Scripture Readings for Sunday, September 19, 2021
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Today we hear James warn against selfish ambition, while the disciples quarrel over which one of them is the greatest. Jesus tells them the way to be great is to serve. Then, to make it concrete, he puts in front of them a flesh-and-blood child. We are called to welcome the children God puts in front of us, to make room for them in daily interaction, and to give them a place of honor in the assembly.
From the desk of Pastor Katie

Grace, peace and every good be with you!

Sunday was "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday.
Here's the ideas that Cathy Bryant shared in the Thanksgiving Moment:


  • Browse this wish list for hurricane relief items:  Hurricane Ida Relief Amazon Wish List Items are set up to be Shipped to First Lutheran Church in Lafayette, LA which is coordinating some relief efforts.

  • Make a financial gift to the Hutto Lutheran Pastoral Discretionary Fund. Thus far, this fund has served 36 households in the amount of $16,660. At the start of the pandemic this fund was created to help people seeking assistance for rent, utilities, etc. Many times we are working closely with Hutto Resource Center to help fill some gaps in what needs are left after they have assisted too. Please memo your check or make a donation online.

  • Make a donation of finance, product to Hutto Resource Center. You can also just hop on your social media and share their work and resources too. We are grateful for the partnership we share with HRC.

This list isn't exhaustive by any means...whatever sparks your interest or passions - go serve in that way in the coming weeks.

Adopt-A-School: Hutto Elementary
There's been a great response so far - THANK YOU!! If you'd like to sign up for a month - please visit this link or get in touch with me or Jill Johnson. There will be 2-3 people per month, so no need to feel like you're taking it on all yourself. You'll bring the snacks/drinks to church the Sunday before the meeting and we'll get them delivered.

Please keep all students, staff and administration for all Hutto ISD schools in your prayers!


All my love to each of you.
Peace and grace be with you,
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Pastor Katie

Coming up - mark those calendars!:

October 15-17th - Fall Women's Retreat
April 22 - 24th - Spring Congregational Retreat at Camp Chrysalis

Details you need to know about our in-person worship opportunity are on our website - www.huttolutheranchurch.org Live-stream option for worship will remain indefinitely.
Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.
Cross Trails Ministry Fall Festival
The traditional Chili Cook-Off is being replaced by a Fall Festival September 18th with Craft vendors, food trucks, Kids activities, Quilt display, Auction, Music and a Corn Hole Tournament. Click here or on the image to the right to view the flyer.
Online Giving
The Online Giving (Give Plus) is being phased out the end of September. A new App 'Vanco Mobile' has been created by Vanco to replace the Give Plus. We are in the process of setting up this new giving format. Go to your app store and install the Vanco Payments Mobile Access. Open the app and search for our church. Enter Hutto and it should display Hutto Lutheran Church. If you have any questions, please contact Rodney Westphal or Pastor Katie.
Worship

Join the live-stream using the link below:


Adult Sunday School

Click to Join:
9 AM
Join us to discuss a devotion from the Center for Action and Contemplatoin.

Meeting number/access code:
163 264 5683
Password: StudyTogether (78839864 from phones and video systems)

To join audio only:
+1-650-215-5226 United States Toll

All are welcome and encouraged to make this time of faith formation a part of your week.
Children's and Youth Ministry


Sunday School for PK - 5 meets behind the office building - bring a towel or chair to sit on and wear some bug spray.


Wednesday Evening Bible Study

Adult Bible study resumed in September meeting on the first and third Wednesdays from 6:30 until 7:30 PM. September 15th is our next meeting. We will be working thru the Bible using the Bible Project.

Sept 1st: Click Here to Join
Meeting number:
2367 925 7054
Password:
BeInTheWord (23468439 from phones and video systems)
Call-in: +1-650-215-5226
Out of Office Office Hours

Click to Join:

Meeting number: 163 301 7370
Password: ChitChat (24482428 from phones and video systems)

Join by phone
+1-650-215-5226 United States Toll

Each Tuesday, Pastor Katie will "hangout" from 9:30am-11:00am.
Ministry Team Meetings

Ministry Teams continue to meet. Please check with your ministry team chair and/or council representative.
Financial Status
The Financial status of HLC thru the end of August follows:
Total expenditures $144,780
Total income $111,978
Small Group Ministry
Wine and the Word: October 15th at 7 PM behind the church under the trees.
Adult Bible Study: September 15th. On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. We will be working thru the bible using The Bible Project.
Women's Bible Study: September 15 - 9:30 AM (Third Wednesday of the Month)

