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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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Third Sunday of Advent
December 14, 2025
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Paraments color: BLUE
Scripture Readings for December 14, 2025
The Christmas stories from the gospel of Luke and the gospel of Matthew are well known in our hearts and minds, yet each time they are told they speak the truth of God's unconditional love, a love that is great enough that God would chose to come to us in a child, born in a manger. Come here the children and the youth of our congregation bring this story to life in worship this Sunday.
LUKE 2:1-20; MATTHEW 2:1-12
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Grace and peace to you,
So many things to give thanks for this advent season. Thank you all for shining Christ's light!
God’s peace,
Pastor Amanda
*to the right is Breakfast with Santa
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Thank you to Outreach and Fellowship
Many thanks to Outreach and Fellowship for God's work that you do with your hands. Also, thank you for your generous gift to ELCA Good gifts of a
in leu of gifts to each other at your Christmas party!
With the $450 collected from Fellowship, Outreach, and F5K members, we purchased 2 goats, 5 sets of chicks, 2 piglets, 2 roosters, share of a cow, share of a fish farm, seeds and gardening tools, and 2 water filters.
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Hutto Lutheran Calendars for Sale
The youth are selling 2026 Hutto Lutheran Church picture calendars for $20 as a fundraiser for camp. Calendars available in the Narthex. For more information contact Leslie Doty 512-496-2004
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Midweek Advent Worship
Wednesday, December 10th & 17th
6:00 Meal, 7:00 Worship
Join us for a simple meal and midweek Prayer Around the Cross worship service this advent. Sign up to help with a meal on the sign up sheets in the Narthex.
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Gifts for Hutto ISD Families
This year Hutto Lutheran has committed to provide gifts for families at HISD. There will be "angels" on a tree in the Narthex with specifics to help purchase items. You can take an angel and write your name down on a sign up sheet. Gifts can be brought to the church office by Sunday, December 14th. Questions? Contact Trudy Simon 512-554-5417.
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Christmas Play Updates & Participant Call
We’re gearing up for our Christmas play and would love for performers, scripture readers, candle lighters, shepherds, and angels to join us! Adults and youth are welcome, and both reading and non-reading parts are available.
Important dates and details:
• Dec. 14 at 8:45 AM – All actors/actresses arrive early to get into costume and do final practice
We hope you’ll be part of this meaningful and joyful Christmas tradition!
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VBS Feedback and Interest Meeting
There will be a Vacation Bible School interest meeting on Sunday, January 4th after church. Click the image for a copy of the VBS form or pick up a paper copy in the Narthex. Please return to the office or by email office@huttolutheranchurch.org by December 14th.
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Christmas Poinsettias
This holiday season the church is purchasing 24 poinsettias from Down Home Ranch and would like to offer church members an opportunity to obtain a Poinsettia in honor of, or in memory of a loved one. The Poinsettias will be displayed along the altar during the Advent season. An insert with your name and those of whom you wish to honor or remember will be included in the Christmas Eve service bulletin.
All orders need to be placed and paid for by Sunday, December 14th, 2025.
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Plaid Day
If you've got some plaid, wear some to church on Sunday December 14th.
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Cookies for Christmas Eve
There is a sign up in the Narthex to bring 2 dozen cookies for Christmas Eve services. Please sign up by December 21st. Cookies can be brought on Tuesday, December 23rd from 9-1 or on Christmas eve. Contact Irene Hackbarth for more information 512-496-8619.
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Christmas Program
Join us for a Christmas program by the children and youth on Sunday, December 14th at 10:30 during our regular worship service.
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Youth Hangout Day!
Youth Hangout Day! Calling all youth! Join us for pizza, games, and fellowship right after church service!
We will also go caroling at 1pm. Bring a friend! Sunday Dec.14th in the 402.
Contact Monica Campos-Guerra 512-658-0586 if you have any questions.
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Christmas Caroling
December 14th, 1:00pm
Hutto Lutheran youth (and anyone who enjoys caroling!) are invited to sing Christmas songs to HLC members.
Meet at the church office at 1:00 on December 14th and we will carpool to houses.
Please let Pastor Amanda know if you would be open to having carolers.
