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

The Sin of Partiality, Part 3
The Remedy for Partiality is Love
James 2:8-13
Pastor Shawn Bowen

Introduction:

- What is partiality?

- Partiality occurs when we treat people based on the world’s standards, not God’s.

- God is impartial. Job 34:17-19; Acts 10:34-35; Romans 2:9-11

1. Partiality is a serious sin (vv. 8-11).

a. The royal law: Love your neighbor as yourself. Leviticus 19:18; Mathew 22:36-40

b. Why was it called the “royal law?”

- It was a command given by the King.

- It reflects the character of God Himself. 1 John 4:7-8

- It governs the other laws. Romans 13:8-10

c. Partiality goes against the royal law to love your neighbor as yourself.

2. The remedy for partiality is love (vv. 12-13).

a. The “law that gives freedom” is the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

b. Being impartial comes from an attitude of mercy and love.

Application Thoughts:

1. We all have basic needs, as do others.

2. We all have deeper needs, as do others.

3. Love others as you love yourself.
- Treat others as individuals with worth and significance.
- Care for and love others.
- Make others feel seen, heard, and known.
- Help others feel accepted.
- Make sure that others feel welcome in this community.
- Introduce others to Jesus.

4. Love one another as Jesus loves you. John 13:34-35

Ministry Calendar

Nov 23: Youth Group, 4:00pm
Dec 06: Women's Bible Study, 9:00am
Dec 20: Women's Tea, 10:00am

Salvation Army Bell Ringing - November 28 thru December 24

One of the lovely traditions our church maintains at Christmas time is bell ringing on behalf of the Salvation Army. The bell ringing campaign provides a wonderful way to “ring in” the holiday season and support our local community. All of the donations received during the campaign stay in Golden to benefit those in need of assistance for rent or utilities. So far this year, we have helped over 112 households. This year’s campaign starts the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs through Christmas Eve. Ringing will take place at the Golden King Soopers. Two-hour shifts are available every day, so be sure to book your preferred times early! Ring the bell with family members, friends, your (friendly) dog, or youth group. You can even play Christmas music and wear your Santa hat! If you have any questions, see Jennifer Wilson at church or e-mail her at jjwilson1to6@msn.com.

Sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EADAF23A13-60129370-2025

Operation Christmas Child

The Operation Christmas Child box collection is wrapping up tomorrow. 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. Remaining collection times are as follows:

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#/

41 & Change Coffee

Enjoy a great cup of coffee that gives back. Each purchase supports meaningful work with kids in Nicaragua—and a bag of coffee makes a great gift just in time for the holiday season. It's a win, win, win! Bags of coffee are for sale near the coffee shop.

Missionary Christmas

Each year we raise funds to send Christmas gifts for those from our Hillside family serving overseas. If you'd like to contribute, please designate your online gift to "Missionary Christmas" or write it on the memo of your check to drop in the offering. Thanks!

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.

Note: There will not be a Prayer Night in December.

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.

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 $42,123
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
October $35,837

Nicaragua Giving (Budget: $4,800)
YTD avg $3,620
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
October $4,170

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