Welcome to Hillside

Today is Communion Sunday.
Pastor Kevin Shive
Exploring God's Passions in Our Life

Learning from the past

Ourselves and the Pharisees

Passion:

is a deep, compelling force that fuels purpose, perseverance, and conviction. It is more than emotion—it is a sustained commitment to a cause that transcends personal comfort or personal recognition.

The bad kind of passion (Sinful Passions)

Fruit of the fresh or fruit of the forld (Fruit of Death)

Romans 7:5

Titus 3:3

Galatians 5:24

Titus 2:12

The good kind of passion (Holy Passions

Produce fruit of Righteousness

Romans 5:8-10

Two Books -

John Mark Comer “Garden City”
Craig Groeschel “Winning the War in your Mind”

Where we are heading - - Pragmatic
(Pragmatic means being practical, realistic, and results-oriented—focusing on what works in real-life situations rather than just theories or ideals.)

The Role of the Church
My Role as your Pastor

Ephesians 4:12-13

Passion Project Page

Where are your passions?
What fruit are you producing?

Ministry Calendar

Aug 03: Barbecue, following the service
Aug 04: Family Promise Dinner
Aug 07: Salvation Army Back-to-School Shopping Spree
Aug 10: Membership Class, following the service
Aug 17: Youth Group Paddle Boarding, following the service

Scroll down for details.

Summer 2025 Life Group Park Nights

Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable time at the park, hosted by our Life Groups! Bring a ball, frisbee, or let the kids enjoy the playground. We’ll gather several times a month throughout the summer. Everyone is welcome—whether you’re in a Life Group or not.

Date: August 13, 6:00pm
Host: Fetyko/Weiler
Location: Fetyko's
Notes: Food provided

Family Promise Dinner - August 4

On August 4th, Hillside will be providing dinner for families who are experiencing homelessness and sheltering at a local church through Family Promise. If you would like to contribute food or help serve, please contact Jennifer Wilson at jjwilson1to6@msn.com. Thank you!

Salvation Army Back-to-School Shopping Spree - August 7

The annual Salvation Army “Back-to-School Shopping Spree” takes place Thursday, August 7, at the Colorado Mills Target. This special event benefits Golden elementary school students who are identified by school staff as being in need. We are expecting 80 children this year and are preparing school backpacks filled with school supplies for the event!

There are two ways to participate:

• Assist a child with shopping as a CHAPERONE. Shifts start at either 8:00 or 9:00 am and last about an hour. You will be provided with detailed instructions, including the wish list and sizes of your child.

• SPONSOR a child with a $100 Target gift card towards the purchase of back-to-school clothing & shoes. To donate, just write a check to Golden SAEU with “SA Shopping Spree” on the memo line or use the QR code found on the Salvation Army cards located at the back of the church after July 19th.

This is wonderful way to get kids off to a good start for the school year, and it’s a lot of fun! Consider inviting a friend to join you to make a real difference in a child’s life.

To chaperone and/or donate, please contact Jennifer Wilson at jjwilson1to6@msn.com. Thank you!

Membership Class - August 10

There will be a New Members Class right after the service on Sunday, August 10. 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. Please email us at info@hillsidecommunity.org if you are interested in participating.

Stephen Ministry Training - September

Do you have a heart for hurting people? If so, we'd love to have you join our Stephen Ministry team! As a Stephen Minister, you will be trained and have the opportunity to provide Christ-centered, one-to-one, emotional and spiritual care to people experiencing difficult seasons in life.

A new training cohort for Stephen Ministers is planned for the fall. If you are interested in learning more about the ministry and possibly becoming a Stephen Minister, please email shawn.bowen@hillsidecommunity.org.

MINISTRY CONNECTION POINTS
(see website and weekly email for more details)

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
You can receive prayer in person from 9:30-10:00am Sunday mornings in the cry room adjacent to the church foyer. Monthly prayer meetings will resume in September.

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.

Women's Ministry
Women's Ministry is encouraging the women of the church to read the Bible, just a chapter a day, and join the TableTop gathering for discussion the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm.

The women's Saturday morning Bible study is taking a break for the summer. For more information, contact Andrea Flack or Jane Banzhaf.

Men's Ministry
The Thursday morning men's Bible study is taking a break for the summer. For more information, contact Elliot Makuh.

Young Adults
The Young Adults group is taking a break from their Sunday morning meetings and will resume in the fall. There will still be occasional events throughout the summer. For more information, contact Daniel Ayers.

Youth Group
Youth Group meets Sunday mornings during the service on all but the first Sunday of the month. Stay tuned for announcements about special summer events.

Upcoming Youth Group Events:
July 20: Paintball, after the service. RSVP to Val by July 18.

Golden MomCo (formerly MOPS)
MomCo is taking a break for the summer and will resume in the fall. For more information about the group, email goldenmomco@gmailcom.

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

RightNow Media

Hillside has unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources with over 20,000 videos. The library includes studies on every book of the Bible as well as topics such as marriage, parenting, finances, and mental health. There’s even a library just for kids with over 2,000 safe, entertaining videos. To get started, simply click on the link below, create your free account, and start browsing more than 20,000 inspiring videos.

https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/hillsidecommunityc

Giving Update

General Fund Giving (Budget: $44,550)
YTD avg $44,274
January $35,614
February $29,504
March $57,997
April $48,910
May $40,667
June $40,266
July $57,413

Nicaragua Giving (Budget: $4,800)
YTD avg $3,624
January $2,910
February $3,308
March $3,845
April $2,675
May $2,890
June $6,590
July $3,150

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