Hillside Missionary Church
1/8/22 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/Throughout this sermon series we are looking parts of God’s Word that involve the church. We’re talking about why we need the church, what the church is, what the purpose of church is, and common ways that the church gets off track. Today, we’re tackling the important question of why Christians need church.
The Church has been God’s plan since the beginning. It provides a place for:
1. Community
Heb. 10:24-25, Gal. 6:2, Matt. 18:20, Col. 3:16, 1 Thess. 5:11
2. Teaching
1 Tim. 4:13, 2 Tim. 2:15, 23-26, Acts 2:42, Matt. 28:18-20
3. Serving
Matt. 10:45, 23:11, 1 Pet. 4:10, Eph. 6:7, Mark 9:35, 1 Cor. 12:4-31
4. Worship
Col. 3:16, 1 Cor. 14:26, Acts 2:42, Ps. 100:4-5
The Church has been God’s plan since the beginning. It provides a place for:
1. Community
Heb. 10:24-25, Gal. 6:2, Matt. 18:20, Col. 3:16, 1 Thess. 5:11
2. Teaching
1 Tim. 4:13, 2 Tim. 2:15, 23-26, Acts 2:42, Matt. 28:18-20
3. Serving
Matt. 10:45, 23:11, 1 Pet. 4:10, Eph. 6:7, Mark 9:35, 1 Cor. 12:4-31
4. Worship
Col. 3:16, 1 Cor. 14:26, Acts 2:42, Ps. 100:4-5
Reflection Questions
1. Take some time and reflect on your experience with church. What has God done through the church in your life? If you have kids, or grandkids, what has God done through the church in their life? If you have had negative experiences with the church, spend some time asking God to heal you from that hurt.
2. As we discussed in the message, the church has been God’s plan since the beginning. What is your attitude towards church in this season of your life? Circle all that apply below or write some of your own:
Eh, it’s something to do, I guess I go because I have to
I go occasionally and it’s fine The church is core to who I am
I go but don’t participate enough, but would like to get more involved
I go because it’s what I’ve always done I go because I am needed
I go because God has called me I go because I enjoy it
3. Looking at your answer from question number 2, why did you choose those answers?
4. Looking at the 4 aspects that the church provides, which one(s) do you feel like you participate well in, and which ones do you feel like you could participate more in?
5. What is your biggest take away from this message? 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. Take some time and reflect on your experience with church. What has God done through the church in your life? If you have kids, or grandkids, what has God done through the church in their life? If you have had negative experiences with the church, spend some time asking God to heal you from that hurt.
2. As we discussed in the message, the church has been God’s plan since the beginning. What is your attitude towards church in this season of your life? Circle all that apply below or write some of your own:
Eh, it’s something to do, I guess I go because I have to
I go occasionally and it’s fine The church is core to who I am
I go but don’t participate enough, but would like to get more involved
I go because it’s what I’ve always done I go because I am needed
I go because God has called me I go because I enjoy it
3. Looking at your answer from question number 2, why did you choose those answers?
4. Looking at the 4 aspects that the church provides, which one(s) do you feel like you participate well in, and which ones do you feel like you could participate more in?
5. What is your biggest take away from this message? 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 Janyne Johnston.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Katy.
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 Janyne Johnston.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Katy.
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 1/1/22: 28
Online views (through 1/5/23): 10
Giving
Online (12/19/22-12/25/22): $155 for general
Online (12/26/22-1/1/23): $1,155 for general
In-Person on 1/1/23: $422 for general
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
In-person on 1/1/22: 28
Online views (through 1/5/23): 10
Giving
Online (12/19/22-12/25/22): $155 for general
Online (12/26/22-1/1/23): $1,155 for general
In-Person on 1/1/23: $422 for general
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