Warda Celebrates National Night Out
WARDA News
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There was a great turnout for Neighbors Night Out in Warda last Sunday evening. Area residents enjoyed the fellowship, food, and fun. -
Jonathan and Nikki Kueck from Faith High School shared lots of news from the school, including information on the new student BBQ team. -
Frank Dawson spoke regarding the Warda Watch Group. -
Breck and Jeannine Powers from Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda, the first mountain bike ranch in Texas, were speakers at the Neighbors Night Out. -
Nick Brooks from Winchester Volunteer Fire Department spoke at the Warda Neighbors Night Out. -
Harold Atkinson of Riley Exploration spoke regarding local oil activity in the Warda area. -
Warda Celebrates National Night Out
Faith Lutheran Octoberfest
Faith Lutheran High School Octoberfest is on Saturday, Oct. 25. Live polka music by Pivo and Polka Band with Kelsey J. Lien, will be from noon-4 p.m. Concessions and beer stand open at noon.
Meal tickets are $15 each and include schnitzel, noodles, green beans, potato salad, kraut, bread, and coffee cake. Serving will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holy Cross Picnic Grounds, dine in or carry out is available. Tickets are presale only. Contact a student, staff member, or church office for tickets.
The Battle of the Vines and The Battle of the Brew, homebrew competition submissions are due at 1 p.m., judging at 2:30 p.m. and People’s Choice Tasting is at 4 p.m.
42 Domino tournament begins at 1:30 p.m. (registration starts at 1 p.m.) Cornhole tournament begins at 2 p.m. (registration starts at 1 p.m.) Kids games, activities and hay rides are from 2-5 p.m. Wear your lederhosen and dirndls for competition and fun games at 5 p.m.
Silent auction closes at 5 p.m. Live auction begins at 5:30 p.m. Fellowship and lots of fun are in store for attendees. They will also have Sapientia Infiniti (infinite wisdom), a competition of an infinity bottle of whiskey.
St. Paul Trunk or Treat
St. Paul Serbin will host a Trunk or Treat event at the church picnic grounds on Friday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Families are encouraged to decorate their car area, share treats and fellowship together.
Family Fun Nights
Camp Lone Star in La Grange is hosting their Family Fun Nights. Dates are Nov. 11, and Dec. 11. The event is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 2016 Camp Lone Star Rd. Visit their website to register at www.camplonestar. org.
Road Construction
The TXDOT road widening/ construction project on Hwy. 77 through Warda continues and has traffic stopped at times, waiting for the pilot car. Cars pulling out from the post office and side roads are advised to use extra caution.
Couples Club at Holy Cross
The Couples Club at Holy Cross is matching funds, up to $5000, to be used for the renovation of the picnic hall. The hall is used for many area functions, reunions, and fundraiser events. If you would like to contribute you can bring a check by the church office.
The Couples Club will be selling fried chicken plates on Sunday, Nov. 23. Tickets will be available soon.
Sewing Circle
The Sewing Circle meets each Thursday from 9 a.m.noon in the old parish hall at Holy Cross in Warda, which is around the back side of the church. No experience is necessary and you do not have to be a church member to join this fun group. Contact the church office at (979) 2423333 if you have any questions.
Game Day at Holy Cross
The next Game Day at Holy Cross in Warda will be held Friday, Nov. 21 from noon-2 p.m. Note the date change only for the month of November. A light lunch is served. There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome. Games of bingo and dominoes are offered.
Little Free Library in Warda
The Little Free Library in Warda is located at the entrance to the fellowship hall under the covered area. Selections of books and puzzles for kids and adults are available. Stop by and see what is new.
Sympathy Extended
Sympathy to Zane Gray and family on the death of his brother, Ernest Gray, on Oct. 14.
Holy Cross Services
Services at Holy Cross Lutheran are Sunday at 9 a.m. Bible Class and Sunday school follows the morning service.
Sermon links/streaming videos and additional information is on the website at: www.holycrosswarda.com.
Reformation Sunday will be observed on Oct. 26.
October is set aside as Church Worker appreciation month. You are encouraged to thank Pastors and all those who serve God’s people.
GEMS Monthly Event
The GEMS (Girl’s Embracing Mission Service) monthly event is Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross. This is for girl’s 5th-12th grade. They will be packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Their goal is to pack 40 boxes. Donations for supplies, as well as Amazon gift cards are appreciated and will help towards the cost of supplies. If you would like to contribute, please drop off your donation at the church office.
Faith Lutheran High School
Everyone is invited to join in the Chapel Worship Service held each Wednesday at 11:05 a.m.
If you are interested in receiving enrollment information, please contact the school at (979) 242-2889 or visit their website at: www.flhstx.org.
Faith Lutheran High School will host the 7th Annual Private Schools of Central Texas Cross Country Meet on Friday, Nov. 7 for students K to 8th grade, with the first race beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Prayer List
Lana Swearingen, Carol Jurk, Layne Huenefeld, Lindsey Lavergne, Kenneth DeYoung, Mike Litton.
Special prayers for those serving in the Military: Ryan Zoch, Clayton Knight, Andrew Bamsch-Navy, Coy Hunt-Army.
Anniversary Wishes
Brandon and Ella Weishuhn-Oct. 27, Debbie and Wayne Knox-30.
Special Anniversary Wishes to Raymond and Sandra Matthijetz who celebrate 60 years of marriage and to Larry and Paulette Heimer celebrating 54 years, on October 30.
Birthday Wishes
Karen Schubert-Oct. 24, Robin Wedgeworth, Meghan Lange-29, Sandra Matthijetz, Priscilla Kasper-30.
Have News?
If you have news items to share with readers of the Warda News column, contact Lisa Gay at (979) 218-6000 or Wardanews78960@gmail. com.