Holy Cross, St. Paul-Serbin Announce Vacation Bible School Dates

Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda and St. Paul in Serbin have announced Vacation Bible School dates this summer. They are as follows: Holy Cross in Warda: June 17-19 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. each evening. A light meal will be provided at 5:30 p.m. Register at: www.holycrosswarda. com.

St. Paul in Serbin: June 1014 from 8:15-11:15 a.m. each morning. No meal is served. Register online at: www.stpaulserbin. org.

FLHS - The Spring Thing Faith Lutheran High School in Warda will present “The Spring Thing.” This is a showcase of the students’ work in the fine arts department, including vocal, instrumental and handbell pieces. Everyone is invited to join them on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. to enjoy this event.

Couples Club at Holy Cross The Couples Club at Holy Cross Lutheran will have their annual chicken barbecue on Mothers Day, May 12. Chickens are $12 each and cups of sauce are $3. Pick up will be at the Holy Cross picnic grounds from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Call the church office at (979) 2423333 to place your order by Monday, May 6.

St. Paul Lutheran School St. Paul Lutheran School in Serbin is now accepting applications for new families who wish to enroll for the first time for the 2024-2025 school year. Contact the school at (979) 366-2218 or visit www. stpaulserbinschool.org for more information.

TWHS Scholarship 

The Texas Wendish Heritage Society Scholarship Program is now open. This scholarship program is available to students of Wendish heritage. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school for the fall 2024 semester. Applications are available online at texaswendish.org and must be submitted digitally by 5 p.m. Friday, July 12. For more information contact the museum at (979) 366-2441.

Bluff Creek Ranch 

Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda has bike riding trails that are open every day from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. They also offer primitive camping spots. May 18-19 is the Warda Race. Visit their website at bcrwarda. com for event information or follow them on Facebook at

Bluff Creek Ranch Warda for the latest trail updates.

Thriving Tejas Celebration Tejas Camp and Retreat Center will have a Thriving Tejas Celebration on Saturday, May 11. This will include a scavenger hunt, lunch, ice cream sundae bar as well as tours and recreational activities. Please RSVP on their website. They will also be hosting their Memorial Day Weekend Getaway May 2427. This an opportunity to enjoy private lodging, family activities and more. Visit www. mytejasorg to register.

Knox Memorial Scholarship Applications are now being accepted for The Amanda (Zoch) Knox Memorial Scholarship. This is a four-year academic based scholarship for an incoming 9th grade student of Faith Lutheran High School beginning in the Fall of 2024. Applications are due May 1 and are available from the school or from Cyndy Zoch at cyndy.zoch@gmail.com.

Scholarship Raffle 

The Amanda Knox Memorial Scholarship Fund is holding two Spring raffles. The first is for an Ultimate Hill Country Experience for two people. Tickets for this raffle are limited and will sell for $100 each. One winner will be drawn. The second drawing will include 12 items for 12 winners. These tickets will sell for $20 each. Tickets for both raffles are on sale now, with drawings held in May and June. All monies raised will go toward a full scholarship awarded to an incoming freshman at Faith Lutheran High School. Tickets can be purchased from the Holy Cross Lutheran Church office.

Game Day at Holy Cross The next Game Day at Holy Cross will be held Thursday May 16 from noon-2 p.m. A light lunch is served, there is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome. Games of bingo, dominoes and board games are offered.

Sewing Circle in Warda The Sewing Circle in Warda meets every Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon in the old Parish Hall of Holy Cross Church (entrance is behind the church.) You do not have to be a church member to join this fun group of ladies and no experience is necessary. They cut, sew, tie quilts and enjoy some good food and fellowship. Condolences

Sympathy to the family of Lila Snowden, cousin to Linda and David Lehmann who passed away last week.

Birth Announcement 

Congratulations to Shea and Katy Kasper on the birth of Clara Adele Kasper on April 15. Welcoming baby Clara are her big sisters, Avery and Bryn, and her grandpa Larry Kasper.

Holy Cross Services 

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

The Wednesday night Bible Study has wrapped up their current session and is taking a break. Watch for more information on the next study coming soon.

The midweek morning Bible Study at Holy Cross in Warda is Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. This covers the book “Has American Christianity Failed?” by Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller. Everyone is invited. Please call the church office at (979) 242-3333 to request a copy of the book for the low price of $9.

Confirmation Reunion Sunday will be May 5.

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

Faith Lutheran High School Graduation will be held Saturday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

Five new students have already enrolled for the 20242025 school year. If you are interested in receiving registration materials please contact the school at (979) 2422889 or visit their website at: www.flhstx.org.

Faith Lutheran High School will be holding their annual golf tournament fundraiser on Friday, May 31 at Frisch Auf Country Club in La Grange. Shotgun start is at 8 a.m. with the possibility of an afternoon flight. For information on entering a fourperson team or to sign up as a sponsor, please call (979) 2422889 or visit www.flhstx.org. Summer Camps

Ages for the following camps are for grades next school year.

May 28-30: Volleyball Grades 3-8 $25 June 10-12: Basketball Grades K-8 $25 June 17-19: STEM Camp Grades K-6 $50 June-24-26: Art Camp Grades K-6 $50 July 1-2: Archery Grades 4-8 $20 To sign up for camps and to stay informed of all the activities of FLHS, visit www. flhstx.org.

Anniversary Wishes 

Anniversary wishes are extended to the following couples: Aimee andAllan Klepac-April 27.

Birthday Wishes 

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Weston Beck-April 26, Curtis Kieschnick, Sloan Schubert-27, Kay Schnell-29, Christine Weishuhn-30, DeAnne Tegtmeier-May 1.

Have News? 

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