Feb
23
to Apr 21
Mar
3
to Apr 20
Easter Trail Scavenger Hunt
Palm Sunday, April 13 - Easter Sunday, April 20
Join us for Hillcrest’s Easter Trail Scavenger Hunt! This event will be available from Palm Sunday, April 13 through Easter Sunday, April 20. Since it’s outside, it’s available 24/7. Find the first egg in the planter box on the front porch. The egg will have a #1 and a QR code. Scan the QR code and listen to something that happened during the last week of Jesus’ life on earth. Then scroll down to find instructions on where to find the next egg. When you finish the Hunt, you can print a certificate commemorating your achievement. Or, you can come to the church office and have a certificate printed for you. (Office hours are M-Th 9-4). What a fun way to learn more about Jesus!
Mar
8
to Apr 18
Good Friday Worship Service
Friday, April 18 at 6pm, Hillcrest Worship Center
Join us on Good Friday at 6 pm as we commemorate the final week of Jesus with choir, scripture and Lord’s Supper. Pastor Tom continues his lessons through Psalm 23 with the assurance that God “prepares a table” for us to fellowship with him even in the midst of trying times.
No Childcare will be provided.
Mar
9
to Apr 20
Baptism Celebration!
Celebrate Easter with a Baptism! Sunday April 20 during 10am Service
We have a baptism service scheduled for Easter Sunday, April 20. Parents, now would be a good time to discuss with your child or teen what it means to place our faith in Jesus and take the step of baptism.
If you want to join the Easter Baptism Celebration, or if you have any questions about it, fill out a Connection Card during the next worship service or contact Pastor Tom (tom@hillcrest.church) or 512-345-3771).
Mar
10
to Apr 20
Celebrate Easter At Hillcrest
Sunday, April 20, 10am - No Life Groups Scheduled
Easter Sunday Nursery Care. We always provide free childcare for bed babies and preschoolers during our worship services. If you’re planning to come on Easter Sunday, beat the crowd at the nursery check-in by registering your kids ahead of time. Click Here
Family Photo Station. Following the 10am Easter Service, join us for an informal reception in the gym. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Bring your camera or mobile phone and get a photo of your entire family at our beautifully-decorated photo station!
Easter Livestream Service. If you’re unable to attend our Easter service on campus, join us online. You can watch us on our website, our YouTube channel or on our Facebook Page.
Mar
10
to Apr 30
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and Week of Prayer
Thank You for Supporting the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering!
Help Us Reach Our Hillcrest Goal: $5,000
YTD Received: $1,930
Give Now to support the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
Mar
10
to Apr 23
Quarterly Business Meeting - Apr 23
Wednesday, April 23, 6:00pm, MPC
Church business is your business--get involved!
Come see what's happening behind the scenes at Hillcrest.
Hillcrest Family Meeting. Every quarterly business meeting is important, but our upcoming meeting on April 23 is especially important. A sandwich dinner will be served from 5 to 6 pm for $5 for those who register for it. If you can't make it to dinner, just come to the meeting at 6:00 in the gym. Our Finance Committee has some urgent information to share, and it's critical that every member of the Hillcrest Family to be in attendance. Mark it on your calendar and don't miss this meeting.
Email sherrie@hillcrest.church to register for dinner on April 23.
Financial Report - Coming soon
Minutes - Coming soon
Mar
11
to Apr 20
Kairos Prison Ministry - Thank You!
In March Pastor Tom and Jim Steed participated in the Kairos Weekend
From one of the Kairos Weekend Leaders:
UNITY……For 13 years I have been coming to church and at any altar call there are always a few holdouts or hardened hearts who stay seated. But I saw Bloods, Crips, Mexican Mafia and Aryan Affiliates, men who used to be on death row men I have known for years so anti-social that I only ever saw them talk to a handful of people, join hands in a Conga line, men with canes, men with walkers, knee pain, hip pain. All ailments disappeared for a short time as we worshiped in the form of a Conga line (of all things). Not one person remained seated, and I know God looked down and saw past the exterior and our hearts became one to the tempo of “I’ll fly away oh glory, I’ll fly away. In the morning, I’ll fly away.”
Mar
12
to Apr 23
Wednesday Night Supper
Wednesdays, 5:00pm, MPC (see menu for specific dates)
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.
