Amanda Knox Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Begins

ARDA News

Raffle tickets for the Amanda Knox Memorial Scholarship Fund are now on sale. There are two separate raffles. The first raffle is for half of an Angus/Wagyu calf and the processing. Only 100 tickets will be sold and 2 tickets will be drawn from that group.

The second raffle is for a trip to New York City, including airfare, three nights at the Edison Hotel, and two tickets to two New York Yankees games. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $100 each and all the money raised goes to the Amanda Knox scholarship fund.

This scholarship will pay for the tuition for an incoming Faith Lutheran High School student. Drawings will be held on April 10 for the calf and April 24 for the NewYork trip. Tickets can be purchased at the church office, La Grange Chevron or by contacting cyndy. zoch@gmail.com.

St. Paul Lutheran School New enrollment applications are now available for families who wish to enroll for the first time at St. Paul Lutheran School in Serbin for the 2023-2024 school year. If you have a friend, relative or neighbor who desires a quality, Christian education for their child please encourage them to enroll at St. Paul Lutheran School.

More information can be obtained by visiting their website at: www.stpaulserbinschool. org or call the school office at (979) 366-2218.

Texas Wendish Fish Fry

The Texas Wendish Heritage Society will hold their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser on Sunday, March 19. Drive thru is at the Serbin picnic grounds starting at 11 a.m. The meal includes fried fish, potato salad, brown beans, coleslaw and hush puppies. There will also be a country store with desserts, dry noodles, coffee cake and other desserts.

Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at the church office, La Grange Chevron Station, The Wendish Museum or simply reserve a plate by calling (979) 366-2441. All proceeds benefit the Texas Wendish Heritage Society.

BBQ Pork Fundraiser The Warda Bunch Show Fund (supporters of the Lee County Junior Livestock Show exhibitors), will have a barbecue pork fundraiser on Saturday, April 1. Barbecue pork butts will be sold by the piece. Each piece will be approximately 2.5 to 4 lbs. for $1.50 a lb. Cups of sauce are available for $2.50 each.

Orders will be taken for the number of pieces you would like (not by the pound). Pick up will be at the Holy Cross picnic grounds from 4-6 p.m.

Pre-orders only, call the church office at (979) 2423333 by Wednesday, March 22. Proceeds go towards continued support of exhibitors at the Lee County Junior Livestock Show.

Sewing Circle

The Sewing Circle in Warda meets every Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon in the old Parish Hall of Holy Cross Church (entrance is behind the church.) You do not have to be a church member to join this fun group of ladies and no experience is necessary. They cut, sew, tie quilts and trim stamps, and enjoy some good food and fellowship.

Cancelled postage stamps are also collected. These are trimmed and sold to collectors and helps offset the costs of shipping for quilts. They can be dropped off at the church office or placed in the designated box in the church narthex.

Wednesday Night Bible Study The Wednesday Night Bible Study Group meets each week at 6 p.m. They are currently studying the book of Judges. There is no cost to join. Contact Cyndy Zoch at cyndy.zoch@gmail.com for more information.

Holy Cross Services

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

Lent Services will be held each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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

Faith Lutheran High School Applications are now being accepted for an academic- based scholarship from the Amanda (Zoch) Knox Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund will pay for the full tuition for an upcoming 9th grade student of Faith Lutheran High School beginning in the Fall of 2023. Applications are available from Mrs. Kueck (979) 242-2889 or from Cyndy Zoch at cyndy.zoch@gmail.com. Applications are due May 1, 2023.

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

Prayer Requests

David Lehmann, Leslie Hobratschk, Linda Hobratschk, Nancy I. Pietsch, Mike Kasper.

Special prayers for those in the nursing home: Evelyn Kasper, Jimmy Zoch.

Special prayers for those in assisted living centers: Nancy M. Pietsch.

Special prayers for those shut-in at home: Jim and Betty Duke, Shirley Going, Larry Kasper, Mary Ann Pietsch.

Anniversaries

Anniversary Wishes are extended to the following couples: Ryan and Kristy Hentschel-March 24.

Birthdays

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Ty Noack, Pamela Dunk, Mark Gerdes-March 19, Rylee Hentschel-21, Stacie Mrozek, Katina Davidson- 22.

Have News?

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