Summer Preaching Series: Celebrating God’s Work through High Pointe July 7 – August 4, 2024

July 31st, 2024

Summer Preaching Series:
Celebrating God’s Work through High Pointe
July 7 – August 4, 2024

This Sunday, August 4, Josh Hayward

Every summer, we have the privilege of hearing the same gospel from different voices. This year, we have a special blessing. We have invited several men we have deployed to ministry from High Pointe. The purpose of the 2024 summer preaching series is to remember how God has worked in and through your generosity for the sake of Christ and to celebrate the gospel's advancement through those the Lord has allowed us to deploy from High Pointe.

This week, we welcome Josh Hayward, lead pastor of Kinney Avenue Baptist Church in Austin. Josh served on our staff as an associate pastor. Josh went to Kinney Avenue several years ago to revitalize a dying church. After much work and patient ministry, the Lord has done a great work. Josh is a faithful pastor and preacher, and you will be blessed by his ministry to us on Sunday.

Resources of the Week

Olympic Gold to Missionary Sacrifice: Eric Liddell’s Legacy at 100 – Mark Collins
- “In 2004, Chinese athlete Liu Xiang won Olympic glory for his nation as the gold medalist in the 110-meter hurdles. After his victory, he was acknowledged as the first male Chinese-born track and field Olympic champion. From the standpoint of his nationality, that may be true. If you were to go to Weifang in Shandong, however, you’d find a monument to another son of China who won track and field gold 80 years earlier. That monument marks the burial site of Eric Liddell.”

How Hospitality Helps Evangelism – Sam Crites
- Admittedly, most of us struggle with evangelism. Why not start by inviting unbelievers into your home? In this article, Sam Crites reminds us why hospitality is important.

Missions: 3 Principles for Selecting a Missions Organization – Anonymous
- Are you considering missions? Where should you start? What should you do? Who should you partner with? This article helps you begin answering those questions.

Song of the Month: Sing

Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe

Our Children’s Ministry is Recruiting!
Our children’s ministries are currently planning and preparing for the fall. Our fall kick-off date for KidsPointe, the Kids’ Life class, and the Children’s Catechism Class is August 25. New volunteers are needed at this time in all areas, including Sunday morning and Sunday evening nursery classes. Members, please contact Erin Wyman for details about serving. We will also have a recruitment table in the front foyer after morning worship, August 4 and 11. Thank you for caring for and ministering to the children of High Pointe!

Please Note: Now is also the time to register all of your K-5th graders who will be attending KidsPointe during the upcoming school year. Click here to register!

Church Wide Bible Study Workshop | Saturday, August 24 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
On August 24, from 9 AM to 1 PM, High Pointe will be having a church-wide Bible study workshop! The aim of this workshop is that participants would grow in their knowledge and understanding of how to both study and apply the Bible. Please note that childcare will be available for this event for children 8 months to 4 years old. To register, click here.

The High Pointe Institute | Wednesdays, Beginning August 28
The High Pointe Institute (HPI) is a one-year (two semester) discipleship program meant to offer a pathway for growing disciples to be equipped for ministry both in the church and the world. The goal is to form mature disciples who are growing in their knowledge and love for God, who take ownership of High Pointe’s ministries and mission, and who are committed to helping others follow Christ. This program will instill a commitment to Scripture and a better grasp of the biblical storyline, a solid foundation in Christian doctrine, and an increasing ability to connect theology to one’s life, worship, and mission.

HPI is designed for growing disciples of Christ who desire to be equipped for ministry and mission in whatever context God has placed them. ALL men and women are encouraged to participate. HPI is designed with High Pointe members in mind as a preparation for service and leadership. REGISTER HERE.

Women's Fall Bible Studies
We offer two Bible studies on Wednesdays to serve and encourage the women of High Pointe. These Bible studies are also good opportunities to meet and interact with other ladies in the church.

Women's Morning Bible Study
Wednesdays, September 18 - November 20
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for an inductive study of the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. Together we will ponder with Solomon how life in this world works and its relationship to eternity and God Himself. For registration and questions contact Mary Delk or Jeanette Heflin.

Women's Evening Bible Study
Wednesdays, August 28 - December 4
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Ladies, you are invited to join us for an in-depth study of the Gospel of Mark. The book paints an important picture of Jesus – his identity, message, and why he came. For registration and questions contact Susan Horton or Marilyn Waters. Click HERE to register for the evening Bible Study.

Student Ministry Summer Calendar
Student ministry families, mark your calendar for our upcoming youth activities this summer!

Youth Activities

July 31st - Game Night at HPBC

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:

August 11 | Pastor Robert Cline
August 18 | Resume our study of Judges | Judges 10-11, Pastor Juan
August 25 | Judges 12, Pastor Juan
September 1 | Judges 13, Pastor Juan
September 8 | Judges 14-15, Pastor Juan
September 15 | Judges 16, Pastor Juan
September 22 | Judges 17-19, Pastor Juan
September 29 | Judges 20-21, Pastor Juan
October 6 | Pastor Robert
October 13 | Pastor Robert
October 20 | Begin New Sermon Series in the New Testament

Begin praying as you prepare to gather with us this Sunday at 10:00 am.

Gospel Partner of the Month: Predica Fiel
In our approach to missions at High Pointe, we not only seek to send our best, we also want to equip and encourage those who are already serving in the field. One of the ways to do that is to provide training for national pastors and missionaries. Predica Fiel is a training ministry that equips pastors, missionaries, and church leaders in expositional teaching and preaching. They provide training workshops throughout the island of Cuba and the Spanish-speaking world.

Please pray that the Lord will give them favor and fruitfulness in their work. Pray that the Lord would grant them continued opportunities to train pastors, missionaries, and teachers. And pray that the Lord would provide all the resources they need to do their work.

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.