Hillside Sunday Bulletin | December 17, 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: Katie & Joe Whittenberg & Family
Worship Through Giving
Kids dismissed to classes:
(9:00 Service: Age 4-Grade 8; 10:45 Service: Ages 3-Grade 1)
Worship Through Song
Message
“Mary’s Song of Joy – Luke 1:46-55”
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.
Wednesday Night Supper
No Wednesday Night Supper this week • Resumes January 3. Sign up at 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!
Small Group Launch, a five-week, introductory/transitional small group, will be starting up on January 28, and is a great way to jump into a group!
Learn more now: hillsidemn.org/smallgroups
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:
CHRISTMAS EVE AT HILLSIDE: Next 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. Arrive a few minutes early to get a family photo at our Christmas photo booth! Note: there will be no 9:00AM service on Christmas Eve. There will also be no childcare offered on Christmas Eve. Kids welcome to attend the service!
VESPERS: ONLINE ONLY CHRISTMAS WORSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Christmas Eve, 9:00PM. Close out your Christmas Eve with this meaningful time of reflection and worship with the Hillside worship team. Watch online at hillsidemn.org/vespers
CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH CLAUDIA DAVIS & FRIENDS: Today, 4:00PM, Worship Center. Come celebrate the true meaning of the Christmas season through music & worship provided by various musicians!
YOUTH DROP-IN: Volunteers Needed! On January 8, Hillside will be launching a weekly, after-school drop-in program on Mondays for middle and high school students in our community. We are still in need of many more volunteers to make it happen! Can you help? You can serve weekly, or simply as you are able! Learn more & sign up at hillsidemn.org/serve.
Questions? Contact Bekah Stoll.
THE DISCIPLE COURSE: Mondays, 6:30-8PM, January 15-March 4, Room 156. Pastor Brian Gingerich invites you to this 8-week course where you’ll gain practical tools to help you deepen your walk with Christ and tell others about Him! Register now at hillsidemn.org/events
T’HILA ISRAELI WORSHIP DANCE MINISTRY: Wednesdays, 5-6PM, Library. Begins January 10. Kids and adults alike are invited to join the T’hila Israeli Dance Ministry—an opportunity to spread the love of Jesus through dance! Register now at hillsidemn.org/events
HILLSIDE FAMILY WINTER RETREAT: Friday, January 19-Sunday, January 21, Lake Beauty Bible Camp. Register now at hillsidemn.org/events.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS: Please stop by the ministry counter today to pick up an ornament as a token of our thanks for all you do!
TROUT LAKE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS: The Hillside Missions Team is happy to provide Trout Lake Camp scholarships for all kids who are associated with Hillside Church who do not have another church home. To learn more & apply for the scholarship, visit hillsidemn.org/troutscholarships or the Church Center app.
Visit hillsidemn.org/calendar for a complete list of events & opportunities!
CHURCH GIVING UPDATE:
Church Year-to-Date Giving = $ 642,566
Church Year-to-Date Budget = $ 719,136
Variance to Budget = $ -76,570