Welcome Peter Westerfeld and Family
It is a joy to welcome Peter Westerfeld and his family to High Pointe and to Austin. Peter is our new Director of Church Operations and Administration. Peter is married to Abigail, and they have five children 6 years old and under.
Peter grew up on a farm near Crawford, Texas, alongside his nine siblings. After graduating from high school, he continued working on the family farm while completing an undergraduate degree through Liberty University. At age 23, Peter married Abigail in Colorado Springs, and they moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where Peter began his MDiv studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
During their seven years in Louisville, the Westerfelds were members of Third Avenue Baptist Church, which became a cherished church family to them. Over that time, the Lord blessed them with five children: Rilian (6), Bryce (4), Gilbert (2), Marcus (2), and Priscilla (10 months).
As Director of Operations and Administration, Peter will oversee our operational, financial and administrative effectiveness, and offer general pastoral support as we seek to glorify God by making wholehearted followers of Christ among all peoples.
Take time to welcome the Westerfelds.
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
Habakkuk Resources:
Book Recommendations:
From Fear to Faith: Rejoicing in the Lord in Turbulent Times by Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
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:
February 8 | Isaiah 44:9-20 | Idolatry is Futile | Pastor Robert Cline
February 15 | Isaiah 49:1-13| Mission Extended | Pastor Robert Cline
February 22 | Luke 13:10-35 | Will Only a Few be Saved? | Pastor Juan Sanchez
March 1 | Luke 14:1-24 | Dining with Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
March 8 | Luke 14:25-35 | The Cost of Following Jesus | Pastor Juan Sanchez
March 15 | Isaiah 50:4-11 | The Willing and Suffering Servant Christ | Pastor Robert Cline
March 22 | Luke 15:1-32 | Lost and Found | Pastor Juan Sanchez
March 29 | Luke 16:1-17 | You Cannot Love God and Money | Pastor Juan Sanchez
Begin praying as you prepare to join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Gospel Partner of the Month: The International Mission Board of the SBC
The International Mission Board (IMB) exists to serve Southern Baptists in carrying out the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations.
With almost 47,000 churches cooperating to send missionaries through the IMB, we can support over 3,500 missionaries full-time in the international mission field. Take some time to work through the IMB website to learn more about how your regular giving through High Pointe is supporting Great Commission work worldwide.
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.
