Remember Christ, the Better Lamb
Guyton Garland walked us through Exodus 12 and the Passover this past Sunday morning. He encouraged us to remind one another to put all our hope in the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. Christ's sacrificial death in our place is our only hope in life and death. Guyton helped us understand that God saves his people through the better Lamb—Christ himself. Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed once for all who will turn from sin and trust in Christ alone.
Only in Christ is there forgiveness of our rebellion and sin, and freedom to live a life pleasing to God in the power of the Holy Spirit.
We saw clearly that when God delivered his people from Egypt, there was a death in every household. In homes where no lamb or goat's blood was shed, the Destroyer killed the firstborn. In the homes of obedient Israelites, a substitute death provided shed blood which was placed on the doorposts. The Destroyer passed over those homes.
All this is a bright flashing signal pointing to the Son of God. The Lamb of God died in the place of all who would believe in Christ. This substitute sacrificial death sets people free to serve the living God.
Our weekly celebration of the Lord's Supper reminds us that we also have been set free from the penalty and power of sin because of another's faithfulness in life and shed blood in death.
As Guyton prepares to move to Chicago, he encouraged High Pointe to continue helping one another persevere. We should remain faithful and actively wait as we journey toward the Promised Land—the New Heavens and Earth.
This week, prayerfully plan to encourage other High Pointe members. Reach out to someone and remind them of God's faithfulness to keep his promises.
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.
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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 17 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 | THIS 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 | THIS Sunday, July 27 12:15pm
Young Adults, please join us 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.
Women’s Evening Bible Study Begins
Time: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm, August 27th - December 3rd. Ladies, you are invited to join us for an in-depth study of the Book of Hebrews. Each weekly lesson includes home study questions, interactive group discussion, and teaching by study leaders. You do not need to be a member of High Pointe to attend. Contact Susan Horton or Marilyn Waters for more information. 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 27 | Pastor Blake White, 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 Guyton Garland walked us through Exodus 12 and the Passover Event this past Sunday morning. We were encouraged to remind one another to put all our hope in the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, whose sacrificial death in our place is our only hope in life and death. Guyton helped us understand that God saves his people through the better Lamb who is Christ. Christ our passover lamb has been sacrificed for us once for all who will turn from sin and trust in Christ alone. Only in Christ is their forgiveness of our rebellion and sin and freedom to live a life please to God in the power of the Holy Spirit. on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.
