Returning to our Study of the Book of Judges

September 11th, 2024

As we began a new church year together, we focused our attention on the mission of the church. It’s been good to refocus our attention and remind ourselves of our mission: to see all peoples become whole-hearted followers of Jesus Christ to the glory of God.

One of the main ways we seek to make disciples and allow the Word to dwell in us richly (Colossians 3:16) is through the regular preaching of the word (2 Timothy 4:1-2). The ministers of the Word preach and teach the Word. You receive the Word. Then, you speak it to one another in love with the aim that we help one another look more and more like Jesus (Ephesians 4:11-16).

So, this week, we return to our study of Judges where we left off – chapter 10. Join us as we consider God’s faithfulness to deliver his people and give them the land he had promised. Through the cycle of sin, suffering, crying out to God, and God’s deliverance, we learn that God is slow to anger, but he will discipline his disobedient people. This week, we will consider how God responds when God’s people genuinely repent. Join us this Sunday!

Resources of the Week

Prevent Dechurching: 3 Crucial Questions Your Church Should Ask
- Do you know why so many people have not returned to church in the last several years? In their book on the dechurched, Michael Graham and Jim Davis provide some help grounded in the latest research. In this article, Michael helps us ask 3 important questions to try and prevent dechurching.

Giving Guidelines to Fight Materialism
- Video with Randy Alcorn

Missions: I Want to be Involved in Missions – Now What?

Song of the Month: Help Us See Christ

Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe

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.

One-Day Membership Class | Sunday, September 22 | 12:15 PM to 3:00 PM
If you’re interested in learning more about High Pointe or pursuing membership with High Pointe, please mark your calendars for our One-Day 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. You can register for the class online here.

Life Classes
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 8 months through Pre-K. This session, we are offering the following classes from August 25 to December 5:

Growing in Prayer
Discipling: Principles and Practice
Student Ministry Life Class | Spiritual Disciplines: For children 6th–12th grades

Kids Life Class: For children K–5th grade

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:

September 8 | Pastor Robert Cline
September 15 | Resume our study of Judges | Judges 10:1-16, Pastor Juan
September 22 | Judges 10:17-11:40, Pastor Juan
September 29 | Judges 12, Pastor Juan
October 6 | Judges 13, Pastor Juan
October 13 | Pastor Robert Cline
October 20 | Judges 14-15, Pastor Juan
October 27 | Judges 16, Pastor Juan
November 03 | Judges 17:1-18:31, Pastor Juan
November 10 | Judges 19:1-21:25, Pastor Juan
November 17 | Pastor Robert Cline

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

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 and on weekends. To reach the on-call pastor, call 512-837-7725, extension 1.