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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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Second Sunday of Easter
April 12, 2026
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Paraments color: WHITE
Scripture Readings for April 12, 2026
In today’s gospel the risen Christ appears to the disciples and offers them the gift of peace. Even amid doubts and questions, we experience the resurrection in our Sunday gathering around word and meal, and in our everyday lives. Throughout the coming Sundays of Easter the first two readings will be from the Acts of the Apostles and the first letter of Peter. Even as the early Christians proclaimed the resurrection, we rejoice in the new birth and living hope we receive in baptism.
Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
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Grace and peace to you,
So much of our worship together is reverent. There is something about the holiness of the sanctuary space that invites us into the call from Psalm 46: Be still and know that I am God.
And yet there is more to our experience of humanity than these moments of quiet. If we are truly created in the image of God, does God not also have a sense of humor and know the joy of laughter?
Holy Humor Sunday is a tradition that goes way back. The early Greek Christians started this Easter custom as a way of celebrating Christ’s resurrection. The Bible tells us “for every-thing there is a season… a time to weep and a time to laugh.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4) Easter is a time of joy when we can even laugh in the face of death, because of Jesus’s victory over death. History tells us that churches in 15th century Bavaria celebrated the Sunday after Easter as Risus Paschalis (“God’s Joke” or “the Easter Laugh”). Priests would tell jokes and funny stories to highlight the joy of the resurrection. Following worship churchgoers and priests would play practical jokes on each other, drench each other with water, tell more jokes, sing and dance. The celebration of Risus Paschalis was officially outlawed by Pope Clement X (also known as Pope Partypooper) in the 17th century. There wasn’t a theological problem with the tradition, it seems that revilers were just having a little too much fun. We hope today’s worship is a fun and reverent celebration of Easter. God raised Jesus from the dead, this is a cause to celebrate and laugh. Holy Humor Sunday services not only give Christians an opportunity for ongoing celebrations of the greatest miracle in human history - Jesus' resurrection - it also gives each of us an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for our own smaller resurrections in this world and this life.
Looking forward to trying something new with you this Sunday and sharing together in the joy of the resurrection!
God’s peace,
Pastor Amanda
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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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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.
Connecting Your Auracast-Enabled Hearing Aids
Our church now features Auracast™ broadcast audio, a new standard in assistive listening that delivers crystal-clear sound directly from our microphones to your hearing aids. This technology eliminates background noise and room echo, making every word easy to follow.
How to Connect
To tune into the service, follow these simple steps using your smartphone:
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Open Your App: Launch the companion app provided by your hearing aid manufacturer (e.g., ReSound, Oticon, Starkey, etc.).
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Scan for Broadcasts: Navigate to the "Auracast" or "Broadcast Audio" section within the app and select the option to search for nearby broadcasts.
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Select the Channel: Look for the broadcast named BA210 in the list of available networks.
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Listen In: Once selected, your hearing aids will automatically begin streaming the high-quality audio from our sound system.
Note: Because this uses the latest Bluetooth technology, you can adjust your personal volume through your app without affecting anyone else’s experience. If you have trouble finding the BA210 signal, please contact TJ Johnson 512-635-7966
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Thank you to all for your efforts these last 3 workdays. Because of you we have been able to accomplish so much!!!
Join us April 11th for a project that is 5 years in the making - the assembly of the new church playground! The 4H group who uses our property will also be helping with this event.
On April 18th 9AM-11AM, we will have a soft opening of the playground for those who want to come test it out.
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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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WELCA Women's Bible Study
Tammie Danielsen from the Sumud Team in Austin will share at the WELCA Women's Bible Study Wednesday, April 15th. She has an introductory video about Sumud and will talk about how the ELCA is working to support the GAZA area and answer questions. The Bible Study meets in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 am. All are welcome.
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OWLS Luncheon
OWLS will meet on Wednesday, April 22 at 11:30AM in the Fellowship Hall.
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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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HLC College Care Packages
Hutto Lutheran is making care packages for college students to send our support as they prepare for finals. Do you know an HLC college student who might appreciate a care package? Contact Leslie Doty 512496-2004.
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Graduate Sunday, May 17th
Graduation is an exciting event in anyone's life and we, as your church family, would like to help celebrate this time of beginnings.
Do you know someone at Hutto Lutheran graduating from high school, college university, or a graduate or vocational school this spring?
Contact Pastor Amanda, 512-636-9784. Hutto Lutheran will be honoring graduates on Sunday, May 17th
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Southwestern Texas Synod Assembly Offering to the Tiemann Endowment Fund for Leadership Development
The offering for the synod assembly will go toward the Tiemann Endowment Fund for Leadership Development. This fund was successfully established to support the development of congregational lay leaders, pastors, and deacons serving under Letter of Call. An annual distribution of about $6,000 has been granted to equip lay leaders, pastors, and deacons in building and strengthening our congregations and ministries! As this year's assembly offering, we hope to grow the endowment exponentially and further equip leaders across our synod. Synod assembly will take place May 1-2.
Click image to give now.
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Adult Bible Study
Join Ernie Schmiesser & 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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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 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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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
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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.
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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
Apr 5: 138
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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, Paul Downs, brother of Angela Romo.
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
Rey Segura
Lector
Lloyd Mattingly
Assisting Minister
Barb Kinnaman
Communion Assistant
Barb Kinnaman
Children's Message
Heather Duewer
Wiggle Time
Leslie Doty & Corey Vollette
Altar Flowers
Joyce 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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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
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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