Weekly Update: September 17, 2025
Word from the Pastor:
Word from our pastor:
I pray this Newsletter finds you well. Last week we covered a lot of material in our weekly story, so in conjunction with the sermon, I have posted a bridge talk that helps us slow down and pick up on a few of the nuances within the text. You can find both the sermon and the latest bridge talk HERE.
This week, we are heading to Babel. See the movement from individuals, families, cultures, and now Babel. To prep you for this week's story, here are some texts I want to invite you to read: Genesis 9-11, Deuteronomy 32:1-10, Psalm 2, Isaiah 55:8-9, and Acts 2:1-12. Allow me a couple of descriptions of these passages:
In the Genesis text, there's some genealogy work - if you want to know more about that check out this week's bridge talk.
If you are going to take a stab at the genealogy work in Genesis 9-10, imagine the Deuteronomy 32 text as a "heavenly" perspective on that.
Isaiah 55:8–9 reminds us that what seems right or successful by human standards—even widely approved—is not necessarily God’s way. God’s perspective always considers the marginalized, judging right and wrong by what honors those often overlooked. Written to Israelites in Babylonian exile, this text speaks to the limits of human understanding, the temptation to rely on “proven methods” (which is not always wrong), and the need to trust God’s higher wisdom. It calls for humility, faith, and aligning our ways with God’s, even when we cannot fully grasp His purposes.
Finally, and if you have time, though we probably won't cover it in the story, look at what's going on in the Acts text, and see if you can see how this is the great reversal of Babel when things are done right and God's way is leading.
I'll see you Sunday!
Matthew
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Upcoming Events
Driftwood Community Night: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 6:30PM
Location: Driftwood Community Church Pavilion (directly across from the Church on FM 150) – this event will be outside (weather permitting) so please dress appropriately. We want to enjoy the lovely fall air and our beautiful pavilion and property. Check out the church website for more details.
Women’s Bible Study
Kings Cross Reformed Church is hosting a weekly’s women’s Bible study at our church on Wednesdays from 9-11. It will be an inductive study on Genesis, and our members are invited.
Volunteers Needed
Our church needs your support! If God is calling you and you are interested in a volunteer opportunity, please complete this form or contact one of the trustees or pastor. Thank you! https://forms.gle/K2AFU9b9fbeoiZyM7
The Board has a working list of volunteer needs relative to the church service and maintenance items at the church. Be on the lookout for this list and be in prayer about how you can help.
Social Hour: Sundays at 10:00 am
Our social hour is a great way to get to know each other over breakfast tacos! We meet in the Education Building at 10:00 a.m. before the 11:00 a.m. church service.
Dripping Springs Helping Hands Pantry
The 2nd Sunday of each month is designated for pantry donations. Please place your nonparishable food items in the blue barrel in the Education Building.
Concerns:
All the flood victims in Central Texas
Caregivers of the hurting
Those grieving lost loved ones
Those suffering with illnesses
Those battling cancer
Israel
Praises:
God’s healing, compassion, and mercy
Our church volunteers
Our church's beautiful new sign
Families, friends and neighbors!
Beautiful tree work on church grounds
Our Nation
Gatherings & Neighbors
Family Reunions
Events where we can be "church" to others
We are sorry if we have missed any prayer needs. Please let us know by sending us an email. Your updates to the prayer list are appreciated.
Our trustees are Shelby Eckols, Craig Glanville, Darrell Thomas, and David Younger.
God's blessings and love to you,
Driftwood Community Church