Saturday, October 17, 2026

Foundations Class Weekly October 17 2026

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We GATHER in fellowship · We GIVE in service and generosity · We GROW in God’s Word · We SHARE the Good News of Jesus.
This Sunday  |  October 18, 2026
Faith in the Impossible
Sarah  |  Hebrews 11:11–12  |  Taught by Carol Pierce
Faith in the Impossible – Sarah

By faith, Sarah — barren and long past the age of childbearing — received power to conceive. She did not lean on her circumstances; she leaned on the character of the One who promised. Her faith had a single anchor: she considered him faithful who had promised.

This Sunday, Carol Pierce continues our Faith Beyond Sight series with the faith of Sarah. When every earthly reason said impossible, Sarah’s faith said otherwise — and from one man, Abraham, “as good as dead,” came descendants as numerous as the stars of heaven and as countless as the sand on the seashore.

Carol Pierce teaching in the Foundations Class
Carol Pierce teaching in the Foundations Class
“By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised.”
HEBREWS 11:11

Come ready to consider: what impossible thing is God asking you to trust him for — and will you judge him faithful?


Join us this Sunday
October 18, 10:45 AM, Choir Rehearsal Room. Come a few minutes early and bring your Bible.
Last Sunday  |  October 11, 2026
The Call and the Pilgrimage
Abraham  |  Hebrews 11:8–10  |  Taught by Bill Wright

Last Sunday Bill Wright opened Abraham’s portrait in our Faith Beyond Sight series with a plain question: what does faith actually do? From Hebrews 11:8–10, he drew five lessons.

1. Faith leaves the comfort zone. Abraham lived in Ur — at the Tigris-Euphrates crossroads, the “cradle of civilization,” wealthy, able to avail himself of anything. God calling him out was like being told to leave Paris for Laredo. Bill kept bringing it home: how would you pitch that to your wife? Abraham was a real man with a family, fears, and roots — not a stained-glass figure.

2. Faith knows no age limits. “God does not have a retirement plan.” Abraham was 75 when God called him. Caleb was 85 when he said, “Give me the mountains” — the Anakim, the giants — “Bring on the big guys.” Colonel Sanders, Sam Walton, Toni Morrison, Grandma Moses: all late bloomers. At this season of life, we may be more valuable than ever — most experienced, most available, most able. All of life before may be preparation for what God wants now.

3. Faith obeys when it can’t figure it out. Abraham didn’t know where he was going, how long it would take, or what he would find. Gideon — a frightened farmer threshing wheat in a wine press at night — was called “mighty warrior,” then watched his army cut to 300 and received a battle plan of jars and trumpets. Lord, is there a plan B? The proof of faith is obedience when you can’t figure it out.

“By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.”
HEBREWS 11:8

4. Faith always brings reward. The Abrahamic covenant (Genesis 12) promised four things: a great nation, a great name, blessing on those who bless and cursing on those who curse, and blessing to all nations through him — ultimately the Scriptures and the Messiah. Israel today: 10 million people on land smaller than New Jersey, yet in the headlines every day. Balaam was hired to curse Israel and ended up blessing her instead.

5. Faith endures hardship with an eternal perspective. Abraham lived in tents — tabernacles — after a fine house in a fine city. He could, because he was looking for a city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be.” Bill told of a stockbroker asking his father-in-law, “Have you made any provision for what’s going to happen after this life?” — and leading him to faith on the spot. Abraham had.


The walk this week
God does not have a retirement plan, and faith is obedience when you can’t figure it out. Where is God calling you to step out this week — and will you trust the One who called, even without the map? Pack light. He knows the way.

Missed Sunday? Watch the full lesson here.

This Week’s Walk  |  October 18, 2026
Name Your Impossible

Sarah looked at the impossible odds on one side, the Promiser’s character on the other — and reached a settled conclusion: He is faithful; therefore it is possible. Her faith was not optimism about outcomes; it was arithmetic about character.

“Is anything too hard for the LORD?”
GENESIS 18:14

This week, name your “impossible” — the thing you’ve stopped asking for because the math doesn’t work. Then do Sarah’s reckoning: weigh the human impossibility against the divine impossibility of God breaking His word. As Warren Wiersbe put it, stop asking “How can this be?” — the question of doubt — and start asking “How shall this be?” — the question of surrendered faith. God reserves His greatest work for the point where our resources end.

