VBS has come and gone, but we are still celebrating what God did last week! As you have likely heard, we saw 511 children and volunteers join us for an exciting week of Vacation Bible School. But most importantly, we are celebrating the 85 children who came forward during the invitation, and especially the 62Continue reading “Serve One Another Through Love”
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The Best Long-Term Investment
VBS is finally here! We are having an amazing week at Austin Baptist Church, as we have welcomed nearly 500 children and leaders for our annual Vacation Bible School. I’m so thankful for our church’s steadfast commitment to VBS, because I believe this week has the power to transform a young child’s life, and theContinue reading “The Best Long-Term Investment”
Why Children’s Ministry Matters
VBS is finally here at Austin Baptist Church! We are just days away from the official kick-off, and our ABC Kids team is doing a great job getting things ready for the hundreds of children who will walk through our doors. Decorations are going up, leaders are being trained, and rooms are getting set forContinue reading “Why Children’s Ministry Matters”
Difference Makers
I hope you enjoyed our special 4th of July weekend at ABC! I’m still thanking God for an amazing weekend of worship as we celebrated our nation’s freedom, and most importantly, our spiritual freedom in Jesus Christ. I’m thankful for Derek Tackett, our facilities team, and all of our volunteers who worked hard to makeContinue reading “Difference Makers”
Celebrate Freedom This Sunday
I hope you’re planning to wear red, white, and blue this Sunday and join us for a special day of worship and fellowship at Austin Baptist Church. We will be celebrating the great freedom that God has given our nation to worship Him openly and without fear of persecution. This is a freedom we mustContinue reading “Celebrate Freedom This Sunday”
SBC Annual Meeting Debrief
It was great to be back with you last Sunday after spending a week in southern California. As you know, I was in Anaheim for the SBC Convention and for a few days of family vacation following our meetings. Many in our church, and around our entire nation, had their eyes focused on Anaheim lastContinue reading “SBC Annual Meeting Debrief”
The Church and Pride Month
The month of June was recently declared “LGBTQ+ Pride Month” by President Joe Biden. His official proclamation is a continuation of the precedent established by two of his predecessors, President Clinton and President Obama. Even if you did not read Joe Biden’s official proclamation, you most likely have seen some of its effects. Pride flagsContinue reading “The Church and Pride Month”
Summer Is Here
School is out, temperatures are rising, and our ABC Kids are gone to camp this week. It is safe to say that summer has officially arrived. We have big plans this summer at ABC, and this Sunday you will receive a hard copy of our summer calendar to share all the details. You will findContinue reading “Summer Is Here”
My thoughts on the SBC report
Last Sunday was an amazing day in the life of our church. Our worship services were dynamic and filled with wonderful music, a special recognition of our graduating seniors, and a powerful video testimony from one of our own members. I’d like to thank Nathan Wood and our student ministry team for helping make theContinue reading “My thoughts on the SBC report”
Taste and See
Last week, I was scrolling through my social media feed and saw a familiar sight. A parent had posted a video of their baby’s first bite of cake. As is customary for many households, this little birthday boy was put in a highchair and presented a small cake made just for him. Friends and familyContinue reading “Taste and See”
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