Welcome to Hillside!

We are in the midst of a sermon series on the book of 1 John. Our theme for this study is "Living Confidently in the Fundamentals of Our Faith."

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: Children of God, Destined To Be Like Jesus, and Motivated to Live for Him
Passage: 1 John 3:1-3
Pastor Shawn Bowen

Introduction

- Two views of identity: cultural and biblical.

- The topic of identity in the book of 1 John to this point.

1 John 1:7
1 John 2:10
1 John 2:12-14
1 John 2:20
1 John 2:23-25

- The context. 1 John 2:28-3:10

- Contrasting identities: Children of God vs. children of the devil.

1. What we are (v. 1).

a. The love God has for us. John 15:13; Romans 5:6-8

b. We are adopted as children of God. Ephesians 1:5-14

2. What we shall be (v. 2).

a. We will be made like Christ when He returns. Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Corinthians 15:49-53

3. How we should live in the meantime (v. 3).

a. What we are and what we shall be are incentives for holy living.

b. Following Jesus’ model.

Application

- Understand that our identity is defined by God, not by the world.

Genesis 1:27
Psalm 139:13-14
John 1:12
2 Corinthians 5:17
Galatians 2:20
Ephesians 2:19
Ephesians 5:8

- Live accordingly. Ephesians 4:1-3

Ministry Calendar

Mar 23: Youth Group, 4:00
Mar 25: Women's Ministry TableTop Gathering, 7:00pm
Mar 27: Men's Bible Study, 6:00am
Mar 27: Project C.U.R.E. Volunteer Night, 6:00pm
Mar 30: Missional Morning, 8:15am
Mar 30: Youth Group @ Apex Rec Center, 12:00pm

Volunteer at Project C.U.R.E. - March 27

Hillside is taking another group to volunteer at Project C.U.R.E. next week! Join us Thursday evening, March 27, from 6:00-8:00pm. It was a blast last time as we worked together to identify and sort medical equipment. If interested, click the link below to register and get more information. Hope to see you there!

https://vhub.at/Hillsidecommunitychurch

Missional Morning - March 30

Hillside! Come be a part of the next Missional Morning where we will continue to explore the topic of God’s heart for the nations seen throughout the Old Testament and New Testament. Join us behind the barn doors at 8:15am on Sunday, March 30, as we continue exploring what it means to live missional lives. What does it look like in our relationships, at work, while on vacation, or during family dinners? This is a special time to gather, discuss, pray, and reflect on how we serve both locally and globally. Let’s be in prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us, and to prepare our hearts to be sensitive to His prompting in every moment.

Kids Camp 2025 Registration is Open!

Kids Camp will be happening July 14-18 at Faith Lutheran Church. The theme this year is "True North - An Alaskan Adventure" and it will be a blast! Due to high demand and reduced capacity this year, we encourage you to get your kids signed up right away using the link below! Volunteers can sign up at the same link.

https://vbspro.events/p/kidscampgolden2025

Project C.U.R.E CCMC Uganda Trip

Project C.U.R.E. is sending a team of medical and non-medical volunteers to Christ Care Medical Center in Lira, Uganda, from June 4-17. The team will work alongside the CCMC staff to provide much-needed medical care. The Project C.U.R.E team is still looking for 1 non medical volunteer, 1-2 providers (NP, PA, MD, DO), and 2-3 medical volunteers (nurses, EMTs, paramedics, etc.). If you're interested, or know someone who might be, please visit this link to learn more.

https://projectcure.org/trips/uganda/

MINISTRY CONNECTION POINTS
(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 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 meets 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.

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Giving Update

General Fund (Budget: $44,550)
YTD avg $32,334
February $29,504
January $35,614
December $40,687

Nicaragua (Budget: $4,800)
YTD avg $3,109
February $3,308
January $2,910
December $7,670

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