THE POINT Monthly Newsletter of Hikes Point Christian Church

April 2016

Without question, something very important took place in history after the resurrection of

Jesus Christ. It is seen that for forty days, Jesus not only assembled with his disciples, but also shared his life with many others in effort to show FINAL PROOF that God's plan for

redemption was not only perfect, but available to all mankind.

*Join us the next two weekends at 9:30 & 11:00 a.m., as we trace the steps of Jesus Christ after the resurrection!

Sunday, April 3: The Ascension

Sunday, April 10: The Movement Begins

April Calendar

4/6 Men’s Power Lunch

11:30 a.m. Skyline Chili, Dutchman’s Lane

4/21 Mission Outreach “Come To The Table”

6:30 p.m. / FREE DINNER! HPCC Gym

4/23 Women’s Spring Brunch

“Let’s Celebrate!” 10:00 a.m.

Sanctuary & Gym

4/24 “Starting Point” Class

12:15 p.m. / FREE LUNCH! Room 204/205

A WORD FROM JEFF...

A WORD FROM MARK… At HPCC it is our hope that you get plugged into a Bible study with a group of believers on a regular basis. There are several Bible studies offered at HPCC each week. On Sunday mornings there are two studies offered in the 9:30 a.m. hour and at the 11:00 a.m. hour as well. There are also men’s and women’s Bible studies that happen various times throughout the week. I encourage you to take some time to get involved in a weekly study, if that is not something you have already done. On Wednesday, April 27, at 5:30 (dinner) & 6:25 p.m. (worship) we are going to have a special Wednesday Night Gathering & Pot Luck Dinner. This special night will include a potluck meal, worship, and a message from guest speaker, Ben Merold. Ben has been one of the most beloved leaders in the Christian churches and Churches of Christ over the past half-century. He began preaching in 1948, has led churches in four states, and has preached the gospel in 47 states and seven foreign countries. He received his education at Johnson Bible College, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Lincoln (Illinois) Christian College. He retired from Harvester Christian Church in St. Louis in 2008. We are excited to have him here at HPCC for this special night!

“STARTING POINT” CLASS & LUNCHEON “Starting Point” Class & Luncheon will take place on Sunday, April 24 from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Our “Starting Point” Class can tell you about our history, core beliefs, and ways to get plugged into the life of the church. You will also meet members of our church leadership team and our church staff and their families. Make sure to go to our church website or to the welcome center beginning Sunday, April 3, to sign up for this special class and luncheon.

Have a great week! See you Sunday!

INFORMATION 2601 Hikes Lane, Louisville, KY 40218 / (502) 473-0403 / www.hikespointchristian.com

Bible Classes: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. (For all ages)

Morning Worship Services: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Church Office Hours: Monday—Friday: 8 till 4

Jeff Wallace, Lead Pastor (jeff@hikespointchristian.com)

Mark Hancher, Spiritual Formations Pastor (mark@hikespointchristian.com)

Josh Fisher, Worship Pastor (josh@hikespointchristian.com)

Bobby Thompson, Pastor of Student Ministries (bobby@hikespointchristian.com)

Candy Decker & Judy Meneely, Co-Interim Children’s Ministry Directors

Janice Coleman, Support Staff, (janice@hikespointchristian.com)

Amy Jefferson, Support Staff, (amy@hikespointchristian.com)

Over the last three months we have been excited to welcome 57 new members into the church family at HPCC, with 17 of those being baptized and receiving Jesus Christ as their personal Lord & Savior. We are certainly thankful for all that God is doing and how he continues to do “immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine.” (Ephesians 3:20) Someone once said, “Your most important work is always ahead of you, never behind you.” And we believe at Hikes Point that our greatest work is still ahead of us as we REACH OUT to others, DRAW CLOSER to His Word, GROW in our faith, and IMPACT the world with the knowledge of His love until the day He returns! Be encouraged to join us this month on Sunday Mornings for worship at 9:30 or 11:00 a.m., and also other opportunities that will enable you to connect with others in the church family and beyond our church walls!

HPCC PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

A BIG THANKS goes out to all of our volunteers who helped with the new Church Pictorial Directory & App! Also, a special thanks goes out to our HPCC Church Photographer, Eric Panknin, for all of his time and effort over the last three months. Just a reminder, if you are a member and have not picked up your copy yet, please be sure to stop by the church office this week!

WORSHIP NEWS This just in: Worship at HPCC has been off the charts lately! It is such a privilege to lead the congregation each week. What God is doing in our church right now is something special. I firmly believe one of the reasons for this blessing is the gratitude that is in the hearts of our people: Gratitude for God’s love, gratitude for unity, and gratitude for new beginnings. Colossians 1:3-6 “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people— the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the true message of the gospel that has come to you. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s grace.”

