Our Mission
We are one body in Christ, sent in faith to share God's Love, through Worship, Service, Fellowship and Witness.
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Announcements
From the desk of Vicar Katie
What's your filter for living? What is it that EVERYTHING you do must pass through?

In Luke 20:27-38 Jesus uses and gives us a filter - God is a God of the living, not of the dead. In this life and the next.

Our living here and now MUST be about those things that bring unburdened, satisfied, blessed life.

How is our life here and now about bearing witness to the power of the Resurrection?

Grace, peace and every good be with you!


Nov 17 - Congregational Meeting
This is our yearly meeting to look at the proposed budget for 2020 and elect council members. Meeting will take place right after worship in the sanctuary.

Adult Sunday morning class
This Sunday, we will continue reading and discussing T he Universal Christ by Richard Rohr . Check that out. We will be discussing chapters 16-17 and the Afterword this Sunday.

We will NOT have class Nov 24. Book study will finish Dec 1.

We'll start up again in January with a study on Prayer. Hope you all can join!

Santa Lucia
The celebration of Santa Lucia will be on Sunday, December 15 th immediately following the worship service. The children are invited to participate in the program that honors the Swedish heritage of our congregation. There will be one practice on Saturday, December 14 th at 9 AM in the church sanctuary. If you need more information, please contact Donna Fowler.
Poinsettias for sale
This holiday season we would like to offer an opportunity to obtain a Poinsettia in honor of, or in memory of a loved one. The Poinsettias will be displayed along the altar during the Christmas season. A commemoration insert with your name and those of whom you wish to remember will be included in the service bulletin on December 24 th evening service. All orders need to be placed and paid for by November 24, 2019.

Bunco Night
Here is a fun way to raise funds to send our kids to summer camp: Bunco Night December 7th (Saturday) 6:30 PM.
Please come join us for a bit of holiday cheer, fellowship & fun festivities! We are hosting dinner, drinks & dessert in the fellowship hall. It is $15 to play and all proceeds will be donated to our youth program. We have 24 seats that we would like to fill for the game. Please RSVP “yes” here to reserve your seat. We would prefer this event to be for adults only, but you may bring a guest (friend or neighbor). Please include them when you RSVP. We will eat & mingle then the game will start promptly at 7 p.m. There will be music, prizes & more. No experience is needed to play.  
All it's going to take is 24 people to sign up for a night of rolling dice and having a good time to send 1 person to camp.


Ornaments for Sale
Celebrate and share the Holiday Season with family and friends by purchasing an ornament with our beautiful 127 Year old Hutto Lutheran Church on it. Ornaments are $5 each and are available after church services each Sunday thru December 22.

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 November 20 th  beginning at 6:30 for 1 hour in the fellowship hall.

Did you know??
The outreach committee has established a casserole ministry for emergency meals for the community. If you are interested in participating by being on the list to make casseroles, please contact Vicar Katie or Connie Schmeisser (603-785-3105). You'll be contacted when it's your turn to make a casserole. Know of somebody who could use a meal? Let Vicar Katie or Connie know.

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.
Small Group Ministry
Bible Study
Our next meeting will be Wednesday  November 20 th  in the Fellowship Hall. Meeting time is from 6:30 until 7:30 PM.
OWL's Luncheon
November 19 th the OWL's will have lunch at church at 11:30. Sousanna Stratmann, author of Sousanna The Lost Daughter will be the guest speaker. Sousanna was born in Pirgos, Greece. As a young child she was taken from her family and brought to the US where she was adopted by and American couple. You can read more about Sousanna here .
Theology on Tap
Our next meeting will be Wednesday  November 27 th  at the Downtown Hall of Fame. Time 7 PM.
Wine and the Word
Our next meeting will be November 13 th . Meet at 7 PM at Rio Grande.
Women's Bible Study
Ladies, our next Bible study will take place Wednesday  November 20 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
November Birthdays
01 Amanda Brown
01 Suzanne Erickson
01 Frank Simon
01 Andy Simon
02 Alison Rydell
06 Chris Graham
06 Emelia Johnson
06 Emma Lawhon
06 Julia Vandagriff
10 Robert Engelke-Johnson
10 Christina Pompa
12 Sarah Johnson
14 Katie Rydell
18 Lindsie Almquist
19 Doreen Holmstrom
23 Carol Conrad
26 Sharon Holman
26 Brandt Rydell
27 Zachary Salih
 Anniversaries
09 Ernie & Connie Schmeisser
17 Brent & Katie Wegner
21 Justin Hutson & Lacey Griffith
26 Brian & Becky Wardwell
Looking Ahead
November
13 (Wednesday)
7 PM Wine and the Word
17 (Sunday)
11:30 AM Congregational Meeting
19 (Tuesday)
11:30 AM OWL's Lunch
20 (Wednesday)
9:30 AM Women's Bible Study
23 (Saturday)
8:30 Feeding the 5,000
27 Wednesday
7 PM Theology on Tap
28 (Thursday)
Office closed for Thanksgiving
30 (Saturday)
8 AM Hangin' the Greens
December
7 (Saturday)
6:30 PM Bunco
14 (Saturday)
1:30 PM Vicar Katie Ordination
15 (Sunday)
3 PM Katie Wegner installation

Prayer List
Will you help us with keeping this list current and pertinent? Email the Office for updates or deletions from this list.
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 ; Nathan Pompa , grandson of Dennis & Christina Pompa; 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; Sandra Williams , friend of Connie Seigmund; Estella Patrick , granddaughter of Carol Conrad; Randa Nowotny , mother of Catherine Regan Barbara Kinnaman ; Buddy & Karyl Townsend & Debra Schmidt , friends of Dave & Barb Kinnaman; Lois Miller , sister of Jane Sweeny; Violeta , a student in our community; James Gregory , uncle of Amanda Brown; family of Dwayne Davis
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, November 23 rd  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 end is near. There is no doubt about it. The warnings are dire. The tone of today’s texts is ominous. But the baptized know how to live in the “meantimes.” The baptized are strengthened for the living of these days in word and sacrament. The baptized rally around the invitation of the apostle: “Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right.”
Malachi 4:1-2a
A day of blistering heat for the arrogant; a day of healing sun for the righteous
Malachi, whose name means “my messenger,” warns that the day of the Lord is coming. On that day, the evil will be destroyed like stubble in a fire, but the “sun of righteousness” will shine on those who fear God.
Psalm 98
In righteousness will the Lord judge the world.
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Do not be idle, but do what is right for the sake of Christ
Some members of the Thessalonian community, because of their belief in the nearness of Christ’s return, had ceased to work, living off the generosity of other members of the community. Paul warns them bluntly that if they want to eat, they need to work.
Luke 21:5-19
Jesus speaks of wars, endurance, betrayal, and suffering for his sake
As history moves toward God’s fulfillment there will be frightening signs and events. Before the end, believers will draw strength from their relationship to God and shall be given the words they need to testify and to endure without fear.
Worship Participants
Altar Guild
Sharon Holman
Flowers
Sharon Holman
Greeter
Brian & Becky Wardwell
Munch-n-Mingle
Open
Acolyte
Grayson Doty
Cantor
Leslie Doty
Lector
Sharon Holman
Childrens Ministry
Childrens Church
Communion Asst.
Sharon Holman
Sound
TJ Johnson
Usher
Open
Council Rep
Ernie Schmeisser
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, November 10 th . Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost.