Hillside Missionary Church
Hillside Missionary Church - Sunday Morning Service - 8/9/20
Whether you’re a guest or a long-time attendee we’re glad you’re here with us. Hillside is a friendly and caring group of Christians who are here to help people be CONNECTED with Jesus, CHANGED by Jesus, and COMMITTED to the mission of Jesus. GUESTS: Thanks for joining us today! We truly believe that you’re not here by accident and that God has some amazing plans for your life. If you feel comfortable doing so, feel free to contact pastor Josh at 574.903.7578 and let him know you are participating with us. We’d love to get you connected with us and let you know more about who we are! SERMON SERIES: Our sermon series is going through the book of Nehemiah and is entitled, “Restoring the Broken.” Today’s message, from chapter 13, covering the topic, “Gateways to Backsliding.” CONNECT: We’d love for you to connect with us online! During this time of social distancing we will be posting our entire service every week on our facebook page and youtube channel. You can also view our services on our website, hmcworship.com, by clicking on the “sermons” page. In addition to that, please continue to reach out to your church family through letters, texts, phone calls, and on social media.
Locations & Times
21567 Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN 46614, USA
Thursday 4:00 PM
Many times, when God calls us to change something in our lives, we will have a period of time marked by faithfulness. Often though, these times are short lived, and we backslide back to where we were. Unfortunately, that is the patern that we see the Israelites fall into throughout the Old Testament. That pattern is put on display here in Nehemiah chapter 13. By taking a close look at this story, we can see what led to their backsliding:
1. Letting the enemy into _______ places
Neh. 13:4-14, Eph. 4:26-27, 1 Pet. 5:8
2. Looking for _______ and ___________
Neh. 13:15-22, Prov. 21:2, Jer. 17:9-10
3. Lacking discernment in _________ with unbelievers
Neh. 13:23-27, 1 Cor. 15:33, 2 Cor. 6:14
1. Letting the enemy into _______ places
Neh. 13:4-14, Eph. 4:26-27, 1 Pet. 5:8
2. Looking for _______ and ___________
Neh. 13:15-22, Prov. 21:2, Jer. 17:9-10
3. Lacking discernment in _________ with unbelievers
Neh. 13:23-27, 1 Cor. 15:33, 2 Cor. 6:14
Reflection Questions
1. Have you ever felt God asking you to do something, and for a while you were faithful, but then you backslid? Did you fall into any of the same traps that the Israelites fell into?
2. Throughout this sermon series through the book of Nehemiah, what has God put on your heart to restore? Why do you think God has put that particular issue on your heart?
3. What practical step(s) can you take in order to prevent backsliding on what God has called you to restore in or around your life?
1. Have you ever felt God asking you to do something, and for a while you were faithful, but then you backslid? Did you fall into any of the same traps that the Israelites fell into?
2. Throughout this sermon series through the book of Nehemiah, what has God put on your heart to restore? Why do you think God has put that particular issue on your heart?
3. What practical step(s) can you take in order to prevent backsliding on what God has called you to restore in or around your life?
Opportunity to Help
We are partnering with Keller Park Missionary Church, located in the Keller Park Neighborhood here in South Bend, to help those with food insecurities during this time. You can help monetarily through their website, kellerparkchurch.org (click on the donate tab, then choose the COVID-19 Response Fund), or you can drop food items off or have them shipped to 1822 Sherman Ave. South Bend, IN. 46616. Please call/text Pastor Carrie at (574) 612-9703 before you come to make sure they are ready for your donation. Current food needs include gallons of milk (2% or whole preferred), eggs, and dinner rolls.
Giving
We have added online giving to our website, hmcworship.com. Feel free to give online, or snail mail a check to the church building at 21567 Ireland Rd. South Bend, IN. 46614. You can also give during our in-person services, via the security box in the wall located in the church foyer.
2020 Directory
If you would like to continue connecting with your church family but need people’s contact information to do that, we’d love to get that information to you! We have complied an “online-friendly,” updated version of our directory. In order to protect people’s information, we are not posting it online, though. Instead, simply contact us and we will send it to you. We can also print a paper version off if that would be easier for you. Please contact Pastor Josh.
Prayer Guide
CHURCH FAMILY HEALTH NEEDS: Continue to pray for Katy and her heart pump. Pray for the Rollfs and their new baby, Lily. Pray for the Clingenpeels, with their new baby, Ewan. Pray for the Runyons as they are in the process of selling their house. Pray for Randy as he faces uncertainty with his job situation. Pray for Bill Walters’ mother, as she as tested positive for Covid-19.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Mishkins in Israel.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Ewings.
HILLSIDE HAPPENINGS: Pray for us as transition back to in-person services, and when we should move from outdoors to indoors. Pray for the technology, that it would work without any issues. Pray that the church would continue to stay unified under Christ.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Please pray for the current health pandemic in our world and in our country. Pray for those who have the virus and for the families of those whom have died because of it. Pray for those who are at risk and susceptible to the virus. Pray for medical staff and for our leaders as they navigate how to best help. Also pray for the unrest and racial divide in our nation. Pray for our leaders.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Mishkins in Israel.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Ewings.
HILLSIDE HAPPENINGS: Pray for us as transition back to in-person services, and when we should move from outdoors to indoors. Pray for the technology, that it would work without any issues. Pray that the church would continue to stay unified under Christ.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Please pray for the current health pandemic in our world and in our country. Pray for those who have the virus and for the families of those whom have died because of it. Pray for those who are at risk and susceptible to the virus. Pray for medical staff and for our leaders as they navigate how to best help. Also pray for the unrest and racial divide in our nation. Pray for our leaders.
Numbers
Attendance
In-person (7/12): 20 Livestream Worship Service Views (8/2-6): 71
Giving
Online (7/26-8/2): $300
In-Person on 7/26: $920 for general fund, $480 for missions
Total needed weekly to meet budget: $1,575
In-person (7/12): 20 Livestream Worship Service Views (8/2-6): 71
Giving
Online (7/26-8/2): $300
In-Person on 7/26: $920 for general fund, $480 for missions
Total needed weekly to meet budget: $1,575
In-Person Service Update
In accordance with the guidance from our local officials, we will be holding outdoor services, probably until sometime around early October. We are now meeting at 10am to beat the heat, but once it starts to cool off (probably sometime around late August to early September) we will move our service time back to 10:45. During this season, when the weather is bad, we will be holding services in the gym. We will announce, via facebook and email, no later than 8:00 am Sunday morning if we will be in the gym. In accordance with the guidance from our local officials, when we are meeting in the gym, we do ask that those 8 years old and older wear a mask until they are seated at least 6 feet away from other households. Whether we are indoors or outdoors, there will be no Sunday school, children’s ministries, or coffee bar. These services will be livestreamed on Facebook, and can also be found there afterwards, as well as on our website and youtube. If you are attending in person, we ask that you bring your own lawn chair (chairs are available for those who don’t have them). No offering plates will be passed; instead we ask you to give online or via the giving box in the wall located in the church foyer. We also kindly ask you to use the restroom before you come, to ensure that our restrooms are as clean as possible for those who need to use them. Thank you for your continual faithfulness and flexibility during these times.
Graduate Connections
We recently had two young men leave for the military. We’d love for you to encourage them through written letters. In order to protect their information, please contact Pastor Josh or see the in-person, paper bulletin for their addresses.
Small Group
If you’re looking to go deeper with what Pastor Josh preaches on Sunday mornings or just looking for some extra fellowship time with your church family, a small group will be meeting on Sundays after the service. If you are interested, please contact Jen Arndt with any questions.