Get right with God. Get right with others.
We're kickin' off this fall with our theme, "G-Harmony.com". And we are praying for our singles community here in Austin as we seek to provide a family atmosphere. Welcome!
Large Groups
Austin Pulse - every Thursday night singles in their 30s and 40s gather in the cafe at HCBC-NW to connect with each other and discover what God has to say to us through his word.
Single Purpose - every Sunday morning you can expect some great food and fellowship as well as teaching. This 40-50 something group knows how to cook!
We are grateful these two gatherings are family-friendly, as childcare is available for both.
Small Groups
SiNK - every Sunday night a group of singles without kids gathers at our Sparrow's Nest for "family" dinner together and a time in God's word. We've been talking about our interactions with others in our personal and professional relationships.
Proactive Single Parenting - Sunday mornings provide an opportunity to get together and benefit from others who experience similar challenges as single parents. Childcare is also available during this time.
AXIS - this is a group of 40 somethings that meets on Sunday mornings. Childcare is available.
REALife groups - other adult and child-friendly small groups meet at various times throughout the week.
Wherever you are in life, there is a group just for you!
One-to-one
Real Dealin'. It's one of my most favorite pastimes, especially at my Watercube. We also provide one-on-one man-to-man and mam-to-mam opportunities for mentoring, discipleship and leadership development. From heart change to impact, we believe in the power of God to change lives. And there is nothing more exciting than to walk with someone through that process. Start with your heart and the sky's the limit to your impact for the kingdom! Let God work in your person and He will transform your profession.
Special Events and Activities
We look forward to all sorts of planned adult and child/family-friendly activities designed to reach out to our Austin singles community, like the BBQ Cookout in August and our Sunset Dinner Cruise on Lake Travis last July!
Retreats
It's only a couple of weeks away! We are looking forward to our fall retreat in the Texas Hill Country. Our team is busy planning for an awesome weekend.
Communications
Visit our singles website for information and access to online resources such as iShare and Facebook where you can connect with others and register for special events.
Leadership
We are excited watching our ministry and leadership teams develop via gifts-based ministry. Who will God raise up to own their ministry and join our team? How exciting to be a part of what God has, is and will continue to do through our singles community here in Austin and the surrounding central Texas area.
"Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying, 'If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations, but if you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name.' (Nehemiah 1:8-9 NIV)
Pastoral Care
Premarital and Biblical Guidance Counseling
Job Seekers
Divorce Care and Recovery
Celebrate Recovery for our hurts, habits and hang-ups
Financial Peace
Grief Share
Baptism, Membership & Child Dedication
Pastor Tim gave us two fabulous messages this summer. They really show us the difference between sharing our life with someone vs. building a life together. Watch them both! Whether you're single and dating or not, single again due to divorce or being widowed, separated or happily or struggling married, you shouldn't miss this! Here are the links:
We are encouraged to watch some of the fruits of our first three years here in Texas blossom as we transition to Austin singles family ministry. Our REALife groups have multiplied, including our young marrieds quickly turning into young families! Spanish ministries are taking off under their new pastor. The Steiner Ranch video venue launched last fall continues to grow. We've been excited to counsel those pursuing marriage and participate in their big day. Eric has also enjoyed providing biblical guidance, visitation and in some cases, ushering some people into heaven. This just scratches the surface of what God's been busy doing. There's lots happening and we are convinced God will continue to show up wherever we are and whatever we are doing! After all, THAT's our story.
Watch for our next quarterly blog entry!
2011 will be here before we know it.
Many Blessings,
Eric and Caren
