Events
Sermon for November 30, 10am
Good things happen when we quit biting our nails in worship and start lifting our hands in praise!
A study of Psalm 93
Thank You Thanksgiving Luncheon Volunteers!
A big THANK YOU to all of our volunteers for making the Thanksgiving luncheon a very happy event! There were so many smiles, laughter, and happiness from everyone who attended the luncheon.
Drop in and see what’s new!
SEE FULL LIST HERE
Library Hours: Sundays 9:30–10:00am
Located near the front of the church in the hallway next to the foyer.
What books would you like to see in the Hillcrest library? Let us know!
Sunday, November 30 during 10:00am worship service
The Lord's Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby believers memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming.
Please contact Pastor Tom Goodman if you have questions regarding Lord’s Supper.
REMINDER: If you will be worshiping online, please have your Lord’s Supper items out and ready when service begins at 10am.
Click Here for more options
Saturday, December 6, 2:00-4:00pm, Hillcrest Church in room A165
Ladies, Hillcrest Women’s Ministry would love for you to join us for a Christmas Tea Party — a cozy afternoon filled with laughter, tea, and time to slow down and celebrate the season together.
We’ll enjoy delicious teas and finger foods, play a few fun games (with prizes!), and hear an uplifting message from Karen Raulie that will encourage your heart during this busy time of year.
Please RSVP HERE by December 1st.
Come take a break from the holiday hustle, breathe deep, and be reminded of the true peace that only Jesus brings. We can’t wait to spend the afternoon with you!
The BCNE exists to support New England churches. We are here to help you multiply Christ-followers through partnering, equipping and encouraging.
The Baptist Churches of New England was founded in 1983 as a small network of Southern Baptist churches. Today we are made up of more than 365 churches located across Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and Week of Prayer
Help Us Reach Our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Hillcrest Goal: $23,000
Give Now to Fund: Lottie Moon
Lottie Moon Week of Prayer Guide
What is the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering?
Lottie Moon was sent as a Southern Baptist missionary to China from 1873 to 1912. She saw firsthand the world's greatest problem — LOSTNESS. Meeting so many people who had never heard the gospel compelled her to write letters to American churches describing the need for a greater missionary presence.
She pleaded for increased prayer and financial support to send and sustain more missionaries. This challenge became known as the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering®.
Learn More Here
Lottie Moon Post Office: December 7 - December 21
Send your Christmas Cards to church members using the Lottie Moon Post Office
You can help support Lottie Moon as you spread Christmas cheer to your Hillcrest family.
Bring your Christmas cards to the MPC
Deposit them in the mailbox
Pay for “postage” which will go directly to Lottie Moon.
Please note that all cards must be picked up in the MPC.
No cards will be mailed or delivered outside the church.
You can also pay by check or cash for the amount of the postage. If paying by check, make it payable to Hillcrest and write “Lottie Moon” on the memo. Be sure to check the mail slots each Sunday so you can collect your Christmas cards!
Contact John Cameron with questions: John.Cameron@hillcrest.church
Saturday, December 13, 6:00-8:45pm, Hillcrest Church MPC
FREE event, but RSVP is required.
This event is free and is open to preschoolers through 5th grade. There will be games, crafts, pizza, snacks, and lots of fun! Friends are welcome, but registration is required in order to attend.
Registration deadline is December 10th.
REGISTER HERE for the Children's Christmas Party
Wednesdays, 5:00pm, MPC (See menu for details and closures)
Join us for Fellowship and Food! Cost is $5.00 per person or $15.00 per family. RSVPs are required.
RSVP on your Connection Card this Sunday OR call the church office 512-345-3771 by Monday 4:30pm for that week’s supper.
Women's Discipleship Hour
2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 7:30pm-8:30pm, A165
Join us the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Hillcrest for Women's Discipleship Hour. This is a space for women to know each other more deeply, love and encourage one another well, and help one another grow in love and faith together.
Contact Mindy King mindela.king@gmail.com and join our group for current up to date information.
