Greetings from Rev. Mike Woods

Greetings St. Liz,

The Woods family is very excited to begin our time with you this coming week. It has been a long hot summer for us as I am sure it has been the same for you.

I am writing this after standing outside with our oldest daughter, Harper, as we watched a nice little summer rainstorm pour down upon us. It was just long enough that it knocked the heat out of the air and left a cool breeze in its wake. It was cool enough that we actually felt like spending more than ten minutes outside after the storm passed. ...Read More

Sunshine Mail: a New Outreach Opportunity, from Paula Goodson and Tina Otto

by Paula Goodson and Tina Otto on August 13, 2020
St Liz is beginning a special outreach to the residents of Buda’s two Assisted Living facilities, Sodalis and Buda Oaks. We hope to gift them a break from isolation and loneliness with Sunshine Mail. Making a true difference can be simple, yet so impactful.  At this time there are 65 residents, so we need lots and lots of letters!  There will be a mailbox on the porch at church where it will be easy for you to drop them off. New Deadline: June 27, 2021
 
How it works:
  • Handwrite a letter. No typing. Make it legible with large writing.
  • Introduce yourself. Maybe tell a story about yourself.  Tell what you are doing now.  Maybe tell a riddle or a joke.
  • Express that they are loved. That they are important. Give them a unique message that comes from your heart.  Make them feel special. Tell them something that will make them happy.
  • Avoid writing dates in case there is a delay in getting the mail there. 
  • Avoid religious comments so it will be appropriate for all recipients.
  • Sign your first name only with no address. This is a one-way conversation. 
  • Put it in an envelope addressed to “Dear Friend”, “For a special person”, “A happy day to you”, “Sunshine Mail”, or the like.
  • Be creative!
  • Use bright colors
  • Draw a picture or use stickers
  • Use your own personal touches
  • Let your inner child or preteen out to decorate the letter and envelope 
  • Make it personal, detailed, thoughtful, and heartfelt
  • Get the whole family involved!
 
For questions, contact Paula Goodson at spee@austin.rr.com
 
1, 2, 3, Church!
 
 
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