Hilltop Headlines

8:00am:

Elders: Mark Tlapak, Chad Mathews

Organist: Kyle Borcherding

Ushers: Jeff Knippa, Ryan Buchhorn

Greeters: Joyce Boriack

Communion Assistants: Dave Rowland, Roy Capdeville

Hilltop Cafe: Darlene Zinke

Donut Pickup: Ken Litzler

Golf Cart: Dayton Simmons

Tech Director: Cody Stephens

10:45am:

Elders: Michael Zinke, Wayne Cavalier

Greeters/Offering Assistants: Debby Anderson, Lisa Barton

Greeters/Ushers: Carmen Domel, Todd Glandorf, Tyler Glandorf

Communion Assistants: Bert Holmstrom, Karen Rogers, Tom Rogers, Troy Johnson

Hilltop Cafe: Kelly Smith

Golf Cart: Chris Zoeller

Connections Coordinator: Josh Hobratsch

Audio: Cody Stephens

Camera: Chad Mathews

Presentation: Chad Winkler

Offerings/Electronic Giving for this week:

Home $15,078.19; General $24,238.98; Pam Hight Scholarship Fund $4,523.30; Cemetery Fund $5; Sr High Youth $50.30; Braille $5; Annual Fund $1,102.65; Learning Legacy Endowment $200; Capital Campaign $402.44

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: $2,693.22

Dear Zion family –

This weekend, sixteen Zion eighth graders will be at Camp Buckner for our first annual Confirmation Retreat. They’ll learn about the value of prayer and have some fun along the way. Please pray that God’s Spirit would do a mighty work in their hearts.

In worship, we’ll continue our series called “Better Together.” According to the Bible, we were designed for relationships – we were designed to be better when we’re together. But we all have struggles in our relationships that, rather than making us better, make things worse. In this series, we’re looking at the key ingredients we need to make our relationships better. This weekend, we’ll talk about what Jesus has to say about the key ingredient of forgiveness in Matthew 18:15-22:

“If your brother or sister sins against you, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in My name, there am I with them.” Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

Jesus has ambitious standards for forgiveness! He tells Peter that forgiveness can be offered without limits. But what does this kind of forgiveness look like in real life – especially with people who have hurt us deeply? Find out how to forgive and learn more about this value of forgiveness 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

LOADS OF CARING (formally Laundry Love) is now a part of The Caring Place. Loads of Caring will be a wonderful addition to the many services they provide to our Georgetown community. With the support of Zion’s mission board we will continue to be a part of this outreach, hosting several events annually.

Zion hosted a Loads of Caring event September 10th. There were 15 servant volunteers from our congregation who helped 53 family units have clean laundry. Zion is hosting the November 12th event. If interested in volunteering, please contact me.

Gail Gajewski

gailgaj@aol.com

440-537-7551

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

Wurstbraten is fast approaching, and your help is needed! This event provides opportunities to meet new friends and catch-up with many Zion members. Making sausage is always more fun when lots of people are involved. On Saturday, November 2, we need volunteers, starting at 7:00 a.m. There are also MANY opportunities November 1-5 to help. Sign-up sheets will be in the Narthex and Lobby starting NEXT Sunday. Please take the time to sign up, even if you can only commit to a few hours and BRING A FRIEND!

For the week of September 22-28 pray for:

September 22 - LWML Groups

September 23 - Zion quilting groups

September 24 - Iron Sharpens Iron men's group

September 25 - Master Planning Committee

September 26 -Athletic Boosters

September 27 - Church office administration

September 28 - Principal and school office administration

Thanks for all your prayers, well wishes and cards – means a lot to me.

Love, Chuck Schlewitt

"Bringing God's Word to Life for Young Viewers"

LHM's partnership with the SAT-7 PARS channel continues to support 4 original satellite television programs that are broadcast to millions of Persian-speaking children, youth, and women throughout Central and West Asia.

Young viewers benefit from 2 of these that are among SAT-7 PARS' best-known programs. "Golpand" and "Hashtag" use storytelling to bring God's Word to life and teach children core biblical values through interactive games, educational segments, and theatrical plays that are tailored to the audience ("Golpand" reaches children ages 5-13 and "Hashtag" engages teens).

These live programs provide a safe and valuable platform through which viewers can connect, learn about the Bible, pray for one another, and share their own testimonies.

"Golpand" has had a big impact on my life and on the things I do," says Deena, a young girl from Iran. "The stories we are told and the questions discussed add so much to our understanding, as do the Bible verses that are shared at the end of the programs. It helps us to be better connected with the world around us."

"I enjoy the stories, songs, and 'around-the-world' segments on "Hashtag", says Nasrin, a teenage girl. "The most important things I learned from the program are to have faith, believe in God, and worship Him without any doubt. Whenever we have doubts or want to do something against God's will, we should immediately think of the stories of the Bible and seek guidance from them."

LHM is looking forward to a new program for youth this fall.

Sermon Schedule

Sept. 22

"All He Has to Say"

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler

The story of Jacob's ladder is not a prompt for us to climb higher; it's a promise that God comes down to our level. (Genesis 28:15)

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