Men’s Ministry: Discipleship Dinner
1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 7:00pm-9:00pm
We are excited to begin a new venture into expanding our Men’s Ministry at Hillcrest!
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month where we will spend time in discipleship, fellowship, and serviceship together- expanding in our relationship with our Saviour, our Church Family, and our Community. Contact John Cameron, john.cameron@hillcrest.church and join our group for current up-to -date activity!
THURSDAYS, 6pm flexible start time to eat
Room A165, except for 3rd Thursday of the month when we’ll meet on the 3rd floor Summit
Are you a young adult in your 20s and 30s? Gather in the Fellowship Center each Thursday, thru May 29th for fellowship and table games. We'll eat anytime between 6:00-7:00pm and we won't have a quitting time on the board games but come and go as your schedule allows. No RSVP required. Contact Gayla for more information.
Third Wednesday and Fourth Monday of Every Month
Group leaves Hillcrest at 8:30am - meet at Church Office (Steck 2 Entrance)
We have an opportunity to serve at the Angel House Soup Kitchen! Our group will leave Hillcrest at 8:30am.
We need at least 5-6 volunteers to meet Angel House Soup Kitchen requirements.
Thank you for supporting this ministry! In May Angel House Soup Kitchen served 9,832 meals. As of May, they have served 42,875 meals this year.
Learn More Here
Join us in the MPC:
Thursdays 7-10pm and
Saturdays, 1-4pm
Email Lance Karm with questions.
Schedule subject to change.
See Upcoming Schedule HERE
Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:30am, MPC - Open to Adults of ALL Ages!
Cost: $25 per month
Please join Marina Rusch at 9:30am on Mondays & Wednesdays in the MPC (Gym). Each class is an hour long and is very low impact but high intensity. To sign up or if you have questions, please contact Marina.
Luke 2:52, And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Come Grow With Us Sundays & Fridays!
Fridays, September 12 - October 31, 9:30-11:00am
More Than Enough: Ladies Bible Study
Sundays, September 28 - November 16:
Anchor Course
ASL (American Sign Language)
Student Sunday Film Series, BAM! - Children's Study & Activities,
Preschool childcare will be provided Sundays upon request.
Sundays, September 28 thru November 16, 5-6:30PM, E241 (2nd floor educational building)
BAM! is BACK! Our Sunday evening training program for children grades K-5. BAM! will meet from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Sunday School room located in the children’s wing on the Hillcrest campus. We will be diving deep together as we study the Bible, Missions and Worship Arts. Snacks will be served, and we will have GREAT fun learning and sharing! Come check it out!
Parents, while you are on campus, join us for one of our Live Luke 2:52 Sunday Night Studies:
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SUNDAY NIGHT STUDIES HERE
Preschool care during these events is available by request. Please email pat@hillcrest.church
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00am, A-165
MANUP is a community of men connecting with God and other men. Come join our men-only accountability group meeting at Hillcrest in A-165, from 6:30-8:00am. We'll have breakfast tacos, coffee, Bible study and good connections. For more information, email John Parker.
The Church Office will be closed Wednesday, November 26 and Thursday, November 27
Wednesday Night Supper, Prayer Meeting, Choir and Orchestra Resume December 3
Church office closures do not affect regularly scheduled meetings that are held onsite. Please check with your group leaders for details regarding upcoming schedules during the holidays.
'Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ' - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
We hope you have a joyful Thanksgiving!
Sunday, November 23, AFTER the Thanksgiving Luncheon
We still have Holiday Market Chocolate Cakes available for purchase: $20
Sunday, November 23 at noon in the MPC
Please join us at our annual Churchwide Potluck Thanksgiving luncheon!
As a special treat, our own Pennybacker Pickers will perform!
Volunteers Needed for set-up and clean-up:
5 volunteers needed to help with preparation on Sunday morning.
8 volunteers needed to help with clean-up: putting up the tables and chairs, emptying trash cans and sweeping the MPC floor (MPC needs to be ready for the Hillcrest Children’s Academy on Monday morning).
Please contact Denise Hall adenisehall83@gmail.com or Jean Murray tragena@sbcglobal.net if you wish to volunteer, OR if you are not currently attending a Life Group class and need a food assignment.
