Hilltop Headlines
June 16, 2024
Serving this Week
Organist: Kyle Borcherding
Elders: Gordon Pittsford, Mark Breckenridge
Donut Pickup: Lynn Breckenridge
Golf Cart: Lewis King
Cafe Worker: Candy Bleeke
Greeters: Kathy Greer, Renee Simmons
Offering Assistants: Arlan Bamsch, David Van Soest
Audio: Chad Mathews
Presentation: Brenda Schroeder
Tech Director: Cody Stephens
10:45am:
Elders: Robert Glover, Wayne Cavalier
Greeters/Offering Assistants: Ashley Schmidt, Lisa Barton, Kaleab Merene, Stephanie Zinsmeyer
Late Shift Cafe: Julie Sieh, Brent Blumenthal
Golf Cart:
Connections Coordinator: Josh Hobratsch
Camera: Alisha Johnson
A Return of Our Blessings
Offerings/Electronic Giving for this week:
Home $14,345.88; General $15,486.75; Pam Hight Scholarship Fund $750; Camp Zion $180.75; Temple Tornado Relief $5; Annual Fund $20; Capital Improvement $250; Learning Legacy Endowment $5,200; Music Fund $25.86; Capital Campaign $627.74.
Attendance: 8am - 130; 10:45am - 234
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: $1,720.75
From Your Pastors
Dear Zion family –
We’ve had an incredible week at VBS! With 180 kids registered, we learned all about how God is our friend in every situation, no matter what we face. If you see Rachel Mayberry or Sherlyn Scott, please take a moment to thank these stellar ladies. They have put in countless hours getting ready for all the fun this week. We are blessed to have them as a part of Zion’s team!
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, June 30. We’ll hold a special, joint Red, White, and Bluegrass worship service at 10 am in the worship center in place of our regular 8 am and 10:45 am services. 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. 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 weekend is going to be action-packed. We’ll celebrate some of the fun we’ve had at VBS this week in our Sunday services, and our kids will sing a VBS song at the 10:45 am service. Between services in the lobby, we’ll celebrate our dads with Father’s Day ice cream sundaes. Make sure you join us for a cool treat, perfect for all the hot weather we’ve been having.
In worship, Pastor Ben Gonzales, who is a mission strategist for the Texas District of our church body, the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, will preach for us as we continue our trek through the book of Exodus, looking at an encounter Moses has with God in a burning bush in Exodus 3:1-6:
Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. Then the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire within a bush. As Moses looked, he saw that the bush was on fire but was not consumed. So Moses thought, “I must go over and look at this remarkable sight. Why isn’t the bush burning up?” When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. “Do not come closer,” He said. “Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Then He continued, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look at God.
In this fascinating and frightening encounter with God, Moses is introduced to who God is – He is the God of Moses’ ancestors and the foundation of all creation. Who do you believe God is? How does who you believe God to be affect the kind of relationship you have with Him? Learn more about God’s character 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
Summer Bible Class Updates
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.
Capital Improvements Fund
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.
Holy Land Brochure
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
Global Leadership Summit
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
Parlor Bible Study
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.
Faith and Film Series Returns
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 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).
Fall Family Camp - Reserve your spot now!
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 Groundbreaking
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!
Volunteer Help Needed
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.
Thank You!
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.
Zion Prayer Calendar
For the week of June 16-22 pray for:
June 16 - Gordon Stoneburner & Bd of Trustees
June 18 - Bd of Elders
June 19 -2024-25 3rd grade students
June 20 - Bd of Missions
June 21- 2024-25 4th grade students
June 22- Bd of Parish Ed
Lutheran Hour Ministries
Sermon Schedule
June 16
"Water Power"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
God's mission is like water. Without changing what it is, the Good News of God's Kingdom takes the shape of its cultural container, crossing boundaries and barriers. (Acts 16:5)
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
6001 FM 1105, Georgetown, TX 78626