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Hillside Missionary Church
5/16/21 Worship Gathering
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 9:00 PM
In this passage of God’s Word, we see Jesus’ disciples in the midst of a literal storm. Out on the lake they encounter a treacherous storm, and with Jesus sleeping, they think they’ve met their demise. They awake Jesus to have Him quickly question their faith. By taking a look at this story we can see how the disciples made it through this literal storm, and how we can make it through any storm, literal or figurative, in our lives as well.
1. Don’t rush to your own conclusions, instead trust in what God has already said
Luke 8:22-24, Prov. 3:5, Jer. 17:9, Ps. 9:10, Rom. 8:28
2. Realize that storms can be used to bring us into a better relationship with God
Luke 8:25, Rom. 5:3-5, James 1:2-4
3. Always go to God
Luke 8:24, Matt. 6:33, 1 Chron. 16:11, Jer. 29:13
1. Don’t rush to your own conclusions, instead trust in what God has already said
Luke 8:22-24, Prov. 3:5, Jer. 17:9, Ps. 9:10, Rom. 8:28
2. Realize that storms can be used to bring us into a better relationship with God
Luke 8:25, Rom. 5:3-5, James 1:2-4
3. Always go to God
Luke 8:24, Matt. 6:33, 1 Chron. 16:11, Jer. 29:13
Reflection Questions
1. Be honest with yourself: If you were one of the disciples in the boat during this storm, how would you have reacted?
2. How quick are you to rush to your own conclusions? Why do you think that is? How could you rely on what God has already said better?
3. Reflect on the biggest “storm” of your life. What happened? What was the outcome? How did that affect your relationship with the Lord? Evaluate yourself on how you reacted to that storm. How will you react differently if a similar storm comes again? Who can keep you accountable to that?
1. Be honest with yourself: If you were one of the disciples in the boat during this storm, how would you have reacted?
2. How quick are you to rush to your own conclusions? Why do you think that is? How could you rely on what God has already said better?
3. Reflect on the biggest “storm” of your life. What happened? What was the outcome? How did that affect your relationship with the Lord? Evaluate yourself on how you reacted to that storm. How will you react differently if a similar storm comes again? Who can keep you accountable to that?
Current Prayer Requests
CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS:Rev. Ken Fetter's wife, Jo, entered her Savior's loving arms last week after an extended illness. Please keep the Fetter family in your prayers during this time of loss. Also, Luis Caban, who recently started coming to Hillside, severely broke his back and had to be hospitalized. He has had to move to a nursing home for rehabilitation.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Erdels.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Savills.
HILLSIDE HAPPENINGS: Pray that the church would continue to stay unified under Christ. Pray for our livestream and for the people joining us there. Pray that God would use us to bring His Kingdom here. Pray for the various building projects and workdays that are going on right now.
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 the unrest and divisions in our country. Pray for our leaders, current and future. Pray for the political unrest. Pray for India, as they have a surge of Covid-19 deaths.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for the Erdels.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week pray for the Savills.
HILLSIDE HAPPENINGS: Pray that the church would continue to stay unified under Christ. Pray for our livestream and for the people joining us there. Pray that God would use us to bring His Kingdom here. Pray for the various building projects and workdays that are going on right now.
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 the unrest and divisions in our country. Pray for our leaders, current and future. Pray for the political unrest. Pray for India, as they have a surge of Covid-19 deaths.
Numbers
Attendance for 5/9/21 Service
In-person: 57
Online Views (through 5/13/21): 16
Giving
Online (5/3/21 to 5/9/21): $495 for general
In-Person (5/9/21): $2,111.58 for general
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
In-person: 57
Online Views (through 5/13/21): 16
Giving
Online (5/3/21 to 5/9/21): $495 for general
In-Person (5/9/21): $2,111.58 for general
Total general needed weekly to meet budget: $1480
In-Person Service Update
Thank you for your continual faithfulness and flexibility during these times. We especially appreciate those 8+ years old wearing their mask when not seated 6+ feet away from those outside of their household. Please remember, no offering plates will be passed; instead we ask you to give online or via the giving box near the gym entrance. Tables are set up in the back row of the gym for families with young children. We also kindly ask you to use the restroom before you come to ensure that our restrooms are as clean as possible for those who need to use them.
Women's Bible Study
A women’s Bible study is happening on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 AM and is meeting at the church building. For more information please contact April Rollf.
Open Sorting Hour at the Foster Closet
Want to help out at the foster closet but can’t commit to helping regularly? That’s ok! Every Friday from 12:30-1:30 is an open sorting hour. If you’d like to help during the open sorting hour, please text Tammi Fisher at (216) 526-9974.
Workday - June 5th
Thank you to everyone who came out to help at yesterday’s workday. We truly appreciate your help. We will be having another workday on June 5th from 9am-12pm. Any and all help is appreciated! Also, if you have any time throughout the week that you would like to help out with the sanctuary project, please let Pastor Josh know. We would love to have your help!