Q&A Session: Sunday, November 16, 4:30pm, Room O107
Special Called Meeting & Vote: Wednesday, November 19, 6:15pm, Room A161
We will have a special called business meeting on Wednesday, November 19, at 6:15pm in Room A161 to vote on our 2026 budget. We will also have a Q&A with committee chairpersons on Sunday, November 16, 4:30pm in Room O107. Contact Karen Raulie karen@hillcrest.church with any questions.
Sunday, November 16, immediately following 10am service, MPC
Join us immediately following service for this 45-minute class designed for those who are considering membership or want to learn more about Hillcrest. In this session, you will receive the information and inspiration you need for meaningful involvement in our church.
REGISTER HERE
On November 11th we honor our veterans, men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country.
FRI, NOV 7, 10AM-5PM and SAT, NOV 8, 9AM-3PM
Hillcrest Church - 3838 Steck Ave, Austin
Join us for our 35th Annual Labor of Love Holiday Market!
Find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. Grab lunch while you shop! Enjoy Margaret's Enchiladas and Chocolate Cake, Dee's Chicken Salad, and Debbie's Broccoli Cheese Soup and Debbie's Cream of Potato Soup. Proceeds from food sales and booth rentals benefit our youth to fund their various mission activities throughout the year.
Food preorders can be picked up at the Holiday Market - Booth 30
Wednesday Night Supper resumes November 12.
To help us get ready for our Labor of Love Holiday Market, the kitchen will be closed for Supper
Sign up on your Connection Card during Worship Service, Sunday, November 9.
Monday, November 10, 9:30am, Hillcrest Greenslope Parking Lot
Congratulations Trojan Band and Guard! We are cheering you on and praying for you!
On Monday, Nov. 10, around 9:30 am, the Anderson Band and Guard will travel to San Antonio to perform in the State marching band competition. They will be 1 of 38 bands in Class 5A that qualified to go to this final round of competition.
Friends and family will park at the church and cheer for them as their bus turns down Greenslope from Cima Serena. We would also love to have as many supporters from Hillcrest out there - you all played a pivotal role this summer on their road to State.
Everyone is so excited for this opportunity to play to a statewide audience and letting the students know how much we support them will mean the world to them. Thanks!
Thanh Tran
Anderson Band Booster President
Congratulations Jessica and Larry for winning the 2025 Best Trunk Award!
Tonight’s winner for Best Trunk! Thanks Jessica and Larry!
And thanks to all who had any part in making Trunk or Treat a great success! It was a fun night of showing the love of Christ to our community. It takes a village to reach a village. Many thanks to all who contributed.
Who will receive the trophy next year? Start planning now! --Diane Goodman
Tell Us About Your Trunk or Treat Experience!
We want to hear ALL about your cake walk, trunk or treating and costumes!
Share Your Story Here
Help Support the Labor of Love Holiday Market!
SUN, NOV 2 - Last Day to donate Games and Puzzles
Our book booth has been such a success at the Labor of Love Holiday Market, that we are doing it again! We have PLENTY of books, but we still need games and puzzles.
All money collected from the sales of these items will go directly to our Student Ministry.
Please drop off games and puzzles in the box right outside the church library near the foyer. Thank you in advance for all your help! Please make sure all donations are suitable for a family friendly environment.
Sunday, November 23 at noon in the MPC
Additional information coming soon!
Fall Back - November 2 at 2am
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00am on Sunday, November 2, marking the time when clocks “fall back” and we gain an extra hour of sleep. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night, November 1, before you go to sleep, so you don’t miss out!
Friday, October 31, 6pm-8pm, Hillcrest Church (3838 Steck Ave, Austin)
You’re invited to Trunk or Treat at Hillcrest Church! Join us at Hillcrest Church for lots of fun! We’ll have bounce houses, cake walks, trunks to trick or treat from and popcorn and gift baskets. You won’t want to miss this!
Wednesday, October 22, 6:15pm (after Wednesday Night Prayer), MPC
Church business is your business--get involved!
