Guys Night is Wednesday

July 14th, 2015 | John Chandler

All summer long we’re doing Guys and Gals Midweek Groups. Our next guys night is Wednesday July 14 at 7pm at the home of Chris Morton at 5716 Wellington Dr. Bring something to eatable or drinkable or grillable to share.

This Sunday: Why is Saying "No" So Hard?

July 14th, 2015 | John Chandler

We say at Austin Mustard Seed that we are a church community that practices the way of Jesus for North/Central Austin. It’s a little catchy and pretty straightforward. It’s hard to imagine a Christian that would not agree with it. We want to be the people who do the things that Jesus said to do. Except when we don’t. Our … Read More

Slight Change For Summer Guys & Gals Groups

July 6th, 2015 | John Chandler

When you have babies, your life changes. When (seemingly) everyone in your church community has babies, your church changes! For the rest of the summer, we’ll continue with our Guys and Gals midweek groups, however, we will only do one group a week, making it easier for one parent to stay home if needed. For the month of July, the … Read More

A Turning Point (2015.06.28 Sermon Audio)

June 29th, 2015 | John Chandler

April Karli preached about a turning point in the Sermon on the Mount…and about Jesus as a turning point in history. Quotes or links mentioned: “I’m an atheist, but I am in awe of the fact the reaction of the Charleston victims’ families is genuinely Christ-like” — Johann Hari (original tweet) Emmanuel AME sermon clip “Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched … Read More

Podcast

This Sunday Evening: Hear the Mustard Seed Story (and eat pizza!)

June 22nd, 2015 | John Chandler

“Why do we do what we do?” It’s an important question that we don’t always get a chance to ask, or answer. Our next Primer is this Sunday! If you are new to aMS or curious about who we are, this is a great way to find out. We’ll meet at the home of Shawn and Jamie McCormick (3006 Stoneway … Read More

Wednesday is Guys and Gals Night!

June 22nd, 2015 | John Chandler

Throughout the summer, our midweek groups will be focused on some quality guy time, or gal time. Not to mention, giving parents a night away from the kids! Guys Guys will meet at 7pm at the home of Matt Karli at 11219 Henge Dr. Bring a dessert, snack or drink to share. We’ll also have two people share a story, … Read More

Hospitality Dojo for this Week

June 19th, 2015 | John Chandler

Hopefully, by now you’ve had a chance to check out the Dojo Facebook group. Every week, we’re sharing our goals and resources around Hospitality. This week we have an article (about Guinea Pigs) and a video (for those of us who don’t like to invite people to church.) Check it out, and then share your thoughts. We need to hear … Read More

Weekend Meetup is this Saturday at Central Market!

June 18th, 2015 | John Chandler

We’re always looking for opportunities to be a church community throughout the week. That’s why we’ll be hanging out this Saturday at Central Market. The meetup will start around 3:30pm at the Central Market on 4001 N Lamar Blvd. It’s a great place to relax, listen to music, swing, have a drink, and meet our neighbors. It’s a unique opportunity … Read More

This Sunday: Blessed are the Silly

June 12th, 2015 | John Chandler

This extended quote from Dallas Willard will give you an idea of what to expect this Sunday as we discuss the teaching of Jesus known as “The Beatitudes.” The sad truth is that many people around us, and especially people in their teens and young adulthood, drift into a life in which being thin and correctly shaped, having “glorious” hair, … Read More

Watch: Hospitality Dojo Replay!

June 8th, 2015 | John Chandler

Austin Mustard Seed is a church community that practices the way of Jesus for North/Cenetral Austin. Dojos are a 12 week experiment in learning a specific practice Jesus taught. For the summer we’ll be practicing hospitality. If you weren’t able to to come to the kick-off lunch, take a few minutes to watch this video or look at the Hospitality … Read More