Hillside Missionary Church
11/19/23 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, as she recovers from her wrist surgery. Pray for Carolyn Dodd and what’s going with her thyroid. Pray for Carolyn Neiswender’s family, as they grieve her death. Pray for Jerry Jamrozy, who has bone cancer. Pray for the Walter family, as Bill recently had surgery for skin cancer.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for Janyne Johnston.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Hadleys.
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 Casa Del Alfarero, the Spanish-speaking Missionary Church 5 minutes from our building.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Pray for the war in Israel. Pray for the wildfires and destruction in Hawaii.Pray for the war in Ukraine.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for Janyne Johnston.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Hadleys.
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 Casa Del Alfarero, the Spanish-speaking Missionary Church 5 minutes from our building.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Pray for the war in Israel. Pray for the wildfires and destruction in Hawaii.Pray for the war in Ukraine.
Realize that judgment is different than discernment
Matt. 7:1, 6, 15-20, 24:24, 1 Cor. 5:9, John 7:24, 1 John 4:1, Jer. 23:16
We are to never use:
1. Harsh or unforgiving judgment
Matt. 7:2, 11:29, Titus 3:2, Prov. 15:1, 2 Tim. 2:24, James 3:17, Gla. 5:22-23, 6:1
2. Hypocritical judgment
Matt. 7:3, 15:7-9, 23:27, Rom. 2:3, 2 Tim. 3:5, 1 Pet. 2:1
3. Proud judgment
Matt. 7:4, 21-23, 6:1, 23:23, Ps. 101:5, 2 Tim. 3:1-5, James 4:11-12, Prov. 6:16-19
4. Superficial judgment
John 7:24, Prov. 18:13, 1 Pet. 5:8, Eoh. 4:29, Titus 3:2
5. Untruthful judgment
Prov. 19:5, Titus 3:2, 1 Pet. 2:1, Prov. 16:28, Col. 3:8, Eph. 4:31
Rather, we are to use Godly discernment, by making sure that we’ve checked:
1. Ourselves against sin
Matt. 7:5, Prov. 17:3, Ps. 26:2, 51:10-12, 139:23-24, 1 Pet. 1:6-7
2. With Scripture
2 Tim. 3:16-17, James 3:5, 5:9, Is. 5:20, Prov. 30:5-6, Heb. 4:12
3. Our relationship with the other person
1 Cor. 5:9-12, Matt. 18:15, James 1:19
4. Our purpose
Matt. 7:12, Gal. 6:1, John 14:6, Rom. 12:19-21, Eph. 5:2, James 5:19-21
5. With the Holy Spirit
2 Cor. 3:17, Gal. 5:25, Acts 8:29, 15:28 John 14:16-17
Reflection Questions
1. Have you ever heard this passage of Scripture or topic taught on before? What stood out to you?
1b. Where have you seen Matthew 7:1 quoted before?
1c. Before this message, did you have any idea what the context of Matthew 7:1 was? What did you know about this verse before hearing this message?
1d. Have you ever felt guilty about judging someone before? If so, take some time to think through and write down the situation.
1e. What does the fine line between being judgemental and being discerning look like Biblically?
2a. Read through this passage of Scripture again (Matthew 7:1-5). Now take a look at the top 5 points in the outline of the message (on the flip side of the paper). Which one of these types of judgment do you most easily navigate towards in your thoughts and in your conversations with others? Why is that?
2b. Taking a look at your answers from question #2a, what kind of negative effects does having that type of judgmental attitude have in your life?
2c. Keeping in mind your answers from questions #2a and #2b, how could eliminating that type of judgment from your life help you to better live the life God created you to live?
2d. What practical step(s) can you take in order to not be unbiblically judgmental?
3a. As we discussed in the message, instead of having a judgmental attitude, we are to use Godly discernment by making sure that we’ve checked these 5 things: ourselves against sin, Scripture, our relationship with the other person, our purpose, and with the Holy Spirit. Of these 5 things to check, which one do you have the most difficult time with?
3b. Keeping in mind your answer from question #3a, how does struggling with that negatively affect your life?
3c. Keeping in mind your answers from questions #3a and #b, what practical step(s) can you take in order to better use Godly discernment instead of unbiblical judgment?
