Welcome to Hillside!

We are in the midst of a sermon series on the book of James. The theme for the series is, “Faith in Action – The Decisions that Determine Maturity.“

Thank you for joining us today!

Today's Sermon

How We Deal with Temptation Is a Strong Indicator of Our Spiritual Maturity
James 1:13-18
Pastor Shawn Bowen

1. Introduction

a. How we deal with temptation is a strong indicator of our spiritual maturity.

b. Sin is a reality. Romans 3:21-24

c. The prevailing attitude toward sin among Christians and the general public is concerning.

3. There are four predictable stages in the progression of sin. James 1:13-15

a. We are tempted. Genesis 3:4-5

b. Our desire kicks in. Genesis 3:6a

c. We disobey. Genesis 3:6b

d. We disavow our responsibility for our sin. Genesis 3:12-13

5. How do we overcome temptation?

a. Anticipate the temptation.

b. Resist the temptation.

c. Contain our desires.

d. Nip it in the bud.

e. Abide in the Word and in Christ. James 1:18

f. And when we do succumb to temptation, confess. 1 John 1:9

Ministry Calendar

Sep 28: Youth Group, 4:00pm
Sep 30: TableTop Women's Gathering, 7:00pm
Oct 03: Open Mic Night, 6:00pm
Oct 05: Young Adults, 8:45am
Oct 05: Potluck, following the service
Oct 05: Hillside Fishing Outing, following the potluck
Oct 09: Men's Prayer Gathering, 6:00am
Oct 11: Women's Bible Study, 9:00am

Scroll down for details.

Potluck - October 5

Please join us for a potluck right after the service on Sunday, October 5.

If your last name begins with A-J, bring a side dish or salad.
If your last name begins with K-Z, bring a main dish.

Beverages and dessert will be provided.

Hillside Fishing Outing - October 5

The Hillside family fishing outing will be on Sunday, October 5th, from noon until 5:00 PM at Lake Lehow near Waterton Canyon. No fishing license is necessary and fishing rods (including fly fishing rods) and bait are available for free use. There is a large, covered pavilion and outhouses, but there is no running water.

Please look up directions to the Waterton Canyon parking area and then follow the map provided. You will not get there if you google "Lake Lehow." Shut any gates that you open but do not lock them behind you.

Please contact Val Semich with any questions: 303-877-6903

Women's Ministry: Found Collective Event - October 24-25

Ladies! Mark your calendars for the Found Collective Event October 24 and 25th at Faith Church in Arvada. Enjoy hearing from Lisa Harper, Christine Caine, Hosanna Wong, and worship by Taya. More details to follow. Two free tickets will be raffled by Amanda Yates at church on October 3. Email women@hillsidecommunity.org if you want your name included in the raffle.

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

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 each month at 7:00pm.

The women's Saturday morning Bible study resumes on September 13. See details above. For more information about the group, contact Andrea Flack or Jane Banzhaf.

Men's Ministry
Men’s ministry is starting back up for the fall with the resumption of the monthly men’s gatherings on the third Thursday of every month. These gatherings provide great opportunities to grow in our relationships as men encourage each other in our walks with the Lord. Justin Heekin will be hosting the October gathering at his house at 6:00pm on Thursday, October 16th. Email Elliot Makuh for the address.

Also, men’s ministry is kicking off a men's prayer morning. Prayer has been on my heart in this season and I want to encourage us as men to grow in our prayer life. We’ll be meeting on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00am to pray and fellowship. Coffee will be provided!

For more information about Men's Ministry, contact Elliot Makuh.

Young Adults
The Young Adults group will resume their Sunday morning meetings on September 21. 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.

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 on the third Monday of the month at 7:00pm. 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 lobby.

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.

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.

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Giving Update

General Fund Giving (Budget: $44,550)
YTD avg $43,973
January $35,614
February $29,504
March $57,997
April $48,910
May $40,667
June $40,266
July $57,413
August $41,859

Nicaragua Giving (Budget: $4,800)
YTD avg $3,649
January $2,910
February $3,308
March $3,845
April $2,675
May $2,890
June $6,590
July $3,150
August $3,820

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