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December 2021
Follow Jesus, Love Others, Share Hope
"Thank You and Merry Christmas" From Pastor Rob
Herald Angels
Hillside Church, I am very thankful that 15 years ago, God called me to be your pastor. I preached my installation sermon here on September 24, 2006. This year, you showed me and my family a lot of love, and I really grateful. But then, in countless ways, you show us love every year, and I hope we show you love too. I won’t say ‘reciprocate.’ Love is not reciprocal, but flows from the Spirit beating within each of us and from the generosity of the heart. You show love because of the heartbeat of Christ in you. I hope that’s what I am doing as well.
Upcoming Food Distributions - December 4 & 18
Our Food Pantry will be open December 4 & 18 - from 11am to 12pm.

CONSIDER:
  • Volunteering one or more Saturdays a month for the drive through food distributions. Bagging begins at 9am and distribution prep begins at 10:30am. Sign up HERE. Click on 'register' and scroll down to select Chapel Hill Pantry events.
  • Donating groceries - we are collecting dry and canned goods, food items, fresh produce, bread and meat (see most needed items here. Drop off at the collection box outside the church entryway
Annual Church Meeting - Sunday, December 5 following worship service
The annual church business meeting will be held immediately following the worship service on this Sunday. All members are encouraged to attend. The agenda items include: approval of the 2022 budget; affirmation of deacon nominee, John Roberts; affirmation of church trustee, Alan Stiles, and approval of the Elder motion to disassociate from Yates Baptist Association.
Thank you to Susan Dunn and Sharon Henley who are rotating off the Deacon Board.
View the proposed 2022 budget package HERE.
Christmas Cards
Let us deliver your Christmas cards to the Hillside family for you. There are boxes in the church hallway for dropping off and picking up cards. Donate what you would normally spend on postage to our Food Pantry.
Updated Church Directory—Available for pick-up in the entry way or request an electronic copy HERE.
Christmas Eve & December 26th
Come on Christmas Eve at 5pm for an evening of carol singing and a candle light celebration of the birth of our Savior. Invite your family, friends & neighbors.

ONLINE WORSHIP ONLY on Sunday December 26th
We will not meet for in-person worship on Sunday, December 26th. Instead, join us online at 11am from the comfort of your home (or wherever you are). We will broadcast via Facebook and YouTube.
Inclement Weather Reminder
snowcovered car
In the event of bad weather, church activities may be cancelled. If cancelling is necessary, we will notify the church via email and Facebook. We will also contact WRAL-TV5 and WCHL 97.9/1360 AM radio to be included in their list of closings.
October Numbers
tithes & offerings
Your tithes and offerings can be dropped off, mailed, or given electronically. Use the button below or go to our website.