The School of Grace (Titus 2:11-15)

We don’t often think of God’s grace teaching or training us to live lives worthy of our calling, but that’s how Paul explains to Titus that God’s saving grace also transforms us. God’s grace appeared in the person of Jesus Christ who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people of his own possession eager to do his will. And Christ will appear again in glory!

God’s grace gives us hope and gives us help!

We are in this school of grace together. And grace has a name; the name is Jesus Christ. We might even think of him as our lifetime coach or trainer in becoming more like him by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus came to break the chains of sin, pay our debts, and set us free to live lives of self-control, right relationships, and godliness. And we’re not in this school alone. We are in it together.

When we live together differently in godly ways, we are a compelling community to some around us.

We don’t shame one another; we encourage one another. There are no holiness competitions. Instead, we’ve got one another’s backs as we pray and remind one another that though sin is still present, it has no power over us. In Christ, we can choose to say, “No" to ungodliness and the worldly passions that wage war against our souls (I Peter 2:11). With the help of Jesus, we can say, “Yes” to godliness.

Key Discipleship lessons…in the School of Grace

• Redemption and Purpose: We belong to Christ, bought with a price and freed to live differently. Freedom from Sin: In Christ, we're liberated from both sin's penalty and its power.
• A Spiritual Growth Mindset: Focus on progress, not perfection.
• New Identity: Sin's presence doesn't equate to its control over those in Christ.
• Spiritual Disciplines: The Scriptures and Holy Spirit train us in saying "No" to ungodliness and "Yes" to godliness.
• Christ-likeness: Our goal is to live and love more like Jesus daily.
• Christ-centered: Jesus is our teacher, growth plan, and ultimate goal.

It’s a joy to be in Christ’s school together.

• You Can Say No to Sin 

 

• A Chance to Die, Elisabeth Elliot Devotional 

• 2 Minute Missions Video: Motivation for Missions, Helen Roseveare

• Song of the Month: The Reformation Song

Women’s Bread Baking Class | Saturday, October 26 | 10 AM to 12 PM 
Come join the women's ministry as we gather for good company and to learn how to make easy, versatile, peasant bread. All supplies are provided, but we ask that you please bring a large mixing bowl for your bread and two tea towels to cover the bread while it rises. Click here to register!

Fujairah Mission Trip | November 15-19, 2024
If you are interested in going to the Middle East to see the world the Lord is doing in the emirate of Fujairah, contact pastor Juan: juan@highpointeaustin.org.

We are still making plans, but the flights will be approximately $1,300.00 round trip (from Austin to Dubai). We are still working out the details of the lodging, but those are dependent on who will go. So, those going will be responsible for their airfare, lodging, and food. If you are a church member and you’ve never been on an international mission trip, we want to provide a $500.00 scholarship. More details will be forthcoming.

One-Day Membership Class | Sunday, November 10 | 1:15 PM to 4:30 PM in the Old Choir Room 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:

• October 20 | Judges 14-16, Pastor Juan
• October 27 | Judges 17:1-18:31, Pastor Juan
• November 03 | Judges 19:1-25, Pastor Juan
• November 10 | 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Robert Cline
• November 17 | 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Robert Cline

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

Gospel Partner of the Month: 9Marks
9Marks helps pastors, future pastors, and church members see what a biblical church looks like, and to take practical steps for becoming one. 9Marks aims to see churches characterized by nine biblical marks of a healthy church. Why these nine? Because sadly, they’re too often assumed or ignored in evangelical churches.

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.