Hillside Sunday Bulletin | December 3, 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
Advent Candle Lighting: Ryan and Hannah Liu
Worship Through Giving
Kids dismissed to classes:
(9:00 Service: Age 4-Grade 8; 10:45 Service: Ages 3-Grade 1)
Worship Through Song
Communion
Message
“The Days are Coming; Jeremiah 33:14-16”
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.
STUDENTS GRADES 9-12: Immediately following the 9:00 service,
join us in the conference room for a Bible Study!
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:
9:00AM SERVICE
Birth-age 3: Childcare is available during the entire service.
Age 4-Grade 8: Begin the service worshiping with their families, then will be invited to go to their classes midway through the service.
10:45AM SERVICE:
Birth-35 months: Childcare is available during the entire service.
Age 3-Grade 1: Begin the service worshiping with their families, then will be invited to go to their class midway through the service.
COMMUNION SUNDAY INFO:
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 your relationship to Him and surrendering to Him as Lord. Parents, discern when your child is spiritually ready to participate.
BENEVOLENCE OFFERING: Each Communion Sunday, we collect an offering for those in our Hillside family who are
experiencing financial difficulties. If you’d like to give, ushers will be collecting in the lobby immediately following the service, or you can text the dollar amount and the word “benevolence” to 84321. Thank you for your generosity!
Wednesday Night Supper
5:30PM • 12/6 Menu: Meatballs
Please register by tonight at 11:59PM • hillsidemn.org/supper
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:
HILLSIDE KIDS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: This Wednesday, December 6* & Thursday, December 7, 6:30PM. Bring the whole family and invite friends to hear about the love of Jesus through this engaging and meaningful musical. (*Wednesday’s performance will also include a presentation from our preschoolers & kindergarteners.) Unable to attend? The musical will be streamed online beginning Sunday afternoon, December 10, at 4PM. Details to come!
SENIOR ADULT CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON: Saturday, December 9, 11:00AM-2:00PM, Hillside Cafeteria. Senior adults, come connect with others over a delicious, professionally catered luncheon! Cost is $5 per person. Sign up today at the ministry counter or at hillsidemn.org/events. Registration deadline is this Wednesday.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH CLAUDIA DAVIS & FRIENDS: Sunday, December 17, 4:00PM, Worship Center. Come celebrate the true meaning of the Christmas season through music & worship provided by various instrumentalists, vocalists, and ensembles.
CHRISTMAS EVE AT HILLSIDE: Sunday, December 24, 10:45AM & 4:00PM. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to come celebrate the arrival of the Son of the Most High! Two identical services, each one including a special children’s story time. Note: there will be no 9:00AM service on Christmas Eve.
HILLSIDE FAMILY WINTER RETREAT: Friday, January 19-Sunday, January 21, Lake Beauty Bible Camp. Come enjoy a memorable, wintry weekend with other Hillside families! Whether you come for the whole weekend or just Saturday, this retreat is a great way to deepen existing friendships and forge new ones, too! Register now at hillsidemn.org/events.
CHURCH GIVING UPDATE
Church Year-to-Date Giving = $ 588,691
Church Year-to-Date Budget = $ 659,208
Variance to Budget = $70,516
Giving Webpage: hillsidemn.org/giving
Visit hillsidemn.org/calendar for a complete list of events & opportunities!