BRIDGE MINISTRY OF BURTON, TEXAS

Our mission is to build a bridge between racial, cultural, educational, and economic divisions within the community.

The Corner Shoppe

Boutique Resale

Our boutique resale shop offers a curated shopping experience in the heart of Burton. Explore vintage and estate finds, whimsical home decor, and so much more.

New! The Corner Shoppe is open Thursdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 307 North Brazos in Burton. From North Main, go uphill at the White Horse Tavern. You'll find us at the corner of East Burton and North Brazos. Call 979-289-2223 or visit facebook.com/burtoncornershoppe.

Inventory includes:

children's clothing (infant to teen)

women's clothing and accessories

men's clothing and shoes

jewelry and vintage clothing

toys and games

dishes and kitchen gadgets

linens

small appliances

decorative household items

tools and hand implements

On the first weekend of each month, save on clothing for men, women and children. The second weekend sees specials on shoes for all occasions.

Proceeds from the sales at our thrift store help underwrite the many ministries and programs we provide in Burton and Washington County. Thank you for shopping with us!

Furniture Warehouse

There’s always something new in our Furniture Warehouse. Visit Facebook Marketplace and search for Burton; if the seller is board member Barbara Donnelly, then you’ve found our virtual store.

Don’t forget that we also sell larger pieces of furniture through Facebook Marketplace. Look for Burton and if the seller is board member Barbara Donnelly then you’ve found our virtual store.

Or meet our volunteers BY APPOINTMENT at one of our furniture warehouses in Burton:

13560 W. Washington, old Foehner building

To make arrangements for the donation of large amounts of furniture, please contact Barbara at 281-686-4822 or barbarajodonnelly@gmail.com

What We Cannot Accept

While you’re cleaning out your closets, please know that we appreciate and rely upon your donations of household goods. However, we cannot accept or resell used mattresses or obsolete televisions. Did you know that when a mattress or television is left outside our thrift store we need to find a volunteer with a truck to haul it to the dump, where we have to pay a disposal fee? Please dispose of those items yourself and thank you for helping us be good stewards of our thrift store income.

We regret that The Corner Shoppe can no longer accept book donations. Please deliver your book donations to:

The Fortnightly CLub 906 North Park Street Brenham, Texas 979-830-5665

or
Higgins Resale Stores (Faith Mission)

Higgins South, 2248 South Market Street, Brenham, Texas 77833
Open Mon. – Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat. 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Higgins North, 550 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833
Open Mon. – Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Sat. 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Bridge Ministry of Burton Texas

November 2023 Newsletter

Our mission is to build a bridge between racial, cultural, educational, and economic divisions

within the community.

Join us on Sunday, November 19 for Burton Bridge Ministry’s Community Thanksgiving Meal.

Find details at the end of this newsletter.

A Heartfelt Farewell and “Thank You” to Velta Clifton

VelAnne Clifton, whom most affectionately call Velta, is stepping down as our volunteer

coordinator for personal and health reasons. We have been blessed to work with her these

past few years, as her energy and enthusiasm helped spread the good news about our

ministries to folks all over this region.

Many new volunteers found their way to the “joy of serving others” because of her cheerful

introductions, and for that we will always be grateful.

We’ll still see Velta’s smiling face — and those iconic pigtails — as Velta promises to stay

involved as a volunteer.

Volunteers wishing to change shifts should contact their team leader. Pantry volunteers

should contact Debbie Schroeder in the Bridge office at 979-337-3370 or

burtonbridgeministry@gmail.com.

Food for Families Food Drive

The 28th Annual KBTX Food for Families Food Drive will be held on Wednesday, December

6. This is a multi-county event with nonperishables being collected in Bryan, Madisonville,

Franklin, Hearne, Caldwell, Navasota and Brenham.

Volunteers are needed to help collect, inspect, sort and box donated foods at the Washington

County Expo in Brenham. Bus loads of students show up throughout the day to help, but adult

volunteers are especially needed during the early morning and late afternoon shifts, as well

as for continuity throughout the day.

This drive ensures that a wide variety of foods will be offered in our pantry. If you can work a

shift, please contact Debbie Schroeder at 979-337-3370. Financial donations also are

welcome, as they help underwrite our wholesale food purchases. Visit

https://www.kbtx.com/food-for-families.

Volunteer Appreciation Event

A gentle reminder that our Volunteer Appreciation Event is Sunday, November 5, from 4-6

p.m. at the Oliver Whitener-Roy Winkler Pavilions, 307 North Main in Burton. Everybody who

volunteers with the ministry was invited. The deadline to RSVP was October 30th.

