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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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Baptism of Our Lord
January 11, 2026
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Paraments color: WHITE
Scripture Readings for January 11, 2026
In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son of God. Through this great epiphany, Jesus fulfills all righteousness and becomes the servant of God who will bring forth justice and be a light to the nations. In the waters of baptism we too are washed by the Word, anointed by the Spirit, and named God’s beloved children. Our baptismal mission is to proclaim good news to all who are oppressed or in need of God’s healing.
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
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Grace and peace to you,
This past fall as the new confirmation class and mentors were working our way through Martin Luther’s small catechism, as a group we agreed that possibly the hardest thing that we are called to do as individuals and as Christians is confession and forgiveness.
Reconciliation is at the heart of our theology and our faith. There are only two sacraments in the Lutheran church, baptism and communion, and forgiveness is at the heart of both of them. Several other components of our weekly worship service address forgiveness: the confession and forgiveness at the beginning of worship, the Lord’s Prayer, and passing of the peace.
Conflict is such a basic part of our human experience – in all realms of life. Even our experience as church is not exempt from conflict. And yet confession and forgiveness is not often the way that we as humans tend to address disagreements.
I learned this fall in my continuing education study of anxiety that conflict is one way that systems work to resolve anxiety. It is a natural way to move through challenges to resolution. However, the other strategies of dealing with anxiety seem to be more often used: distance and triangulation (venting). When we experience conflict, it is so much easier to ignore the existence of the situation, avoid the people we are in conflict with, and/or to share challenges with third parties outside the conflict. And if none of those work, we are often prone as humans to cut off of relationships rather than deal with the uncomfortable, painful and extremely vulnerable process of confession and forgiveness. Examples of confession and forgiveness around us are so rare that I wonder if we don’t even open our hearts to hope that they can ever take place.
I fully admit that as a people pleaser, one of my biggest growing edges is dealing with conflict, both as an individual and as a leader. Conflict feels like rejection, and in opening myself to confession and forgiveness there is the chance that the resolution will fail, and that I will have to feel the deep pain of rejection all over again.
In our life together as a congregation I have seen triangulation and I have seen distance, and if I am honest, I have participated in them myself.
But I have also seen confession and forgiveness. My heart is so deeply grateful to you to witness your tremendous courage, trust in God, and a deeper calling from the holy spirit to ministry in this place that empowers you to engage in the uncomfortable, painful and extremely vulnerable process of confession and forgiveness.
It is an incredible gift to witness what God can do in and through you. It is at the top of my list of miraculous things I give thanks for in our life together as church. Because of you I can see the ripples of healing and new life and ministry that spread out from the heart of confession and forgiveness. You give me courage and hope to do the same in my life, to face uncomfortable, painful and extremely vulnerable conflicts with tremendous courage, trust in God, and a deeper calling from the holy spirit.
Thank you for the gift of witnessing the holy spirit moving in you and in the ministry of this place.
God’s peace,
Pastor Amanda
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Taking Down the Greens
January 10th, 8-12pm
Those who are able are invited to help take down the greens.
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Hutto Lutheran Annual Meeting Jan 25th:
We will have our annual congregational meeting on Sunday, January 25th, 2026 directly following worship. Please make every effort to be here for this important meeting. The annual report will be emailed out prior to the meeting. There will be hard copies available for pick up at the church office Tuesday - Thursday, January 20-22, 9am – 1pm or by request we will be glad to mail you a copy. Our annual meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting, you may attend in person or virtually. You can log-in via computer or a smart phone. The link information is below, on the HLC website and emailed out.
If you have any questions or concerns about connecting to this meeting, or other general questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Johnny Walker, Council President
president@huttolutheranchurch.org or
jgwalker46@gmail.com
Annual Congregational Meeting
January 25, 2026 - 11:30 AM Immediately following Worship.
You may join the Zoom by clicking on the link here. Or, the Zoom link for the meeting follows:
Meeting ID: 962 0917 6674
Passcode: 076628
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Meals for Lou Brown
Lou Brown will be having surgery on January 16th. Click the picture to the right if you would like to sign up to bring a meal on January 17, 18 or 19. If you would like to provide a meal, but cannot deliver to Taylor, you can coordinate a drop off with the office.
