Help Has Already Come: A Call to Trust the Good Shepherd
Have you ever heard "Help is on the way!" only to be disappointed that help never arrived? We've all felt the sting of broken promises—the friend who said they'd be there but wasn't, the solution that created new problems, the hope that eventually faded.
Isaiah 40:1-11 announces a different kind of help, a rescue that doesn't disappoint: "Comfort, comfort my people, says your God." God's help is real, active, and certain because he keeps his promises. His word endures forever.
He steps into our wilderness when all we see is desert and darkness. From ancient Jerusalem to Babylonian exile and in every generation since, God has proven faithful to His word. And in Jesus Christ, that promised help has arrived on the scene.
Isaiah reveals Jesus as both the Mighty King who conquers every enemy and the Gentle Shepherd who tenderly carries the weak close to His heart. This is our God whose help is always on the way. All his promises are “Yes” and “Amen” in Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20)
High Pointe, let’s encourage one another with these words of Isaiah! When life overwhelms and God seems far away, hold fast to this truth: "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." His promises never fail.
We can trust the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for his people? Rest in Christ’s gentle and strong arms. Follow where He leads.
Tell others about our Powerful and Gentle Savior Shepherd. This week, lift up your voice and boldly and lovingly announce the good news that comfort comes when our sins are forgiven in Christ.
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
Life at High Pointe
Young Adults Friendsgiving | November 22
The Young Adults will be meeting at the Horton’s house for a Friendsgiving on Saturday, November 22 from 5pm-9pm. For the address, please reach out to Sam Horton (sam@ehortons.com). Please RSVP here and sign up for a dish to bring!
Senior Adult Lunch | This Sunday, November 23
There is a Senior Adult Lunch happening after the morning service this Sunday at Luby’s on East Anderson.
Family Christmas Singalong | November 30
Join us at High Pointe on November 30 at 5pm for an evening of carols, cocoa, and cookies! Bring your best voice and most festive treats! Register here.
Women’s Christmas Brunch | December 6 at 10AM
Save the date for the annual Women’s Christmas Brunch! This is a sweet time for fellowship and food. Register here by December 5.
Fall Life Classes | Sunday 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! Click here to see our current Life Classes. Please note that we will be combining Life Classes for 3 weeks (11/30, 12/7, 12/14). This will be in the Livingston Room. No Youth or Children’s life classes. Childcare will still be available (8mo-PreK).
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:
November 23 | Isaiah 40:12-31 | Pastor Robert Cline
November 30 | Luke 12:1-12 | Don’t Fear Man. Fear God | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 7 | Luke 12:13-34 | Don’t Worry. Trust God | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 14 | Luke 12:35-59 | Don’t Waste Your Life. Be Ready | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 21 | Luke 13:1-9 | Now is the Time to Repent | Pastor Juan Sanchez
December 28 | Isaiah | Pastor Robert Cline
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: 9Marks
9Mark exists to help pastors, future pastors, and church members build healthy churches. To this end, 9Marks creates resources like books, podcasts, a quarterly journal, web courses, and more. They also host training events around the world. Their focus in everything is on nine marks of a healthy church—expositional preaching, gospel doctrine, conversion and evangelism, church membership, church discipline, discipleship and growth, church leadership, prayer, and missions. Why these nine? Because the Bible requires them, and, sadly, too many evangelical churches have neglected or assumed them.
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.
