Welcome to Hillside!

Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent. Pastor Shawn will be sharing a message on the topic of Love as we continue in this important season of preparation for Christmas.

Please scroll down for the sermon outline. Scroll down further to find announcements and other helpful information about the church.

So again, welcome! We're glad you're here.

Today's Sermon:

Series: Advent
Sermon: God’s Expression of Love for the World through the Gift of His Son, Luke 2
Pastor Shawn Bowen

Introduction

Review of Advent Themes

A Christmas Story: “The Man and the Birds” by Paul Harvey

God’s Expression of Love to the World

The story of the shepherds shows us that everyone matters to God. Luke 2:4-12

God revealed His love for us by sending of His Son. John 3:16

God further revealed His love for us by allowing Him to die on the cross. Romans 5:8

Application

If you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior…
- Know that God loves you.
- Don’t ever doubt it.
- But don’t stop there: Share that knowledge with others! Luke 2:13-20

If you have not accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior…
- Know that God loves you.
- Don’t ever doubt it.
- But don’t stop there: Believe and confess! Romans 10:9

Ministry Calendar

Dec 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 4:30pm

Jan 05: Youth Group, 4:00pm
Jan 11: Women's Clothes Swap, 9:00am
Jan 11: Women's Bible Study, 9:00am
Jan 12: Young Adults, 8:45am
Jan 12: Youth Group, 4:00pm
Jan 19: Annual Business Meeting, 12:00pm

Salvation Army Bell Ringing

The 2024 Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign begins the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs through Christmas Eve. This year we will just be ringing at the Golden King Soopers. This is a wonderful way to “ring in” the holiday season and support our local community. Ring the bell with family members, friends, your (friendly) dog, youth group or sports team. Play Christmas music and wear your Santa hat. Make it fun! All donations stay in Golden to benefit those in need of financial assistance for rent, utilities, and medical expenses. Two-hour shifts are available every day from 8:00am - 6:00pm. Contact Jennifer Wilson at jjwilson1to6@msn.com with any questions.

Signup Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EADAF23A13-52898480-2024#/

Nicaragua Christmas

Our Nicaragua Angel Tree is now up in the foyer of the church. Please take an ornament as a reminder to pray for Jóvenes con Esperanza (Youth with Hope) in Nicaragua. We are also collecting donations for their Christmas festivities. All funds will go towards staff bonuses, a Christmas party for the kids, and Christmas presents for the staff and kids in the program. You can leave a donation in the box by the tree or online at hillsidecommunity.org/giving. Please designate donations to Nicaragua giving. Thank you!

TABLETOP IS BACK - Mark your calendars!

Sisters! Join us in the new year to embark together on a daily reading of the Bible. We are going to read just a chapter a day starting on January 1st and then gather together on Tuesday, January 28th at 7:00pm to discuss and preview what we’ll be reading in February. We’ll be using this reading plan within the Bible app: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/3409. More info to come.

Annual Business Meeting - January 19

Please plan to join us for our annual business meeting right after the service on Sunday, January 19. We will be discussing plans for 2025 including ministry, missions, facility, and finances. Lunch will be provided.

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 congregation 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

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)
November $44,304
October $44,765
September $37,098
YTD avg $43,400

Nicaragua (Budget: $4,800)
November $7,420
October $2,835
September $3,390
YTD avg $4,777

Thank you for your generous support!