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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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All Saints Day
November 1, 2026
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Paraments color: WHITE
Scripture Readings for November 1, 2026
All Saints celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ. As November heralds the dying of the landscape in many northern regions, the readings and liturgy call us to remember all who have died in Christ and whose baptism is complete. At the Lord’s table we gather with the faithful of every time and place, trusting that the promises of God will be fulfilled and that all tears will be wiped away in the new Jerusalem.
Revelation 7:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
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Grace and peace be to you!
Several years ago, a woman named Arlene Campbell who was originally from New York moved to Texas to be closer to her son John. She eventually moved to Round Rock and started coming to Hutto Lutheran Church. One Sunday, she invited people to come to her house in Round Rock and learn how to tie quilts. The group started out small and grew and grew and grew and began to call themselves, “the Knot Perfect Quilters.” Eventually they began meeting in the 502 ministry center.
The quilts are part of a program through Lutheran World Relief and are called “mission quilts.” Since the program began in 1945 over 28 million quilts have been made through LWR and sent around the world.
The quilts are sent to people in dire need, people who have lost their homes, or their jobs or family. The quilts are not always used to keep warm. Sometimes they are used for a tent, for a floor covering, to gather and carry supplies, or to wrap their babies in. They are made very sturdy so they can last, with a top, a middle and a backing. The quilts themselves embody the peace of home and are a reminder of God’s love and grace in the midst of the unknown.
A few years ago there was an earthquake in Haiti and many buildings were not left standing. The Knot perfect quilters were able to send 55 quilts to children in an orphanage (if you ever want to see pictures there is a book in our Narthex).
This Sunday, our congregation will bless quilts made by the Knot Perfect Quilters as they are sent on their way to those in need. Many thanks to the HLC quilters for your many hours of quilting and to members for donating supplies and funds to this ministry.
As can be seen in their name, the quilters are always open to newcomers and anyone who wants to learn more about this ministry, even if they are “knot perfect.” What a great reminder of our Lutheran Theology that reminds us that we are all 100% saint and 100% sinner, that though we are not perfect, God can use our hands to do some incredible things!
This Sunday, November 1st, the church will gather and celebrate All Saints Sunday. You are invited to light candles during worship for those who have died.
All Saints' Day celebration has a long history in the worship life of the Christian Church. It began as a commemoration of the martyrs who had died for the faith, and it has since become a day when we honor and remember those who have died and are in heaven as well as the faithful saints of the present. Martin Luther held that all Christians are simultaneously sinner and saint--a sinner because of our rebellious nature, but a saint because of salvation in Jesus.
In Sweden in the year 731 AD, 1 November was designated a day of remembrance for saints of the church who had no days of their own. In recent years, people in Sweden began putting lighted candles on the graves of the departed on All Saints’ Day. The countless points of light from the candles and lanterns placed on graves form beautiful patterns in the snow. People also lay flowers and wreaths on graves.
This Sunday night you are invited to gather at the historic Hutto Lutheran Cemetery (550 county Road 135) at 5:30pm. Like those first Swedish immigrants to Hutto we will be gathering around a circle of light, sharing stories and placing candles on the graves to give thanks for the saints.
Hope to see you this Sunday! Giving thanks for you living saints too.
God’s peace,
Pastor Amanda
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OWLS: Wed, Oct 28, 11:30am
As we were unable to arrange a trip to Down Home Ranch this month, our OWLS gathering will be a fun filled time of fellowship playing games.
Bring your favorite game to share with others. The potluck theme suggestions include "cool weather" dishes: stew, soup, chili, cornbread etc.
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Meals for Dennis Slocum
Dennis Slocum is recovering from a surgery at SPJST Skilled Nursing in Taylor, after a fracture.
Sign up to visit Dennis and bring him lunch. Review the available slots here.
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HLC Committee Meetings Week
Hutto Lutheran embodies the body of Christ at the beginning of each month by the meeting of 7 active committees (Fellowship, Outreach, Property and Cemetery, Worship and Music, Christian Education, Stewardship and Finance and Communications). There are other committees that meet as needed including the Vacation Bible School and Fundraising committees. Guests are welcome to these meetings. Times and locations (in person or online) are listed in the Sunday bulletin and on the HLC google calendar through the HLC website. Questions can be directed to points of contact for each committee listed in the bottom of the elink or to the church office.
