Updated October 8,2025
For by grace you are saved... not by works. Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace you are saved... not by works. Ephesians 2:8-9
"Beware of seeing yourself through other people’s eyes. There are several dangers to this practice. First of all, it is nearly impossible to discern what others actually thing of you. Moreover, their views of you are variable: subject to each viewer’s spiritual, emotional, and physical condition. The major problem with letting others define you is that it borders on idolatry. Your concern to please others dampens your desire to please Me, your Creator. It is much more real to see yourself through My eyes. My gaze upon you is steady and sure, untainted by sin. Through My eyes you can see yourself as one who is deeply, eternally loved. Rest in My loving gaze, and you will receive deep Peace. Respond to My loving Presence by worshiping Me in spirit and in truth.”
Hebrews 11:6; John 4:23-24
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
In Remembrance of Bob Jones
January 26, 1949 - September 30, 2025
Robert Lee Jones, known affectionately as Bob, passed away on September 30, 2025, in Austin, Texas, after a brave battle with prostate cancer. Born January 26, 1949, in Eagle Lake, Texas, Bob’s life was marked by a steadfast faith, a gift for music, and a deep love for his family.
Bob Jones came to Alta Woods in 1988 after receiving the Master of Church Music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas and served as Minister of Music for eleven years. During his ministry, two additional groups were formed, including the Senior Adult Choir and the Church Orchestra.
The Alta Woods family extends our deepest sympathy to his wife, Marilyn, daughter Christi Masters, and son Jeremy Jones. His funeral service will be live-streamed from the Canyon Church, Dripping Springs, Texas on Wednesday. October 8 at 11 am.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
BIBLE STUDY CLASSES - 10:00 AM
The Ladies Sunday School class is meeting in the Fellowship Hall.
Del Slone's Class is meeting in the old chapel.
The Men’s class is meeting downstairs in the (formerly)conference room near the church office.
WORSHIP - 11:00 AM
WEDNESDAY
PRAYER MEETING - 11:AM
(Wednesday morning prayer meeting, 11:00 am)
Blessed is the man who gives and remembers not and receives and forgets not.
August Mission Emphasis - Gateway Mission
September Mission Emphasis - State Missions Offering
Brother Steve's Upcoming Sermon Topic
Sermon Series- Leaving a Legacy
September 14 - Leaving a Legacy; Legacy Building
September 21 - Pastor Out ; Robin Nichols to Preach
September 28- Leaving a Legacy; Abraham; Genesis 222
October 5 - Pastor Out; Rex Yancy to Preach
October 12 - The Book of James; Life's Choices; Suffering Apart from God's Presence or a Part of God's Plan? James 1
October 19 - The Book of James; Life's Choices; Which Comes First; Faith or Works? James 2
October 26 - The Book of James; Life's Choices; Speech; Bad or Good? James 3
November 2 - The Book of James; Life's Choices; Conflict; Retaliate or Resolve? James 4
November 9 - The Book of James; Life's Choices; Distress; Retaliation or Rescue? James 5
November 16 - Robbery without a Weapon; Malachi 3
November 23 - A Focused Thanksgiving; Psalm 103
November 30 - The Christmas Miracle; A Moment in Time; Galatians 4:4
December 7 - The Christmas Miracle; A Message Through Time; Hebrews 1;1-2
December 14 - The Christmas Miracle; A Method that Brought Praise; Romans 11:33
December 21 - The Christmas Miracle; A Manger that Brought a Present; John 1:1-14
December 28 - The Starting Point; Colossians; 1
Church Business Meeting July 23, 2025.
Annual financial report was good, we spent less than we took in. It was
decided to look into the possibility of using some funds to repair/update
the fellowship hall. Estimates will be gathered and discussed at a later
date.
MAY - DECEMBER 2025 CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES FOR ALTA WOODS BAPTIST CHURCH
JULY - Mission Project: Children's Hospital
16 VBS Joint Worship
23 Business Meeting
30 Bible Study Lab
AUGUST - Mission Project: Gateway Mission
6 Lunch (Begin Study of Revelation)
9 L.A.W: 9:30
24 Pastor Out: Rex Yancy to Preach
SEPTEMBER - Mission Project: State Missions Offering
3 Lunch
21 Teacher Appreciation Sunday (Lunch)
27 Mug and Muffin (9:30-Noon)
29 Metro BA Meeting 6:30pm
OCTOBER - Mission Project: Samaritan's Purse
1 Lunch (Begin Doctrine of Prayer Study)
5 Pastor Out (Rex Yancy to Preach)
29 Business Meeting
28-29 MBCB State Convention
NOVEMBER- Mission Project- Seaman's Ministry
2 DST ends
5 Lunch
9 Veteran;s Sunday, Shoebox Ministry
26 No Wednesday Services
DECEMBER- International Missions
3 Lunch - Week of Prayer Emphasis
10 Carols of World Service
24 4pm Vespers - David Watts
29 Final Day of Office Open for year
31 No Wednesday Services
September 3: Revelation 5/Meal
September 10: State Mission Study
September 17: BIBLE GAME
September 24: Revelation 6-7
October 1: Revelation 8/Meal
October 8 : Pastor Out
October 15: Revelation 10-11
October 22: Revelation 12
October 29: Pastor at convention/business meeting
November 5: Revelation 13
November 12: Veterans Day Service
November 19: Revelation 14
November 26: No Services (Thanksgiving week)
December 3: Internationsl Missions Week of Prayer Service
December 10: Carol Sing
December 17: BIBLE GAME
December 24: No Services (Christmas Eve: Vespers Service)
December 31: No Services (New Year's Eve
January 7: Revelation 15/meal
January 14: Revelation 16
January 21: Revelation 17
January 28: Business Meeting
February 4: Revelation 18/Meal
February 11: Revelation 19
February 18: Revelation 20
February 25: Revelation 21:1-22:5
March 4: North American Missions Week of Prayer/Meal
March 11: Revelation 22:6-21
March 18: Begin Doctrine of Prayer Session 1
March 25: Doctrine of Prayer, Session 2
Our Mission emphasis for July 2025 was Mercy House in Georgetown. Billy and Peggy Roberts delivered a van full of supplies this past week,
As always, Alta Woods members were very generous in their giving and Mercy House was very appreciative.