Gathering, Scattering, Fishing and Singing

This past Sunday, we gathered twice. At our Sunday Evening Prayer Service, six members shared opportunities to evangelize friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers, and we prayed for our faithful witness in all aspects of life as we scatter and are sent around the Austin area. It was a joyful time together as the family of God.  
 
During the Evening Prayer Service, I shared the concept of “fish swimming into the net”—visitors at High Pointe who are not yet Christ-followers.  Each week, some of these “fish” not only hear the gospel during the service but are approached afterward by members sharing personal testimonies, inviting them for coffee or meals, and opening the Bible again to explain the good news!   
 
We thank God that he continues to bring visitors to High Pointe each Sunday morning. Our Connection Center, led by Barbara Woodard, plays an important role in welcoming visitors. It provides a great opportunity for members to actively welcome visitors by connecting them with others nearby or with similar interests. 
 
On Saturday, April 5 from 8:30am-12pm we will have our next Equipping Workshop. The workshop will center on learning to ask “salty” questions, practicing telling your story and explaining the gospel story to friends and acquaintances. We encourage you to bring a friend and join us! Please note the workshop will officially begin at 9am, but we strongly encourage you to arrive early. Register here.
 
Singing together May the Mind of Christ My Savior is always an encouragement to live as wholehearted followers of our great King and Lord Jesus.  
 
May the love of Jesus fill me
As the waters fill the sea;  
Him exalting, self-abasing,  
This is victory. 
 
May His beauty rest upon me 
As I seek the lost to win; 
And may they forget the channel, 
Seeing only Him

• As you respond to the Lord’s Day activities:  
  • A Puritan on Hearing the Word 
  • A Good Book On The Trinity 
  • Parenting from Deuteronomy 6 
  • Faithful Witness in the Workplace 

 

• On Fishing for Jesus (Evangelism): 
  • Fisherman or Fishermen: Considering the Church’s Corporate Mission 
  • Lord, Make me More Bold 
  • When Your Faith for Fishing is Small 

 

• Song of the Month: The Church’s One Foundation 

High Pointe is refreshing our High Pointe Website to sync up better with the Church Center App. The Website will have some updated photos and be simpler to navigate.  High Pointe Staff is in making some last minute tweaks and adjustments and hopes the Website with a new look and feel will go live very soon.  

Opportunities to Serve and Grow at High Pointe 
(For Opportunities to Serve at High Pointe, click HERE)  

Men’s Steak and Hymns Fellowship | Friday, March 28 
All men are invited to come enjoy steak and fellowship at High Pointe on Friday, March 28 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Sides will be provided, but attendees must bring their own meat to grill. Register here.  
 
Young Adult Luncheon | Sunday, March 30  
The young adults will be having lunch together after the service on March 30. The lunch will begin at 12:30 PM, and it will take place at Buddy’s Burgers (9001 Cameron Rd Ste 101, Austin, TX 78754).  
 
Gospel Witness and the True and Better Story (Evangelism Seminar) | Saturday, April 5
Do you struggle to be a gospel witness in today’s skeptical world? Are you looking for better ways to have meaningful conversations about God that offer hope and purpose? Join us for an Equipping Workshop on Saturday, April 5 from 9 AM to 12:00 PM where we’ll explore how to share the true and better Story—Jesus Christ, the Hero and center of history. This workshop will equip you with practical tools to share the gospel in a way that resonates deeply with others. Feel free to arrive at 8:30 AM for fellowship. Snacks and coffee will be provided. Childcare is limited and will not be offered past April 1 at 4:00PM. Register here.

Women's Jewelry Making Workshop | Saturday, April 12
There will be a Jewelry Making Workshop on Saturday, April 12 from 1-3 PM at High Pointe. Come and learn how to make a necklace or bracelet that you will get to wear home! This is a beginner class. We have a limited number of seats, so make sure to enroll early. There is a $25 fee to participate in the event! Register here. 
 
Life Classes | Sunday at 9:00 AM
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 January 26 to May 25:

• Evangelizing through Mark (Room 201, Old Choir Room) 
• Discipling Through Ephesians (Room 203, Livingston Room) 
• Spanish Life Class | Los Atributos de Dios (Room 200, East Training Room) 
• Youth Life Class | The Pentateuch (Room 101, Old Library) 
• Kid's Life Class | K-5th grade (Room 104, Overflow Room) 

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:  
 

• March 16 | Luke 5:33-6:11 | Pastor Juan Sanchez 
• March 23 | Luke 6:12-49 | Pastor Juan Sanchez 
• March 30 | Psalm 119:9-16 | Pastor Robert Cline

 
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, but 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.