Community Impact
The Community Impact Ministry equips and sends the people of Hill Country Bible Church to bless our community and saturate Greater Austin with the love of Jesus. As individuals grow in their walk with God, we develop and empower them to help lead our movement of changed lives that impacts Greater Austin for Christ.
Make an Impact
Tree of Lights - December 1st - 15th
Tree of Lights is our annual giving engagement during the Christmas season. It's an opportunity to bless families in our community while celebrating the love of our generous God through the gift of His only Son. There are many ways to serve with your family, friends, small group or ministry.
Select a gift on from the CHILDREN'S WISH LIST or grab a tag from one of the lobby trees. There are also many ways to help serve our community through Tree of LIghts. Check out some of those opportunites in the links below:
- Sort Blue Santa Boxes | Dec 8th
- Wrap or Shop | Dec 8th - 10th
- Deliver gifts to local families | Dec 15th - 20th
- Bake Desserts for Arrow Party | Dec 14th
- Help with Arts and Crafts at the Arrow Party | Dec 14th
Thanks so much for your generosity in loving these families during this Christmas season. Check out our Tree of Lights page for more information.
Thank you for your generosity and willingness to make this Christmas special for our community. Together, we can share the joy of Christmas and make a lasting impact in the lives of many families. There are many opportunities to volunteer or check out their Amazon List to help with the toy drive. The Christmas Store will be serving clients on December 14th, so early donations would be appreciated by December 8th.
Ongoing Serving Opportunities
- Care Collection Drive for Faith Home Restoration. Organize a care collection for monthly items that are needed for each house.
- Become a client advocate or intercessor at a local PRC (Pregnancy Resource Center). Training is available to learn how to walk along side and care for clients. Email Agape Women's Clinic here.
- Teach English, trade skill, or serve a meal to students at River City Hope Street. Everyone deserves the opportunity to have a structured, faith based, meaningful educational experience.
- Support a new Foster/Adopt family to help them as they welcome a new child into their home.
- Volunteer to help someone in the community with home clean-up or minor repairs. Partners in Hope have some upcoming workdays. All ages and skill levels are appreciated.
Not sure where to serve?
If you are still determining your next step in where you can serve, check out our Partnerships in the four strategic areas of outreach in our community: Education, Poverty, Civic Engagement or LIfeWork. Contact us at Community Impact and we will be happy to help you!
Discover Hill Country is a perfect place to start. The classes we hold each month will help you learn more about the unique gifts and abilities God has placed in you. You will also find current opportunities to begin making a difference in the world around you.