Worship Team Member of the Month: I’m super thankful for altos! That may sound funny, but those who can put harmony into the mix have a special gift. This month I’d like to give a shout out to Dawn Guy. As wife and mother of three awesome kids, Dawn brings a humble, sweet spirit each time she helps lead worship. And she leads by example as evident in the fact that all three of her kids are involved in the worship ministry as well. Thank you Dawn for bringing such a great spirit to our

worship team. We appreciate you! See you at worship this week ~ Josh

HPCC STATISTICS

March Offering Attendance 6 $15,882.35 609 13 $14,006.89 540 20 $12,989.97 615 27 $15,297.37 863

WOMEN’S MINISTRY NEWS…

“Let’s Celebrate!” Saturday, April 23

10:00 a.m.

Guest Speaker: Lynn Reece Lynn Reece Ministries “In Times Like These”

Lunch served in the gym.

God has given Lynn a passion for helping women grow spiritually. She spends her time leading Bible studies

for women, and mentoring women.

* Tickets are $10.00 per person for ages 11 years and up. * Tickets will be on sale at the main Welcome Desk on

April 3, 10 & 17. You can also sign up online at hikespointchristian.com, and then pay at the door the

day of the event.

* Childcare will be provided for children ages birth through 10 years of age during this event!

If you have any questions about this event, please see or contact Amy Jefferson at 473-0403. Thanks!

Those Who Have Joined The HPCC Family… Joseph Ware

Grayson Wilburn James Robertson Sandra Robertson

Daniel Nally Marsha Jackson

Glenn Lucas Martha Lucas

Lois “Polly” Reed Christina Briscoe

Robert Vaughn

STUDENT MINISTRY

Greetings from the Children’s Ministry Staff and Teachers! It is an honor to serve with you in

ministry to your children!

Re-enrollment for 2016 is currently taking place in the Children’s Ministry area. Please fill out a new information form which is available on the hallway

table in the Children’s Ministry area downstairs.

Serving Jesus is what our children are all about! The children are being “assigned” jobs to do during KIDZ Worship. They fulfill their assigned tasks eagerly and joyfully! The scripture “A little child will lead them” (Isaiah 11:16) is certainly an

appropriate description of HPCC kids!

April 3, the Children in Grades 1 through 5 will bring home a bank with instructions on what to do each day. Money collected will help our medical mission team on their trip to the Dominican Republic this

summer.

* Vacation Bible School registration has begun online. VBS is June 5-9, from 6:30 till 9:00 p.m., for children ages 4 years through 5th grade. Volunteers may sign up online too. All volunteers must submit a Confidential Volunteer Application

Form.

* White Mills Christian Camp registration booklets are available in the hallway of the Children’s

Ministry area.

For HIS Kids…Candy & Judy

It’s hard to believe that we’re already to Spring Break! This Spring brings with it some great opportunities to get involved with the Hikes Point Student Ministry. We’d love to have you join us all this month on Sunday mornings during the second service as we journey from Genesis to Revelation, discovering the common thread of Jesus Christ throughout. We’d also like to invite you to come worship with the Hikes Point Student Ministry on Wednesday nights as we dig into God’s Word and learn how to apply it to our lives. Wednesday Night Merge is from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:00 pm.

I’d like to give a special shout-out to this month’s Student Ministry Volunteer of the Month: Amy Jefferson! Amy has such a tremendous heart for serving in the church and is an amazing teacher in our Student Ministry. She has the most infectious smile, and a knack for making the Bible come alive to our students.

To God be the Glory, Bobby! Our Meeting Times:

What: Lift Bible Groups When: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sunday Mornings Where: Student Ministry Area Who: Middle School & High School Groups Current Series: “The Thread” – Discovering the Thread of the Gospel through the big-picture story of the Bible. What: Wednesday Night Merge When: 6:30 – 7:30 Wednesday Nights (doors open at 6:00) Where: Student Ministry Area Who: All Students 6th-12th Grade Current Series: “Purpose – What on earth am I here for?” Upcoming Student Ministry Events:

April 1: God’s Not Dead 2 Outing (Stonybrook) 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm April 3: WinterJAM Christian Concert @ Freedom Hall-Sign-up in the Student Ministry Area April 4 – 8: Service Project @ Seneca High School & Goldsmith Elementary-TBA April 27: Church-wide Wednesday Night Gathering! For additional information on upcoming events, please contact me at 473-0403 or bobby@hikespointchristian.com. Thanks!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

BABY DEDICATION Sunday, May 8

At the beginning of both services. Please sign up at the main Welcome

Desk by Sunday, May 1. Thanks!

UPCOMING EVENTS BABY DEDICATION DAY

Sunday, May 8 At the beginning of

the 11:00 a.m. service.

If you plan for you and your child (age 1 year and under) to participate

in this day, please sign up at the main Welcome Desk or online beginning Sunday, April 3. Questions, please

contact the church office at 473-0403.

BOB RUSSELL Speaking at HPCC!

Sunday, May 22 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Bob Russell will be our Guest Speaker during both morning

worship services.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 5—9

6:30 till 9:00 p.m. nightly Ages 4 years through 5th Grade

Come and join us for another action packed week of Bible Adventures,

Songs and Games!

You can pre-register your child online at hikespointchristian.com!