Hillside Sunday Bulletin | July 30, 2023
ORDER OF SERVICE
The worship service is streaming live. Please be mindful of mobile phones and noises that could interfere. Thank you!
Welcome
Worship Through Song
Ministry Moment
Prayer & Fasting Recap
Worship Through Giving
Kids age 4—entering Kindergarten
will be invited to go to their class at this time.
Worship Through Song
Message
“James 3:1—12: Tongues and Forest Fires”
Brian Gingerich, Senior Pastor
Closing Song & Benediction
Members of our Prayer Team will be available to pray with you after the service.
ARE YOU NEW HERE?
We’d love to connect with you & answer any questions you have.
• If you’re with us in person, please stop by the I’m New Here counter in the hallway to say hi!
• 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): Kids 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): Kids 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.
SMALL GROUPS:
At Hillside, we want to help you follow Jesus in all aspects of your life. One of the core ways we do that is through Small Groups—groups of 5—12 people who meet regularly to connect, grow, and serve together. We would love to help you find a group that’s right for you! Learn more now: hillsidemn.org/smallgroups
NEWS & COMING EVENTS:
BAPTISMS AT THE BEACH EVENT, Next Sunday, August 6, immediately following the service, Bush Lake Beach. Celebrate with those being baptized & enjoy a picnic lunch immediately following at Shelter #3.
Boxed lunches are available to order.
Order deadline is tonight at 11:59PM: hillsidemn.org/baptism-lunch.
ARE YOU READY TO BE BAPTIZED? Baptism is an important step in the life of a Christian—are you ready to take that step? It’s not too late to sign up to be baptized next Sunday! Sign up today at hillsidemn.org/baptism.
STUDENT MINISTRY: Students entering grades 7-12, join us today in the youth room immediately following the service for a 30-minute sermon discussion. Youth Group Hangout: This Wednesday, 6:30—8PM, Hillside. Learn more about Hillside Student Ministry at hillsidemn.org/students.
HOUSE OF PRAYER PRAYER MEETING, This Wednesday, 6:30—7:45PM, Library. Let’s come together to pray for the needs of our church, community, and world!
FIRST FRIDAY PRAYER, This Friday, August 4. Join us for a pastor/elder-led prayer call at 6AM, and sign up to pray for an hour during our 24 Hours of Prayer as we seek to cover the entire day with prayer.
Learn more and sign up to pray at hillsidemn.org/24Hours.
SAFETY TEAM INFO MEETING, Monday, August 14, 6:30PM (*note the corrected date). Hillside is growing! As we grow, so does our need to increase our safety team, to help keep Hillside a safe and welcoming environment for our families. Can you serve in this critical way? Come to the meeting or sign up now to learn more at hillsidemn.org/safetyteam.
PUBLIC SCHOOL MOMS GROUP MEETING, Friday, August 18, 7:30—9PM, the Patenaude home. Are your kids in public school? Would you like to connect with other moms, to support one another as you disciple your kids through their public school experience? Come to the next meeting! Learn more at hillsidemn.org/events
HILLSIDE KIDS: FALL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! During the school year, we offer Sunday morning and Wednesday night programming for kids ages birth—grade 6, to help them connect and grow in their relationship with Jesus. We’d love for your kids to join in the fun! Begins Sept. 10.
Learn more & sign up today at hillsidemn.org/kids
DO YOU GET OUR EMAILS? If you’re on our email list, please be sure the following four email addresses are in your email address book, to ensure that our emails don’t go to your junk folder:
no-reply@planningcenter.com, no-reply@churchcenteronline.com,
no-reply@churchcenter.com, nikki@hillsidemn.org.
Thank you!
For a complete list of all upcoming Hillside events &
opportunities, visit hillsidemn.org/events.
For a complete list of all upcoming Hillside events & opportunities, visit hillsidemn.org/events.