Warda Neighbors Night Out Set Oct. 18
Neighbors Night Out in Warda will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Holy Cross Picnic Grounds. We will have some great speakers as well as a barbecue pulled pork meal, hot dogs and Blue Bell ice cream.
South Lee Co. VFD BBQ South Lee County Volunteer Fire Department will be preparing barbecue chicken on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Serbin picnic grounds from 10 a.m.-noon. Chickens are $12 each, and 10 oz. cups of sauce, potato salad, pinto beans and noodles are $3 each. To-go only, call the church office at (979) 366-9650 to place your order by Monday, Oct. 19.
FLHS Oktoberfest
Faith Lutheran High School will be hosting their Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 24. Meal tickets are now available. Meal includes schnitzel, noodles, green beans, potato salad, kraut, bread and coffee cake. Plated meals will be available from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Holy Cross picnic grounds, dine in or carry out. Tickets are $15 each and are presale only. Stop by the church or school office, or contact one of the staff, students or delegates to purchase your ticket.
If you have an auction item to donate to the live or silent auction, please contact the school or bring it by their office. They are also looking for volunteers to team up and assist with this fun event. There will be a live polka band playing.
The Battle of the Vines and Brew is their home brew competition as well as the Sapientia Infiniti (infinite wisdom) infinity bottle of whiskey competition. The Infinity Bottle Competition starts with a clean, empty bottle, throughout the year, simply add a pour from any size whiskey you have enjoyed. Keep no record, the infinity bottle is intended to be unique and unrepeatable. More information coming soon on entering your brews and bottles.
Camp Lone Star Family Day Camp Lone Star will be hosting a Free Family Day on Oct. 24 with favorites like slip ‘n slide, arts and crafts, the rock wall, Target Town and more. This event is free however they ask that you register through their website by Oct. 9. There will also be a Fall Blast on Nov. 6-8. To register for any of these retreats, visit camplonestar.org.
Camp Tejas and Retreat
Camp Tejas and Retreat Center will host Friends of Tejas, including Tejas alumni, on Saturday, Nov. 21. Thanksgiving at Tejas will be Nov. 2729. Visit their website mytejas. org to register for these events. Bluff Creek Ranch
Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda will host the TREK Off-Road Series-Cattle Guard Classic on October 17-18. The South Central Collegiate Cycling Conference Race will be held Oct. 24-25.
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) 2423333 for questions.
Game Day at Holy Cross
The next Game Day at Holy Cross in Warda will be held Thursday, Oct. 15 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 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.
Mission Festival Speaker on Sunday, Oct. 11 (during Bible Class) will be Mrs. Evedra Cepeda, who is returning to Peru in ministry.
Reformation will be observed on Sunday October 25.
The Wednesday Morning Bible Study group meets each Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the family room of the church. They are currently studying the book of Galatians. Everyone is invited to join this study group.
GEMS Group will meet on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. They will work on Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Boxes for 2026.
Faith Lutheran High School Friday, Oct. 9 - Archery at Houston Rodeo 11 a.m. (NRG Center Hall A3, Reliant Park).
Saturday, Oct. 10-Cross Country Race at Faith Academy, Bellville.
Monday/Tuesday, Oct. 1213 - Fall Break-no school.
Wednesday, Oct. 14 grade check.
Thursday, Oct. 15 - Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 17 - Cross Country Race at Leander.
If you are interested in receiving enrollment information, contact the school at (979) 242-2889 or visit www. flhstx.org.
Prayer List
Those on the prayer list include: Mary Ann Rucker, Ron Zoch, Tommy Swearingen, Melvin Schultz, Mary Steigleder, David McDonald, Yige Teinert.
Anniversary Wishes
Happy anniversary wishes are extended to: Ricky and Janis Lehmann-Oct. 9, Tucker and Leann Briscoe-12.
Special Anniversary wishes to Willie and Judy Wagner who celebrate 55 years of marriage on Oct. 9.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes are extended to Tom Jurk-Oct. 16.
Special Birthday wishes to Shirley Going who celebrated turning 86 on Oct. 7.
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