Download the Bulletin Unnamed Women of the Faith: The Woman of Shunem In last Sunday’s sermon, we explored the story of the Woman from Shunem, whose unwavering faith and genuine hospitality remind us of the importance of being defined by our faith rather than our circumstances. She teaches us to offer support and compassion selflessly, to stay firm in our faith amidst life’s challenges, and to always find contentment in God’s presence. Let’s carry the spirit of the Shunammite woman with us this week, finding joy in how we fill our days and spreading God’s love through our actions. #SacredS ..read more

Women’s Leadership Sunday Sunday, August 11 10:00 a.m. All Hope women are invited to be a part of this impactful worship service.  Please contact Julie Boltz if you would like to join us!  julie.boltz@hopeaustin.org ..read more

 Hope will be helping the children of Anderson Mill Elementary with school supplies. Please bring the following to Hope by August 11.      Spiral notebooks      Number 2 pencils      Boxes of Crayola crayons     Round pointed scissors     Erasers    Rulers If you have questions call Mary Dulaney at 512 925-4123.     ..read more

Download the Bulletin Judges 13 (selected verses) 2 There was a certain man of Zorah, of the tribe of the Danites, whose name was Manoah. His wife was barren, having borne no children. 3And the angel of the Lord appeared to the woman and said to her, ‘Although you are barren, having borne no children, you shall conceive and bear a son. 4Now be careful not to drink wine or strong drink, or to eat anything unclean, 6Then the woman came and told her husband, ‘A man of God came to me, and his appearance was like that of an angel of God, most awe-inspiring; I ..read more

Download the Bulletin 1 Kings 17:8-24 Then the word of the Lord came to him, saying, ‘Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there; for I have commanded a widow there to feed you.’ So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of the town, a widow was there gathering sticks; he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a little water in a vessel, so that I may drink.’ As she was going to bring it, he called to her and said, ‘Bring me a morsel of bread in your hand.’ But she said, ‘As the Lord your God lives, I have nothing bake ..read more

Download the Bulletin Happiness and Joy Last Sunday, Pastor Josh delved into the differences between happiness and joy, highlighting how our culture’s relentless chase for happiness often leaves us unfulfilled. Instead, he urged us to embrace joy—an enduring state rooted in our faith and relationship with God. Using the story of Lazarus from the Gospel of John, he illustrated that joy persists even through sorrow and hardship, transforming our lives in beautiful ways. Joy, unlike fleeting happiness, is a deep-seated assurance in God’s presence and promises. Let’s carry this message forward ..read more

Download the Bulletin 1 John 2:12-14 I am writing to you, little children,    because your sins are forgiven on account of his name. I am writing to you, fathers,    because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young people,    because you have conquered the evil one. I write to you, children,    because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers,    because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young people,    because you are strong    ..read more

Download the Bulletin John 21:15-19 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’ A second time he said to him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Tend my sheep.’ He said to him the third time, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, ‘Do you love me?’ And he said to him, ‘Lord, you know everything ..read more

Download the Bulletin John 3:1-17 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. He came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.’ Jesus answered him, ‘Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.’ Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?’ Jesus answered, ‘Very truly, I tell you, no on ..read more

Download the Bulletin Luke 24:44-53 Then he said to them, ‘These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.’ Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, ‘Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And see ..read more