EVENTS Volume 2 Issue 10 December 2012

The Ninth Commandment Exodus 20:16 Part 4

James writes, If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceiveshimself and his religion is worthless. (1:26) The tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider when a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts ofthe body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, but no mancan tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and withit we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth comes praise and cursing.

"Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths youhave made to the Lord.' But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; or by theearth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head,for you cannot make even one hair white or black.Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. (Matt 5:33)

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SERMONS IN DECEMBER

December 28:15 & 10:45 AM “Turnaround” McConnell Mark 1:1-86:30 PM “Perspective Religion” McConnell Mark 13:32-37

December 98:15 & 10:45 AM “Witness” McConnell John 1:6-86:30 PM “Comfort at Christmas” McConnell Mark 1:1-8

December 168:15 & 10:45 AM “Back to the Stable” McConnell Luke 1:26-386:30 PM “Laughing All the Way” McConnell 1 Thess. 5:16-24

December 238:15 & 10:45 AM “The Future of Flesh” McConnell John 1:1-146:30 PM “Merry Mysterium Tremendum” McConnell Luke 1:26-38

December 247:00 PM Christmas Eve Choir Cantata, “Songs of Christmas Cantata Medley”

December 308:15 & 10:45 AM “Jesus, Breaking Away” McConnell Luke 2:41-526:30 PM “Your Signboard to the World” McConnell Revelation 21:1-7

The Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 2, 2012at the close of the 10:45 AM Worship Service.

Nov 22-23 Thanksgiving HolidaysOffice Closed

Nov 28 Joanna Circle 9:30 AMLeah & Ruth Circles 1 PM

Nov 30 Disciples Men Lunch Rm 31 11:30AM

Nov 30-Dec 1 Children’s Pageant Work &Rehearsals in F H 9:30 AM

Dec 2 Advent 1Christopher’s Class Party 8 AM F HCongregational Meeting @ 12 NoonLeadership Training @ 2 PM in F H

Dec.6 SALT Luncheon - HCC 11 AM

Dec 7-8 Children’s Pageant Work &Rehearsal in F H 1 - 3:30 PM

Dec. 9 Advent 2Children’s Christmas Pageant12 Noon in F HYouth Christmas Party 5:00 PM

Dec. 10 Ministry Meetings 6:30 PMExecutive Council 7:30 PM

Dec 12 DW Board Meeting 10:30 AMDW Luncheon 12 Noon in F H

Dec. 14 “The Hillsider” Deadline - 9 AVolunteer Appreciation 12:30-2 PM

Dec. 15 Staff Planning Room 31 8:30 AM

Dec. 16 Advent 3Seekers Christmas 8:45 AMYouth Study Party 5:15 PM

Dec. 17 Lydia Circle Cookie Exchange 2 PM

Dec. 19 Deadline for January Hillsider 9 AMLeah & Ruth Circles 1 PM

Dec. 20 SALT Lights Tour 5 PM Brownbag

Dec 21 Staff Christmas Party 7:30 PM

Dec. 22 Choir & Bells 7-8 PM - Botanica

Dec 23 Advent 4

Dec 24-26 Church Office Closed

Dec. 24 Advent 5Live Christmas Eve Nativity - 7 PM

Dec 31 New Year’s Eve

Jan 1 Church Office Closed

Jan 6 New Leader Installation 10:45 AM

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Please let the church know when you, or a family member, are admitted to ahospital, so we can pray for you and the ministers can visit.

AT HOME: Tami Arehart, Bill Boyle, Jennifer Brown, Jack Fauchier, Don Gowan, KelleyGraham, Bob Grider, Edith Gugenheim, Kathy Hannah, Linda Hill, Betty Jones,Stephanie Kreger, Nicole Ledbetter, Hope Leighton, Mary Leistiko, Jon McConnell,Bruce Miller, Allan Morgan, Jeff Morgan, Bill Naden, Makayla Nasser-Welch, GloriaNeighbor, Billye Nipper, Jim Quick, Christian Rogers, Stan Rogers, Barbara Scadden,Lois Sewell, Harlean Shockey, Johnny Smith, Linda Smith, Marge Smith, Yohana Tekie,Cap. Ed Watson

IN THE HOSPITAL: Nathan Buss (Hope Lodge - KS City), Al Miller (Sandpiper Bay#308)

HILLSIDE MILITARY DEPLOYED: Chris Scheuerman (United Arab Emirates throughDec)

MISSION PERSONNEL: Martha Mensendiek, Japan

SHUT-IN BIRTHDAYS

Please remember our shut-ins with a card, a visit, or a call.

