Events
Sermon for May 19, 10am
If an engine tune-up results in better performance for our car, imagine what a heart tune-up would bring to our lives.
Week 6 in the series "Catalyst: Impacting Others Through Prayer."
A study of Philippians 1:9-11
May 19, during the 10am service
Please pray for our graduating students as they embark on their next steps. John Cameron will honor them this Sunday during service. You will receive a special bookmark in your bulletin this Sunday featuring one of the graduates as well as an insert with all of the graduates we will be honoring! These keepsakes will serve as a reminder to keep them in your prayers. We are so proud of them!
May 1 - 19: Drop Off Items Mon-Thu, 9am-4pm or Sundays, before or after service
You can help feed the hungry during the Baptist Community Center Mission's Spring Food Drive. For a list of needed items, CLICK HERE. Only nonperishable foods are requested, please, and no foreign or expired items. Thank you for sharing!
Collection boxes are located near the church entrances.
Drop off items Mon-Thu, 9am-4pm or Sundays, before or after service: May 1-19
Monday, June 24-Thursday - June 27, 9am-noon at Hillcrest (Austin, TX), Cost $10 per child
VBS 2024: “Breaker Rock Beach” - God’s Rock Solid Truth in a World of Shifting Sands
Open to children who completed Kindergarten-5th grade
Every day is an adventure at Breaker Rock Beach! Each day kids will learn that God’s truth never changes. REGISTER HERE FOR VBS 2024
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!
You can have a part in telling children about Jesus! Volunteers are needed to help with registration, snacks, Bible class, music, recreation and crafts. There’s a place for everyone!
Contact Diane Goodman (diane@hillcrest.church) for more information.
Camp FUGE, June 17-21, Dallas/Ft. Worth - For Students 6th-12th grade
STUDENTS- Summer is just around the corner, and we are amped about this years camp... FUGE! At the heart of this summer camp is a half-day mission trip to local communities working on construction projects, etc, similar to our international trips, with group activities + more in the afternoon and evenings. We'll also be staying on a college campus in the dorms at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth! Will be an awesome time and experience, so get signed up now and bring your friends. This will be a camp not to miss!
Cost $400 + money for snacks and t-shirt
Contact John Cameron with questions: John.Cameron@hillcrest.church
New Life Group
Heart & Soul: a place to go deeper into prayer and life together. This is a space for men & women to share how God is working in their lives at the heart level, and encourage one another through concentrated prayer for each other and God's purposes at Hillcrest. The group will often be divided into two groups (Heart for the women, and Soul for the men), but will sometimes meet and pray together as well. The group will meet in the Sanctuary immediately following Coffee Fellowship.
Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am , MPC - Open to Adults of ALL Ages!
Cost for 2 DAYS/week: $20 per month
Cost for 1 DAY/week: $10 per month
Please join Marina Rusch at 10:30 am on Mondays & Wednesdays in the MPC (Gym). Each class is an hour long and is very low impact but high intensity. To sign up or if you have questions, please contact Marina.
Pickleball Open Gym - various Saturdays, 1-4pm
Email Paul Smith with questions.
Schedule subject to change. See Full Schedule: CALENDAR
May 19, during the 10am service
Please submit items by Sunday, May 12
We want to honor you! Parents and Grads, email your high-resolution photo along with your name and school of graduation to denise@hillcrest.church.
High school graduates: include the name of your college, trade or technical school, or branch of service if these plans have been made.
College graduates: include your degree and major and any honors you wish listed.
Sunday, May 5, immediately following 10am service, MPC
Join us immediately following service for this 45-minute class designed for those who are considering membership or want to learn more about Hillcrest. In this session, you will receive the information and inspiration you need for meaningful involvement in our church.
REGISTER HERE
Book Sale Benefitting the Hillcrest Library
Sunday, May 5 in the MPC, 11:00-11:30am
Mondays-Thursdays in May, 8:30am-4:30pm at the Church Office
Hardback books $5.00 each
Paperback and children’s books $1.00 each
Saturday, May 4, 10am-1pm, San Gabriel Park in Georgetown, followed by lunch!
As the beauty of spring continues to blossom around us, it's the perfect time to embrace the wonders of our God and enjoy some fellowship together! We're excited to invite you to join us for a nature walk along the San Gabriel River Trail followed by a delicious lunch on the town square at Laurie’s Cafe. MORE DETAILS HERE
Friday, April 26, 7pm - Meet at the Dell Diamond - Purchase “Lawn Seating” Tickets using link below
Hillcrest, Do you enjoy the great pastime sport of Baseball, or want to see what the hype is about- come join your friends from Hillcrest Friday, April 26, for a fun night on the grassy hill....followed by their famous Friday Night Fireworks! We'll be sitting at the grass hill near the rocking chairs! Bring a blanket to sit on and get ready to relax! (Round Rock Express vs Salt Lake Bees)
This event is open to ALL - BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE - LAWN SEATING
Thursday, April 25, 8:30am-5:00pm (Church van leaves at 8:30am)
It's time to hit the road with another "Adventures with Tom"
On this trip, we'll take a tour of the famous Painted Churches around Schulenburg, Texas. A tour guide will lead us through four spectacular church buildings, and we'll have lunch at the Oakridge Smokehouse. The cost of the tour is $18 and the smokehouse buffet is $13.95. Contact Pastor Tom (tom@hillcrest.church) if you have questions.