Mar
20
to Oct 9
Student Ministry Events
Summer Camp on a Mission (June 16-20)
Sign up now, to secure one of the 20 spots. Be sure to invite friends, and if you would like to be a counselor, shoot me an email and I'll give you more details! Let's Go!
Mar
23
to Apr 23
Young Adults Dinner and Games
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.
Mar
24
to Jun 30
Hillcrest Children's Academy - Coming in June!
Now Accepting New Enrollments!
Interested in enrolling your child? Please call 512-343-7385 during our operating hours or email us at academy@hillcrest.church and our friendly staff will be happy to answer all your questions and provide detailed information about our programs.
Apr
1
to Jun 29
Check Out the Hillcrest Library
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!
May
4
8:30 AM08:30
Soup Kitchen Volunteer Service
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
May
4
to Dec 3
Move It Or Lose It - Exercise Class
NEW CLASS TIME - Mon & Wed at 9:30am, MPC - Open to Adults of ALL Ages!
Cost for 2 DAYS/week: $20 per month
Cost for 1 DAY/week: $10 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.
May
4
to May 4
Pickleball
Pickleball - various Saturdays, 1-4pm
Email Lance Karm with questions.
Schedule subject to change. See Upcoming Schedule HERE
Mar
23
1:00 PM13:00
Heart & Soul Life Group
Heart & Soul: a place to go deeper into prayer and life together. This is a space for men & women to share how God is working in their lives at the heart level, and encourage one another through concentrated prayer for each other and God's purposes at Hillcrest. The group will often be divided into two groups (Heart for the women, and Soul for the men), but will sometimes meet and pray together as well. The group will meet in the Sanctuary immediately following Coffee Fellowship.
Mar
21
to Mar 31
Tax Information - Update
Contribution statements were emailed or mailed on January 31.
If you did not receive your contribution statement, please contact Sherrie (email sherrie@hillcrest.church or 512-345-3771) for assistance.
For emailed statements, please be sure to check your spam email folder using January 31 as the search date.
Mar
17
11:55 AM11:55
Radiance Women's Center - Charity Dinner & Raffle
Saturday, March 29, 5:30-8:30pm, Kalahari Resort (3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665)
Radiance Women's Center invites you to a special evening at Kalahari Resort to support their life-changing work. Enjoy a delicious meal, hear from speaker Seth Gruber, and learn how Radiance is making a difference in our community. This event is a wonderful opportunity to show your support for women and families in need. Together, we can help provide hope and resources to those facing unexpected pregnancies.
Sign up to attend by Monday, March 17th. We can't wait to see you!
GUESTS CAN REGISTER HERE - List Hillcrest as the Table Host
Want to Give more? CLICK HERE for Table Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities
Mar
17
to Apr 4
Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight: Ladies Bible Study
Fridays, 9:30-11:00am, February 21-April 4, A166, led by Sharron Ingram
Heaven. Who goes there? Where is it? What will we do there? Questions like these arise when we consider an eternal future beyond this physical life. How can we know the truth about what comes next? Come be a part of this study. Cost is $23 to purchase your book.
HEAVEN: WHEN FAITH BECOMES SIGHT: REGISTER HERE
Learn More About This Study
Mar
16
to Apr 6
BAM! is back (Bible Arts Missions)
Sundays, February 16 thru April 6, 5-6:30PM, E243 (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
Mar
15
to Apr 6
Live Luke 2:52
Luke 2:52, And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Come Grow With Us! - Sundays & Fridays
Sundays, February 16 - April 6, 5:00-6:30pm
How to Talk to God: Praying the Lord’s Prayer
ASL (American Sign Language)
Student Sunday Film Series, BAM! - Children's Study & Activities,
Preschool childcare will be provided Sundays upon request.
Fridays, February 21 - April 4, 9:30-11:00am
Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight: Ladies Bible Study
Mar
13
to Apr 6
Midweek Bible Study and Prayer Meeting
Following Wednesday Night Supper at 5:45pm, MPC
Join us in the MPC each Wednesday from 5:45 to 6:15pm for a brief Bible study and time of prayer. Our study is called “uTurn: A Look at a Converted Life.” We’ll look at the Apostle Paul’s conversion from Acts 9 and learn what u-turns we should make in our own lives.
Learn More about Wednesday Night Supper
Mar
9
to Mar 19
Wednesday Night Supper - Resumes MAR 26
SUPPER SIGN UPS begin Sunday March 23.
Wednesday Night Supper, Midweek Bible Study and Choir Practice will resume, Wednesday, March 26.
