Events
Sermon for March 8, 10am
We won't find a solution if we misdiagnose the problem. Find out the Bible's diagnosis of what is wrong with the world.
Week 8 in the series, What Starts Here.
A study of Genesis 4
Fridays, 9:30-11:00am, January 30 - March 20
Live Free - A Study of Galatians
Ladies Bible Study - Room A166, led by Sharron Ingram & Jane Frost
(Book Cost $25)
For Freedom, Christ Set Us Free. - Galatians 5:1
Kairos #54 is scheduled for April 16 - 19
Look for the Kairos table in the MPC each Sunday, March 22 - April 12
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
Sunday, March 29 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
Sunday, March 29, 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
Thank You for Supporting the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering!
Our Hillcrest Goal: $5,000
Give Now to support the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
Palm Sunday, March 29, 1:00pm-2:00pm
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 1:00-2:00pm. This is a great family fun day to share with your friends and neighbors. Come meet a new friend and invite them to church!
Make Easter season extra special by bringing your child to Sunday School on Palm Sunday!
Learn more HERE
REGISTER Your Kids Here for the Egg Hunt
If you can volunteer, please let Diane Goodman know: diane@hillcrest.church.
Many hands make light work!
Good Friday, April 3, 7:00pm, Hillcrest Worship Center
Join us on Good Friday at 7 pm as we commemorate the final week of Jesus with choir, scripture and Lord’s Supper. No Childcare will be provided.
Celebrate Easter with a Baptism! Sunday April 5 during 10am Service
We have a baptism service scheduled for Easter Sunday, April 5. 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).
Easter Sunday, April 5, 10am - No Life Groups
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. Take 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.
Church Office Easter Schedule:
Monday, April 6 - Church Office Will Be Closed
Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, April 7.
See Regular Office Hours Here
Wednesday, April 22, 6:00pm, A161
Church business is your business--get involved!
Come see what's happening behind the scenes at Hillcrest.
Financial Report - Coming Soon!
Meeting Minutes - Coming Soon!
May 17, during the 10am service
Please submit items by Sunday, May 10
We want to honor you! Please email your high-resolution photo along with your name and school of graduation to denise@hillcrest.church.
High School Graduates: include the name of your college, trade or technical school, branch of military service, or upcoming plans.
Post High School Graduates: include your degree, major, or trade or technical school certification and any honors you wish listed.
Monday, June 8 - Thursday, June 11, 9am-noon at Hillcrest (Austin, TX), Cost $10 per child
Open to children who completed Kindergarten-5th grade
Register today for a fun Vacation Bible School featuring games, music, and crafts, and more! Questions? Contact Diane Goodman at diane@hillcrest.church.
REGISTER HERE FOR VBS 2026
Saturday, April 25, 5:30-8:30pm, Courtyard Marriott, Pflugerville (16100 Impact Way, Pflugerville)
Sign up to attend by Monday, April 13th. We can't wait to see you!
You’re invited to Radiance Women’s Center’s Annual Fundraising Banquet — Pressed — a night of celebration and impact. Join us as we gather to celebrate life and raise $350,000 to support women and families in our community with life-affirming care, hope, and practical support. We are honored to welcome John Amanchukwu, influential preacher and best-selling author, as our guest speaker. His bold, faith-filled message will encourage and inspire all who attend.
GUESTS CAN REGISTER HERE - List Hillcrest as the Table Host
Want to Give more? CLICK HERE for Table Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities
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.
Midweek Inspiration and Prayer
Join Us Wednesdays in the MPC, 5:45-6:00pm!
Each Wednesday evening following the midweek meal, stay for 15 minutes for "Table Talk." It will include a brief devotional thought from Pastor Tom followed by table discussion and prayer. Wednesday Night Supper is served between 5:00-5:45pm.
Learn more about Wednesday Night Supper
STUDENT MINISTRY EVENTS
SIGN UP FOR EVENTS HERE
Contact John Cameron with questions: John.Cameron@hillcrest.church
Tuesdays, Beginning January 13, 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.
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.
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 get 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.
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
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.
Join us in the MPC: Thursdays 7-10pm and Saturdays, 1-4pm
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
Email Lance Karm with questions and to receive the current schedule.
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.
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. - Luke 2:52
Come Grow With Us Sundays & Fridays!
Sundays, February 1 - March 8, 5:00-6:30pm:
The Exodus Way: Discover the Bible’s Three-Part Rescue Story
ASL (American Sign Language)
Student Sunday Film Series
BAM! - Children's Study & Activities
Preschool childcare will be provided Sundays upon request.