We don't need your money until the day of the trip, but we DO need your reservation by noon April 24. MORE DETAILS HERE
Wednesday, April 24, 6:00pm, Room A-161
Church business is your business--get involved!
Come see what's happening behind the scenes at Hillcrest.
SIGN UPS begin in early September. Watch your bulletin or Hillcrest Happenings newsletter for updates. Subscribe to Hillcrest Happenings HERE
Please take a look at our MENU and plan ahead for your next Wednesday Night Supper Fellowship!
Friday, April 19, 5:30-8:30pm, Bridge Church (741 County Rd 138, Hutto)
Radiance Women's Center is thrilled to extend an invitation to members of Hillcrest Church to join us at the most anticipated fundraiser around town. Join us for a fun evening to celebrate 16 years of saving and changing lives at Radiance Women's Center. Our evening will be filled with live mariachi music, ballet folklorico, delicious food, fun, and inspiring stories. Come and witness firsthand how your contributions are directly making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Sign up to attend by Sunday, April 14th. We can't wait to see you!
GUESTS CAN REGISTER HERE - List Hillcrest as the Table Host
Want to Give more? CLICK HERE to learn about Table Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities
Thursdays, 6:30-8:00am, A-165, January 18 - April 4
MANUP is a community of men connecting with God and other men. Come join our men-only accountability group meeting at Hillcrest in A-165, from 6:30-8:00am. We'll have breakfast tacos, coffee, Bible study and good connections. For more information, email John Parker.
Contribution statements were emailed or mailed on Wednesday, January 31.
If you do not receive your contribution statement by February 15, please contact Sherrie (email sherrie@hillcrest.church or 512-345-3771) for assistance.
For emailed statements, please be sure to check your spam email folder using January 31 as the search date.
Wednesdays, Ongoing thru April 10, 5:00pm, MPC
Join us for Fellowship and Food! Cost is $5.00 per person or $15.00 per family. RSVPs are required.
Reservation deadline is 4:30pm Monday for that week’s supper.
RSVP on your Connection Card this Sunday or call the church office 512-345-3771.
Saturday, March 2, 8:30am (doors open) - 2:30pm
FBC Pflugerville (306 South 10th Street, Pflugerville, TX 78660)
SBTC Disaster Relief Phase 1 Training is for individuals who desire to be the hands and feet of Christ after a disaster strikes. SBTC Disaster Relief meets real needs and shares the good news of hope through Jesus Christ with those impacted by disasters. Trainings offered at this event will give you an orientation into Disaster Relief Ministry and help you to safely work in disasters such as floods, fires, and tornados.
Registration cost is $25 until Feb 23 ($30 at the door)
Learn more and Register for DR Phase 1 Training HERE
Kairos #50 is scheduled for February 29 - March 3
Look for the Kairos table in the MPC each Sunday, February 4 - 25
It's time to send Jim Steed to prison again! The mission of the Kairos Prison Ministry is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities.
"...I was in prison and you came to visit me." (Matthew 25:36)
Thursday, February 29, 6PM, Georgetown Community Center (445 E Morrow St)
Support Education Connection and have a great night out with friends for dinner, entertainment by Aaron Darling & Tom Jeannett, and a live auction offering the chance to bring home a range of exciting items! Individual Tickets are $75.
Please bring fillable plastic Easter eggs to the church office by March 3
It’s egg collecting time! I know it seems early, but the early bird gets the worm! We will be having our Easter Egg hunt on Palm Sunday, March 24. In order to reduce the number of plastic eggs that we have to buy, I’m asking everyone to donate leftover eggs that you may have around the house. You may also feel free to buy a bag and bring it by the church office. Please do so by March 3rd so I will have time to place an order for any remaining needs. If you can help fill eggs between now and Palm Sunday, please let me know: diane@hillcrest.church. Many hands make light work! –Diane Goodman
Sunday, April 2, 1-2:30pm
Sign up now to help with our Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt! We’ll need a lot of hands to keep this event safe and fun. Palm Sunday is April 2nd and the event will be from 1-2:30pm. If you are staying after church to serve, we will provide a quick lunch for you. Contact Diane Goodman (diane@hillcrest.church) with questions.
Saturday, February 10, 10am-12pm, Radiance Women’s Center (101 N 3rd St, Pflugerville)
Every year we are so blessed by community members who help us to restock our baby boutique each year. Did you know that we currently serve over 100 moms each month with on going assistance? That’s a lot of supplies we distribute! Join us on February 10th for our annual community baby shower benefitting the clients of Radiance Women’s Center.
This is a come and go event. Please invite your friends and family! We can’t wait to see you!!
