NEWS FROM HAYS HILLS “EACH ONE REACH ONE”

Prayer Time 8:45AM (Bldg. D Resource Center Hallway) Worship 9:15 & 10:45 AM Bible Study 9:15 & 10:45 AM

September 18, 2013 312-1433 295-3132 www.hayshills.com

CONCERT OF PRAYER

with Communion

Sunday, September 29th 6:00 PM

The Lord’s Supper will be observed as part of our Concert of Prayer Sunday night, September 29. This will be our only Lord’s Supper, until November. Please bring the kids who are able to take the Lord’s Supper. There will be child care for younger kids. This will be a wonderful family worship time! We are asking that Bible Life classes sit together. We

will call you forward to receive the Lord’s Supper by Bible Life class.

Welcome! To Brinley Bruner, daughter of Jean Bruner, who made her profession of faith in the early

service on September 8th and was baptized September 15th.

To Lori Anne and Addie-Jean Tallant, who joined by letter in the late service September 15th

To Mikaylie Neptune, Derrick Neptune, Kendrick Neptune and Aleka Neptune made their professions of faith in the early service and were baptized Sunday, September 15th. Parents are Rick and Denise Neptune.

To Gracie Jones who made her profession of faith in the late service and was baptized Sunday, September 15th. Parents are Cliff and Laura Jones.

To Jack Giberson who made his profession of faith in the late service and was baptized Sunday, September 15th. Parents are John and Angela Giberson.

To Sailor Mayberry who made her profession of faith in the late service and was baptized, Sunday September 15th. Parents are Terrance and Susan Mayberry.

Sympathy

To Diana Teague in the loss of her husband, Raymond Teague.

Congratulations

To those who were baptized this past Sunday afternoon:

Mikaylie Neptune

Derrick Neptune Kendrick Neptune

Aleka Neptune

Gracie Jones

Jack Giberson

Sailor Mayberry Brinley Bruner

Kateryna McCaslin (daughter of Jim and Tina McCaslin)

Reagan Norris (daughter of Tony and Rebecca Norris) Matt Bridges (son of Stanton and Rhonda Bridges)

Maryssa Mears (son of Jon and Mary Mears)

PLEASE PRAY FOR POWER FOR AN OFFERING TO BUILD "WMW HOUSE"

Total Given (so far): $40,916.92 WE NEED TO RAISE $48,000 IN ORDER TO BEGIN

CONSTRUCTION.

The Cardenas family is much loved. We've been connected to them for nearly 15 years. The mom is a hard-working single-mom who has legal status in the United States. The kids are outstanding, and are very active in our church ministry. The Housing Ministry and Alpha & Omega Class are raising funds to tear down the current unrepairable home which has leaks in many areas, and to build a simple house in its place. If God shakes loose funds--as you pray, you can give by marking your envelope: "WMW house" Please let these be miraculous funds that God gives in answer to prayer, or sacrificial funds, but don't diminish your support for

Hays Hills’ ministry budget offering.

Attention all Senior Adult Women:

You are cordially invited to our 2nd annual Senior Adult Women’s Brunch

on Saturday, September 28th at 9:30 am

Come hear about the women of our church and how God has placed you here at this point in

time to make a difference!

We will have a delicious brunch prepared just for you.

Please RSVP to Alicia Dover at (210) 831-4131 or by email to aedover@austin.rr.com

Hays Hills Baptist Church Christian Learning Center, which operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from

8:45 - 2:00, currently has openings in the following classrooms.

All ages are as of September 1:

Fishes: Ages 5 months to 13 months

Caterpillars: Ages 14 months to 21 months

Pandas and Monkeys: These are both Pre-K classrooms. Children need to be at least 4 years old to attend a Pre-K class.

These children typically attend Kindergarten the following school year.

We depend on "word of mouth" for our advertising from our past and current CLC family members and Hays Hills Baptist

church members. We appreciate any assistance you may give regarding helping to spread the word about these openings to

your friends and family members.

