Hilltop Headlines

8:00am:

Elders: Mark Tlapak

Organist: Kyle Borcherding

Greeters: Karen Wenzlaff, Rosanne Capdeville

Offering Assistants: Chuck Jett, Eva Froude

Hilltop Cafe: Carole Ann Foster

Donut Pickup: Jonathan Kern

Golf Cart: Darren Almazan

Audio: Clay Braun

Presentation: Chad Mathews

Tech Director: Cody Stephens

10:45am:

Elders: Michael Zinke, Wayne Cavalier

Greeters/Offering Assistants: Jane Voight, Kaytlin Briggs, Kelly Linebrink, Randa Toungate

Hilltop Cafe: Nathan Smith

Golf Cart: Hans Keiling

Connections Coordinator: Josh Hobratsch

Audio: Cody Stephens

Camera: Chad Winkler

Presentation: Kathryn Kein

Offerings/Electronic Giving for this week:

Home $12,035.23; General $18,577.52; Pam Hight Scholarship Fund $1,000; Cemetery Fund $15.53; Camp Zion $5; Braille $5; T-Shirt Fund $350; Missions $5; Annual Fund $220; Wurstbraten $5; Capital Campaign $875.39

Attendance: 8am - 128; 10:45 - 289

10% of General Funds go to the following organizations: TX Dist LCMS, CHS Round Rock, Water Mission, Camp Lone Star, Brookwood in Georgetown, Faith in Action, Rev. John H. Kieschnick Endowment: $2,064.17

Dear Zion family –

We cannot encourage you enough to be in God’s Word. His Word challenges you, encourages you, and helps you grow in your faith. A simple way to be in God’s Word is by attending one of our Sunday morning Bible classes. A new season of classes kicks off this weekend. In the sanctuary, Pastor Kluth will be teaching on one of his favorite passages as we begin a series called “Bible Potluck,” where multiple Zion pastors will be teaching on some of their most beloved sections of Scripture. In the Art and Science Room, Pixie and Mike Linebrink begin a series called “The Treasure Principle,” which focuses on stewardship. Finally, in the Parlor, there is class taking a deep dive into the Apostles’ Creed. Join us for a Bible class this Sunday at 9:30 am!

In worship, we continue our series called “Better Together.” According to the Bible, we were designed for relationships – we were designed to do and be better when we’re together. But we all have relationships that, rather than making us better, make things worse. In this series, we’ll look at the key ingredients we need to make our relationships better. This weekend, we’ll talk about the key ingredient of honesty and look at how Jesus transformed the life of a man named Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-10:

Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see Him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus reached the spot, He looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed Him gladly. All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.” But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

In the first century, tax collectors were infamous for being dishonest cheats. But when Zacchaeus is singled out by Jesus as a man worthy of compassion, Jesus’ love turns Zacchaeus’ dishonesty into indemnity. Have you ever been dishonest? Find out the damage dishonesty can do, the trap that it sets, and how to escape it this Sunday in worship. We worship at 8 am in our beautiful historic sanctuary, at 10:45 am in our wonderful worship center, or online at zionwalburg.org.

Your pastors love you!

– Pastor Zach, Pastor Kevin & Pastor Kyle

The Board for Christian Education (School Board) is organizing a call committee for a new principal at Zion Lutheran School. The committee will be comprised of 7 individuals. If you would like to be considered to serve on the principal call committee, please submit your name to either the church office OR Pastor Dave by Monday, Sept. 16. Thanks!

Dear Zion Members,

Please wear your name tags on Sunday mornings. Many new and not so new members appreciate being able to know your name. Thank you for your consideration!

If you need a replacement nametag, let the Church Office know 512-863-3065 or church@zionwalburg.org.

The Women of Wisdom initiative is dedicated to offering heartfelt support and encouragement, fostering a warm and welcoming environment where women can build lasting friendships with others who share similar challenges. Through this community, we aim to inspire one another and gently guide each other closer to God. Our purpose is to provide a space where women can come together, share their experiences, and gather ideas for future events and programs that align with our faith journey.

Please see flyer below for more information and click the button to register!

Zion is looking for men who are willing to assist with communion at the 8am service. For more details and to find out how and when you can help contact our Connections Coordinator Josh Hobratsch at josh.hobratsch@zionwalburg.org or 512-630-6231

Zion’s 2024 Confirmation Reunion will be held on September 29, 2024 at the 8 am service. This Reunion honors the classes that end with the same number as the calendar year, starting with the 20th anniversary of one’s confirmation. After observing the 70th anniversary of your confirmation, you are invited back each year. This year we are honoring the classes of 1938, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1974, 1984, 1994, 2004. Invitations were mailed last week. If you were confirmed in one of the above years and have not received an invitation, please contact Doris Schwausch at 512-565-2485 or DSchwausch@msn.com, so that we can mail you the information concerning the event. Members of the congregation may attend if they wish. They need to make reservations by September 22, 2024 and pay $12 each for their catered meal. Please contact Doris Schwausch. The event begins with the 8 a.m. worship service, followed by class pictures, program in the gym and concludes with the catered lunch.