The Pastor’s Message  |  October 11, 2026
What Got You Here Will Not Get You There: Seeing Differently
Numbers 13  |  Dr. Stephen Trammel

Dr. Stephen Trammel opened Numbers 13 and the spies’ report: life gets blurry when the next step is unclear. He gave three essentials for seeing clearly — explore the land God has put in front of you, recognize that fear distorts your vision while faith clarifies it, and let God’s past faithfulness fuel your trust today. And when fear pulls you under, like Peter stepping out of the boat, cry out to Jesus — whatever is over your head is beneath His feet.

Try this daily. Dr. Trammel gave us three movements to build into our morning quiet time — smile first (you’re awake, it’s a new day), then:

  • Eyes — two fingers to your eye, then open them: “Lord, help me see differently.”
  • Heart — cupped hand over your heart: “Lord, help me trust deeply.”
  • Hand — cupped hand forward, as if receiving from God: “Lord, help me to move forward in faith by your grace.”

Missed the message? Watch it here.

Mark Your Calendar  |  Fall 2026
Upcoming Events
Share  —  The Good News
Street Church — Go, Love, Serve — Thursday, October 29 at 6 PM
Street Church — Go, Love, Serve
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026  |  6:00 PM
Pre-event snacks, worship, message, and prayer as we take church to the streets. Meet us at 2017 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 — and wear your Kingdom Come t-shirt!
Street Church Worship — Learn the Songs
SONG 1  |  WE PRACTICE IN CLASS THIS WEEK
Charlotte is preparing three songs for worship at Street Church. We’ll practice the first one in class this week — listen now so we can sing it with confidence on the streets:
Songs 2 and 3 coming in next week’s edition.
Gather  —  Fellowship
Friendsgiving on the Lawn — Sunday, November 15, 2026, after class
Men's BBQ Trail
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026  |  11:20 AM
The trail continues — next stop: Terry Black's BBQ, 1329 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX. Join the men of the class for great barbecue and even better fellowship.
Friendsgiving on the Lawn — Sunday, November 15, 2026, after class
Friendsgiving on the Lawn
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026  |  RIGHT AFTER CLASS
Our annual fall gathering — food, fellowship, and friends on the lawn. Invite someone who’s been visiting our class.
Give  —  Service & Generosity
Christmas on Mission — Our Class Assignment
COLLECTION DAY: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2026  |  THE LOOP
Our class has been assigned 26 gifts for boys and girls ages 0 to 2. This season we celebrate Christmas by being the hands and feet of Jesus, locally and globally. Gifts may be dropped off at any service — 9:15 AM, 11:00 AM, or 4:00 PM at The Lawn. We may give more than our assigned number if we wish.
Vote Your Values
EARLY VOTING: OCTOBER 19–30  |  ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Voter registration is available at all campuses. Pastor Gregg wrote a free booklet, 3 P’s of Voting, to help believers pray, examine, and participate — read it right here:
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Quarter Memory Verse  ·  The Promiser and The Promise
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
JEREMIAH 29:11
This Quarter  ·  Scripture Memory & Names of God Focus
The Promiser and The Promise
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
JEREMIAH 29:11  ·  SCRIPTURE MEMORY
Names of God Focus: Yahweh (yah-WEH) — LORD, the covenant name of God.
This quarter we’re hiding Jeremiah 29:11 in our hearts — the promise that the God who plans is the God who keeps His promises. When the week feels uncertain, come back to this: the Promiser has not forgotten you.
Around Our Church
Worth a look this week

Day of Baptism, Oct 25. Sarah's story reminds us that what God calls impossible, He makes possible — and baptism is how we say it publicly. If you've been putting off that step, this is the week to say something. A baptism Sunday is always a great Sunday to bring a friend.

Night of Prayer, Oct 26 at 7p. A church-wide evening of prayer. Fits our class's prayer culture to a T — mark it and bring a prayer partner.

“Is anything too hard for the Lord?”
GENESIS 18:14

Save the dates: Then Sings My Soul hymn-sing worship night, Nov 11 (6:30p, The Loop). An Evening with Dr. Peter J. Williams: Can We Trust the Gospels? — Nov 13 (7p, Downtown), an apologetics evening that feels made for our class. And TOYMAKER, a brand-new interactive Christmas musical, Dec 11–13 — tickets are on sale now.

For the grieving: Surviving the Holidays meets Oct 22 and Nov 10 (6:45p) — gentle support heading into the holidays. Share it with someone who needs it.

Encore folks: Hunt Retreat Day Oct 22, Monday Morning Mingle Oct 26, and the Shangri-La Gardens day trip Nov 6. Mark your calendar for Christmas on Mission Collection Day, Nov 22 — a simple way to put feet on your faith.

