“There's no place, like this place, near this place or around this place, so this must be the place!”
For 55 years, Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church has been a family of believers in East Austin, gathered around the Word of God, the Lord's Table, and a whole lot of singing!
Sunday starts at nine.
Our worship begins with Sunday School, the teaching of God's Word. "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear." Matthew 13:9
Our congregational service begins with a song of praise and the reading of Scripture, followed by a prayer, hoping and praying for the ushering in of the Holy Spirit to dwell among the saints of God. The preaching of God's Word follows our inspirational singing.
Visitors are always welcome. We want God's Word to be the focus of your visit.
This Weekat Greater Union
Communion · first Sunday · next: first Sunday of the month
From the Pastor's Pen
Today, we thank God for our 52nd Church Anniversary. Our hearts should be excited and full of gracious appreciation as we gather for this very auspicious occasion. Only God could take us to this level of Christian maturity where we are able to say. "There is no place like this place, near this place, so this must be the place!" The path that God has brought us over has been an adventure of spiritual heights and depths. Yet, when we look toward heaven, we know that if it had not been for the Lord, we wouldn't know where we would be. Together, we as a people, have proven that God is a provider, protector, and strength that any Church body can truly depend on to reach godly rewards. Our reward is exhibited today as we look upon the faces of the ones present, reminisce of the ones gone to Glory, and think of the good things that are ahead for our future generation.
We echo the word of the Psalmist in Psalm 63:3,4 "Because Your Loving-kindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You. Thus I will bless you while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name."
What to Do in Dark Times?
"And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them." Acts 16:25
"And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed." Acts 16:26
Four voices, one choir loft.
At Greater Union the preaching follows the singing, and the singing is a ministry of its own. Each choir takes its turn at Thursday rehearsal.
Mass Choir
Sunday orange
Male Chorus
Gray & orange
Women Chorus
EvergreenYouth Choir
We're building a choir for our young people. If your child loves to sing, tell us after service. We'd love to have them.
Find your place in the work.
Men's Ministry
"Brothers Beloved, uniting in strength through Christ."
Brothers beloved
Women's Ministry
Book club, senior outings, the ladies' retreat, and support for missions overseas.
The faith walkChildren
Children's Church and a week of Vacation Bible School in the summer.
Raise them up
Outreach
Communion for the shut-in, gifts for neighbors, and supplies for missions abroad.
To reach the unreached
The Lord's Table.
"For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death till he come." 1 Corinthians 11:26
Every first Sunday, during our regular worship, we observe the Lord's Supper as Christ commanded. Our servants serve the waiting congregation, and they carry communion to our sick and shut-in members too. If you're a baptized believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you're welcome to receive communion from our clergy.
Next Communion Sunday: first Sunday of the month
Look for the white steeple.
2939 Pecan Springs Road
Austin, Texas 78723
There's parking on site. Come at 9:00 for Sunday School or 10:30 for worship, and someone will be glad to warmly welcome you in.