The Portals of Prayer devotion booklets are available for pick up on the table in the gathering area on the way into worship and the porch of the office building. They are in the white mailbox - please sanitize your hands before and after picking one up.
Have an idea for a virtual gathering or way to connect with one another in this unique situation? Email Pastor Katie.
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; Steve Robles Jr.; Greg Almquist; Tonya Cermeno; Weldon Zimmerman; Chris Harris; Tommie Barrera, mother of Catherena Rydell; Jackie McGary; Nathan Pompa, grandson of Dennis & Christina Pompa; Sherry Fincher; Linda Wahrmund; Kelly Wilkerson; David Lidell; Sandra Williams, friend of Connie Seigmund; Randa and Doug Nowotny, parents of Catherine Regan; Buddy & Karyl Townsend & Debra Schmidt, friends of Dave & Barb Kinnaman; Lois Miller, sister of Jane Sweeny; Annette Bryant; Helmer Dahl; Kathy Kinnaman, mother of Dave Kinnaman; Jill Hrynda, friend of Storm Britten-Ilouno; Benedicta Ilouno, adoptive mother of Storm Britten-Ilouno; Kathy Svoboda, her coworkers, those who's COVID-19 tests they are running; Fred Schmidt and family, co-worker of Dave Kinnaman; Jarvis Thormalen, Leslie Doty's grandfather; Curtis and Mimi Shoemaker, friends of Barb and Dave Kinnaman; Gay Rie McLaughlin, friend of Irene Hackbarth; Anne Hinkle friend of Catherine Regan; Brett Leech, cousin of Pat Hayden; Lynda Herrin; Oliver Wardwell, grandson of Becky & Brian Wardwell; Martha Bissex, grandmother of Daniel Doty; Sandy Madsen, friend of Jane Bolgen; Marvin Stromberg; Doug Nowotny, father of Catherine Regan; Roland Hernandez; Tyler Raisbeck friend of Heather Duewer; Jenna Arnold; Patti Krueger, Jill Johnson's niece; Ida Dickey, sister of Glenda Mattingly; Emelia Johnson; Debbie Cummins; Katie Wissink, niece of Barb Kinnaman; Barb Kinnaman; Caleb Graef, friend of the Seigmunds; family of Jerry Dawson, brother-in-law of Iola Sturm; Buddy and Glynda Vanecek on the death of Buddy's mother; Son and Daughter of Rosemary Schmidt who live in Louisiana; Donna Adams, sister of Glenda Mattingly; Billy Hewitt, friend of Darlene Rydell; Jesse Barrera, brother of Catharena Rydell

Seeking personal prayer?
If your need is private, and you don't want your name publicly posted in this eLink email Pastor Katie directly.
Your request can get passed along to HLC's small confidential prayer team. In life's difficult times (we all have them), know that HLC is ready to lift you up in prayer.

Military Service
Grant Carter, Johnathan Davis, Brighten Miller, Kasey Taylor and James Fletcher.
Hutto Resource Center Food Pantry
Hutto Rsource Center will continue to operated in a limited fashion. If you are able to donate, donations can be placed in the bin outside the south-side door to the fellowship hall.
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.
Worship Participants

Lector
Frank Simon

Assisting Minister
Kirtus & Kaedyn Kolar

Children's Ministry
Heather Duewer

Altar Flowers


Thanksgiving Moment


Music
Glynda Vanecek

Council Rep
Frank Simon

We will still need people to sign up to volunteer in worship

Lector - Read the lessons for the day in worship.
Assisting Minister - One or two people to offer the prayers of intercession.
Thanksgiving moment - One person to share briefly (two or three minutes) something they are grateful for.
Altar Flowers sign-up is in the same location as volunteers.
Giving

Please consider continuing to give financially to support our mission and ministry:

Mail a check
Mail at the office will be checked regularly.

Download GivePlus to your device and search Hutto Lutheran Church.

Use the 'Give Now' button on our website to make a one-time or recurring offering gift.
Celebrations
September Birthdays
01 James Haag
01 Dennis Schmidt
04 Avery Blackmon
05 TJ Johnson
07 Martin Arnold
07 Lara Bridges
07 Victor Stern
13 Connor Dyment
17 Cody Almquist
17 Eric Johnson
17 Nadine Johnson
17 Roland Hernandez
22 Sherry Fincher
25 Jackie Dahl
28 Dawn Montoya
29 Wayne Erickson
29 Sally Lyons
Adressing COVID-19
Face covering requirement for worship remains in place.
Please check with the chair of your ministry team for details on how they are meeting.
Hutto Lutheran Church Council
Name & Ministry Team
You may send a person an email by clicking on the bold ministry team position

Executive Committee
Cathy Bryant - Council President
Frank Simon - Vice-President
John Campbell - Secretary
Rodney Westphal - Treasurer
Council Members
Rodney Westphal - Stewardship & Finance
Daniel Doty - Education & Youth
Nora Regan - Education & Youth
Irene Hackbarth - Financial Secretary
Claudia Cook - Outreach & Fellowship
Irene Hackbarth - Outreach & Fellowship
Frank Simon - Worship & Music
John Campbell - Worship & Music
Becky Zimmerman - Property
Service Volunteer Sign-ups
Sign up to volunteer in worship. You may also email the office if you wish to put your name on the sign-up. The sign-up book is for lector, assisting ministers and thanksgiving moment.

Service Volunteer Descriptions
If you would like a more complete description of any of the positions, please contact someone on the Worship and Music committee or Pastor Katie.


Lector: Read the 1st and 2nd lessons and lead the congregation in responsive reading of the Psalm.
Assisting Ministers: One or two people to lead the prayers of intercession each Sunday.
Thanksgiving Moment: Share with our assembly a brief experience of gratitude.

Sign Up Here: Service Volunteers
Office Info
Pastor Katie's Hours
Pastor Katie is primarily working from the church office. Please utilize her email or cell phone. She welcomes you to connect with her. Her office hours will vary with visitations and other church business that takes her out of the office.

Office Hours
Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday 9am - 1pm or by appointment.

Contact info
Reach the office by leaving a message on the Church phone (512) 759-2064.

To contact Pastor Katie for emergencies (24/7) phone her on her cell phone
(210) 416-3059