4a. Read John 3:17 and Romans 5:8. How would remembering God’s love towards you, help you to be less unbiblically judgmental, and to use more Godly discernment in your life?
4b. Keeping in mind your answers from question #4a, what practical effect would remembering how God loves you have on your everyday life?
4c. Keeping in mind your answers from questions #4a and #4b, what practical step(s) can you take in order to remember the great love that God has for you?
5. If you can only take away one thing from this idea of unbiblical judgment vs. Godly discernment, what would it be, how can you practically implement it in your life, and who can you share it with and ask you to keep you accountable to accomplishing it?
1. Have you ever heard this passage of Scripture or topic taught on before? What stood out to you?
1b. Where have you seen Matthew 7:1 quoted before?
1c. Before this message, did you have any idea what the context of Matthew 7:1 was? What did you know about this verse before hearing this message?
1d. Have you ever felt guilty about judging someone before? If so, take some time to think through and write down the situation.
1e. What does the fine line between being judgemental and being discerning look like Biblically?
2a. Read through this passage of Scripture again (Matthew 7:1-5). Now take a look at the top 5 points in the outline of the message (on the flip side of the paper). Which one of these types of judgment do you most easily navigate towards in your thoughts and in your conversations with others? Why is that?
2b. Taking a look at your answers from question #2a, what kind of negative effects does having that type of judgmental attitude have in your life?
2c. Keeping in mind your answers from questions #2a and #2b, how could eliminating that type of judgment from your life help you to better live the life God created you to live?
2d. What practical step(s) can you take in order to not be unbiblically judgmental?
3a. As we discussed in the message, instead of having a judgmental attitude, we are to use Godly discernment by making sure that we’ve checked these 5 things: ourselves against sin, Scripture, our relationship with the other person, our purpose, and with the Holy Spirit. Of these 5 things to check, which one do you have the most difficult time with?
3b. Keeping in mind your answer from question #3a, how does struggling with that negatively affect your life?
3c. Keeping in mind your answers from questions #3a and #b, what practical step(s) can you take in order to better use Godly discernment instead of unbiblical judgment?
4a. Read John 3:17 and Romans 5:8. How would remembering God’s love towards you, help you to be less unbiblically judgmental, and to use more Godly discernment in your life?
4b. Keeping in mind your answers from question #4a, what practical effect would remembering how God loves you have on your everyday life?
4c. Keeping in mind your answers from questions #4a and #4b, what practical step(s) can you take in order to remember the great love that God has for you?
5. If you can only take away one thing from this idea of unbiblical judgment vs. Godly discernment, what would it be, how can you practically implement it in your life, and who can you share it with and ask you to keep you accountable to accomplishing it?
Numbers
Attendance
In-person on 11/12: 43
Online views through 11/15: 4
Giving
Online (11/6/23-11/12/23): $280
In-Person on 11/12/23: $532
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
Hillside's Story
We are looking for people who would be willing to tell their testimony on video. For more information, please see Pastor Josh.
Prayer Guide for Israel
Pray for the families who have lost loved ones
Pray for a swift end to the conflict, and for stable peace
Pray for wisdom for the leaders of Israel
Pray for wisdom for world leaders
Pray for those being held hostage
Pray for the Christian leaders and churches in Israel
Pray for the salvation of the lost
Pray for a swift end to the conflict, and for stable peace
Pray for wisdom for the leaders of Israel
Pray for wisdom for world leaders
Pray for those being held hostage
Pray for the Christian leaders and churches in Israel
Pray for the salvation of the lost
Pajama Drive
Our foster closet is holding a pajama drive to bless their foster families with new, warm winter pajamas, sizes 3T to adult. Contact our foster closet team-leader, April with any questions.
Church Family Meeting
We are having our annual congregational meeting, with a potluck, on Sunday, Dec. 3rd, after service. Whether you’re new to Hillside, or you’re a long-term member, we would love to invite you to stay for this meeting and hear about how the various ministries around the church are doing. Handouts for this meeting will be available next Sunday. For the meal, main dish will be provided. If you would like to bring a side or dessert, that would be greatly
Email List
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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