Tejas Hosting Family Fun Day Sunday
If you’re looking for some great fun activities for the entire family; look no further. The annual Tejas Family Fun Day is Sunday, Sept. 13, from 2 to 7 p.m. This event is an opportunity for everyone to come out and enjoy all the fun things that Tejas Camp and Retreat Center has to offer.
There will be zip lines, a big three-person skyline swing, Texas sledding, a lake with water slides and, of course, a large pool with a lazy river. You and your family will not lack for fun things to do, all in a wonderful relaxing atmosphere. If you prefer a more low-key day, there are plenty of great areas to sit and relax in a rocking chair, park bench or along the lake front to enjoy watching others or just visiting with each other. The camp is large, so social distancing will be easy to practice.
In addition to all the fun activities offered this day, there will be food for all the guests to enjoy as well. This is something that Tejas offers, at no charge, once a year so that everyone in the area can come out to enjoy themselves, spend time with their families and learn more about the camp and all it has to offer.
Tejas is a premiere Christian retreat center located at 1038 Private Road 2191 in Giddings. This is near CR 220, and there is signage if your coming from Hwy 77.
Fundraiser Success
Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda wants to send out a big thank you to everyone who came out and bought pork BBQ at their fundraiser last Sunday. The turnout was fantastic. They sold 1,800 lbs. of pork and 40 gallons of BBQ sauce. One couple coming through the drive-through commented, “We drove all the way from Dallas to get some good Warda Church BBQ.” Another buyer said, “This is so well-organized, but then again, I’d expect nothing less from a group of Germans.” The lines moved along well and it was never more than a 15-minute wait. Several people commented on Facebook, as they were eating, that it was delicious.
Sewing Circle
Meets each Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to noon. They would love to have you join them. If you would like more information, contact Cindy Heselmeyer at Cindyhesel@yahoo. com or come out and join in on Thursday morning. They meet in the old parish hall around the back side of the church.
Bible Study
Bible study at Holy Cross has resumed each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. It will be held in person and via Zoom. The study will be a Jen Wilkins course on Psalms and will be held for 11 weeks. Contact Cyndy Zoch at cyndy.zoch@gmail.com or (979) 966-3166 for more information.
Holy Cross Services
Services at Holy Cross Lutheran Church are on Sunday at 9 a.m. Bible Class follows the Sunday morning service.
Midweek communion service is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 9 a.m.
Sermon links/streaming videos and additional information is on the website at www.holycrosswarda.com.
Sunday School
Sunday school for kids (kindergarten through grade 8) is now in person.
Faith Lutheran High School
Classes at FLHS are officially in session. Everyone is welcome to join their weekly Chapel Worship service held every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Registration remains ongoing. Contact FLHS at (979)- 242-2889 to learn more about enrollment and curriculum.
Prayer Requests
Delores Wolf, Larry Woelfel, Curtis Moerbe, Jerrell Dunk, Amy Wagner, Wesley Cervenka, Mary Ann Comeaux, Bethany Behrens Lara and Margaret Sladecek Fitchette.
Special prayers for those serving in the military: Ingrid Devin-Kayne - Navy (friend of the Tegtmeier family), Kirk Peschke (grandson of Betty and Jim Duke), Coy Hunt - Army (son of Christine and Shannon Hunt), Ty Bounds - Marines (grandson of Annie Mae Kappler) and Clayton Knight - Navy (special friend of Al and Carolyn Jurk).
Christine has updated us on her son Coy. Up until now, he has been at Ft. Stewart in Georgia, but that will change in October when his unit rotates to Korea for their nine-month duty there. He was able to come home for a nice visit with family before going back to Georgia and then continuing on to Korea.
Sympathies
Our sympathies to Debra and the family of Pastor Henry Wied, who passed away on Aug. 31 following a series of aneurysms on his heart and arteries. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 4 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Houston.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Carol Jurk and Sarah Carey - Sept. 12; Layne Huenefeld - 13; Christine Buscha and Delores Tegtmeier - 16; and Darrick Schubert and Carter Mrozek - 17.
Anniversaries
Anniversary wishes are extended to the following couples: Lee and Cindy Heselmeyer - Sept. 15; and Curtis and Robin Wedgeworth - 17.
Special congratulations to Wally and Carol Lehmann, who are celebrating 56 years of marriage on Sept. 19.
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.