Faith Lutheran Spring Raffle Tickets Available

ARDA News

The Faith Lutheran High School Spring Raffle tickets are now available. Prizes include: a three-night stay in Port Aransas for eight, $75Visa Gift Cards, Stoeger STR9C 9mm, catered meal for 12, K2 cooler with ribeye roll and $100 Visa card, handcrafted wooden train and “Joy” sign, antique side table, oversized custom charcuterie board, casserole of the month for a year, dessert of the month for a year. Tickets are available from any student, staff or call (979) 2422889. Drawing will be the week of March 6-10, during National Lutheran Schools Week. Tickets are limited.

Writers Round Up

Texas Lutheran Writers Round Up will be held at Faith Lutheran High School on Friday, Feb. 24.This year’s authors include TX District President Rev. Michael Newman, Donna Snow, Rev. Christopher Kennedy, Sarah Baughman and Ruth Meyer.You can join them at 8 a.m. for a live broadcast of KFUO Radio Show “Sharper Iron” and “The Coffee Hour,” where the authors will be interviewed. The main event begins at 10 a.m. with author presentations, followed by a meet and greet time, lunch and an afternoon Q & A session with the authors.

Super Bowl Bake Sale The Ladies at Holy Cross in Warda will have a Super Bowl Bake Sale on Sunday, Feb. 12. The Bake Sale will be held in the new Narthex at the church and the proceeds will go toward an upcoming scholarship program.

Warda Bunch Luncheon The Warda Bunch (supporters of the Lee County Junior Livestock Show exhibitors) will have their organizational/ appreciation luncheon at the Holy Cross Picnic Grounds on Sunday, Feb. 12 beginning at 11 a.m. The committee will furnish fried chicken and members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to complete the meal. If you are interested in joining this group, please attend the meeting or call (979) 542-8372 for more information.

Rabbs Creek Wildlife Assoc.

Rabbs Creek Wildlife Association is scheduled to meet again on Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Holy Cross Picnic Grounds. Social will start at 4 p.m. meeting at 5 p.m. and a meal to follow. Please make sure all deer are measured prior to the meeting. You are welcome to bring a snack or dessert to share.

BBQ Chicken for Sale

South Lee County Volunteer Fire Department will have barbecue chicken on Sunday, Feb. 26. Pick up is from 10 a.m.-noon at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. Chickens are $12 each, sauce is $2 and 16 oz. cups of potato salad, pinto beans and noodles are $3 each. Deadline to order is Monday, Feb. 20. Orders can be placed by calling the church office at: (979) 242-3333.

PTLS Chili Supper

St. Paul Lutheran Parents and Teachers in Lutheran Schools Chili Supper and Live Auction is scheduled for Sunday March 5 at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. Silent auction will be from 4-5:30 p.m. Live Auction will be at 5:30 p.m. Chili/Hot Dogs Supper will be at 5 p.m. Tickets will be sold from Feb. 1-15. There will also be a Chili Cook-Off. Please contact Patricia Barnett at (512) 581-1154 for tickets and information.

Troop 143 Fundraiser

Trail Life Troop 143 will hold their annual drive-thru hamburger fundraiser on Monday March 6 at the K.C. Hall in Giddings. Tickets are $10 each and include a hamburger with the fixings, chips, drink and homemade dessert. Tickets can be purchased at the Holy Cross Church Office by calling (979) 242-3333. Tickets are pre-sale only and must be purchased by Friday, Feb. 24.

Wednesday Bible Study The Wednesday Night Bible Study Group meets each week at 7 p.m. They are currently studying the book of Judges. There is no cost to join. Contact Cyndy Zoch at cyndy.zoch@gmail.com for more information.

Holy Cross Services

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

Ash Wednesday Service will be held Feb. 22 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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

Faith Lutheran High FLHS currently has 16 students for the 2022-23 school year. If you have an 8th grader and would like to schedule a visit contact Mrs. Nikki Kueck at (979) 242-2889 or visit their website at: www.flhstx.org.

FLHS firmly believes that every family desiring a Christ-centered education for their children should have the opportunity to attend FLHS. There is a Tuition Scholarship Program available and every family who applies, through TADS, will receive some assistance.

Everyone is invited to join in the weekly Chapel Worship Service every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Prayer Requests

Alford Bohot, David and Linda Lehmann, Al Jurk, Nancy I. Pietsch, Mark Landry, Jeanette Schramm, Emma and Rachel Soenksen.

Special prayers for those fighting cancer: Nancy I Pietsch, Darrell Schubert, Karen Schubert, Dee Tegtmeier, Jana Tindle, John Kaiser, Carolyn Major, Wesley Cervenka, Diane Tribble, Taylor Korenek, Susan Dube, Lacey Quadrelli, Carol Phillips, Michael Williams, Jo Ann Fehrle, Lori Brugger, Theresa Krause.

Birthdays

Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Jessica Burgess, Jennifer Weishuhn-Feb. 11, Raina Lange-12, Kevin Lange-15.

Special Birthday Wishes to the following ladies: Frances Schumann, celebrating turning 90 on Feb. 11, Betty Duke, turning 87 on Feb. 12 and Nelda Winkler turning 85 on Feb. 15.

Have News?

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