Hillside Missionary Church
9/17/23 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 Katy, and her wrist surgery coming up on Friday. Pray for Carolyn Dodd and what’s going with her thyroid. Pray for Carolyn Neiswender, who is at Hubbard Hill. Pray for Jerry Jamrozy, who has bone cancer. Pray for the Walter family, as Bill’s mom recently died.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Miskins in Israel.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for Barb.
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 for our trunk or treat event that is coming up. Pray for Casa Del Alfarero, the Spanish-speaking Missionary Church 5 minutes from our building.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Pray for the wildfires and destruction in Hawaii.Pray for the war in Ukraine. Pray for those who were affected by the earthquake in Morocco.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Miskins in Israel.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for Barb.
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 for our trunk or treat event that is coming up. Pray for Casa Del Alfarero, the Spanish-speaking Missionary Church 5 minutes from our building.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Pray for the wildfires and destruction in Hawaii.Pray for the war in Ukraine. Pray for those who were affected by the earthquake in Morocco.
In a crisis our tendency is will often be to
1.Blame others
(2 Kings 6:31, Matt. 7:3-5, Rom. 2:1, Prov. 21:2, Deut. 28:52-53)
2. Not wait on the Lord
(2 Kings 6:33, Ps. 27:14, 37:7-9, 34, 130:5, Is. 8:17, 40:30-31)
3. Doubt God’s word
(2 Kings 7:1-2, John 1:1, 2 Tim. 3:16-17, Matt. 24:35, Heb. 4:12)
4. Doubt God’s ability
(2 Kings 7:2, James 1:6, Matt. 14:31, 21:21, Heb. 11:6)
Instead, we should
1. Listen to God
(John 8:47, 10:27-28, James 1:22)
2. Realize that the crisis is only temporary
(2 Cor. 4:16-18, Rom. 8:18, 28)
3. Trust in God.
(Prov. 3:4-6, Ps. 9:10, 28:7, Rom. 15:3)
1.Blame others
(2 Kings 6:31, Matt. 7:3-5, Rom. 2:1, Prov. 21:2, Deut. 28:52-53)
2. Not wait on the Lord
(2 Kings 6:33, Ps. 27:14, 37:7-9, 34, 130:5, Is. 8:17, 40:30-31)
3. Doubt God’s word
(2 Kings 7:1-2, John 1:1, 2 Tim. 3:16-17, Matt. 24:35, Heb. 4:12)
4. Doubt God’s ability
(2 Kings 7:2, James 1:6, Matt. 14:31, 21:21, Heb. 11:6)
Instead, we should
1. Listen to God
(John 8:47, 10:27-28, James 1:22)
2. Realize that the crisis is only temporary
(2 Cor. 4:16-18, Rom. 8:18, 28)
3. Trust in God.
(Prov. 3:4-6, Ps. 9:10, 28:7, Rom. 15:3)
Reflection Questions
1. Have you ever heard this passage of Scripture or topic taught on before? What stood out to you?
2. Read through 2 Kings 6:24-30. In this passage of God’s Word, Israel is in the midst of a crisis. Even though you probably haven’t been through an extreme crisis like Israel was in during this time, have you ever experienced any type crisis before in your life? If so, what happened? If not, what’s the closest thing to a crisis that you’ve experienced?
3. Looking at your answers from question #2, take a look at the 4 tendencies that we have when we go through a crisis, that we talked about during the message. Which ones do you struggle with the most? Why do you think you struggle with that?
4. Read 2 Kings 6:31. Here the King of Israel blames Elisha. Take some time to carefully read through Deuteronomy chapter 28. Who should the King have been blaming instead of Elisha? Do you have the same tendency as the King of Israel had, in blaming others when he should have been more reflective? How can you change that?
5. Read 2 Kings 6:33. Here the messenger blames God for the crisis, and is tired of going to the Lord for help. Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to do the same? What happened?
6. Read 2 Kings 7:1-2. Here, the captain doesn’t believe the word that God is speaking through Elisha, and doubts God’s abilities. Have you ever been in a situation where that happened? How likely are you to doubt God’s Word and abilities in this season of your life?
7. What can you do to better listen to, and wait on, God in this season of your life?
8. 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?
2. Read through 2 Kings 6:24-30. In this passage of God’s Word, Israel is in the midst of a crisis. Even though you probably haven’t been through an extreme crisis like Israel was in during this time, have you ever experienced any type crisis before in your life? If so, what happened? If not, what’s the closest thing to a crisis that you’ve experienced?
3. Looking at your answers from question #2, take a look at the 4 tendencies that we have when we go through a crisis, that we talked about during the message. Which ones do you struggle with the most? Why do you think you struggle with that?
4. Read 2 Kings 6:31. Here the King of Israel blames Elisha. Take some time to carefully read through Deuteronomy chapter 28. Who should the King have been blaming instead of Elisha? Do you have the same tendency as the King of Israel had, in blaming others when he should have been more reflective? How can you change that?
5. Read 2 Kings 6:33. Here the messenger blames God for the crisis, and is tired of going to the Lord for help. Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to do the same? What happened?
6. Read 2 Kings 7:1-2. Here, the captain doesn’t believe the word that God is speaking through Elisha, and doubts God’s abilities. Have you ever been in a situation where that happened? How likely are you to doubt God’s Word and abilities in this season of your life?
7. What can you do to better listen to, and wait on, God in this season of your life?
8. 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 9/10: 56
Online views through 9/12: 15
Giving
Online (9/4/23-9/10/23): $540
In-Person on 9/3/23: $2625 for general, $50 for missions
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
In-person on 9/10: 56
Online views through 9/12: 15
Giving
Online (9/4/23-9/10/23): $540
In-Person on 9/3/23: $2625 for general, $50 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
Trunk or Treat
If you could, please take a moment to fill out the insert about the upcoming trunk or treat event, and drop it in the offering plates as they go by, we would greatly appreciate it!
Prayer Team Advocates
Would you be willing to be a prayer advocate for one of our ministry teams throughout the church? Pastor Josh is looking for people who would be specifically interested in praying for one of the ministry teams throughout the church. Please contact him for more information.
Small Groups
Small groups are looking different this year! If you’re interested, please sign up at the welcome center. For more information, please see Pastor Josh or Tammi.
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.
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