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

Pure and Faultless Religion
James 1:26-27
Pastor Shawn Bowen

Introduction

1. Religion is a cultural universal.

2. Religion is not necessarily bad.

3. Faith in Action: The Decisions that Determine Maturity

Characteristics of those whose religion is worthless:

1. They consider themselves religious. Matthew 23:23, 25, 27-28

2. They do not keep a tight rein on their tongues. Proverbs 10:19; Matthew 12:33-37

3. They deceive themselves. Proverbs 21:2

Characteristics of those whose religion is pure and faultless:

1. They keep a tight rein on their tongue. Luke 6:45; Ephesians 4:29

Application:

2. They have a selfless concern the vulnerable. Exodus 22:22; Isaiah 1:17, Matthew 25:31-40

Application:

3. They keep themselves from being polluted by the world. John 17:13-19; James 4:4; 1 John 2:15-16; Romans 12:1-2

Application:

Prayerful Self-examination:

1. Do I speak in ways that reflect God's love and truth?

2. Do I truly care for vulnerable people, or am I only giving it lip service?

3. Do I keep myself from being polluted by the world, or do I let it contaminate me?

Ministry Calendar

Oct 26: Youth Group Light the Balrog @ Calvary, 5:00pm
Oct 28: Women's Ministry TableTop Gathering, 7:00pm
Nov 02: Potluck, following the service
Nov 07: Open Mic Night, 6:00pm
Nov 17: OCC Collection Week Begins
Nov 18: Women's Ministry OCC Boxing Party, 6:00pm

Operation Christmas Child

The Operation Christmas Child box collection is just around the corner. Be sure to grab a box or two in the lobby and fill 'em up!

You can also help with the collection effort! Hillside will be the drop-off location for Golden and the surrounding area. The collection week is November 17-24.

Collection times are as follows:

Monday, Nov. 17: 10:00-12:00
Tuesday, Nov. 18: 4:30-6:30
Wednesday, Nov. 19: 3:30-5:30
Thursday, Nov. 20: 3:00-5:00
Friday, Nov. 21: 9:30-11:30
Saturday, Nov. 22: 10:00-12:00
Sunday, Nov. 23: 11:30-1:30
Monday, Nov. 24: 10:00-12:00

Use the link below to sign up to help during one of these times.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050949AEAF2BA1FA7-59324866-operation#/

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 meets every other week at 9:00am at the church. 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.

Also, the Men’s Ministry is kicking off a men's prayer morning. 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 meets at 8:45am on Sunday morning at the church. For more information about the group, contact Daniel Ayers.

Youth Group
Youth Group meets Sunday mornings during the service on all but the first Sunday of the month. The group also meets Sunday afternoons at 4:00pm. For more information about the group, contact Val Semich.

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 meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at First Baptist Church in Golden. 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 $42,822
January $35,614
February $29,504
March $57,997
April $48,910
May $40,667
June $40,266
July $57,413
August $41,859
September $33,617

Nicaragua Giving (Budget: $4,800)
YTD avg $3,559
January $2,910
February $3,308
March $3,845
April $2,675
May $2,890
June $6,590
July $3,150
August $3,820
September $2,845

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