Hillside Missionary Church
Hillside Missionary Church - 1/31/21 Service
Whether you’re a guest or a long-time attendee we’re glad you’re here with us. We’re 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. If you're new with us today, thank for joining us! We truly believe that you’re not here by accident and that God has some amazing plans for your life. If you’d like some information about who we are and how to get plugged in here at Hillside, please fill out the “I’m New” page on our website, hmcworship.com/im-new/
Locations & Times
21567 Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN 46614, USA
Thursday 4:00 PM
4. Turning your faith into purely intellectual knowledge
Luke 4:34, Matt. 22:36-40, Heb. 4:12, James 2:19-20
5. Boiling your faith down to rituals
Luke 4:36, 1 Sam. 15:22-23, Matt. 7:22
6. Not serving in any way
Luke 4:38-39, James 2:14-17
1. After taking a look at Jesus’ story here in chapter 4 of the Gospel of Luke, what stands out to you the most? Have you ever studied or heard this story taught on before? If you’re familiar with the story, did you notice anything that you haven’t noticed before?
2. Have you ever struggled with treating your faith more like an intellectual exercise about God rather than a relationship with God? If so, why? Do you still struggle with that? If so, how?
3. Have you ever struggled with treating your faith more like a regular ritual that you have to keep? If so, why? Do you still struggle with that? If so, how?
4. Have you ever had a season of your life, since you’ve been a Christian, that you were not serving in any way? If so, what did that season of your life look like? How did it impact your relationship with the Lord?
5. As we talked about handing over all of who we are over to God, did the Lord bring to your mind any aspects of your life that you can better surrender to Him? Do you feel like God has asked you to surrender that aspect of your life over to Him before? If so, what’s stopped you from giving it God?
6. Paint a picture in your mind of what your life would look like if you truly handed over everything to Him? What would look differently? Would you be less angry, self-centered, anxious, ect.?
7. What practical step(s) can you take better hand over every aspect of who you are over to God so that He can transform you? Who can keep you accountable to that?
Current Prayer Requests
CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS: Pray for Randy and Connie as they face uncertainty with their job situations. Pray for Sam who has a TB. Pray for Carolyn Nieswender who feel and broke her wrist.<br> <br>MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Mishkins in Israel.<br> <br>FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Fricks.<br> <br>HILLSIDE HAPPENINGS: Pray that the church would continue to stay unified under Christ. Pray for our online services and for the people joining us there. Pray that God would use us to bring His Kingdom here. Pray for the foster closet, as they are helping a new foster closet as they are currently in need of more volunteers.<br> <br>CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Pray for the current health pandemic in our world and in our country. Pray for medical staff and for our leaders as they navigate how to best help. Pray for our teachers and school administrators. Pray for the unrest and divisions in our country. Pray for our leaders, current and future. Pray for the political unrest.
Numbers
Attendance for 1/24/21 Service<br>In-person: 36<br>Online Views (through 1/28/21): 24<br> <br>Giving<br>Online (1/18/20 to 1/24/21): $435 for general<br>In-Person (1/24/21): $1025 for general<br>Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1,480
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, then please consider joining a small group! Contact Pastor Josh.
In-Person Service Update
Thank you for your continual faithfulness and flexibility during these times. We especially appreciate those 8+ years old wearing their mask when not seated 6+ feet away from those outside of their household. Please remember, no offering plates will be passed; instead we ask you to give online or via the giving box near the gym entrance. Tables are set up in the back row of the gym for families with young children. 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.
Women's Bible Study
A new women’s Bible study is being started on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 AM and will be meeting at the church building. For more information please contact April Rollf.