Hilltop Headlines
June 23, 2024
Serving this Week
Organist: Janet Meyer
Elders: Gordon Pittsford, Mark Breckenridge
Donut Pickup: Cathy Botos
Golf Cart: Brenda Walker
Cafe Worker: Sona Holmstrom, Denise Patrick
Greeters: Jonathan & Brenda Schroeder
Ushers: Gene Buchhorn, Jakob Knippa
Communion Assistants: John Buser
Audio: Sherlicia Patrick
Presentation: Jennifer Jordan
Tech Director: Sherlicia Patrick
10:45am:
Elders: Robert Glover, Wayne Cavalier
Greeters/Offering Assistants: Jean Mersiovsky
Greeters/Ushers: Jane Voight, Kaytlin Briggs, Yvonne Miller
Communion Assistants: Denise Patrick, Gwen Hohle, Mark Dankis, Gary Miiler, Ryan Bridges
Golf Cart: Nathan Zinsmeyer
Connections Coordinator: Josh Hobratsch
Camera: Chad Mathews
Presentation: Kathryn Klein
Audio: Jim Kelton
Tech Director: Sherlicia Patrick
A Return of Our Blessings
Offerings/Electronic Giving for this week:
Home $12,720.47; General $14,385.59; Pam Hight Scholarship Fund $1,050; Camp Zion $520; Temple Tornado Relief $5; Annual Fund $100; Cemetery Fund $10.53; Missions $50; Youth Mission Trips $60; Capital Campaign $300.09.
Attendance: 8am - 153; 10:45am - 351
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: $1,598.40
From Your Pastors
Dear Zion family –
While we are praising God for all of the rain that comes our way here in these hot summer months - our prayers are with all those who have been affected by the path of tropical storm Alberto this week. If you were unable to join us for worship services last week at Zion, you can always go back and view those through the Church Center app or through the Zion website.
We are one week away from a great unique worship celebration on Sunday, June 30. On that day, 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 Sunday, we'll continue our summer Exodus message series by looking closely at Exodus chapters 5 & 6. Even when there are times and seasons in this life that we face significant oppression and discouragement - God invites us to trust in His promises! Promises that God delivers to the Israelites right there in the days of the Exodus and promises that God delivers to all of His faith-filled people through Jesus' life, death and resurrection!
Come and join us this weekend on the hilltop! 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.
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.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
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.
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 23-29 pray for:
June 23 - 2024-25 5th grade students
June 25 - 2024-25 6th grade students
June 26 - Church Council
June 27 - 2024-25 7th grade students
June 28- Zion PTL
June 29- 2024-25 8th grade students
Lutheran Hour Ministries
Sermon Schedule
June 23
"You;re Really into This, Aren't You?"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
People can be passionate about sports, gardening, video games, or family. All those things can be good, but none of them can save you. (Acts 16:30)
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