Sermon for August 16, 10am
Because of Jesus, death won’t get the last word.
Week 6 in the series, “I AM: Jesus in His Own Words”
A study of John 11:17-26
Thank You, Denise Hall for your dedication to serving the Anderson High School band students.
A Note of Thanks from Denise Hall:
A heartfelt thank you to Charron Hodge, June Babcock, Jeanie Hubbard, Rashad Slaughter, Rose Crawford, Sarah Friedrichs, Shaun Friedrichs, Rhonda Friedrichs, Katie Cline, and Janice Hanna for helping make Mission Anderson 2026 another tremendous success.
Sunday, August 16, 5pm, MPC
To celebrate Promotion Sunday, all are invited to the Hillcrest Olympic Games! Register when you arrive. Teams will be assigned for crazy competitions and made up of people from all age groups. Feel free to invite your friends. We’ll also need people to cheer, so plan to come, watch & CHEER even if you don’t compete! Hot dogs and fixings will be provided. Feel free to bring other snacks to share. See you there!
Sunday, August 2 is the Last Day to Record your Reading Time.
You can start bringing your books and time sheets back in and choose your prizes! You have from Sunday, 8/2 to Thursday, 8/20 to claim your prizes!
Summer Library Hours:
Sundays - 9:15 to 10:00am & 11:00 to 11:30am
Tuesday - 9:30 to 10:00am
Thursdays - 2:00 to 3:00pm
Library hours will return to normal hours on Sunday 8/23/26.
Sunday, August 23, 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
Thursday, August 27, 6:00pm, Round Rock Sports Center, TX
Agape Women’s Clinic Banquet - Special Guest: Dr. William Lile
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
Sunday, August 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
Women's Discipleship Hour - Beginning September 9th:
2nd & 4th Wednesdays - meet at Hillcrest, Room A165, 7:30-8:30pm
Beginning September 9th, 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.
STUDENT MINISTRY EVENTS
SIGN UP FOR EVENTS HERE
Annual Youth Meeting - September 13
Phil Wickham Concert - September 25
Sunday Night Studies - Student Film Series - begins September 27
Contact John Cameron with questions: John.Cameron@hillcrest.church
Fridays, 9:30-11:00am, September 18 - November 6
Ladies Bible Study: The Names of God, Room A166, led by Sharron Ingram & Jane Frost
(Book Cost $30)
Discover Who God Is and Who He Calls Us to Be
From the opening chapters of Genesis through the final verses of Revelation, God is known by many names—names that reveal who He is, what He does, and how He relates to His children. In this 8-session Bible study, you’ll examine names for the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and you’ll discover the impact each of God’s names has on your relationship with Him.
Sunday, September 20, 5:00-6:30pm, MPC
Oh Boy! You’re gonna wanna join us for our 2nd Annual upcoming church-wide TRIVIA NIGHT! That’s right folks, on Sunday evening, September 20 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!
Sundays, September 27 - November 15, 5:00-6:30pm
There is something for everyone:
The Anchor Course - Room A165 - led by Pastor Tom Goodman
Cost $5 for book
Learn the Basics of Christian Belief in this eight-week study.
ASL (American Sign Language) - Room A166 (room update) - FREE Class, led by Marilyn Monroe
Student Sunday Film Series - Youth 3rd Floor Summit (by the elevator), led by John Cameron
BAM! - Children's Study & Activities - Room C136
Preschool childcare will be provided upon request.
Throwback Thursday Senior Adult Day 55+, Highland Lakes, Spicewood, Tx
October 1, Cost $30 per person
55 years of age (or older)? Still claim to be young at heart? Join the fun at Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center for a great day of Christian fellowship, inspirational entertainment, fun decorations, give aways, and a delicious lunch.
Thursday, October 8, 8:30am-4:00pm (Church van leaves at 8:30am)
Adventures with Tom: Independence, Texas. Come see where Texas was born—and where Sam Houston was born again. On Thursday, October 8, we'll leave the church parking lot at 8:30am to travel to Independence, Texas, the birthplace of the Republic of Texas. We'll tour the Texas Baptist History Museum and Independence Baptist Church, and stop by the spot in Rickey Creek where he was baptized. We'll eat at Must Be Heaven in Brenham, and make a stop at the headquarters of Blue Bell ice cream. We should arrive back at the church at 4pm. Tell us you plan to attend, and let us know whether you're driving on your own or taking the church van. For more information, contact Pastor Tom at tom@hillcrest.church.
SIGN UP HERE for Independence, Texas
Men’s Fall Retreat, October 17, 9am-5pm, Lake Georgetown
Hey Men/ Dust off your life jackets and get out your sun screen! Ascend Outdoors is taking us out to Lake Georgetown on October 17, 9am-5pm, for a day of easy kayaking and hiking. We’ll spend this time immersed in fellowship and God’s wonderful creation. Cost is $78/per person, lunch included. For men, and boys ages 10 yrs and older. Space is VERY limited at 20 max.
Sign up today and reserve your spot!
Email John Cameron, john@hillcrest.church for more information!
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.
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!
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.
