Building a Financial Foundation for Fruitful Ministry 

Written By Info High Pointe

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” 

Matthew 6:19–21 

Dear High Pointe Family, 

Thank you for your generosity! You are gracious and generous in many ways. As we end 2025 and look forward to the new year, allow me to remind us of our new October 2025-September 2026 budget theme and goal. 

Jesus reminds us that how we handle our resources reflects where our hearts truly rest. As a church, our treasure is not in programs, though they help us organize how we disciple one another. It’s not in buildings, though our building provides a place for us to gather. And it is not in budgets for their own sake, though budgets reflect our agreed-upon priorities for gospel ministry. Every resource entrusted to us is an opportunity to invest in what will last forever. By investing in gospel ministry, we invest in what is eternal. 

This year’s budget theme, “Building a Financial Foundation for Fruitful Ministry,” captures our commitment to establish a strong and wise stewardship base for long-term gospel impact. A solid financial foundation allows us to support faithful preaching, disciple-making, missions, and mercy ministries. Like a house built on the rock, our ministry rests securely when it is grounded both in Christ and in the careful stewardship of God’s people. 

When we give generously and wisely, we are laying up treasure in heaven. The fruit of our financial faithfulness is seen in transformed lives: men and women coming to Christ, children and students being discipled, marriages strengthened, and the gospel spreading to the nations. Every gift, no matter the size, is an eternal investment. 

Thank you for joining us in this vision. Now, join us in praying that the Lord would allow us to give joyfully, sacrificially, and generously to the work of the gospel for his glory, our good, and the joy of all peoples. 

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.  

Year-End Giving 

 Important Tax Information Regarding Your 2025 Contributions  

Contribution statements will be emailed on or before Tuesday, January 20th. Please make sure your email address is current.   

  • Anyone who does not have an email address on file with the church may request their statement by emailing finance@highpointeaustin.org or by calling the church office at 512-837-7725.  

  • If you file your federal income tax return before receiving a qualified contribution statement from the church, you may not be able to deduct individual contributions of $250 or more.  

  • Year-end contributions must be submitted or mailed by 31 December. The general rule is that a contribution is considered received or effective when delivered. A check dropped in a church offering box in January of 2026 cannot be deducted in 2025, even if it is backdated to 2025. One exception – checks mailed and postmarked in 2025 are deductible in 2025, even if they are not received until 2026. 

  

Resources of the Week 

 

Life at High Pointe  

 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service | TONIGHT, December 24 
Please join us at 6pm on December 24 for our Christmas Eve Service. Come celebrate and reflect on the birth of our Savior.  

High Pointe Christmas Missions Offering 
During this Christmas season, High Pointe will be collecting a special Christmas Missions Offering. The goal is to raise $27,000 in support of IMB Middle East Partners, Ekklesia Afrika, and N. Africa Partners. For ways to give, please click here. 

Meaningful Membership Class | January 11  
Join us for our next Meaningful Membership class to learn more about becoming a member of High Pointe Baptist Church. The class covers the following three areas: (1) What is the Church & Why Should I Join? (2) What does High Pointe Believe? (3) What You Need To Know About High Pointe? Register here.  

Women’s Bible Studies Begin January 28 
Mark your calendars as both the morning and evening Women’s Bible Studies begin on January 28.

Spring Life Classes | Resume January 25 
Life Classes are meant to equip High Pointe for life as a Christian. Spring Life Classes will resume January 25. Click here to see which Life Classes will be offered!  

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:   

  • December 28 | Isaiah 42:1-9 | Mission Guaranteed | Pastor Robert Cline 

  • January 4 | New Year’s Sermon | Being and Making Whole-hearted Followers of Christ | Pastor Robert Cline 

  • January 11 | Habakkuk 1:1-11 | Pastor Juan Sanchez 

  • January 18 | Habakkuk 1:12-2:5 | Pastor Juan Sanchez 

  • January 25 | Habakkuk 3:1-19 | Pastor Juan Sanchez 

  • February 1 | Luke 13:1-9 | Unless You Repent, You Too Will Perish | Pastor Juan Sanchez 

  • February 8 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline 

  • February 15 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline 

  • February 22 | Luke 13:10-17 | What is the Point of the Sabbath? | Pastor Juan Sanchez 

 Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. 

 Gospel Partner of the Month: The P Family (High Pointe Members) 
J.P. and E.P. recently relocated to begin language and cultural immersion as they pursue long-term work in their new city. They are navigating the challenges of joining a new team while adjusting to a small fellowship. Please pray for their consistency and perseverance in language acquisition, for deep and authentic friendships to develop, and for their children to thrive and find joy during this significant transition. 
 

On-Call Pastor 
To better care for you, High Pointe, we have an “on-call” pastor available for emergencies after office hours. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1. 

 

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