Welcome to Hillside!

We are beginning a new sermon series this morning on the book of 1 John. The series is called "Living Confidently in the Fundamentals of Our Faith." And, since it is the first Sunday of the month, we will be sharing communion together.

Please scroll down for the sermon outline, announcements, and other information about the church.

Today's Sermon:

Series: Living Confidently in the Fundamentals of Our Faith
Sermon: An Introduction to 1 John
Pastor Shawn Bowen

Introduction

Expository vs. Topical Preaching

The Inductive Bible Study Method: Observation, Interpretation, Application

Key Observations from 1 John

Repeated Words and Phrases

Contrasts

The Context of 1 John

The Author

The Audience and Circumstances

Familiar Passages in 1 John

- 1 John 1:9
- 1 John 2:15
- 1 John 3:16
- 1 John 4:1
- 1 John 4:4
- 1 John 4:10
- 1 John 4:18
- 1 John 4:19

Communion

16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
1 John 3:16-18

Ministry Calendar

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 16: Men's Bible Study, 6:00am
Jan 19: Annual Business Meeting, following the service
Jan 20: Prayer Night, 7:00pm

Women's Ministry - TableTop Group and Bible Reading Plan

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.

Prayer Night - January 20

Join us Monday night, January 20, from 7:00-8:00pm in the coffee shop as we gather to pray for our church, our community, our nation, and the world.

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.

Men's Ministry
The Thursday morning men's Bible study meets every other Thursday morning at the church at 6:00am. Please check the "Ministry Calendar" above for specific dates.

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

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.

Golden MomCo (formerly MOPS)
MomCo meetups have resumed on the first and third Tuesday of the month at First Baptist Church in Golden. Childcare is available.

Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers offer one-to-one, Christ-centered, emotional and spiritual care for people in the congregation going through difficult times such as job loss, financial struggles, medical issues, or death of a loved one.

Care Team Ministry
The Care Team Ministry provides transportation for those in need in our Hillside Family.

Prayer Ministry
The Prayer Team hosts a monthly prayer night at 7:00pm on the third Monday of the month. Everyone is welcome! 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.

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

RightNow Media

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Giving Update

General Fund (Budget: $42,000)
December $40,687
November $44,304
October $44,765
YTD avg $44,841

Nicaragua (Budget: $4,800)
December $7,670
November $7,420
October $2,835
YTD avg $5,018

Praise God for His provision and thank you for your generous support!