Hilltop Headlines
March 27, 2022
Serving this Week
8am:
Elders: Mark Breckenridge, Bert Holmstrom
Greeter: Diane Andersen
Audio: Chad Mathews
Presentation: Cody Stephens
Lenten Mid-Week Wednesday, March 30 - Cowan, Warnasch
10:45am:
Elders: Zach Preston, Mark Tlapak
Greeters/Ushers: Candy Bleeke, Heather Ullmann, Jessica Preston
Parking Lot/Golf Cart: Mark Kinard
Hilltop Cafe': Sona Holmstrom
Communion Assistants: John Buser, Zach Preston
Floater: Jenny Kinard, Linda LaRochelle
Presentation: Chelsea Whittington
Camera: Chad Mathews
A Return of Our Blessings
Offerings/Electronic Giving: Home $7,693; General $14,992.25; Cemetery Fund $15; Pam Hight Scholarship $2,120; Annual Fund $100; Missions $20; Learning Legacy Endowment $105; Major Repairs $250; Zion Braille $590; Evening Circle LWML $100; Capital Campaign $1,215; Sunday Attendance: 8am - 136; 10:45am - 259.
10% of General Funds go to the following organizations: TX Dist LCMS, The Caring Place, CHS Round Rock, LINC Austin, The Locker, Upbring, Faith in Action and Concordia University: $1,665.81
Senior Pastor Nominations being accepted
Please see documents in the buttons below regarding the Senior Pastor job description and instructions for nominating individuals for Zion’s Senior Pastor position. Forms are also available in the Narthex, Lobby and Church Office. Completed nomination forms may be left at the Church Office, deposited in a drop off box that will be located in the Narthex or emailed to chadwmat@gmail.com. Deadline for nominations is Sunday, April 3, 2022.
Nametags!
Communion Assistants Needed
Mission Trip to Beattyville, Kentucky
There is a group going to Kentucky again for Summer 2022. July 23-30 they will be doing painting, minor construction work and more. If anyone has interest in going to serve. reach out to Jen Jordan jensntx2@gmail.com. Land fees (room and board) are $250 and travel costs are additional. $125 and Zion mission application are due to Zion by 4/3. Must be 18 years of age.
Lenten Worship Schedule
March 30, and April 6 – Midweek Services 6:30pm
April 14 – Maundy Thursday 6:30pm
April 15 – Good Friday 6:30pm
April 17 – Easter Sunday 7am, 8am and 10:45am
New Connection Hour classes!
A new session of Connection hour classes begins March 20. See the flyer below for a list of the new classes being offered! Classes meet Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30am and there are classes for Kids, Jr. High youth, Sr. High youth and Adults.
Easter Morning Activities!
The Board of Parish Education and the Children & Youth Ministry Team would like to invite you to join us on Easter morning for Connection Hour as we joyfully celebrate our risen Lord! 3 yrs - 8th grade will enjoy special Easter activities during their Connection Hour from 9:30-10:30. Adults will enjoy their normal Connection Hour classes, and the Sr. High Youth will be hosting an Easter Breakfast Taco Fundraiser for NYG in the Lobby from 8:30-10:30. Please swing by the Lobby to join us for fellowship and tacos! We can't wait to see you!
Pastor John's Retirement Celebration
Pastor John Davenport’s retirement celebration is Sunday, May 1. He has served Zion Lutheran Church and School as senior pastor for more than 26 years and for more than 38 years in the pastoral ministry in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
We look forward to Pastor Davenport preaching during the worship services at 8:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and 10:45 a.m. in the Worship Center. A celebration meal of smoked pork loin, garlic buttered red potatoes, green beans, salad, roll, and tea begins at 12:30 p..m. in Zion’s gymnasium. We ask that everyone planning to attend the meal make a reservation. Make your reservation by April 10 by clicking the button below or call the Church Office, 512-863-3065.
We thank God for Pastor Davenport’s ministry and look forward to this festive occasion. Davenport Retirement Committee, Rosanne Capdeville, Ethel Mickan, Denise Rowland, Linda LaRochelle, Kathy Greer.
Lenten Devotion Podcast
The 7th and 8th grade students have been working very hard to write, illustrate, and publish a Lenten Devotion book and podcast series to begin Wednesday, March 2. This is a little different from the Advent devotion book for last year. It is a weekly family devotional that is intended to prompt discussion and family conversations about the events leading up to Easter. The accompanying podcast episodes are also new each week and continue the story a little further. These can be enjoyed together with the devotions or listened to on their own. You can subscribe on Spotify or watch our church/school Facebook page for the weekly episode. Or just click the link below.
Stretch and Strength Fitness Class
As a congregational wellness and community outreach, Betzi Kelton will be offering a stretch and strength class in the worship center beginning in April. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat or towel and a water bottle. This class is for men and women alike! We will be working on strength, flexibility and balance with modifications for all ages and levels of fitness. Contact betzi@keltondeck.com if you have any questions. Please click the survey link to add your time preference. See you there!
