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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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Reformation Sunday
October 25, 2026
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Paraments color: RED
Scripture Readings for October 25, 2026
Rooted in the past and growing into the future, the church must always be reformed in order to live out the love of Christ in an ever-changing world. We celebrate the good news of God’s grace, that Jesus Christ sets us free every day to do this life-transforming work. Trusting in the freedom given to us in baptism, we pray for the church, that Christians will unite more fully in worship and mission.
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
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Grace and peace to you brothers and sisters in Christ!
How can the reformation, something that happened 509 years ago, bear any meaning or significance for us today? I would argue that there are many other things that happened 2000 years ago in Jesus' life, death and resurrection that bear much more significance to us in our faith.
So why is the reformation worth remembering? Is it simply a chance to brag about our Lutheran heritage?
For me, the reformation is another story of faith, alongside the many stories of faith that we hear in the scriptures. The reformation is a real life example of how even after Jesus died and rose again, the body of Christ, the Christian church on earth, was open to reading God's word and letting the Holy Spirit move through that word to breathe new life into the church. These Christians trusted in God even when they didn't know what the future held, and took faithful steps each day praying, "thy will be done."
As a Christian today in the midst of so much turmoil in our world around us and within our own country, in the midst of so much use of God's name all around us yet so many who are being hurt by the church or who have never been told about God's love, the story of the Reformation gives me hope that even though the present and future of the body of Christ may feel unknown, the Holy Spirit is alive and well, and it is this Holy Spirit that still calls, gathers and enlightens the whole Christian church on earth and keeps us in the true faith.
Join us this Sunday as we remember that Holy Spirit by wearing our red colors to church. We are excited to welcome new members to Hutto Lutheran Church worship and share a welcome potluck meal after church.
Grateful to be joined with you together in the body of Christ as we follow the call of the Holy Spirit in this journey of faith.
God’s peace,
Pastor Amanda
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WELCA Women's Bible Study
Women's bible study will meet Wednesday, October 21st at 9:30AM at Emma's House.
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New Member Sunday Potluck
Join us as we welcome new members at a new member worship service and potluck on October 25th.
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Stewardship Month
For the month of October we have an opportunity to reflect together on the theme of stewardship at Hutto Lutheran as well as our stewardship in our daily lives through temple talks from members and worship.
On Reformation Sunday, October 25th, we will have a chance to present our Time and Talent and Commitment cards for 2027 with a special offering during worship. Extra cards available in the Narthex.
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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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Property Workday
Saturday, October 24th, 8:00am-12pm
This is a good chance to get the property in order before David Dahl's open heart surgery October 26th. The main focus is trimming the shrubs and cleaning flower beds. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Please bring your favorite garden tools for this type of work, gloves and a hat if you so desire.
Thanks so much!
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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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Names for All Saints Sunday
You are invited to send names of loved ones who have died in the past year to be included in the All Saints Sunday worship, November 1st. Sign up sheet in the Narthex, or you can call or email the office, 512-759-2064 or email the office. There will also be a chance to light candles for these loved ones during worship.
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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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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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Hutto Lyons Club Purse Drive
Hutto Lyons Club is collecting purses & small backpacks that will be filled with various items like shampoo, toiletries and feminine products. Filled purses will be distributed to shelters in the area.
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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!
*This Bible study will NOT meet Thursday, October 22nd. See you the second Thursday in November!
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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
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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, and Satomi, friend of Victoria Huerta
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
Johnny Walker
Altar Guild
Darlene Rydell & Becky Zimmerman
Cantor
Trudy Simon
Lector
Kirtus Kolar
Assisting Minister
Max Ebert
Communion Assistant
Max Ebert
Children's Message
Heather Duewer
Altar Flowers
Diana Chrudimsky
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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October Birthdays
2 Heather Duewer
3 Annette Bryant
7 Bradley Graham
7 Elaine Segura
8 Cathy Bryant
9 David Dahl
12 Irene Hackbarth
14 Sonia Murray
17 Pat Stromberg
18 Johnny Walker
23 Justin Hutson
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October Anniversaries
7 John & Carol Kaminiski
9 Wayne & Suzanne Erickson
11 Rey & Elaine Segura
12 Chrissy & Emiily Hill
18 Chris & Beth Noren
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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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