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Series: Romans
Sermon: The Mystery of Our Merciful and Sovereign God
Passage: Romans 9:14-26
Pastor Gus Gill

Introduction

Romans 3:9-12, 23; Romans 5:1-2, 6-11; Romans 1:16-17

1. The justice and mercy of God. Deuteronomy 32:1-4

A. The author’s emphasis on God‘s mercy.

B. The definition of God’s mercy. Ephesians 2:4-6; Exodus 33:18-19

C. To show His glory.

2. The sovereignty of God.

A. A rhetorical question by self-righteous people defaming the character of God.

B. Paul’s response to Esau. Genesis 26:34-35; Hebrews 12:15-17

C. To Pharaoh – God’s profound purpose, and glory. Exodus 9:13-17

D. The potter and the clay. Jeremiah 18:5-6; 2 Timothy 2:19-20; Psalm 103:19

3. The mystery of God’s mercy.

A. The mystery revealed. Ephesians 3:1-12

Application Thoughts:

1. First, it should lead us to awe and into worship of our sovereign and merciful God.
Isaiah 40:13-14, 21-28

2. The secret and sometimes mysterious truths about God should lead us to obedience. Deuteronomy 29:29; 1 Timothy 1:12-16

Ministry Calendar

Jan 28: Business Meeting, noon
Jan 28: Youth Group Game Night, 4:00pm
Feb 02: Young Adults Game Night, 6:30pm
Feb 03: Women's Bible Study, 9:00am
Feb 03: Men's Bible Study, 10:00am
Feb 04: Potluck, after the service
Feb 04: Youth Group Light the Balrog, 5:00pm
Feb 08: Men's Bible Study, 6:00am
Feb 11: No Youth Group

Business Meeting - TODAY

Our annual business meeting will be held after the service today. Please plan to join us as we discuss the 2024 budget and look ahead to missions and ministry opportunities in the coming year. Lunch will be provided.

Potluck - February 4

There will be a potluck after the service on Sunday, February 4.

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

Beverages and dessert will be provided.

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

Youth Group - We meet in the back of the coffee shop during service except on the 1st Sunday of the month to participate in communion. Sunday evening youth group is from 4:00-5:30pm in the Hillside coffee shop. Current exceptions: February 4 - 5:00-7:00pm at Calvary Church Golden; February 11 - No youth group. Save the Date: July 26-28, Camping Trip @ YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch. Contact Valerie Semich for questions Valerie.harsh@gmail.com.

Young Adults - The Young Adults group meets on Sunday mornings at 8:45am. For more information, contact Abby Bowen or Matt Mitchell.

Women's Ministry - The bi-weekly Hillside Women of Hope Bible study meets next on Saturday, February 3rd at 9:00am in the coffee shop. Please contact Andrea Flack or Jane Banzhaf for more information.

Men's Ministry - The Saturday morning Men's Bible Study meets every Saturday at 10:00am. Please contact David Eicher for details. The Thursday morning Men's Bible Study meets every other Thursday at 6:00am. The next meeting is on February 8. Please contact Elliot Makuh for details.

MOPS - The Golden MOPS group meets from 9:00-11:00am on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at First Baptist Church in Golden. For more information, email mopsgolden@gmail.com.

Prayer Ministry - The next monthly prayer time will be Monday evening, February 19 at 7:00pm. In the meantime, you can email the prayer team to submit prayer requests. You can also receive prayer in person from 9:30-10:00am Sunday mornings in the cry room adjacent to the church foyer. If you’d like to receive prayer in person, please sign up here.

Meals Ministry - The Meals Ministry is a practical way to meet the needs of others in the congregation who are welcoming a new baby or experiencing challenging circumstances. If you would like more information about providing meals, or if you yourself are in need of meals, please contact Jenny Ward.

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

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General Fund (Budget: $38,000)
Dec $76,600
Nov $37,517
Oct $43,563
YTD avg $44,977

Nicaragua (Budget: $3,222)
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Nov $3,490
Oct $4,255
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