Hillside Missionary Church
6/20/21 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
In this passage of God’s Word we see Jesus teaching His disciples who He is. But Jesus doesn’t just leave it at that; inherent in teaching them who He is, is teaching them what it means to follow Him. Knowing who Jesus is and following in His ways isn’t enough. We must acknowledge who Jesus is, accept Him as our personal Lord and Savior, and allow Him to transform us into the person who He created us to be. This is the foundation of which our faith is built, and it is imperative that we grasp it. Jesus’ instructions teach us that:
1. Jesus is God, and through having faith in Him we are saved
Luke 9:20, John 1:18, 3:16, 10:30-33, Phi. 2:5-6, Col. 2:9-10, Eph. 2:8-9
2. Following Jesus demands that we deny ourselves in pursuit of Him
Luke 9:23-27, 14:26-33, 16:33 2 Cor. 5:15, Gal. 2:20
3. Following Jesus means partnering with Him to further His Kingdom
Luke 9:33-36, John 15:4-5, Phil. 2:13, 1 Cor. 3:7
1. Jesus is God, and through having faith in Him we are saved
Luke 9:20, John 1:18, 3:16, 10:30-33, Phi. 2:5-6, Col. 2:9-10, Eph. 2:8-9
2. Following Jesus demands that we deny ourselves in pursuit of Him
Luke 9:23-27, 14:26-33, 16:33 2 Cor. 5:15, Gal. 2:20
3. Following Jesus means partnering with Him to further His Kingdom
Luke 9:33-36, John 15:4-5, Phil. 2:13, 1 Cor. 3:7
Reflection Questions
1. Jesus made sure that His disciples knew who He was, and it is imperative that we know who Jesus says that He is. Have you ever had an unhealthy mentality of who Jesus is? Why did you have that mentality? Does anyone close to you have an unhealthy mentality of who Jesus is? Why do you think they have that mentality? How could you come alongside them and let them know who Jesus said that He is in a healthy manor?
2. In Luke 9:23-27 Jesus told His disciples about the necessity of denying themselves in order to follow Him. In what ways have you felt the Lord leading you in the past to deny yourself? Were you faithful to that? In what ways do you feel the Lord leading you to deny yourself now and how can you be faithful to that?
3. Peter wanted to build tents for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah so that they could stay up in the mountain together. That wasn’t Jesus’ plan, though. Jesus had a plan that involved Him dying on the cross, resurrecting 3 days later, as well as His followers partnering with Him to further God’s Kingdom. In what ways do you feel led to partner with God to further His Kingdom, and how can you be faithful to His leading?
1. Jesus made sure that His disciples knew who He was, and it is imperative that we know who Jesus says that He is. Have you ever had an unhealthy mentality of who Jesus is? Why did you have that mentality? Does anyone close to you have an unhealthy mentality of who Jesus is? Why do you think they have that mentality? How could you come alongside them and let them know who Jesus said that He is in a healthy manor?
2. In Luke 9:23-27 Jesus told His disciples about the necessity of denying themselves in order to follow Him. In what ways have you felt the Lord leading you in the past to deny yourself? Were you faithful to that? In what ways do you feel the Lord leading you to deny yourself now and how can you be faithful to that?
3. Peter wanted to build tents for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah so that they could stay up in the mountain together. That wasn’t Jesus’ plan, though. Jesus had a plan that involved Him dying on the cross, resurrecting 3 days later, as well as His followers partnering with Him to further God’s Kingdom. In what ways do you feel led to partner with God to further His Kingdom, and how can you be faithful to His leading?
Current Prayer Requests
CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS: Pray for Sam Bely who broke his left index finger and had to have surgery on it last week. Pray for Brittney Savill who broke her toe. Also pray for Patty Ewing as she recovers from her knee surgery.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Hubleys.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Barb Beutler.
HILLSIDE HAPPENINGS: Pray that the church would continue to stay unified under Christ. Pray for our livestream and for the people joining us there. Pray that God would use us to bring His Kingdom here. Pray for the various building projects and workdays that are going on right now.
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 the unrest and divisions in our country. Pray for our leaders, current and future.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Hubleys.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Barb Beutler.
HILLSIDE HAPPENINGS: Pray that the church would continue to stay unified under Christ. Pray for our livestream and for the people joining us there. Pray that God would use us to bring His Kingdom here. Pray for the various building projects and workdays that are going on right now.
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 the unrest and divisions in our country. Pray for our leaders, current and future.
Numbers
Attendance for 6/13/21 Service
In-person: 42
Online Views (through 6/17/21): 9
Giving
Online (5/31/21 to 6/6/21): $170 for general
In-Person (6/6/21): $570 for general and $80 for missions
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
In-person: 42
Online Views (through 6/17/21): 9
Giving
Online (5/31/21 to 6/6/21): $170 for general
In-Person (6/6/21): $570 for general and $80 for missions
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
In-Person Service Update
Please remember, no offering plates will be passed; instead, we ask you to give online or via the giving box near the entrance. Tables are set up in the back row for families with young children. Because of CDC updated its guidelines, we are no longer be asking people to wear a mask and social distance. However, if you would still like to do either, we completely respect that, and we are asking for everyone to respect that as well. No one will judge you for your decision, either way (see Romans 14).
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 - July 10th
Thank you to everyone who came out to help at the workdays so far. We truly appreciate your help. We will be having another workday on July 10th 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 ongoing projects, please let Pastor Josh know. We would love to have your help!