WHPC Weekly Update               September 2, 2016

 
This Sunday, September 4
 
When Jesus Shows Up (Worship Together)
Psalm 100; John 2:1-11  

Mark Ramsey    
 
8:15
Traditional Worship in the Chapel
9:30
Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary
10:30
Coffee and Fellowship in the Parlor
11:00
Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

Family News

Elijah McHenry Biller was born August 30.  Parents Nick and Courtney Biller.

Fall Library Hours
Sunday:  9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Monday - Friday:  1 - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday (during Family Night activities):  6 - 8 p.m.

 
Children's (K-5th) Sunday Morning Schedule
September 4
      Sunday School at 9:30 and 11
September 11 - All Church Pancake Breakfast (gym/dining hall)
8:30 - Breakfast begins serving*
9:00 - Bible Study/Table Talk
10:30 - Worship* (gym)
  *Childcare for Infants - PreK starting at 8:50.  Programming for K-5th at 10:30 in Bethlehem.
September 18 - New Schedule Begins 
9:15 - Sunday School 
10:30 - Worship 
Parents, it's that time of year again...
The new school year means it's time to update your student's medical release form!  One form for all the kiddos in your house and you'll be set for the whole year.  Click here to complete your 2016-2017 form.

Fall Stuff
Jam and Signulls kicked off this week and it was awesome!  Make plans to come next Wednesday - Jam at 6.  Sigs at 7:45.  And mark your calendars for more Fall stuff...
  • 5th Quarter this Friday after the WHS football game at Austin's Pizza
  • September 11: MS & HS Small Groups Kick-off
  • September 18: MS & HS Sunday School moves from 11 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
  • October 15-16: MS Breakaway Fall Retreat

Life Groups
A powerful way to be connected to the Church and grow in faith.

It's not too late to join a Life Group for the Fall!

Sunday evening (6:30 - 8)
Wednesday evening (6 - 7:30)
Thursday evening (6:30 - 8)

Sign up here for the night that works best for you and your family, and a Life Group leader will get in touch with you.

Remember that on Wednesday nights, while Life Groups are meeting, we have children's activities and JAM (middle school).  For those of you with children at home, this can be a great break in the middle of the week.

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Stacy Ikard.
Tuesday Morning Men's Group
Starting Tuesday, September 5, join us at 7 a.m. for Soul Keeping by John Ortberg.

Chicas y Queso
Ladies, join us at Maudie's Hill Country Thursday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m., for an evening of fun and fellowship!

September Women's Book Clubs
Evening Book Club - September 8, 6:30 p.m.
The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Contact Dian Hansen for location 512-922-4783

Daytime Book Club - September 15, 11 a.m., WHPC Parlor
My Name is Thank-You: A Novel by Kaizen Love

Fall Women's Bible Studies Kick-off the Week of September 11
  • Women of the Word, Mondays, 9:15-11:30 a.m.,Parlor/Chapel
    • The Truth About Jesus - A Study of Luke's Gospel, taught by Pastor Stacy Ikard.  Sign up here.
  • Monday Afternoon Bible Study, 12:30-2 p.m., room 200
    • The Wisdom of God:  Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and the Wisdom Books by
      Nancy Guthrie
  • Tuesday Night Bible Study, 6-8 p.m., room 200
    • Entrusted:  A Study of 2Timothy by Beth Moore.  Sign up here.
  • Westbank Women, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Parlor
    • Malachi, a Love that Never Lets Go by Lisa Harper
  • Early Birdz, Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m., room 202
    • The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer
Sunday Morning Bible Studies, Beginning September 18, 9:15 a.m.
  • The Third Well (Room 200)
    Divine Guidance for Good Living led by Jewish Scholar, Sandy Kress
     
  • The Journey (Room 201)
    A study for anyone interested in growing together in faith.
     
  • Contemplative Christianity (Conference Room)
    Come learn how the Biblical principles of the Twelve Step Program can be used to help release us from our varied dependencies and move us along in our spiritual journey.
     
  • Chapel Study (Chapel)
    A lively exploration of the importance of forgiveness in scripture and in our lives.
    Led by Pastors Mark Ramsey and Stacy Ikard.
Stephen Ministry Fall Speaker Series
Invite a friend and join us this Fall.  6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Room 200
  • September 19:  Living with a Chronic Medical Issue, Dr. Leah McDill
  • October 17:  Praying in Tough Times, Vicki Gabriel
  • November 21: Rediscovering Love, Respect & Commitment in Marriage, Pastor Stacy Ikard
New Thursday Morning Bible Study for Adults
September 29 - December 15, 11 - 11:45 a.m. in Room 200
Ramble Through Matthew with Mark
Led by Pastors Mark Ramsey and Stacy Ikard and other staff. 

Austin Pilgrimage 42
Feeling kind of stuck in life?  Not sure if God hears your prayers?  Want to learn how to deepen your faith?  Austin Pilgrimage is a retreat where you will be  inspired, challenged and equipped to live the Christian life.  Join us in the Hill Country September 15 - 18.  Check it out here or contact Kent Redding.
Help Welcome New Neighbors at Community First! Village
In June, the first residents of Community First! Village began moving into their new homes!  Two to three new residents will arrive each week until the Village reaches capacity.  We have a special opportunity to help provide the home essentials for these new residents by donating housewarming gift baskets/bundles to help stock their new homes with perishable foods, non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, entertainment, kitchen basics, electronics or outdoor essentials.

This would be a great project for a group or ministry team.  Go to the Mobile Loaves and Fishes volunteer calendar.  Click on a date, sign up for a basket/bundle and bring joy to our new neighbors at Community First! Village.

Austin Samaritans - 9th Annual Golf Scramble
September 26 at Forest Creek.  Sign up here.
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