Hillside Missionary Church
4/3/22 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.
Locations & Times
21567 Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN 46614, USA
Sunday 10:45 AM
Guest Information Card
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
https://hmcworship.com/im-new/In this passage of God’s Word, we see Jesus clearly spelling out what He taught in the last passage, through telling a parable. By taking a close look at this parable, we can learn more about God, and avoid the mistakes that the Old Testament people fell into.
This parable teaches us that God:
1. Created everything
Luke 20:9, Gen. 1:1-31, Ps. 104:24, 121:2, John 1:1-3, Col. 1:16
2. Gives us responsibility
Luke 20:9, 16:10, Rom. 12:6-8, Col. 3:23
3. Asks for us to sacrifice some
Luke 20:10, Duet. 15:10, 2 Cor. 9:6-7, 1 Tim. 6:17-19
4. Is gracious and keeps reaching out
Luke 20:11-12, Ps. 86:5, 15, 103:8, 116:5, 145:8
5. Is willing to sacrifice everything for us
Luke 20:13-15, John 3:16-17, Rom. 5:8, 1 John 2:2, Titus 2:14
6. Gives us ample opportunities to respond
Luke 20:10-15, 1 John 1:9, 2 Pet. 3:9, Lam. 3:21-22
7. Holds us accountable
Luke 20:16-18, 1 Cor. 3:8, Rom. 14:12, Gal. 6:1-5, Heb. 4:13
This parable teaches us that God:
1. Created everything
Luke 20:9, Gen. 1:1-31, Ps. 104:24, 121:2, John 1:1-3, Col. 1:16
2. Gives us responsibility
Luke 20:9, 16:10, Rom. 12:6-8, Col. 3:23
3. Asks for us to sacrifice some
Luke 20:10, Duet. 15:10, 2 Cor. 9:6-7, 1 Tim. 6:17-19
4. Is gracious and keeps reaching out
Luke 20:11-12, Ps. 86:5, 15, 103:8, 116:5, 145:8
5. Is willing to sacrifice everything for us
Luke 20:13-15, John 3:16-17, Rom. 5:8, 1 John 2:2, Titus 2:14
6. Gives us ample opportunities to respond
Luke 20:10-15, 1 John 1:9, 2 Pet. 3:9, Lam. 3:21-22
7. Holds us accountable
Luke 20:16-18, 1 Cor. 3:8, Rom. 14:12, Gal. 6:1-5, Heb. 4:13
Reflection Questions
1. Had you ever heard this taught before? What stood out to you?
2. In this passage of God’s Word, it is clear that the listeners did not fully comprehend what our accountability to God looks like (see Luke 20:16). How can you better remember that you will be held accountable to God?
3. Evaluate your own life. If you continue down the path that you are on now, will you end up like the tenants of the vineyard in the parable that we talked about today? Why or why not?
4. What practical step(s) can you take to better know who God is, and avoid the mistakes of the Old Testament era, where people turned away from God?
5. 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 taught before? What stood out to you?
2. In this passage of God’s Word, it is clear that the listeners did not fully comprehend what our accountability to God looks like (see Luke 20:16). How can you better remember that you will be held accountable to God?
3. Evaluate your own life. If you continue down the path that you are on now, will you end up like the tenants of the vineyard in the parable that we talked about today? Why or why not?
4. What practical step(s) can you take to better know who God is, and avoid the mistakes of the Old Testament era, where people turned away from God?
5. 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 the Rollfs.
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 the Rollfs.
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 3/27/22: 50
Online views (through 3/24/22): 10
Giving
Online (3/21/22-3/27/22): $303 for general
In-Person on 3/27/22: $755 for general, $80 for missions, $10 for foster closet
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
In-person on 3/27/22: 50
Online views (through 3/24/22): 10
Giving
Online (3/21/22-3/27/22): $303 for general
In-Person on 3/27/22: $755 for general, $80 for missions, $10 for foster closet
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
Baptism Service
We are planning to have baptisms on Easter morning during service this year. If you are interested in getting baptized, please talk to pastor Josh.
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.
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
Pray for the Ukraine
Our denomination, the Missionary Church, has set a prayer guide to pray for the Ukraine.
https://www.mcusa.org/pray-for-ukraine/Ukraine Relief Project
Our denomination, the Missionary Church, has set a relief project fund for the Ukraine. The funds for this project will be used to provide crisis relief for those caught up in the turmoil in and near Ukraine.
https://wpartners.org/ministries/projects/world-partners-ukraine-relief-project