CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST

The Children in Action (formerly GA's and RA's) will be taking donations for the Christmas in August for missionary Bill Barker, who serves the Appalachian Mountain Region. 

Boxes for donations will be by the office and the reception area in the children's wing. 

Following is a list of items he has requested for the school children in that area.  (Please use regular-size items – not travel size.)

• bars of soap / shampoo / lotion
   
• deodorant / watchcloth
   
• toothpaste / toothbrush
   
• comb / hairbrush
   
• new underwear / socks (please identify size), etc.
   
• New Testament in a modern translation

Upcoming Summer Events

August 21	Mad Potter
August 23	Barge Party on Lake Travis

For more information
contact
Courtney Carlson
(email)

August 24	Red Robin
August 31	Cheddars
September 7	Mimi's
September 14	Mighty Fine Burgers
September 21	Gatti's (Far West)
September 28	Rudy's

 

Join us after church on Sunday!

Contact Jami Dismukes
email or 587-9399

for more information.

The Library Corner

School is just around the corner, and what fun it is to get everything ready for that first day!

Parents need to do some preparation, too, to make their child's school experience as rewarding as it can be.  Here are some books in the church library that can help you help your child.

• School Starts at Home
   
• I Hate School - How to Help Your Child Love Learning
   
• Books Children Love
   
• Honey for a Child's Heart

Church Library Hours

Sunday	9:00 -  9:25am 10:30 - 10:45am 12:00 - 12:15pm
Wednesday	5:30 -  6:30pm

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.

Hillcrest Institute of Lifelong Learning

Spring H.I.L.L. Classes

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

To register:

• Call the church office at 345-3771
      -- or --
• Register online

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.

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).

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!

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!

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.

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 1^st-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 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.

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.

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