Watch your bulletin or Hillcrest Happenings newsletter for updates.
Subscribe to Hillcrest Happenings HERE
Please take a look at our MENU and plan ahead for your next Wednesday Night Supper Fellowship!
Mar
8
2:00 AM02:00
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Daylight Saving Time Begins - Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 am
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00am on Sunday, March 9, marking the time when clocks “spring forward” and we lose one hour of sleep. Be sure to set your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night, March 8, before you go to sleep, so you don’t miss out!
Mar
6
8:00 AM08:00
Ellen Newman's 100th Birthday!
You can help Celebrate Ellen Newman’s 100th Birthday by send her a greeting!
Ellen will celebrate her 100th birthday Saturday, March 8.
Please mail her a birthday card to help celebrate this momentous occasion!
You can drop off a card for her at the church office by 4:30pm, Thursday, March 6, and we'll get it to her. Or you can contact the church office for Ellen’s address: Call 512-345-3771 or email: denise@hillcrest.church
Mar
1
to Apr 13
Palm Sunday Egg Hunt
Palm Sunday, April 13, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Join us for some church family fellowship time on Palm Sunday. Bring a picnic lunch for you and your family and visit with old and new friends after your small group. Tables will be set up on the plaza. The children’s Egg Hunt will be from 1:00-2:30pm. This is a great family fun day to share with your friends and neighbors. Come meet a new friend and invite them to church!
BONUS! Bring your kids to Sunday School on April 13 and we'll take them around the Scavenger Hunt and send them home with some extra treats and advance registration for the Egg Hunt! Our Hillcrest Kids Sunday School program meets for an hour starting at 11:15am.
Feb
27
to Mar 30
Lord's Supper Service - MAR 30
Sunday, March 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
Feb
24
to Apr 6
Palm Sunday Egg Hunt Volunteers Needed
Please bring donations by Sunday, April 6th
NO EGGS are needed this year, but we still need candy and small toy donations for egg stuffing!
If you can help fill eggs between now and Palm Sunday, please let me know: diane@hillcrest.church. Many hands make light work!
You can also sign up here to volunteer for the Palm Sunday Egg Hunt event. We need lots of helpers to continue to make this event a great success!
Palm Sunday Egg Hunt Volunteers Sign Up HERE
Feb
24
to Mar 26
Kairos #52 Prison Ministry
Kairos #52 is scheduled for March 27 - 30
Look for the Kairos table in the MPC each Sunday, March 2 - 23
It's time to send Jim Steed and Pastor Tom to prison again! The mission of the Kairos Prison Ministry is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities.
"...I was in prison and you came to visit me." (Matthew 25:36)
Get Kairos Cookie Instructions and Learn about Other Ways to Help
Feb
23
8:30 AM08:30
Cookie Committee Volunteers Needed!
Do you feel called to pour love into others through baked goods...3-4 dozen at a time? If so, we NEED YOU! Don't know what to make or buy? Don't worry! Emails go out periodically to volunteers with snack ideas! (popcorn was a big hit recently) Bring goodies whenever you have time, or by 9:45am on Sundays. Leave items on the island in the kitchen where we will plate them. Email "Cookie" Denise Hall if interested: adenisehall83@gmail.com.
Feb
23
7:30 AM07:30
Love Your Neighbor Food Drive
Sundays, February 2 - 23
“He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward him for what he does.”
- Proverbs 19:17
You can help our neighbors in need through the Baptist Community Center Mission's Food Drive. Beginning Sunday, February 2, collection boxes will be located near all church entrances. Bring donations Mon-Thu, 9am-4pm, or on Sunday when you attend the worship service.
BCC Food Drive - Learn More Here
Feb
19
2:00 PM14:00
Women's Ministry Events
Saturday, February 22, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Mindy King’s home in Leander
Fee: $10, registration required & lunch will be provided
A Day of Delight designed to help you rediscover the joy, peace, and delight that comes from resting in His presence. Guided conversation from the book Delighting in Jesus by Asherita CiuCiu. Registration required and seats are limited!
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
Feb
2
5:30 PM17:30
Thank You for Supporting Lottie Moon!
Thank you for helping us give $25,645.52 to Lottie Moon!
Sincere thanks to our Hillcrest family for your outstanding generosity! Because of you, we exceeded our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal of $23,000. May God bless you for helping to "transform lives with the gospel."
