Hilltop Headlines

8am:

Organist: Janet Meyer

Elders: Gordon Pittsford, Mark Breckenridge

Donut Pickup: Ken Litzler

Golf Cart: Heather Ullmann

Cafe Workers: Lindsay Rochner, Jenny Kinard, Becky Warnasch

Greeters: Karen Hayes, Pam Pope

Communion Assistants: Chuck Jett, Steve Cashio

Ushers: Roy & Donna Arldt

Audio: Brenda Schroeder

Presentation: Clay Braun

Tech Director: Cody Stephens

10:45am:

Elders: Robert Glover, Wayne Cavalier

Greeters/Offering Assistants: Deborah Albers

Greeter/Usher: Susan Holmstrom, Chris Carpenter, Randa Toungate

Golf Cart: Jeremy Hobratsch

Communion Assistants: Karen Rogers, Michael Zinke, Thomas Walter, Tom Rogers, Mark Tlapak

Connections Coordinator: Josh Hobratsch

Camera: Sherlicia Patrick

Presentation: Jennifer Jordan

Offerings/Electronic Giving for this week:

Home $9,825.28; General $17,605.06; Pam Hight Scholarship Fund $100; Youth Mission Trips $146.41; Cemetery Fund $10.53; Braille $5; Camp Zion $300.75; Missions $590; Temple Tornado Relief $1,650; VBS $200; Annual Fund $100.15; Capital Campaign $425.09.

Attendance: 8am - 130; 10:45am - 232

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: $1,956.12

Dear Zion family –

VBS is here! This year, we have 170 kids registered for our Vacation Bible School – our largest number ever! Please pray that all the kids who are a part of VBS next week will hear and be changed by the precious message of all Jesus has done for us.

In worship, we’re kicking off a new summer-long series on the book of Exodus. The book of Exodus has lots of famous action-packed stories. But these stories are more than just tales of incredible action. These stories are meant to gain traction in our hearts. The stories that we read are meant to be applied to the lives we live. This weekend, we’ll read the story of the birth of one of the main characters of the book, Moses, in Exodus 2:1-10:

Now a man of the tribe of Levi married a Levite woman, and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months. But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. His sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him. Then Pharaoh’s daughter went down to the Nile to bathe, and her attendants were walking along the riverbank. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her female slave to get it. She opened it and saw the baby. He was crying, and she felt sorry for him. “This is one of the Hebrew babies,” she said. Then his sister asked Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and get one of the Hebrew women to nurse the baby for you?” “Yes, go,” she answered. So the girl went and got the baby’s mother. Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this baby and nurse him for me, and I will pay you.” So the woman took the baby and nursed him. When the child grew older, she took him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son. She named him Moses, saying, “I drew him out of the water.”

Moses’s story begins with a woman who is forced to give up her son by placing her in a basket. But what Moses’s mother thinks she is giving up, she is actually giving over to God. Are there things in our lives we need to give up? What if when we give those things up, we gave them over to God? What difference might that make in our lives? Learn more about giving things over to God 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

Our current session of Kids' Connect and Jr/Sr High Youth Sunday morning Bible classes has concluded and will break until August 18. There will be several opportunities for children and youth over the summer months including VBS, mission trips and family events. Adult classes include the Sanctuary class studying ‘Defending the Faith’ and the Parlor class beginning a study on the Apostles’ Creed. Coffee, treats and fellowship will continue to be offered at 9am in the Lobby throughout the summer.

The council established a new dedicated account called Capital Improvements (22130) which will replace all the following funds: Facilities Major Repair, School Facilities Improvement, Landscape and Playground fund. All balances in these funds have been transferred to the newly created Capital Improvement fund. All the previously mentioned funds have been deactivated, therefore, if any donation is received for one of these funds, it will be logged as a Capital Improvement donation. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Business Manager, Steven Cashio directly at 512-686-2991.

INTERESTED IN VISITING THE HOLY LAND? – Pastor Dave and Pastor Kevin have been working for several months to organize an educational tour for Zion members to Israel and Egypt (9 days in Israel / 5 days in Egypt). We now have brochures available in the Lobby and Narthex for the trip taking place in March 2025. We pray you might consider joining us! Thanks! Pastors Dave & Kevin

We are thrilled to announce that Zion will be serving as a virtual hosting site for this year’s Global Leadership Summit!

