Hillside Sunday Bulletin | August 28, 2022
ORDER OF SERVICE
The worship service is streaming live. Please silence mobile phones and noises that could interfere. Thank you!
Welcome
Worship Through Song
Faith Story
Amy Erkenbrack
Message
Walking in Obedience, 2 John
Brian Gingerich, Senior Pastor
Closing Song
TO OUR GUESTS:
We’re glad you are here today! After the service, please look for our welcome center counter (under the “I am new here” sign in our lobby). Someone there will be happy to answer any questions you have about Hillside. We’d also love for you to fill out a connect card, so you can receive a welcome letter via email with more information.
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN:
Childcare is provided during the entire worship service for children birth-age 3.
Preschool-aged children go with their parents to the worship service and may leave for Kids Worship when announced.
Children in Kindergarten and up will remain in the worship service with their families during the summer months.
HILLSIDE NEWS
MINISTRY EXPO – TODAYJoin us in the gym following the worship service TODAY, from 11:15am – 12:30pm, to peruse some of the ministries available at Hillside this coming school year. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and discover where your interests and spiritual gifts fit! Information and registration on all available ministries can be found on our website at hillsidemn.org/expo.
LAUNCH – Small Group At Hillside we say we are a church of small groups, rather than a church with small groups. We consider our small group ministry a “disciple-making movement” and a key component of our church ministry. Being in a small group is how we help each other follow Jesus and everyone is invited to join! If you are interested in checking out what that could look like for you, we offer Launch – where you can experience a small group. At the last Launch small group meeting the group can decide if they would like to continue meeting as a new small group or individuals can choose to assimilate into existing small groups who are open for membership. Launch will meet in Room 155, during the 9:15 worship service, beginning Sept. 25, continuing for the following five Sundays and ending Nov. 6. Childcare Information: Supervision is available for children age 4 – grade 6 during the first portion of the worship service (their regular classes do not begin until midway through the service). Please register children needing supervision when you register for Launch. They also need to be registered for their regular Sunday morning children’s class. Children birth – age 3 have childcare available during the entire service. You do not need to register them on the Launch form, but they must be registered for the nursery or their Sunday morning children’s class. Register at hillsidemn.org/smallgroups.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Registration is open for our fall 2022 Sunday morning and Wednesday night kids programs – hillsidemn.org/kids. There are separate registrations for Sunday and Wednesday. Children need to register for each day they would like to participate in.
CHURCHCENTER – Directory A church directory is available on your ChurchCenter app! With your app open, click the “Directory” icon in the lower right corner. You should be prompted to accept the invitation that was sent to you a few weeks ago. We encourage you to share as much contact information as possible to promote good communication within our Hillside family. Don’t forget to add your selfie! A complete directory is very helpful, so please get your contact info on today. Our directory is a secure site – only those in your Hillside family sent an invitation are able to see information. Need help or an invitation? Contact the church office: 952-831-5050, or joni@hillsidemn.org. Haven’t gotten the app yet?
1. Download the ChurchCenter app from the App Store or GooglePlay.
2. Follow the promptings until you find “Hillside Church” on the menu.
3. Enter your mobile number when it asks for it. If you are already a part of our church family, please use the same number that is
already in our system. Enter the code that will be immediately texted to your phone. Since we already have your information, you will automatically be logged in as yourself. If you’re new to Hillside, just follow the promptings to create a new profile.
4. To add a picture to your profile, click on the circle in the upper
right corner of the screen. Website: hillsidemn.churchcenter.com is available for all, especially if you do not have a smart phone for the app. Need help? Contact the church office during the week.
HILLSIDE GO! (GIRLS OUTDOORS) Dads & Daughters (Kindergarten-12 grade): Come join us for the Hillside GO! annual fall canoe and camping trip on the Namekagon River. We’ll meet on Friday, Sept. 16, at 6pm, at Wild River State Park (approx. 75 minutes from Bloomington) where we will be camping for two nights. Saturday morning we will depart for a day canoe trip down the Namekagon River. No experience in camping or canoeing necessary! Food, campsite rental, firewood, etc., is all included in the per-person fee. Dads: You’ll either rent a canoe or bring your own (you’ll need to rent a shuttle). Don’t miss this awesome memory-making weekend! Register on your Church Center app or hillsidemn.org/hillsidego before Sept. 5. Questions? Contact Ben Schmidt – benner47@gmail.com.
MY FAVORITE THINGS Ladies, let’s get together! You are invited to the home of Pam Leafblad – 9500 Oxborough Curve, Bloomington, on Monday, Sept. 19, at 6:30pm. Join us for a night full of fun, fellowship and favorite things! Bring one item (please spend less than $10) that is one of your favorite things that you would like to give to someone else (and bring it in a bag to keep it a secret until opened). To help us plan – let us know if you can join us – register at hillsidemn.org/women. For more information check out the Women’s Ministry table at the Expo.
THE SIGNIFICANT WOMAN Jodie Jones, Sherri Kadlec and Deepali Valvi invite you to a 10-week journey learning how to live a life of significance with Biblical life coaching for women in all seasons of life. More information at hillsidemn.org/women or check out the Significant Woman table at today’s Expo. The group will meet Mondays, Sept 20-Dec. 6, 9:30–11:00am, at the home of Jodie Jones, 9238 Briar Lane, Bloomington. Cost: $22 (workbook) pay online or cash/check at first the meeting.
PRAYER MENTORING Mentoring in prayer for women of any age, led by Carol Madison and using her book “Prayer That’s Caught and Taught” as a study guide. We will meet in the conference room on Thursdays, beginning Sept. 22 and ending Dec. 8, from 6:30-8:00pm. (No meetings on MEA week/Oct. 20 and Thanksgiving/Nov. 24.) Purchase your own copy of the book at prayershop.org or on Amazon. Limited to 11 women. Contact carol@hillsidemn.org.
FINANCIAL UPDATE