Holy Cross Ladies Selling Christmas Cards

WARDA News

The Ladies at Holy Cross in Warda have boxed Christmas cards for sale in the hallway of the Narthex, there are also selections of Birthday, Get Well, Sympathy and Anniversary cards. These are all Christian cards and many have Bible passages in them. Stop by to see the selection and purchase some.

If you are looking for some Christmas gifts, the Ladies at Holy Cross have their cookbooks available for purchase for $15 each, they also have RADA Cutlery available for purchase, this cutlery is made in the USA and makes great Christmas gifts, contact the church office to purchase at (979) 242-3333.

Knox Scholarship Fund The Amanda Knox Memorial Scholarship Fund will hold a BBQ pulled pork taco meal on Monday, Jan. 20. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased by contacting Cyndy Zoch at (979) 9663166. Only 250 tickets are available. All proceeds will be used to award a scholarship to an 8th grade student attending Faith Lutheran High School.

Candlelight Carol Service St. Paul Lutheran Church in Serbin will have a Candlelight Carol Service Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. and a Song Service Sunday, Dec. 22 at 8:30 a.m.

Their Children’s Christmas Eve program will be Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. The students at St. Paul Lutheran School will be sharing Christmas cheer and the message of Jesus birth by Christmas caroling Friday, Dec. 13 at 11:45 a.m. at the Giddings Library, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. at Bec’s Blessing and Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Giddings.

Wednesday Night Bible Study The Wednesday Night Bible Study at Holy Cross in Warda will take a break for the Holidays and will begin the study of 2nd Kings on Jan. 8. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in participating, please contact Cyndy Zoch to receive a study guide. Her contact email is: cyndy.zoch@gmail.com.

Game Day at Holy Cross 

The next Game Day at Holy Cross in Warda will be held Thursday Dec. 19 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.

Rumor has it that the old Wendish/German tradition of a visit by Rumplich is alive and well and he will pay a visit on Dec. 19. There will also be opportunities for photos with Rumplich.

Central Texas Food Truck 

The Central Texas food truck will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 10-11 a.m. This will be drive-thru only and volunteers are always appreciated.

They would also like to wish the community a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Baptism 

Kashten Levi Tonn was welcomed into God’s family through Baptism on Sunday, Dec. 8. Kashten was born July 20. He is the son of Caleb and Kyndall Tonn.

Holy Cross Services 

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

Advent Services will be held Dec. 18. At 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

The Children’s Christmas Eve Program will be held Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. Christmas Day worship will be held Dec. 25 at 9 a.m. New Years Eve worship will be held Dec. 31 at 6:30 p.m.

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

The church office will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1 for the Holidays.

Holy Cross is looking for instrumentalists to join them in playing for the children’s Christmas Eve program, or for any Sunday morning service. If you play a special instrument and would be interested in playing for a service, please contact the church office at (979) 242-3333.

The Youth Group will meet on Dec. 15 at 11:15 a.m. for a Christmas cookie swap and Christmas games.

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, please contact the school at (979) 242-2889 or visit their website at: www.flhstx.org.

The high school is seeking a part-time German teacher for the Spring Semester of 2025. All interested candidates are encouraged to call to learn more about the position. Please contact Mrs. Kueck at FLHS.

FLHS invites you to like their Facebook page to see exciting things happening at the school, including the archery and basketball schedule.

Everyone is invited to attend the free Chapel Worship Service every Wednesday in Advent at 10:30 a.m.

If you would like to bless FLHS will a Christmas gift, they have created an Amazon wish list for materials needed for this school year. You can find the list on the link of their Facebook page or website.

Prayer Request 

Those on the prayer list include: Lisa Brugger, Layne Schramm, David Lehmann, Courtney Wagner, Lawrince Heinrich, Clayton Wolf, Cheryl Jurk.

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

Those in assisted living centers: Carol Jurk, Alvina Moerbe, Nancy M. Pietsch, Joyce Fuchs.

Those shut-in at home: Shirley Going, Larry Kasper, Mary Ann Pietsch, Nelda Winkler.

Anniversary Wishes 

Anniversary wishes are extended to the following couples: John and Lisa Gay-Dec. 16, Shea and Katy Kasper-17, Jonathan and Nikki Kueck-19.

Birthday Wishes 

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Bruce Zoch, Cathy Smith-December 14, Chelsea Beck-16, Bobby Hentschel, Jr.-17, Kim Vanek-18, Patrick Lange, Sunny Wolfel-19.

Special Birthday wishes to Evelyn Kasper who celebrates turning 95 on Dec. 19.

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.