Hillside Sunday Bulletin: Sunday, May 17, 2026

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:
Service Order:Worship Through Music
Welcome/Call to Worship
Worship Through Music
Responsive Scripture Reading
Worship Through Music
Ministry Moment: Grad Sunday
Worship Through Giving Kids dismissed to classes
Worship Through Music
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20
Sermon: “Victory Over Enemies,” 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: $1,704,386 YTD budget: $1,654,830 Difference: +$49,556
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.
• PreK4-Grade 4: Dismissed mid-service
• Nursing Moms Room located in the nursery and Restless Child Room located in The Landing.
Note: the 5th & 6th grade class has concluded for the school year.
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:
ANNUAL FAMILY MEETING: Wednesday, June 3, 6:30P. An opportunity for members to hear pastor and elder reports about what God has been doing at Hillside and to vote on the annual budget and elder candidates. Members are asked to prioritize attendance; childcare available for those who register.
BUDGET & ELDER CANDIDATE REVIEW:
• Copies of the Elder Candidate Bios and Proposed 2026-27 Budget are available at the Welcome Counter.
• Budget Review & Meet the Elder Candidates Meeting: Tuesday, May 26, 6:30-8:00P, Gathering Hall.
You Might Also Be Interested In...
• AVOIDING SCAMS SEMINAR: Tues, 5/19, 3-3:45P, Register online.
• SAND VOLLEYBALL: Starts Wed, 5/27, 6-7P! Register online.
• CHILD DEDICATIONS: Sunday, 5/31, either service. Sign up online.
• NEW ATTENDERS LUNCH: Sunday, 5/31. Register online.
• ANNUAL FAMILY MEETING: Wed, 6/3, 6:30P. More info to come!
• YOUTH: MOVE-UP MANIA: Wed, 6/10, 6-8P. For current grades 6-11! Register online.
• HILLSIDE WOMEN: EVENING ON THE LAWN: Sun, 6/28, Register online!
• SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR: Sat, 8/15, 9A-12P. Register online!
• KIDS SUMMER EVENT INFO:hillsidemn.org/summer-kids.
• TROUT LAKE CAMP SCHOLARSHIP INFO: hillsidemn.org/trout26
Grad Sunday 2026
(Information about our graduates. Open house info not included online but available in the Grad Sunday handouts at the Welcome Counter.)
High School Graduates 2026
Daniel Chua
Graduating from: Shakopee High School & Normandale
Community College (AA degree)
Plans for Next Year: Daniel plans to pursue mechanical
engineering at the University of Minnesota.
Sophie Freeman
Graduating from:Lakeville North High School
Plans for Next Year: Sophie will attend Boston College and plans to study biology and history on a pre-med track and continue ballet.
Hazelynn Hettinga
Graduating from: Classical Conversations Homeschool Co-Op & PSEO at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul
Plans for Next Year: Hazelynn is completing high school with 24 college credits and will continue her education at the University of Northwestern, Saint Paul. She plans to pursue a career in nursing.
Sam Oakes
Graduating from: Jefferson High School
Plans for Next Year: Sam will attend Bethel University, studying engineering and music.
Hope Patenaude
Graduating from: Richfield High School
Plans for Next Year: Hope plans to attend the College of St. Scholastica to study accounting and Spanish.
Isaiah Sneesby
Graduating from: Sneesby Homeschool
Plans for Next Year: Isaiah will attend college to earn a degree in computer science.
Hayden Teske
Graduating from: Jefferson High School
Plans for Next Year: Hayden will attend trade school at Hennepin Technical College.
Will Wallace
Graduating from: Jefferson High School & Normandale Community College
Will Wallace
Graduating from: Jefferson High School & Normandale Community College
Plans for Next Year: Will plans to complete his bachelor’s degree in business administration through Winona State University while he pursues an electrician apprenticeship.
Micah Zepeda
Graduating from: Waconia High School
College Graduates
Ashley Brecheisen
Graduating from: Bethel University
Type of Degree/Certification Earned: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Future Plans: Studying for and taking the NCLEX (nursing licensing exam), then hoping to work at a hospital in the Twin Cities.
Jacob Heyer
Graduating from:University of St. Thomas School of Law
Type of Degree/Certification Earned: Juris Doctor
Future Plans: Jake will take the bar in July and start at a law firm in Minneapolis in September.
Carter Pace
Graduating from: Columbia International University
Type of Degree/Certification Earned: B.S. Ministry Leadership
What are the graduate's plans for next year? Joining Torchbearer International as a missionary to New Zealand!
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