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Isaiah 52:7 “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion “Your God reigns.”
Evangelism is the proclamation and manifestation of good news. It is also the responsibility and business of every Christian.
The Evangelism and Communication Ministry of Hillside practices to create a church community that is loving, authentic, grace filled and reconciling.
The past two years, due to the virus, have been difficult for Hillside. However, in collaboration with several other ministries, such as Congregational Care, we’ve maintained telephone visits and mail cards. We encouraged persons to see Sunday services via Facebook and provided help to Music and Worship Ministry. Evangelism Ministry members and Presbyterian Women have met with Agnes Scott students and invited them to come to our services.
Communication has been the most effective. Many thanks to Elders Sonja McMullen and Deloris Bryant-Booker for all you do to keep members up to date. This has happen through:
- Church newsletter via email, website and Facebook.
- Maintained the outdoor marquee in a timely manner.
- Maintained the “Calling Post subscription so members can be notified quickly of important information.
- Maintained the church website.
- Did the annual compilation and publication of church directory.
Our hope for the future of Hillside Evangelism and Communication Ministry will be to:
- Increase community involvement.
- Distribute materials telling about Hillside and its programs to visitors, prospective members and others.
- Encourage members to bring prospective members, community newcomers and area school families to activities.
- To communicate with Presbytery, synod, and General Assembly on materials, methods and programs on Church Growth and Development.
- To encourage youth and young adults to become more active with the Evangelism and Communication Ministry.
Many thanks for the members who have worked with the Ministry. Remember Evangelism is every Christian’s business. Let us be engaged in it in season and out of season.
Elder Janice Henry
Evangelism and Communication Ministry
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