Beginning a New Church Year Together This Sunday, August 25

August 21st, 2024

Schools are in session. Football is just around the corner. Summer is officially over. That means the new church year is upon us. Beginning this Sunday, August 25, we will resume our regular ministry activities and programs. Look below for a full list of opportunities to serve and grow at High Pointe.

Also, don’t forget to take advantage of the resources we provide each week for your maturity in Christ and faithful living as Christians in this world. May the Lord bless our new year together in ministry as we work together to see all peoples become whole-hearted followers of Jesus Christ to the glory of God.

Resources of the Week

Where the Political Parties Stand on Social Issues in 2024
- We are, once again, facing a year with a presidential election. As American Christians we have the freedom and the responsibility to take part in a representative government. Part of our responsibility is participating in the election of the next president. Many Christians throughout the world have no such freedoms.
  Now, to vote responsibly, we must be guided by Scripture and informed about the different platforms of the political parties involved. This year, there are three political parties: Republican, Democrat, and American Solidarity. This article compiles in one place the positions and platforms of each party and candidate. May it provide some help as you seek to become informed in preparation to elect the next president of the United States.

Interview with Randy Alcorn on Generosity and Eternal Rewards – Randy Alcorn
- Generosity is the key to battling against the sins of materialism and covetousness. However, it’s hard to begin the discipline of generous giving if we’ve not been discipled. In this podcast episode, Randy Alcorn shares what he’s learned about giving, generosity, and eternal rewards.
- Here is one of the helps he offers: Nineteen Questions to Ask Before You Give to Any Organization.

Missions: Global Highlights – The International Mission Board of the SBC
- In Sunday’s sermon, I mentioned some data points that are helpful in encouraging our urgency in mission. This document highlights some of those data points.

Song of the Month: Sing

Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe

Church-Wide Bible Study Workshop | THIS Saturday, August 24 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Do you ever get stuck reading the Bible? Do you struggle with consistent Bible study because some portions of the Bible are hard to understand? On August 24, from 9 AM to 1 PM, High Pointe will have a church-wide Bible study workshop! The aim of this workshop is for participants to grow in their knowledge and understanding of how to study and apply the Bible.

Please note that the childcare registration deadline is Thursday, August 22nd at 4:30PM. To register both adults and children, click here. It’s not too late. Join us this Saturday!

Life Classes Begin Sunday, August 25!
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. Childcare is available for ages 8mo-4yrs. This session, we are offering the following classes from August 25 to December 5:

Growing in Prayer: This course will offer biblical wisdom and practical tools to help grow our prayer lives as individuals and as a church. We will learn from the biblical teaching on prayer and apply a simple framework beginning with Jesus’ teaching and the Lord’s Prayer. We'll explore different kinds of prayer in Psalms. From Paul's prayers, we'll re-focus our prayers. We'll gain confidence in praying the words of Scriptures. We'll also apply some strategies for when we don't feel like praying and how to pray when life just seems really hard and God seems distant.
Discipling: Principles and Practice: This life class aims to simplify what it means to be and make disciples in a local church context. After understanding what discipling is and the role of the local church, this course will provide practical insights and next steps. Participants will be challenged to take prayerful steps to help others grow in Christ. As they do so, they will also find joy and grow spiritually.
Spanish Life Class | Fundamentos de la Fe Cristiana: En esta serie estudiaremos los fundamentos de nuestra Fe. Estableceremos como nuestra Fe esta fundada en las escrituras y la persona de Jesús. Estudiaremos como las confesiones de fe provienen de la verdad dada a nosotros por Dios en las escrituras y la utilidad que estas proveen para mantenernos en el camino firme de la buena interpretación y sana doctrina.
Student Ministry Life Class | Spiritual Disciplines: This course will only be for 6th-12th graders, and it will explore the topic of Spiritual Disciplines. The youth will grow in understanding what spiritual disciplines are, what role spiritual disciplines play in their lives, and how to practice spiritual disciplines. Please note: These classes will occur during the same time as the normal adult life classes and kids' life class. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mark Cambranis.

Kids Life Class | From Death to Resurrection: This class will be for children K-5th grade, using The Gospel Project, a study that “helps kids dive deep into the big story of the Bible – God’s plan to rescue His people through His Son, Jesus Christ.”

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. Thank you for caring for and ministering to the children of High Pointe!

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

Ladies’ Fall Retreat | “Being His People, Proclaiming His Praise” | September 6-7
Join us for a refreshing and joy-filled women's retreat where we will be meditating on what it means to be God's people and how we can proclaim His praise! We will sit under biblical teaching and spend sweet time fellowshipping as we get to know one another better! It’s not too late to register HERE!

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 25 | Evangelism: Reaching Unbelievers with the Gospel | Pastor Juan
September 1 | Our Life Together: Gathering Worshipers into the Body of Christ | Pastor Juan
September 8 | Discipleship: Making Disciples to the Glory of God | Pastor Robert Cline
September 15 | Resume our study of Judges | Judges 10-11, Pastor Juan
September 22 | Judges 12, Pastor Juan
September 29 | Judges 13, Pastor Juan
October 6 | Judges 14-15, Pastor Juan
October 13 | Pastor Robert Cline
October 20 | Judges 16, Pastor Juan
October 27 | Judges 17-19, Pastor Juan
November 03 | Judges 20-21, Pastor Juan
November 10 | Pastor Robert Cline
November 17 | Pastor Robert Cline
November 24 | Begin Study of Luke’s Gospel

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.