Holy Cross Picnic Held Sunday

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.

36th Annual Wendish Fest The 36th Annual Wendish Fest at Serbin will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22. Church service is at 8:30 a.m. and a German Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Church tours will be offered at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

The day will offer lots of Wendish history, heritage, culture, and family activities at the St. Paul Picnic Grounds in Serbin.

Tickets for the traditional Wendish noon meal will go on sale at 10:30 a.m. that day. Adults are $15, children $6. To-go and drive through meals begin at 9:30 a.m. and are $15. The joy of polka music will be shared throughout the day by the Jodie Mikula Orchestra and students of St. Paul Lutheran School will present Ptaci Kwas (Bird Wedding.) The Texas Wendish Heritage Museum Complex will feature Wendish folkways, demonstrations and exhibits, a German Christmas Market and the traditional decorated Wendish Easter Egg demonstrations and sales. Research and genealogy assistance will be available.

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, scholarship announcements, stick horse races, coloring contest, washer pitching and cross cut saw demonstration.

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 continues their weekly study at 6:30 p.m. in the family room. This is a study on 1 and 2 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 and Retreat Tejas Camp and Retreat Center is hosting a Mother and Son Weekend on Oct. 1113. Bookings include private lodging, activities, meals and materials. 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.

FLHS has their first ever volleyball team. The girls already participated in the Faith Academy Tournament on Aug. 16-17 and got the program’s first win. They also played St. Paul Catholic in Shiner on Sept. 5.

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 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.

Special prayers for those fighting cancer: Frances Gray, Darrell Schubert, Karen Schubert, Dee Tegtmeier, John Kaiser, Diane Tribble, Taylor Korenek, Susan Dube, Lacey Quadrelli, Carol Phillips, Michael Williams, Jo Ann Fehrle, Mark Vogelpohl, Anthony Ontiveros, Clayton Wolf, Robbie Lange, Cami Butler, Dana Srubar.

Anniversary Wishes 

Anniversary Wishes to the following couples: David and Ingrid Weishuhn, Justin and Amanda Whited-September 8, Shane and Sharon Kasper-9, Mark and Sunny Woelfel-11.

Special Anniversary wishes to: Pastor and Dee Tegtmeier on 60 years of marriage on Sept. 6.

Birthday Wishes 

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Amy Wagner-Sept. 7, John Tegtmeier-8, Larry Kasper, Matt Grimm-11, Sarah Carey, Benjamin Wagner- 12.

Special Birthday wishes to: Wayne Chapman who celebrated turning 91 on Sept. 2, J.C. Kaiser turning 92 on Sept. 4, Alvina Moerbe turning 83 on Sept. 6 and Carol Jurk turning 84 on Sept. 12.

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.