09/06/2026
Upcoming Events
* September 20 – CROP Walk – see info below
* September 21-26 – Pr. Alexa away for continuing education conference in Baltimore and vacation
* September 27 – 10 am - Joint Service at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (No service at Hilltop on 9/26)
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF – ASSEMBLING PERSONAL CARE KITS
At our September joint service on 9/27, we will assemble personal care kits to send to Lutheran World Relief. When families find their homes destroyed, or must flee for their safety, soap and a towel rarely make the cut for what they can carry. Arriving in a refugee camp or other safe place, they are scared, vulnerable, and dirty from the travel. The simple items in a Personal Care Kit provide much-needed self-care, critical germ-fighting supplies, and the chance for our neighbors in need to regain dignity amidst fear and uncertainty. Please donate NEW adult-size nail clippers (with or without file) and place them in the basket in the narthex by September 20. Thank you for your generosity!
CROP WALK – SEPTEMBER 20
The annual St. Joseph County CROP WALK for Hunger takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026. CROP Walk funding benefits the overseas work of Church World Service as well as local food pantries including Broadway Christian Parish. Gathering starts at 1:15 pm at Zion Community Church, 221 S. St. Peter Street, South Bend, IN 46617. The walk starts at 2 pm. Register online or contribute at: https://events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwalks/event/southbendin. Or place your contribution in the marked container in the narthex. Thank you!
INDIANA-KENTUCKY SYNOD REGIONAL GATHERING – ALL ARE INVITED!
On October 24, the Indiana-Kentucky Synod invites you to join in a regional gathering from 9:30 to 3:30 at Christ the King Lutheran Church at 17195 Cleveland Rd, South Bend, IN 46635. Connect with others from across the synod, share ideas, worship together, and grow in faith and ministry. We will also enjoy engaging breakout sessions, a catered lunch, and time for fellowship. You can register at https://tithe.ly/event-registration/ #/11288505; cost is $30. Hope to see you there!
INDIANA-KENTUCKY SYNOD – APPEAL FOR DISASTER SUPPORT
Our synod has recently experienced severe weather events, from tornadoes and damaging winds to widespread flooding. Our synod’s Disaster Response Coordinator, Jayme Beneker, is working to identify where help is needed most. Flood buckets with basic cleaning supplies for people whose homes have been damaged by floodwaters, are especially needed. Each bucket costs $50; even a little bit helps with recovery! Please help by writing a check payable to Hilltop Lutheran Church and put “IN-KY Disaster Response Fund” in the memo line. Thank you for your support and your prayers for our neighbors!
PLEASE PRAY FOR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF HILLTOP
Bob Thoner
Zinita and Ken Welsh
Frank Markiewicz
Nancy Boyer
Beryl Guzowski
Angela Barnes (mother of Pr. Alexa)
Donna Mayfield (sister of Pat Cheeseman)
Susan and Ellis Lohr (sister & brother-in-law of Linda Angelini)
Judy and Bob Lebda (sister and brother-in-law of Linda Angelini)
Jane and Harry Moyer (sister and brother-in-law of Linda Angelini)
Kathy Kilbury (sister-in-law of Sue Pozsgai)
Chris Daggy (sister-in-law of Diane Daggy)
Sean Kubiak (son of Beverly Steele)
Barb Ladd (sister of Marc March)
Marian and Marvin March (parents of Marc March)
Bob Falcone (father-in-law of Marc March)
Jerry Kistner (brother of Jean Johnson)
Norma Jean and Jim Sanders (sister and brother-in-law of Yvonne Bowman)
Marvin Dirks (cousin of Carol Pauluhn and Nancy Reiter
Carol and Ron Bonczkowski (parents of Julie Nadolny)
Barbara Harvey (friend of Bly Cannoot)
Pat Dutio (friend of Diane Daggy)
Linda Amick (friend of Nancy Reiter)
Chelsea Naylor (friend of Carol Pauluhn and Nancy Reiter)
Penny Eash
The family of Susan Ellis
All those struggling financially
All those struggling with mental illness
