Hilltop Headlines

8:00am:

Elders: Arlan Bamsch, Steve Muchow

Organist: Janet Meyer

Donut Pickup: Marianne Baum

Greeters: Rosanne Capdeville, Diane Andersen

Hilltop Cafe: Sona Holmstrom

Golf Cart Driver: Darren Almazan

Cart Assistant: Madison Almazan

Offering Assistants: Howard Horton, Mark Shipman

Audio: Brenda Schroeder

Presentation: Chad Mathews

Connections Coordinator: Josh Hobratsch

10:45am:

Elders: Robert Glover, Michael Zinke

Greeters: Yvonne Miller

Greeters/Offering Assistants: Becky Brettnacher, Susan Holmstrom

Hilltop Cafe: David & Linda Ditto

Golf Cart Driver: Bruce Melde

Camera: Preston Fischer

Presentation: Jen Jordan

AV Tech Director: Cody Stephens

Offerings/Electronic Giving for this week:

Operating Fund $72,770.61; Capital Improvements $200; Pam Hight Scholarship Fund $750; Field House $200; Missions $270; Annual Fund $20; VBS $200; Iron Sharpens Iron $200; Cemetery Fund $10.53; Learning Legacy Endowment $200; Faith & Film $500; Youth Missions $1,193.30; Capital Campaign $525.39

Attendance: January 19: 8:00am - 135; 10:45am - 272

Zion donates $6,667 to these approved charities every month: TX District LCMS, CHS Round Rock, Water Mission, Camp Lone Star, Brookwood in Georgetown, Faith in Action, Rev. John H. Kieschnick Endowment, The Songwriter Initiative of the Center for Worship Leadership

Dear Zion family –

Happy Valentine’s Day! This past Wednesday in chapel, our students told the story of Saint Valentine, a third century evangelist who was martyred by the Roman Empire for sharing his faith in Jesus. As we celebrate God’s gift of love with those we love this Valentine’s Day, keep in mind all those who have suffered and sacrificed for the faith we get to freely share. They did it out of love for Jesus. As the Church, may we continue to share Jesus’ love with the world – on Valentine’s Day, and on every day!

Our Spring Sausage Sale, which supports Zion’s mission work, is only a couple of weeks away, and we’re still looking for volunteers. You can sign up to serve using the board in the lobby. Your time working at this sale can help share Jesus with people who need Him.

In worship, we continue our series called “History’s Most Memorable Message,” where we’re studying Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This weekend, we'll look at what Jesus has to say about our financial resources in Matthew 6:19-24:

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

Money is meant to be a gift from God, but it can all too easily become an idol for us. How can we keep money from ruling our hearts and lives? Find out 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

Have you ever closed your Bible and thought “what did I just read?” Starting January 12, we will partner with The Bible Recap to read through the Old Testament. The Bible Recap is a chronological reading plan with a daily podcast that highlights and summarizes the Bible in an easy-to-understand way. It will not only help you read scripture but help you love reading it. Click the button below for the reading plan or paper copies are available in the Lobby and Narthex.

The next regularly scheduled Voters Meeting will be held Sunday, February 23 at 9:30am in the Sanctuary. Agenda is in the button below and paper copies are in the Narthex and Lobby. Voter packets will be emailed out next week. Please join us to get informed about the exciting things happening at Zion!

Zion’s annual Spring Mission Sausage Sale is happening soon! Sign-up boards to volunteer and assist in a number of ways will be available in the church lobby this Sunday, February 2 or click the button below. We are in need of many helping hands to make this weekend a success. Please sign up to assist where you can. You are encouraged to bring a dish to share for the potluck lunch on Saturday, March 1 after sausage-making.

Remember that we take 5 lb bag pre-orders only for this fundraiser. You may click the button below to place your order by FEBRUARY 23, 2025 (an option to prepay is available). There are also paper order forms that can be completed in the church narthex / lobby. Orders will need to be picked up on Sunday, March 2 from 9am-1pm. Accepted forms of payment are cash, check or credit/debit. Thanks for supporting Zion’s mission efforts in local, national, and global ways!

Ladies' Spring Bible Study: “The Gospel of John” by Melissa Spoelstra. The study will begin on March 18th at 9:30am and run for 7 weeks, led by Liisa Glandorf at Jeanne Smith's home. If you are looking to savor the peace of Jesus in a chaotic world, this ladies' Bible Study might be just for you. Please call or text Liisa Glandorf at (512) 948 2852 by March 12th to register and to order your study book for $21.99.

The Caring Place needs toiletries for their Food Pantry. Zion is collected items during the month of February. Collection barrels will be available in the lobby and narthex.

Most needed items are:

deodorant, bath soap, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, shampoo, toilet paper, pull up diapers, laundry soap, dishwashing liquid

If you have questions, contact Bonnie McNemar 512 635 6705

Mark your calendars. Registration is now open for the 2025 Spring Faith and Film series at Film Alley Theater on the first Sundays of the month. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Click the buttons below for more info or to sign up today!

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Men-Our next event will held on Saturday March 22, 11am-2pm at the BBQ pits!

More information to come as we get closer. Mark the date and start thinking about who you can invite!

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Zion families, mark your calendars for the annual Washington, D.C. fundraiser dinner! Your participation helps our 8th grade class cover part of the cost of their class trip to Washington, D.C. at the end of April. Join us for a catered dinner, live music, games and silent auction. We are looking for event sponsors and auction items. Questions? Please email ticiabachman@me.com. See event details below:

Date: Friday, March 7

Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Location: Zion Worship Center & Lobby

Cost: $75/ticket

Tickets can be purchased through https://givebutter.com/washingtondcgala2025 or via the QR code on the flier. We can't wait to see you there!

Project Connect Booklet "Love Thy Neighborhood"

The need to show God's love to those who are hurting, spiritually lost, and sinking is as urgent for our neighborhoods as anywhere else. Using Scriptures and real-life illustrations, the Project Connect booklet encourages us to love our neighborhoods in proactive, non-partial ways. Just as Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan models Christ-like empathy and action, so too can we honor the call to share the Gospel and glorify God by serving those who live next door or down the street.

Sermon Schedule

Feb. 16

"The Bread of Our LIves"

Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola

Jesus gives us Himself as the Bread of Life so that everything we need can be filled by Him and His gifts. (John 6:35)

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