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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Our website will be the easiest way to connect to worship and other virtual gatherings
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Always visit the link particular the the specific date and time of the gathering.
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Scripture Readings for Sunday, March 29, 2020
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From the desk of Pastor Katie
Grace, peace and every good be with you!
Well, we're finding a new ways to keep up our usual rhythms. It's good to "see" you online in worship, Adult Sunday school and perhaps at my out of office office hours.
As we ponder
John 9 this week - what grips you? what jumps out at you? We can indeed find ways to be "sent" into this world with an unwavering testimony about the power of Christ that dwells within us, our homes and our church.
Ideas for this week:
- Write letters to folks. Need our church directory?? Email Pr. Katie.
- Sidewalk chalk encouraging things in front of your house so folks passing by can read it.
- Sign up for a Connect Group. These will be small groups of 6-8 to share, read, talk, pray and bless one another.
Please see the worship volunteer information - if you'd like to lead prayers of intercession or offer the thanksgiving moment - use the sign up links to do so.
Thanks for doing your best to log in and gather together virtually. We need each other in these times. I miss you all, please reach out for any reason. Be well, stay safe.
All my love,
Pastor Katie
P.S. - Out of office office hours this week will move to Wednesday, 3/25, 9:30 - 11:00 AM due to an irregular conflict with Pr. Katie's schedule. See link below.
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Worship
7:00pm
Gather your Bible and a candle.
To join audio only:
+1-408-525-6800
Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
+1-866-432-9903
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada)
Access Code: 209 259 910
Password: HLC32520 (
45232520 from phones)
10:30am
To join audio only:
+1-408-525-6800
Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
+1-866-432-9903
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada)
Access Code: 207 564 630
Password: HLC32920 (
45232920 from phones)
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Adult Sunday School
9:00am
Join by phone
+1-650-215-5226 United States Toll
Access code: 950 130 705
Meeting number: 950 130 705
Password: HLCSS0329
We will continue our study on the life and ministry of martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
All are welcome and encouraged to make this time of faith formation a part of your week.
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Connect Groups
Would you like to connect in a small group setting? We will share, read, talk, pray and bless one another. We will set-up various times and days of the week.
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Kids Ministry
Log-in to listen to a bible story together and a special Connect Group just for kids!
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Out of Office Office Hours
**Change for this week -- moved to Wednesday, 3/26 due to Pr. Katie's schedule**
Each Tuesday, Pastor Katie will "hangout" from 9:30am-11:00am.
Click link above, watch social media channels for the link or head on over to our church website to find link.
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Ministry Team Meetings
Ministry Teams will continue to meet virtually. Pastor Katie and team chairs will get details out soon.
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Have an idea for a virtual gathering or way to connect with one another in this unique situation?
Email Pastor Katie.
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Spring Cleaning the Cemetery - March 28, 8AM - *Postponed*
The cemetery will happen at a later date.
April OWL's - *Postponed*
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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
;
Darlene Rydell
;
Tommie Barrera
, mother of Catherena Rydell;
Jackie McGary
;
Nathan Pompa
, grandson of Dennis & Christina Pompa;
Sherry Fincher
;
Linda Wahrmund; Heather Duewer
;
Kelly Wilkerson
;
David Lidell
;
Kaitlyn
, friend of the Seigmunds;
Sandra Williams
, friend of Connie Seigmund;
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;
Krueger family
, nephew of Jill Johnson;
Mark Kreutzian; Annette Bryant; Helmer Dahl
;
Jason & Kristen Stewart family
step-brother of Amanda Brown;
Kathy Kinnaman
, mother of Dave Kinnaman;
Jill Hrynda
, friend of Storm Britten-Ilouno;
Jerry Haper
, uncle of Shelly Engelke;
Benedicta Ilouno
, adoptive mother of Storm Britten-Ilouno
Seeking personal prayer?
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.
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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.
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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.
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Youth Ministry
We have 19 young people going to summer camp and about $2000 left to raise - would you like to sponsor any part of this? Please talk to Pastor Katie.
A week of camp is $455. After the $100 deposit - we are trying to keep the cost at a minimum for parents.
Please keep in prayer Crosstrails ministry as they prepare for the summer, hire staff and craft a wonderful week of faith formation for our young people.
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Worship Participants
Lector
Bruce Duewer
Assisting Ministers
Sara Santoliquido
Brian Wardwell
Thanksgiving Moment
Claudia Cook
Childrens Ministry
Children's Message
Lector - Read the lessons for the day in worship.
Prayers - Two people to offer the prayers of intercession.
Thanksgiving moment - One person to share briefly (two or three minutes) something they are grateful for.
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Giving
During this time of physical distancing, HLC is committed to continuing to pay our staff - office and campus administrator, musicians and cleaning.
Please consider continuing to give financially to support our mission and ministry:
Mail a check
Mail at the office will be checked regularly.
Fill out and return paperwork to Irene Hackbarth
Click link above for instructions.
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Celebrations
March Birthdays
03 Barbie Johnson
08 Karin Stern
10 Carolyn Merkord
11 Joe Cook
11 Rob David Jr.
14 Matthew Cook
14 William Stern
15 Paula Martin
16 Matilda Rydell
21 Connie Seigmund
22 Harlan Svoboda
22 Kathy Svoboda
23 Lois Haag
24 Christian Koch
Anniversaries
10 Daniel & Leslie Doty
19 Mark & Nancy Lidell
31 Bobby & Karin Stern
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Adressing COVID-19
As a church community, we are closely monitoring the recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Texas Department of State Health Services and the ELCA.
We will comply with state and county orders that restrict gatherings of 10 or more until May 11.
At this time we are in phase 2 of our health plan:
- Worship will happen in an online format only.
- All meetings or gatherings will take place in virtual spaces only.
- All activities at church facilities will be canceled/postponed/suspended.
As you practice physical distancing, please remember:
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Practice good hand washing procedures. Wash hands with soap for at least as long as it takes to say the Lord's Prayer.
- Practice cough and sneeze etiquette.
- Use alcohol based hand-sanitizer when hand washing is not an option.
We will continuously monitor the situation, stay calm and be prepared.
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Ongoing
Online giving to HLC
We have enabled contributions to Hutto Lutheran via a Mobile Phone app.
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 Pastor Katie or 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 Rodney Westphal or Pastor Katie
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
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Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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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
Scott Brown
Sharon Holman
Rodney Westphal
Claudia Cook
Daniel Doty
Irene Hackbarth
Ernie Schmeisser
Frank Simon
Brian Wardwell
Becky Zimmerman
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Service Volunteer Sign-ups
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 1
st
and 2
nd
lessons and lead the congregation in responsive reading of the Psalm.
Assisting Ministers
: Two people to lead the prayers of intercession each Sunday.
Thanksgiving Moment
: Share with our assembly a
brief
experience of gratitude.
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Pastor Katie's Hours
Pastor Katie will primarily be working from home at this time. Please utilize her email or cell phone. She welcomes you to connect with her.
Office Hours
Regular office hours will not be kept at this time. If you need something, please email or call Pastor Katie.
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
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Sermon for March 22, 2020. Fourth Sunday in Lent.
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