This week, we hear from Rose Crellin, and we explore the story of how Jesus transformed the waters of baptism. Matthew 3:11-17 www.thevineaustin.org

This week, we continues in our series called Thresholds by hearing from Rachelle! As a member of our community, Rachelle brings a timely message from Exodus about the journey of trust and deliverance we have with God. www.thevineaustin.org Exodus 14:10-18

Mark continues in our Thresholds series with a significant moment in 1 Kings 19. In this powerful threshold moment, Elijah meets with God in an unexpected presence - a gentle whisper. www.thevineaustin.org 1 Kings 19:9-13

The Vine continues in our summer series, Thresholds. This week, community member, Chris Morton, shares from three snapshots in the life of Peter. In each of these threshold moments, we find Jesus' unexpected grace at work. www.thevineaustin.org Matthew 16:13-19

Pastor Mark continues in this series, THRESHOLDS, by exploring an important passage in Exodus 3. Here we discover an unexpected threshold in Moses' life. It is marked by a burning bush, God's sacred name and a promise to return to the mountain. Exodus 3:1-12 www.thevineaustin.org

Ben continues our series Thresholds - The Courageous Act of Becoming. Our scripture is in 1 Peter 1:3-9

Fabs kicks off a new series called "Thresholds- The Courageous Act of Becoming." In this series - and in this season of change for our church - we will explore stories of thresholds throughout Scripture to discover how we can walk through transitions with courage, faith, and expectancy, so that we do not miss what God wants to do in the transition moments of our lives. Fabs explores Hebrews 2:11-18 and how Jesus' threshold of incarnation can help us through any threshold in our lives. Hebrews 2:11-18 www.thevineaustin.org

We conclude the series STORIES FROM THE MARGIN by considering God's passion, care and provision for the refugee. We also hear from Alliance about his own journey - personally and for the organization More Than Welcome. www.thevineaustin.org Zechariah 7:8-14

The Vine continues in our series STORIES FROM THE MARGIN with a beautiful passage in Acts 8. In this story, we discover how the Spirit of God moves to the margin so that an Ethiopian Eunuch can experience God's sacred nearness in spite of prescribed religious exclusion. Acts 8:26-39 REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. What about the sermon was encouraging, confusing, or challenging? 2. Read the story (Acts 8:26-39) in its entirety. What do you notice? 3. Was this man marginalized? If so, in what ways? 4. What do you see the Holy Spirit doing in this story? 5. In what ways does Philip give us a helpful example of how to share the Gospel? 6. The Book of Acts tells the story of how the movement of Jesus’ Kingdom was breaking out of norms, expectations, and religious boundaries. How do you see that in this story? 7. What did you take from the testimony shared on Sunday? 8. What is one way you can follow the example of Philip? What is one way you can follow the example of the eunuch? Spend time in prayer - for those who feel shut out of God’s church, presence, or community. Ask for the Spirit to send us to walk with, read with, and share the Good News of Jesus.

Happy 10 year birthday!!! On this special day, Mark reflections on the creation of The Vine, how God chose to create, and perhaps what God might say over The Vine today. www.thevineaustin.org Reflection Questions: 1. What is the thing you love most about The Vine? 2. Share a memory that you have of this church that encapsulates what is unique about our community. 3. What is a hope you have about The Vine’s next chapter? What do you dream for The Vine’s future? 4. How do you feel about the move to Faith Presbyterian Church? What emotions come up? What considerations emerge? Spend time in prayer. Begin with a time of gratitude for what has been. Then, pray for our church and this next chapter we are walking through with one another.