Hillside Missionary Church
1/30/22 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
Wednesday 7:00 PM
In this passage of God’s Word, we see Jesus continuing His Journey towards Jerusalem. As He does, He tells a parable of two men, teaching His listeners about humility. Then, Jesus follows up the parable by correcting His disciples when they rebuke people for bringing their babies to Jesus. By taking a look at this passage, we can see how to stay humble:
1. Don’t compare yourself to others
Instead, compare yourself to God’s standards
Luke 18:11-13, Is. 64:6, Rom. 3:10-12, 23, Ps. 14:3, 53:3
2. Don’t focus on your own good works
Instead, focus on God’s work
Luke 18:11-13, John 3:16, Rom. 3:23-25, 10:9-10, 1 Tim. 2:5-6
3. Have child-like faith
Luke 18:15-17, Matt. 18:1-14, 1 Pet. 2:2, John 1:12
1. Don’t compare yourself to others
Instead, compare yourself to God’s standards
Luke 18:11-13, Is. 64:6, Rom. 3:10-12, 23, Ps. 14:3, 53:3
2. Don’t focus on your own good works
Instead, focus on God’s work
Luke 18:11-13, John 3:16, Rom. 3:23-25, 10:9-10, 1 Tim. 2:5-6
3. Have child-like faith
Luke 18:15-17, Matt. 18:1-14, 1 Pet. 2:2, John 1:12
Reflection Questions
1. After reading and hearing about Jesus teaching about humility, evaluate your own life. What do you do well? What do you need to work on?
2. How would it change your relationship with the Lord if you were more humble? How would it change your interactions with others?
3. What are some practical steps that you can take right now to improve your humility? Who can keep you accountable to that?
1. After reading and hearing about Jesus teaching about humility, evaluate your own life. What do you do well? What do you need to work on?
2. How would it change your relationship with the Lord if you were more humble? How would it change your interactions with others?
3. What are some practical steps that you can take right now to improve your humility? Who can keep you accountable to that?
Current Prayer Requests
CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS:Please pray for the Lubbers and the Soules as Greg Lubbers (son of Gene and Dorothy and brother to Becky), died last week. Also, pray for Jerry Jamrozy, who has bone cancer.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Bellas.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for Donna Gibson.
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 our children’s ministry as it is getting built back up.
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. Pray for the recent destruction due to storms.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Bellas.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for Donna Gibson.
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 our children’s ministry as it is getting built back up.
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. Pray for the recent destruction due to storms.
Numbers
Attendance
In-person on 1/23/22: 28
Online views (through 1/27/22): 15
Giving
Online (1/17/22-1/23/22): $295 for general
In-Person on 1/23/22: will be included in next week’s offering
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
In-person on 1/23/22: 28
Online views (through 1/27/22): 15
Giving
Online (1/17/22-1/23/22): $295 for general
In-Person on 1/23/22: will be included in next week’s offering
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
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.
Email List
If you do not receive our weekly emails, announcements, and prayer requests, please join our email list! You can do so by going to hmcworship.com/im-new
Bible Reading Plans
Bible reading plans, to help you read through the Bible in a year, are available at the welcome center. These plans come along with a podcast, and also connect with the Youversion Bible app, to make it as convenient as possible.
Women's Retreat
Mark your calendars for this year’s district women’s retreat, happening on Saturday, March 12th. For more information, please see Tammi Fisher. More details to come.