Warda Neighbors Night Out Set for Oct. 19

Neighbors Night Out in Warda will be held Sunday, Oct. 19, starting at 4 p.m. at the Holy Cross Picnic Grounds. Everyone in the community is welcome to join in the fun, food, and fellowship. Speakers include Breck Powers from Bluff Creek Ranch (the first mountain bike ranch in Texas), Harold Atkinson, speaking on oil and gas drilling/ development in our area, Faith Lutheran High School will speak on their growth and progress and Frank Dawson will represent the Warda Watch Group. Pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, and Blue Bell ice cream will be served. RSVP is appreciated by calling (979) 242-3333.

BBQ Chicken Fundraiser 

South Lee County Volunteer Fire Department will have barbecue chickens available on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Serbin picnic grounds. Chickens will be $15 each, 16 oz. containers of sauce, potato salad, noodles, and pinto beans will be $3 each. This will be to-go only and orders can be placed by calling the St. Paul Serbin church office at (979) 3669650 by Monday, Oct. 20.

Warda Farm Bureau 

The Warda Farm Bureau will meet Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at 610 Giese Lane.

Warda Watch Group 

Bob Garrett, who graciously headed up the Warda Watch Group, is retiring and in need of someone to take over this important group, serving approx. 100 area family members. Frank Dawson is assisting in the transition. If you are interested in being a part of this please call (405) 388-9511 to find out how you can be a part of this group and help lead it to the next level. With crime increasing and our area growing every day, the Watch Group is an important asset to our community.

Family Fun Nights 

Camp Lone Star in La Grange is hosting their Family Fun Nights. Dates are Oct. 14, November 11, and December 11. The October Fun Night will include food, pumpkin carving, and a movie. The event is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 2016 Camp Lone Star Rd. Visit their website to register at www.camplonestar.org. La Grange VFD Fish Fry The La Grange VFD will have their 40thAnnual Fish Fry Fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 19 at the KC Hall in La Grange. Drive-thru only from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A free -will donation will be collected for the meal.

FLHS Octoberfest 

Tickets are now available for the Faith Lutheran High School Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 25. Meal tickets are $15 each and include schnitzel, noodles, green beans, potato salad, kraut, bread, and coffee cake. Serving will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holy Cross Picnic Grounds, dine in or carry out is available. Tickets are pre-sale only. Contact a student, staff member, or church office for tickets. The Battle of the Vines and The Battle of the Brew, homebrew competition are back, so start planning your brews. The traditional German meal, domino tournament, auction, cornhole tournament, live music, kids games, fellowship and lots of fun are in store for attendees. They will also have Sapientia Infiniti (infinite wisdom), a competition of an infinity bottle of whiskey. You can start preparing your bottle by adding a pour of any size from any whiskey you enjoy, keep no record, the infinity bottle is intended to be unique to you and unrepeatable.

The Couples Club at Holy Cross is matching funds, up to $5,000, to be used for the renovation of the picnic hall. The hall is used for many area functions, reunions, and fundraiser events. If you would like to contribute you can bring a check by the church office.

Winchester Show Fund The Winchester Show Fund will have a drive-thru BBQ dinner on Sunday, Oct. 19. Plates are $15 and include BBQ pork, tortillas, beans, and coleslaw Pick up is from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Park in Winchester Pre-sale only for tickets, available from any Winchester 4-H member or at St. Michael’s church office.

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. Call 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, Oct. 16 from noon-2 p.m. A light lunch is served. There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome for bingo and dominoes.

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.

Reformation Sunday will be observed on Oct. 26.

October is set aside as Church Worker appreciation month. You are encouraged to thank Pastors and all those serve God’s people.

The Youth Group will meet on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 11:15 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. All youth, ages 5th grade through high school, are invited to join.

The GEMS (Girl’s Embracing Mission Service) monthly event is Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. at Holy Cross. This is for girl’s 5th-12th grade. They will be packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Their goal is to pack 40 boxes. Donations for supplies, as well as Amazon gift cards are appreciated and will help towards the cost of supplies. If you would like to contribute, please drop off your donation at the church office.

Faith Lutheran High School 

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

If you are interested in receiving enrollment information, please contact the school at (979) 242-2889 or visit their website at: www.flhstx.org.

Shadow days are a great opportunity for prospective students to follow along for a school day and experience what FLHS is all about. Contact the school to schedule a shadow day for your child.

Prayer List 

Those on the prayer list include: Carol Jurk, Courtney Wagner, Layne Huenefeld, Nelson Zoch.

Special prayers for those fighting cancer: Darrell Schubert, Karen Schubert, Dee Tegtmeier, Courtney Wagner, John Kaiser, Diane Tribble, Taylor Korenek, Susan Dube, Lacey Quadrelli, Carol Phillips, Michael Williams, Mark Vogelpohl, Anthony Ontiveros, Clayton Wolf, Robbie Lange, Dana Srubar, Shaunna Keilberg, Rev. Michael Wolfram, Wayne Wessels.

Anniversary Wishes 

Anniversary wishes are extended to: Wayne and Jane Chapman-Oct. 18.

Special anniversary wishes to Willie and Judy Wagner who celebrated 54 years of marriage on Oct. 9 Birthday Wishes

Birthday wishes are extended to Tom Jurk-Oct. 16.

Special Birthday wishes to Shirley Going who celebrated turning 85 on Oct. 7.

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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