Hilltop Headlines

10:00am:

Elders: Bert Holmstrom, Chad Mathews, Gordon Pittsford, Mark Breckenridge, Mark Tlapak,

Robert Glover

Greeters: Dianne Buchhorn, Linda LaRochelle, Linda Pittsford

Hilltop Cafe: Darlene Zinke, Heather Ullmann

Donut Pickup: Chad Mathews

Communion Assistants: Al Barton

Golf Cart: Hans Keiling

Connections Coordinator: Josh Hobratsch

Camera: Alisha Johnson

Presentation: Jen Jordan

Tech Director: Cody Stephens

Offerings/Electronic Giving for this week:

Home $23,533.88; General $21,015.89; Pam Hight Scholarship Fund $30.97; Camp Zion $5; Temple Tornado Relief $5; Bible Class Offering $20; Cemetery Fund $5; Capital Campaign $1,300.09

Attendance: 8am - 145; 10:45am - 251

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: $2,335.10

Dear Zion family – It’s finally here! Zion’s Red, White, and Bluegrass Sunday is this weekend. Join us for a very special worship service in the worship center at 10 am in place of our regular 8 am and 10:45 am services. We’ll sing lots of old hymns, hear God’s Word, and have some fun along the way. Beforehand, at 9 am in the gym, we’ll have a family service project to bless the folks right down the road from us off FM 972. Then, after the service, we’ll have some red, white, and blue popsicles for you to celebrate the Fourth of July. It’ll be a wonderful day to worship together as one big church family!

This summer, we’re working through the book of Exodus. This weekend, we’ll look at a plague that God sends on the nation of Egypt because of the empire’s refusal to free the people of Israel from their slavery. The story’s found in Exodus 7:14-17, 20: The LORD said to Moses, “Pharaoh’s heart is hard: He refuses to let the people go. Go to Pharaoh in the morning. When you see him walking out to the water, stand ready to meet him by the bank of the Nile. Take in your hand the staff that turned into a snake. Tell him: The Lord, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you: Let my people go, so that they may worship Me in the wilderness, but so far you have not listened. This is what the LORD says: Here is how you will know that I am the LORD. Watch. I am about to strike the water in the Nile with the staff in my hand, and it will turn to blood.” Moses and Aaron did just as the LORD had commanded; in the sight of Pharaoh and his officials, he raised the staff and struck the water in the Nile, and all the water in the Nile was turned to blood. Pharaoh’s heart is described as “hard.” But Pharaoh isn’t the only one who struggles with such a heart. We can, too. Find out how and what we can do about it this weekend in worship. We’ll see you at 10 am in the 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.

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.The discounted cost for the two-day event is $159/person using discount code SMT24SVGROW.

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.

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. 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. 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.

Mission Liberty Hill Lutheran Church hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony June 12, 2024 for the beginning of construction for their new facility. What an exciting time for our church plant congregation!

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.

For the week of June 30-July 6 pray for:

June 30 - Cari Dugosh & the Zion school office

July 1 - Pastor Zach & Melody McIntosh

July 2 - Pastor Kevin & Sarah Hintze

July 3 - Pastor Kyle and Kelsey Borcherding

July 4 - Steven Cashio & Bd of Stewardship

July 5- Dr. Thomas Wrege & School Funding Committee

July 6- Cody Stephens & church AV volunteers

Sermon Schedule

June 30

"An Eager Conversationalist!"

Guest Speaker: Rev. Keith Haberstock

The Holy Spirit empowers us to open our mouths and share Jesus, so that all might have what none of us deserve. (Acts 17:16-31)

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