One-liners: LoopedIn! is the church's new digital updates channel — worth a follow. And Pastor Gregg's Let Freedom Ring: A Guide for Christian Voters is available ahead of the Nov 3 midterms — Prayer, Policies, Partnerships, Person, Participate, and Peace.

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Midweek  ·  Every Wednesday
The Midweek Refreshment of Shared Prayer

Join us as we pause together for the Sweet Hour of Prayer every Wednesday at noon. Please send your prayer requests to Karen at 713-204-8384 by Tuesday so they may be included.

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Ministry  ·  Encore Activities
Connecting Through Encore

Encore is our church’s ministry for adults 55+, with trips, retreats, and gatherings all year long. Coming up: the Hunt Retreat Day on October 22 and the Monday Morning Mingle on October 26.

For Encore information click here →

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Stay Connected  ·  GroupMe
You’re in Control — Join or Step Back Anytime

We’ve created a Foundations Class GroupMe message center as a convenient, real-time way to share prayer requests, announcements, and encouraging messages. Join or leave anytime — no pressure. Mute notifications if you prefer silence, or jump into the conversation when something grabs your heart.

Sign up here: https://3zs8.short.gy/FoundationsGM →

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Saturday, October 10, 2026

Foundations Class Weekly October 10 2026

This Sunday  |  October 11, 2026
The Call and the Pilgrimage
Abraham  |  Hebrews 11:8–10  |  Taught by Bill Wright
The Call and the Pilgrimage – Abraham

By faith, Abraham obeyed when God called him to go out — “not knowing where he was going.” He traded the certain for the promised: a homeland for a tent, the seen for the unseen.

This Sunday, Bill Wright continues our Faith Beyond Sight series with the pilgrimage of Abraham. From the call that launched him to the tent-life that marked him, Abraham lived as a stranger in the very land God promised him — because he was looking further, to “the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God.”

“By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. … For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God.”
HEBREWS 11:8, 10

Come ready to consider: what is God calling you to leave behind — and what city are you looking for?


Join us this Sunday
October 11, 10:45 AM, Choir Rehearsal Room. Come a few minutes early and bring your Bible — then join us at Los Tios for our monthly after-class lunch.
Fellowship  |  October 2026
After-Class Lunch
Los Tios  |  Sunday, October 11
After-Class Lunch at Los Tios

Class doesn’t have to end at noon. Join us this Sunday after class for our monthly after-class lunch at Los Tios — good food, unhurried conversation, and the easiest way to turn a Sunday visit into a friendship.

Whether you’ve been coming for years or this is your very first Sunday, there’s a seat for you. No RSVP needed — just come hungry, bring a friend, and stay a while.


The details
Sunday, October 11, right after class at Los Tios. All class members and guests are welcome.
Last Sunday  |  October 4, 2026
Faith to Warn and Work
The Life of Noah  |  Hebrews 11:7  |  Taught by Ed McMichael
Faith to Warn and Work – Noah

One verse summarizes four chapters of Genesis and 75 to 100 years of obedience. Last Sunday Ed McMichael opened our Faith Beyond Sight series’ fourth portrait with a question: what was the author of Hebrews’ chief concern for his readers? His answer, from Hebrews 6:11–12: perseverance — that they would “show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end” and run through the tape. His favorite definition, from the 1956 dictionary’s entry for perseverance: continuance in a state of grace until it is succeeded by a state of glory.

“By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.”
HEBREWS 11:7

Ed traced the pattern (crediting John Piper): God communicates — Noah’s internal response was reverent fear; his external response was obedience: “Noah did this. He did all that God commanded him” (Genesis 6:22). Faith in action is always countercultural — building an ark where it had never rained. And obedience always brings blessing: a present peace the world cannot buy, and the future blessing of becoming “an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.”

Then the warnings — the author’s four alarms for drifting believers: don’t drift from God’s Word, don’t disbelieve it, don’t become dull of hearing, don’t discard it. It’s a staircase that’s easy to walk down and hard to climb back up. Solid ground, Ed said, is Psalm 1 ground: delighting in God’s Word daily. Noah stayed on solid ground for up to a century. And the first thing he did stepping off the ark? He built an altar God never commanded — because reverence does what it isn’t told to do, and “the Lord always provides.”


The walk this week
Where are you on the sliding scale — delighting in God’s Word daily, or quietly drifting? Get alone with Him in the Word every day this week. As Ed put it: “You don’t get strong in a community gym.”