Feb
2
to Mar 16
Gratitude for Legacy Gifts
We wanted you to know that our church has received legacy gifts from the estates of three beloved church members. Shelby Hulett, Vera Mae Syptak, and Steve Williams all remembered their church in their wills. We’re very grateful for these legacy gifts and they will help support the outreach and ministry of Hillcrest. Would you like to bear witness with your estate, too? Let us know if you want information on creating a will or updating your current one. Contact Karen Raulie at 512-345-3771 or karen@hillcrest.church.
Feb
1
to Apr 13
Psalm 23: Who Is With You in Your Crisis?
Sermon for April 13, 10am
Do you see God in the shadow of your difficulties, or do you see your difficulties in the light of God's presence?
The third study in the series, The Lord is My Shepherd: Psalm 23 and Me.
A study of various Psalm 23:4
Jan
30
9:00 AM09:00
Tax Information
Contribution statements will be emailed or mailed no later than Friday, January 31. If you have any questions contact Sherrie (email sherrie@hillcrest.church or 512-345-3771).
Jan
1
to Mar 23
Two Ways God’s Influence Grows
Sermon for March 23, 10am
God's influence in the world and in your life might look small and insignificant at the start, but it grows and spreads until it impacts everything!
A study of Matthew 13:31-33
Dec
27
to Jan 26
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
YTD Offering: $25,480.94
Hillcrest Goal: $23,000
Let’s Keep It Going! Give by January 31
Give Now to Fund: Lottie Moon
Dec
26
to Dec 31
Tax Tip Reminder
All 2024 tax-deductible contributions need to be submitted no later than December 31, 2024.
2024 Contribution Statements will be mailed/emailed no later than January 31, 2025.
Use the Connection Card to update your email and mailing address, if necessary, before January 15 to ensure delivery.
Dec
26
to Feb 2
Discover Baptism
Sunday, February 2, 12:30pm-1:15pm, M151
Has your child expressed interest in getting baptized? Are they asking questions about it? Sign them up for our hot dog lunch on Sunday, February 2, 12:30-1:15pm. Tom and Diane Goodman will explain the gospel, the meaning of baptism, and what it means to be a Christian. You can sign up your entire family for the lunch. Register on the Connection Card in the Sunday bulletin or contact Diane Goodman diane@hillcrest.church.
Dec
25
to Jan 22
Quarterly Business Meeting - Jan 22
Wednesday, January 22, 6:15pm, MPC
Church business is your business--get involved!
Come see what's happening behind the scenes at Hillcrest.
Dec
24
to Dec 25
Christmas Schedule
Sunday, December 22, 10AM - Worship Service (Livestream Available)
Nursery Care will be provided during the 10AM Worship Service
LifeGroups will meet after Coffee Fellowship.Tuesday, December 24, 6PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight & Lord’s Supper Service
No Nursery Care provided.Sunday, December 29, 10AM - Worship Service (Livestream Available)
Nursery Care will be provided during the 10AM Worship Service
No LifeGroups or Coffee Fellowship.Office Holiday Schedule: Church Office Will Be Closed
Monday, December 23 thru Thursday, January 2
LEARN MORE HERE
Dec
24
6:00 PM18:00
Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, December 24, 6PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight & Lord’s Supper Service
Our community-wide Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held Tuesday, December 24 at 6PM. Bring the entire family and enjoy Christmas carols and a timely message amid the warmth of candlelight.
No Nursery Care provided.
Copy and share this link on social media, text or email an invite to those you love:
www.hillcrest.church/christmas
Dec
24
to Feb 9
Deacon Nominations
Deadline for nominations: Sunday, February 9
Our deacons are looking for more men to join them. Read the deacon qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:8-13, listen to Pastor Tom's explanation of deacon qualifications in this sermon, then submit your nominations on the Connection Card in Sunday’s bulletin, or email Pastor Tom at tom@hillcrest.church. The deadline for nominations is Sunday, February 9.
We are so grateful for those God has already moved into service as Deacons at Hillcrest:
John Alvis, Steve Ladd, Lance Karm, Barry King, Paul Rusch, Joe Ray Scurlock, John Smith, and Paul Waldo
Dec
14
6:00 PM18:00
Children's Christmas Party
Saturday, December 14, 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, food, and lots of fun! Friends are welcome, but registration is required in order to attend.
Registration deadline is December 12th.
REGISTER HERE for the Children's Christmas Party