Today's Sermon

The Powerful Testimony of God‘s Favor and a Man’s Integrity
Daniel 6
Pastor Gus Gill

2. The focus – God‘s favor and Daniel’s integrity.

A. A favorite of the new king.

B. Being saved by grace and living by grace. 1 Corinthians 15:10

C. God‘s desire to extend His favor and kindness to all of His children.
Ephesians 2:4-7

D. Growing in character and integrity through difficult circumstances. Genesis 39

3. The results of overcoming difficult circumstances.

A. His personal testimony of integrity.

B. The impact of Daniel on others.

C. The greatest result is it brought glory to God and success in his life.

Application Thoughts

1. Be more committed daily to truth and kindness, Because it matters to God, our Heavenly Father. Proverbs 3:3-4; Matthew 6:1-4

2. Be more committed to living daily with a grateful heart. Colossians 3:15-17

3. Believe that God cares and will deliver you out of all the difficulties of life. And Jesus will personally welcome you into eternal life. 1 Peter 5:6-7; 2 Timothy 4:16-18.

Ministry Calendar

Aug 23: Youth Group, 5:30pm
Aug 25: Women's Ministry TableTop Gathering, 7:00pm
Aug 26: Life Groups Summer Gathering at Fairmount Park, 5:30pm
Aug 29: Women's Bible Study Kickoff, 9:30am
Aug 30: Youth Group, 5:30pm
Sep 01: Young Adults Gathering @ Lion's Park, 6:30pm
Sep 06: Potluck, following the service
Sep 07: Youth Group @ Semich's, 5:00pm
Sep 08: Women's Ministry Hobbies at Hillside, 7:00pm

Women's Ministry TableTop Gathering - August 25

Ladies, TableTop is kicking off on August 25! This will be a fun night to reconnect after our summer break and distribute and discuss the Bible reading plan for September.

Life Groups Summer Gathering - August 26

Join us for relaxed and enjoyable social times hosted by our Life Groups! We’ll gather several times a month throughout the summer. Everyone is welcome—whether you’re in a Life Group or not.

Date: August 26, 5:30pm
Host: Makuh Life Group
Location: Fairmount Park, 5222 Quaker Street, Golden
Notes: Bring your own picnic dinner.

Women's Bible Study Kickoff Brunch - August 29

Join the Women of Hope Bible Study on August 29 at 9:30 a.m. as we kick off our autumn term studying the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Old Testament. The autumn schedule will be as follows: September 19, October 3, 17, and 21, November 7 and 21, and December 5. Please contact Andrea Flack or Jane Banzhaf for more information and to request a copy of the study guide (participants pay $8.00 for the book).

Hobbies at Hillside - September 8

Join us for the first meetup of Hobbies at Hillside on September 8! This monthly BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) gathering is for women college age and up. Enjoy an evening of crafting and fellowship from 7:00–9:00pm in the Hillside coffee shop. Please contact Brittany Stewart [brittany.stewart2017@gmail.com] for more information.

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 of Hope Bible study resumes on August 29. For more information, contact Andrea Flack or Jane Banzhaf.

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 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.

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

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 $45,559
January $49,862
February $31,073
March $74,579
April $33,338
May $46,622
June $49,716
July $33,725

Nicaragua Giving (Budget: $4,800)
YTD avg $3,132
January $3,621
February $2,595
March $4,220
April $2,370
May $3,875
June $2,720
July $2,520

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