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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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Easter Sunday
April 5, 2026
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Paraments color: WHITE
Scripture Readings for April 5, 2026
This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34): Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise, gather around sacred words, and proclaim God’s faithfulness, power, and love in the feast of holy communion. With the women at the tomb, we are astonished, elated, and grateful. We depart with joy to proclaim the good news of God’s endless love.
Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10
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Grace and peace to you on this holiest of weeks,
What does your week look like? When I look around me this week I see such a spectrum of things: there is the regular humming and droning of daily life, the extra rush of activity that comes with holy week, all against the backdrop of much suffering, turmoil and anxiety.
Deep down under the surface of all that could easily fill this week, there is a yearning within my soul. It is the same yearning that aches deep within as I experience the death of someone I love, or stand face to face with the truth of my brokenness and sin. Deep within my soul, I yearn to hear the promise, to be reminded once again of how God shows up in the story.
Have you ever heard the old hymn, “I love to tell the story?” The words of that hymn come to mind today to give voice to that deepest of yearnings in my soul.
“I love to tell the story, for those who know it best
seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest.”
My prayer for myself and for all of us is that someway, somehow in the course of this week, whether in the midst of the sanctuary, or a quiet moment of prayer, or driving down the road, deep down inside we may have ears to hear the story of our God who created each unique person, and loved this world enough to come to this earth and walk amongst us – to experience our pain and suffering, and to experience the worst that our world had to offer – death on a cross so that nothing could separate us from God’s love.
God’s peace,
Pastor Amanda
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Walking the Way of the Cross, Holding Fast to Hope
Beloved in Christ,
As we enter Holy Week, we do so carrying a great deal—some of it visible, much of it not. The suffering in our world is hard to ignore: violence that continues, communities under strain, and deep divisions that feel both wearying and unresolved. Closer to home, there are burdens in our own country and in our own lives that weigh heavily—grief, uncertainty, and the quiet struggles that don’t often get named out loud. Holy Week makes space for all of it. It does not ask us to look away or to tidy things up. Instead, it draws us into the story of a God who meets us right in the midst of it. In Jesus’ journey to the cross, we see a love that does not avoid suffering, but enters it fully. God knows betrayal, loss, and pain—not from a distance, but from within human life itself. So we tell the truth this week. We lament what is broken. We name what hurts. We bring before God a world that is not yet as it should be. And we do so as people who still dare to hope. Because even as we walk toward the cross, we trust that it is not the end of the story. God is already at work—quietly, persistently—bringing life where there is death, and light where the darkness feels overwhelming. The promise of resurrection does not erase what we carry, but it holds us steady within it. I am holding you in prayer in these days—that you might find space to breathe, to grieve, and to trust the deep love of God that will not let you go. Christ walks this road with us. And Christ is already preparing the dawn.
In Christ,
+Bishop Sue
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Holy Week & Easter Worship
April 2nd, 7pm—Maundy Thursday Worship ( (Live Stream Link))
April 3rd, 7pm—Good Friday Worship ((Live Stream Link))
April 5th, 7am—Sunrise Worship- Hutto Lutheran Cemetery
8am–—Easter Breakfast
9:30am—Easter Egg hunt
10am—Flowering the Cross
10:30am—Easter Worship
Hutto Lutheran Cemetery : 550 CR 135, Hutto, TX 78634
Hutto Lutheran Church: 402 Church St., Hutto, TX 78634
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Agape Meal
Maundy Thursday, 5:15-6:45
The purpose of this "love feast" is for like minded Christians to share a meal together.
This year's food "theme" features foods eaten at the time Christ was living on earth, which includes round multigrain w/ seeds bread loaves, goat cheese, kalamata or black olives, dried walnuts, almonds, apricots, figs, sliced apples and fresh seedless red grapes, to be accompanied by red wine and sparkling red or white grape juice - all served in wooden bowls or trays or in woven baskets. (There will be extras on hand if needed.)
Additionally, please bring one unscented candle for each family member attending.
If you'd like to join us and contribute to the food, please contact Lou Brown at 512/970-6208.
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Maundy Thursday Foot Washing
This year for Maundy Thursday we are going to experience what it was really like for Jesus to wash the disciples' feet. A chance to feel the humility and honor Jesus must have felt as he did this. We will be inviting members of the congregation to come forward to have their feet washed and in turn wash the next person's feet. Please contact Rodney Westphal if you are willing to lead the congregation by participating.
