Hillside Sunday Bulletin: Sunday, August 31, 2025

Published July 12, 2025
Hillside Sunday Bulletin: Sunday, August 31, 2025

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:

Welcome
Worship Through Music
Pastoral Prayer for Annunciation
Worship Through Giving
Kids dismissed
Worship Through Music
Scripture Reading:
Psalm 139:1-24, Randy Merchant (Hillside Elder)
Message: “Coram Deo: Fully Known & Fully Loved,” Pastor Gabe Zepeda, Church Planting Resident
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: $209,632.65   YTD budget: $257,418   Difference: -$47,785.35 

How to Give:

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


Hillside Kids

Today's Available Programming:

• Birth-Age 3: During whole service.
 • Ages 4-5:   Dismissed mid-service. (no elementary classes today).

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 and Restless Child Room located in the Children's Wing


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!


Events & Opportunities

2025-26 KIDS & YOUTH PROGRAMMING REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Whether you’re new or returning, sign up today! 2025-26 Sunday kids programming for birth-grade 6 kicks off next Sunday!

24-HOUR PRAYER: This Friday. Sign up for a 30-minute time slot to pray for our church, community, and world!

HILLSIDE YOUTH (GRADES 7-12): Registration now open for the 2025-26 school year! Registration also open for the “One Big Party” event (9/3) and the Fall Retreat at Trout Lake Camp (10/10-12; early bird discount ends 8/27). Parents, join us for our Parent Meeting, this Wednesday, 8/27, 6:30-7:30P, Cedar Room.

SENIOR ADULT PICNIC: Saturday, September 6, 11:30A-2:30P, Hillside. Sign up online or today at the Welcome Counter.

WOMEN’S FALL BIBLE STUDIES Registration is now open for three Fall Bible Studies for Women: Monday Evening Bible Study, Tuesday Morning Bible Study, and Friday Early Morning Bible Study. Find details online & sign up today!

THE DISCIPLE COURSE: Wednesdays, September 10-November 19, 6:30-8:00P, The Cypress Room. This 10-week course will equip you with basic discipleship practices, with a special emphasis on learning how to share your faith. 

SMALL GROUP LAUNCH: Wednesdays, 6:30-8P, The Cypress Room. Begins September 10. An introductory small group experience that will help you connect with a long-term group. Register today or contact derek@hillsidemn.org with questions.

JOURNEY KIDS JUGGLING FALL SESSION: Fridays, 4-6:30P,
Begins September 12.
Kids, come juggle with us and invite friends! Learn more and sign up at hillsidemn.org/juggling!

MEN’S BREAKFAST: Saturday, September 13, 8:30-10:30A, The Gathering Hall, $5/person. Men, come gather around great food, a brief teaching, discussion, and prayer. Sign up today!

DADS & DAUGHTERS CAMPING & CANOEING TRIP: 9/19-9/21, Interstate Park, Taylor’s Falls, $65/person. Open to dads & daugthers kindergarten and older. Canoeing optional!

KIDS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL PARTICIPATION: Auditions & meeting Wednesday, September 17. Kids grades 1-6 are invited to participate in our Christmas musical! Sign up today!

NEW ATTENDERS LUNCH: Sunday, September 21, immediately following 10:45A service. Meet pastors and staff and learn more about Hillside over a casual lunch. Kids welcome! 

SAVE THE DATE: Friday evening, October 24, FallFest 2025.


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