Missed Sunday? Watch the full lesson here.

Pastor’s Message  |  October 5, 2026
Trusting God: Quit Complaining
Numbers 11  |  Pastor Gregg Matte

We complain 15 to 30 times a day — up to 11,000 gripes a year. In the newest message of his Trusting God series, Pastor Gregg Matte calls complaining what it is: one of our most common habits and one of our most spiritually dangerous. “Complaining is contagious.”

Israel had manna falling daily, yet they wept for meat — “we forgot the slavery, but we remember the fish.” Their problem wasn’t wanting more; it was wanting different. Pastor Gregg drew the line that unlocks the whole message: gratitude is the measure of the heart for what you have; contentment is the measure of the heart for what you don’t. The more genuinely thankful you are, the less power discontentment holds.

“Do you want what you want even if it costs the will of God in your life?”
PASTOR GREGG MATTE

God gave Israel exactly what they demanded — quail, more than they could stand — outside His will. “Give me manna in God’s will in the wilderness,” Pastor Gregg said, “over quail outside of it.” And when complaints rise, he gave four ways to complain biblically: come humbly, with pain not pride; pray the Bible, using the Psalms and laments; be honest without accusing God; and don’t just complain — keep moving, solve the problem, ask God for the solution. “Complaining is different than praying — which one do we do more?”

He closed with four Nigerian men who rode a ship’s rudder 3,500 miles to Brazil — one literally named “Thank God.” Thanking God, he said, is what carries you through trials. When your deepest desire is to walk with the Lord, the manna becomes sweet — and even the wilderness becomes meaningful.


The walk this week
Catch one complaint a day and turn it into a prayer — then trade it for one gratitude. Encouragers or complainers: which will you be known as?

Watch the full message here.

Mark Your Calendar  |  Fall 2026
Upcoming Events
Street Church — Go, Love, Serve — Thursday, October 29 at 6 PM
Street Church — Go, Love, Serve
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026  |  6:00 PM
Pre-event snacks, worship, message, and prayer as we take church to the streets. Meet us at 2017 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 — and wear your Kingdom Come t-shirt!
Men's BBQ Trail — Terry Black's BBQ — Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Men's BBQ Trail
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026  |  11:20 AM
The trail continues — next stop: Terry Black's BBQ, 1329 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX. Join the men of the class for great barbecue and even better fellowship.
Friendsgiving on the Lawn — Sunday, November 15, 2026, after class
Friendsgiving on the Lawn
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026  |  RIGHT AFTER CLASS
Our annual fall gathering — food, fellowship, and friends on the lawn. Invite someone who’s been visiting our class.
Vote Your Values
EARLY VOTING: OCTOBER 19–30  |  ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Voter registration is available at all campuses. Pastor Gregg wrote a free booklet, 3 P’s of Voting, to help believers pray, examine, and participate — read it right here:
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Midweek  ·  Every Wednesday
The Midweek Refreshment of Shared Prayer

Join us as we pause together for the Sweet Hour of Prayer every Wednesday at noon. Please send your prayer requests to Karen at 713-204-8384 by Tuesday so they may be included.

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Ministry  ·  Encore Activities
Connecting Through Encore

Encore is our church’s ministry for adults 55+, with trips, retreats, and gatherings all year long. Coming up: the Hunt Retreat Day on October 22 and the Monday Morning Mingle on October 26.

For Encore information click here →

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Stay Connected  ·  GroupMe
You’re in Control — Join or Step Back Anytime

We’ve created a Foundations Class GroupMe message center as a convenient, real-time way to share prayer requests, announcements, and encouraging messages. Join or leave anytime — no pressure. Mute notifications if you prefer silence, or jump into the conversation when something grabs your heart.

Sign up here: https://3zs8.short.gy/FoundationsGM →

Foundations Class GroupMe QR code
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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Foundations Class Weekly October 3 2026

Q4 2026 Foundations Focus

The Promiser and The Promise

Welcome to the fourth quarter of 2026! This quarter we anchor our hearts in Jeremiah 29:11 and the covenant name of God, Yahweh.

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah wrote these words to exiles in Babylon. God didn’t promise them a quick rescue, but He did promise a certain future.

יהוה

Yahweh

(yah-WEH) LORD

The One making that promise is Yahweh, the LORD, the faithful, covenant-keeping God whose name appears about 6,800 times in the Old Testament.

As we memorize this verse together, let it remind us that whatever season we’re in, our future rests with the God who keeps His word.