Our Partner Churches

Bethany Church

Christway Temple Full Gospel Baptist Church

First Baptist Burton

Greenvine Baptist Church

Greenvine Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Hollow Springs Baptist Church

St. John’s United Church of Christ

St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church

St. Paul Lutheran Church of Rehburg

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

Zion Hill Baptist Church

Zion Lutheran Church

Senior Fellowship and Meal

We welcome anybody 55 and older to join us most Fridays for the Senior Fellowship and

Meal. No reservations are necessary for dine-in service, and the suggested price is $4.

Where: St. John’s UCC, Family Life Center, 516 North Colorado

When: Fellowship and games from 10 a.m. until noon

Bingo at 11 a.m.

Lunch is served at noon

Upcoming Menus:

November 3: Cheese enchiladas, charro beans and Mexican rice (catering by Juanita’s

Tacos, with volunteers from St. John’s United Church of Christ)

November 10: Taco lasagna, salad and garlic bread (catering by white Horse Tavern, with

volunteers from Zion Lutheran Church)

November 17: Chicken pot pie, winter salad and dinner rolls (with volunteers from

Greenvine Emmanuel Lutheran Church)

November 24: No meal due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

December 1: Fried fish, mac-n-cheese, cole slaw and hush puppies (catering by The

Cannery, with volunteers from St. Paul Lutheran Church of Rehburg)

December 8: Sour cream chicken enchiladas, Mexican corn, cornbread (catering by On

Deck, with volunteers from Greenvine Baptist Church)

December 15: Ham casserole, salad, dinner rolls (catering by White Horse Tavern, with

volunteers from St. John’s United Church of Christ)

December 22: No meal due to the Christmas holiday.

December 29: Chicken and sausage gumbo over rice, corn casserole (with volunteers from

Zion Lutheran Church)

If you want a “to go” meal, call 979-337-3370 by Tuesday. We suggest you arrive at 12:10

p.m. to pick up your meal.

If you’re 55+ or have health issues that require you to stay home, let one of our volunteers

deliver a hot meal to you each Friday at no charge. Our delivery area is limited to Burton.

We’re always looking for relief drivers to help out when one of our regular drivers is unable to

make the deliveries.

For more information, call Lois Mooney at 979-421-0617.

Board of Directors

Bill Comiskey, Treasurer

Barbara Donnelly, President

Ivenus Garcia

Carol Gaskamp

Madeline Johnson

Tracy Patterson, Secretary

Gary Rothermel

Pastor Marcus Snowden, Vice President

Administrative Office

601 North Main • 979-337-3370

2023 Days and Hours of Operation:

Mondays 9:30 a.m. - Noon

Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. - Noon

Wednesdays 2:30 - 5 p.m.

We will be closed on major holidays.

Manna Food Pantry

601 North Main • 979-337-3370

Serving those who live within the Burton Independent School District

Days and Hours of Operation:

Mondays 10 a.m. - Noon

Tuesdays 10 a.m. - Noon

Wednesdays 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon

We will be closed on major holidays.

Manna Works to “Go Green”

Please help the Manna Food Pantry “go green” by donating reusable cloth, nylon, Tyvek or

canvas shopping bags for our pantry clients. Please drop bags off at 601 North Main while our

pantry is open.

Advent Bundles

Christmas is always a special time of year for our Manna Food Pantry clients. Please help us

build Advent bundles by shopping one or both of our two lists. These premium nonperishables

will be distributed in December.

Advent bundle 1: Mustard, ketchup, steak sauce, Miracle Whip, BBQ sauce, Ranch dressing,

jelly, syrup, seasoning packets (any brand, size and flavor)

Advent bundle 2: Cooking oil, sugar, flour, paper towels, Christmas candy or cookies, salt and

pepper, coffee, creamer (any brand, size and flavor)

November 2-4

If your date book is filling up with events as fast as ours, you’ll want a few new looks for the

holidays. Save big on clothing and jewelry for men, women and children this week at The

Corner Shoppe. We’re unpacking our inventory of cold weather wear, too, so stock up, stay

warm, and feel good knowing your purchase helps underwrite Burton Bridge Ministry’s

programs and services.

November 9-11

Your personal style all comes together with the polished look of quality accessories. Purses

and shoes are both functional and fashionable, and help you make a great first impression.

Save big on pumps, kicks and boots, as well as clutches, handbags, cross body purses and

so much more.

November 16-18

Hey, diddle, diddle. The dish may have run away with the spoon in Mother Goose, but here at

The Corner Shoppe the dishes take center stage. Save 50% on all dishes this week at The

Corner Shoppe. Mix and match to your heart’s content and set a table that will wow your

guests at the next holiday gathering.

November 23-24

We are closed on November 23-24.

