Welcome to Hillside!

Series: People of the Bible
Sermon: Lessons from the Life of Esther
Pastor Kevin Shive

Part One

Time and Place


Main Characters


Overview

Part Two (What can I learn from Esther?)

Obedience / Loyalty

Courage

Perspective

Part Three (How can I apply her character traits to my life?)

Perseverance

Faithfulness

Obedience

Self Sacrifice

Courage

Check Theft

It has come to our attention that offering checks were stolen from the church's mailbox on at least two different occasions in August and September. We have placed a hold on our mail at the Post Office and we have notified the US Postal Inspection Service and the Golden Police Department.

If you mailed a check to Hillside or made a donation through online bill pay in August or September, please look at your bank records and examine the check image provided by the bank in your online transaction history. If the check has been cashed, and the back of the check does not display an endorsement stamp from Hillside, please contact your bank and notify us.

Ministry Calendar

Sep 29: Youth Group, 4:00pm
Oct 04: Young Adults Game Night, 6:30pm
Oct 06: Young Adults, 8:45am
Oct 06: Potluck, right after the service
Oct 06: Youth Group @ Lion's Park, 4:30pm
Oct 10: Men's Bible Study, 6:00am

Scroll down for more details about these events.

Potluck - October 6

Please join us for a potluck right after the service next Sunday, October 6.

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.

Beverages and dessert will be provided.

Women's Ministry OCC Packing Party - November 19

Women’s Ministry is hosting a Packing Party at 6:00pm on Tuesday November 19 in partnership with Operation Christmas Child. All women and girls are invited and we want you to invite your friends, neighbors, family who you’ve been sharing Jesus with. As we share Jesus with kids across the ocean we are also going to share Jesus with our own community. Dinner will be provided.

During the month of October, we will be collecting items in the lobby to pack in the OCC shoe boxes every Sunday before and after church. For more info on what to donate, visit the following website:

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/

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

Women's Ministry
The Women of Hope Saturday morning Bible study meets every other Saturday at the church at 9:00am. Please check the "Ministry Calendar" above for specific dates. For more information, please contact Andrea Flack or Jane Banzhaf.

Men's Ministry
The Thursday morning men's Bible study meets every other Thursday morning at the church at 6:00am. We're working through a book called "The Man Maker," which focuses on developing godly character and carrying that into the next generation as we father our children. Please check the "Ministry Calendar" above for specific dates. For more information, contact Elliot Makuh.

The Saturday morning men's Bible study meets twice per month on Saturday mornings at the church at 9:00am. We're studying the book of James, which provides important insights on what it means to live a godly life. Please check the "Ministry Calendar" above for specific dates. For more information, contact David Eicher.

Young Adults
The Young Adults meets on Sunday mornings at 8:45am. Contact Daniel Ayers for more information.

There will be a Young Adults game night at the church on Friday, October 4, at 6:30pm.

Youth Group
Youth Group meets Sunday mornings during the service on all but the first Sunday of the month. The group also meets Sunday evenings at the church from 4:00-5:30. Please note, however, that on October 6 the Youth Group will be meeting at Lion's Park for a game of Capture the Flag from 4:30-6:30pm. Changes to the schedule will be communicated via text/email, so please ensure that you have a Breeze account with the church so that you will get these important notifications. Contact Val Semich for questions.

Children's Ministry
Interested in serving in our Children's Ministry? Please contact Angela or Tom Wheaton.

Golden MomCo (formerly MOPS)
MomCo meetups have resumed on the first and third Tuesday of the month at First Baptist Church in Golden. No matter the season of motherhood you may find yourself, we have a place for you at our table and we'd love for you to join us (even if it's to just come check us out). We welcome homeschooling families, too! Childcare is available. Please visit our website (https://www.themom.co/groups/golden-momco) or email goldenmomco@gmailcom.

Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers offer intentional, one-to-one, Christ-centered, emotional and spiritual care for people in the congregations going through difficult times. If you would like more information about getting connected with a Stephen Minister, or if you'd like to be a Stephen Minister, please email the Stephen Ministry team (stephenministry@hillsidecommunity.org).

Care Team Ministry
The Care Team Ministry provides transportation for those in need in our Hillside Family. We have a dedicated team of volunteers who have provided transportation assistance 30+ times in the last five months. If you are in need of transportation assistance, or if you are interested in joining our team of volunteers, please email care@hillsidecommunity.org.

Prayer Ministry
The Prayer Team hosts a monthly prayer night at 7:00pm on the third Monday of the month (next: September 16). Everyone is welcome! If you'd like to submit a prayer request, please email the Prayer Team (prayer@hillsidecommunity.org). You can also receive prayer in person from 9:30-10:00am Sunday mornings in the cry room adjacent to the church foyer.

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.

RightNow Media

Hillside has unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources with over 20,000 videos. The library includes studies on every book of the Bible as well as topics such as marriage, parenting, finances, and mental health. There’s even a library just for kids with over 2,000 safe, entertaining videos. To get started, simply click on the link below, create your free account, and start browsing more than 20,000 inspiring videos.

https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/hillsidecommunityc

Giving Update

General Fund (Budget: $42,000)
August $23,198
July $43,478
June $45,686
YTD avg $43,905

Nicaragua (Budget: $4,800)
August $2,365
July $16,065
June $4,365
YTD avg $4,863

Thank you for your generous support!