Warda Farm Bureau Awards Scholarships

The Warda Farm Bureau awarded their 2022 Scholarships. Recipients are Annie Bounds, Amanda Urban and Lauren Huenefeld.

Support for Troop TX-0143 The Trail Life Troop TX0143 extends a big thank you to everyone who continues to bring their aluminum cans to the recycle bin at Holy Cross picnic grounds. Funds raised are used to help our trailmen pay for camps, uniforms, camping equipment and a variety of other things. They greatly appreciate your continued support.

Bible Study A new Bible Study will begin Aug. 31 at Holy Cross Lutheran in Warda. This will cover the entire book of Joshua, providing details of what happened to Israel after their 40 years of wandering in the desert when God finally let them enter and take possession of the Promised Land. The Bible study will meet each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending contact Cyndy Zoch at cyndy.zoch@gmail.com. There is no charge to attend, but registration is recommended to make sure there are enough materials for everyone.

Holy CrossAnnual Picnic Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda will have their annual picnic on Sunday, Sept. 4 at the church picnic grounds. Barbecue pork and chicken will be sold fresh off the pits starting at 9:30 a.m. The ladies will have sides of potato salad, beans, coleslaw and noodles and a bake sale, as well as the country store. Children’s activities and silent auction begins at 11 a.m. Hamburgers, nachos and French fries will be sold starting at 4 p.m. Live auction begins at 5:30 p.m. and there will be live music throughout the day. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the day. They are looking for quality items for their auction. Contact Chris Kovar at (318) 458-8558 or Brian Varner at (979) 966-3761 if you have auction items you would like to donate. Sides can be pre-ordered by calling the church office at (979) 242-3333 or call Cyndy Zoch at (979) 966-3166. The cost of the sides is $3.

Neighbors Night Out Neighbors Night Out in Warda is planned for Sunday, Oct. 16 at the picnic grounds.

St. Paul Lutheran - Serbin St. Paul Lutheran Church Adult Fellowship in Serbin is having their 25th annual fried chicken dinner on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m.-12 noon at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. Preorders are preferred, all plates are to-go and will be sold for $12. If you would like to order plates contact Susan at (979) 540-0854 or Sharon at (979) 540-7154 by Sept. 5. All proceeds will be going toward future church/school projects.

GEMS Group Started The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League - Post Oak Zone is excited to be starting a GEMS group. GEMS stands for Girls Embracing Mission Service, and will focus on serving others and supporting mission work. All girls in grades 5-12 are welcome to join. They will meet the final Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. The next meeting is Aug. 28, they will be making baskets to take to nursing home residents. Moms are always welcome.

Condolences Our sympathy to Lori Green and family as Steve Green was called to his heavenly home on Monday, Aug. 15. Services were held Aug. 23 at Holy Cross in Warda.

BirthAnnouncement Wayne and Lisa Brugger announce the birth of a granddaughter, Draeklyn Elise Mitchell, born to Victoria and Brehnen Mitchell on Aug. 15. Proud great-grandparents are Paul and Jeanette Schramm.

JackrabbitsWin The Serbin Jackrabbits won the Community League Baseball Championship by defeating Weimar 12-1. This is the second straight championship for the Jackrabbits, who also won the league title in 2019. (The 2020 and 2021 seasons were not played due to COVID).

Holy Cross Services Sunday School promotion Sunday is Aug. 28. 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.

Faith Lutheran High School FLHS currently has 16 students registered for the 2022-23 school year. If you are interested in enrollment, contact the school at (979) 242-2889 to experience what FLHS is all about. You can also schedule a visit via their

website at: www.flhstx.org.

Everyone is invited to join in the weekly Chapel Worship Service every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. FLHS will have their annual retreat to Camp Lone Star on Sept. 1-2. Faith Lutheran High School will hold their annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 22. New this year will be “The Battle of The Brew,” a home brew competition. They will have their traditional German meal, domino tournament, cornhole tournament, music, kid’s games and lots of fun. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend this fun event.

Prayer Requests Those on the prayer list include: Alvina Moerbe, Leslie Hobratschk, Jerrell Dunk, Jeanette Schramm, Lisa Brugger, Calvin Schimank, Whitney Swearingen, Zelda Richards, Robert Grimm, Loretta Brugger.

Anniversaries Anniversary wishes are extended to the following couples: Terry and Marion Lehmann- Aug. 26.

Birthdays Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Hailey Bamsch-Aug. 30, Dylan Beck-31.

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