Camp Zion - Summer 2022
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT CAMP ZION … We are looking for kid-friendly individuals who desire to make an impact by volunteering their time this summer. If you love to hang out and inspire young children, and share your faith, we have an exciting opportunity for you! If cooking hot dogs on a grill is your talent, we would love to have you for our Cook-Out week. Summer camp is a total of six weeks (SESSION 1 is June 6 – 24 & SESSION 2 is July 5 – 22). All applicants must pass a background check. For more information, please contact Rhonda Schwertner @ Rhonda.schwertner@zionwalburg.org
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY AT CAMP ZION: We are looking for mature, responsible, kid-friendly individuals to work as counselors at camp this summer. If you love to share your faith while leading and inspiring young children, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must pass a background check. Summer Camp 2022 is a total of six weeks (SESSION 1 is June 6 – 24 & SESSION 2 is July 5 – 22). To apply please contact Rhonda Schwertner @ Rhonda.schwertner@zionwalburg.org
Confirmation Reunion Committee
The Confirmation Reunion committee is looking for volunteers that would like to help us plan and carry out the Confirmation Reunion that is an annual event at Zion. It was put on hold the last two years due to Covid. This is the Sunday that we honor all the confirmation classes ending in the last digit of the current year (ex: 2022 = so all classes ending in 2) as well as every year over 70 years. These individuals are honored at the 8 a.m. service and then have their own activities in the gym starting at 9:30 a.m. If you would like to work on this committee, please contact Doris Schwausch (Chairperson) at 512-565-2485; Debbie Teinert- 512-966-2689; Roy Arldt- 512-630-7676; Joyce Boriack -512-863-2062 or the Church Office.
Nursery Help Needed
Jr High Dance
Jr High Summer Mission Trip
Monday Night Bible Study
The Monday Night Monthly Bible Study will meet this Monday, March 28, at 7:00 p.m., and will be hosted by Audrey Bielss at the GRAM Traffic Building, 3751 FM 1105. The study is “Where Love Abides” by Donna (Pyle) Snow. It’s not too late to join. Contact Peggy Turnipseed (512-413-1113) for information.
Church Library
The Church Library is housed in the parlor. There are many wonderful titles available for you to read and enjoy. There is no check out system so choose a book to read and when you are finished with it, just bring it back and put it in the plastic bin. PLEASE, do not reshelve it. That will be taken care of for you. The books are arranged alphabetically by TITLE and are under several different headings. Those headings are:
1. Church/Church Reference
2. Church History
3. Devotions/Meditations
4. Family/Family Life/ Aging/ Parenting
5. Fiction
6. Grief/Loss
7. Inspiration/Christian Life
8. Miscellaneous - Bible Studies, Audio and VHS tapes, and CD's
There is a list of books available in a red 3 ring binder in the parlor located on the wall by the shelves.
Greeting Cards for Sale
Confirmation and Easter cards are available at the Card Ministry cabinet area by the Church Nursery. Send family or friends a Thinking of You, Get Well, Sympathy, Birthday or other cards. Boxes of cards ($6.00) and individual cards ($0.50) Thank you from LWML Zion Evening Circle.
The Lutheran Hour
"You're a Gift to Others"
Have you ever wanted to carry Jesus' love to your neighborhood and community, but wondered how your God-given gifts fit into the picture?
Discovering your gifts is an important first step to considering how you might grow those gifts and share them. Lutheran Hour Ministries' new EveryGift Inventory will provide you a personalized overview of your gifts. It's free for you at lhm.org/everygift ... and takes less than 20 minutes.
For readers, our newest book, "Discover Your Gifts", explores the gifts God has given every person, and illustrates how those gifts can make a difference for us, our churches, and our communities. A Companion workbook is also available. You can order them at Amazon today.
Again, if you are curious about the aptitudes, innate abilities, and acquired skills that make you unique, you can take the EveryGift Inventory by visiting everygift.org.
Sermon Schedule
March 27
"What Shall We Do"
Speaker. Rev.Dr. Jason Broge
Why Easter is a story of redemption and not revenge.
(Luke 20:9-19 and Acts 2:22-36)
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.
The Caring Place
The Caring Place is currrently hiriing addtional staff and recruiting new voluteeers. For more information call 512-943-0700 or visit the websote caringplacetx.org.
PLEASE NOTE: Donations are now being accepted on Saturday for 12 PM to 4 PM!
The Shops at The Caring Place Thrift Store at 2000 Railroad Avenue: Mon-Sat, 10 AM - 4 PM.
Second Helping Thrift Store at 3700 Williams Drive: Tues-Sat, 10 AM - 4 PM.
Donations drive through at 2000 Railroad Avenue: Mon-Saturday, 12 PM - 4 PM, for a list on what The Caring Place accepts, visit caringplacetx.org/donatemystuff.
Furniture Pick Up: Wed, Thurs, Fri, 9 AM - 11 AM, appointments are made by calling 512-943-0711 and leaving a message.
Programs & Services at 2001 Railroad Avenue: Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 4 PM. Financial Assistance for those in The Caring Place service area includes rent, mortgage, utilities, transportation, emergency dental and prescription assistance with verifiable proof of crisis. Clothing vouchers are not available at this time. Financial assistance will be handled remotely. Please call 512-943-0700 and follow the prompts for the basic needs assistance you are requesting. Please do not arrive at The Caring Place office unless instructed by staff.
Food Pantry is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM. They are closed on Wednesday. For more information on food programs, go to caringplacetx.org/getfood.
Central Texas Master Singers
Pastors: John M. Davenport and Kevin J.Hintze
Director of Worship and Music: Marc Profant
Principal: Thomas Wrege
Church Office Hours: 8-4:00 Monday-Friday
Church Phone: 512-863-3065
School Phone: 512-863-5345 Fax 512-686-5807
6001 FM 1105, Georgetown, TX 7862