Sermon for February 23, 10am
Learn four ways that pride ruins you -- and five ways to kill it!
Week 6 in the series Adulting 101: Proverbs for Any Age.
A study of various Proverbs
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
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
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
Sunday, February 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
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
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.
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)
YOUTH D-Now: February 21-22… join us (and many other Austin Church youth groups) for an overnight youth camp here in Austin at Glad Tidings Church. Housing will be provided by hosts from our own church! This will be a unique opportunity for our young community to come together and rise up under the banner of Christ! Register you and your friends now for this unforgettable weekend! $50 per student. Contact John Cameron for more information, 512-571-6656, john.cameron@hillcrest.church
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!
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!
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
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.
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 “The Spartan Call: Rising to Christ’s Toughest Challenges.” We'll look at Jesus's rigorous commands in Matthew 5:17-48.
Learn More about Wednesday Night Supper
THURSDAYS, 6pm flexible start time to eat
Room A165, except for last 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.
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!
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.
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
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.
Pickleball - various Saturdays, 1-4pm
Email Lance Karm with questions.
Schedule subject to change. See Upcoming Schedule HERE
