Welcome to Hillside!

Series: Romans
Sermon: God’s Desire for His Children Is to Live in Freedom by His Grace
Romans 6:5-7
Pastor Gus Gill

1. Framing our passage in context.

A. God is righteous and we need His righteousness.

B. To be dead to sin and alive to Christ – sanctification.

C. Freedom to do God’s will. 1 Peter 4:1-2

D. The power to overcome sin, and to make a difference with our lives for Jesus. Ephesians.1:18-20

2. The example of Onesimus. (Philemon)

A. A child of faith. 1 Timothy 1:2; Jeremiah 9:23-24

B. To be useful to our king.

C. Developing a heart for ministry. Philippians 2:19-23

D. Growing into a leader and ambassador for Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

3. Questions and application thoughts.

A. Are you trying to earn God’s grace by doing good things?

B. Are you taking God’s grace for granted? James 4:13-17

C. Believe God has great plans every day for you right where you are at. And boast that you know Jesus. 1 Corinthians 2:9

Ministry Calendar

Aug 20: New Members Class, following the service
Aug 21: Prayer Night, 7:00pm
Aug 26: Women's Bible Study, 9:00am
Aug 26: Men's Bible Study, 10:00am
Aug 28: Women's Gathering, 6:30pm
Sep 05: MOPS Kickoff, 9:00am
Sep 10: Parenting Class, 8:30am

New Members Class - August 20

There will be a New Members Class right after the service TODAY. If you are considering joining Hillside, this is an important part of the process. You'll learn about the church and have an opportunity to dialogue with church leaders.

Monthly Prayer Night - August 21

Come and join us Monday night, August 21 from 7-8 pm in the coffee shop as we pray. There will also be time for anyone wanting individual prayer, please sign up at the link below. Or, email the prayer team to submit prayer requests.

https://hc3.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dd6b63652fec6f61b3c73f647&id=53e96d794f&e=0b79219745

Women's Bible Study - August 26

Women of Hope, the biweekly Saturday women’s Bible study, will resume meetings on Saturday, August 26th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Hillside Coffee Shop. We’ll be studying the Gospel of Luke. Participants may purchase the paperback study guide on Amazon.com (Shepherd’s Notes: Luke, $6.99). Please contact Andrea Flack (amflack@icloud.com) or Jane Banzhaf(janeb53@msn.com) for more information.

Men's Bible Study - August 26

The Men's Bible study will resume on Saturday, August 26 at 10:00am. They will be continuing their study of the book of James. Please contact David Eicher for details.

Women's Gathering - August 28

Hillside women (high school age and up), bring a friend and join us this summer to soak up the longer days! We will meet at 6:30pm on the second and fourth Mondays from June-August. On the second Monday, we will have dessert at Valerie Semich’s house (near church). On the fourth Monday, we will meet at Norman D Park for a hike, walk, or sit on a bench as abilities allow. Please contact Valerie for more information and address: phone (preferred) 303-877-6903, or email: valerie.harsh@gmail.com.

Summer Schedule:
August 28: Norman D Park

MOPS Kickoff - September 5

MOPS of Golden will be holding their fall kickoff on September 5 at Tanglewood Park South from 9:00-11:00am. Questions? Contact mopsgolden@gmail.com.

Parenting Class - September 10

Hear from the parents on Hillside's elder team about various aspects of Christian parenting. This eight-week class will be held on Sunday mornings from 8:30-9:30am from September 10 to October 29. Childcare will be provided. Space is limited. Please sign up by contacting Kaylyn Piaskowy at Kaylyn.Piaskowy@gmail.com.

Beth Moore Women's Event - October 6-7

Beth Moore is coming to Denver October 6-7th. She will be teaching in person at Faith Bible Chapel in Arvada. Tickets are $85/person, but if we can gather a group of 10, tickets will be only $70/person. If interested in committing to purchase, please contact Amanda Yates.

Experience the powerful Biblical teaching of best-selling author Beth Moore and worship led by Dove Award-Winning artist Travis Cottrell at Living Proof Live! Enjoy a two-day, three teaching session conference weekend where women come together from all different ages, regions, and walks of life for the sole purpose of seeking after Jesus and loving each other well. Expect to spend some serious time in God's Word while attending this live Bible Study experience.

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Ministry Notes
(see website and weekly email for more details)

Women's Ministry: The Women's Bible study and the Women's TableTop Fellowship will resume meeting in the fall. Informal women's gatherings will be held on the second and fourth Mondays through the summer.

Men's Ministry: The Men's Bible study will resume meeting in the fall. The men's gatherings on the second Thursday of the month will continue through the summer.

Young Adults: The Young Adults group will resume meeting in the fall. Keep an eye on the weekly email for informal gatherings during the summer.

Youth Group: Youth Group meets on Sunday mornings during the service. Check the website for other summer activities.

Life Groups: If you are interested in joining a Life Group, click this link and fill out the short questionnaire (https://hc3.breezechms.com/form/e40328).

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): MOPS will resume in the fall.

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

Giving Update

General Fund (Budget: $38,000)
July $57,135
June $42,178
May $32,647
YTD avg $40,833

Nicaragua (Budget: $3,222)
July $3,370
June $5,625
May $2,945
YTD avg $4,155

Thank you for your generous support!