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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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Reformation Sunday
October 27, 2024
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Paraments color: RED
Scripture Readings for October 27, 2024
Can we pray the way Bartimaeus prays? People try to hush him up because by addressing Jesus as “Son of David” he is making a politically dangerous claim that Jesus is the rightful king. Could our prayers ever be heard as a threat to unjust powers that be? Bartimaeus won’t give up or go away quietly, but repeats his call for help more loudly. Do we ask so boldly? And are our prayers an honest answer to Jesus’ question, “What do you want me to do for you?”
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
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From the Pastor's Desk
Grace and peace be to you!
Next Sunday, November 3rd, the church will gather and celebrate All Saints Sunday. You are invited to light candles during worship for those who have died.
All Saints' Day celebration has a long history in the worship life of the Christian Church. It began as a commemoration of the martyrs who had died for the faith, and it has since become a day when we honor and remember those who have died and are in heaven as well as the faithful saints of the present. Martin Luther held that all Christians are simultaneously sinner and saint--a sinner because of our rebellious nature, but a saint because of salvation in Jesus.
This time of year is also a time when we think of Dia De Los Muertos. The Mexican Day of the Dead invites family and friends to gather to remember those who have died. Grandchildren come to know grandparents and great grandparents they have never met through the telling of their stories that live on even in death.
In Sweden in the year 731 AD, 1 November was designated a day of remembrance for saints of the church who had no days of their own. In recent years, people in Sweden began putting lighted candles on the graves of the departed on All Saints’ Day. The countless points of light from the candles and lanterns placed on graves form beautiful patterns in the snow. People also lay flowers and wreaths on graves.
This year you are invited to gather at the historic Hutto Lutheran Cemetery at 6:30pm on November 1st. Like those first Swedish immigrants to Hutto we will be gathering around a fire (or a back up burnban safe option), singing together and placing candles on the graves to give thanks for the saints.
Hope to see you this Friday and Sunday! Giving thanks for you living saints too.
God’s peace,
Pastor Amanda
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All Saints Sunday November 3rd
Names for All Saints Sunday
You are invited to send names of loved ones who have died in the past year to be included in the All Saints Sunday worship, November 3rd.
There is a physical sign up sheet in the Narthex, or you can contact the office at 512-759-2064 or email here. There will also be a chance to light candles for these loved ones during worship.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawl Ministry Learn to knit or crochet on Thursday, October 24th in the church office meeting room at 1 PM.
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OWLS
O.W.L.s would like to invite our congregation and friends to join us Thursday evening, October 24, for a guest presentation by Pastor Summerlin of Taylor on the life and times of Martin Luther.
OWLs are providing a light meal at 6 with the speaker following at 7. Please let Darlene or Trudy S. know if you are interested.
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Frights at Fritz
Hutto Lutheran will be participating in Hutto's Frights at Fritz on October 26th.
Donations of candy and non-candy items greatly appreciated! Items needed by October 23rd. Also, if you would like to volunteer to help, contact Jackie McGary (512-801-4978 or Irene Hackbarth (512-496-8619).
**NOTE: The Hutto Parks & Rec Huttoween Event, Frights at Fritz, is moving to Orgain Park for this year only. Fritz Park will be under construction and this year it is being moved to Adam Orgain Park.
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Stewardship and Reformation Sunday October 27th
Join us for worship on October 27th. We will give our completed time and talent sheets and commitment cards in a special offering (or mailed to the church). The time and talent sheets have been handed or mailed out and are also available in the Narthex.
Don't forget to WEAR RED!!
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HRC Open House
The Hutto Resource Center is hosting an open house on Tuesday, October 29 from 5:30 - 7:30. Come and learn more about how we serve our community! Light refreshments will be served. 204 E. Live Oak
Questions? Contact Laura Wells, at 512.688.0176
or director@huttoresourcecenter.org
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All Saints at the Cemetery
Friday, November 1st, 6:30pm
This year you are invited to gather at the historic Hutto Lutheran Cemetery (550 County Road 135) at 6:30 on November 1st. Like those first Swedish immigrants to Hutto we will be gathering around a fire (or back up burn ban safe option), singing together and placing candles on the graves to give thanks for the saints. Bring your lawn chairs!
