Holy Cross Lutheran Church to Host Game Day July 16
The next Game Day at Holy Cross in Warda will be held Thursday, July 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 Church Picnic Holy Cross Church Picnic to be held Sunday, Sept. 6 in Warda and the 38th Annual Wendish Fest to be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 in Serbin.
BBQ Auction & Fundraiser Camp Lone Star in La-Grange will have their Annual BBQ Auction and Fundraiser on Sunday, July 26. The day will start with special music at 10:30 a.m. followed by an outdoor worship service at 11 a.m., barbecue meal at noon and the benefit auction from 1-3 p.m. The swimming pool will be open from 1-2:30 p.m. Each year the camp served over 11,000 individuals through retreats, outdoor education and summer camps. They are looking for donations of quality auction items. Summer Camp registration, including their day camp program, for campers age 5-18 is also open. Register at www. camplonestar.org.
Serbin Jackrabbits
The Serbin Jackrabbits will play their next game on Sunday, July 12 at New Ulm, game time is 3 p.m.
Blazing Saddles Race Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda will host the Blazing Saddles all day race on August 15.
Holy Cross 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. No experience is necessary and you do not have to be a church member to join this fun group. Contact the church office at (979) 242-3333 if you have any questions.
Winchester Annual Fish Fry
Winchester VFD Annual Fish Fry will be held Saturday, July 25 at St. Michael’s pavilion in Winchester. The meal will be served from 5-7 p.m. Dine in or take-out. A free will offering will be collected. Silent auction will run from 4-6 p.m. with the live auction starting at 6 p.m. Raffle tickets will be available before the event. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come out and support their local Winchester Fire Department.
Holy Cross Services
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.
Youth Group meets the second Sunday of each month.
The floors and carpets at the church, school and fellowship hall are scheduled for cleaning. The new building area will be closed from June 29-July 11.
The Wednesday Morning Bible Study group will take a break during the month of July and resume Aug. 5.
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. They are currently offering a 50% discount on the enrollment fee. That’s a savings of $200.
The high school offices will be closed the week of July 13-17 for staff vacations.
FLHS has created anAmazon wish list, for needed materials for the upcoming school year. You can click the link on their website or Facebook page. You support is greatly appreciated. Opening services for back to school will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Anniversary Wishes
Happy anniversary wishes are extended to Delbert and Judy Zoch-July 13, Richard and Sarah Carey-16.
Birthday Wishes
Happy birthday wishes are extended to Carter Swearingen, Paige Havel-July 10, Wayne Kunze-11, Sarah Kay-12, Oranell Dunk, Linda Hobratschk, Ryan Noack, Tiffany Noack, Crystal Landry-13, Thaddeus Jurk, Tina Huenefeld- 15.
Special birthday wishes to: Harvey Hobratschk who celebrates turning 85 on July 14 and to Wilma Kaiser who celebrates turning 94 on July 16.
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