Hilltop Headlines

8:00am:

Elders: Arlan Bamsch, Steve Muchow

Organist: Janet Meyer

Donut Pickup: Alan Neumann

Greeters: Deborah Albers, Griffin Fuller

Hilltop Cafe: Darlene Zinke

Ushers: Audrey & Stanley Bielss

Communion/Offering Assistants: John Buser, David Daniell

Connections Coordinator: Josh Hobratsch

10:45am:

Elders: Robert Glover, Michael Zinke

Greeters: Kristen Kozitza

Greeters/Offering Assistants: Connie Cockerell

Greeters/Ushers: Carmen Domel, Chris & Caden Carpenter

Communion Assistants: Bert Holmstrom, Gary Miller, Jill Kellum, Thomas Walter

Hilltop Cafe: Janet Ramthun

Golf Cart Driver: Brian Ellis

Camera: Chad Mathews

Presentation: Kathryn Klein

AV Tech Director: Cody Stephens

Offerings/Electronic Giving for this week:

Operating Fund $22,179.49; Pam Hight Scholarship Fund $40; Field House $5; Cemetery Fund $35; Learning Legacy Endowment $5; Youth Missions $1,354.41; Women of Wisdom $20.75; Becker Endowment $5; Handbells $50; Wurstbraten $10; Braille $5; Camp Zion $5; Capital Campaign $1,308.09

Attendance: January 19: 8:00am - 118; 10:45am - 282

Zion donates $6,667 to these approved charities every month: TX District LCMS, CHS Round Rock, Water Mission, Camp Lone Star, Brookwood in Georgetown, Faith in Action, Rev. John H. Kieschnick Endowment, The Songwriter Initiative of the Center for Worship Leadership

Dear Zion family –

The arctic blast is here! It’s been a cold week, but, thankfully, the cold never sticks around too long in Texas. We hope you’ve stayed warm and safe, and we’re looking forward to thawing out next week with temperatures back into the 70s.

This Sunday is a regularly scheduled voters’ meeting at Zion. Our leadership and boards will present their goals for 2025. If you want to know more about what’s in store at Zion, join us at 9:30 am this Sunday in the sanctuary.

Your pastors want to remind you that one of the most important keys to your spiritual growth and health is to be in God’s Word. Reading His Word for even only a few minutes each day can make an enormous difference in your life. This year, we’re reading the Old Testament. If you haven’t started yet, or if you’ve fallen behind, there’s still plenty of time to jump in or back in. Just pick up a Bible reading challenge schedule at the welcome desk in the narthex or lobby to join in the fun.

In worship, we continue our series called “History’s Most Memorable Message,” where we’re studying Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This weekend, we'll hear what Jesus has to say about proper judgment and discernment in Matthew 7:1-6:

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.”

There’s something in human nature that is drawn toward rushing to judgment. But Jesus cautions us that our judgment must be careful, correct, and personal – we are called to judge our own actions before we judge the actions of others. This is difficult, but critical. Have you ever made an error in judgment? Learn how to practice better judgment this weekend 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

To help facilitate all the incredible ministries of Zion, sometimes, boards and committees host fundraisers. If you are a leader on a board or committee who is planning a fundraiser to support a Zion ministry, we ask that you fill out a fundraising request. These requests help us ensure that each fundraiser gets the time and space it needs, and that multiple fundraisers don’t get scheduled at once. Request forms are available through the church office. Thanks for all your support as we work together to manage the gifts God gives us to do ministry!

Have you ever closed your Bible and thought “what did I just read?” Starting January 12, we will partner with The Bible Recap to read through the Old Testament. The Bible Recap is a chronological reading plan with a daily podcast that highlights and summarizes the Bible in an easy-to-understand way. It will not only help you read scripture but help you love reading it. Click the button below for the reading plan or paper copies are available in the Lobby and Narthex.

The next regularly scheduled Voters Meeting will be held Sunday, February 23 at 9:30am in the Sanctuary. Voter packet is in the button below and some paper copies are in the Narthex and Lobby. Please join us to get informed about the exciting things happening at Zion!

We are blessed to have 9 families in our current New Member Class. We’ll be officially welcoming them Sunday, March 2 at 9 am in the lobby. Before Bible class at 9:30 am, please take a few moments to share in some breakfast tacos and welcome the newest members of our family of faith.

Zion’s annual Spring Mission Sausage Sale is happening soon! Sign-up boards to volunteer and assist in a number of ways will be available in the church lobby this Sunday, February 2 or click the button below. We are in need of many helping hands to make this weekend a success. Please sign up to assist where you can. You are encouraged to bring a dish to share for the potluck lunch on Saturday, March 1 after sausage-making.

Remember that we take 5 lb bag pre-orders only for this fundraiser. You may click the button below to place your order by FEBRUARY 23, 2025 (an option to prepay is available). There are also paper order forms that can be completed in the church narthex / lobby. Orders will need to be picked up on Sunday, March 2 from 9am-1pm. Accepted forms of payment are cash, check or credit/debit. Thanks for supporting Zion’s mission efforts in local, national, and global ways!

Please join our family of faith for Ash Wednesday worship March 5 at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. We will also have midweek services throughout Lent each Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary.

Ladies' Spring Bible Study: “The Gospel of John” by Melissa Spoelstra. The study will begin on March 18th at 9:30am and run for 7 weeks, led by Liisa Glandorf at Jeanne Smith's home. If you are looking to savor the peace of Jesus in a chaotic world, this ladies' Bible Study might be just for you. Please call or text Liisa Glandorf at (512) 948 2852 by March 12th to register and to order your study book for $21.99.