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TLU Christmas Vespers
Join us for one of Texas Lutheran University's most cherished traditions, the annual Christmas Vespers! This year’s theme, All Is Miracle, promises an unforgettable service filled with the joyous spirit of the season and music by the TLU choir. HLC members will be attending the vespers service at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Austin on December 14 at 4:00pm. No tickets are required for the Austin service. For more information contact Johnny Walker 512-632-5801
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Christmas Eve Choir Performance
December 24th, 4:30pm
Do you like to sing?
Join us for choir practice December 14th and December 21st after worship to practice a song for Christmas Eve. Whether you've sung forever or this is your first time, all are welcome to make a joyful noise and help us welcome the coming of Christ in a meaningful way!
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Christmas Eve Services
Oh Come all Ye Faithful! Come and worship Christ the newborn King. Christmas Eve worship December 24th at 4:30pm and 7:30pm. Both services will be live streamed.
*Save the Date postcards available in the Narthex for December events. Feel free to invite a friend.
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Calling all youth—summer camp is coming!
We’re excited to announce that students who have completed 2nd–9th grade will be heading to Camp Chrysalis the week of June 14–19, 2026! Our Confirmation students will be attending Camp Ebert during that same week, making it a full and faith-filled experience for everyone.
If your child is interested in attending camp this summer, please let me know. A $175 deposit is due by December 28, and the youth will work together to fundraise the remaining tuition. If your family needs assistance with the deposit or a little more time, please reach out—support is available.
We’re asking all families to confirm their youth’s participation so we can plan ahead. Camper registration opens in December, and we want to be sure every child who wants to go gets a spot and doesn’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!
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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 will start at 9:00am January 4th. For more information contact Angela Pompa, adpompa@hotmail.com.
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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
*This class will be on break November 23rd and 30th and will meet December 7th and 14th and will be on break again resuming January 4th.
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Youth Christian Education
*Youth Christian Education is on break during the holidays for Christmas play prep and practices. Regular classes will return after the new year.
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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.
On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays they meet at 2:30pm in the 502 Ministry Center. They use the quilt frame room to tie finished tops and the large room to match squares and design layouts to be sewn into tops.
On the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays members who sew meet in the fellowship hall from 9:00am to 12:00pm with their machines and supplies to sew blocks and piece tops. Others members 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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Mickman Brothers Gift It Forward
Do you have family or friends that you don’t know what to give them for Christmas this year? How about sending them a Holiday Wreath, Door Spray, Centerpiece, Table Top Tree, or Garland.
Go to Giftitforward.com, enter our Fundraising Code: HUTTOLTX001, then click on Apply Now. Select the items you want to purchase and follow directions. Mickman Brothers does the rest. They will mail your gift to the intended recipient.
For each Holiday Evergreen item purchased using our Fundraising Code, 15% is donated to Hutto Lutheran Church. Proceeds will be used to help feed Feeding the 5000 (F5K) community members. Also, for each item purchased, Mickman Brothers funds the planting of an evergreen seedling in one of the National and State Forests.
https://giftitforward.com/fundraising-code/HUTTOLTX001
If you have any questions, please contact Irene Hackbarth (512-496-8619).
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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
Dec 7: 77
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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, David Armintrout, Jill Johnson's brother, Beth Kuehn, niece of Joyce Johnson, Clifford Albert, cousin of Joyce Johnson, Stan Graham, husband of Ann Graham, pastor in McDade, Gaylord Magnuson, friend of Anne and Johnny Walker, Gilbert Gonzales, friend of Courtney Elkins, and Timothy Miers, father of Steve Miers
Barbie Johnson, Don Wiederhold and Courtney Elkins.
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
Joe Cook
Altar Guild
Rodney Westphal
Cantor
Children's Program
Lector
Children's Program
Assisting Minister
Children's Program
Communion Assistant
Jill Johnson
Light Advent Wreath
Children's Program
Children's Message
Children's Program
Wiggle Time
Children's Program
Altar Flowers
Dennis & 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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December Birthdays
2 Eric Montoya
9 Joe Maier
11 Liz Page
13 Ellie McDonald
17 Max Ebert
17 Simon Montoya
19 Violet Duewer
23 Trudy Simon
24 Jackie McGary
26 Chrissy Hill
26 Susanna Ullrich
31 Donna Slocum
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December Anniversaries
9 Glenda & Lloyd Mattingly
22 Corey Vollette & Ken Tuck
26 Mark & Sally Lyons
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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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