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This Week's Highlights

Preschool Care Ministry

Please prayerfully consider being a part of our Preschool Care Ministry.  Each person serves one Sunday every six to eight weeks, either from 9:20-10:40am or 10:35-noon. 

There are at least two leaders in each classroom. 

If you are interested in finding out more, call the church office and speak with Jami.


Library Summer Reading Program


Library Corner

Library Open House & Book Adoption

The Library Corner

Sunday, June 15, is Father's Day, a special time for us honor the fathers in our families.  It can also be a time for dads to reflect on the role they play in their children's lives.  The following books in the library can help dads strengthen that role:

  • How to be a Hero to Your Kids by McDowell
     
  • What Kids Want Most in a Dad by Hansel
     
  • The Effective Father by MacDonald
     
  • What a Daughter Needs From Her Dad by Farris
     
  • The Blessing by Smalley
     
  • How to Keep Your Kids on Your Team by Stanley

Singles 35+ Sunday Lunch

Singles 35+ Sunday Lunch

July 6 Mighty Fine Burgers
July 13 Serrano's
July 20 Suzi's
July 27 Black Eyed Pea

Join us!

Contact Jami Dismukes at 587-9399 for more information.


College / Career Activities

Connect the Dots: Discovering God's Ongoing Will in Your Life

College/Career Bible Study
Sunday nights

Upcoming Summer Events
July 3 Ultimate Frisbee (Capitol)
July 6 Sunday Night Live
July 10 Dinner (Carlos & Charlies)
July 17 Zilker Summer Musical
July 19 Float the River
July 20 Sunday Night Live

For more information
contact
Courtney Carlson
(email)


Children's Highland Lake Camp Registration (Pay Online)

Children's Camp
at Highland Lakes

You can still register for this summer's Children's Camp at Highland Lakes.  More information about the camps is available here.

You can pay online or pay at the church office.

Rates are as follows:

Children's Camp
(August 8-9)
Early Registration Through February 29 $60
Regular Registration March 1 - May 2 $70
Late Registration May 3 - July 3 $80

Church Library Hours

Church Library Hours
Sunday

 9:00 -  9:25am
10:30 - 10:45am
12:00 - 12:15pm
 5:00 -  5:30pm

Wednesday  6:00 -  6:30pm


HILL Classes

Hillcrest Institute of Lifelong Learning

Spring H.I.L.L. Classes

We have classes for all ages:
kids, students and adults!

To register:

Look over the schedule of courses and pick something.

If you are a disciple, don't you need to be a growing disciple?

The H.I.L.L. is a great way to grow.


Young Couples

Join the
Young Couples Ministry!

Young Couples is a ministry designed to connect couples who are 18-28ish and at any stage in their relationship with Christ. 

We seek to promote friendship and fellowship through hanging out and getting together for relaxed social activities, as well as enhancing our relationships with each other and with God.

For more information, contact Derryk Blasig (email).


Summer Activities

As you make plans for your family summer activities keep these dates in mind!

June 23-25
Summer Basketball Camp
HBC
 
June 30-July 3
Preteen Camp (4th - 6th grade)
Highland Lakes Encampment
(See more info)
 
July 5-12
High School Grand Cayman Mission Trip
 
July 11-19
2nd Half Ministries
Vermont Mission Trip
 
July 21-25
Student UnCivil War
HBC
 
July 25
Preschool Play Day
HBC
 
August 8-9
Children's Camp (1st - 3rd grade)
Highland Lakes Encampment
(See more info)

Wonderful Wednesday Worship

Join us every Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Room A161 for our midweek experience. 

  • Gene leads us in praise music.  Pastor Tom leads us in a time of congregational prayer for the needs of our church family. 
  • Then Pastor Tom brings a lesson from God's Word

This Wonderful Wednesday Worship is designed to give you a "booster shot" in the middle of your busy week.  Try it out for a month and make it a new part of your active schedule!


Wednesday Dinner Menus

Dinner is served in the MPC every Wednesday evening from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Contact the church office (email or Phone: 345-3771) to make a reservation, or sign up on the Communicator on Sunday. If you would like to be put on a permanent list, so that you would not have to sign up every week, please indicate it on the Communicator.

Menus for upcoming Wednesdays...
 
Date

Menu

July 2

Chopped Beef Sandwich
Dessert

July 9

Chicken Enchiladas
Rice
Beans
Salad
Dessert


The Daily Cup

Would you like to receive an "espresso shot" from Pastor Tom's message each week?   Contact Herb (email) with your preferred email account, and ask for The Daily Cup.  He will add you to the distribution list.

Hillcrest Mission Statement

Finding and Following Jesus Together

Do you want to find out what the mission is for our church?  Pick up a copy of the eight-day devotional guide after Sunday's worship service or download a copy.


UT Students – Welcome to Austin!


UT Students

Welcome to Austin!

While you're in Austin, check out
Hillcrest Baptist Church.

We're located coveniently to the campus
and offers a variety of
worship and Bible Study styles.

Click here to learn more about us.