Doris Raum December 4

3149 Keywest Court

Wichita, KS 67204-2327 316-838-2740

Ethel Wetzel December 13

7373 E 29th St N #W417

Wichita, KS 67226-3426 316-630-8064

Sue Ralstin December 23

1555 N Meridian #410

Wichita, KS 67203-1942

DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR DECEMBER

01 - Gal 1-3 02 - Gal 4-6 03 - Eph 1-3

04 - Eph 4-6 05 - Phil 1-4 06 - Col 1-4

07 - I Thess 1-5 08 - II Thess 1-3 09 - I Tim 1-6

10 - II Tim 1-4 11 - Titus 1-3 12 - Heb 1-4

- Philemon 1

13 - Heb 5-7 14 - Heb 8-10 15 - Heb 11-13

16 - James 1-5 17 - I Peter 1-2 18 - I Peter 3-5

19 - II Peter 1-3 20 - I John 1-3 21 - I John 4-5

22 - II John 1 23 - Rev 1-2 24 - Rev 3-5

- III John 1

- Jude 1

25 - Rev 6-8 26 - Rev 9-11 27 - Rev 12-13

28 - Rev 14-16 29 - Rev 17-18 30 - Rev 19-20

31 - Rev 21-22

HCC FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

In November, the Outreach Ministry will have papersacks in the Narthex with a list of food for Christmas. Parishioners can pick up a sack to fill or we will accept amonetary donation. The contents needed are: Boxed dressing,

Canned Cranberry Sauce or Jelly, Package or Jar of Turkey Gravy, InstantPotatoes to feed 8, Canned Sweet Potatoes, Cake or Brownie Mix. WHAT ISREALLY NEEDED NOW: SWEET POTATOES, STUFFING, CRANBERRYSAUCE & GRAVY.

Our goal is 100 sacks. Please bring in filled sacks no later thanSunday, December 2nd for Christmas.

Thank you for your generosity now and throughout the year.

Barbara, Bud and Shelia

Sermons are available online @ www.hillsidecc.org

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

1: Candace Conley-Morris, Darrin Bennett

2: Chris Stong, Neil Wiese, Kristy Duggan

4: John Farrington, John Gist, Doris Raum, Virginia Wells, BarryBarlow, Dane Volkman

5: Rob Dorsey, Jon Shawver

6: Lindie Wiese, Christy Conley-Anderson, SueEllen Trout, Sharon Delyria, LisaGoldak

7: Shannon Duffey, Timothy Haworth, Corinne Sperry

9: Piper Dorsey, Makenzie McGinty

10: Craig Moehring

11: Jean Lloyd, Chloe Bartlett, Quentin Pickering

12: Martin Hiltner, Bill Naden, Jesse Anderson, Ron Jones, Carter Kreger, JennAult, Billye Nipper

13: Ethel Wetzel, John Schwarz, Dylan Shaffer, Gloria Watkins

14: Pat Dean, Rod Minner, Michael Dorsey

15: Mark Bradbury, Aaron Dotts, Carol Womack

16: Elias Welker, Dorothy Odle, Sonny Womack

17: Lesa Edwards, Kaci Duggan, Will Duggan

18: Melody Miller, Sophia McConnell, Nona Stevens, Craig Zielke, PatriceHinecker, Warren Claassen

19: Sam Howell, Wanda Jacoby, Amanda Savage, Jane Stong, Evan Just,Marsha Mendenhall

20: Charlotte Terwilliger, Elizabeth Scheuerman

21: Marge Bauers, Chris Shawver, Oakley Hearne

22: Arlene Haddock, Cheyenne McCune, Jake Berrong

23: Jayne Rudd, Mary K Thelman, Rick Thelman, Sue Ralstin

24: Heather Thompson

25: Jeff Davis, Cyndy Miller

26: Dan Wiese, Lori Nelson, Karen Mann, Angela Clark, Jamie Schwinck

27: Cassie Agnew, Rick Roberts, Madelyn Kreger, Jim Quick, Steven Kilian

28: Greg Buss

30: Keegan Claassen, Nicholas Boehner, Debbie Turner, Noah Graham

31: Ann Aldag, Janet Harding, Dawn Keene, Jeff McCutcheon

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

2: Stacy & Jeff Kleymann

4: Melissa & Robert James

8: Miranda & Steve Brittain, Sheryl & Tom Reynolds

10: Gloria & Bob Martin

12: Iretta & Bob Drechsler

16: Lori & Don Nelson, SueEllen & Paul Trout

17: Holly & Mark Mason, Morgan & Jeff Spradlin

20: Amber & Steve Frazier

21: Nancy & Ken Morrison

23: Linda & Norm Hickman

26: Lou & Wilbur Dorsey

27: Marjorie & Charles Freeman, Kathy & Tom Hankins, Doris & Tom Raum,Debbie & Jon Hulsey, Jamie & Don Just, Tammy & Kevin Mykel

28: Brooks & Dan Bradbury

29: Kristy & William Duggan, Ashley & Joshua Cole

30: Pat & Gary Allerheiligen

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Online donations now a possibility...

