Hillside Missionary Church
8/15/21 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
Saturday 5:00 PM
In this passage of God’s Word, we see Jesus teaching His disciples how to pray. From this encounter we learn several lessons on prayer:
1. Realize that prayer changes us
Phil. 4:6-7, 1 Tim. 2:1-4, Matt. 26:41, John 15:5
2. You don’t have to impress God with your prayers
Matt. 6:7-13, Rom. 8:26, Ecc. 5:1-3
3. Acknowledge God for who He is
Ps. 115:3, 1 Pet. 5:7, Eph. 3:20
4. Prioritize God’s will
Ps. 37:4, Matt. 6:33, 1 John 5:14-15, Jam. 4:3
5. Ask for your needs
Jam. 1:13, Matt. 6:14-15, Ps. 37:4, Rom. 8:32
6. Seek God’s help for your depravity
Rom. 7:15-20, 1 Cor. 10:13, Matt. 26:41, 1 John 1:9, Mark 11:25
7. Pray with boldness, persistence, and confidence
Mark 11:24, 1 Thess. 5:16-18, Col. 4:2, Ps. 34:17, Rom. 8:28, Luke 18:1-8, Matt. 18:19-20, 21:22, Ps. 84:11, Heb. 4:16
1. Realize that prayer changes us
Phil. 4:6-7, 1 Tim. 2:1-4, Matt. 26:41, John 15:5
2. You don’t have to impress God with your prayers
Matt. 6:7-13, Rom. 8:26, Ecc. 5:1-3
3. Acknowledge God for who He is
Ps. 115:3, 1 Pet. 5:7, Eph. 3:20
4. Prioritize God’s will
Ps. 37:4, Matt. 6:33, 1 John 5:14-15, Jam. 4:3
5. Ask for your needs
Jam. 1:13, Matt. 6:14-15, Ps. 37:4, Rom. 8:32
6. Seek God’s help for your depravity
Rom. 7:15-20, 1 Cor. 10:13, Matt. 26:41, 1 John 1:9, Mark 11:25
7. Pray with boldness, persistence, and confidence
Mark 11:24, 1 Thess. 5:16-18, Col. 4:2, Ps. 34:17, Rom. 8:28, Luke 18:1-8, Matt. 18:19-20, 21:22, Ps. 84:11, Heb. 4:16
Reflection Questions
1. On a scale from 1-10, rate your current prayer life. Why did you put that number down? What in your life has impacted your prayer life?
2. What would it practically look like for you to deepen your prayer life? What changes would you have to make to accomplish that?
3. How do you think it would change your life if you were better able to invest in your relationship with God through prayer?
1. On a scale from 1-10, rate your current prayer life. Why did you put that number down? What in your life has impacted your prayer life?
2. What would it practically look like for you to deepen your prayer life? What changes would you have to make to accomplish that?
3. How do you think it would change your life if you were better able to invest in your relationship with God through prayer?
Current Prayer Requests
CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS:Pray for Sam Bely who broke his left index finger and had to have surgery on it. Pray for Brittney Savill who broke her toe. Also pray for Patty Ewing as she recovers from her knee surgery. Pray for Luis Caban who has been infected with T.B.
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 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. Pray for our transition back into the sanctuary.
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 students, teachers, administrators, and all other school staff as they head into another school year.
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 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. Pray for our transition back into the sanctuary.
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 students, teachers, administrators, and all other school staff as they head into another school year.
Numbers
Attendance for 8/8/21 Service
In-person: 46
Online Views (8/8/21 to 8/13/21): 6
Giving
Online (8/2/21 to 8/8/21): $170
In-Person (8/8/21): $5,204 general
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
In-person: 46
Online Views (8/8/21 to 8/13/21): 6
Giving
Online (8/2/21 to 8/8/21): $170
In-Person (8/8/21): $5,204 general
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.
Workdays
Thank you to everyone who came out to help at the workdays to care for our building. We truly appreciate your help! There are no upcoming scheduled workdays.
Building Changes
Starting this Sunday, August 15th, we will be having our worship services in the sanctuary, instead of the gym. This will mean that we will start using the center entrance as our main entrance once again. Also, the east wing of our building will be the new kids’ ministry area. Please ask a greater if you have questions about where things are in the building.