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August 2023
Follow Jesus, Love Others, Share Hope
"Christian Distinctives" From Pastor Rob
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          Why should someone become a Christian? What makes Christianity distinct or unique? What is the appeal of the Christian faith?
          Hillside Church family, I need your help answering these questions. I am in a group of pastors and academics that meet biweekly to discuss theology. In one of our discussions, a women said she found herself perplexed by a question an unbeliever asked her. “What makes Christianity special?” She was tongue-tied.
       This is an intelligent woman. She’s a philosophy professor at a major university. She is a regular church attendee. She is very active in her church and in her faith. Yet, when pressed by unchurched person to give an account of her faith (1 Peter 3:15), she lacked confidence.
       How would you answer? READ MORE
School Supply Collection
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Join our 3rd annual back to school supply drive! We will be collecting school supplies for our food pantry clients from Aug 1-Aug 18th.
This is a great way to serve our community. There will be a collection box located in the lobby for easy drop off. See below for suggested donations. Thank you so much for helping!
Ticonderoga #2 pencils
Pens - blue, black & red
3-subject Spiral notebooks
Washable markers
Highlighters
Colored pencils
Wide & College-ruled loose-leaf paper
Pencil pouch

24 pack crayons
Composition notebooks (non-spiral notebooks)
Glue sticks
Next Food Distributions - August 5 & 19 from 11am to 12pm
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Our next Food Distributions will be August 5 & 19 at our usual time from 11am to 12pm.

HELP KEEP IT GOING!
  • Volunteer for one or more of the drive-through food distributions. Many opportunities are available.
  • Donate groceries, we are collecting dry and canned goods. Go to the church website for a more detailed list. Please check the ’sell by’ dates when donating. There is a collection shed outside the church entryway where you can leave your donations.
 
To volunteer, please use our online Community Sign Up Genius Form. If you have any questions, please contact Candy or Diane.
Fellowship Meal - This Sunday August 6th
During worship this Sunday, August 6th, we will be celebrating Communion. It is a Hillside tradition that whenever we celebrate Communion, also known as the Lord’s Supper, together, we share a meal. Please plan on joining us by bringing a covered dish to share. Come to worship, then stay for the Fellowship Meal that will occur right after.
Set-up and kitchen clean-up assistance is needed. Contact the church office if you are willing to help (919)967-3056).
Blood Drive - Saturday, August 12 from 9:30am to 2pm
Blood Connection Bus
Donate blood! Save lives! Help our community by donating this month. One donation can help up to 3 people! The Blood Connection mobile unit is returning to our upper parking lot from 9:30am to 2pm on August 12th. All donors will receive an e-gift card.

Prescheduling is encouraged. Go to the Blood Connection website or contact the church office.
June Numbers
More detail on the amounts in the Financial Snapshot are in the June 2023 Financial Statement. Hard copies are on the back table in the Worship Center.
tithes & offerings
Your tithes and offerings can be dropped off, mailed, or given electronically. Use the button below or go to our website.