Hillside Sunday Bulletin | October 2, 2022
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 Tithes & Offerings
Message
Small Groups: Unwavering Community
Hebrews 10:23-25, Brian Gingerich, Senior Pastor
Closing Song
HILLSIDE NEWS
TO OUR GUESTS:
We’re glad you are here today! After the service, please look for our Welcome Center counter (under the “I am new here” sign in our lobby). Someone there will be happy to answer any questions you have about Hillside. We’d also love for you to fill out an “I’m New Here” card, so that we can connect you with information about Hillside that may be helpful to you.
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN:
9:15am Worship Service: Childcare is provided during the entire worship service for children birth – age 3. Children age 4 – 6th grade go with their parents to the worship service. An announcement is made when they are dismissed to their classes.
11:00am Worship Service: Childcare is provided during the entire worship service for children birth – 35 months. Children ages 3, 4 & 5 go with their parents to the worship service. An announcement is made when they are dismissed to Kids Worship.
HILLSIDE NEWS
TOGETHER FOR GOOD Hillside is excited to begin a partnership with Together for Good – a ministry that comes alongside vulnerable children and isolated parents in times of need by providing supportive host families who are willing to provide respite care to struggling families by hosting children in their own home (usually for a night or two at a time). If you are interested in becoming an approved host family, Hillside is hosting a Together for Good training session Oct. 10, 6:30 – 9:00pm, in the library. If you’re not able to be a host family at this time, you can help by providing support with practical needs of families hosting children. The current need is so great – please prayerfully consider how you can get involved. Complete the interest form found at hillsidemn.org/events and we’ll respond with more information and next steps.
BABY & ME CLASS Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 5, Baby & Me is a six-week class for parents and their babies (birth to age 1) to attend together. The class is designed to facilitate and promote parent-baby relationships, discover each baby’s unique personality, preference, and needs. Led by Sandi Putnam, the class meets in room 135 in the children’s wing from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Register at hillsidemn.org/wednesdayconnect.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Ladies, you are invited to Wondrous Things – a Psalm 119 Study that begins Monday, Oct. 3. In this seven-week study we will see the glory of God’s Word, and be encouraged and challenged to know and obey it. The study is led by Traci Richard and meets in the library from 6:30-8pm.
THE GOSPEL PROJECT The Gospel Project is a chronological Bible study that examines how ALL Scripture gives testimony to Jesus and God’s plan of redemption! Each lesson stands on its own – join us at any time, Sundays, 9:15am, room 156.
FALLFEST Wednesday, Oct. 12, join us for an evening of fall FUN for your family & friends! From 6:30 – 8:00pm you can enjoy live music, bon fires, crafts, games and more! Our Wednesday night supper will be chili and will have an extended serving time (5:30 – 7pm). Register as usual for the supper, guests eat free. (If you know you are bringing a guest, it would be helpful for the kitchen team to add them to the count. Use the discount code when registering a guest.)HILLSIDE FAMILY: We need YOU! Volunteer opportunities are posted at hillsidemn.org/fallfest.
MASTERS WARRIORS – MARTIAL ARTS Learn a blended style of martial arts that will equip you physically and mentally, and spiritually strengthen your walk with Jesus, Mondays, 6:30 – 8:30pm, in the cafeteria. Open to men and women and students (age 11 and up). The class is ongoing through the year and is always open to new students. Now is a good time to join! Visit: hillsidemn.org/masterswarriors, to register and for more information.
MARRIAGE CLASS Have you ever wondered what God had in mind when He created marriage? Why are men and women so different? How can we communicate effectively? How do we get over some of the hurt from our past? These and many other questions will be answered in the five-week Marriage Class led by Caryl Hayward that begins Oct. 26, 6:30pm, in room 208. Register at hillsidemn.org/adulteducation. (The class meets until Nov. 30 – there is no class Nov. 23.)
STUDENT MINISTRIES – Scholarships Needed Trout Lake Camps fall youth retreats are full of what students need to navigate their world and point them to Jesus! This year the retreat is Nov. 4-6 and, as in past years, is anticipated to be one of the highlights of the student ministries year! The cost per student is $155 and there are a few students that need financial help. Would you be willing to support student ministries and help a student go on the Fall Retreat? You can donate on your ChurchCenter app or at hillsidemn.org/giving (the drop down will give you the option to choose “Student Ministries Scholarships”).
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 their relationship to Him and surrendering to Him as Lord. Please pick up a communion unit available as you enter the Worship Center. Parents discern when their child is spiritually ready to participate.
Benevolence Offering: On Communion Sunday an offering is taken as you leave the worship service for those in our Hillside family who are experiencing financial difficulties. If contributing, please make checks payable to Hillside Church, or text dollar amount benevolence (example: “$25 benevolence”) to 84321
FIRST FRIDAY PRAYER CALL On the first Friday of each month from 6-6:30am, you are invited to join the prayer team on a prayer call. During the half-hour we will pray for our nation, revival and the ministries of Hillside. Join us this coming Friday, Oct. 7, by calling 605-468-8026 and entering access code 672952.
FIRST FRIDAY 24-HOUR PRAYER Our next Twin Cities Prays 24-hour prayer will be from 7:00am, Friday, Oct. 7, to 6:00am Saturday, Oct. 8. Find some friends to take an hour to pray for our city and nation. Prayer times are via Zoom or on your own. Great for a small group time! Sign up through the link on the Hillside Weekly, or at hillsidemn.org/prayer. A helpful prayer guide is available on SignUp Genius.
CHILD DEDICATION A child dedication will be offered during both worship services on Sunday, Oct. 16. If your family would like to participate, register on the ChurchCenter app, or hillsidemn.churchcenter.com.
BAPTISM Baptism will be offered during both worship services on Oct. 9. Sign up on the ChurchCenter app, or hillsidemn.churchcenter.com to set up a time to talk with a pastor if you feel led to participate. Baptism is a requirement for membership.
WEDNESDAY CONNECT – More information about our Wednesday night programs can be found here.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Weekly Budget: $29,174.23
9/25/22 Actual: $10,373.67 Difference: – $18,800.56
Year-to-Date: Budget: $379,264.99
Giving: $336,984.90 Difference: – $42,280.09