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Hillside Missionary Church
1/4/26 Worship Gathering
Whether you’re a guest or a long-time attendee we’re glad you’re here with us. We’re a friendly and caring group of Christians who are here to help people be CONNECTED with Jesus, CHANGED by Jesus, and COMMITTED to the mission of Jesus. If you're new with us today, thank for joining us! We truly believe that you’re not here by accident and that God has some amazing plans for your life.
Locations & Times
21567 Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN 46614, USA
Tuesday 10:45 AM
Guest Information Card
If you’d like some information about who we are and how to get plugged in here at Hillside, please fill out the “I’m New” page on our website
https://hmcworship.com/im-new/Sermon Series
Today we’re starting a new sermon series through the book of Acts!
Message Outline
Reflecting on God's World
Getting Started
Take some time to read over Acts 1:1-11 and pray. Have you ever read or heard about this before? What stood out to you as we were talking about it? What surprised you as we talked about it?As you reflect on this sermon series, what questions come to mind? Take some time in prayer asking the Holy Spirit to help you take the next step in your faith.
Diving In
1. As you reflect on this message, what misconceptions have you had about the Holy Spirit? Why do you think that is? What are some common misconceptions that people around you struggle with?
2. How do you feel like the Holy Spirit has worked in your life?
3. Spend some time reflecting on the Holy Spirit’s role in the life of the believer. What would you like the Holy Spirit to do in your life?
4. How could you ask the Holy Spirit to help you further God’s Kingdom?
Applying the Scripture
What are your biggest takeaways from this passage of God’s Word? What practical step(s) do you need to implement in your life to apply what God has taught you in this passage of Scripture? How would applying this affect your life and your relationship with the Lord? Who can you ask to keep you accountable to applying this to your life?
Getting Started
Take some time to read over Acts 1:1-11 and pray. Have you ever read or heard about this before? What stood out to you as we were talking about it? What surprised you as we talked about it?As you reflect on this sermon series, what questions come to mind? Take some time in prayer asking the Holy Spirit to help you take the next step in your faith.
Diving In
1. As you reflect on this message, what misconceptions have you had about the Holy Spirit? Why do you think that is? What are some common misconceptions that people around you struggle with?
2. How do you feel like the Holy Spirit has worked in your life?
3. Spend some time reflecting on the Holy Spirit’s role in the life of the believer. What would you like the Holy Spirit to do in your life?
4. How could you ask the Holy Spirit to help you further God’s Kingdom?
Applying the Scripture
What are your biggest takeaways from this passage of God’s Word? What practical step(s) do you need to implement in your life to apply what God has taught you in this passage of Scripture? How would applying this affect your life and your relationship with the Lord? Who can you ask to keep you accountable to applying this to your life?
Things to Pray For
CHURCH FAMILY NEEDS: Please continue to pray for Jerry Jamrozy, who has bone cancer. Pray for Katy’s health. Continue to pray for Sam’s health.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for Jayne.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week, pray for Katy.
HILLSIDE HAPPENINGS: Pray that the church would continue to stay unified under Christ. Pray for our livestream and for the people joining us there. Pray for Casa Del Alfarero, the Spanish-speaking Missionary Church 5 minutes from our building.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Pray for the war in Israel and the peace deal.Pray for the war in Ukraine. Pray for everyone affected by Hurricane Malissa. Pray for all of the churches affected by Hurricane Malissa.
MISSIONARIES: This month pray for Jayne.
FAMILY OF THE WEEK: Each week we’ll pray for a different family in our church. This week, pray for Katy.
HILLSIDE HAPPENINGS: Pray that the church would continue to stay unified under Christ. Pray for our livestream and for the people joining us there. Pray for Casa Del Alfarero, the Spanish-speaking Missionary Church 5 minutes from our building.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS: Pray for the war in Israel and the peace deal.Pray for the war in Ukraine. Pray for everyone affected by Hurricane Malissa. Pray for all of the churches affected by Hurricane Malissa.
Numbers
Attendance
In-person on 12/28/25: 38
Online views (Through 12/29): 15
Giving
Online: 12/22/25 - 12/28/25: $70
In-person on 12/21/25: $4440 for general
In-person on 12/28/25: 38
Online views (Through 12/29): 15
Giving
Online: 12/22/25 - 12/28/25: $70
In-person on 12/21/25: $4440 for general
Announcements
BAPTISM: Are you interested in getting baptized? We would love to celebrate with you! Please talk to Pastor Josh for more details.
SMALL GROUPS: A new small group will be starting in January, focusing on marriage! If you are interested in joining, please see Pastor Josh.
WINTER MOVIE SERIES: We are having a winter movie series on the 3rd Sunday evening of January, February, and March at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there!
SMALL GROUPS: A new small group will be starting in January, focusing on marriage! If you are interested in joining, please see Pastor Josh.
WINTER MOVIE SERIES: We are having a winter movie series on the 3rd Sunday evening of January, February, and March at 6:30pm. We hope to see you there!
Email List
If you do not receive our weekly emails, announcements, and prayer requests, please join our email list! You can do so by going to hmcworship.com/im-new
Opportunities to Help
TECH: Our worship team is looking for someone who would like to run sound and/or slides. Please see Pastor Josh.
WORSHIP TEAM: Would you like to help out on the worship team? Please see Carolyn Dodd for details.
PRAYER GUIDE: Will you be in prayer for Hillside? Prayer guides are available at the welcome counter. Also, if you would like to be a prayer advocate, please see Pastor Josh.
MAINTENANCE TEAM: Would you like to help out on the maintenance team? We need help inside and outside the building. Please see Jeff Soule for details.
WORSHIP TEAM: Would you like to help out on the worship team? Please see Carolyn Dodd for details.
PRAYER GUIDE: Will you be in prayer for Hillside? Prayer guides are available at the welcome counter. Also, if you would like to be a prayer advocate, please see Pastor Josh.
MAINTENANCE TEAM: Would you like to help out on the maintenance team? We need help inside and outside the building. Please see Jeff Soule for details.