God's work.
Our hands.
Let's serve today.
God’s Work. Our Hands. Sunday is September 27
Our congregation will join together for our annual day of service, “God’s work. Our hands.” This day continues to be an opportunity to celebrate who we are—one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.
Projects will take place at TLLC during the 10 AM hour between services (unless otherwise noted) and are detailed below.
We are also selling GWOH themed items to wear and display (order here).
On-site Service Opportunities
** indicates a project that also requests donations. Anyone can provide donations to any of the projects. Click on the boxes with ** to see what donations are needed to complete this project. All donations can be dropped off at TLLC Sharing Station in the Narthex.
TLLC Dusting Team
Help us dust the nooks and crannies around the church building. This project is for all.
All supplies will be provided.
Upbring**
Assemble Care Kits for distribution by Upbring to their Health for Friends clinic in Lubbock and 10 additional outreach sites.
Donations Needed / travel sizes only:
Shampoo
Bar soap
Sunscreen
Toothpaste
Hand lotion
Pack of band-aids
Pack of tissues
Shampoo
Bar soap
Sunscreen
Toothpaste
Hand lotion
Pack of band-aids
Pack of tissues
LuMin Snack Bags**
Assemble Snack Bags for distribution to UT students at LuMin’s Tailgate Tuesday.
Donations Needed:
Small prepackaged snacks such as
Nuts
Crackers
Granola bars
Cookies
Small prepackaged snacks such as
Nuts
Crackers
Granola bars
Cookies
Bread for All
Food Pantry**
Sort, check expiration dates, and pack donations for the Bread for All food pantry, an Austin City Lutherans ministry located in southeast Austin
Donations Needed:
Non-perishable, non-expired food items
diapers
baby wipes
detergent
toilet paper
Reusable shopping bags
Non-perishable, non-expired food items
diapers
baby wipes
detergent
toilet paper
Reusable shopping bags
Bread for the World ELCA Food Advocacy
Write letters and postcards to elected representatives to protect and strengthen nutrition programs that help children reach their full potential.
All supplies will be provided.
Hill Country Community Ministries**
Help keep up our reputation as “The Peanut Butter Church!”
Bring Peanut Butter donations.
Austin City Lutherans Move-In Ministry**
Donate new or gently-used items. This ministry assists people in Austin exiting or are vulnerable to homelessness.
Donations Needed -
new or nearly-new
Pots & pans
Silverware sets
Cooking utensils
Towels
Bedding (not king)
Amazon Wish List
Pots & pans
Silverware sets
Cooking utensils
Towels
Bedding (not king)
TLLC Fiber Arts Ministry
Learn how to make a chunky blanket and take home a kit to complete. Or sponsor a blanket for $45.
Donate $45 to pay for the supplies to make a chunky blanket.
Sponsor a Blanket (use "other")
Global Refuge
Color pre-printed “Home for the Holidays” cards.
Color pre-printed “Home for the Holidays” cards. In December these cards will be sent to immigration detention centers through the US. Supplies will be provided but we can always use more Christmas cards.
Global Health Ministries
Roll bandages to send to overseas health facilities that have no access to clean, affordable bandages, an item they use for patient care every day.
Supplies will be provided.
Lutheran Disaster Response
Noisy Offering
During worship at 9am & 11am – Bring your "noisy" money (coins) to place in tin buckets passed around by the children.
Bring your "noisy" money (coins) to place in tin buckets passed around by the Children at the 9am & 11am services. All money will go to Lutheran Disaster Response.
Katrina's Cocoon Crew
Donate NEW costumes and PJs to this nonprofit dedicated to bringing joy to children battling cancer and life-threatening illnesses.
Donations Needed - new children and teens PJs and costumes.
Amazon Wish List
TLLC Care Ministry
Create homemade Care Cards to be distributed to those who are ill, hospitalized or just in need of some TLC from TLLC.
Supplies will be provided.
TLLC Care of Creation
Plant Wildflower seeds in the meadow.
Supplies will be provided.
Do you have an idea?
Let us know if you have an idea of a project or service opportunity you would like to coordinate.
Let Us Know
Off-site Service Opportunities
These serving & learning projects and events are offered at different times than the main GWOH event. Click on the boxes to read the details of the event, and if any sign ups are required to participate. Details are still being finalized and will be updated when known.
TLLC Care of Creation
Saturday, September 26 @ 8am-12pm
Remove invasive grasses at the top of our meadow, cover the area in woodchips, and spread wildflower seeds.
Remove invasive grasses at the top of our meadow, cover the area in woodchips, and spread wildflower seeds.
Wear appropriate clothing. We will provide supplies needed, but bring any yard tools you find useful for this type of work if you like.
Community First! Village
Monday, October 26 @ 8:30am - 12pm
Serve Breakfast
Serve Breakfast
Volunteer for a morning of service, food & fun at Community First Village. Our participants will serve (and eat) breakfast tacos, juice, and coffee. You can carpool from TLLC or meet at the designated location within Community First! Village.
Sign up
BYG Retreat
Saturday, September 27
Camp Service Project
Camp Service Project
3rd-5th graders at BYG Retreat will participate in service projects to beautify faith spaces around the camp.
Register Here (coming!)
Youth Lasagna Bake
Date & Time TBD
The high school youth prepare and freeze lasagnas to be given to people experiencing health and family challenges.
The high school youth prepare and freeze lasagnas to be given to people experiencing health and family challenges.
The high school youth prepare and freeze lasagnas to be given to people experiencing health and family challenges.
LuMin Tailgate Tuesday
Tuesday, September 29
Support event financially and work alongside UT student volunteers to provide a free dinner for students.
Support event financially and work alongside UT student volunteers to provide a free dinner for students.
Volunteer signup link is in the weekly newsletter. Click the button below to donate funds to purchase food and supplies for this event.
Donate Here
TLLC Care of Creation
Saturday, September 26 @ 8am-12pm
Remove invasive grasses at the top of our meadow, cover the area in woodchips, and spread wildflower seeds.
Remove invasive grasses at the top of our meadow, cover the area in woodchips, and spread wildflower seeds.
Wear appropriate clothing. We will provide supplies needed, but bring any yard tools you find useful for this type of work if you like.
SHOP in our store to purchase special GWOH items to wear and display.
(while supplies last)
Visit our Outreach Page to learn more about all the organizations we partner with here at TLLC. We encourage you to get involved with any of them. If you have more questions, please fill out a connections card.
Coming September 2026!