Fridays, January 30 - March 20, 9:30-11:00am
Ladies Bible Study: Live Free - A Study of Galatians
Sundays, February 1 thru March 8, 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
Daylight Saving Time Begins - Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 am
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00am on Sunday, March 8, 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 7, before you go to sleep, so you don’t miss out!
Sunday, March 1, 12:30-1:30pm, MPC
Meet Missionaries with Austin connections who are serving in the Asia-Pacific Region
$6 per box lunch
RSVP for lunch by 10am, Friday, February 27
First-come, first-served basis for those who do not RSVP.
Library Flower Coloring Activity: All ages are invited to stop by the library March 1 - 29 to pick up a flower to color. Color your flower, bring it back to the library, and we will pin it at the foot of the cross.
Prepare your heart for Easter by reading one of our featured books!
CLICK HERE to see our Featured Books
Library Hours: Sundays 9:30–10:00am and 11:00-11:15am
Located near the front of the church in the hallway next to the foyer.
Calling Men of All Ages! Let’s get together for some MASSIVE fun on Saturday, February 28 beginning at 10:00AM at Main Event (13301 N Hwy 183). Bowling, Virtual Reality, Laser Tag, Escape Rooms and LOTS more! To sign up, simply email John Parker at JohnP@Hillcrest.Church.
Email John Parker by Feb 25 so we can try and get a group rate!
Contribution statements will be emailed or mailed no later than Friday, January 31.
If you have any questions contact Sherrie (Sherrie@Hillcrest.Church or 512-345-3771).
Thank you for helping us raise $25,492.51 for 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."
Wednesday, January 21, 6:15pm, MPC
Church business is your business--get involved!
Come see what's happening behind the scenes at Hillcrest.
Financial Report - Coming Soon!
Men’s Ministry: Discipleship Dinner
1st and 3rd Monday of the Month, 7:00pm-9:00pm
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!
Sunday, January 18, 5:00-6:30pm, MPC
All are invited to attend a super fun talent show and Chili Cook-Off. There is no charge for the event but bring your appetite and get ready to hear some fantastic musical performances, and other amazing acts! Email John Parker JohnP@Hillcrest.Church to get in on the act and show us your talents!
Received to Date: $20,066.34
Hillcrest Goal: $23,000.00
Let’s Keep It Going! Give by January 31
Give Now to Fund: Lottie Moon
SUPPER SIGN UPS begin Sunday, January 18 at 10am Service.
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 Sunday, January 18, OR call the church office 512-345-3771 by Monday, January 19, 4:30pm to RSVP.
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
All 2025 tax-deductible contributions need to be submitted no later than December 31, 2025.
2025 Contribution Statements will be mailed/emailed no later than January 31, 2026.
Use the Connection Card to update your email and mailing address, if necessary, before January 15 to ensure delivery.
Church Office Will Be Closed Wednesday, December 24 - Thursday, January 1
Normal office hours will resume Monday, January 5.
See Normal Office Hours Here
Wednesday, December 24, 6PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight & Lord’s Supper Service
No Nursery Care provided.
Sunday, December 28, 10AM - Worship Service (Livestream Available)
Nursery Care will be provided during the 10AM Worship Service
No Life Groups or Coffee Fellowship.
Office Holiday Schedule: Church Office Will Be Closed
Wednesday, December 24 thru Thursday, January 1
LEARN MORE HERE
Sunday, December 28, 10AM - Worship Service (Livestream Available)
Invite your friends and family to worship with us!
Nursery Care will be provided during the 10AM Worship Service
No Life Groups or Coffee Fellowship following service.
Office Holiday Schedule:
Monday, December 29 thru Thursday, January 1 - Church Office Will Be Closed
Normal office hours will resume Monday, January 5.
See Normal Office Hours Here
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
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!
Sunday December 8, 10am - Hillcrest Church - 3838 Steck Ave, Austin, TX 78759
Sure to ignite your Christmas mood is the upcoming Hillcrest Worship Ministry’s presentation, LET THERE BE CHRISTMAS! All are invited and all are welcome to join us for worship for a musical presentation by choirs, handbells, orchestra, children and more! THIS is THE BEST opportunity to invite a neighbor, friend, co-worker or classmate to join you for worship at Hillcrest.
Livestream Service Information
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and Week of Prayer
Help Us Reach Our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Hillcrest Goal: $23,000
YTD Received: $10,698
Give Now to Fund: Lottie Moon
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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 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!
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.
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.
Sermon for January 4, 10am
On this new year's first Sunday, what can we learn from Jesus's first miracle? We learn to entrust our concerns to his heart and our heart to his concerns.
A study of John 2:1-11
Sermon for December 28, 10am
In the first chapter of Daniel, we can learn how to respond to the pressure around us by having a purpose within us and trusting God’s providence above us.
A study of Daniel 1
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.