November 25

Our hard-working volunteers will spend time with their families on Thursday and Friday,

November 23-24. But shop with us on the Saturday after Thanksgiving as we celebrate a

Manager’s Choice weekend. We’re not sure yet what will be on sale, but we’re fairly sure it

will be both awesome and affordable.

November 30-December 2

Tick, tick, tick. The holidays are nigh upon us and this is the weekend to find fabulous deals

for everybody on your Christmas list. Find clothing, jewelry, linens, fabric and toys at half off

deals this week. Our prices can’t be beat and you might even have enough left in your budget

to treat yourself to something nice.

All sales exclude “red dot” merchandise. More details can be found on our Facebook page

and in the store.

The Corner Shoppe

307 North Brazos, Burton

Open 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Thursdays-Saturdays

979-289-2223

Facebook.com/burtoncornershoppe

We Support Area Families

In October, The Brenham Moms Facebook group teamed up with the Brenham Pregnancy

Center to host a community baby shower. More than 30 mothers and mothers-to-be were

provided with a variety of baby essentials that were either donated or purchased with a

financial gift from Citizens State Bank.

Volunteers from The Corner Shoppe helped with this event by donating six “mommy and me”

gift baskets that were creatively designed by volunteer Joan Goebel.

The Corner Shoppe also supports young families by honoring “mommy bucks” gift certificates

that are issued through the Brenham Pregnancy Center.

Toddler Storytime Comes to Burton

Brit Russell is in the planning stages for a new storytime for toddlers and homeschoolers one

or two mornings a month before The Corner Shoppe opens.

Russell is currently recruiting volunteers to help read short children’s books, as well as books

that feature Christian-based values, during these 15 minute sessions. For information, contact

Brit at britvw@gmail.com.

Toys for Tots

It’s that special time of year when we make sure every boy and girl wakes up Christmas

morning with a big smile on his or her face.

Look for our Toys for Tots displays at participating churches and grab an ornament and do a

bit of shopping. We’re grateful for any new, unwrapped toys that you can donate for area

children and teens.

Families in need can pick up a Toys for Tots application from their child’s teacher.

Please bring your new, unwrapped toys and gifts back to church or school no later than

Sunday, December 3. We are blessed by your participation. Call 979-337-3370 or email

burtonbridgeministry@gmail.com to arrange for the pick-up of toys and gifts.

Half Off Furniture Sale!

Saturday, November 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

13560 West Washington, Burton

Burton Bridge Ministry is filled to the rafters with donated furniture over at the old Foehner

building, and everything must go as the property has been listed for sale. Church pews,

couches, dining room tables, armoires, recliners and more are all half price.

What’s in stock? Get a sneak peek at the type of inventory we have by visiting Facebook

Marketplace. Look for Burton, Texas and if the seller is board member Barbara Donnelly then

you’ve found our virtual store.

Your purchase helps support Burton Bridge Ministry’s programs and services. Cash only,

please.

Community Thanksgiving Meal

Please join us on Sunday, November 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. for

Burton Bridge Ministry’s

Community Thanksgiving Meal

Burton American Legion, 13100 West Washington

Special performance by the Hilltop Ramblers

All are invited

Thanksgiving meal served at 5 p.m. and catered by Goebel Catering

We are grateful to Citizens State Bank (Burton) for helping to underwrite the meal

Happy November Birthdays

Happy Birthday to Kylie Antkowiak (November 4), James Schulenberg (November 10),

Brianna Lindner (November 11), Joy Hord (November 11), Margie Newton (November 11),

Vivian Layman (November 15), Billie Eckert (November 18), Gloria Stoddard (November 20),

Gloria Niday (November 23), Laurell Smith (November 26), and Linda Knipstein (November

26).

Partner Church News

Ninth Annual Hymn & Beer Fest

The Ninth Annual Hymn & Beer Fest, sponsored by local area Lutheran Churches, will be

held on Sunday, November 12 from 4-7 p.m. at Brazos Valley Brewing, 206 South Jackson

Street in Brenham. Enjoy special performances by Allison Crowson and On Zion’s Hill,

purchase a souvenir glass and two beer tickets for just $25, bid on silent auction items, and

nosh on hot brats (free will offering). Proceeds benefit Burton Bridge Ministry.

Youth Gathering

All 7th and 8th graders and their friends are invited to “Fall Fun in the Park” on Sunday,

November 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Oliver Whitener-Roy Winkler Pavilions at 307 North Main

in Burton.

This youth gathering will be led by Lutherhill Ministries and will include fellowship, s’mores,

games and other activities. All 7th and 8th graders are welcome. Come hang out with local

teens in the Brazos Valley Conference.

The Brazos Valley Conference is hosted by the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the