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VBS Meeting
VBS planning is officially starting! Please join us for our first meeting on January 18th, with additional dates coming soon. We’re excited to see everyone and begin talking through our theme, meeting schedule, and volunteer roles available.
We’d love for you to be part of the fun and help make this year’s VBS amazing!
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Youth Hangout and Service Day
Sunday, January 25th
Youth Hangout Day! Join us for pizza, games, fellowship and a community service project right after church service!
Bring a friend! Sunday Jan 25th in the 402.
Contact Monica Campos-Guerra 512-658-0586 if you have any questions.
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KHLC Church Play
Back by popular demand, Lane Holmstrom has written another play to be performed February 7th, 2026. This years play is about the KHLC TV Station. Rehearsals are Sundays at will start at 9:00am.
For more information contact Angela Pompa, adpompa@hotmail.com.
Silent Auction Donations
Do you have Christmas presents and or other items that you would like to donate? There will be a silent auction at the KHLC play. You can bring donations on Sundays or during office hours. For more information contact Monica Campos-Guerra, 512-658-0586.
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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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Women's Bible Study
Sundays at 9:00am
Women's Bible study meets Sundays at 9:00am in the front room of the 502 Ministry center. Studying the book Max Lucado A friend like Jesus.
For more information contact Sherry Fincher, 303-919-7770.
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Adult Bible Study
Join Ernie Schmiesser and Daniel Doty for an adult Co-Ed class focused on a deep dive of the Bible one book at a time. We take our time to fully engage in the scripture itself and meaningful discussion each Sunday at 9am in the 502 living room and are currently studying the gospel of Mark.
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Youth Christian Education
Meets Sundays at 9:00am
Pre-k-2nd Grade: Ms. Leslie meets in Classroom 2
3rd Grade-6th Grade: Rehearsals for KHLC play
Confirmation students Rehearsals for KHLC play
High School: Rehearsals for KHLC play
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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 group that meets weekly to make quilts.
Knot Perfect Quilters will meet each Wednesday at 3:00 pm in the 502 Ministry Center.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays members will tie finished tops, match squares and design layouts to be sewn into tops.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays members who sew will bring their machines and supplies to sew blocks and piece tops. Extra machines will be available for Knot Perfect friends to help beginners. Other members may lay out new quilt tops for sewing.
These quilts are sent to Lutheran World Relief to be distributed throughout the world where there is great need in times of hardship and disaster.
All are welcome. 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 second and fourth 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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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.
Feeding the 5000 (F5K) is instituting a new sign up system for volunteering on breakfast Saturdays: Please use this link. Also, just a reminder that a Food Handler’s card is required to work in the kitchen. There will also be a paper version in the Narthex. Please direct any questions to Jackie McGary or Irene Hackbarth.
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HLC Music
Bell choir- If you are interested in playing in a bell quartet contact Frank Simon, 512-554-5741
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 November:
Total expenditures $220,952
Total income $229,722
Income over expenses by $8,770
Vision Fund balance: $18,644.21
Attendance
Jan 4: 70
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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.
Patty Krueger, Jill Johnson's sister, Gaylord Magnuson, friend of Anne and Johnny Walker, Gilbert Gonzales, friend of Courtney Elkins, Sheila Wagner, mother of Kirtus Kolar, Rosie McCrady, friend of Irene Hackbarth,
Barbie Johnson, Ken Tuck and Corey Vollette and Don Wiederhold.
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
Rodney Westphal
Altar Guild
Barb Kinnaman
Cantor
Rey Segura
Lector
Lloyd Mattingly
Assisting Minister
Barb Kinnaman
Communion Assistant
Barb Kinnaman
Children's Message
Barbie Johnson
Wiggle Time
Victoria Muller & Victoria Huerta
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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January Birthdays
2 Tori Leach
3 Charly Morrison
3 Kenn White
4 Olivia Leach
4 Greyson Murray
9 Scarlett Huerta
11 Rhyder Lidell
12 Amanda Ullrich
13 Victoria Huerta
22 Beatrice Bailey
24 Julianne Arnold
25 Sara Bovit
25 Peyton Johnson
27 Steve Walters
29 Elaine Stromberg
30 Allan Johnson
31 Darlene Rydell
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January Anniversaries
4 Corey & Megan Blackmon
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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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