Hillside Sunday Bulletin: Sunday, October 4, 2026

Hillside Sunday Bulletin: Sunday, October 4, 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:

Welcome/Call to Worship

Worship Through Music

Communion

Worship Through Giving

Worship Through Music

Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5, Carol Madison

Sermon: “Steadfast in Affliction,” Derek Brokke, Pastor of Small Groups & Discipleship

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: $436,207   YTD budget: $542,529   Difference: -$106,322

How to Give:

Online: hillsidemn.org/giving
At a service: in an offering box.
Text: Text "give" to 952-592-6808


Hillside Kids

Today's Available Programming:

Check-In & classrooms:

Located in the Children’s Wing (to the left as you exit the Worship Center).

Programming is available during the whole service for kids birth-grade 6.

Kids Programming Schedule:

• first 15-20 min: Kids Worship Time

• remainder of time: age-based classes.

Parents, you know what’s best for your kids and can choose how you’d like them to participate in programming/services.


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:

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS:


FALL FEST 2026: THIS FRIDAY, 5:30-8:30P.

• Invite others - flyers & posters in lobby.

• Please volunteer! Sign up on Church Center App.

PARKING UPDATE: This year, parking will be at the Normandale College lot, with continuous shuttle bus service available. There will also be a designated drop-off area available in the Hillside lot. Parking in the Hillside lot will be limited to those who need it (those who need assistance, single parent families, etc.)
We hope this will provide a safe event for all!

Wednesday Night Supper. 10/7, 5:30P. This Week's Menu: Spaghetti Pie. Register today.

KEY UPCOMING EVENTS:

REDEEMER CITY CHURCH INTEREST LUNCH: Sunday, October 11, 12:15-1:45P, Gathering Hall. An opportunity to learn more about our upcoming church plant. Register online!

FREE HEADLIGHT RESTORATIONS EVENT - INVITE OTHERS!: Saturday, October 10, Hillside. Please take and share flyers, located at the Welcome Counter and resource wall. Note: As this is an outreach opportunity, we ask Hillsiders to wait to register for their own vehicles. Thank you!

A NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE: Thursday, October 15, 6:30-8:30P, Youth Room. An evening of worship a devotional, and space to share stories of remembrance in honor of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Open to Hillsiders and people in the community. Hosted by Hillside’s Stephen Ministry Team. 

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Monday PM Women’s Bible Study: Starts 10/5, 6:30-8P.

• Grateful & Grounded Kids Interest Gathering: Wed, 10/7, 5-6P.

• Arrive Ministries Info Session: Tues, 10/20, 6:30-8P, Gathering Hall.

• Homeschool Moms Panel: Wed, 10/21, 6:30-8P, Gathering Hall.

• Kids Juggling Club: Fridays, 4-6:30P, Begins 10/23.

• Hillside Story Membership Class: Sat, 10/24, 9:30A-12P.

• Baby Shower for Madalyn Craker: Sat, 10/31, 10A-12P, Hillside. Registry: babylist.com. Hosts: Hannah Liu, Sarah Geissler, Kelly Ackerman.



OFFICE HOURS:

Monday-Friday: 9:00A-3:00P

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