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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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Twenty-Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
November 15, 2026
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Paraments color: GREEN
Scripture Readings for November 15, 2026
Our readings during November speak of the end times. Zephaniah proclaims that the coming day of the Lord will be filled with wrath and distress. Paul says it will come like a thief in the night and urges us to be awake and sober. Jesus tells the parable of the talents, calling us to use our gifts, while we still have time, for the greater and common good. In a world filled with violence and despair, we gather around signs of hope—word, water, bread, and wine—eager to welcome the good news of Christ’s coming among us.
Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; Psalm 90:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
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Grace and peace be to you!
What a wonderful weekend to gather to worship and celebrate Emma Lawhon's 100th birthday!
I am in awe when I look at all God has done in you in two days! How did you manage to feed breakfast to hundreds of people and then the next day to feed 135 people lunch as we celebrated Emma's 100th birthday? Many thanks to all of you for what you did to make it possible.
This weekend, the city of Hutto will celebrate its 150th anniversary. Hutto Lutheran has been there for 134 of those 150 years!
Have you ever wondered about the history of Hutto Lutheran Church? We have compiled a handout about HELC history to share on Saturday. Click the image to the right if you would like to see the history.
Mike Fowler wrote a history of Hutto Lutheran for our 100th anniversary. If you are interested in helping update the remaining 35 years in more detail, please let Pastor Amanda know.
God's peace,
Pastor Amanda
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I want to thank the church for hosting the 100th birthday celebration for me. And thank everybody for coming to celebrate with me. I was so happy to see everyone. I also want to thank the ladies for hosting the potluck and for all the work that was put into this celebration.
With love,
Emma Lawhon
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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 Funday
Nov 15th. Lunch & Mini Golf
Event Address: Monster Mini Golf Round Rock
3916 Gattis School Road
Round Rock, TX 78664
We will be providing lunch at church beginning at 11:30am (pizza, drinks, snacks) during the annual congregational meeting
Parents & friends will drive/carpool to Mini Golf around 1pm
Pricing: 1 round of mini-golf - Kids $11 & Adults $13
Please send each youth with a $5 contribution (adults are responsible for their tickets)
*****Please reach out to Leslie if you need financial assistance as we do not want finances to prevent anyone from attending*****
Organizers: Leslie Doty 512-496-2004 & Victoria Huerta 737-216-4853
PLEASE RSVP
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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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WELCA Women's Bible Study
Women's bible study will be on Wednesday November 18th at 9:30AM at Emma's house.
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Special Music For Christmas Eve Services
I have no gift to bring to lay before the king, shall I play for him? Calling all musicians for special music offering at both Christmas Eve worship services.
Please call or email the church office office@huttolutheranchurch.org by November 29th.
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Hanging of the Greens
Nov 28th, 8:00am
We will be decorating the church for the Advent / Christmas season Saturday, November 28th, beginning at 8 AM.
On Sunday, November 29th we will be hanging Chrismons on the tree as part of the worship service.
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Advent Wreath Lighting
The advent wreath is a physical reminder of the light shining in the darkness as we wait for the coming of Jesus. The season of Advent starts November 29th. Each Sunday in advent the wreath is lit at the start of the worship service. A script is read as the candles are lit. Would you and/or your family like to light the advent wreath in worship?
Contact Rodney Westphal or sign up using the Sign-Up Genius here.
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Midweek Advent Worship
Wednesdays Dec 2, 9 and 16
6:00 Meal 7:00 Worship
Join us for a simple meal and midweek worship service this advent.
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Calling All Hairdressers
The Arc of the Capital Area will be hosting a formal for all of their campuses on December 11th. They are looking for hairdressers (whether professionally trained or not) who might like to help Arc clients with their hair at the 502 ministry center from 9:00-10:00am. Please contact Pastor Amanda by November 30th if you are interested in helping.
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Christmas Poinsettias
This holiday season the church is purchasing 30 poinsettias from Down Home Ranch and would like to offer church members an opportunity to obtain a Poinsettia in honor of, or in memory of a loved one. The Poinsettias will be displayed along the altar during the Advent season. An insert with your name and those of whom you wish to honor or remember will be included in the Christmas Eve service bulletin.
All orders need to be placed and paid for by Sunday, December 13th, 2026.
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Gifts for Hutto ISD Families
This year Hutto Lutheran has committed to provide gifts for families at HISD. There will be "angels" on a tree in the Narthex with specifics to help purchase items. You can take an angel and write your name down on a sign up sheet. Gifts can be brought to the church office by Sunday, December 13th. Questions?
Contact Trudy Simon 512-554-5417.
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The Jamie Project
Help Us Stock The Jamie Project for the season! 💛
The Jamie Project supports foster and kinship families throughout our community by helping provide everyday essentials when they’re needed most.
We are currently collecting donations to build our supply for families throughout the season. Our greatest needs are:
• New, unopened toiletries for children and teens
• Twin-size and baby mattress protectors
• Diapers of all sizes
(Children’s clothes
Every donation helps us keep essential items ready for families welcoming a new placement, responding to an emergency placement, or simply needing a little extra support for existing placements.
Thank you for helping us care for children and families experiencing foster care!
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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.
For the next 8-10 weeks the group will be learning about Lutheran theology & History.
Contact Daniel Doty.
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Women's Bible Study
*Women's Bible study will be on break till the new year.
For more information contact Sherry Fincher,
303-919-7770.
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Adult Catechism Class
*Adult Catechism will be on break till the new year.
For more information contact Sherry Fincher,
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 October 2026:
Total expenditures $204,179
Total income $185,560
Expenses over Income by $18,619
Operating Account Balance: As of the end of September we have $25,104 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: $24,612.25 This is as of the third quarter of 2026.
Capital Improvement: Our balance available in the Operating Account is $15,824. 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 bill has been received for $13,264 and will be paid $1,105 monthly.
If you have any questions about our Financial Status, please contact Rodney Westphal.
ATTENDANCE:
Nov 1: 66
Nov 8: 96
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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
Barbie Johnson
Lector
Connie Schmeisser
Assisting Minister
Frank Simon
Communion Assistant
Frank Simon
Communion Basket
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Children's Message
Leslie Doty
Altar Flowers
Jill Johnson
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
13 Cameron Hill
13 Karson Hill
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
25 Debbie and Don Wiederhold
29 Mark & Melrose Reswik
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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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