Hillside Missionary Church
3/6/22 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
Sunday 10:45 AM
In this passage of God’s Word, we see Jesus continuing His Journey towards Jerusalem. Just before He arrives, He encounters a crowd who has misguided expectations of what was going to happen once Jesus entered Jerusalem. He teaches them what it will actually look like, and specifically what each individual’s job is, through a parable. By taking a look at this parable, we can learn how we are to be found faithful:
1. Remember, you have a purpose
Luke 19:12-13, Matt. 28:19-20, Rom. 8:28, Ps. 138:8, 57:2, 1 Cor. 10:31, Eph. 2:10
a. So don’t get distracted
Luke 19:14, Phil. 4:8, Ps. 19:14, Gal. 5:16-26
2. Have a long-term mindset
Luke 19:15-19, 14:28-32, Prov. 21:5, Phil. 3:14, Matt. 19:26, John 4:34
3. Avoid an unhealthy fear of the Lord
Luke 19:20-26, Prov. 1:7, Matt. 10:28, Ps. 33:8, 111:10, Ecc. 12:13,
Heb. 12:5-11, 28-29, 13:5, Rom. 8:38-39
4. Remember, Jesus is coming back
Luke 19:27, Matt. 24:24, 42, Acts 1:11, John 14:3, Titus 2:13
1. Remember, you have a purpose
Luke 19:12-13, Matt. 28:19-20, Rom. 8:28, Ps. 138:8, 57:2, 1 Cor. 10:31, Eph. 2:10
a. So don’t get distracted
Luke 19:14, Phil. 4:8, Ps. 19:14, Gal. 5:16-26
2. Have a long-term mindset
Luke 19:15-19, 14:28-32, Prov. 21:5, Phil. 3:14, Matt. 19:26, John 4:34
3. Avoid an unhealthy fear of the Lord
Luke 19:20-26, Prov. 1:7, Matt. 10:28, Ps. 33:8, 111:10, Ecc. 12:13,
Heb. 12:5-11, 28-29, 13:5, Rom. 8:38-39
4. Remember, Jesus is coming back
Luke 19:27, Matt. 24:24, 42, Acts 1:11, John 14:3, Titus 2:13
Reflection Questions
1. Had you ever heard this parable taught on before? What stood out to you?
2. In this parable, Jesus makes it clear that every believer has a job to accomplish (see Luke 19:13, Eph. 2:10 and Rom. 8:28). How do you think it would change your everyday life if you better remembered the work God has for your life?
3. The servants that the nobleman gave the mina to probably had several distractions around them that could have caused them to not put mina to good work (see Luke 19:14). What are some major distractions that inhibit you from being faithful to the work that God has put before you?
4. The nobleman was likely gone for a significant amount of time (see Luke 19:15-16). The ones who were faithful must have had a long-term mindset in order to remain faithful. How good are you at having a long-term mindset about what God has called you to? What stops you from having a long-term mindset?
5. The servant who didn’t put the mina to work had an unhealthy fear of the nobleman (see Luke 19:20-23). Do you struggle with having an unhealthy fear of God? If so, what does your unhealthy fear look like? Is there anything that causes you to have that unhealthy fear? What would it look like for you to have a more Biblical fear of the Lord? What in your life needs to change in order for you to have a more Biblical fear of the Lord?
6. This parable makes it clear that Jesus is coming back, and when He does, He will hold people accountable (see Luke 19:27 and Revelation 22:12). How would it change your everyday life if you better remembered that?
7. What is your biggest take away about how this passage affects your life? What do you need to work on? Who can you share this with and ask you to keep you accountable to accomplishing this?
1. Had you ever heard this parable taught on before? What stood out to you?
2. In this parable, Jesus makes it clear that every believer has a job to accomplish (see Luke 19:13, Eph. 2:10 and Rom. 8:28). How do you think it would change your everyday life if you better remembered the work God has for your life?
3. The servants that the nobleman gave the mina to probably had several distractions around them that could have caused them to not put mina to good work (see Luke 19:14). What are some major distractions that inhibit you from being faithful to the work that God has put before you?
4. The nobleman was likely gone for a significant amount of time (see Luke 19:15-16). The ones who were faithful must have had a long-term mindset in order to remain faithful. How good are you at having a long-term mindset about what God has called you to? What stops you from having a long-term mindset?
5. The servant who didn’t put the mina to work had an unhealthy fear of the nobleman (see Luke 19:20-23). Do you struggle with having an unhealthy fear of God? If so, what does your unhealthy fear look like? Is there anything that causes you to have that unhealthy fear? What would it look like for you to have a more Biblical fear of the Lord? What in your life needs to change in order for you to have a more Biblical fear of the Lord?
6. This parable makes it clear that Jesus is coming back, and when He does, He will hold people accountable (see Luke 19:27 and Revelation 22:12). How would it change your everyday life if you better remembered that?
7. What is your biggest take away about how this passage affects your life? What do you need to work on? Who can you share this with and ask you to keep you accountable to accomplishing this?
Current Prayer Requests
CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS:Pray for Jerry Jamrozy, who has bone cancer. Please pray for Katy as she recovers from surgery. Pray for the Erdels and their new baby. Pray for Daniel, who has a pinched nerve in his shoulder.
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 Jim Hodges.
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 war in the Ukraine.
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 Jim Hodges.
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 war in the Ukraine.
Numbers
Attendance
In-person on 2/27/22: 50
Online views (through 3/3/22): 6
Giving
Online (2/21/22-2/27/22): $303 for general
In-Person on 2/27/22: $2162 for general, $80 for missions
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
In-person on 2/27/22: 50
Online views (through 3/3/22): 6
Giving
Online (2/21/22-2/27/22): $303 for general
In-Person on 2/27/22: $2162 for general, $80 for missions
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
The Foster Closet
The foster closet is looking for a few volunteers that can spare two hours one Saturday a month for their open shop hours. This will be going on for the next 3 to 4 months. For more information, see April Rollf.
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.
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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.