Holy Cross Lutheran Church Picnic Sunday

The annual Holy Cross Lutheran Church picnic will be held Sunday, Sept. 1 at the picnic grounds. BBQ 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 will be selling sides of noodles, beans, potato salad and coleslaw for $4 each. 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.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. 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. Make plans to attend this fun day.

Fried Chicken Dinner 

The St. Paul Lutheran Adult Fellowship in Serbin will have their 27th annual fried chicken dinner on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m.12 p.m. at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. Preorders are preferred, all to-go plates will be sold for $15. Proceeds will go towards future church/school projects. Tickets can be ordered by Sept. 2 at (979) 5407154 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. More details to come.

Wendish Fest at Serbin 

The Wendish Fest at Serbin will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22. Church service is at 8:30. 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, Ptaci Kwas Bird Wedding, scholarship announcements, stick horse races, coloring contest, washer pitching and cross cut saw demonstration. Music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra will be from 1-4 p.m. For more information visit texaswendish. org or email them at museum@ texaswendish.org.

Wednesday Night Bible Study 

The Wednesday Night Bible Study at Holy Cross in Warda will begin onAug. 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 to receive a study guide. Her contact email is: cyndy.zoch@gmail.com.

Family Fun Nights 

Camp Lone Star Family Fun Nights are back starting Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join them one Tuesday a month during the school year from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for an evening of family fun. Sept. 10 will include dinner, the outdoor movie “The Prince of Egypt”, popcorn and more. Benches will be available; you can also bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Spread the word and tell your friends.

Tejas Camp 

Tejas Camp and Retreat Center had a record-breaking year, hosting around 7,000 summer campers.The Camp is hosting a Labor Day Weekend Retreat for families. Bookings include private lodging, family activities and meals. 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, Sept. 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. 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.

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

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

Save the date for Faith Lutheran High Schools annual Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 26. The “Battle of the Vines” and “Battle of the Brew” are back. Start planning your brews now. There will be a traditional German meal, domino tournament, auction, cornhole tournament, music, kids games, fellowship and lots of fun.

Prayer Request 

Frances Gray, Carolyn Jurk, Dana Herzog Srubar.

Anniversary Wishes 

Anniversary Wishes to the following couples: Ashley and Matt Martin-Sept. 1, Mason and Samantha Pietsch-4.

Birthday Wishes 

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Dylan Beck-Aug. 31, Richard Wagner-Sept. 1, Wayne Chapman-2, J.C. Kaiser, Katrina Kueck-4.

Have News? 

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