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You are welcome at Hutto Lutheran Church
regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, belief, income level or education. We invite you to be a part of this faith community
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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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Sunday, May 5, 2024
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Paraments color: WHITE
Scripture Readings for May 5, 2024
This Sunday’s image of the life the risen Christ shares with us is the image of friendship. We are called to serve others as Jesus came to serve; but for John’s gospel, the image of servanthood is too hierarchical, too distant, to capture the essence of life with Christ. Friendship captures the love, the joy, the deep mutuality of the relationship into which Christ invites us. The Greeks believed that true friends are willing to die for each other. This is the mutual love of Christian community commanded by Christ and enabled by the Spirit.
Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
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From the Pastor's Desk
Grace and peace to you!
Many thanks to all who helped in so many different ways for the fish fry! Thank you to the fish fry event team, to the desert team, to the fryers, to those who served food, to all who signed up for volunteer slots, to the musicians, to the VBS team, to the scouts for tasty cobbler, to the fire fighters, to those who donated items, and to all who came out for a fun filled day. So grateful to be church together!
God’s peace,
Pastor Amanda
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Hutto Lutheran Directory Last Call!
The Fellowship Committee would like to create an updated pictorial church directory to aid in our congregation communicating and getting to know one another. This Sunday May 5th is the last chance for providing directory updates.
You can check your information to make sure it is accurate. If there are updates to be made you can fill out a form with updated information. Stay tuned in May to hear more from Fellowship about the picture part of the directory.
Click here to update your information online.
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Feeding the 5,000
Join us this Saturday to help feed breakfast to the community.
Want to welcome guests and spend time visiting with the community? No certificate needed. Food distribution is 9:00am-12pm.
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HLC Youth Bingo Fundraiser
Please join us after worship for a potluck luncheon & bingo games on Sunday, May 5th. Bingo cards will be on sale 4 for $20 or $5 each. All funds help benefit our youth programs. A Mexican themed potluck lunch & desserts will be provided by the youth families in our congregation. Kids attending (5 and under) will receive 1 card for free.
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Knot Perfect Quilters
meet this Sunday in the 502 building at 1 PM. Come for fellowship, cutting, ironing, matching, sewing, and quilting. Join us to try your hand at the different steps it takes to make a quilt. All are welcome! For more information contact Donna Fowler 512-736-2001.
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Wine and the Word
Wine and the Word will meet on Wednesday, May 8th at 7pm at Rio Grande.
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VBS Registration Deadline June 9th
Our VBS is on it’s way. Don’t miss or you’ll be sad we say. The Bible with Seuss will be lots of fun. Register Here!
From June 24 to June 28.
Hutto Lutheran Church, 402 Church Street.
With fish on the lawn, It’s the place you should go!
Each Night Kids Free Dinner from 5:30 to 6,
Festivities from 6-8 .You will like it you’ll see
Don’t miss a day. Not 1, 2, or 3.
Bible Lessons, Crafts and Snacks.
Thing 1 and Thing 2 and the Cat in the Hat.
Sam I am, the Grinch, and the Who’s,
And other Seuss stories, help us learn the good news! On Friday, we’ll have a big Seuss Celebration!
The whole family can join us and all of creation!
It may be the best day of your summer vacation!
Face painting, pop corn, a bounce house, and games With all this Seuss fun, you will be glad you came!
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One More VBS Adult Volunteer
The Hutto Lutheran Church Dr. Suess VBS is in need of 1 more adult volunteer.
The link to sign up is: https://vbspro.events/p/d87d1a
For more information contact the
VBS director, Emily Page, 512-968-8152).
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Last VBS Meeting June 9th
The last VBS meeting will be June 9th after church
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VBS Supplies Due May 12
Thank you to all of you who took a post it and agreed to gather VBS supplies. Please drop the items off at the church office by May 12th.
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VBS Training June 23rd
Youth Safe Gatherings Training, decoration set up and snack practice run through will be June 23rd after church.
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Blessing of the Graduates
Join us for worship May 19th as we pray for our Hutto Lutheran Church graduates.
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Bold Women's Day 2024
Celebrate the bold women in your life.
Bold Women’s Day–May 26th– celebrates all Lutheran women who have acted or are acting boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ. Some women are bold in their unceasing prayers. Other women are bold in their service to those in need. Still other women are bold in their advocacy or through their hospitality. Whether we live out our bold story of faith in the workplace, family home or community, our faith compels us to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s all about living out our baptismal call, about being a disciple of Christ. Are you bold? To find out more contact Barbie Johnson, 512-947-5618.
