DCP Midstream Acquired by Phillips 66

DCP Midstream Central Texas Asset, which is located in Warda, was recently acquired by Phillips 66 as part of their agreement to acquire the publicly held common units of DCP Midstream LP. This increases Phillips 66’s economic interest in DCP Midstream, LP to 86.8%. Phillips 66 acquired the publicly held common units on June 15 of this year. Gathering and processing raw natural gas to make it marketable is the foundation of what they do. DCP asset base is in the most desirable, liquid-rich basins including the Eagle Ford, DJ Basin, Permian Basin and the SCOOP/STACK areas of the Midcontinent.

South Lee County VFD The South Lee County Volunteer Fire Department Annual Barbecue will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, on the Serbin Picnic Grounds. Beef and pork barbecue to-go will be available at the pits starting at 4:30 p.m. Beef and pork barbecue plates, served with all the trimmings, will be served from 5-7:30 p.m. This will be a free-will donation for meal and beer. There will be a silent auction beginning at 3 p.m. and a live auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. Music throughout the afternoon will be performed by “The Blue Sunsets.” All proceeds go towards updating fire equipment.

FLHS Opening Service Opening Service for Faith Lutheran High School will be held on Sunday, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m. This will officially open their seventh academic school year. “Better Together,” based on Romans 15: 5-6, is the theme for 2023-2024. A worship service will be held at Holy Cross Church, led by the association Pastors. An offering will be collected to support FLHS Scholarship fund. A potluck dessert and punch reception ception com-will follow. The community is invited to attend.

Wednesday Night Bible Study

The Wednesday Night Bible Study Group will begin a new study on the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel on Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. This 11week study will cover the calling of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome. Contact Cyndy Zoch at cyndy.zoch@gmail. com to sign up and receive the materials for this study.

Stamp Program

The Ladies Stamp Program at Holy Cross in Warda is coming to an end and they ask that anyone having stamps to turn in would do so by Sept. 1, so they can get them sent in to the Texas District Stamp Program. They can be brought to the church office, dropped off in the designated box in the hallway, or mail to Lisa Gay, P.O. Box 141, Warda, TX. 78960.

Holy Cross Annual Picnic

Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda will hold their Annual Church Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 3 at the church picnic grounds. The Ladies Aid group is now taking preorders for sides of noodles, beans, potato salad and coleslaw. You can call the church office at (979) 242-3333 to place your order for sides. barbecue brisket and pork will be sold by the pound and fryers will be sold individually at the pits beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Ladies Country Store will be open all day beginning at 9 a.m. They will be selling home baked goodies as well as lots of home-canned jams, jellies, pickles, salsas and such. They also offer greeting cards for sale as well as Rada Cutlery, which is made in the U.S. Children’s activities will begin at 11 a.m. The ladies will have silent auction from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Hamburgers, nachos and French fries will be sold beginning at 4 p.m. The live auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. This year, half of the proceeds will go towards Parochial School Tuition Assistance. Live music by Mark Gruetzner will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and The Lost Cause Band will be playing from 2-5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the day.

FLHS Oktoberfest

Save the date for Faith Lutheran High School’s Annual Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 28, New this year will be the Battle of the Vines, in addition to the Battle of the Brew – both are home brew competitions, so start planning your brews now. Returning will be the traditional German meal, domino tournament, cornhole tournament, music, kids games and lots of fun.

Holy Cross Services

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

The “Blessing of the Backpacks” will be held on Sunday, Aug. 13 at the regular service.

Sunday School Promotion Sunday will be held on Sunday, Aug. 27.

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

FHLS Registration

Registration for the 2023--2024 school year for Faith Lutheran High School is underway. There are currently 20 students enrolled. If you would like to become part of the Falcon family, call (979) 242-2889 or visit the website at www.flhstx.org for registration information. The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 16.

There is an Amazon wish list for needed materials for the upcoming school year. The easiest way to find it is by clicking on the link on the FLHS Facebook page or website. Prayer Requests

James Schramm, Linda Hobratschk, Larry Moerbe, Freddie Zoch, Johnny Kirtley, Whitney Swearingen, Amber Hielscher.

Special prayers for those in the nursing home: Carolyn Jurk, Evelyn Kasper, Wally Lehmann (rehab), Jimmy Zoch.

Special prayers for those in assisted living centers: Carol Jurk, Alvina Moerbe, Larry Moerbe, Nancy M. Pietsch.

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

Anniversaries

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

Birthdays

Birthday wishes are extended to the following August celebrants: Larry Moerbe-12, Elizabeth Faldyn, Wendy Wagner- 13, John Gay-15, Ralph Bamsch, Dennis Pietsch, Cyndy Zoch-16, Elijah Kueck-17.

Have News?

If you have news items to share with readers of the Warda news, contact Lisa Gay at (979) 218-6000 or Wardanews78960@ gmail.com.