Neighbors Unite in Celebration at Holy Cross Lutheran Church Picnic

Fried Chicken Dinner 

St. Paul Lutheran Church Adult Fellowship in Serbin will have their 28th Annual Fried Chicken Dinner on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.12 p.m. at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. Preorders are preferred and all plates are to-go for $15. For tickets call (979) 366-9650, prior to Sept. 8. All proceeds will go towards future church/school projects.

37th Annual Wendish Fest The 37th Annual Wendish Fest will be held on Sept. 28 at the Serbin Picnic Grounds 1011 CR 212 Giddings. The drive-thru Wendish meal line opens at 9:30 a.m. with the dine in line opening at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are only available at the festival.

This day celebrates the Wendish culture and history with food, activities, folklife exhibits, demonstrations and live polka music. The Wendish Museum will be open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., bird wedding presented by St. Paul students is at 11:30 a.m.

There will be a live auction of the coffee cakes at 12:45 p.m. and live music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra from 1-4 p.m.

Included in this free family-friendly event will be kids train rides, sausage stuffing demo, washer pitching, noodle making, Wendish Easter Egg, blacksmithing, wine making and cross cut saw demonstrations. They are looking for a few fill-in volunteers, especially between 9:30 a.m.-noon. If you would like to help, please call the museum at (979) 366-2441. More information on Wendish Fest can be found at www.texaswendish. org.

FLHS Octoberfest 

Faith Lutheran High School will have their Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 25. Be sure and save the date for this fun event. More details coming soon.

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.

Game Day at Holy Cross 

The next Game Day at Holy Cross in Warda will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 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.

Sympathies Extended 

Sympathy to Tom and Melissa Jurk on the death of Melissa’s brother, Benjamin Matthew Wyant, on Aug. 21.

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.

Faith Lutheran High School School is off to a great start. If you are interested in receiving enrollment information, please contact the school at (979) 242-2889 or visit their website at: www.flhstx.org.

Everyone is invited to join in the Chapel Worship Service held each Wednesday at 11:05 a.m.

Prayer List 

Those on the prayer list include: Wayne Wessels.

Anniversaries 

Happy Anniversary wishes are extended to: Ashley and Matt Martin-Sept. 1, Mason and Samantha Pietsch-4, Rev. Dennis and Delores Tegtmeier- 6, David and Ingrid Weishuhn, Justin and Amanda Whited-8, Shane and Sharon Kasper-9, Mark and Sunny Woelfel-11.

Birthdays 

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Richard Wagner-Sept. 1, Wayne Chapman-2, Katrina Kueck-4, Alvina Moerbe- 6, Amy Wagner-7, John Tegtmeier-8, Larry Kasper, Matt Grimm-11.

Have News? 

If you have news items to share with readers of the Warda news, contact Lisa Gay at (979) 218-6000 or Wardanews78960@ gmail.com.

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