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Tornado Recovery Table Top Exercise
Where: Hutto City Hall
500 W. Live Oak Hutto, Texas 76534
When: November 6th, 9am-noon
Good afternoon! My name is Jake Isbell. I serve as the City of Hutto's Emergency Management Director. Below is a lot of great information for you.
The City of Hutto Department of Emergency Management recently conducted a tabletop exercise with emergency service partners focusing on tornado emergency response. Now, it is time to exercise the recovery effort!
RSVP HERE: RSVP HERE:
Thank you so much for your consideration! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions or concerns! Also, my cell number is (512) 702-5615; feel free to call if you need anything!
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Potluck Sunday, November 10th
Join us for a potluck after church on Sunday, November 10th in honor of Emily and Christina Hill.
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Youth Christian Education
Meets Sundays at 9:00am
Pre-k-3rd Grade: Ms. Leslie and Ms. Katie meet in Classroom 2
4th Grade-6th Grade: Ms. Heather meet in Classroom 3.
Confirmation students and mentors will meet with Pastor Amanda in the church office and will be doing an overview of the Bible.
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Adult Study: The Greatest Story
Meets Sundays at 9:00am in the 502
This 16-session overview of Genesis through Revelation introduces the key people, places, and events of scripture in an easy-to-understand story. Participants are invited to explore where they fit in the greatest story and how the greatest story fits in their lives.
The class will be co-led by Sonia Murray and Ernie Schmiesser. Pastor George Reswik will be available as a resource.
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Women's Bible Study
Meets Sundays at 9:00am in the church office
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to be a woman in biblical times ? If so, join our bible study led by Sally Lyons, Donna Slocum and Liz Page as we journey through our faith, learning together their strengths and struggles and how those attributes affect us today. To RSVP, text Sally Lyons 512-695-7813.
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HLC Men's Ministry
Men in Ministry will continue to meet on the following dates for Bible at 9/00am in the brick house (aka-"the 502") which is located next to the church.
October 27: lesson 4- are we giving what we are given?
Also, as a reminder, in November, we will start working on repairs and updates to the Nativity scene. We need volunteers each Saturday to help paint figured and cut out new figures
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me (Kenn White) at 512-818-3109 or kenn@kennwhiteconsulring.com
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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. Children and youth and confirmation students will be singing camp songs and playing instruments. 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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HLC Music
Bell choir will practice every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 9:30AM in the music room.
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 thru the end of September 2024:
Total expenditures $164,447
Total income $157,019 for a
Income under expenses by $3,028
The reason for the large expense is the annual insurance has been paid in May
Attendance
Oct 6: 68
Oct 13: 84
Oct 20: 85
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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 Lynn Krueger, niece of Jill Johnson, Lexie Lynn, great-niece of Darlene Rydell & Carol Conrad, Paul Luisi, friend of John Campbell, and Mary Hill-Jensen, friend of John Campbell, Johnny McClaine, brother of Winnie Huffman, Nova, Great-Niece of jill Johnson, Melissa and Paul Dyer, family of Dorothy Ebert
Seeking personal prayer?
If your need is private, and you don't want your name publicly posted in this eLink email the Office directly.
Your request can get passed along to HLC's small 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
Dennis Pompa
Altar Guild
Rodney Westphal
Cantor
Trudy Simon
Lector
Kate Radzyminski
Assisting Minister
Max Ebert
Communion Assistant
Max Ebert
Children's Message
Jeff Svoboda
Wiggle Time
Tami & Barb
Altar Flowers
Nancy Wendland
Thanksgiving Moment
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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 Sign up Genius. If you want direction on leading let Pastor Amanda know and she can train you.
Greeter - Welcome members and guests
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.
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October Birthdays
2 Erika Badola
2 Heather Duewer
3 Annette Bryant
7 Bradley Graham
7 Elaine Segura
8 Cathy Bryant
9 David Dahl
12 Irene Hackbarth
14 Sonia Murray
17 Pat Stromberg
18 Johnny walker
23 Justin Hutson
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October Anniversaries
7 John & Carol Kaminski
9 Wayne & Suzanne Erickson
11 Rey & Elaine Segura
18 Chris & Beth Noren
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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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