Hillside Sunday Bulletin | Sunday, February 16, 2025
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 Recap
Worship Through Giving
Kids dismissed to classes
Worship Through Song
Scripture Reading: Mark 4:35-41; Randy Merchant (Hillside Elder)
Message: “The King’s Authority”
Dr. Brian Gingerich, Senior Pastor
Worship Through Song
CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU TODAY?
Members of our prayer team will be available at the front of the stage immediately following the service, and would love to pray with you for any needs you may have.
ARE YOU NEW HERE?
NEW ATTENDERS LUNCH:
Sunday, February 23, right after 10:45 service. Join us for a casual lunch with members of the Hillside staff, where you’ll have the chance to learn a little more about our church and ask any questions you may have.
Kids welcome! Register: hillsidemn.org/events
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
WEDNESDAY CONNECT
5:30P: Wednesday Night Supper. Menu: Sloppy Joes
Registration deadline for this week’s meal is tonight, 11:59P.
Register at hillsidemn.org/supper.
6:30P: Kids clubs, Youth Group; Prayer Meeting; Celebrate Recovery for Men.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:
THE HILLSIDE STORY MEMBERSHIP CLASS: Saturday, March 15, 9:30A-12P. In this class, led by Pastor Derek Brokke, you’ll more about Hillside—our history, vision, mission, and central beliefs. Attendance at this class is a required step for church membership. Childcare available!
Register at hillsidemn.org/events.
PARENTING CONFERENCE: Saturday, March 22, 9:00A-12:00P, Hillside. Come learn how to raise your family to be disciples of Jesus! Keynote speaker: Daniel Keinanen of BeLed Family ministry. Whether your kids are young or old, there will be something for you at this conference. $25/person; discounts available. Childcare available for children birth-grade 4. Register at hillsidemn.org/events.
JOURNEY KIDS JUGGLING AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB: Fridays, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4:00-6:30P, Gym. Character development, mentorship (from our team of amazing and encouraging coaches), friendship building, and more. Juggling is great for the brain and body—and it’s a lot of fun, too! Invite friends!
Register: hillsidemn.org/events.
GATHER25: Friday, February 28, 7:00-9:00P, Worship Center. Gather25 is a global Church gathering! Through live-streaming technology, the Global Church will connect together for prayer, worship, repentance and commissioning. Hillside will host a local “Gather Group” to view the broadcast and participate together. We hope you will join us for this impactful evening!
BRIDAL SHOWER FOR MADALYN PETERSON: Saturday, March 1, 10:00A,
Cafeteria. Ladies, come celebrate Madalyn’s upcoming marriage to Keegan
Craker! Hosted by the Liu Small Group Women. Registries: Target & Amazon.
HILLSIDE WOMEN GATHER & GROW EVENT: Saturday, March 8, 8:30-10:30A, Hillside. A monthly opportunity for Hillside women to find encouragement and connection. This month we’ll have a “flower bar” (bring a bouquet of a type of greenery or flower to contribute!) and hear a talk on Biblical Womanhood from Carol Hayward. Register at hillsidemn.org/events.
MEN’S BREAKFAST: Saturday, March 15, 8:30-10:30A, Middle School Room, $5. Men’s Breakfast is a monthly gathering for men to come connect over a great meal, a brief teaching, discussion around a discipleship topic, and prayer together. Register at hillsidemn.org/events.
VBS 2025: July 21-24, 9:00A-12:00P, for kids PreK4-entering grade 5. True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World. Four mornings of games, music, friends, and fun. Registration now open. Invite friends! Register at hillsidemn.org/events.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:
• VBS Volunteers: July 21-24. Adult and student volunteers needed!
Learn more: hillsidemn.org/serve.
TROUT LAKE CAMP SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: hillsidemn.org/trout25
SAVE THE DATES (More Information to Come!):
• Elder Town Hall Meeting: Tuesday, February 18, 6:30-7:30P.
• Missions Week: March 9-16
• Women’s Conference: Saturday, May 3, 9:00A-3:00P.
• Kids Musical Theater Day Camp: June 16-20, 9A-12P, entering grades 3-6.
Registration will open this week!
For more info about all other ministries & opportunities,
visit hillsidemn.org/events.