Neighbors Night Out Oct. 20 in Warda

Neighbors Night Out will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Holy Cross picnic grounds. Everyone in the area is invited to join this fun evening of community and good food.

Speakers will include Paul Biles from Tejas Camp and Retreat Center, a representative from Marsch Dog Kennels, Nikki Kueck from FLHS and more. BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs and Blue Bell ice cream will be served.

There is no charge to attend this event, RSVP’s are appreciated, call the church office at (979) 242-3333 or email holycrosswarda@gmail.com.

FLHS Octoberfest 

Faith Lutheran High School will have their annual Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 26. The “Battle of the Vines” and “Battle of the Brew” are back. Plan your brews now. There will be a traditional German meal served from 10:30 a.m.-noon, pick up for the meal is drive through only. Tickets are $15 each and are available from the church office or from any student or staff members at FLHS or call (979) 242-2889. Registration for cornhole and 42 domino tournament begins at 1:30 p.m. The entry fee is $5 per person. The brews and vine judging begins at 3 p.m. Kids games, hayride and brew/vine sampling begins at 4 p.m. Costume contest will be judged at 5 p.m. and the live auction beings at 5:30 p.m.

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 1st and 2nd Kings. 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.

Game Day at Holy Cross The next Game Day at Holy Cross will be held Thursday, Oct. 17 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.

Sympathy Extended 

Sympathy to the family of James (JC) Kaiser who passed

away on Sept. 20. Services were held Sept. 26 in Warda.

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.

GEMS girls will meet Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m.

The Youth Group will meet Sunday, Oct. 13 in the fellowship hall. All youth 5th grade through high school are invited to join.

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.

Volleyball season is underway, follow the schedule on the schools website and come cheer on the Falcons.

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

Prayer Request 

Frances Gray, Carolyn Jurk, Dana Herzog Srubar, Amy Klepac.

Anniversary Wishes 

Anniversary Wishes to the following couples: Ron and Cyndy Zoch, Colton and Carleigh Schubert-Oct. 1.

Special Anniversary wishes to David and Linda Lehmann who celebrate 50 years of marriage on Sept. 27.

Birthday Wishes 

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Nichole Varner-Sept. 28, Sawyer Burgess-30, Emma Knox, Maxwell Carey-Oct. 1, Jane Chapman, Sherry Schramm-2, Taylor Kasper-3.

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