by Amanda Kubicki | 0 comments
Porterbrook Austin is our church based theological training program to help Christians know Jesus & his gospel more deeply, and to follow him in seeking joy through obedience. Porterbrook is deeply biblical and rich in application. Registration is currently open for those who desire to take a course or two. If you desire to take a course, you have to take it with at least one other person. We strongly believe in learning from one another in the context of community.
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by Daniel Darnell | 0 comments
The season of Advent is upon us once again and with it the joy and anticipation of Christmas. But what exactly is Advent and why do we celebrate it at Soma Austin?
What is Advent?Advent is a Latin word for "coming" or "arrival" and is the season in which the Church remembers and celebrates Jesus's coming to earth. It's a tradition that has been kept since the 4th Century and continues even today. It's a time to reflect on Jesus, our Messiah's birth and anticipate his coming again. We do so by ... ... Read more »
by Amanda Kubicki | 0 comments
We will be holding our Gospel Class on Sunday nights, Ocotber 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at Soma Austin Community Church.
The Gospel Class will cover:
The historical redeeming story of God in Christ, reconciling the world and seeing it's renewal complete.
How those truths are understood and practiced in the local church, specifically at Soma Austin.
We believe that providing an overview of the story of God and what that means for the local church and Soma Austin will ... ... Read more »
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by Jacob Vanhorn | 0 comments
"But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God ... ... Read more »
by Jacob Vanhorn | 2 comments
In looking at New Years resolutions the statistics aren't very promising. A recent New York Times article included the following:
“Most of us think that we can change our lives if we just summon the willpower and try even harder this time around...”“It’s exceptionally hard to make life changes,” Mr. Deutschman said, “and our efforts are usually doomed to failure when we try to do it on our own.”“80 percent of people who make resolutions on Jan. ... ... Read more »
by Jacob Vanhorn | 0 comments
"If it's cheap for you, it's because someone else paid the cost."- Kirsten Dickerson of Raven+Lily
Tuesday night we were filled with sorrow and anger in hearing stories of children being sold as cheap labor in the Ivory Coast, and we were filled with deep appreciation for and a desire to join those who are responding to bring renewal.
Human Traffficking
As part of the Free Austin iniative, we hosted a film screening of the Dark Side of Chocolate, a documentary exposing ... ... Read more »
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by Austin Henderson | 0 comments
Each week the ReWork Project draws nearer to completion, with a goal to be fully operational by March. This will allow us to serve men and women on the street by providing relationships, dignity and opportunity to employ skills with access to the workshop, sewing space, computers and friends who love Jesus.
There are many opportunities to get involved and take part in the work God has already been doing and will continue to do. There is an ongoing need for volunteers and servants to help ... ... Read more »
by Austin Henderson | 0 comments
The months of heat are subsiding, for many a welcome change but for some the beginning of another hard winter. Hundreds of men and women who spend the night on the streets of Austin are in desperate need of clothing and gear to keep not only warm but safe as the temperatures drop. Soma Austin has been collecting cold weather clothing and items for the past few years to bless those who need them and is continuing in that tradition this year with the "Keep Austin Warm" drive.
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by Austin Henderson | 0 comments
It’s that time again when Soma is gearing up to scatter throughout the city and serve those in our neighborhoods, workplaces and city. Renew Austin Saturday is a rhythm at Soma where we corporately take a day to be intentional with our service and demonstration of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Renewal is the act of taking that which is broken and laboring to make it new, full of life, worship and glory. We take part in the renewal of all things because Jesus did and has given us the ... ... Read more »
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by Jacob Vanhorn | 0 comments
As our partnership with Help End Local Poverty in Haiti continues to grow, we have lots of opportunities to partner together for renewal in Haiti. We have two trip options in 2012 (we will select one of them) and multiple special projects that will really help move our efforts forward.
Check out some of the opportunities below and scroll down for a Google Form to let us know what your interested in. If you have any questions, please email .
Short Term Trips (May 7-15, 2012 OR June ... ... Read more »
by Amanda Kubicki | 0 comments
In the past few weeks, we have had quite a few people approach us asking, “What can we do, alongside Soma, in and for Haiti?” Over the past two years, we have partnered with several stateside non-profits, Haitian-based non-profits, and local Haitian pastors for the renewal of Haiti.
We have opportunities for Soma peeps to serve locally here in Austin, and in short-term or long-term travel in Haiti.
On Sunday, January 22 immediately after church we will share some of those ... ... Read more »
by Jacob Vanhorn | 0 comments
Building HomesThis morning the team separated into three teams, two of them building homes in beautiful Kenscoff and the third visiting potential partners & recipients for micro-loans.
Team OneThe first team had two tasks, learning how to sift and mix sand to make stucco and learning how to build the roof. They did a great job learning and jumping alongside local Haitians who have absolutely mad skills.
Team TwoThe second team had their work cut out for them hauling blocks down the side of ... ... Read more »
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