This Sunday, October 4, 2026

Faith to Warn and Work

The Life of Noah  |  Hebrews 11:7

Noah built a massive ark for a flood no one had ever seen, under a sky that gave no hint of rain. Every board he set was a warning to the world around him, and every day he kept working was trust in the God who had spoken.

This Sunday, Ed McMichael continues our Faith Beyond Sight series with the life of Noah: a man who took God at His word long before there was anything to see.

“By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.”

Hebrews 11:7

Read Genesis 6–9 before Sunday, and come ready to ask: where is God calling me to keep building, even when no one else sees the reason yet? See you there, friends.

Faith Beyond Sight: The Hall of Faith

Walking with God – The Faith of Enoch

Hebrews 11:5–6  |  Taught by Jeff Pennington  |  September 27, 2026

Genesis 5 is sometimes called the "and he died" chapter. Generation after generation, every life ends with the same three words. Every life but one. Enoch "walked with God, and he was not, for God took him." No recorded miracles, no battles won. Just three hundred years of daily faithfulness that pleased God so much He brought Enoch home without passing through death. (As one of our friends kindly reminded Jeff in class, Elijah makes the list too!)

“By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Hebrews 11:5–6

Jeff unpacked three essentials from Enoch's life:

1. Faith in God. Hebrews 11:6 is the heartbeat of our whole series: without faith it is impossible to please Him. Pleasing God means believing not just in a vague notion of God, but that He truly is, and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Enoch sought God with his whole heart, every day.

2. Walking with God. "Can two walk together unless they are agreed?" (Amos 3:3). Walking with God begins with reconciliation through Christ, not with religious performance. Jeff noted that many believers, asked why God should let them into heaven, still point to church attendance, tithing, and service. The right answer is grace alone. From there, we walk in truth, in love, in the light, in wisdom, and in the calling God has given each of us.

3. Being a witness for God. Enoch's life told a story of deep faith and steady obedience, year after year. Our witness centers on Christ, a living testimony of what He has done and what the Holy Spirit continues to do in us.

Class discussion brought the lesson home, with stories of a stranger praying boldly in the aisle of H-E-B and fond memories of Marge Caldwell, a woman many of us watched walk with God through both joy and suffering.

Missed Sunday? Watch the full lesson above.

This Week's Walk

Make unhurried time for prayer and Scripture. Surrender whatever is holding back your obedience. Encourage a friend with fellowship or a word of testimony. Jesus gives us the perfect pattern (1 John 2:6), and the Holy Spirit gives us the power to follow.

Jeff's closing question is one to carry all week:
Will we be remembered as people who walked with God?

Jeff challenged us to walk with God. That same morning, Pastor Gregg showed us what it looks like to follow where He leads.

From the Pulpit: Moving with God Together

Trusting God: God's Clock and Cloud

Numbers 9:15–23  |  Pastor Gregg Matte  |  September 27, 2026

We check our watches constantly, sometimes down to the second. But as Pastor Gregg pointed out, the compass was invented before the clock, and somewhere along the way we started caring more about getting there on time than knowing where we're going. In Numbers 9, Israel had no schedule at all, only a cloud by day and fire by night. When the cloud lifted, they moved. When it settled, they stayed, whether for two days or a year.

“Whether it was two days, or a month, or a longer time, that the cloud continued over the tabernacle, abiding there, the people of Israel remained in camp and did not set out, but when it lifted they set out.”

Numbers 9:22

Key Takeaways

Our clock keeps time. God's cloud gives direction. Israel was promised direction, not a timetable. They couldn't predict God's schedule, but they could depend on His presence. We often decide for ourselves how long is too long and how fast is too fast. God simply asks us to follow.

The cloud was lifted up, not taken away. With some two million people in camp, the cloud rose high so the very last person in the back could see it move. God isn't only for the front row. He leads every one of us, and as Isaiah 30:21 promises, we'll hear a word behind us saying, "This is the way, walk in it."

Are you a stayer or a mover? Natural stayers can mistake comfort for God's leading. Natural movers can mistake restlessness for it. The answer is to place our tendencies at Jesus' feet and learn both. As Pastor Gregg put it, stagnant water never accomplished anything, but still water did.

Don't trade moments for minutes. Scripture speaks of chronos (clock time) and kairos (God's appointed moments). Have we made an idol of efficiency, keeping a checklist instead of sharing moments with God and the people we love? Stillness isn't going backward. "Be still, and know that I am God" continues, "I will be exalted among the nations." Impact begins in stillness.