Telephone Prayer Chain

Telephone Prayer Chain

We are now offering the option of being on a telephone prayer chain.  Prayer calls are made when new requests and updates occur.  If you don't have access to email or would like to be included on this list, please call the church office (345-3771) and speak with Jami or Karen.



The Gathering

If you are a first half adult, the 9:30 leadership team is announcing something new just for you. We are calling it The GATHERING! The GATHERING is a time of fellowship, food, conversation, and good bold or medium Common Ground coffee/tea/hot chocolate in the multi-purpose center (MPC) beginning at 9:15am every Sunday morning.  From 9:15-9:40am 1st-half adults can gather before Bible study in a "coffee-house" atmosphere to catch up with friends and to make new connections with other first half adults. It doesn't matter if you are married or single, 19 or 49, or whether you prefer a traditional type class setting or a discussion group format.  Everyone from 19-49 who prefers the smooth service at 10:45am is welcome to The GATHERING. Speaking of adult Bible study options at 9:40am, there is something new happening there as well:  round-table host groups beginning this Sunday!  Adults who prefer small (6-10) discussion groups with round tables will meet at 9:40am in the MPC.

So if you have not yet connected in Bible Study, try The GATHERING Sunday at 9:15am in the MPC.


West Austin Care Givers

West Austin Caregivers

Hillcrest Baptist Church is pleased to announce that we have joined a 16-church coalition called West Austin Caregivers.  This coalition was formed to provide various services to our senior members (60+). 

Some of the services offered are...

  • transportation to medical appointments, shopping, volunteer work;
      pick-up prescriptions;
      minor home repairs;
      home and telephone visits; and
     
  • referrals to community resources and services.

We are very excited to be offering this program.  You will be hearing a great deal more in the months to come.  If you have questions, would like to become a client, or would like to volunteer please call Jeanie Teel or Sue Stanford of the West Austin Caregivers office at 472-6339.


eGiving Now Available

Automatic Bank Draft
(eGiving) Available!

We are excited to offer a convenient way of giving consistently: eGiving.  eGiving is a bank drafting method that will allow you to make contributions in an efficient, automated manner without checks or forgotten envelopes. Here is how it works:  Simply print this authorization form.*  Then...

  • Fill in the basic personal and banking information requested.  You can be assured that all personal and banking information is completely secure and strictly confidential.
      Determine the frequency and amount of your tithes and offerings.  Gifts can either be monthly or bi-monthly.  The contribution amount and timing can be changed or adjusted at any time by filling out another form.  All gifts will be included on your yearly contribution statements.  It is important to note that all eGiving contributions will be considered gifts to the operating budget.  Any designated gifts should continue to be given in check form directly to the church, either by mail or in the Sunday offering.
     
  • Return the form to the church office.

If you would like to know more, click here to read the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions.* Still have questions?  Contact Karen (email) or Betty (email) in the church office (345-3771).  We thank you for your continued support, as we hope you will prayerfully consider using eGiving.

* - Adobe Reader required.


Sermons Now Podcasting

You can now listen to our sermons as Podcasts!  To subscribe to the podcast, click this button RSS Button and follow the instructions. iTunes users can subscribe using the "Subscribe to Podcast..." option under the "Advanced" menu.

(Note:  You can also download and listen to sermons by visiting our Sermons web page.)


"Winning Ways" & "LeaderLines"

Do you want a copy of "Winning Ways" and "LeaderLines"? Each week our pastor sends these newsletters to hundreds of e-mail addresses. If you are unable to receive these on your computer, feel free to pick up a paper copy. Copies are provided in a tray next to the entrance to the pastor's study. "Winning Ways" is designed to prepare our attenders and prospects for Sunday."LeaderLines" provides important information and inspiration for those who serve our church.

If you wish to subscribe to these e-newsletters, log on to www.hbcaustin.org/subscriptions and follow the instructions.


"Blue Form" (Activity Request Form) is Online

We now have a "blue form" on-line for those who need to schedule something on the church calendar. We hope this will make it more convenient for our church members. Go to www.hbcaustin.org/blueform. This will send a copy directly to the office and a copy back to you to keep for your records.

Please send us an email if you have any problems with the form.


Participate in Prayer Ministry

If you would like your name added to an e-mail prayer-chain list, please contact the church office at 345-3771 or email to give us the e-mail address at which you would like to be notified.


E-mail Addresses

Send the church your email address so that we can keep our records updated.  Send to the church office (email)

 

Weekly Schedule
Sunday
9:30am
Bold
Worship
Service
Bible
Study
(all ages)
10:45am
Bible
Study
(all ages)
Smooth
Worship
Service
5:30pm
PraiseHill
Tuesday
9:00am
Senior Adults Games

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Mother's Day Out

Wednesday
5:15 PM
Dinner in MPC
5:35 PM
Senior Adult Choir
6:30 PM
Wonderful
Wednesday
Worship

 
"Rock Solid"
Student Worship
 
Hillcrest Kids
Missions
 
Overcomers
Support Group

7:30 PM
Adult Praise
Choir Rehearsal

Thursday

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Mother's Day Out

Television
Channel 11

Sunday
Noon

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