Welcome to Hillside!

Sermon: Can you relate to Thomas?
Passage: John 20:24-29
Pastor Gus Gill

1. Thomas’s honest doubt.

A. Is Thomas the only one who doubted? Luke 24:36-43

B. Thomas was straightforward. John 11:7-9, 16

C. My dad’s funeral and death.

2. Jesus’s response and revelation to Thomas’s questions.

A. Jesus wanted Thomas to believe.

B. Our confusion can lead to anger, but also to God’s answers. Psalms 34:15-19

3. The devotion of a committed follower.

A. Thomas believed that Jesus was Lord.

B. Thomas believed that Jesus was God. Colossians 1:15-18; Colossians 2: 8-10

Application

1. Our doubt, in and of itself, is not bad, as long as you are looking for truth. Often our doubts come during trials. James 1:2-6; Romans 10:17

2. What you believe about Jesus will determine how you live and how you make your decisions.

3. Pursue God with your doubt and with a honest and vulnerable heart. Be teachable. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Ministry Calendar

Oct 27: Youth Group, 4:00pm
Nov 03: Young Adults, 8:45am
Nov 03: Potluck, right after the service
Nov 03: Youth Group, Light the Balrog @ Calvary, 5:30pm
Nov 07: Men's Bible Study, 6:00am
Nov 09: Women's Bible Study, 9:00am
Nov 09: Men's Bible Study, 9:00am

Potluck - November 3

Please join us for a potluck right after the service on Sunday, November 3.

- 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.

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/

Operation Christmas Child

The Operation Christmas Child box collection is just around the corner. Be sure to grab a box or two in the lobby and fill 'em up!

You can also help with the collection effort! Hillside will be the drop-off location for Golden and the surrounding area. The collection week is November 18-25.

Collection times are as follows:

November 18: 10:00-12:00
November 19: 4:30-6:30
November 20: 2:30-4:30
November 21: 2:30-4:30
November 22: 2:30-4:30
November 23: 10:00-12:00
November 24: 11:30-1:30
November 25: 10:00-12:00

Sign up here to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4CAFAD2DAA8-52420328-2024

Stephen Ministry - New Training Cohort

Are you compassionate and empathetic? Do you have a heart for hurting people? If so, we'd love to have you join our Stephen Ministry team here at Hillside!

As a Stephen Minister, you will have the privilege and opportunity to provide Christ-centered, one-to-one, emotional and spiritual care to people experiencing life difficulties. And the extensive Stephen Ministry training will prepare you to do so with confidence.

A new training cohort for Stephen Ministers will begin in January, but space will be limited. Please contact Shawn Bowen, Kristi Bowen, or Robin Mathias if you are interested.

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.

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. 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. 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

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

Giving Update

General Fund (Budget: $42,000)
September $37,098
August $23,198
July $43,478
YTD avg $43,148

Nicaragua (Budget: $4,800)
September $3,390
August $2,365
July $16,065
YTD avg $4,699

Thank you for your generous support!