Hillside Sunday Bulletin | Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024
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
Faith Story: Jared & Erin Carr
Kids dismissed to classes (Kindergarten-Grade 4)
Worship Through Song
Message
“Hope In the Risen King (Mark 16:1-8)”
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.
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/STUDENT INFORMATION FOR THIS MORNING:
Birth-Preschool: Childcare is available during the entire service.
Kindergarten-Grade 4: Begin the service worshiping with families, then will be invited to go to their classes midway through the service.
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
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: 5:30PM: • Menu: Sloppy Joes
Please register by tonight at 11:59PM • hillsidemn.org/supper
YOUTH DROP-IN: Mondays, 3:30-6PM | Hillside Church Free after-school program for students grades 6-12. Games, homework help, open gym, free meal. Please help us spread the word to the community!
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES: Sundays, 9:00 & 10:45A. Join us again on Sunday mornings! Learn more at hillsidemn.org/visit.
MONDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Mondays, April 1-May 6, 7-8:30P, Cafeteria. Join Traci Richard and other women for the 6-week study Ruth: Loved With an Everlasting Love. Starts tomorrow night!
Learn more & sign up at hillsidemn.org/events.
FIRST FRIDAY PRAYER: This Friday, April 5. Call in to our 6:00A prayer call,
or sign up for an hour to pray as we seek to cover all 24 hours with prayer!
Learn more and sign up at hillsidemn.org/24hours.
BAPTISMS: Sunday, April 7, both services. Are you ready to take the step of baptism? Learn more & sign up at hillsidemn.org/events.
SENIOR ADULT HYMN SING: Saturday, April 6, 2:00-4:00P, Cafeteria. Come for fellowship, to sing hymns of praise, and to reflect on our Christian
heritage! Registration helpful, but not required. Sign up at hillsidemn.org/events
or at the Ministry Counter today following the service.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER: Next Sunday, April 7, Serving
between 8:30A-12:30P, Cafeteria. Enjoy a tasty breakfast and help our high school students raise funds for their summer missions trip to Chicago! Freewill donations encouraged.
TOGETHER FOR GOOD INTEREST MEETING & VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Tuesday, April 9, 5:30, Hillside. Join us in coming alongside vulnerable families in the Twin Cities. There are two ways to come learn more on April 9:
• 30-Minute Interest Meeting (5:30-6P): Come learn a little more about TFG and ways you can get involved! No registration required.
• Foundational Training (5:30-9P): A solid overview, and required for those who would like to become host families or advocates. Pizza dinner included for registered attendees. Register at hillsidemn.org/events.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION 2024: Saturday, April 13, 6:30-8, Hillside. Have you served at Hillside in any capacity over the last year? The Hillside Staff would like to invite you to an evening of fun with Comedy Sportz and dessert to follow! Register by April 7 at hillsidemn.org/events.
UPCOMING BRIDAL SHOWERS:
• Sarah Medford: Saturday, April 6, 10:00A, Hillside Lobby. Hosted by Gingerich small group women. Fiance: David Geissler. Registered at Crate & Barrel & Amazon.
• Samantha Kothari: Saturday, April 13, 2024, 10:00A, Hillside Lobby. Hosted by Rochelle Brecheisen, Hannah Liu, Piper Kurschner, Sue Kurschner, & Ruth Whipple. Fiance: Josh Swanson. Registries can be found on theknot.com.
CHILD DEDICATIONS: Sunday, April 21, both services. Learn more & sign up at hillsidemn.org/events.
A NOTE FROM THE ELDER TEAM:
At our upcoming Family Meeting on June 2, we will be voting on new elders. Two of our current elders will be ending their sixth year of faithful service, and our bylaws stipulate that is the maximum amount of time that can be served consecutively. The Elder Team welcomes your recommendation(s) for candidates for consideration. Send submissions here by April 8
For a Complete List of Upcoming Events &
Opportunities, Visit hillsidemn.org/events.