Once you register, you can join us on August 8-9 in Zion’s worship center to experience this inspiring two-day event alongside fellow church and community members. This is your opportunity to gain leadership insights from some of the brightest and most well-known leaders across various industries.

Click on the GLS link below to register. We hope to see you there!

https://register.globalleadership.org/#/reg/trans/one?invtID=EV-LSS2408-MAIN-LV01400

The Parlor Bible Study (Sunday mornings 9:30-10:30am) is beginning a study of the Apostles' Creed. Many of us placed Luther's Small Catechism on the shelf after confirmation, but there is so much we have forgotten. This is a chance to return to the book that helped us realize the truths of the Trinity: a mystery made known throughout the Bible.

Registration Open for Faith and Film Series

“Preparing Zion Members to Combat the Cultural Biases Facing America.”

(from Zion’s Mission Statement)

Registration is open for Faith and Film at the Palace Theater on Sunday nights, June 3, 9, 16, and 23. This series will be free to all participants and will include heavy hors d'oeuvres, popcorn, and drinks. A digital copy of the curriculum is also included. Doors open at 5:30 PM.

Simply register (RSVP) each week with this form so we can ensure we have enough supplies. You are welcome to email Philip Hohle with questions anytime: philip@parabolicmedia.com

The series is an opportunity for Zion to take the Gospel, literally, to the public square. Hosting the series at the Palace gives members not only a chance to improve their own media literacy in “combating cultural biases,” but also an opportunity to bring that unchurched friend, neighbor, or relative to a neutral place where they can experience Gospel messages revealed to them through the movie and discussion. Find FAQs here.

Volunteers are needed. Contact Philip Hohle if you would like to help host the series. Sign up to volunteer here.

The schedule:

• June 9, 2024, a popular movie: Barbie (with Robin Knippa)—Host TBD
• June 16, 2024, a heroic movie: Friday Night Lights (with Mike Barnes, former Sports Director at KVUE)—Hosted by the Hohles
• June 23, a classic movie: The Breakfast Club (with Rev. Dr. David Kluth)—Hosted by the Pittsfords

We cannot publish the titles publicly legally, but you can share the list with your friends.

Watch the short humorous video promo for the series here (public version, which also can be shared with your friends).

Camp Zion would like to extend the opportunity for business members/members of Zion Lutheran Church to help support us by sponsoring a field trip for CAMP ZION this summer. Field trips are just one of the many memorable things that we do at Camp Zion but also the most expensive. We ask that you prayerfully consider contributing to this special cause. Below is a list of each field trip and the cost based on 40 to 50 campers or a set fee for some events. You may present your gift in a check made out to Zion Church and write Camp Zion in the memo and drop it in the collection basket at church or give online using the drop-down button for Camp Zion. We thank you for supporting us in our endeavor to grow and connect with our youth while helping them develop self-confidence and build character in a nurturing Christian environment.

