Seniors Enjoy Game Day at Holy Cross

WARDA News

The next Game Day at Holy Cross in Warda will be held Thursday, Feb. 20 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.

Baptism 

Congratulations to Landry LaDonna Moerbe who was baptized on Sunday, Jan. 19 at Holy Cross in Warda. Landry is the daughter of Ryan and Alicia Moerbe and was born on Nov. 11, 2024.

Lutheran Writers Round Up The 6th Annual Lutheran Writers Round Up will be held at Faith Lutheran High School on Friday, Jan. 31 from 9 a.m.2 p.m. This event is open to everyone, the authors/presenters include: Sarah Baughman, Christina Hergenrader, Rev. Brian Kachelmeier, Ruth Meyer, Texas District President Rev. Michael Newman, Martha Van Buskirk and Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller. The day will start with a devotion at 9 a.m. and students will then go from classroom to classroom for writing workshops with the authors, while the adults get one-on-one time with each of the authors as well. Lunch will be provided for all who attend.

Valentine’s Dinner 

The Youth Group at Holy Cross will host their Annual Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday, Feb 15. The fellowship hall will be transformed into “Cupid’s Café” where an enjoyable meal will be served by the amazing youth. The menu includes mocktails, charcuterie-on-a-stick, hamburger steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, garden salad and dessert. Seating is at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and available from any youth member or the church office until Feb. 10. Call (979) 2423333 to purchase tickets for this event.

Annual PTLS Chili Supper St. Paul Lutheran School in Serbin will be having their Annual PTLS Chili Supper and Live Auction on Sunday, Feb. 2 at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. Cook-off judging and silent auction will be held 4-5:30 p.m. Live auction will be at 5:30 p.m. Chili/hot dog supper will be served at 5 p.m. Tickets are available until Jan. 22 from the school office at (979) 366-2218. If you would like to enter the chili cook-off or be a sponsor for this event, as an individual or business, please call the school office.

Wednesday Night Bible Study The Wednesday Night Bible Study at Holy Cross in Warda is studying 2nd Kings. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in participating, please contact Cyndy Zoch to receive a study guide. Her contact email is: cyndy.zoch@gmail.com.

Sewing Circle 

The Sewing Circle meets each Thursday from 9 a.m.noon in the old parish hall at Holy Cross in Warda. (This is around the back side of the church.) The quilts they make benefit Orphan Grain Train, Lutheran World Relief, and various Volunteer Fire Department area fundraisers. They average 80-100 quilts a year. No experience is necessary and you do not have to be a church member to join this fun group in cutting, arranging, sewing as assembling/tying quilts. Contact the church office at (979) 242-3333 if you have any questions.

Sympathy Extended 

Sympathy to Lorie and Doug Lehmann and family on the death of Lorie’s aunt Edna Kessel on Jan. 10.

Sympathy to LaVerne Tonn and family on the death of her aunt Leona Panas on Jan. 13.

Holy Cross Services 

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

GEMS (Girls Embracing Mission Service) will meet on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. They will be planning upcoming activities, doing a Winter themed craft, sharing refreshments, and enjoying fellowship time.

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 Any New student who registers for FLHS prior to Friday, March 7 will only pay $100 registration fee.

Shadow Days are a great opportunity for prospective students to experience what FLHS is all about. If you have an 8th grade student, call the high school to schedule a shadow day for your child.

The Spring Raffle is just around the corner. The Board of Directors is currently looking for valuable items or monetary donations to be used in the raffle. Please contact Nikki Kueck if you have something to donate.

The Falcons will play basketball against Fayetteville on Friday. Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. The game will be held at Fayetteville.

FLHS invites you to like their Facebook page to see exciting things happening at the school, including the basketball schedule.

Prayer Request 

Jeanette Schramm, Al Jurk, Lana Swearingen, Courtney Wagner, Lawrince Heinrich, Cheryl Jurk, Peggy Darsey.

Special prayers for those serving in the Military: Ryan Zoch, Clayton Knight, Andrew Bamsch-Navy, Coy Hunt-Army.

Birthday Wishes 

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Adrianne Schramm, Jamey Tabbert-Jan. 25, Frances Gray-26, Alicia Moerbe, Tinsley Schlotterbeck-28, James Teinert, Avery Davis- 30.

Special Birthday wishes to Mary Sledge who celebrates turning 86 on Jan. 28.

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.