If you have any questions regarding enrollment at CLC, or if you would like to seek further information please call

Hays Hills will be feeding the Longhorn BSM, Wednesday September 25th Please contact Betty Delaney, emnothtz8@yahoo.com, to help provide food or serve.

From Pastor David

In the next few days I will be giving you a written version of “The State of the Church”. I know that sounds kind of like I think I’m a big shot and all, but I couldn’t think of a better title. Obviously only God knows the state of Hays Hills! But we are walking in blindness if we aren’t concerned with our condition and don’t ask Him to reveal our condition. Also, we can see from opportunities and challenges before us some aspects of our condition. Also in talking to members we get insights. So please watch for this in email-form and we will discuss it at our quarterly business meeting this Sunday evening at 6 PM. WILL YOU MAKE A COMMITMENT TO BE AT THE FAMILY GATHERING? Soon I will be asking Hays Hills folks if they would commit to being at the Hays Hills Family Gathering October 12-13. I’m acting in the role of a coach who asks the team to step up in commitment. Obviously we are human, things happen, things can’t be changed—so it’s not a guarantee that you will be at the gathering. It is rather your commitment to be there at all three major events, unless somehow prevented. I’m calling a huddle. Will you come? Deacon Nominations this Sunday. I will also be sending the list of Hays Hills men in the next email update so that you can pray over the names. You may also print it off and bring to church Sunday OR use the email to nominate men by replying to the email. Pastor David

512-295-3132 ext. 29 or you may email Mitzi Hudgins at mitzi@hayshills.com

Tonight, Wednesday, September 18

Regular Wednesday Evening Activities

5:15-6:30 PM All-Church Meal: Link Sausage, Mac & Cheese, Beans, Bread and Dessert ($3.50- Adults/Teens, $2.50- ages 3-13, $12 Family)

6:00-6:40 PM Kid’Z PraiZe, Kings KidZ, Prayer Gathering (Resource Center)

6:45-8:05 PM Celebration Choir rehearsal, MOPS, Men’s Bible Study, Women’s Bible Study, Rite of Passage, Explore God Discussion Group (Bldg. E)

6:45-7:30 PM Junior High Bible Study

7:00 PM Wednesday Night Live- Adult Bible Study/Discussion in upstairs in Bldg D.

7:30-8:00 PM Youth Worship

8:00-8:30 PM Senior High Bible Study

From Tim Greetings from the Worship

and Music Ministry!

The Celebration Choir has been preparing this musical since January of this year and the Praise Band has worked very hard on the instrumental accompaniment. We want you to invite your friends and family to come and join us for worship Sunday morning in either the 9:15 or the 10:45 service. It is good for us to be reminded of God’s Grace.

“For it is by GRACE you have been saved through faith…”

Join us as we sing about and hopefully have a new appreciation for God’s Amazing Grace at work in us and through us. Parents, please don’t forget that both of our Children’s Choirs are now back in session on Wednesday evenings at a new time – 6:15 to 6:40. The 2nd – 5th grade choir meets in the Aquarium of Building A and the K-1st grade choir meets in Building C. I hope you will bring your children to be involved in Children’s Choir and then move right in to Awanas which follows. Breakaway will resume on May 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center of Building D. This class is for all youth 6th grade and up who have an interest in music and the arts. A lot of our time this year will be spent creating and presenting multiple Black Light shows. The Symphonic Band will begin their fall rehearsals on Sunday afternoon September 29th at a new time of 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. so our band members will be able to attend A.C.T.S classes or youth activities that begin at 4:30. We would love to have all of our previous members as well as many new folks join us this year. This is a great ministry for those who enjoy playing. This group is for 2nd year band students and up.

If you are interested in private lessons for piano, please see our pianist, Deani Walkup.

She has openings on Sunday afternoon.

