Today's Sermon

Renew, Revive, Commit, Persevere Series
Daniel Chapter One
Pastor Kevin Shive

Background

The Exile

1.
Daniel 1:1-5

What does it look like when you find yourself in an unexpected place, surrounded by unfamiliar people, or living within a plan you never would have chosen?

Unexpected

People

Place

Plan

2.
Daniel 1:6-16

Have you allowed yourself to be defiled by the situations and circumstances around you?

Defiled

Physical

Psychological

Spiritual

3.
Daniel 1:17-21

Do you live in such a way that your character and actions set you apart?

Do You Stand Out?

Places

People

What? How?

Ministry Calendar

Jun 18: Men's Gathering, 6:00pm
Jun 23: Young Adults Gathering, 6:00pm
Jun 26: Life Groups Summer Gathering @ Fetyko's, 5:30pm
Jun 30: Women's Ministry TableTop Gathering, 7:00pm
Jul 13-16: Kids Camp
Jul 17-18: Golden Kid's Clothing Swap

Men's Gathering - June 18

Men, join us for an evening of fellowship at Barrels and Bottles at Camp George West on Thursday, June 18 at 6:00pm. These gatherings provide a great opportunity for guys to connect, grow in friendship, and encourage one another in our walks with the Lord. Looking forward to catching up!

Young Adults Gathering - June 23

There will be a Young Adults gathering at Lion's Park on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:00pm. Dinner will be provided!

Kids Camp Registration

Kids Camp 2026 registration is full. To sign up for the waitlist, click the link below. Please contact Angela Wheaton if you have questions.

https://vbspro.events/p/kidscampgolden2026

Getting Ready for Kids Camp...

Help us build a rainforest for Kids Camp 2026!
We need creative, enthusiastic volunteers to join our Kids Camp Decoration Committee! This team will transform the church into an incredible rainforest experience. Work begins in April — more details coming soon. If you're interested, sign up here: https://faithlutheranchurchgolden.breezechms.com/form/57193e

Sign Up to Volunteer for Kids Camp
Whether you can help for one day or the entire camp, we appreciate your willingness to volunteer. Sign up ASAP.
Registration Link: https://vbspro.events/p_early/kidscampgolden2026

Help Us Get Supplies for Kids Camp 2026!
Here is an Amazon Wishlist for various materials that we will need for Kids Camp this year: https://a.co/05BWeDGQ

Donate
Donations of any amount are welcome and greatly appreciated for Kids Camp! They go toward supplies for Imagination Station, service projects, building the rainforest, volunteer breakfast, and snacks for kids. Every dollar helps us serve our campers well. https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/UTFVMEGHS8VAQ

Golden Kids Clothing Swap - July 17-18

The Golden Kids Clothing Swap is happening on July 17 & 18! Please email Goldenkidsclothingswap@gmail.com for more information. Free kids and maternity clothing!

Children's Ministry in July

There will be no Sunday School for during the month of July. Kids from preschool to fifth grade will be staying in the worship service so we can give our Sunday School teachers a well-deserved break. Nursery care will still be available.

Children's Ministry in August

Children’s ministry is actively looking for volunteers to teach 1st-2nd and 3rd-5th grade on Sunday mornings after worship, beginning in August. All supplies are prepared and made ready for you. Contact Tom or Angela Wheaton if you are interested!

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 is taking a break until fall.

Men's Ministry
There is a men’s gathering on the third Thursday of every month. These gatherings provide great opportunities for ment to grow in their relationships with one another and with the Lord.

Young Adults
The Young Adults group serves college students and young professionals. There are several gatherings throughout the month.

Youth Group
Youth Group includes both middle-schoolers and high-schoolers. The group meets on Sunday mornings during the service on all but the first Sunday of the month.

Children's Ministry
Our Children's Ministry serves the kids of Hillside from nursery through fifth grade. We are always on the lookout for servant-hearted people who love kids to help with our Children's Ministry.

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 lobby. To submit a prayer request, email the Prayer Team.

The monthly prayer nights will resume in August.

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.

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

RightNow Media

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Giving Update

General Fund Giving (Budget: $44,550)
YTD avg $47,095
January $49,862
February $31,073
March $74,579
April $33,338
May $46,622

Nicaragua Giving (Budget: $4,800)
YTD avg $3,336
January $3,621
February $2,595
March $4,220
April $2,370
May $3,875

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