Spreading cheer with carols

Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Edna spread the Christmas cheer on Dec. 15 by visiting area nursing homes and singing carols to the residents. The children also presented residents with Christmas cards they had made during Sunday School class. “Caroling at the nursing homes gives us the opportunity to show and share the true meaning of Christmas with a very special segment of our community,” said Rev. Andrew Schroer. “The faces of the residents light up when they see the children and as join us in their favorite Christmas songs.” From left are, front, Eric Banda, Lupe Monroy, and Fabian Garcia; and back, Christian Banda, Pam Anderson, Michael Banda, Ximena Garcia, Lexi Banda, Isabel Schroer, and Mary Beth LaPier.