Serving Him Together,

Tim Snowden

From Ken

Administration

HI all. I have been spending much time with our Christian Learning Center over the past several weeks working to revise the financial accounting system and implementing new financial procedures. What an absolute joy it is to be around these special ladies who are so passionate about the children’s ministry at Hays Hills Baptist Church. So many children and their parents lives are positively affected for the Kingdom of God through this ministry. We are blessed to have them here. Pray for Mitzi Hudgins as she takes over the reins from Becky Mazurek beginning October 1 as Interim Director for CLC. Pray for Becky as she assumes a more involved intimate role in the care of her father and granddaughter. Pray for the CLC board as we seek God’s will in who will be the next Director in this vitally important ministry. Do you love to look at a lot of numbers? Does the sound of examining a budget for the year 2014 make you slightly nauseous? …….. I would never tell you what my dear old mother used to say to me “ Get over it!”, but please come to the business meeting this Sunday evening where the 2014 budget will be discussed. The really exciting part about every one of those numbers is they all represent ways that we can glorify God and reach out to others via missions and ministries. Come, share in the excitement as we look past the numbers and see the faces and lives on the other side of the numbers as we seek to glorify our God through all we do! In His service Ken Rector

From Jon Discipleship and Adult

Education

It’s Not Too Late

If you have not registered for one of our ACTS classes that are held on Sunday afternoons, it is not too

late to join us. Yes, you did miss the first session, but not to fear, the teachers will be more than glad to

help you catch-up.

Pastor David has mentioned many times that although it is the church’s responsibility to provide

opportunities for each and every Christian to grow in their relationship with Christ, it is your

responsibility to take advantage of these opportunities. Once again, here is a quick overview of the

classes that are being offered:

1. Crisis Care - Teaches you how to minister to someone in crisis. Equips you to know what to say

and what not to say. This class is a must for every teacher, deacon, and ministry leader. Building

E, Room E-2. There is a required $6 material charge for this class

2. Way of the Master - Evangelism Training. Teaches you how to lead someone to the place

where they realize they need a Savior. Use God’s word to share the gospel, not sell the gospel.

This class is a must for every Christian who desires to be obedient to God’s word and become His

witness. Buliding E, Room E-1. There is a required $15 material charge for this class

3. Divorce Care - If you are struggling will the hurts and fears of a divorce, there is hope. This

class is taught by a Christian who has experienced everything you are going through. This class is

a must for everyone who needs to recover from a divorce in their life. Building E, Room E-4.

There is a required $15 material charge for this class

4. Lord, Change my Attitude - Replace negative attitudes with God honoring positive attitudes.

How many times have you said to yourself “I need an attitude adjustment’. Attitudes are habits of

thinking formed over a long period of time. This class with help you identify the negative

attitudes in your life and teach you how to replace them with positive attitudes. Building E, Room

E-3. There is an optional $15 material charge for this class.

In addition to our Sunday afternoon classes we also offer the following opportunities to grow on

Wednesday evenings at 6:45PM.

Wednesday Night Live - This is a Bible Study/Discussion group of both men and women. They meet

upstairs in building D in room D-203. They are currently studying the Book of Revelation.

Women’s Bible Studies - There are 2 women’s Bible Studies that meet in Building E rooms E-2 and

E-3 Please contact Alicia Dover for more information. Her email is aedover@austin.rr.com

Explore God Discussion Group - This is for honest seekers and honest skeptics. It will be an open

question and answer session with time for free discussion. This session is led by Pastor David Sweet and

meets in building E room E-4

Men’s Bible Study - Tonight is the first session of a new study of the book of Psalms. Led by Stu

Hoylt, it will provide insight to the Psalms that both inform and challenge you. This class will meet in

Building E room E-1

Don’t forget to join us for our Wednesday evening dinner in Building D, fellowship hall. Billy Rose

and James and Becky Reynolds will start serving dinner at 5:15PM

See you there,

Jon

From Aaron Children’s Ministry

AWANA continues to have great attendance thanks to a great crew of volunteers. However, due to the size of our club growing we could use some additional help in a few areas: Kindergarten Handbook Leaders – listen to kindergartners recite Scripture from their handbooks and help them work through the material. We’ve been having approximately 20 kindergartners in attendance each week! Game Assistants – assist with game time for our clubbers. Our club has grown to the point we need to start running a second game floor and we need some additional help for to run two groups through games simultaneously. AWANA meets on Wednesdays throughout the school year from 6:45-8:10pm. I’d love to visit with you about any interest in assisting! A big thank you to the men who came out to help renovate Bldg. B to handle the sound of so many kids: Roy Fuller David Gill Bill Hergotz Tony Norris Gerald Shirey Ken Rector

