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Holy Cross Church Picnic 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 are taking preorders for sides of noodles, beans, potato salad and coleslaw. Sides are $4 each and can be pre-ordered by calling the church office at (979) 2423333. 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.

If you have an auction item you would like to donate, it is greatly appreciated. This year all auction items must be on the list by noon Friday, Aug. 30 to be included in the live auction.

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.

St. Paul Adult Fellowship 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. Pre-orders 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 in Warda 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 a.m. The 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 Mikila 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 by Aug. 25 to receive a study guide. Her contact email is: cyndy.zoch@gmail.com.

Community Baseball 

Congratulations to the Serbin Jackrabbits on defeating Weimar 5-4 in the League Championship Game. The Jackrabbits finished the season by winning the Championship with a 10-0 won/loss season record.

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.

Sunday School Promotion Sunday will be held Aug. 25.

The Youth Group will meet Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. for an informational meeting regarding the National Youth Gathering. This is for youth in 8th grade through high school. NYG is July 19-23, 2025.

GEMS (Girls Embracing Mission Service) is for girls 5th grade through high school. They will meet Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross to discuss service projects options for the coming months and have an ice cream social.

The midweek morning Bible Study at Holy Cross in Warda is Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Sermon links/streaming videos and additional information is on the website at: www.holycrosswarda.com Faith Lutheran High School There are currently 23 students registered. 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.

Faculty and students are preparing for their annual retreat to Camp Lone Star on Aug. 29-30.

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

Faith Lutheran High Schools annual Octoberfest will be held 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 

Shirley Going, Frances Gray, Carolyn Jurk, Cami Butler, Robbie Lange, Dana Herzog Srubar.

Anniversary Wishes 

Dennis and Diann Pietsch-Aug. 25, Terry and Marion Lehmann, Wayne and Julia Kappler-26.

Birthday Wishes 

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Lana Swearingen-Aug. 25, Hailey Bamsch-30.

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