Hillside Missionary Church
Hillside Missionary Church - 2/28/21 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 5:00 PM
Who has God placed in your life that does not know Christ? In this passage of God’s Word we see some friends who seem to stop at nothing in order to get their friend in front of Jesus. By taking a look at their story we can learn how we can do the same. Here are 4 observations of these friends:
1.They acted as a team
Luke 5:18, 1 Cor. 3:6-9
2.They persevered
Luke 5:19, Gal. 6:9
3.They acted out of faith
Luke 5:20-25, 2 Cor. 5:6-10
4.Their actions had a domino effect
Luke 5:26, Matt. 28:19-20, John 14:6
1.They acted as a team
Luke 5:18, 1 Cor. 3:6-9
2.They persevered
Luke 5:19, Gal. 6:9
3.They acted out of faith
Luke 5:20-25, 2 Cor. 5:6-10
4.Their actions had a domino effect
Luke 5:26, Matt. 28:19-20, John 14:6
Reflection Questions
1. As we talked about this story, did the Lord bring to your mind anyone that He has placed in your life that you feel led to reach out to? Have you ever felt led to reach out to this person before? If so, did you? Why or why not?
2. There were numerous things that could have stopped these friends from bringing their paralyzed friend to Jesus. What typically stops you from having conversations about your faith with people?
3. The friends from this story must have acted as a team. Have you ever thought of evangelism as a team effort before? How so? How could having more of a team mindset help you better invite people to have a relationship with Christ? Who are the believers in your life that could pray for you and the unbelieving people that God has placed in your life?
4. Because the friends got the paralyzed man to Jesus, Jesus healed the man and everyone in the surrounding area was amazed. Dream about what the domino effect could be if you started praying for and having conversations about your faith with the unbelievers in your life. What could that domino effect look like?
5. What practical step(s) can you take to reach out to the unbelieving people in your life? Who can keep you accountable to that?
1. As we talked about this story, did the Lord bring to your mind anyone that He has placed in your life that you feel led to reach out to? Have you ever felt led to reach out to this person before? If so, did you? Why or why not?
2. There were numerous things that could have stopped these friends from bringing their paralyzed friend to Jesus. What typically stops you from having conversations about your faith with people?
3. The friends from this story must have acted as a team. Have you ever thought of evangelism as a team effort before? How so? How could having more of a team mindset help you better invite people to have a relationship with Christ? Who are the believers in your life that could pray for you and the unbelieving people that God has placed in your life?
4. Because the friends got the paralyzed man to Jesus, Jesus healed the man and everyone in the surrounding area was amazed. Dream about what the domino effect could be if you started praying for and having conversations about your faith with the unbelievers in your life. What could that domino effect look like?
5. What practical step(s) can you take to reach out to the unbelieving people in your life? 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.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Yagers.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for Katy Gottwald.
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.
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.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Yagers.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for Katy Gottwald.
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.
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 2/21/21 Service
In-person: 43
Online Views (through 2/24/21): 131
Giving
Online (2/14/20 to 2/21/21): $305 for general
In-Person (2/21/21): $1,676 for general, $400 for missions
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1,480
In-person: 43
Online Views (through 2/24/21): 131
Giving
Online (2/14/20 to 2/21/21): $305 for general
In-Person (2/21/21): $1,676 for general, $400 for missions
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.
Open Sorting Hour at the Foster Closet
Want to help out at the foster closet but can’t commit to helping regularly? That’s ok! Every Friday from 12:30-1:30 is an open sorting hour. If you’d like to help during the open sorting hour, please text Tammi Fisher at (216) 526-9974.