From Sean Youth News

NEXT WEDNESDAY

September 25th

SEE YOU AT THE POLE Students, mark your calendars! Spread the word among your peers and across your campuses. This is a day of student led prayer for your school, community, state and country.

Will you be a leader? www.syatp.com

Youth Fall Retreat October 19th – October 20th

With a focus on fellowship, ministry, discipleship and evangelism; this Fall Retreat is a must on your youth’s

calendar. Joins us for a retreat that will take place over a 24-hr period (noon Saturday-noon Sunday) at

Highland Lakes Camp and Conference Center.

Beautiful You & Hays Hills Guys will meet this Sunday From 4:30-6:00 PM at HHBC.

Girls meet in Youth Room, Guys meet at basketball court.

LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP! DATE TIME EVENT

September 22 Morning 6:00 PM

“Grace: The Musical” Quarterly Business Meeting (childcare provided)

September 25 Noon 6:00 PM

Hays Hills Feeds Longhorn BSM BreakAway Begins

September 28 Morning Senior Adult Ladies Brunch (by Women’s Ministry)

September 29 Morning 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

Discipleship Sunday Concert of Prayer with Lord’s Supper Deacon’s Meeting

October 6 2:00 PM New Members Class

October 12 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 6:30 PM

Men’s Breakfast with Steve Washburn Women’s Brunch with Shellynne Wucher Gathering Service with Steve Washburn

October 13 Morning 6:30 PM

Two Services with Steve Washburn & Bible Life Classes Gathering Service with Steve Washburn

October 19 9:00 AM 9:00 AM

Men’s Ministry workday for single moms/widows Least of These Orphan Garage Sale 24 Hour Youth Retreat

October 24 Evening Central Texas Life Care Dinner

October 27 Morning 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

Orphan Sunday Concert of Prayer Deacon’s Meeting

October 31 Trunk or Treat Outreach to the community

November 3 5:30 PM Annual Youth Spaghetti Dinner and Auction Fundraiser

November 9 8:00 AM Men’s Breakfast

November 10 Morning 6:00 PM

Lord Supper Observed Quarterly Business Meeting

November 17 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

Concert of Prayer Deacon’s Meeting

November 24 5:30 PM Annual Thanksgiving Feast

December 6 Women’s Ministry Presents Taste of Christmas

December 13 6:00 PM Date Night

December 15 Morning Celebration Choir Annual Christmas Musical Presentation

January 17-19 Youth Disciple Now

Budget & Finance Report

Ministry Budget Giving: September (so far): $ 58,421.91

2013 (so far): $ 639,427.17 ($82,000.00 needed for general budget each month)

Designated Giving: September (so far): $ 10,946.26

2013 (so far): $ 269,321.47

Sermon Audio CD’s & DVD’s Available!

Sermon CD’s are available for $2.00, DVD’s for $3.00 – fill out the pink envelope and form and request either a CD or DVD, enclose your payment and leave for Kelton Reynolds. The forms are in the foyer.

Note: For CD make checks payable to Kelton Reynolds For DVD make check payable to Hays Hills Baptist Church

Resource Center at Hays Hills – be sure to check out our Resource Center in the east

hallway of Building D for free magazines, brochures, etc. ALSO, go by this area each Sunday that new folks join, to meet them. Thanks!

Flowers If you would like to place flowers in the worship center on a Sunday morning in honor or memory of someone or an anniversary, please contact Sarah in the church office at 512-295-3132 Ext. 21 Sandra Snowden oversees these arrangements, so contact her for any special requests.