Hillside Sunday Bulletin | November 6, 2022
ORDER OF SERVICE
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Welcome
Worship Through Song
Prayer Huddles
The Persecuted Church
Worship Through Tithes & Offering
Message
Ministry Teams: Equipped for Ministry, Ephesians 4:1-16
Derek Brokke
Director of Discipleship & Small Groups
Communion
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’m 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
COMMUNION
Today we celebrate “Communion” at the end of our service – 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. Please pick up a communion unit at the table 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 the dollar amount + the word “benevolence” to 84231.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES Deliver great joy and the Good News of Jesus to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes packed with small toys, school supplies and personal care items. Your box becomes a tangible expression of God’s love. For many children, it is their first gift ever! For easy-to-follow directions on choosing an age group, boy or girl, what items are approved to go into a shoebox and the deadline for drop off, visit: hillsidemn.org/serve. When your box is filled and ready to go, bring it to the worship center lobby. The LAST day boxes will be accepted is next Sunday, Nov. 13. This year our kids in Children’s Ministries have a goal of collecting 150 shoeboxes! Let’s help them! Questions? Contact Tara Hammett: tara@hillsidemn.org.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 6:30pm, you are invited to our annual Hillside tradition of gathering together in the Worship Center to spend time giving God praise for all the blessings He has so lovingly given us this past year. There will be time throughout the evening for you to share what you are personally thankful for. Each family is asked to bring a pie (please drop it off in the kitchen before the service) to share during the time of fellowship in the cafeteria following our time of praise – another Hillside tradition you won’t want to miss! (There will be no supper or Wednesday Connect activities or programs that night. The church office will be closed Nov. 24 & 25.)
BRIDAL SHOWER Hillside women: The Kurschner Small Group ladies invite you to a shower they are hosting for Hannah Brecheisen on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 10am, in the worship center lobby. Hannah and Ryan Liu will be married at the end of December and are registered at theknot.com. Hannah would love to start a collection of simple recipes. Please bring one of your favorites on a 4×6 card (don’t forget to put who the recipe is from). Blank cards will also be available at the shower for your use. Come and help us shower Hannah with blessings from her Hillside family!
HILLSIDE HIGH ADVENTURE EVENT Hillside High Adventure is a group of fathers and sons (age 5 yrs. & older), and mentors and boys who meet each month to build godly young men through outdoor adventure. All males age 5 and up are invited to HHA’s next event: the annual Nerf Gun Battle! (A tradition packed with tons of fun – don’t miss it!) The battle takes place Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9am – Noon. Park at Oak Grove Elementary school (playing will actually take place in the hockey rink area and woods on the other side of Humboldt). You’ll be given a map on the day of the event. A great activity to invite male friends and family, to enjoy a morning of fellowship in God’s beautiful outdoor creation. Cost $10/$30 max per family. For more information contact Kris Dorn – Kris@kdpainting.com. Register at: hillsidemn.org/highadventure.
SAVE THE DATES!
Dec. 7 – Children’s Christmas Program
Dec. 8 – Children’s Christmas Musical only (no preschool or K)
Dec. 24 – 2:00pm and 4:00pm Christmas Eve Services
Dec. 25 – Merry Christmas! One worship service – 11:00am
Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day – One worship service – 11:00am
Jan. 20-22 – Hillside Winter Retreat
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Weekly Budget: $29,174.23
10/30/22 Actual: $41,197.79 Difference: + $12,023.56
Year-to-Date: Budget: $525,136.14
Giving: $474,918.67 Difference: – $50,217.47
WEDNESDAY CONNECT INFORMATION: hillsidemn.org/wednesdayconnect