Radiance Women’s Center - FaceBook
Radiance Women's Center is a non-profit organization that provides compassion, support, and resources to those facing an unexpected or mistimed pregnancy through free services and resources. Click Here to Learn More About Radiance Women’s Center
Contribution statements will be emailed or mailed no later than Wednesday, January 31. If you have any questions contact Sherrie (email sherrie@hillcrest.church or 512-345-3771).
Wednesday, January 24, 6:00pm, Room A-161
Church business is your business--get involved!
Come see what's happening behind the scenes at Hillcrest.
Keeping in mind the influx of people into the Austin area during the solar eclipse, which could cause extra traffic and parking woes, the church office will be closed Monday, April 8th.
We will resume normal office hours Tuesday, April 9th at 8:30am
Sundays, Jan 14 - Mar 10, 5:00-6:30pm
Knowing God's Covenant (Part 2) - Precept Class - Room A162, led by Paul Smith
Heart & Soul - Room A168, facilitated by Angie Shilkett. Limited to ladies 18 years and older.
I ❤️ HC - Room A160, led by Karen Raulie
ASL (American Sign Language) - Room A166, led by Marilyn Monroe
Student Sunday Film Series - Youth 3rd Floor Summit (by the elevator), led by John Cameron
BAM! - Children's Study & Activities - Room C136
Preschool childcare will be provided upon request.
Thursdays, Jan 11 - Nov 14, 8:00-9:00pm (dates vary, see schedule here)
Satisfy My Thirsty Soul - via Zoom, led by Mindy King
Fridays, Jan 19 - Mar 8, 9:30-11:00am
Seek First the Kingdom - Room A166, led by Sharron Ingram
In March Pastor Tom and Jim Steed participated in the Kairos Weekend
From the Kairos Weekend Leaders:
Many come to the Kairos weekend with a poor understanding of Who God is, and what He offers to those who love Him. Your gifts enabled our new “Brothers in White” to feel the love of the Lord and to truly experience Christian love, many for the first time ever. There were many who rededicated their life to Him. All of them were blessed by this time together and came away with some tools that they can use as they seek to make necessary and meaningful changes in their lives.
The good news of Jesus Christ was shared with 43 brothers in white, many who came with trepidation and anxiety, but who left knowing God the Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit. They found a gift that they all needed in their lives, and we - the team members -were able to witness God’s mighty hand as He worked in their lives.
Learn more about Kairos Hughes here
Sunday, March 31, 10am - No Life Groups Scheduled
Easter Sunday Nursery Care. We always provide free childcare for bed babies and preschoolers during our worship services. If you’re planning to come on Easter Sunday, beat the crowd at the nursery check-in by registering your kids ahead of time. Click Here
Family Photo Station. Following the 10am Easter Service, join us for an informal reception in the gym. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Bring your camera or mobile phone and get a photo of your entire family at our beautifully-decorated photo station!
Easter Livestream Service. If you’re unable to attend our Easter service on campus, join us online. You can watch us on our website, our YouTube channel or on our Facebook Page.
Friday, March 29 at 6pm, Hillcrest Worship Center
FORSAKEN: All are invited to a service of sorrowful remembrance on Friday evening, March 29 in the Hillcrest Sanctuary at 6:00 p.m. We will commemorate the events of the final week of Jesus with choir, orchestra and communion in a solemn service of darkness and deep reflection.
No Childcare will be provided.
Wednesday, March 27 at 11:00am-noon, Hillcrest Worship Center
All are invited to join in the sanctuary for a brief mid-week service of reflection during Holy Week. Moving music provided by oboist, Jaleen Seshadri, harpist, Sarah Oliver and vocalist, Mindy King with sermon by Dr. Goodman. Afterward all are invited to stay for a lite lunch Admission is $5 per person to attend this event.
Sunday, March 24 - Easter Sunday, March 31, 5pm
Walk the sensory path anytime between Sunday, March 24 and Sunday, March 31.
You and your children can walk barefoot through various stations that help you learn the story of Jesus in a unique way! The stations will be found on our church property at the corner of Steck and Greenslope. A QR code at the first station will point you to instructions, OR VIEW INSTRUCTIONS HERE.
Palm Sunday, March 24, 12:45-2:45pm
Join us for some church family fellowship time on Palm Sunday. Bring a picnic lunch for you and your family and visit with old and new friends after your small group. Tables will be set up in the gym and on the plaza. The children’s Egg Hunt will be from 1:00-2:30pm. Volunteer to help, or just stay to watch the kids hunt for Easter Eggs. The Sensory Path will be set up for you to walk through as well. Take off your shoes and review the life of Christ by walking from station to station. This is a great family fun day to share with your friends and neighbors.
Thank You for Supporting The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering!
Help Us Reach Our Hillcrest Goal: $5,000: YTD Offering: $3,187.89
Give Now to support the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
Celebrate Easter with a Baptism! Sunday March 31 during 10am Service
We have a baptism service scheduled for Easter Sunday, March 31. Parents, now would be a good time to discuss with your child or teen what it means to place our faith in Jesus and take the step of baptism.
If you want to join the Easter Baptism Celebration, or if you have any questions about it, fill out a Connection Card during the next worship service or contact Pastor Tom (tom@hillcrest.church) or 512-345-3771).
