36th Annual Wendish Fest this Sunday

The 36th Annual Wendish Fest at Serbin will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22. Church service is at 8:30 a.m. and a German Service will be held at 10:30 p.m. Church tours will be offered at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

The day will offer lots of Wendish history, heritage, culture, and family activities at the St. Paul Picnic Grounds in Serbin. Tickets for the traditional Wendish noon meal will go on sale at 10:30 a.m. that day. Adults are $15, children $6. To-go and drive through meals begin at 9:30 a.m. and are $15.

The joy of polka music will be shared throughout the day by the Jodie Mikula Orchestra and students of St. Paul Lutheran School will present Ptaci Kwas (Bird Wedding). The Texas Wendish Heritage Museum Complex will feature Wendish folkways, demonstrations and exhibits, a German Christmas Market and the traditional decorated Wendish Easter Egg demonstrations and sales.

Research and genealogy assistance will be available. Silent auction is from 10 a.m.2 p.m. and the Wendish Museum will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be a coffee cake bake-off, scholarship announcements, stick horse races, coloring contest, washer pitching and cross cut saw demonstration. Donations of baked desserts are always appreciated as are donations for the silent auction.

For more information visit texaswendish.org or email them at museum@texaswendish.org. 

FLHS Octoberfest

Faith Lutheran High School will have their annual Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 26. The “Battle of the Vines” and “Battle of the Brew” are back. Plan your brews now. There will be a traditional German meal served from 10:30 a.m.-noon, pick up for the meal is drive through only. Tickets are $15 each and are available from the church office or from any student or staff members at FLHS or call (979) 242-2889. Registration for cornhole and 42 domino tournament begins at 1:30 p.m. ($5 per person). The brews and vine judging begins at 3 p.m. Kids games, hayride and brew/vine sampling begins at 4 p.m. Costume contest will be judged at 5 p.m. and the live auction beings at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study 

The Wednesday Night Bible Study at Holy Cross in Warda continues their weekly study at 6:30 p.m. in the family room. This is a study on 1st and 2nd Kings. There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome. If you are interested in participating, please contact Cyndy Zoch to receive a study guide. Her contact email is: cyndy.zoch@gmail.com.

Mother and Son Weekend 

Tejas Camp and Retreat Center is hosting a Mother and Son Weekend on Oct. 1113. Bookings include private lodging, activities, meals and materials. Visit www.mytejasorg to book your stay and to keep up with all the latest news and events.

Game Day at Holy Cross 

The next Game Day at Holy Cross will be held Thursday, Oct. 17 from noon-2 p.m. A light lunch is served, there is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome. Games of bingo and dominoes are offered.

Sewing Circle 

The Sewing Circle meets every Thursday in the old parish hall at the Holy Cross Church from 9 a.m.-noon. They average making 80-100 quilts a year and no experience is necessary to join this fun group. Everyone is welcome.

Holy Cross Services 

Services at Holy Cross Lutheran are Sunday at 9 a.m. Bible Class and Sunday school follows the morning service.

The midweek morning Bible Study at Holy Cross in Warda is Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

GEMS girls will meet Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m.

Sermon links/streaming videos and additional information is on the website at: www.holycrosswarda.com.

Faith Lutheran High School 

If you are interested in receiving enrollment information, call (979) 242-2889 or visit www.flhstx.org.

Everyone is invited to join the weekly Chapel Worship Service each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Prayer Request 

Frances Gray, Carolyn Jurk, Dana Herzog Srubar.

Special prayers for those serving in the Military: Kirk Peschke, Ryan Zoch, Clayton Knight, Andrew Bamsch-Navy, Coy Hunt-Army.

Anniversary Wishes 

Anniversary Wishes to the following couples: Douglas and Lorie Lehmann-Sept. 22, Wayne and Lisa Brugger-26.

Birthday Wishes 

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Christina Townsend-Sept. 21, Lauren Lehmann, Barrett Kay-22, Brandon Weishuhn, Jonathan Kueck- 23, Darrell Schubert-24, Layne Schramm-25, Scarlett Landry, Myles Canada-26.

Have News? 

If you have news items to share with readers of the Warda news including visits from your friends and family, contact Lisa Gay at (979) 2186000 or Wardanews78960@gmail.com.