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Easter Continental Breakfast
There will be a continental breakfast Easter morning from 7:30am to 10:00am. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex if you would like to contribute items. Items can be dropped off Saturday the 4th from 9-12 or by 7:30am Easter morning.
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Sign up to bring Flowers for Flowering of the Cross
In celebration of the resurrection of Jesus we will be placing cut flowers on a cross in the fellowship hall at 10:00am. You are invited to bring store bought flowers or flowers from your garden. Sign up sheet in the Narthex.
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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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Easter Lilies
Many thanks to all who donated lilies this Easter! Feel free to take home lilies after worship this Sunday. You can also pick them up during office hours next week.
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New Sound System April 12th
Thanks to a generous donor our church will have a new sound system starting April 12th that will hopefully resolve recent sound issues. The new sound system will have capacity to channel sound directly through hearing aids. Instructions will be included in the bulletin. For questions contact TJ Johnson 512-635-7966.
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Holy Humor Sunday
April 12th, 2026
This year Hutto Lutheran will observe Holy Humor Sunday the Sunday after Easter. This is a modern revival of an ancient Christian tradition that celebrates the "ultimate joke" God played on death through the Resurrection.
Feel free to wear fun clothes/hats/shirts/socks and join us after church for a potluck meal.
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Hippo Foundation Golf Tournament Fundraiser
HLC's Feeding The 5,000 is a sponsor for this tournament. . Proceeds from this event will benefit the Feeding the 5000 (F5K) grant application.
For mor information go here:
https://thehippofoundation.org
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Family Fun Fest
April 25th 11 – 3pm
Join us for fellowship, BBQ, music, raffles, and more!
Tickets are now available online thru April 18th. Or you can purchase tickets from Jackie Dahl starting this Sunday.
We need Silent Auction items – gift cards, sports memorabilia, home goods, arts and crafts, Salons, kids items etc. Please contact Monica or Jill for donation pick up.
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Faith & Family Night at Dell Diamond
Round Rock Express, Wednesday May 13th. Game starts at 6:45.
Tickets are $17 plus $3 for fees, so $20.
Wednesdays are $1 hot dog nights.
Rodney Westphal will be gathering names of people who desire to attend and sit together. Contact him at 575.430.5323 or by email here by May 8th so tickets can be purchased and given out Sunday, the 10th. Please pay him by cash, Zelle to rodwestphal@gmail.com or with contribution to church with note RR Express.
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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 "Help is Here", by Max Lucado.
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.
*class is on break for Palm Sunday and Easter and will resume April 12th
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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: Ms. Heather meets in Classroom 3
Confirmation students: Confirmation class meets in the church office
High School: High School class meets in the 502 Ministry Center
*class is on break for Palm Sunday and Easter and will resume April 12th
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Sunday School Round Up
Meets Sundays at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall
Do you like to sing? Do you like to play an instrument? Join us on Sundays at 9:45am in the fellowship hall for a Sunday School closing singing camp songs and playing instruments. All are welcome! If you would like to play an instrument (and would like copies of chords) let Pastor Amanda know 512-636-9784.
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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. 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- 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 as well as 7:30pm each Wednesday night in lent.
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Financial Status
The Financial Status of HLC as of the end of February 2026:
Total expenditures $42,314
Total income $38,914
Income under expenses by $3,400
Vision Fund balance: $20,176.18
Attendance
Mar 1: 80
Mar 8: 68
Mar 15: 59
Mar 22: 87
Mar 29: 93
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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, Gilbert Gonzales, friend of Courtney Elkins, Rosie McCrady, friend of Irene Hackbarth, Bill and Marley, son and daugther in law of Kate and John Radzyminski.Jeff Adams, nephew of Glenda and Lloyd Mattingly, John Schwertner, friend of Anne and Johnny Walker, Janice Ahlgrim, cousin of LLoyd Mattingly.
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
Johnny Walker
Altar Guild
Rodney Westphal
Cantor
Leslie Doty
Lector
Connie Schmeisser
Assisting Minister
Becky Zimmerman
Communion Assistant
Becky Zimmerman
Children's Message
Leslie Doty
Wiggle Time
Victoria Huerta & Victoria Muller
Altar Flowers
Lilies
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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April Birthdays
2 John Campbell
6 Corey Blackmon
15 Debbie Wiederhold
18 Megan Blackmon
23 Madelynn Johnson
24 Mary Regan
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April Anniversaries
5 Brandt & Julie Rydell
7 Steven & Gulf Walters
19 Jeff & Kathy Svoboda
21 Brandon & Lauren Johnson
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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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