Community Meeting Aug. 15 About Warda Battery Storage Project WARDA News

There will be a Warda Community Meeting regarding the Battery Storage and Wind Turbine Projects in the area. The meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Holy Cross Picnic Pavilion. This meeting is being organized to learn more about these two projects, with the battery (electric) storage facility being the major subject.

A public hearing is scheduled in commissioners court regarding the Staccato Battery Storage Project in Warda. This will be held on Aug. 22 at 9 a.m. The location for the meeting is The Fayette Agrilife Building on 255 Svoboda Ln. in La Grange.

South Lee County VFD BBQ South Lee County Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 43rd Annual BBQ and Auction on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. BBQ by the pound will be available starting at 4:30 p.m. BBQ plates with all the trimmings will be available starting at 5 p.m. Free-will donation for meal plates, desserts and drinks. Music by the Lost Cause Band will play from 3:30-6 p.m. The live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Holy Cross Picnic 

The annual Holy Cross Lutheran Church picnic will be held Sunday, Sept. 1 at the picnic grounds. Barbecue brisket and pork will be sold by the pound, chickens are sold individually. Meat sales at the pit begin at 9:30 a.m. The ladies are taking pre-orders for sides of noodles, beans, potato salad and coleslaw. Sides are $4 each and can be preordered by calling the church office at (979) 242-3333. They will also have their country store open beginning at 9 a.m. selling lots of great home canned items, RADA cutlery and baked goods. The ladies silent auction is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children’s activities begin at 11 a.m. Hamburgers and nachos are available beginning at 4 p.m. Live music by Mark Gruetzner is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and The Lost Cause Band will play from 2-5:30 p.m., the live auction begins at 5:30 p.m. If you have an auction item you would like to donate, it is greatly appreciated. This year all auction items must be on the list by noon Friday, Aug. 30 to be included in the live auction. Proceeds for this years picnic will be half to the Parochial School Tuition Assistance Fund and half to the picnic fund to be used for future projects.

Family Fun Night 

Family Fun Night in Warda will be held Sunday, Sept. 15 at the church picnic grounds. This will be an evening of games, fun and lots of laughs. There will also be an Ice Cream Freeze Off-a homemade ice cream competition. Get those ice cream machines geared up for your chance to win “The Golden Scoop” and major bragging rights.

Wednesday Night Bible Study 

The Wednesday Night Bible Study at Holy Cross in Warda will begin on Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the family room. This will be a study on 1st and 2nd Kings. The 12-week class will follow King Solomon’s reign and fall, and the captivity of both Israel and Judah. There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome. If you are interested in participating, please contact Cyndy Zoch by Aug. 25 to receive a study guide. Email cyndy.zoch@gmail.com.

Community Baseball 

Last week Serbin beat Weimar 7-0. The game was called after the 5th inning due to lightening and Weimar conceded the game.

Blazing Saddles Race 

Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda will be hosting “Blazing Saddles” a six-hour bike race starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. The team or solo rider with the most laps in six hours wins. The Ranch has 8.9 miles of bike riding trails that are open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. They also offer primitive camping spots. Visit bcrwarda.com for event information.

Game Day at Holy Cross The next Game Day at Holy Cross will be held Thursday, Aug. 15 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. Holy Cross Services

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

Blessing of the Backpacks will be held Sunday, Aug. 11.

Sunday, Aug. 18 the Ladies Aid will collect a door offering for school supplies for St. Paul Lutheran in Serbin.

Sunday School Promotion Sunday will be held Aug. 25.

The Youth Group will meet Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. for an informational meeting regarding the National Youth Gathering. This is for youth in 8th grade through high school. NYG is July 19-23 2025.

GEMS (Girls Embracing Mission Service) is for girls 5th grade through high school. They will meet Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross to discuss service projects options for the coming months and have an ice cream social.

The midweek morning Bible Study at Holy Cross in Warda is Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Faith Lutheran High School The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 14. Everyone is invited to join a special worship service on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m. as FLHS officially opens their eighth academic year. The service will be held at Holy Cross and led by association Pastors.

Anniversary Wishes 

Anniversary wishes are extended to the following couples: Leonard and Shirley Lehmann-Aug. 11, J.C. and Wilma Kaiser-12, Phillip and Mayra Wagner-13, Jerrell and Oranell Dunk-14.

Birthday Wishes 

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Elizabeth Faldyn, Wendy Wagner- Aug. 13, John Gay-15.

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