The PUMPKIN PATCH pumpkin sale 2020, will be held October 23 through October 31, Halloween. The Pumpkin Patch will be open from 4-7pm weekdays, and noon to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday. The date for "Trunk or Treat" at Hilltop Church is Friday, October 30, from 5-7pm. This is a community event and open to the public.

The number of deaths due to the coronavirus in the United States is over 211,000. The infection rate from the coronavirus in the United States is in excess of 7 million. One out of every 46 people is positive for the virus in the United States. The United States currently has 24% of the coronavirus cases with only 4% of the world's population. Current reporting notes that infections are on the rise in hot spots throughout the country notably in the upper Midwest.

As of Thursday, July 30, coronavirus statistics for the world: 15 million infected, and 617297, deaths. The United States: 4426982 million confirmed infected, and 150713 confirmed deaths. Indiana: 64299 confirmed infected, 2733 confirmed deaths. Saint Joseph County: 2061 confirmed infected, 74 confirmed deaths. Hilltop Lutheran congregation: 3 confirmed infected, 1 death. THE STATE OF INDIANA HAS MANDATED THE USE OF FACE MASKS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7, LABOR DAY.

Today's Update Hilltop Lutheran Church of the Ascension WILL resume in-person worship services Saturday, July 11th at 5:30 pm; and Sunday, July 12th at 10:30 am. If there are any changes to the schedule for the resumption of worship services, or service times, they will be posted on this website and in the weekly email and newsnotes.