Lights of Tejas Canceled this Year

One thing I’m certain that we can all agree on, is that this year has been quite different, to say the least. One thing that will be a bit different this year is that Tejas Camp and Retreat Center will not be doing their traditional “Lights of Tejas” event. However, you will have the opportunity to enjoy many of the things you have come to love about attending Camp Tejas during the holidays.

This year, Tejas will be hosting “Thanksgiving at Tejas” and “Christmas at Tejas” events. These are overnight stays that will allow your family a great getaway experience.

Thanksgiving at Tejas will be Nov. 27 through 29. This is a two-night stay.

Christmas at Tejas will be Dec. 18 through 22 and is a onenight stay.

Both the Thanksgiving and Christmas Getaways will include Christmas tree lighting, a Christmas light tunnel, bounce houses, tower/zip line, child’s zip line, hiking, bazooka ball, archery tag, skyline swing, rock wall, a hayride, meals and hot cocoa.

Executive Director Paul Biles says, “The smaller crowds will create a more relaxing environment to be able to spend time together as a family.” Arrangements for booking these events can be found at mytejas.org.

Pork Steak Fundraiser

The pork steak dinner benefit for Amy Wagner is Sunday, Nov. 15. If you purchased tickets, drive-thru pick up will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Holy Cross picnic grounds.

The Ladies Aid of Holy Cross will also have a dessert table offering whole desserts for a free-will donation. All of the proceeds go to Amy’s fund to help pay medical expenses. If you’d like to bake something to donate, it would be greatly appreciated. Baked goods can be brought by the dessert table on Sunday morning before church. If you need to drop off earlier than that, please contact Rhonda Hentschel at (979) 250-3437.

If you have any questions, please contact Cyndy Zoch at (979) 966-3166. You can also purchase raffle tickets. They are $10 each or six for $50.

Couples Club Fundraiser

The Couples Club will have their BBQ chicken fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 22. Chickens are $9 each and 16-oz. cups of sauce are $2 each. Drive-thru pick up will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Holy Cross picnic grounds. Advance orders only. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex of the church, or call the church office at (979) 242-3333. You can also order from the La Grange Chevron at (979) 968-5032, Danny Jurk at (979) 242-3484 or Dennis Pietsch at (979) 542-1141. Pay when you pick up. The deadline to order is Monday, Nov. 16.

New Arrival

Allen and Dolores Wolf welcomed the arrival of their great-granddaughter, Brinkley Kay Phillbrook, on Oct 27. Also rejoicing are parents, Kayla and Garret Phillbrook, and grandparents, Melissa (Wolf) and Kenny Afford and Troy and Christie Phillbrook.

Holy Cross Services

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

Midweek communion service is held the first Wednesday of every month at 9 a.m.

Thanksgiving Eve worship will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m.

Sermon links/streaming videos and additional information is on the website at www.holycrosswarda.com.

Faith Lutheran High School

FLHS invites you to join them on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 10:30 a.m. for their 4th Annual Thanksgiving Celebration. Rev. Thomas Obersat will lead worship and students will be assisting with music. Following the service will be a pot-luck Thanksgiving feast lunch.

Classes at FLHS are in session. Everyone is welcome to join their weekly Chapel Worship service held every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. You can also follow them on Facebook or check out what’s happening at faithluthemnhighschooLcom.

If you would like to support the ministry, including volunteering your time and talents, please contact Nikki Kueck at ICueckn@faithlutheranhighschool.com.

Bible Study

Bible Study at Holy Cross has resumed on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The study is on the book of Psalms. Contact Cyndy Zoch at cyndy.zoch@gmail.com or (979) 966-3166 for more information.

Prayer Requests

Curtis Kieschnick, David Lehmann, Linda Lehmann, Jim Duke, Alfred and Ruby Bohot, Dee Tegtmeier and Jessie Mendoza.

Special prayers for those in the nursing home: Helen Kasier, Joyce Kingsbery and Jimmy Zoch.

Special prayers for those in assisted living centers: Evelyn Kasper, Nancy M. Pietsch and Bernell Teinert.

Birthdays

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Harry Lehmann and Taylor Wagner - Nov. 16; Diann Pietsch and Daryl Schulze - 17; Jordan Roberts and Hank Beck - 19; Andy Schramm - 20; and Larry Pietsch and Kristy Hentschel 22.

Anniversaries

Anniversary wishes are extended to Megan and Brett Lamont, celebrating on Nov. 16.

Have News?

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