Hillside Missionary Church
Hillside Missionary Church - 12/20/20 Service
Whether you’re a guest or a long-time attendee we’re glad you’re here with us. We’re a friendly and caring group of Christians who are here to help people be CONNECTED with Jesus, CHANGED by Jesus, and COMMITTED to the mission of Jesus. If you're new with us today, thank for joining us! We truly believe that you’re not here by accident and that God has some amazing plans for your life. If you’d like some information about who we are and how to get plugged in here at Hillside, please fill out the “I’m New” page on our website, hmcworship.com/im-new/
Locations & Times
21567 Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN 46614, USA
Friday 3:25 PM
When God blesses you:
1. Praise God
Luke 1:46-47, Ps. 103:1-2, 115:1, Heb. 13:15
2. Stay humble
Luke 1:48-49, Deut. 6:12, 8:2, Is. 46:9
3. Bless others
Luke 1:54-55, Matt. 5:16, 7:12, Prov. 11:25-26
1. After taking a look at Mary’s story here in chapter 1 of the Gospel of Luke, what stands out to you the most? If you’re familiar with the story, did you notice anything that you haven’t noticed before? How can this passage of God’s Word help you to prepare your heart for Christmas this year?
2. It was an extreme honor for God to choose Mary to be the earthly mother of Jesus. Although none of us will have this honor, think through what God has blessed you with. Make a list of the top 10 things, and spend some time thanking God for those things.
3. Mary remained tremendously humble throughout this chapter. Have you ever struggled to do that and become haughty or big-headed over what God has blessed you with? What was the outcome of that? How did that impact your faith?
4. Using the list that you created in question #2, what practical step(s) can you take to better use the things that God has blessed you with to glorify God and bless others? Dream big here. Create a picture in your mind of what that could look like. Who will keep accountable to accomplishing that?
How to Give
Directory
Current Prayer Requests
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Bellas in Hungry.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Clingenpeels.
HILLSIDE HAPPENINGS: Pray that the church would continue to stay unified under Christ. Pray for our online services and for the people joining us there. Pray that God would use us to bring His Kingdom here. Pray for the foster closet, as they are helping a new foster closet as they are currently in need of more volunteers.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Pray for the current health pandemic in our world and in our country. Pray for medical staff and for our leaders as they navigate how to best help. Pray for our teachers and school administrators. Pray for the unrest and divisions in our country. Pray for our leaders, current and future.
Numbers
In-person: 36
Online Views (through 12/17): 88
Giving
Online (12/7 to 12/13): $735 for general
In-Person (12/13): $1405 general, $80 missions, $100 foster closet
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1,575
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