http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/blogBlog Updatesen-us If any man would come after me, let him take up his cross daily and follow me. - Jesus When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die - Deitrich Bonhoeffer          To follow Jesus is to...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=109990Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:55:00 Z Scattered Church- I hope this email finds you experiencing the peace of Christ this summer. This past Sunday in our series on Heroes, I preached a heavy sermon on the Cost...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=109904Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:06:00 Z Parents, This post hit me right between the eyes.  It is a sober reminder that at all times our children are being discipled. The world is relentless in its discipleship, therefore we must enter the fight to deposit the gospel in our kiddos...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=109888Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:02:00 Z http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=109376Thu, 13 May 2010 17:42:00 Z We get really excited to give you an opportunity to have some songs to become familiar with and worship with through out the week. Below you will find a playlist that will give you access to download some of the music we...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=109256Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:31:00 Z http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=109055Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:23:00 Z Last Sunday, we had our annual baptism service at Deep Eddy Pool and it was a blast!! This is a Sunday that we look forward to every year. We call this service, " Going Public " because baptism is an opportunity for those who have been changed...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=109024Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:58:00 Z Baptism Service THIS Sunday March 28th 8:45 AM Deep Eddy Pool - MAP We will NOT be having a service at O. Henry Middle School this Sunday. Join us at Deep Eddy Pool at 8:45 AM...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=108972Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:40:00 Z Friends- Sunday's Valentine's Day sermon, The Secret to a Great Marriage , is now online: link .  No matter your season of life, I believe you will find it refreshing and convicting.   Husbands, what if you turned off the...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=108394Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:31:00 Z This past Sunday we took a look at a passage in Scripture from Ephesians 6: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise), "that it may go...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=108351Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:29:00 Z   There are two reasons Austin Bible should partner with Africa New Life Ministries, and “because they need us” is not one of them.  God’s hand is on this ministry and He is going to bless these efforts whether or not we partner. ...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=108229Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:23:00 Z Muraho friends! Oh, how I wish I could bottle the sights, smells, tastes and voices of Rwanda and send it your way through this blog post.  The people of Rwanda are truly beautiful.  How can I articulate in words the...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=108150Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:52:00 Z Ever awoken under the gentle fabric of a mesquito net designed to discourage Malaria?  Ever observed hard working women learning to sew to avoid poverty and destitution? Ever been to a two-room "home" with dirt floors where a widow and her...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=108141Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:13:00 Z Rwanda's nickname "Land of a Thousand Hills" is truly fitting. This is a beautiful country!  Andrew and I arrived in Kigali at 9 AM Thursday, January 14th, after 5 countries and 32 hours in the air.  Our bags arrived with us, which was...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=108125Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:40:00 Z Photos courtesy of Jessica Taylor http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=108120Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:43:00 Z   Vision Trip Yesterday, Zac Allen and Andrew Schulz left to join Natalie Green and Jessica Taylor in Rwanda. A heart for Africa has been growing in many Teammates at Austin Bible this past year, and we are excited that a Vision Trip...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=108092Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:39:00 Z I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called  - Ephesians 4:1 Live in light of who you are. No need for striving you are a child of the King....http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=108038Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:47:00 Z The Difference Between Hope and Desire How are we supposed to pray when cancer comes?  Do we pray specifically for healing?  What if that is not God's will?  Do we pray more generally that God would receive glory whatever the...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=107841Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:32:00 Z Last Sunday, instead of meeting at O. Henry to worship, we met throughout the city in our Villages to serve and worship in the community. Here are a few highlights: Our service day was awesome! The Brown's have a neighborhood family that...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=107733Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:26:00 Z Do NOT come to O. Henry Middle School THIS Sunday!! We are excited for Villages to be serving in the community this Sunday morning instead of a corporate gathering at O. Henry. If you are not in a Village and would like to participate, we...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=107616Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:26:00 Z Without the theological aspect, the emphasis on adoption too easily is seen as mere charity.  Without the Missional aspect, the doctrine of adoption too easily is seen as a mere metaphor. – Russell Moore p18 Adopted for Life  ...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=107434Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:30:00 Z Blog post given by Christy Hutchins Today we celebrated Austin Bible's 3 year anniversary. It was a great celebration that took place on the front lawn of the middle-school where we meet. It was great to hear how God has used the church in...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=107384Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:37:00 Z   Dust off the jello mold and deviled egg plate... We're Bringin' Back the Potluck on Sunday, October 25th! In two weeks, we will be celebrating our 3rd anniversary as a church with an outdoor service on the O. Henry lawn...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=107315Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:12:00 Z A few weeks ago we had a night of Prayer and Praise on the O. Henry lawn for the whole family. We worshiped together, let the children release balloons as they talking about things they were thankful for, and also prayed together for the needs in...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=107261Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:00:00 Z Ephesians I.D. THEFT: Recovering a Right View of God and Me Has Jesus grown small in your rearview mirror of life's pursuits? Do you feel like someone or something has robbed you of joy?  This week we will start our new series...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=107158Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:05:00 Z Engage Austin through mentoring at Oak Springs Elementary! One hour a week can change a kid's life forever. If you missed the video from the service, check it out below. Mentor training will be before the service THIS Sunday (Sept 27th) from...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=107110Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:49:00 Z  This week is our ROOTS Children's Ministry promotion Sunday! We are adding another classroom, ROOTS worship, and changing some of the age ranges of classes so make sure to check the signs when you get there! The new age groups are:...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=107017Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:25:00 Z Every church is called to the same thing: to make disciples of all peoples. The mission of Austin Bible is to call every person to the life change found in Jesus Christ.  But what power do we humans have to cause a person to say “Yes” to...http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=106956Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:47:00 Z We are excited to launch our new website! Come back often as we continue to update and add more important information for visitors and regular attenders. Thanks for stopping by! Austin Bible Team http://austinbible.sitewrench.com/default.aspx?p=39339&beid=106863Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:44:00 Z