Hillside Sunday Bulletin | May 7, 2023
ORDER OF SERVICE
The worship service is streaming live. Please silence mobile phones and noises that could interfere. Thank you!
Welcome
Worship Through Song
Communion
Worship Through Giving
Worship Through Song
Message
“Personal Transformation”, Acts 9
Derek Brokke
Director of Small Groups & Discipleship
Closing Song
NEWS & COMING EVENTS
COMMUNION: Please pick up a communion unit at the table as you enter the worship center. Today we celebrate Communion – the reenactment of Jesus’ intimate final meal with His disciples before He died on the cross. The bread represents His body, the cup His blood. All are welcome to participate by examining your relationship to Him and surrendering to Him as Lord. Parents, discern when your child is spiritually ready to participate.
BENEVOLENCE OFFERING: Please make checks payable to Hillside Church, or text the dollar amount + the word “benevolence” to 84321. On Communion Sunday an offering is taken as you leave the worship service for those in our Hillside family who are experiencing financial difficulties.
VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Can you serve at VBS? Sign up today at hillsidemn.org/serve. Nursery/childcare available for volunteers!
TOGETHER FOR GOOD VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Thursday, 5/11, 6-9PM, Cafeteria Are you interested in learning how to come alongside local families in crisis? Serving with Together for Good is a great way to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world. Register today for TFG’sFoundational Volunteer Training, where you’ll learn how you can serve in Together for Good, and is required if you’d like to become a TFG host family or much-needed advocate. Sign up today at hillsidemn.org/serve.
GRAD SUNDAY: 5/14 We will honor our graduates! If you are a parent of a high school senior or if you are graduating from college or another higher level of education, complete the form at hillsidemn.org/graduates so that we can honor you/your graduate well!
ANNUAL FAMILY MEETING: Sunday, 6/4, Immediately Following the 10AM Service All are welcome! Hear reports and updates from Hillside leadership, get questions answered, and members will vote on the budget and on incoming elders. Members are asked to prioritize this meeting. More info to come. Lunch & childcare provided. Please register by 5/27 at hillsidemn.org/familymeeting.
SAVE THE DATES:
5/28: Summer Sunday Schedule begins (one worship service at 10AM with optional viewing on the lawn. Bring your own lawn chair!)
8/6: Annual Baptism Event (more info to come!)
FINANCIAL UPDATE
April Giving (5 weeks): $190,066
April Budget (5 weeks): $145,871 5 Week Variance: + 44,185
Fiscal Year to Date Giving: $1,272,971
Fiscal Year to Date Budget: $1,283,667 YTD Variance: -$10,696