Blessed To Be a Blessing
Mark Cambranis, our Director of Student Ministries, did a great job explaining and applying Psalm 67 this past Sunday. He challenged us to grow in our prayer life and remember the main point of Psalm 67: May God bless us so that the nations would worship Him. This psalm helps us align our hearts with God’s mission and pray in God-centered, others-centered ways—asking God to bless us so we can bless others.
God has always wanted to bless His people so they can be a blessing to all nations. He promised Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his offspring, and the Bible shows how God keeps this promise by sending Jesus Christ, who took the curse of sin, died, and rose again to restore our relationship with God. This salvation brings joy to God’s people and moves us to share His blessing with others, even to the ends of the earth.
Practical Application and Prayer Focus
Pray for our global partners in God’s mission. See the Directory.
Pray for the Painters as they prepare to depart in less than a month.
As you pray, ask God to:
Align your prayers with His mission and purposes.
Give you a heart that seeks blessing for the sake of others.
Show you how to find your joy and gladness in Him.
Let Psalm 67 guide your prayers: seek God’s blessing, not just for personal gain, but so that His name would be known and worshiped among all nations.
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
Prayer and Praying for Missionaries
The Bible is all about God’s heart for the nations.
Last week’s resources
The Way of the Cross by James Montgomery Boice
Lord, Help Me See the Ways to Die Today by Trevin Wax
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 God’s Word and read through “The Blessings of Humility” by Jerry Bridges. For more information and to register, click here.
Meaningful Membership Class | THIS Sunday, July 13 | 1:15 PM to 4:30 PM
If you’re interested in learning more about High Pointe or pursuing membership with High Pointe, please mark your calendars Membership Class. This class will cover three main questions: What is the church and why should I join, what does High Pointe believe, and what do we expect of church members at High Pointe. Click here to register.
Prayer Service | THIS Sunday, July 13 | 5 PM
Join us this Sunday evening as we gather to pray and hear a special report from Pastor Ken Mbugua about his ministry in Africa.
Youth Parent Information Meeting - July 27, Sunday 11:45am (after the service) – 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.
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 13 | Pastor Kenneth Mbugua, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya
Join us on Sunday, July 13, at 5:00 pm to hear about the state of the gospel work in Africa through the ministry of pastor Mbugua.
July 20 | Guyton Garland
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 on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1
