Hillside Missionary Church
7/23/23 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/Current Prayer Requests
CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS: Pray for Carolyn Neiswender, who was recently hospitalized due to severe dehydration. Pray for Patty and Calvin Ewing’s son, Jason, who had to have all of his teeth removed. Pray for Jerry Jamrozy, who has bone cancer.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Bellas in Turkey.
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. Pray for Casa Del Alfarero, the Spanish-speaking Missionary Church 5 minutes from our building.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Pray for the recent earthquakes in Turkey and for the war in Ukraine.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Bellas in Turkey.
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. Pray for Casa Del Alfarero, the Spanish-speaking Missionary Church 5 minutes from our building.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Pray for the recent earthquakes in Turkey and for the war in Ukraine.
1. View your trials as a chance to grow your faith.
(2 Kings 4:1-7, James 1:2-4, 12, Rom. 5:3-5, Gal. 6:9, Heb. 12:1)
2. Realize that trails almost always require a step of faith.
(2 Kings 4:3, 2 Tim. 2:15, Heb. 11:1, Psalm 9:10, Prov. 3:5-6)
3. During a trial, point your attention to God, not yourself.
(2 Kings 4:4, Matt. 6:24, 7:7, Col. 3:1-2, 1 Chorn. 16:11)
4.In trails, remember that you get out what you put in.
(2 Kings 4:7, 2 Cor. 9:6, Gal. 6:7-9, Prov. 22:8, Luke 6:38, Hos.10:12)
(2 Kings 4:1-7, James 1:2-4, 12, Rom. 5:3-5, Gal. 6:9, Heb. 12:1)
2. Realize that trails almost always require a step of faith.
(2 Kings 4:3, 2 Tim. 2:15, Heb. 11:1, Psalm 9:10, Prov. 3:5-6)
3. During a trial, point your attention to God, not yourself.
(2 Kings 4:4, Matt. 6:24, 7:7, Col. 3:1-2, 1 Chorn. 16:11)
4.In trails, remember that you get out what you put in.
(2 Kings 4:7, 2 Cor. 9:6, Gal. 6:7-9, Prov. 22:8, Luke 6:38, Hos.10:12)
Reflection Questions
1. Have you ever heard this passage of Scripture or topic taught on before? What stood out to you?
2a. Read 2 Kings 4:1. The widow in this passage of Scripture is going through what is probably the most difficult time in her entire life. What’s has been the most difficult time in your life?
2b. Looking at your answers above, how did your relationship with God change during that time? Were you able to grow in your faith?
3. Read 2 Kings 4:2-3. Elisha asks this widow to take a step of faith, and she does! If you were in that situation, would you have taken that step of faith?
3b. Have you ever been in a situation where you had to take a step of faith? What happened? Looking back, would you have done anything differently?
3c. Looking at your answers above, how can you better prepare yourself now, for when God asks you to take a step of faith in the future?
4. Read 2 Kings 4:4-5. Elisha specifically instructs the widow to pour the oil inside her home, with the door shut. This ensures that the focus is not on what this widow can do, but what God can do. How can you better focus on God instead of yourself?
5. Read 2 Kings 4:7. The widow is allowed to keep whatever money is left over to live on. If it was little, they would have to live on little; if it was much, they were able to live on much. This shows us that what we put into our relationship with God, is usually what we get out of it as well. How can you better prioritize your relationship with the Lord?
6. 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. Have you ever heard this passage of Scripture or topic taught on before? What stood out to you?
2a. Read 2 Kings 4:1. The widow in this passage of Scripture is going through what is probably the most difficult time in her entire life. What’s has been the most difficult time in your life?
2b. Looking at your answers above, how did your relationship with God change during that time? Were you able to grow in your faith?
3. Read 2 Kings 4:2-3. Elisha asks this widow to take a step of faith, and she does! If you were in that situation, would you have taken that step of faith?
3b. Have you ever been in a situation where you had to take a step of faith? What happened? Looking back, would you have done anything differently?
3c. Looking at your answers above, how can you better prepare yourself now, for when God asks you to take a step of faith in the future?
4. Read 2 Kings 4:4-5. Elisha specifically instructs the widow to pour the oil inside her home, with the door shut. This ensures that the focus is not on what this widow can do, but what God can do. How can you better focus on God instead of yourself?
5. Read 2 Kings 4:7. The widow is allowed to keep whatever money is left over to live on. If it was little, they would have to live on little; if it was much, they were able to live on much. This shows us that what we put into our relationship with God, is usually what we get out of it as well. How can you better prioritize your relationship with the Lord?
6. 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?
Numbers
Attendance
In-person on 7/9/23: 48
Online views (through 7/20/23): 15
Giving
Online (7/10/23-7/16/23): $475In-Person on 7/9/23: $628 for general
In-Person on 7/16/23: $2,800 for general, $60 for missions
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
In-person on 7/9/23: 48
Online views (through 7/20/23): 15
Giving
Online (7/10/23-7/16/23): $475In-Person on 7/9/23: $628 for general
In-Person on 7/16/23: $2,800 for general, $60 for missions
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
Directory
If you would like to be included in the directory, please email your name, address, phone number, and email to the church office at hillsidesboffice@gmail.com
Prairie Camp
Thank you to all of those who came out to Prairie Camp this year. It was a great time of fellowship and worship. Mark your calendars for next year’s family camp: July 14th-20th.
Email List
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Ventures for Dudes
The next Ventures for Dudes event is happening on Tuesday, July 25th, from 9am-5pm. We will meet at the church and spend the day at Grand Mere State Park in Michigan. Lunch will be provided. Please reach out to Pastor Josh with any questions.
Opportunities to Help
TECH: Our worship team is looking for someone who would like to run sound and/or slides. Please see Pastor Josh.
WORSHIP TEAM: Would you like to help out on the worship team? Please see Carolyn Dodd for details.
PRAYER GUIDE: Will you be in prayer for Hillside? Prayer guides are available at the welcome counter. Also, if you would like to be a prayer advocate, please see Pastor Josh.
MAINTENANCE TEAM: Would you like to help out on the maintenance team? We need help inside and outside the building. Please see Jeff Soule for details.
WORSHIP TEAM: Would you like to help out on the worship team? Please see Carolyn Dodd for details.
PRAYER GUIDE: Will you be in prayer for Hillside? Prayer guides are available at the welcome counter. Also, if you would like to be a prayer advocate, please see Pastor Josh.
MAINTENANCE TEAM: Would you like to help out on the maintenance team? We need help inside and outside the building. Please see Jeff Soule 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