Port Arthur Mission Trip

Port Arthur Family Mission Trip.
July 3rd is the last day to sign up if you are interested in being a part of this great project, July 17-20. If you can't go, the group really covets your prayers (prayer points will be coming out soon). And if you feel lead we would appreciate financial support. There will be opportunity to give at Sunday school. Thanks!

Guys' & Girls' Events

This Saturday, June 28th, is Girls' Day Out and Guys' Night Out. Girls will meet for BRUNCH at Hoovers in North Austin at 11AM. Guys will meet at Dart Bowl at 7PM. Email us with any questions: Homebuilders.hpbc@gmail.com

Belief in God, for a scientist

Let me review the goals of the discussion for the next few weeks-

1: That we may be better evangelist and that more people come to know Christ from a modern/skeptical city and world
2: That our faith in God and the scripture will grow
3: That our knowledge of scientific processes will increase

I intend to strengthen our ability to present belief in God as not only viable, but avoidable only by not wanting or being blind to see Him. Here is our general outline:

Week I; What does a 'creationist' believe? - we will read Genesis 1-2 in class together and discuss its literal meaning and implications.
Week II; What of "evolution" is "fact" - what will our kids learn in school. We will talk about facts of evolution that are very difficult to argue against - by difficult I mean that they are obviously true and you will discredit yourselves by not believing them (a lot of this you already believe) - and how creationism isn't hindered.
Week III: How best to explain your faith in light of science. We will focus on the WHY question, which obviously evolution cannot address. We must lead people to see that their heart yearns for a WHY - even if the world is 5 billion years old or something, and we have the answer to that!
Week IV: - open- to specific questions that arise if needed.

It will help our discussion if you respond with specific fears, ideas, beliefs, etc to this blog and I can help you more.

This coming sunday - and beyond

I have two ideas for continuation 'series" for the summer and I'd like some group input.

1: We could explore what I'd call "science and the bible" - starting with creation/evolution and I'd hope to bring a unique perspective having worked and studied in the biological and environmental science fields. This is an extremely relevant discussion as "creationism" is more and more looking like "wacko-ism" to the world and a huge stumbling block for people and even more so our children will grow up in a world that not only teachers evolution, but actively teaches against creationism.

2: Possibly well mingled with Casey's Bible 101, we could begin an exploration of some key recent Church figures. I have a list in mind that would include people like Westley, Toser, missionaries such as H. Taylor, but would take suggestions. This would lean heavily on some biographies I'm intending to read and a book of "classic devotionals" that highlights contributions of key figures in the past centuries.

Please could some people respond with their preferences.

Thanks
Caleb

Guys Night Out & Girls Day Out COMING SOON!

DON'T FORGET: This month's social event is GUYS NIGHT OUT and GIRLS DAY OUT! Both events are on SATURDAY, JUNE 28th. An evite will follow soon but we wanted to get the word out early that this event is coming up. Happy June/Summer!

Children's Museum

Yesterday 5 of the kids and moms were able to come to the playgroup. We went to the Children's Museum for toddler day. There were no kids over 3 so our little ones were able to run around like crazy. There was a story time, arts and crafts and singing. It was a great time. We weren't able to get pictures of all of the kids because they were very busy and in a million different directions. Here are a few pictures from our awesome day...