What’s On the Horizon
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2013
April 2013
After the Resurrection Do you Believe?
B.W. Hines Senior Pastor Thomas wasn’t the only one who had doubt, other disciples did too! Do you?
DO
YOU
BELIEVE?
By: Minister Leroy Hargrove Jr.
In Christendom, one of the most important occurrences, if not the most important one, is the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our whole belief system relies upon the one fact that HE ROSE. If Jesus did not rise from the dead, then everything we believe as Christians can be considered a lie. But for some the resurrection is still a source for doubt. Most people can recall the story of one of the disciples we now call “doubting Thomas”. Thomas was the one who said that if he couldn’t see the holes in his hands and put his hand in Jesus’ side, he would not believe. Could that be you? I’ve heard many people say that if they were around during the time of the great miracles to see the Red
Sea open up then they would believe. Well, there were people there and they still continued to doubt the power of God. So, a legitimate question to that person would be...what makes you any different? Ya know, although we learn about doubting Thomas, the bible says that there were other disciples who also did not believe. (Matt. 28:17— And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted). Other disciples were there and saw him, but they still had doubt. Now if these guys, who walked with Jesus and were eye-witnesses on the scene had doubt, there are bound to be some today who call themselves Christians who also have doubt. What I love about Jesus is that he did not condemn Thomas or the others who had doubt, but
simply told Thomas to touch him and believe. I find it interesting that he allowed Thomas to touch him but did not allow Mary. If you are one who requires direct proof that Jesus is who he says he is, that he is God and has risen from the dead...Jesus will not condemn you. He will allow you to TOUCH him and the Holy Spirit will give you the faith to believe.
Discipline: Your children will challenge you
TAG :
Transforming A Generation
By James C. Dobson, Ph.D. From Dr. Dobson’s Family Talk
Have you noticed that children will occasionally disobey their parents for the express purpose of testing just how much they can get away with? This game, called challenge-the-chief, can be played with surprising skill, even by very young children. One father told me recently of taking his three-year-old daughter to a basketball game. Naturally, this kid was interested in everything in the gymnasium except the game, so the father permitted her to roam free. But first he walked her down to the stripe painted
on the gym floor, and he told her not to go past that line. No sooner had he returned to his seat than she went scurrying down to that forbidden territory and stopped at the border. Then she flashed a grin at her father and deliberately put one foot over the line. It was as if she were saying: “Whatcha gonna do about it?” Virtually every parent the world over has been asked that same question at one time or another. How it is answered is vitally important to the parent-child relationship. When a mom or dad ignores this kind of challenge, something changes in the mind of the child. For a particularly strong-willed boy or girl, that early test of parental leadership can grow into a full-blown case of rebellion during the troubled days of adolescence. The ultimate paradox of childhood is that boys and girls want to be led by their parents, but they insist that their mothers and fathers earn
The T.A.G teen ministry meets every Wednesday evening at 7:05 PM. We have a lot of fun exploring the Word of God and hanging out with our friends. You are invited to come and help Transform A Generation!
Teen & Young Adult Conference 2013 The TAG Teen Ministry (Transforming A Generation) is proud to be hosting its first conference. TAG is comprise of some awesome Christian teens who are on fire for God. Everyone is invited to come….and bring a friend. Please RSVP at http://www.hwcaustin.com/tag.html. For more information contact: Kaneisha Cobbs at (512) 961-2186
Pfina’s Destiny By: A HWC Ghost Writer
This writer will submit sections of this story in the upcoming newsletters. Please stat tuned to follow this story.
Introduction " This is a story about a young Ruabry girl trying to make sense of her life. Her mom, Loee and dad, Mim Romlie, expect so much from her. Pfina had hard questions for them, why was she born into a great & noble family? Why did she have a great responsibility set before her? She wants to find answers to her painful questions but neither she or anyone can help, for she has to find them out on her own. "
M IRACLES OF G OD
Our youth ministry is a ministry for young children ages 1-11 years old. It’s a ministry where the children have a voice in what we do. At the beginning of this year, the children came up with a list of activities and field trips they wanted to do. We kicked off the year celebrating birthdays on the first Wednesday of every month: Month of February Happy Birthday to Caleb Brown who turned eight years old on February 4th Month of March Happy Birthday to Israel Williams who turned nine years old on March 3 rd Month of April No Birthday Celebrations Activities: On Thursday, February 14th we had a Valentine’s Day Pizza Party. We played games, issued prizes and ate pizza! On Sunday, March 31st the children performed in the Easter play. Children Church Sunday Curriculum for 2013 is: “Miracles of God” As we study the many miracles Our Lord and Savior performed, our prayer is for the children to be excited about learning and applying the Word of God in their everyday lives. Our prayer and purpose for this curriculum is to build up the children confidence in God. We want the children to know we serve an Awesome God and nothing is too difficult for Him.
In His Service, Sister Jeanette Curtis Children Church Director
Apostolic Ordination Pastor B.W. Hines Senior Pastor Horizon Worship Center, Inc.
In 1985, B.W. Hines was led by God to join HIM in the work of spreading the gospel. For 28 years, Pastor Hines has been the Senior Pastor of Horizon Worship Center. During that time, he has not only shepherded the flock given to him by God, he has also been a source of leadership, guidance, support and inspiration for other Pastors in the city of Austin, the United States and other countries. It is therefore, with great honor that we are privileged to announce the appointment of Pastor B.W. Hines to the gift of Apostle. Apostolic Ordination Service Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - Apostolic Teaching Thursday, May 2, 2013 - Apostolic Teaching Friday, May 3, 2013 - Apostolic Ordination Service Horizon Worship Center 1006 E. Yager Lane, Ste., 115-A Austin, Texas 78753 (512) 391- 0560
The Apostle’s Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Our Vision That people from all ethnic groups and diverse backgrounds, come together in one place to form a grater union. This unity operating in love and mutual respect reflects the unconditional love of God. Our Purpose We are a ministry of transformation, called by God to make a radical change in people’s lives. Our Mission To lead people from all walks of life, into a growing and transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. We accomplish our mission by creating environments, in which people can come and grow in their intimacy with Jesus Christ, build relationships and reach out to others. If you have anything that you would like submitted to the HWC Newsletter, please see Minister Leroy Hargrove, or email at: newsletter@hwcaustin.com
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Senior Pastor B.W. Hines Horizon Worship Center 1006 E. Yager Lane, Ste., 115-A Austin, Texas 78753 (512) 391-0560 Email: info@hwcaustin.com Web: www.hwcaustin.com