Zion Lutheran School is seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our Christ-centered learning community. If you have a heart for teaching and a calling to nurture students academically and spiritually, we invite you to apply for our open teaching positions.

🔹 Positions Available:

Second Grade

Fourth Grade

Middle School Science/ Elective

Music Director/Music Teacher K-8

🔹 Qualifications: Degree in education (or related field), valid teaching certificate, commitment to Christian faith and values

🔹 Why Join Us?
✅ Supportive faith-based environment
✅ Small class sizes & engaged students
✅ Opportunity to make a lasting impact

Send resume to or contact Suzan Winkelman, Zion's interim principal at suzan.winkelman@zionwalburg.org or 512-863-5345.

The Caring Place needs toiletries for their Food Pantry. Zion is collected items during the month of February. Collection barrels will be available in the lobby and narthex.

Most needed items are:

deodorant, bath soap, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, shampoo, toilet paper, pull up diapers, laundry soap, dishwashing liquid

If you have questions, contact Bonnie McNemar 512 635 6705

The kickoff for the new Women’s Book Club is this Friday, February 21. We will meet in the Zion Parlor ( enter through main church/school entry to be buzzed in) from 11-1 . This first meeting is a time for information and visiting. Bring a sack lunch if you want.
The first book we will read and discuss for our March 21 meeting will be “ the stranger in the lifeboat” by Mitch Albom. Each member is responsible for getting their copies of the book.
In the future, after March 21, we will meet on the second Friday of each month… same place and time.
I hope this book club is of interest to you. Please contact Deborah Albers by text or leave a message at 512-527-4858 if you have any questions.

Calling all Prek and kindergarten kids, the children's handbells are playing March 9th Traditional Service. We would love to have prek/kindergarten join us to sing "Jesus loves me." If you're interested, we are practicing on Saturday's at 9am and Sundays after late service in the Sanctuary. Hope to see you there. 😁

Jonathan and Brenda Schroeder

Email:

Pianomanlovespianowoman@gmail.com leeschroeder82@aol.com

For questions.

Mark your calendars. Registration is now open for the 2025 Spring Faith and Film series at Film Alley Theater on the first Sundays of the month. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Click the buttons below for more info or to sign up today!

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Men-Our next event will held on Saturday March 22, 11am-2pm at the BBQ pits!

More information to come as we get closer. Mark the date and start thinking about who you can invite!

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Zion families, mark your calendars for the annual Washington, D.C. fundraiser dinner! Your participation helps our 8th grade class cover part of the cost of their class trip to Washington, D.C. at the end of April. Join us for a catered dinner, live music, games and silent auction. We are looking for event sponsors and auction items. Questions? Please email ticiabachman@me.com. See event details below:

Date: Friday, March 7

Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Location: Zion Worship Center & Lobby

Cost: $75/ticket

Tickets can be purchased through https://givebutter.com/washingtondcgala2025 or via the QR code on the flier. We can't wait to see you there!

The Zion LWML Evening Circle would like to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who brought food to Roy's funeral fellowship. All of Roy's families were very appreciative of all the food that was served. Thank you for supporting the Evening Circle with this important ministry. Have a wonderful weekend and a blessed week!

Join us for Zion’s 2025 Vacation Bible School, True North! We will explore how easy it is to lose sight of what is true in our wild world today and learn that Jesus is our true north! Participants and Volunteers can use the button below to register. Participants must be age 4 to incoming 5th grade. Childcare will be available for children under the age of 4 if their parent/guardian is volunteering. Registration opens at midnight on March 1st! If you have any questions, please reach out to Rachel Mayberry or Sherlyn Scott at rachel.mayberry@zionwalburg.org and sherlyn.scott@zionwalburg.org

Our family is so humbled by the number of folks that loved Roy and love us. The visitation and funeral were so filled with love for us. We thank you for the cards that meant so much to Roy and each time he would receive one, it made him smile. The reception was wonderful and the food was delicious. God has always been in charge of the cancer journey we were on and we know Roy is smiling down on each of you and our family. God bless each of you.

In Christ, The family of Roy Arldt

Lenten Devotions Point to Christ as Our Servant-Savior

Christ as Servant and Savior is the theme for LHM's 2025 Lenten devotions in English and Spanish. Dr. Kari Vo has penned "Servant of the Lord."

Suffering was never far from Jesus, so He gets it when our lives are difficult. In both versions, we are reminded that "Jesus understands what it is to be desolate in times of need, so when we suffer that kind of challenge, we can trust that Jesus understands our pain, and we have the assurance that our God will never forsake us."

"Jesus loves to teach us everything about life in the Kingdom, and part of that is sharing the Gospel,"says Chris Macky, LHM's content development manager and the Lenten devotion reader. "Jesus invites me, just as He invited His disciples, to follow Him and learn from Him. He calls all of us to catch people, and it is a privilege to do so with His help."

Lenten devotions begin Ash Wednesday, March 5, and conclude on Easter Monday, April 21. You can find them at lhm.org/lent .The "Tears of Hope" radio drama, which is adapted from a "This is The Life" television episode, will once again be available online this year at lutheranhour.org.

Sermon Schedule

Feb. 23

"Need to Know"

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler

If you don't need God, you won't know God. (John 7:28-29)

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