Our Mission
We are one body in Christ, sent in faith to share God's Love, through Worship, Service, Fellowship and Witness.
Announcements
Announcements
From the desk of Vicar Katie
The call to discipleship - it's hard! It calls us out as an individual to be disciple first and let everything else flow out from you. What feels lonely and vulnerable can be transformed by the love of God and power of community. How are you stepping out in your following of Jesus this week?

Mundane, but necessary, administrative updates:
502MC Updates : Things are at a bit of a standstill because of construction/permit issues. HLC leadership is working closely with HRC leadership to work this out. Keep this transition in your prayers.

Call Process Updates : A holding pattern is happening here as we wait for the Conference of Bishops to meet in a few weeks. Again, do not be anxious about this process. The Spirit is at work and does the calling...while we wait, ministry is happening and we go on in our life together as God's people.

Online giving to HLC
We have enabled contributions to Hutto Lutheran via a Mobile Phone app. We have selected Vanco, who is currently providing our Simply Giving service. A document here shows how to use the app. We are currently able to contribute to the General and the Building funds. If you have any questions, please contact Rodney Westphal.

Adult Sunday morning class
Sept 1 we began a 5 week series on the windows in the sanctuary - studying their symbols and how they tie to our faith and history of our faith.

O ctober 6th, we will begin reading and discussing T he Universal Christ by Richard Rohr . Check that out...then, sign up to commit to this study/discussion together. The church will order books, or you may order your own.

Adult Midweek Bible Study
We will be studying the Sunday Lessons and Gospel. The Lessons and Gospel are listed below. This will continue on the first and third Wednesdays. Our next meeting will be September 18 th  beginning at 6:30 for 1 hour in the fellowship hall.

Fourth Sunday Potluck
Next potluck is Sunday, September 22nd. We will receive new members on that Sunday and formally introduce them at potluck.

Call Committee
A call committee has been formed to pursue the process of calling an ordained pastor after our internship term ended on August 12. The members are Jane Bolgen, Lloyd Mattingly, Claudia Cook, Jane Sweeney, Bruce Duewer and Bobby Stern. Please remember these people and the process in your prayers .

Interested in Becoming a Member of Hutto Lutheran?
Please contact Vicar Katie if interested.
Youth Ministry
Sunday School for 5th - 12th, every Sunday at 9am.

Confirmation starts Sunday Sept 1st with a parent/student meeting right after church.
Small Group Ministry
Bible Study
Our next meeting will be Wednesday  September 18 th  in the Fellowship Hall. Meeting time is from 6:30 until 7:30 PM.
OWL's Luncheon
September 17 th the OWL's will have lunch at church at 11:30. We will have a pot luck followed by a presentation by the Patriot Guard .
Theology on Tap
Our next meeting will be Wednesday  September 25 th at the Downtown Hall of Fame. Time 7 PM.
Wine and the Word
Our next meeting will be September 11 th . Meet at the Church Office, 404 Church St at 7 PM.
Women's Bible Study
Ladies, our next Bible study will take place Wednesday  September 18 th at 9:30 AM in Classroom #1 of the Fellowship Hall. All ladies and friends are encouraged to attend this study and fellowship opportunity.
Ongoing
Communications Format
Flocknote is our communications format to contact people by either email or text messages based on your preference. To get started, text Hutto to 84576. You will then receive a text message with instructions for setting up your account. If you have any questions or problems, please Contact Eric Johnson or Rodney Westphal
Campus Beautification
The property committee is looking for help with mowing and trimming the grass on the church campus. If you are interested in helping with this work, please contact the chairman of the Property Committee, David Dahl . Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Seeking personal prayer
but your need is private, and you don't want your name publicly posted in this eLink? There are now 'Prayer Cards' in the pew rack which can be filled out and placed in the offering plate. What happens then? Your request gets passed along to HLC's small confidential prayer team and Vicar Katie. In life's difficult times (we all have them), know that HLC isready to lift you up in prayer. You can also email Vicar Katie directly.
Service Volunteer Sign-ups
We have sign-ups available in the Narthex for all positions on one sheet. The electronic method is also available. You may also email the office if you wish to put your name on the sign-up. The sign-up book is for acolyte, cantor, greeter, lector, communion assistant, altar guild, head usher, flowers, sound booth and munch 'n mingle.