Come see what's happening behind the scenes at Hillcrest.
Financial Report - Coming Soon!
Minutes - Coming Soon!
Committees 2025-2028 - Coming Soon!
Saturday, October 18 at 8:00am, Hillcrest MPC
Men of all ages are invited to attend a breakfast get-together and listen to an inspirational message from local lecturer, speaker and author, Tim Novak.
The cost is $5. Register and pay in advance by noon on October 17 using the QR code provided.
This would be the PERFECT event to invite a friend to! Men’s Breakfast - SIGN UP HERE
Help us fill 200 Operation Christmas Child boxes this year by November 18!
Bring your completed Operation Christmas Child boxes to Hillcrest by November 18th.
Cash donations will be used to purchase box contents or for shipping. Recommended shipping donation is $10/box. DONATE HERE
Fridays, 9:30-11:00am, September 12 - October 31, A162, led by Sharron Ingram & Jane Frost
Experience God’s Strength In Weakness
Weakness is not a disqualifier or a flaw in our design. In fact, God shows Himself most powerfully in and through our fragility and vulnerability. We’re called, then, not to work harder or to hide our weaknesses, but to call upon God’s infinite resources and rely on Him.
Come be a part of this study. Cost is $25 to purchase your book.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 (10AM-5PM)
and SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 (9AM-3PM)
Hillcrest Church - 3838 Steck Ave, Austin
Join us for our 35th Annual Labor of Love Holiday Market!
Find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. Grab lunch while you shop!
Vendor list coming soon!
FOOD PREORDERS - Order Now thru Nov 2
Vendors Interested in 2025 Holiday Market: Contact Marina Rusch
Help us fill 200 Operation Christmas Child boxes this year!
Gift Donations Due Sun, Nov 9 (donation box by the church office)
Completed Boxes Due Nov 17
Please bring donations of “Wow” items, school supplies, small toys, games, and hygiene items to the Hillcrest church office by November 9th or bring completed boxes by November 17th. You can make donations through the church website to cover shipping costs ($10/box) or donate any amount to help purchase items to fill boxes. See Debbie Wuthnow or Mitzi Rader for more information.
Sermon for November 16, 10am
Is the case for miracles more compelling than the case against miracles? And why are miracles even part of the Christian story?
Week 7 in the series "Unlocking Faith: Moving Past Obstacles to Belief."
A study of John 5:1-9
Sunday, September 21, 5:00-6:30pm, MPC
Oh Boy! You’re gonna wanna join us for our upcoming church-wide TRIVIA NIGHT! That’s right folks, on Sunday evening, September 21 at 5:00 p.m., join host, John Parker in the MPC for LOTS of fun with movies, music and more in a community-wide trivia competition. All are invited and all are welcome! YES, there will be PRIZES! YES, there will be food!
Sunday, September 14, during Coffee Fellowship in the MPC
Celebrate Herman’s 102nd Birthday by bringing him a card.
Please join us in the MPC after service for cake to celebrate Herman’s big day!
You can also drop off a card for him in the MPC that day during fellowship or bring it to the church office Monday-Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm.
September 7, 5:00pm, A165
Join us as we hear about Larry Bratke’s recent travels to El Salvador!
Ladies' Bunco & Snacks - Sat, Sep 6, 2:00-4:00pm, Room A165
Ladies, join Hillcrest Women for a fun afternoon of Bunco, laughter, and fellowship! Whether you're new to Bunco or a seasoned pro, it's a great chance to connect, enjoy some laughs and make new friends. Bring a snack to share!
RSVP HERE for Bunco
Thursday, September 4, 6:00pm, Round Rock Sports Center, TX
Agape Women’s Clinic Banquet - Special Guest: Tim Tebow
Don’t miss the opportunity to help us grow this life-saving ministry to those facing an unplanned pregnancy in Central Texas. Your support is an essential part of helping us serve more women and men than ever before in our history!
Anyone interested in attending please contact John Smith
Church Office Will Be Closed Monday, September 1
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters
- Colossians 3:23
