Hillside Missionary Church
10/3/21 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
How to make a lasting impact in God’s Kingdom:
1. Don’t get led astray by legalism
Luke 13:10-17, Rom. 14:1-4, Gal. 5:1, Mark 7:6-7,
Matt. 23:23, Hosea 6:6, Ps. 51:17
2. Realize small steps of faith can have massive outcomes
Luke 13:18-21, 16:10, Matt. 25:21-23
3. Endure over time and don’t give up
Luke 13:18-21, 21:19, Is. 40:3-31, Gal. 5:22-23, 6:9, James 1:2-4 & 12, 5:11, Rom. 2:7, 5:3-5, 12:12, Heb. 10:36, 12:1-15, 2 Thess. 1:4, 3:5 & 13, Eph. 6:18, 2 Tim. 2:12, Matt. 24:13, 1 Cor. 9:14, 13:7, 16:13, Acts 14:22, Rev. 3:10-11
1. The religious leader undoubtably cased harm because of their legalistic tendencies. What examples have you personally witnessed of legalism? What was the outcome of those examples? Did any of those examples impact you personally?
2. In Luke 13:18-21, Jesus likens the kingdom of God to two small things: planting a small seed and putting in leaven until a large amount of flour was leavened. How could you be faithful with the small things that God has put in your life? What kind of an impact could those small steps of faith have?
3. In both examples that Jesus likens the kingdom of God to, there is some aspect of waiting. Whether it be for the flour to leaven or the tree to grow, time and waiting are involved. How patient are you? What kind of impact could thinking more long-term have as you try and be faithful with what God has given to you?
Current Prayer Requests
CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS:Pray for Eliza, Katy Gottwald’s daughter. She is pregnant and due in November, but is looking like she will deliver early, this week.<br> <br>MISSIONARIES: This month pray for Jayne Johnston.<br> <br>FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for Jim Hodges. <br> <br>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. Pray for our children’s ministry as it is getting built back up.<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 students, teachers, administrators, and all other school staff as they head into another school year. Pray for Afghanistan, especially the church there. Pray for the recent destruction due to the hurricanes.
Numbers
Attendance for 9/26/21 Service<br>In-person: 45<br>Online Views (9/26/21 to 9/30/21): 6<br> <br>Giving<br>Online (9/20/21 to 9/26/21): $135<br>In-Person (9/26/21): $850.81 for general, $20 for benevolence<br> <br>Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
Fall Family Fun Night
On Friday, Oct. 22nd, we are having a fall fun event for the whole family. This will give everyone an opportunity to fellowship together and there will be fun, fall things for the kids to do. We are also looking for people who are interested in decorating their car trunks and handing out candy.
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.
Groups
We believe that our faith grows best when we surround ourselves with other believers. That’s why we encourage everyone to be a part of one of our groups, where we can intentionally share our lives with one another. There is a Sunday School group meeting on Sunday mornings before Service at 9:30. Our small groups are also in the process of starting for the fall. If you would like to be a part of one, please reach out to Pastor Josh.