Hillside Missionary Church
5/2/21 Worship Gathering
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
Friday 5:00 PM
Many times we miss understand what forgiveness means. When we do this it inhibits our ability to understand the depth of the forgiveness that God has for us. In this passage of God’s Word, we see Jesus portraying God’s forgiveness. By taking a close look at it we can learn what God’s forgiveness looks like:
1. God is gracious, no matter your background
Luke 7:36-50, Ps. 86:15, 103:8, 116:5, 145:8, Joel 2:13, Ex. 34:6
2.Forgiving others starts with grasping God’s forgiveness towards ourselves
Luke 6:37, 7:47, Matt. 6:12-15, 18:21-22, Mark 11:25, Eph. 4:32
3. We do not earn God’s forgiveness
Luke 7:50, Eph. 1:7, 2:8-9
1. God is gracious, no matter your background
Luke 7:36-50, Ps. 86:15, 103:8, 116:5, 145:8, Joel 2:13, Ex. 34:6
2.Forgiving others starts with grasping God’s forgiveness towards ourselves
Luke 6:37, 7:47, Matt. 6:12-15, 18:21-22, Mark 11:25, Eph. 4:32
3. We do not earn God’s forgiveness
Luke 7:50, Eph. 1:7, 2:8-9
Reflection Questions
1. In this story, Jesus portrays what His forgiveness looks like. After taking a look at this story, do you feel like you have a greater understanding of God’s forgiveness? How does that greater understanding change you?
2. Simon the Pharisee saw this woman for what she had done, instead of her current devotion for Christ. Have you ever struggled with holding a grudge or biasness towards someone or a certain group of people? Do you have a grudge or biasness towards someone right now? How does having a greater understanding of God’s forgiveness help you to view that person/people more like God views them?
3. Even though the woman’s faith certainly impacted her actions, Jesus says that it was the woman’s faith, not her actions, that saved her. Have you ever struggled with feeling like you had to earn God’s forgiveness? Do you still struggle with that? If so, how? How did that attitude impact your relationship with God?
1. In this story, Jesus portrays what His forgiveness looks like. After taking a look at this story, do you feel like you have a greater understanding of God’s forgiveness? How does that greater understanding change you?
2. Simon the Pharisee saw this woman for what she had done, instead of her current devotion for Christ. Have you ever struggled with holding a grudge or biasness towards someone or a certain group of people? Do you have a grudge or biasness towards someone right now? How does having a greater understanding of God’s forgiveness help you to view that person/people more like God views them?
3. Even though the woman’s faith certainly impacted her actions, Jesus says that it was the woman’s faith, not her actions, that saved her. Have you ever struggled with feeling like you had to earn God’s forgiveness? Do you still struggle with that? If so, how? How did that attitude impact your relationship with God?
Current Prayer Requests
CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS:Rev. Ken Fetter's wife, Jo, entered her Savior's loving arms last week after an extended illness. Please keep the Fetter family in your prayers during this time of loss. Also, Luis Caban, who recently started coming to Hillside, severely broke his back and had to be hospitalized. He has had to move to a nursing home for rehabilitation.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Erdels.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for Carolyn Neiswender.
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 Erdels.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for Carolyn Neiswender.
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 4/25/21 Service
In-person: 45
Online Views: (N/A)
Giving
Online (4/18/21 to 4/25/21): $505 for general
In-Person (4/18/21): $253 for general, $20 for missions
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
In-person: 45
Online Views: (N/A)
Giving
Online (4/18/21 to 4/25/21): $505 for general
In-Person (4/18/21): $253 for general, $20 for missions
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
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 women’s Bible study is happening on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 AM and is 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.
Workday - June 6th
Thank you to everyone who came out to help at yesterday’s workday. We truly appreciate your help. We will be having another workday on June 6th from 9am-12pm. Any and all help is appreciated! Also, if you have any time throughout the week that you would like to help out with the sanctuary project, please let Pastor Josh know. We would love to have your help!