Hillside Sunday Bulletin | July 2, 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
Kids age 4—entering Kindergarten
will be invited to go to their class at this time.
Message
“James 1:1-8: The Testing of Faith”
Brian Gingerich, Senior Pastor
Closing Song
Members of our Prayer Team will be available to pray with you after the service.
Members of our Prayer Team will be available to pray
with you at the close of our service.
ARE YOU NEW HERE?
• Welcome! We’re glad you’ve joined us today. We’d love to connect with you & answer any questions you may have.
• Please stop by the I’m New Here counter in the hallway. We’d like to meet you!
• Please complete an I’m New Here card so that we can email you some information that might be helpful to you.
CHILDCARE INFORMATION FOR THIS MORNING:
10:00AM SERVICE
Birth-age 3: Childcare is available during the entire service.
Age 4 – Entering K (Fall 2023): Begin the service worshiping with their families, then will be invited to go to their class midway through the service.
Entering Grades 1-6 (Fall 2023): Stay with their families during the entire service. Children’s activity bulletins, pencils & crayons are available at the table at the Worship Center entrance or the usher table on the lawn.
COMMUNION SUNDAY INFORMATION
COMMUNION: 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: Each Communion Sunday, we collect an offering for those in our Hillside family who are experiencing financial difficulties. Ushers will be collecting in the lobby following the service (checks payable to Hillside Church) or text the dollar amount and the word
“benevolence” to 84321.
NEWS & COMING EVENTS
JULY PRAYER & FASTING 2023: Starts this Wednesday with the Prayer Bus Drive, 6:30-8:15PM, meet at Hillside. For a full schedule of events, prayer guide, Daniel Fast recipe ideas, and more, visit hillsidemn.org/julyprayer.
FIRST FRIDAY: This Friday, July 7. Join us for a 6AM prayer call or sign up to help cover the day in prayer! hillsidemn.org/firstfridays
SENIOR ADULT PICNIC POTLUCK: Friday, July 7, 11AM-2PM, Bush Lake Shelter 2. Sign up today at the ministry counter or at hillsidemn.org/events.
VBS MUSIC AVAILABLE: VBS CDs and streaming links are available for purchase at the ministry counter today. $7 each, cash/check.
STUDENT MINISTRY: Students entering grades 7-12, join us today in the youth room immediately following the service for a 30-minute sermon discussion. To learn more about Student Ministry & to sign up for summer events, visit hillsidemn.org/students
HILLSIDE GO! CAMPOUT FOR DADS & DAUGHTERS: Friday, July 21—Saturday, July 22, Baker Regional Park, $10/family. Learn more and sign up at hillsidemn.org/events
ARE YOU READY TO BE BAPTIZED? Baptism is an important step in the life of a Christian—are you ready to take that step? Reach out to us at hillsidemn.org/baptism.
BAPTISMS AT THE BEACH EVENT: Sunday, August 6, immediately following the service, Bush Lake Beach, Celebrate with those being baptized & enjoy a picnic lunch immediately following. Boxed lunches available to order. Learn More: hillsidemn.org/events.
DONUTS DURING JULY: As we seek to support those in our congregation who are choosing to fast, please note that we will not be offering donuts before or after the services throughout the month of July (coffee will be available.) Please plan ahead accordingly for your family. Thank you for your understanding!
LETTERS FROM ROATAN: Families, stop by the ministry counter to pick up a pen-pal letter from a child you can pray for at Greenfield Children’s Home in Roatan, Honduras! Learn more about Hillside’s relationship with this ministry at hillsidemn.org/roatan
For a complete list of all upcoming Hillside events & opportunities, visit hillsidemn.org/events.
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS: Monday—Tuesday: Closed for Independence Day. Wednesday—Thursday, 9AM-3PM; Friday: Closed