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All Saints at the Cemetery
Sunday, November 1st, 5:30pm
Join us at the historic Hutto Lutheran Cemetery (550 County Road 135) at 5:30PM on November 1st for the 3rd annual All Saints gathering. Like those first Swedish immigrants to Hutto we will be gathering around a fire (or back up burn ban safe option), telling stories, singing together and placing candles on the graves to give thanks for the saints. Bring your lawn chairs! Contact Becky Zimmerman for more information 512-630-4294
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2027 Flower Chart
Many thanks to all who have donated flowers to prepare our altar to worship the Lord in 2026!
The new flower chart for 2027 will be available in the Narthex beginning November 15th.
Online sign ups are available here
*The office does its best to update both sign ups so that they match. In the event there is a duplicate sign up, dates can be shared or adjusted. The office will email accordingly.
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Glynda Vanecek's Retirement
After more than 20 years of faithfully filling the sanctuary of Hutto Lutheran Church with beautiful music, our organist, Glynda Vanaček, is retiring. Week after week, Glynda’s playing has led our praise, lifted our spirits, and enriched our worship services in ways words can hardly express.
As we give thanks for her two decades of dedicated service, leadership, and heart, we invite everyone to stop by the table in the Narthex to sign a thank-you card for Glynda. Please take a moment to share a fond memory or a word of gratitude to bless her in this next season!
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Hutto 150th Anniversary
Join us as Hutto celebrates a major milestone, 150 years since our story began! The community is invited to gather at Adam Orgain Park on Saturday, November 14, 2026, for an evening of celebration honoring Hutto's history and the people who've made it home. Festivities will kick off in the early evening (exact start time coming soon), so bring the family and help us mark a century and a half of Hutto.
HLC will have a booth. Let Pastor Amanda know if you want to share about HLC.
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Congregational Meeting
November 15th following Worship
- Election of Council members
- Approval of Budget
If you are planning to join by Zoom or call in (audio only) please let the church office (office@huttolutheranchurch.org, 512-759-2064) or Johnny Walker (512-632-5801) know so we can provide additional instructions on voting.
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Youth Christian Education
Meets Sundays at 9:00am
Pre-k-2nd Grade: Led by Ms. Leslie meets in Classroom 2
3rd Grade-6th Grade: Led by Ms. Heather meets in Classroom 3
Confirmation students: Led by Pastor Amanda, meets in the church office
High School: Led by Barbie Johnson and Max Ebert, meets in the 502 Ministry Center
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Sunday School Round Up
Meets Sundays at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall
A time built for all generations to sing, dance or play an instrument! Sheet music/chords are available upon request from Pastor Amanda.
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Adult Co-Ed Class
Adult Co-Ed class meets in the 502 Ministry Center on Sunday mornings at 9:00am. Contact Daniel Doty.
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Women's Bible Study
Women's Bible study meets Sundays at 9:00am in the church office. Studying the book "Help is Here", by Max Lucado.
For more information contact Sherry Fincher, 303-919-7770.
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Adult Catechism Class
Have you ever wondered the meaning and significance behind the things we say each week in worship like the Lord's Prayer, the Apostles Creed, the Ten Commandments, baptism and communion?
Sherry Fincher is leading a class on Martin Luther's Small Catechism and other Lutheran topics this fall on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 1:00pm at her home. For questions, text Sherry at 303-919-7770.
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Knot Perfect Quilters
"Those who sleep under a quilt, sleep under a blanket of love."
The HLC Knot Perfect Quilters is a small group. We meet twice a month to make quilts to send to Lutheran World Relief for distribution throughout the world wherever there is a great need in times of hardship and disaster. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 3:00 in the 502 ministry center. Finished tops are tied, four-patch matches are made, and quilt top designs are created to be sewn into tops. Much of the sewing is done at home. All are welcome.
Special programs include a yearly Quiltathon event in the fall and God’s Work Our Hands.
Contact Barbara Sylvester.
Email: bnsylvester@twc.com Cell: 903-819-4004
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry Learn to knit or crochet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month in the church office meeting room at 1 PM.
