Hillside Messenger
Hillside Presbyterian Church Newsletter
March 8, 2018
New Disciples Class Starts March 11, 2018!
The Christian Education Ministry (CEM) is offering a six-session study for new members.  This study provides opportunities to consider different dimensions of discipleship and gain a sense of direction for involvement through which we can live out our commitments to Jesus Christ in the church. 
The sessions led by Elders Dorothy Hill and Dorothy Lott will be held from 9:30 –10:45 a.m. in the Parlor on the dates listed below. The Being Reformed: Faith Seeking Understanding: New Members workbook will be provided.

  • March 11:         “The Call to Church Membership Christian Discipleship”
  • March 25:         “Scripture and the Faith of the Church”
  • April 8:              “Taking Part in the Congregation's Common Life and Worship”
  • April 15:            “Joining the Mission of the Church”
  • April 22:            “Presbyterian Church Membership”
  • April 29:            “Answering God’s Call”

Even though the class is scheduled for new members, anyone is welcome to attend! ext Link
Christian Education Ministry Youth Outing: “Ms. Nelson is Missing”
The Christian Education Ministry (CEM) has planned an outing for Hillside's children on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Ten (10) students in grades K-5 will have an opportunity to attend a performance, “Ms. Nelson is Missing”, a story that emphasizes the Golden Rule--love and respect, as it relates to a classroom teacher.
 
T he details of the trip are in the Letter to Parents (which includes the Field Trip Permission Form) below. Return the Field Trip Permission Form to the Hillside Presbyterian Church by Sunday, March 11, 2018.

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Hillside Presbyterian Church Mission Statement
The mission of Hillside Presbyterian Church is that of the church universal: to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ for the salvation of humankind. We are committed to being an inclusive, intergenerational church by creating a caring, Christian community. Hillside reaches out to diverse ethnic and religious groups in our community and beyond to foster a better understanding of all people. We are a servant people, responding to those in need, doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with our God.
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