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More opportunities for Music
The choir will be singing more regularly and will continue to meet 2nd and 4th Sundays after church. The bell choir will continue to meet the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9:30am.
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Youth Christian Education: for ages Pre-K thru High School at 9am sing-a-long opener in the Fellowship Hall followed by upper and lower elementary classes. | |
Confirmation
Pastor Amanda will be continuing the first year of confirmation classes. This year will be focused on the Small Catechism.
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Adult Study on the Parables of Jesus
Pastor George Reswik is beginning a study on the parables of Jesus that meets on Sundays at 9:15am in the house at 502 Church street (the house next to the church office house).
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Quilting Workshop
Sunday, June 9th, 11:30-4:00
There are lots of ways to make a quilt. Barbara Sylvester is leading a workshop on June 9th right after church, in the Fellowship Hall to share some of those ways. Please join in the fun. It's a salad potluck too, so if you have a favorite salad to share with the group for lunch, we will enjoy some food and fellowship before we start learning.
If you have questions, please contact Donna Fowler @ (512) 736-2001. Please mark your calendar!
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Financial Status
The Financial Status of HLC thru the end of March 2024:
Total expenditures $48,319
Total income $54,865 for a
Income over expenses by $6,546
Attendance
April 7: 60
April 14: 118
April 21: 90
April 28: 76
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Prayer List
Have a prayer request? Email the Office with a prayer request for you or someone you love. Requests will be left on the list for a month. Feel free to submit request again for continued prayers.
Patti Lynn Krueger, niece of Jill Johnson, the family of Sammy Lyons, Lois Haag, the family of Henry Torres, the family of Peggy Almquist and Debbie Cummins, Bob, uncle of Chris Graham.
Seeking personal prayer?
If your need is private, and you don't want your name publicly posted in this eLink email the Office 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.
Know someone who could use a prayer blanket?
Many thanks to our prayer shawl ministry team for blankets made for HLC congregation. Supplies for fleece tie prayer blankets available to make a blanket for anyone in the community in need of prayer. Email Pastor Amanda pastor@huttolutheranchurch.org to find out more.
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Worship Participants
Council Rep
Kirtus Kolar
Altar Guild
Karen Bryant
Cantor
Leslie Doty
Acolyte
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Lector
Barb Kinnaman
Assisting Minister
Meg Jameson
Communion Assistant
Meg Jameson
Communion Basket
Bradley Jameson
Children's Message
Barbie Johnson
Altar Flowers
Daniel Doty
Thanksgiving Moment
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Worship Volunteers
We are the body of Christ, and everyone's gifts are important! We need your help. Sign up to lead at the Hutto Lutheran Church Sign up Genius. If you want direction on leading let Pastor Amanda know and she can train you.
Greeter - Welcome members and guests
Lector - Read the lessons for the day in worship.
Assisting Minister - One or two people to offer the prayers of intercession.
Communion Assistant - Assist with serving communion.
Altar Guild - Set up for and take down communion settings.
Thanksgiving moment - One person to share briefly (two or three minutes) something they are grateful for.
Altar Flowers provide flowers for both sides of the altar.
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May Birthdays
1 Daniel Doty
3 Doyle McGary
5 Randall Craig
5 Leslie Doty
5 Iola Sturm
6 Marie Arnold
11 Ernie Schmeisser
12 Victoria Mueller
18 Rodney Westphal
19 Angela Romo
22 Grayson Doty
24 Lloyd Mattingly
25 Dave Kinnaman
27 Carol Kaminski
27 Becky Zimmerman
28 Brenda Graham
28 Kirtus Kolar
30 Kaedyn Kolar
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May Anniversaries
5 Martin & Jenna Arnold
6 Randall & Darlene Rydell
14 Dave & Barb Kinnaman
16 TJ & Barbie Johnson
17 Frank & Trudy Simon
28 Dennis & Donna Slocum
29 Dennis & Christina Pompa
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Office Info
Pastor Amanda is in Hutto Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays either at the church or out making visits. If you would like to visit with her and want to confirm she will be in the office or schedule a time, you can reach her by phone 512-636-9784 or by email pastor@huttolutheranchurch.org.
Office Hours
Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday 9 AM - 1 PM or by appointment.
Contact info
Reach the office by leaving a message on the Church phone (512) 759-2064 or email the church office at office@huttolutheranchurch.org
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