Wendish Society Annual Sholarship Fundraiser Jan. 26

WARDA News

The Wendish Society will have its Annual Scholarship Fundraiser drive-thru meal on Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. The menu will consist of grilled pork steaks, noodles, corn, green beans, pickles, and a side of Wendish Bird Wedding Soup. Pickup will be 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

All proceeds benefit the TWHS Scholarship Program. Cost is $15, presale only by Jan. 21. Tickets may be purchased by calling the museum at (979) 366-2441 or email Museum@texaswendish.org.

Lutheran Writers Round Up The Lutheran Writers Round Up will be held at Faith Lutheran High School on Friday, Jan. 31. This event is open to everyone, the authors/presenters include: Sarah Baughman, Christina Hergenrader, Ruth Meyer, Texas District President Rev. Michael Newman, Martha Van Buskirk and Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller. More details coming soon.

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.

Knox Memorial Scholarship The Amanda Knox Memorial Scholarship Fund will hold a BBQ pulled Pork Taco meal on Monday, Jan. 20. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased by contacting Cyndy Zoch at (979) 9663166. Only 250 tickets are available. All proceeds will be used to award a scholarship to an 8th grade student attending Faith Lutheran High School.

Wednesday Night Bible Study 

The Wednesday Night Bible Study at Holy Cross in Warda will begin studying 2nd Kings on Jan. 8. 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.

Game Day at Holy Cross 

The next Game Day at Holy Cross in Warda will be held Thursday, Jan. 16 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.

Holy Cross Services 

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

The Youth Group will meet Jan. 12 at 11:15 a.m. All youth, ages 5th grade and up 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.

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.

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

Anniversary Wishes 

Special anniversary wishes to the following couples: Al and Carolyn Jurk who celebrate 64 years of marriage on Jan. 14, Tommy and Lana Swearingen who celebrate 53 years of marriage on Jan. 15.

Birthday Wishes 

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Jennifer Teinert-January 14, Trent Teinert, Adeline Teinert-16.

Have News? 

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