Look to the King
Ken Mbugua delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking message from Psalms 20 and 21 on Sunday morning. Later that evening in our prayer service, Brother Ken provided insight into how God is actively working to establish healthy churches throughout Kenya and Africa. For those interested in learning more, the Ekklesia Africa link and other links below offer additional information about leadership training for pastors in Africa.
We all experience days of distress and trouble as we navigate a broken world marked by the effects of sin—challenges faced by everyone, whether Christian or not. Brother Ken encouraged us to reflect on the faithfulness of our Heavenly Father, who has fulfilled all His promises, demonstrated most clearly in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible stands as a continual testimony to God’s record of making and keeping his promises to his people, persisting through every hardship and seemingly impossible circumstance.
Throughout Scripture, God's faithfulness is declared again and again, giving Christians every reason to place their hope and trust in our God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We can be assured that the King of love will be with us amid distress, because the King of Kings has won victory over sin and death on our behalf, has risen from the dead, and now sits at the Father’s right hand.
We are excited to welcome Austin and Sarah Kate (SK) Burns to High Pointe this week. They move here from Forth Worth and Trinity River Baptist Church where Austin has just completed an internship. Austin began work as Pastoral Associate of Discipleship on July 16. Look for Austin and SK on Sunday.
Opportunities to Serve
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)
Volunteering in nursery or children’s ministry is a great way to get to know others at High Pointe and to serve our parents on Sunday mornings and other church gatherings. Reach out to Erin at erin@highpointeaustin.org. God has blessed each of us with unique gifts and talents, and at High Pointe, we believe serving is how we use those gifts to bless others and advance His kingdom.
Whether you have 30 minutes a week or several hours, there's a place for you to serve in our children's ministry, as greeters, with the hospitality team, media/tech support, building and grounds, safety, community outreach efforts, and through administrative support. Reach out to find out more today: info@highpointeaustin.org.
Resources of the Week
Last week’s resources
The Bible is all about God’s heart for the nations.
Song of the Month: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Life at High Pointe
Men’s Walking Together Group | Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (ongoing meetings until
August 13)
Men, please join us on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM from June 11-August 13 as we meet to study Proverbs and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
KidsPointe Registration is NOW OPEN
Registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year of KidsPointe. K-5th grade children are welcome to attend. All children attending must be registered, even if they've attended KidsPointe in the past. KidsPointe starts August 24 and takes place during the morning worship service (the children are dismissed just before the sermon). We're studying The Gospel Story which teaches children that the Bible is one continuous story that points to Jesus as the hero. We will finish the Old Testament at the beginning of the school year then quickly move into the New Testament where we'll stay throughout the rest of this year. Parents interested in serving in KidsPointe are encouraged to contact Erin Wyman.
Youth Parent Information Meeting | July 27, Sunday 11:45am | Fellowship Hall
A meeting for families of current youth students and rising 6th graders to learn more about High Pointe's Student Ministry. Mark will share our vision, explain what the student ministry does, and answer any questions. No registration required.
Young Adult Lunch | Sunday, July 27 12:15pm
Please join the Young Adults for lunch on Sunday, July 27 after the morning service at 12:15pm. This month, the lunch be potluck style at Keziah Chacko’s house (2309 Langdale Ln, Austin TX 78754). Please click here to access the sign-up sheet for what food item you are bringing. This event will be indoors and outside, so bring lawn games (spikeball, cornhole, etc.) and board games!
Ladies Bunco Night | Saturday, August 2 | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Please join us for a fun evening of Bunco on Saturday, August 2 from 6:00 PM to 8:30PM at the church! There is no cost to attend this event; however, participants must bring a bag of candy to participate in the Bunco game. Click here to register.
T2G (Titus 2 groups) Begin in September
T2G, a discipleship ministry for the women of High Pointe, begins again in September. Groups pair 1-2 older women with 4-6 younger women for monthly gatherings, fostering faith and intergenerational relationships. Each group reads a selected book together from September to May. Interested? Contact Mary Delk at 763-442-0919 or marybethdelk@gmail.com. All young women are encouraged to join, and we’ll help you find a group that fits!
Summer Life Class | Sundays at 9AM
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us. This session, we are offering the following Summer Life Class:
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian Today?
The way Christians live out their faith has always been affected by the culture and context around them. That’s as true for us today as it was for believers centuries ago. So how have Christians remained faithful in the face of changing times, challenges, and cultures? This summer, join us as we explore the lives of key figures from Church History and discover how they sought to follow Christ in their own era. Each week we’ll zoom in on a different individual (or group), considering their faithfulness, flaws, and what we can take away from their example.
Please note: There is no children’s ministry or nursery provided during the summer months.
Sunday AM Preaching Schedule: Pray regularly for the ministry of the Word at High Pointe. Also, prepare for our gatherings by reading the sermon text, thinking it through, and asking questions about the text before Sunday. Here is our (tentative) preaching schedule designed to help you prepare for Sundays:
July 6-27 | Summer Preaching Series
July 20 | Guyton Garland
July 27 | Pastor Blake Whitem, Southside Baptist Church, Abilene, TX
August 3 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 10 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
August 17 | Luke 9:28-50 | The Majesty of Christ | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 24 | Luke 9:51-10:24 | The Cost of Discipleship | Pastor Juan Sanchez
August 31 | Luke 10:25-37 | Love Your Neighbor | Pastor Juan Sanchez
SPECIAL FIFTH SUNDAY GATHERING | 5:00 PM | Vision Night
Join us as we gather for food and fellowship to kick off the new church year and to ask the Lord to guide us and guard our steps in the coming year of ministry together.
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: Middle East Ministries
It is our joy to support one of our High Pointe families serving in the Middle East. We will not refer to them by name to protect their identity and location, but you may pray for them as you work through our membership directory.
Please pray that the Lord will give them favor and fruitfulness in their work. Pray that the Lord may send a like-minded and similar life-stage family (or two) to serve alongside them. And pray that we would care for and encourage them well.
On-Call Pastor
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
