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
JOY! JOY! JOY!!

The parables of the lost sheep and lost coin bring a deeper spiritual meaning for us to consider. While us human beings can be so fickle, the character of God is consistent - God has great JOY over every single one of God's created beings being found in God's love and grace.

We may not want to be found, we may feel like others have lost us on purpose...or we are ready to be found! God will not ever stop pursuing us - not a pursuit of anger or wrath, but a pursuit of love and grace.

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.

New Members and 4th Sunday Pot Luck
This Sunday we will be accepting new members to our HLC family. Following the worship service we will be having our monthly Pot Luck to have a chance to meet and greet our new family members.

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. This Sunday will be the last Sunday in the series as Vicar Katie will be with our confirmation youth in their retreat. There will be no Adult Sunday School Sept 29th.

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.

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
October 15 th the OWL's will have lunch at church at 11:30.
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 October 9 th . Meet 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
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.
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
17 Nadine Johnson
22 Sherry Fincher
25 Jackie Dahl
28 Dawn Montoya
29 Wayne Erickson
29 Sally Lyons
Anniversaries
24 Clarence & Carolyn Merkord
Looking Ahead
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
September 28 (Saturday)
8:30 AM Feeding the 5,000
October 9 (Wednesday)
7 PM Wine and the Word
October 15 (Tuesday)
11:30 AM OWL's lunch
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 28 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
As we are invited today to consider what it means to be managers (rather than owners) of all that we have, it is crucial to recall that we are bought with a price. “Christ Jesus, himself human, . . . gave himself a ransom for all.” Apart from the generosity of God we have nothing—we are nothing. By God’s gracious favor we have everything we need.
Amos 8:4-7
Warnings to those who trample on the needy and poor
Amos was called by God to prophesy in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Peace and prosperity in Israel led to corrupt business practices and oppression of the poor. The prophet declares that God will not tolerate such a situation.
Psalm 113
The Lord lifts up the poor from the ashes.
1 Timothy 2:1-7
One God, one mediator—Christ Jesus—who gave himself for all people
The Pastoral Epistles offer insight into how early Christians understood many practical matters, such as church administration and worship. The church’s focused prayer for others is an expression of the single-minded passion God has toward us in Jesus.
Luke 16:1-13
A shrewd manager: faithful in little, faithful in much; serving God/wealth
Jesus tells the curious story of a dishonest man who cheats his employer and then is commended by him for having acted so shrewdly. Jesus wonders why his own followers are less creative and diligent in their stewardship given that they are managers of a far more valuable household.
Worship Participants
Altar Guild
Barbara Kinnaman
Flowers
Clarence & Carolyn Merkord celebrating their Anniversary
Greeter
Jane Sweeney
Munch-n-Mingle
Open
Acolyte
Allison
Cantor
Leslie Doty
Lector
Dave Kinnaman
Childrens Ministry
Childrens Church
Communion Asst.
Rodney Westphal
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 15 th . Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost