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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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Holy Trinity
May 31, 2026
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Paraments color: WHITE
Scripture Readings for May 31, 2026
Though the word trinity is not found in the scriptures, today’s second reading includes the apostolic greeting that begins the liturgy: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. In the gospel Jesus sends his disciples forth to baptize in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. More than a doctrine, the Trinity expresses the heart of our faith: we have experienced the God of creation made known in Jesus Christ and with us always through the Holy Spirit. We celebrate the mystery of the Holy Trinity in word and sacrament, as we profess the creed, and as we are sent into the world to bear witness to our faith.
Genesis 1:1—2:4a; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20
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Grace and peace to you,
“Pride” is famously one of the seven deadly sins in Christian theology. Humility is an attribute that is held in high esteem by many. And yet we know what it is like to be a parent or teacher filled with pride for our children’s accomplishments. We know personally the love and affirmation that God had for Jesus on the day of his baptism when he said, “this is my child, my beloved, with you I am well pleased.” This same love is the love that God has for us.
It is this type of pride that I have witnessed throughout the month of June, pride that invokes something very close to the biblical idea of SHALOM. Shalom often gets translated in English as “peace” and that is definitely a part of the meaning, but bigger: shalom-peace is a comprehensive peace in the sense of things being as they should be. Shalom is about wholeness. It is about the beautiful, diverse complexity of God’s design being seen and valued. I believe shalom is the deeper meaning behind pride month. It is the peace that comes from being deeply loved – even and especially by people who have too often been told, in other contexts, to hide parts of themselves or to be ashamed of their identity – the peace of being valued for all of who you are.
One of the things I love so much about Hutto Lutheran is that there is space for a diversity of people to come together in ways that do not often happen in our world today, as one body in Christ, sent in faith to share the love of Christ through worship, service, fellowship and witness, we live into God’s shalom for all the world. As we make space for each other in the body of Christ, we are allies for one another and reflections of the profound love that God has for us and we also live into Hutto Lutheran’s welcome statement.
As I look at each and every one of you, I am filled with deep love and pride for the amazing person God created you to be!
God’s peace,
Pastor Amanda
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OWLS Luncheon
*CANCELLED for this month.
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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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404 Ramp
The property committee has secured a contractor to install a ramp on the 404 building. Several members have already committed funds for the ramp. If you feel called to help with the ramp, you can make a gift to capital improvement. Feel free to reach out to Dennis Slocum or the property committee with questions (512-689-5141). Stay tuned for a ramp installation date!
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Camp Meeting
and Pillowcase Making
Sunday June 7th, 11:30
There will be a meeting on Sunday, June 7th in the Fellowship Hall to answer questions about camp. We will also be making pillowcases that campers can put on their pillows for the week of camp. For questions, Contact Leslie Doty, 512-496-2004.
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Blessing of the Campers,
Sunday June 14th
Help us bless our campers and sponsors as they head on their way to Camp Chrysalis and Ebert June 14th-19th.
Letters for Campers
Would you like to write to our campers for camp? There will be a list of campers and some blank cards to write on. You can share your own favorite memory from camp or a song or scripture that is meaningful to you. Thank you for all of your support and prayers for our campers!
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VBS Volunteer workdays & trainings:
May 30th - cancelled
May 31st - meeting in FH after church (all)
June 6th - workday 10am (including handing out goodie bags at F5K)
June 7th - cancelled
June 13th - workday 11am
June 20th - workday 1pm
June 21st - workday/Final Setup all day (with youth volunteer training)
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Children's Christian Education
All children's & youth Sunday school classes and wiggle time are on break
for the summer and will resume in the fall.
Adult Bible Studies & Classes
All adult bible studies and Catechism classes are on break for the summer and will resume in the fall.
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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 on break for the summer and will resume in the fall.
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Financial Status
The Financial Status of HLC as of the end of April 2026:
Total expenditures $81,790
Total income $82,544
Income over expenses by $754
Operating Account Balance: As of the end of April we have $47,052 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: $21,739.90 This is as of the first quarter of 2026. We haven't received the statement yet for the 1st quarter of 2026.
Capital Improvement: Our balance available in the Operating Account is $4,773 and $26,569 in a savings account available when needed for paying Capital Improvement expenses.
The Operating Account is very healthy. The Insurance will be coming due the first part of May, so that will be taking a large chunk out of our balance. We are looking good for the payments. Should have balances showing those payments mid-month in May.
If you have any questions about our Financial Status, please contact Rodney Westphal.
Attendance
May 3-
May 10- 68
May 17- 81
May 24- 68
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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, Rosie McCrady, friend of Irene Hackbarth, Bill and Marley, son and daugther in law of Kate and John Radzyminski.John Schwertner, friend of Anne and Johnny Walker, Paul Downs, brother of Angela Romo.
Barbie Johnson, Ken Tuck and Corey Vollette, Don Wiederhold, Angela Pompa, Sara Bovit, Darlene Rydell 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
Eric Montoya
Altar Guild
Barb Kinnaman
Cantor
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Lector
Kate Radzyminski
Assisting Minister
Frank Simon
Communion Assistant
Frank Simon
Children's Message
Corey Vollette
Altar Flowers
Christina Pompa
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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May Birthdays
25 Dave Kinnaman
27 Carol Kaminski
27 Becky Zimmerman
28 Brenda Graham
28 Kirtus Kolar
30 Kaedyn Kolar
30 Julie Rydell
June Birthdays
1 John Berkenhoff
1 Alivia Walters
3 Jeff Svoboda
6 Melrose Reswik
7 Jessica Johnson
9 Nora Regan
12 Mark Lyons
14 Joyce Johnson
16 Raelynn Johnson
16 Connie Schmeisser
17 Charlotte Doty
17 Jeremy Ullrich
18 Charlie Hammond
19 Stephen Graham
20 Angela Pompa
20 Barbara Sylvester
20 Robin Valera
24 Jonathan Bailey
24 Kallie Noren
24 George Reswik
26 Aimee Leach
27 Lydia Ullrich
28 Catherine Regan
29 Bobby Stern
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May Anniversaries
5 Martin & Jenna Arnold
14 Dave & Barb Kinnaman
16 TJ & Barbie Johnson
17 Frank & Trudy Simon
28 Dennis & Donna Slocum
29 Dennis & Christina Pompa
June Anniversaries
20 Chris & Brenda Graham
20 Lance & Catharena Rydell
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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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