Welcome!

We’re so glad you’ve joined us today for worship. May you find rest here in God’s grace. Have a wonderful morning!  - Dr. Brian Gingerich, Senior Pastor 

Service Order:

Worship Through Music
Welcome/Call to Worship
Worship Through Music
Ministry Moment: The Abels
Advent Reading
Worship Through Giving
Kids dismissed
Worship Through Music
Scripture Reading:
Luke 4:16-19, Caryl Hayward
(Elder Chair)
Message: “Joy,”
Dr. Brian Gingerich, Senior Pastor
Worship Through Music
Benediction/Closing

Members of our Prayer Team will be available to pray with you at the front of the stage immediately following the service.

Giving Update:

YTD: $754,137   YTD budget: $845,802   Difference: -$91,665 

How to Give:

Online: hillsidemn.org/giving
At a service: in an offering box.

2025 gifts due end-of-day on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Hillside Kids

Today's Available Programming:

• Birth-Age 3: During whole service. 

• Age PreK 4-Grade 6:   Dismissed mid-service.

• Kids Check-In & Classes located in Children’s Wing (to the left as you exit the
Worship Center.) Exact room locations listed on screen in Children’s Wing.

• Nursing Moms Room located in the nursery and and Restless Child Room located in The Landing.

Welcome Card

If you’re new or want to connect with us, please fill out a Welcome Card so we can send you information that might be helpful to you.

If there is a way our prayer team can be praying for you, please submit a Prayer Request. We would love to pray for you!

Join Us on Wednesday Nights!

5:30: Supper. Menu: Enchilada Bake. Register here by 11:59P today.

6:30:  Kids & youth programming; House of Prayer

Events & Opportunities

LOST & FOUND: Located in Cypress Room today. Please check it out & take what’s yours! Items not claimed after today will be donated.

TOMMEE PROFITT CHRISTMAS CONCERT FILM VIEWING:
Friday, December 19, 6:30P, Worship Center. Come watch this epic concert on the big screen! Free; no registration required.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES: Wednesday, December 24, 3:00, 4:30, 6:00P. Come celebrate the Light of the World with us! Childcare available for birth-age 3 at all three services. 

SMALL GROUP LAUNCH: Wednesdays January 7-February 4, 6:30-8P, Cypress Room. A five-week introductory small group. Registration now open!

THE DISCIPLE COURSE: Wednesdays January 7-March 11, 6:30-8P, Cedar Room. A course to equip you with practical discipleship practices, with an emphasis on sharing your faith. Register today!

HILLSIDE TOT TIME: Wednesdays January 7-March 25, 9:00-11:00A, Gym. A time for parents to bring their kids (age 6 and under) for some open playtime in the Hillside Gym. Invite friends!

JOURNEY KIDS JUGGLING AFTER SCHOOL CLUB: Winter session begins Friday, January 9. Registration now open! Learn more & register at hillsidemn.org/juggling.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES: The next sessions of our Tuesday AM & Friday early AM Bible studies begin in January! Both are studying the book of Joshua through Jen Wilkin’s new study Joshua: Every Promise Fulfilled. Learn more & register at hillsidemn.org/women! 

TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR FOR PARENTS: Saturday, January 10, 9:00A-12:00P, Gathering Hall. Come gain tools to help you develop a technology plan that fits your unique family. Register online! 

TROUT LAKE 2026 CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS: hillsidemn.org/trout26  

We're Planting a Church! For updates on our upcoming church plant, Redeemer City Church, visit hillsidemn.org/churchplant.

THIS WEEK'S OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Friday, 9:00A-4:00P

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952.831.5050