Following God's cloud brings God's provision. He provides daily, like manna, quail, and water from the rock, and He sustains continually: Israel's sandals didn't wear out in forty years. Pastor Gregg told of Kike and Lena, who lead our Spanish-language ministry and whose quintuplets went through 18,000 diapers in their first year, nearly all provided by God through others. Seventeen years later, their testimony is simple: we followed, and God provided.

Above all, the cloud led Israel to a promised land, but it points us to a promised Person. Jesus came at exactly the right time so that we could have a life-changing moment with Him.

Watch Pastor Gregg's full message above.

Following the Cloud This Week

Be still. Pick a chair and a time. Put the phone and watch out of reach. The texts will still be there.

Read Scripture. Start in the Psalms or the New Testament and let God's Word set your direction.

Listen to the Spirit. "Let peace be your umpire." There's no peace in sin, but there is peace in being led by the Spirit.

Seek wise counsel. Facing a decision? Gather the facts and talk it through with a friend you trust.

A question to carry this week:
Am I being still enough to hear Him, and willing enough to move when He leads?

Big news for Foundations

A Brand-New Front Door for Foundations

biblestudyhouston.com

Bible Study • Houston • Foundations

It’s live! The Biblical Foundations Life Bible Study Class has launched a brand-new website, with a fresh new look and a new address that’s easy to remember and easy to share.

Our previous class site served us well, and we’re grateful for it. This new one was rebuilt from the ground up with one goal in mind: when someone across Houston searches for a Bible study and a place to belong, they’ll find us, with the lights on and the door wide open.

Take a look around and you’ll find

what we’re studying right now, including our Faith Beyond Sight journey through Hebrews 11; when and where we gather each Sunday at Houston’s First Baptist Church; and a glimpse of the fellowship, service, and friendships that make this class feel like family.

Rooted in the Word. Growing together. And now, a whole new way to say “come join us.”

The new biblestudyhouston.com home page

Tap the image or open the full site here.

Now we need your help. First, update your bookmarks to biblestudyhouston.com. Then, this week, text the link to one person who’s been looking for a church family, a Bible study, or just a place to belong. A website can open a door, but it takes a friend to walk someone through it. That makes every one of us part of the invitation.

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Save the Date

Go, Love, Serve — Street Church October 29

Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Street Church

Mark your calendar! On Thursday, October 29, Foundations will serve at Street Church, providing pre-event snacks, leading worship, bringing the message, and welcoming people for prayer.

There’s a place for willing hands, listening ears, and caring hearts. Together, we can put Christ’s love into action as we serve our neighbors and share the hope of the gospel.

Save the date and consider how you can participate. More details and opportunities to help will follow.

Thursday, October 29

Street Church • Details to Follow

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Save the Date • Sunday, November 15

Pull Up a Chair: Friendsgiving on the Lawn Is Coming!

Some Sundays are made for lingering. On Sunday, November 15, right after class, we’re gathering on the Lawn at Houston’s First for our annual Foundations Friendsgiving lunch, and you’ll want to be there.  It’s a class tradition, and every year it reminds us how much we have to be thankful for, starting with each other.

This is a potluck, so start thinking now about the dish you’re famous for, whether that’s Grandma’s dressing, a pecan pie, or a store-bought favorite you’re proud of.   And don’t come alone. Friendsgiving is the perfect first step for a friend, neighbor, or coworker who’s been looking for a place to belong.

Save the date now. Sign-up details are coming soon. Until then, mark your calendar, plan your dish, and pick out the friend you’ll invite.

There’s a seat at the table with your name on it.

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Midweek · Every Wednesday

The Midweek Refreshment of Shared Prayer

Join our community as we pause together for the Sweet Hour of Prayer every Wednesday at noon. Please send your prayer requests to Karen at 713-204-8384 by Tuesday so they may be included.

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Ministry · Encore Activities

Connecting Through Encore Activities

For Encore information click here →

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Stay Connected · GroupMe

You’re in Control — Join or Step Back Anytime

We’ve created a Foundations Class GroupMe message center as a convenient, real-time way to share prayer requests, announcements, and encouraging messages. Join or leave anytime — no pressure. Mute notifications if you prefer silence, or jump into the conversation when something grabs your heart.

Sign up here: https://3zs8.short.gy/FoundationsGM →

Foundations GroupMe QR Code

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HFBC · Path to Membership

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Foundations Class Weekly October 17 2026

Our Framework We GATHER in fellowship · We GIVE in service and generosity · We GROW in God’s Word · We...