For more information, contact Jane Bolgen, 512-413-7242.
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Thursday Evening Women's Bible Study
Looking for a quiet space to slow down, connect, and go deeper in your faith? Join us on the second and 4th Thursdays of the month at 6:00pm in the church office for a Women’s Bible Study, led by Pastor Amanda. Come as you are. Bring your real story, share transparently, and ask the tough, honest questions without judgment as we grow together in God’s word. All women are welcome!
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Feeding the 5,000
Join us every month on the 1st and 3rd Saturday morning from 9am to 12 Noon to help feed a free breakfast to the community. Volunteer opportunities are available for welcoming guests and spending time visiting with the community. To volunteer, Please use this link. Also, just a reminder that a Food Handler’s card is required to volunteer in the kitchen. Please direct any questions to Irene Hackbarth or Jackie McGary.
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HLC Music
Bell choir- HLC Bell choir is regrouping and recruiting new members to continue the mission of praise through music in our church. We will have opportunities to play in small group quartets and as a larger ensemble for special occasions. Sign up for small group time slots will be posted on the music room door. I will coordinate quartet rehearsal times with each group signed up so that it meets the needs of those specific four people. If anyone would like more information, please contact Frank or Trudy Simon.
Frank 512-554-5741
Trudy 512-554-5417
Voice choir - will practice every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 11:30AM in the sanctuary.
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Financial Status
The Financial Status of HLC as of the end of September 2026:
Total expenditures $184,365
Total income $166,537
Expenses over Income by $17,828
Operating Account Balance: As of the end of September we have $27,319 available for paying expenses. We also have $40,255 in a savings account available when needed for paying bills if our Operating Account gets low.
Vision Fund balance: $23,656.79 This is as of the second quarter of 2026.
Capital Improvement: Our balance available in the Operating Account is $13,312. We also have $26,569 in a savings account available when needed for paying Capital Improvement expenses.
The Operating Account is decreasing monthly as our expenses have been exceeding our income for the past couple months. The Insurance will be coming due in the coming months. Part of the insurance was paid in May.
If you have any questions about our Financial Status, please contact Rodney Westphal.
ATTENDANCE:
Oct 4: 69
Oct 11: 78
Oct 18: 58
Oct 25:
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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 Krueger, Jill Johnson's sister, John Schwertner, friend of Anne and Johnny Walker, Paul Downs, brother of Angela Romo, Deborah Cook, friend of Claudia Cook, Satomi, friend of Victoria Huerta, and LC Smith, friend of Diana Chrudimsky.
Barbie Johnson, Ken Tuck and Corey Vollette, Don Wiederhold, Angela Pompa, Sara Bovit and Stephen Miers.
Seeking personal prayer?
If your need is private, and you don't want your name publicly posted in this eLink your request can be shared with HLC's 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
Max Ebert
Altar Guild
Rodney Westphal
Cantor
Leslie Doty
Lector
Joe Cook
Assisting Minister
Kirtus Kolar
Communion Assistant
Kirtus Kolar
Children's Message
Claudia Cook
Altar Flowers
Becky Zimmerman
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.
If you want direction on leading let Pastor Amanda know and she can train you.
Greeter - Welcome members and guests, contact Darlene Rydell if you are interested, 512-269-8981.
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.
Feeding the 5,000 Volunteer sign up
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November Birthdays
1 Suzanne Erickson
1 Andy Simon
1 Frank Simon
1 Glynda Vanecek
2 Alison Rydell
3 Lou Brown
6 Chris Graham
6 Emma Lawhon
7 Rebecca Berkenhoff
9 Brenda Finch
10 Christina Pompa
11 Monica Campos-Guerra
14 Katie Rydell
20 Courtney Elkins
21 Dorothy Ebert
23 Carol Conrad
23 Priscilla McDonald
26 Sharon Holman
26 Brandt Rydell
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November Anniversaries
9 Ernie & Connie Schmeisser
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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
Tuesday - Thursday
9 AM - 1 PM
or by appointment.
Contact info
Church phone: (512) 759-2064
Text: (512) 759-2064
Email: office@huttolutheranchurch.org
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