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THE NORTH STAR

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Every Sunday at 11:00am CST

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BIBLE STUDY

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Wednesday Bible Study

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Isaiah 41:10

We are a family of believers who seek a closer relationship with God and strive to lead others to Christ.

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ABOUT OUR CHURCH

The St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church is registered as a National Historical Site. It was officially organized in 1887 by the Reverend Jacob Fontaine and more...

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MINISTRIES

"God’s gifts of grace come in many forms. Each of you has received a gift in order to serve others. You should use it faithfully."

1 Peter 4:10

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SERVICES

Join us as we continue our work to grow as a family of believers together.

When God Picks You Up, He Doesn't Leave You The Same​​

There are moments in life when you find yourself in situations you never expected - moments that feel heavy, confusing, and even overwhelming. It can seem like you’ve gone too far, fallen too hard, or made too many mistakes to recover. But one thing about God’s power is that it is not limited by your circumstances.

 

When everything around you feels unstable, God has a way of reaching into the middle of your situation and lifting you with strength you didn’t know you had. What looks like a setback to others often becomes the place where God begins to rebuild, restore, and reposition your life. A bad situation does not have the authority to define you when God is involved.

 

The Psalmist reminds us, “He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps.” That means God doesn’t just lift you, He stabilizes you. He takes you from confusion to clarity, from weakness to strength, and from uncertainty to purpose.

 

When God picks you up, He doesn’t leave you the same. He restores your confidence, renews your vision, and places you in a position where you can move forward again. No matter how difficult the situation may seem, God’s power is always greater. And when He lifts you, what once tried to hold you down becomes the very testimony of how far He has brought you.

HELP US TO SPREAD LOVE AND FAITH THROUGH GIVING

"So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."

2 Corinthians 9:7

ADDRESS

12300 Amherst Drive
Austin, TX 78727

PHONE

512-837-1196

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