For those of you who prefer to do your giving electronically, Hillsidenow offers that option. From the main page of our website (hillsidecc.org),select “contact,” then “make a donation.” At this point, you can designate whereyour money goes (general fund, building fund, etc.), and which type of donationyou prefer (one-time or recurring). Your donation can either be charged to acredit card, or drawn directly from your bank account.

If you have questions or need more information, please contact thechurch office (683-6577).

DILLONS RELOADABLE CARD PROGRAM

The new Reloadable Cards make greatChristmas gifts. Buy one at Hillside for $5 (will be part ofyour gift) and load it at Dillons for any amount. The cards

can be loaded with credit cards, debit card, check or cash.

Thanks to all of the Hillside families that have purchased andreloaded the new Reloadable Cards. We make 5% profit on each card’s loadedamount to support our many mission projects.

Thank you all so very much, Hillside Disciples Women

ATTENTION: ALL HILLSIDE YOUTH & FAMILY SKI & SERVE TRIP

COMING UP IN MARCH, 2013

Due to some complications, we are not going to the TennysonCenter, but we are still going to Colorado. We will be doingthree and a half days of service, and twodays of skiing, for a total of five nights. We

are still finalizing details, but the estimated cost will beyouth–$400-450, and adult–$425-475. A $50 deposit perperson will hold your slot. This cost includes everythingexcept fast food while traveling, extra spending money, andsnowboards will be an extra $20. Youth, families, and othersnot even related to youth are welcome. Minimum age foreveryone is 6th grade. Contact Josh for more information.

Children & Parents, be watching the mail for your letter aboutparticipating in the Christmas Eve 2012 Live Nativity. CARDSMUST BE RETURNED DECEMBER 3rd!

MEETINGS AT HILLSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

December 2nd Congregational Meeting

December 10th Ministry Meetings @ 6:30 PM

Executive Council @ 7:30 PM

The 2012 Christmas Offering will be received

December 16th.

Money given to the Christmas Offering this year, will be givento the Christian Church in Kansas for the support of the South Central DistrictOffice Ministry. You will have done two things, support the Regional Church,and more specifically, the District Office.

You will find an offering envelope enclosed in the mailed newsletter,and in the December 16th Sunday morning bulletins.

* Many thanks for your prayers, thoughts and cards during myrecent bout with pneumonia. Your support has helped me torecover quickly. Blessings to all - Mary K. Thelman

*Thank you so much for the beautiful fig tree. Your kindnesswill always be remembered. Clayton Garten

*A gift has been made in your honor for the Disciples Women Woman toWoman Micro Credit Program in the Democratic Republic of Congo and theSoap Making Project in the Republic of Congo, by Ruth Winkler. Jane Sullivan-Davis, Global Ministries

*Words can never adequately express my appreciation to this congregation forall you do for me. I am appreciative of your gift and the gracious words Bobspoke on behalf of the congregation. You continue to show your love in somany ways, this was only one. Thank you. Bill McConnell

*Bill McConnell, thank you for your years of Christian ministry, for setting thepace for others, and for your continued faithfulness. It is with heartfelt gratitudethat we lift you in prayer and ask God’s continued blessings upon you as wemark the 32nd anniversary of your ordination on November 16, 1980.

*I want to thank all my Hillside super angels, especially Octava Jones & MarciaCraig, for coming to my rescue & setting up meals for me. My neighbors wantto thank you, too. Everyone has been so helpful. Peace & Grace, KathyHannah

*Hillside was so caring during Jack’s recent hospital stay. Thank you for yourprayers, phone calls, & many cards received. Sue & Jack Fauchier

*The Leadership Ministry would like to thank Michael Ward for the beautifulflowers being placed in the sanctuary. Michael has been loaning Hillside theflowers and vases from his florist business. The sharing of your ministry is verymuch appreciated Michael. Fran Elliott, Chair of Leadership Ministry

CHURCH BOARD ACTIONS November 12, 2012

• accepted with regret, the resignation of Scott Ehrsam as elder

• elected Pat Agnew to fill the unexpired term of Scott Ehrsam as elder

• accepted with regret, the resignation of Janice Halstead as diaconate

• accepted proposal by Resource Ministry for 2013 Proposed Budgetand recommends to congregation for approval

• received the report of Leadership Ministry for Church Officers for2013, and accepted the recommendations and recommends them tothe congregation for approval

• set Sunday, December 2, 2013, immediately following the 10:45 AMworship service, as our annual Congregational meeting

• set Sunday, December 2, 2013 at 2 PM for the annual LeadershipTraining event

• received proposal from the joint Resource Ministry and Paving theWay Committee for a Recognition Brick Project

• heard a report from Property Ministry on the status of the churchboiler

• heard a report on the status of our covenant with Discovery PlacePreschool

Copies of the Proposed 2013 Budget & Slate of Officers can befound in the Narthex. These two items will be voted on at the annualCongregational Meeting that is set for Sunday, December 2, 2012, immediatelyfollowing the 10:45 AM worship service, in the Sanctuary.

