Hillside Sunday Bulletin | Sunday, August 25, 2024
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: Why Small Groups?
Worship Through Giving
Kids age 4 – entering K dismissed to classes
Worship Through Song
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:22 & Hebrews 12:1-2
Message
“Joseph: Future Hope”
Dr. Brian Gingerich, Senior Pastor
Worship Through Song
If you need prayer, members of our prayer team will be available to pray with you at the front of the Worship Center immediately following 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.
NEW ATTENDERS LUNCH: Sunday, September 22, Immediately following the 10:45 Service. Join us for a casual lunch with members of the Hillside staff, where you’ll have the chanceto learn a little more about our church and ask any questions you may have. Kids welcome!
Register at hillsidemn.org/events
CHILDCARE THIS MORNING:
Birth-Age 3: Childcare is available during the entire service.
Preschool (Age 4-entering Kindergarten): Begin the service worshiping with their families, then will be invited to go to their class midway through the service.
Moms of infants: A nursing room is located in our nursery, with
comfortable seating and a livestream feed of the worship service.
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!
Small Group Launch: An introductory, 5-week Small Group. A great way to jump into our Small Group ministry. Begins September 15.
Registration now open!
Learn more now: hillsidemn.org/smallgroups
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:
FALL KICKOFF: Sunday, September 8
• Next Sunday is the final Sunday of our Summer schedule.
• We will resume our two-service schedule (9:00 & 10:45A) on Sept 8.
• Kids classes will begin for kids birth-grade 6, during either service, on Sept 8!
HILLSIDE KIDS 2024-25 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Registration is required annually for our Hillside Kids Ministry (birth-grade 6). Please take a moment to register so that we can plan and you don’t miss any communications!
Register at hillsidemn.org/kids.
HILLSIDE YOUTH MINISTRY PARENT MEETING: Wednesday, August 28,
6:30-8PM, Hillside Library. Parents of students grades 7-12, come learn more about all the great things planned for this coming school year!
Questions? Matthew Bostrom.
WEDNESDAY CONNECT: Begins September 11! On Wednesday Nights, during the school year, we offer a low-cost supper at 5:30, followed by Kids Clubs, Youth Ministry meetings, and a few opportunities for adults from 6:30-8.
Supper registrations will open up this week! To be notified when they open up, subscribe to our email list: hillsidemn.org/weekly.
GRANDPARENTS PRAYER NIGHT, September 8, 6:30-8:00P, Hillside
Cafeteria. Come gather with other grandparents for this special time of prayer! You’ll have the opportunity tO share about your grandkids (bring photos, if you’d like) and then pray for them.
TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: FALL 2024, September 10-
December 10, 9:30-11:15A, Hillside Cafeteria. Join other women to study God’s Word together, using the new study Revelation by Jen Wilkin. Study Revelation verse-by-verse to discover how the last book of the Bible is accessible, helpful, and speaks a steadying word of assurance and endurance to the church in every age. Cost is $25. Childcare available. Sign up at hillsidemn.org/events.
FATHER-DAUGHTER CANOE TRIP: September 20-22, Wild River State Park. Calling all dads and daughters (kindergarten-grade 12). Join us for our annual canoe and camping trip, sponsored by Hillside GO—our ministry to help dads connect with their daughters through nature.Learn more & register at hillsidemn.org/events.
SMALL GROUP LAUNCH: Sundays, September 15-October 13, 9:00A, Hillside. Are you considering joining a small group or transitioning to a new one? Small Group Launch might be the thing for you. It’s an introductory, five-week small group that makes it easy to jump in.
Learn more & register at hillsidemn.org/smallgroups.
PRAYER PALS: Registration now open! We believe that children greatly benefit when supported by adults who can model faithfulness to them. Prayer Pals does this by connecting elementary age kids (Grades 1-6) with an adult who loves
Jesus and commits to praying for them and building a long-term relationship with them. We’d love to have you join! Registration required annually for both adult and kid Prayer Pals. Learn more & register at hillsidemn.org/events.
GET THE CHURCH CENTER APP: The Church Center app is a tool we use to make it easy to register for events, give, connect with groups you’re in, receive timely reminders and announcements, and more. If you haven’t yet, be sure to download it today at hillsidemn.churchcenter.com/setup.
For a Complete List of Upcoming Events &
Opportunities, Visit hillsidemn.org/events.