The Georgetown chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is holding our next bed build on Saturday, September 21st. We would greatly appreciate your help building beds for kids in our community!

We will sand, drill, assemble, and stain approximately 25 beds beginning at 8:30am through about noon. The location is 141 Logan Ranch Road. Please park on the street and walk down the driveway to the large pavilion when you arrive. Tools, safety gear, and water will be provided. Just wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes!

You can register to attend and sign the required indemnification form at this link:
https://go.shpbeds.org/e/1004962/e-axGy1PYHGLb/6tv2p7/6100845444/h/HecatC0hCnSLsMGVrLgU_U1Tz2EjqJmv4zSqTrho0Pc
(Any change in plans due to inclement weather will be sent only to those who have registered.)

Thanks for helping us ensure that "No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!"

-Zion Mission Board

November 10th, 5:30-7:30pm Zion Worship Center

Men- the simple Bible verse of John 20:21 says "Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” Have you felt the tug to tell someone about Jesus or have examples/stories you would like to share in addition to learning more about sharing your faith?

The next Iron Sharpens Iron will focus on examples and stories of sharing your faith as well as how to grow in sharing your faith. Pastor Zach will be our moderator and teacher in helping us learn and grow in this aspect of our walk with Jesus!

We invite you to (anonymously) submit stories and examples of sharing your faith, along with questions you may have about sharing your faith to the email zionwalburg.isi@gmail.com . These questions and stories will be shared/discussed on that evening as information for us to grow and learn about sharing our faith!

We look forward to seeing you there! As always, there will be a free meal and time to get to know each other!

For the week of September 15-21 pray for:

September 15 - School transportation safety

September 16 - After school care program

September 17 - Zion elective classes

September 18 - Church ushers & greeters

September 19 - The Table young adult group

September 20 - Jr High and Sr High ministries

September 21 - Children's ministry

Many thanks for all the calls, cards, concern, food and, most importantly, all the prayers following my recent surgery. I'm still recuperating and look forward to once again joining you in worship of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Betty Liese

An early announcement of the Rose Parade.

2025 Theme/Float Description

Reflecting on this year's Tournament of Roses Parade theme "Best Day Ever", LHM Float Committee proudly presents, "Behold! Jesus the Savior is Born."

In St. Luke's account of the birth of Jesus, he tells about the angels who appeared to the shepherds while they were out in the fields watching over their sheep at night. The angels brought the news of the birth of Jesus and told the shepherds where and how they could find the baby.

This is why Christmas is the best day ever. It is on this day God's message of peace spoken, by the angels, comes back to our ears, "Peace on earth, good will towards those whom he favors." Any day where peace and reconciliation happen are pretty great days. Greater still is the day that God who was hidden in glory shows himself and declares peace with you. For where God declares peace, the anxious and troubled souls are calmed and find rest.

Born to set the world free, Jesus comes to us at Christmas. This year's float presented by LHM displays 2 heralding angels calling viewers to a display of the birth of Jesus and to the Church where Jesus is found. The familiar Christms tree and lights are symbolic of Jesus' birth and everlasting life. Additionally, the stained glass windows on the church will highlight other best days: Jesus' Baptism, Jesus the good Shepherd, Jeus and the children, Easter, the ascending Christ, and the returning King.

With this year's float, LHM invites you to meet or meet anew the source of hope and joy that cannot be taken away. Come, see, hear, and experience the goodness of Jesus. (For the best viewing of the parade, the Hallmark channel or RFD TV shows the parade in its entirety on cable TV. Check your local listings for time and channel.)

Sermon Schedule

Sept. 15

"Bent Necks and a Better Brother"

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler

The Book of Genesis is no fairy tale. It depicts real people - people like us, with half-truths, crooked ways, and sore necks - but also the God Who created us and bears with us because He loves us. (Genesis 27:35-36)

You can listen to The Lutheran Hour on KLBJ on Sunday mornings at 7 a.m. or online at lutheranhour.org, through a mobile app, and on new media platforms like Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Sirius XM satellite radio.

Pastors: Zach McIntosh, Kevin Hintze and Kyle Borcherding

Interim Principal: Suzan Winkelman

Church Office Hours: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday

Church Phone: 512-863-3065

School Phone: 512-863-5345 Fax 512-686-5807

www.zionwalburg.org

6001 FM 1105, Georgetown, TX 78626