Celebrations
September Birthdays
01 James Haag
01 Carole Johnson
01 Dennis Schmidt
04 Avery Blackmon
05 TJ Johnson
07 Martin Arnold
07 Victor Stern
11 Patrick Johnson
17 Cody Almquist
17 Eric Johnson
22 Sherry Fincher
25 Jackie Dahl
28 Dawn Montoya
29 Wayne Erickson
29 Sally Lyons
Anniversaries
24 Clarence & Carolyn Merkord
Looking Ahead
September 11 (Wednesday)
7 PM Wine and the Word
September 14 (Saturday)
Feeding the 5,000
September 17 (Tuesday)
11:30 AM OWL's Lunch
September 18 (Wednesday)
9:30 AM Women's Bible Study
6 PM Adult Bible Study
September 22 Sunday)
Noon Pot-luck
September 25 (Wednesday)
7 PM Theology on Tap
Prayer List
Will you help us with keeping this list current and pertinent? Email the Office for updates or deletions from this list.
Dorian & Efraim Brandt ; Bowen David ; Stacie Welch ; Lana Guckian , niece of Christina Pompa; Christine Donoghue , sister of Heather Duewer; Wayne Erickson ; Steve Robles Jr. ; Greg Almquist ; Tonya Cermeno ; Weldon Zimmerman ; Chris Harris ; Wyatt Krueger , great nephew of Jill Johnson; Bobby O'Rear , friend of Connie Seigmund; Darlene Rydell ; Tommie Barrera , mother of Catherena Rydell; Jackie McGary ; Barbara Kinneman ; Nathan Pompa , grandson of Dennis & Christina Pompa; Doug Nelson , brother of Sharon Holman and Nancy Johnson; Sherry Fincher ; Linda Wahrmund; Heather Duewer; Dana Collins , co-worker of Bill Sigmund; Kelly Wilkerson; Jill Johnson ; Rex Schneider , nephew of Iola Sturm; David Lidell ; Kaitlyn , friend of the Seigmunds; Pastor Marcus and Kristen Bigott; Dwayne Davis; Ashley Dubey , cousin of Amanda Brown; Sandra Williams , friend of Connie Seigmund; family of Billye Jo Reed; Estella Patrick , granddaughter of Carol Conrad; Randa Nowotny , mother of Catherine Regan; Lorrie , cousin of Becky Zimmerman.
Military Service
Grant Carter, Jason Edwards, Johnathan Davis, Brighten Miller, Kasey Taylor and James Fletcher
Service Opportunity
Feeding the 5,000 breakfast
The next monthly breakfast will be Saturday, September 14 th  8:30 - 11 AM.
Hutto Community Food Pantry
Every Saturday. Volunteers need to arrive between 8 and 8:30 AM to help prepare the Pantry for the community. There are two forms that will need to be filled out upon arrival if you have never volunteered before. Please see the leadership at the front desk to get them.
Hand Bell Choir
If you would like to join the HLC Hand Bell Choir and be a part of this beautiful music ministry, please contact Glynda Vanecek by clicking on her name to send an email.
Adult Vocal Choir
If you would like to join the HLC Vocal Choir, please contact Barbie Johnson. The vocal choir practices every 2nd and 4th Sundays immediately following worship in the Sanctuary.
Knot Perfect Quilters
Please join the quilters on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 1 PM in the 502 Ministry Center as they continue to create those amazing quilts! Please contact Donna Fowler for more information.
Scripture Readings
The grumbling of the Pharisees and the scribes in today’s gospel is actually our holy hope: This Jesus welcomes sinners and eats with them. That our God wills to seek and to save the lost is not only a holy hope, it is our only hope. As Paul’s first letter to Timothy reminds us, “The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” Thanks be to God.
Exodus 32:7-14
Moses begs the Lord to turn from anger against the Hebrews
While Moses is on Mount Sinai, the people grow restless and make a golden calf to worship. Today’s reading shows Moses as the mediator between an angry God and a sinful people. Moses reminds God that the Israelites are God’s own people and boldly asks mercy for them.
Psalm 51:1-10
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love.
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Christ Jesus came for sinners
The letters to Timothy are called the Pastoral Epistles because they contain advice especially intended for leaders in the church. Here the mercy shown to Paul, who once persecuted the church, is cited as evidence that even the most unworthy may become witnesses to the grace of God.
Luke 15:1-10
Looking for the lost sheep, silver coin: Jesus eating with sinners
Jesus tells two stories that suggest a curious connection between the lost being found and sinners repenting. God takes the initiative to find sinners, each of whom is so precious to God that his or her recovery brings joy in heaven.
Worship Participants
Altar Guild
Barbara Kinnaman
Flowers
Open
Greeter
Clarence & Carolyn Merkord
Munch-n-Mingle
Open
Acolyte
Ursula Rydell
Cantor
Rey Segura
Lector
Nora Regan
Childrens Ministry
Childrens Church
Communion Asst.
Nora Regan
Sound
TJ Johnson
Usher
Open
Council Rep
Eric Johnson
Food Pantry Needs
1 lb. bags of beans, 1 lb. bags of rice Jelly, canned fruit, canned meats (chicken, Spam, tuna etc.), bar soap, spaghetti, pasta sauce, mac & cheese, boxed side dishes, canned vegetables, ravioli/spaghetti-o's, shampoo, body wash, laundry soap, toilet paper.
Office Info
Vicar Katie's Hours
Vicar Katie is normally in the HLC Office Monday thru Thursday from 9 AM until 4 PM (except Tuesday morning when she is at Baked'n Sconed from 9:30 til 11 AM). Although these are her normal hours, she is sometimes out of the office on HLC business such as visiting shut-ins and hospitals or other church business. Your are free to drop in, however it is recommended you call to be sure she is in.
Office Hours
Regular office hours are Tuesday thru Thursday from 9 AM until 1 PM.
Contact info
Reach the office by leaving a message on the Church phone (512) 759-2064.

To contact Vicar Katie for emergencies (24/7) phone her on her cell phone
(210) 416-3059
Lessons and Sermon video from this past Sunday, September 8 th . Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost