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Sermon Series: Romans
Sermon: Serving God from the Heart
Passage: Romans 2:25-29
Pastor Dan Thoemke

Introduction

Context of Paul’s audience

Story to share:

Problem is:

Defining Physical Circumcision vs. Circumcision of the Heart:

1. Outward expressions of our faith have less value (v. 25).

a. Unless it is a motive of the heart.

b. Unless it is about growth and maturity out of obedience.

2. Outward expressions of our faith do not always indicate a heart fully yielded to God (vv. 26-28).

a. Right living does not always mean it is for the right reason, though praised by people.

b. Right living can also set one up to judge those who are falling short.

c. The fact that you were born into a Christian or religious family does not indicate transformation.

3. The transformation of the heart (v. 29).

a. Is an inward journey before an outward expression.

b. The Spirit of God is the one who performs the transformation, not the written law.

c. The only praise that matters in the end is from God.

Application

1. Check your alignment between your profession of faith and your actions. Do they line up?

2. Are there religious things you are doing out of obligation to please others versus a response from the heart toward God?

Ministry Calendar

Mar 27: Women's TableTop Bible Study, 6:45pm
Apr 01: Women's Bible Study, 9:00am
Apr 01: Men's Bible Study, 10:00am
Apr 01: Memorial Service for Heather Shull, 12:30pm
Apr 02: Potluck, right after the service
Apr 07: Young Adults Game Night, 6:30pm
Apr 08: Church Workday, 8:30am
Apr 08: Men's Bible Study, 10:00am

Memorial Service for Heather Shull - April 1

There will be a memorial service for Heather Shull here at the church at 12:30pm on Saturday, April 1. In honor of Heather, who loved the color purple, we encourage attendees to wear something purple or lavender to the service.

Calling all kids or former kids! Children’s ministry is going to be helping with a project for Heather Shull’s memorial service. If there are kids (or adults) who want to make a flower to be incorporated into a bouquet, they can head to the new basement during and after church service this Sunday and next.

Potluck - April 2

Join us for a potluck after the service on Sunday, April 2.

If your last name begins with A-J, bring a main dish.
If your last name begins with K-Z, bring a side dish or salad.

Dessert and beverages will be provided.

Church Workday - April 8

Our first workday of the spring is scheduled for Saturday, April 8. All skill levels are welcome! Join us from 8:30-11:30am as we team up to do some general landscaping and clean-up around the facility. Please bring gloves, water, sunscreen, and yard tools (string trimmers, pruners, leaf rakes, etc.).

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Mines) Fundraiser - April 15

There will be an FCA fundraiser at Rolling Hills Country Club on Saturday April 15, from 6:30-10:00pm. Dinner is included. For more information, email David Eicher (deicher24@hotmail.com).

Women's Clothing Swap - April 15

You've heard of the Kids Clothes Swap, right? Well, there's going to be a Women's Clothing Swap at First Baptist Church in Golden on Saturday, April 15 from 9:30-12:00. You can donate new or gently used clothing on Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm and Friday from 11:00-12:00 and 5:00-7:00. There is no need to donate in order to benefit from the swap yourself! Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors.

Help support Jori and Elena as they lead a CCU trip to Nicaragua!

Jori Loewen and Elena Flack will be leading a trip to Nicaragua this summer. They and ten other CCU students will be serving alongside our Nicaraguan family at Youth With Hope. Click the link below to find out more about their trip and please prayerfully consider partnering with them as they go.

https://www.hillsidecommunity.org/elena-jori-nicaragua-trip

Ministry Notes (see website and weekly email for more details)

Women's Ministry: The women's Bible study meets every other Saturday morning at the church. The women's TableTop fellowship group meets in the evening on the second and fourth Mondays of the month.

Men's Ministry: There is a Men's Bible Study every Saturday morning at the church. There is also an evening men's gathering on the second Thursday of every month.

Young Adults: The Young Adults group meets on Sunday mornings at 8:45.

Youth Group: Youth Group will begin meeting again on Sunday mornings in March. We will be providing additional gathering times in the coming months hosted by various members of the Hillside Leadership Team. Keep your ears open for ways to connect!

Life Groups: If you are interested in joining a Life Group, click this link and fill out the short questionnaire (https://hc3.breezechms.com/form/e40328).

Prayer Ministry: Prayer Night third Monday of the month (7:00pm).

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at First Baptist Church in Golden. For more information, email mopsgolden@gmail.com

For more ministry information, please visit www.hillsidecommunity.org.

Prayer Ministry

If you would like to receive prayer in person, we have two options available.

You can receive prayer from 9:30-10:00am Sunday mornings in the cry room adjacent to the church foyer or on the third Monday of every month from 7:00-8:00pm in the coffee shop.

If you’d like to receive prayer in person during either of these times, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EADAF23A13-receive

If you would like to simply join us in prayer, our monthly prayer night is on the third Monday of each month. We meet in the coffee shop at the church from 7:00-8:00pm. The next meeting will be on Monday, February 20. We’d love to have you come pray with us!

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Giving Update

General Fund (Budget: $38,000)
February $32,037
January $43,271
December $53,388
3-mo avg $42,899

Nicaragua (Budget: $3,222)
February $3,495
January $4,080
December $3,760
3-mo avg $3,778

Thank you for your generous support!