Annual Wendish Festival Sept. 24 in Serbin
The 35th Annual Wendish Fest will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24 at Serbin. The day will offer lots of Wendish history, heritage, culture and family activities at the St. Paul Picnic Grounds. The traditional Wendish noon meal will be available at 10:30 for $15 and children $6. To-go and drivethru will also be available at 9:30. All take-out meals are $15. For more information call (979) 366-2441 or visit: www.texaswendish.org.
Rabbs Creek Wildlife
The Rabbs Creek Wildlife meeting will be held Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Holy Cross Picnic Grounds. Social time will begin at 4 p.m. with the meeting taking place at 5 p.m. Members are welcome to bring a snack or dessert.
Bible Study
The Wednesday Night Bible Study Group will begin a new study on the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel on Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. This 11week study will cover the calling of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome. Contact Cyndy Zoch at cyndy.zoch@gmail. com to sign up and receive the materials for this study.
Bluff Creek Blowout
Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda will hold The Bluff Creek Blowout on Oct. 14-15. This is a 24 hour Terra Firma racing event that can be done solo or on a team of up to 10 people. More information on this race, other mountain bike races or trail riding can be found at www.bcrwarda.com.
Neighbors Night Out
Neighbors Night Out in Warda will be held on Sunday Oct. 22 beginning at 4 p.m. at the picnic grounds. Everyone in the Warda area is invited to attend. Planned speakers include TXDOT, information on local oil drilling and activity and Q&A on the state of St. Mark’s Medical Center. BBQ on bun, as well as hot dogs for the kids and Blue Bell Ice Cream will be provided. More information coming soon. RSVP’s are appreciated by calling (979) 242-3333 or holycrosswarda@ gmail.com.
Holy Cross LERT Meeting
Everyone is invited to attend an informational meeting/ luncheon on Sunday, Oct. 8 at Holy Cross in Warda on LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team). This is to learn more about the possibility of forming a network of volunteers trained to respond in times of disaster. Speaker Rev. Michael Meyer will present the program. Lunch will be served at 12 Noon, followed at 12:30 by the informational meeting. Make plans to attend and learn about this program.
Holy Cross Services
Thanks to everyone who came out to support the church picnic.
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
Everyone is invited to join the weekly Chapel Worship Service each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Visit Day for 7th and 8th grade students will be held at Faith to give future students the opportunity to see what FLHS is all about. This event begins with lunch and will last until approximately until 3 p.m. Visit day for 7th grade students will be held Sept. 27, 8th grade students Sept. 20.
Save the date for Faith Lutheran High School’s Annual Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 28. New this year will be the Battle of the Vines, in addition to the Battle of the Brew-both are home brew competitions, so start planning your brews now. Returning will be the traditional German meal, domino tournament, cornhole tournament, music, kids games and lots of fun.
Prayer Requests
Wally Lehmann, Carolyn Jurk, Larry Moerbe, Freddie Zoch, Becky Urban, Louis Jakiel.
Prayers for rain and relief from the heat.
Condolences
Sympathy to the family of Clara Damerow who passed away Sept. 1.
Anniversaries
Anniversary Wishes are extended to the following couples: David and Ingrid Weishuhn, Justin and Amanda Whited-September 8, Shane and Sharon Kasper-9, Mark and Sunny Woelfel-11.
Special Anniversary wishes to Pastor and Dee Tegtmeier on celebrating 59 years of marriage on September 6.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: John Tegtmeier-September 8, Larry Kasper, Matt Grimm-11, Sarah Carey, Benjamin Wagner-12, Layne Huenefeld-13.
Special Birthday wishes to Wayne Chapman who celebrates turning 90 on September 2, to J.C. Kaiser who turns 91 on September 4, Beatrice McBride who turns 89 on September 5, Alvina Moerbe who turns 82 on Sept. 6 and Carol Jurk who turns 83 on Sept. 12.
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.
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