Hillside Missionary Church
12/25/22 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
Thursday 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/Throughout this sermon series we are looking at characters that are typically overlooked in the Christmas story, and what their stories can teach us. This week, we’re looking at something a little different. We’re going to take a look at John chapter 3 and look at Christmas from God the Father’s point of view. By doing this, we learn:
1. God knew He would have to send His Son
John 1:1-5, 3:16-17, Rom. 5:8, 1 John 4:9-10
2. It’s only through Jesus that we can be saved
John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Tim. 2:5, John 3:36
3. It’s our choice to accept or reject God
John 1:11-13, Josh. 24:15, 2 Pet. 3:9
1. God knew He would have to send His Son
John 1:1-5, 3:16-17, Rom. 5:8, 1 John 4:9-10
2. It’s only through Jesus that we can be saved
John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Tim. 2:5, John 3:36
3. It’s our choice to accept or reject God
John 1:11-13, Josh. 24:15, 2 Pet. 3:9
Reflection Questions
1. Have you ever thought about the birth of Jesus through God the Father’s perspective before? Is there anything that surprised you as we discussed it?
2. Take some time to reflect Christmas. Is there anything that God is teaching you this Christmas season?
3. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:13. Take some time this Christmas season to reflect on what you can thank God for.
4. What is your biggest take away from this sermon series? What did God teach you? Do you feel led to put anything into action? If so, what, and what practical step(s) do you need to take to be obedient to what God has led you to do? Who can keep you accountable to accomplishing this?
1. Have you ever thought about the birth of Jesus through God the Father’s perspective before? Is there anything that surprised you as we discussed it?
2. Take some time to reflect Christmas. Is there anything that God is teaching you this Christmas season?
3. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:13. Take some time this Christmas season to reflect on what you can thank God for.
4. What is your biggest take away from this sermon series? What did God teach you? Do you feel led to put anything into action? If so, what, and what practical step(s) do you need to take to be obedient to what God has led you to do? Who can keep you accountable to accomplishing this?
Current Prayer Requests
CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS:Pray for Jerry Jamrozy, who has bone cancer.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Yargers.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Georges.
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.
Pray for Casa Del Alfarero, the Spanish-speaking Missionary Church 5 minutes from our building.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Pray for students, teachers, and other school staff members.Pray for the war in Ukraine. Pray for the south and the destruction from the recent storms.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Yargers.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Georges.
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.
Pray for Casa Del Alfarero, the Spanish-speaking Missionary Church 5 minutes from our building.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Pray for students, teachers, and other school staff members.Pray for the war in Ukraine. Pray for the south and the destruction from the recent storms.
Numbers
Attendance
In-person on 12/18/22: 42
Online views (through 12/20/22): 11
Giving Give Online
Online (12/12/22-12/18/22): $355 for general
In-Person on 12/18/22: $1750 for general, $100 for missions
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
In-person on 12/18/22: 42
Online views (through 12/20/22): 11
Giving Give Online
Online (12/12/22-12/18/22): $355 for general
In-Person on 12/18/22: $1750 for general, $100 for missions
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
Groups
We encourage everyone to be involved in a small group, as we think they’re a great way to grow in your faith. Please contact Pastor Josh if you are interested.
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
Opportunities to Help
TECH: Our worship team is looking for someone who would like to run sound and/or slides. Please see Pastor Josh.
OFFICE HELP: Pastor Josh is looking for someone who can make and print bulletins and keep our website updated. If you are interested, please see Pastor Josh.
WORSHIP TEAM: Would you like to help out on the worship team? Please see Carolyn Dodd for details.
MAINTANANCE TEAM: Would you like to help out on the maintenance team? Please see Jeff Soule for details.
CLEANING: Do you have extra time in the week to help us keep our building clean? If so, we would love your help! Please see Pastor Josh for details.
OFFICE HELP: Pastor Josh is looking for someone who can make and print bulletins and keep our website updated. If you are interested, please see Pastor Josh.
WORSHIP TEAM: Would you like to help out on the worship team? Please see Carolyn Dodd for details.
MAINTANANCE TEAM: Would you like to help out on the maintenance team? Please see Jeff Soule for details.
CLEANING: Do you have extra time in the week to help us keep our building clean? If so, we would love your help! Please see Pastor Josh for details.
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