· WEEK 2 June 10-14 / On-Campus Mad Science Show

$475 for 1 Hour of Entertainment

· WEEK 3 June 17-21 / Waco Zoo

$440 for 40 campers @ 11.00

· WEEK 4 July 1-5 / On Campus Movie & Pizza Party

$200 for 50 campers @ 4.00

· WEEK 5 July 8-12 / Movie & Popcorn at the Cinemark

$331.00 for Entire Theater

$200 for Snack Pack for 40 campers @ 5.00

· WEEK 6 July 15-19 / On-Campus Luau with Waterslides & Hotdog Roast

$500 for 2 Waterslides

$ 100 for Hotdogs, Chips, Drinks & the Fixings

Zion’s Mission Board is once again excited to be hosting family camp weekend later this fall! ALL are welcome to join in on the fun! This year - we have reserved a number of RV and tent campsites along with cabins from Thursday, October 10th through Monday, October 14th at Caddo Lake State Park in East Texas. Families are welcome to join us at camp as early as Thursday and can stay through till Monday – or anytime in between. Please note that all cabins will be reserved for families staying at least two nights. The weekend will include fellowship, worship, and food as well as ample free time for families to experience together some of the wonderful activities that the surrounding area has to offer. Breakfast and dinner will be provided on Saturday and Sunday. All other meals are on your own to provide. The total cost covering all four nights per family is $50 per RV/tent site and $250 per cabin (PLEASE NOTE there is only one 8 person cabin left!). We hope and pray that you as a family will consider joining us this year. Click the button below to RSVP by August 25th. Reserve your spot now before they are all gone! A completed registration form accompanied with cash/check payment into the church office is required for your site to be confirmed. Please contact the Church Office, Pastor Kevin or Shane Baylor for more information.

The Zion Braille Night Group is in need of a couple of additional workers/members. We meet the 3rd Monday evening of each month, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church. No previous experience is needed. For additional information, contact Peggy Turnipseed, 512-413-1113.

Members of the Zion LWML Evening Circle are shown with the food items for the Jarrell Food Pantry and the Granger Food Bank that were collected at the recent Chicken Foot Social. This event was sponsored by the Evening Circle, with the assistance of a Thrivent grant, and provided an opportunity for wonderful food and fellowship.

Evening winners were: Jim Albers, Emily Hayes, Marvin Kelm, Ethel Mickan, and Audrey Bielss.

11 Zion members served at our community outreach, Laundry Love, Tuesday May 14th.

51 family units were able to launder 6365 pounds of clothing and bedding, at no cost to them.

About 20 children came and enjoyed coloring and books that we provide. Many of the patrons commented on how much they appreciate what we do for them. Thank you to our Mission Board for their supporting this outreach.

If interested in serving or more information contact: Gail Gajewski. gailgaj@ol.com. 440-537-7551

For the week of June 9-15 pray for:

June 9 - 2024-25 Kindergarten students

June 10-14 - VBS & Children's ministry
June 15 - 2024-25 1st Grade students

"Journey Through Depression" by Dr. Rick Marrs is LHM's latest Project Connect booklet. It deals with the causes of depression and how it impacts our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Marrs also addresses recovery strategies, myths surrounding depression, and how caregivers can help. He reminds readers that "Whatever pain we are in, whatever is troubling us, Jesus invites us to believe, to know, that we are not alone."

The National Institute of Mental Health notes that depression impacts all ages and races/ethnicities. In the U.S. alone, some 21 million adults experienced at least one major depressive episode (an event lasting two weeks or longer) in 2021. Globally, as of 2023, some 280 million people have depression, according to the WHO.

Depression triggers may include physical causes, biological predisposition, trauma, grief or loss, aging, brain injury, and of course, relationship issues. Because of the complexities involved, consulting a professional is essential to finding out what's going on and how to treat it.

Recovering from depression is certainly possible. Proper care of the body (nutrition, exercise, rest, stress avoidance), medications, and alternative treatments all play a part. So does counseling.

For caregivers - prayer, listening, and reminding the person that you love them are crucial. Marrs suggests joining them in a healthy pursuit like exercise, and just being there for them, but be sparing with advice as feelings can get in the way. If they mention thoughts of suicide, know and use the 988 suicide prevention hotline.

Depression can be awful, but it doesn't have the last word. "Even when we don't feel like Jesus is with us, we have His promise that He is." Marrs writes, "His heart goes out to you, and He is deeply concerned about your welfare. God is here with you in your pain, whether it feels that way or not."

Rev. Dr. Rick Marrs is a licensed psychologist and senior professor of practical theology (counseling) at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.

Sermon Schedule

June 9

"Selfless Sending"

Guest Speaker: Pastor Jeff Cloeter

The Christians of ancient Antioch were known for their spirit of selfless sacrifice. The Spirit of Antioch continues to the church today because Christ Himself is with us. (Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3)

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

Principal: Dr. Thomas Wrege

Church Office Hours: 8-3:00 Monday-Thursday

8-Noon Friday

Church Phone: 512-863-3065

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

www.zionwalburg.org

6001 FM 1105, Georgetown, TX 78626