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PATHWAYS KIDS NEWS

Pathways Kids had a great Halloween party, playinggames, eating pizza, and watching scary movies. The costumeswere either beautiful or scary. Only the Pathways fish, Snack,failed to dress. Thanks to all the helpers who made the party a

success.

Casting is complete, and practice has begun for the 2012 BlacklightChristmas extravaganza, “A Special Delivery for Hillside.” Plan to be inFellowship Hall immediately following 2nd Worship Service on December 9th toenjoy LaRena’s vegetable soup, rolls, muffins, and cookies from the excellentbakers in Hillside’s congregation. The presentation is an original drama,authored by Rev. Debbie Elwick, music direction by Connie Shawver,choreography by Sydney Easterberg, and costumes by Mary High. The castincludes Pathways Kids, and Youth, with a solo by Ashley Cole. Come join usfor a unique celebration of the birth of Jesus! Since the 9th is the secondSunday of the month, the kids will also be singing in Worship. Don’t forget tobring cookies! We always depend on those of you who provide your bakedgoods for our luncheon. Thank you. You are the BEST! You may leave themin the office on Friday or Saturday before noon, or bring them to the kitchen onSunday.

Christmas Eve promises to be an awesome experience for adultsand children, as always. This year’s live Nativity will include a cast of many,and features Delaney Clark, as Mary, Jonathan Shawver, as Joseph, and GrantMason, grandson of Helen & Tom Thomason, as Baby Jesus. Kids will practiceat 5 PM. We will provide a light meal, (sandwiches, chips, carrot, & celerysticks) in Mrs. Campbell’s Kitchen. Kids will watch a Christmas movie whilethey wait to go on. Parents may leave kids at practice and we will keep thembusy until the service is over. Parents will find them at the animal pen inFellowship Hall.

Merry Christmas and best wishes for a blessed New Year to all ofyou who help and support Children’s ministries. We consider it a specialblessing to enjoy the company of these wonderful Pathways kids.

Thank you and God bless you all.

Rev. Debbie, Connie Shawver, Stephanie Kreger, Johnny Smith,Erin Boehner, Krista Wasinger, Tracey Easterberg, and Wykeemah Chumley(members of Pathways Sunday School & Chapel)

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

“A Special Delivery for Hillside,” Sunday, December 9th

(Immediately following 10:45 Service in Fellowship Hall)

Vegetable soup, rolls, muffins & cookies from the excellentbakers of Hillside Christian Church. Love Offering will go to Children’sMinistries. There may be a special visitor following the pageant!

WEDNESDAY EVENING MEAL

We offer a meal in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday evenings,which will be served from 5:15 to 6:00 PM. If you plan oneating at this time, for the price of $5.50, you must makea reservation on the pew pad on Sunday mornings. Theabsolute deadline for reservations will be Monday

mornings before Noon. If you do not make a reservation & your name isnot on the list - you will be charged $6.00. Also, if you do make areservation and do not show up for the meal, you still need to pay for thatmeal.

December 5th Corn Chowder, Make Your Own Sandwich, Cupcake

December 12th Chicken, Sausage & Bean Casserole (Cassoulet), Rolls,Chocolate Eclairs

NO MEALS OR WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMMING, UNTIL JAN. 2nd.

The 2013 Camp Schedule has been announced, and youmay look at it at www.kansasdisciples.org. We will alsohave it on our church website soon with the adjustedfees.

Event Title Date Grade Completed

CYF Conf. - Alpha June 24-29 9-12

Pre-High July 22-27 8 Only

Chi Rho 1 June 10-15 6-7

Junior 1 June 4-8 4-5

Primary 1 June 13-15 2-3

Pre-Pri June 1 K-1

Grand Camp May 30-June 2 All Ages

NEW MEMBERS

Dorothy Cherry transferred her membership and joinedHillside Christian Church on October 28, 2012. She residesat 7700 E 13th St N #11, Wichita, KS 67206. Phone: 315-0383.

Amy Miller, & sons Cole & Quinn, transferred theirmembership and joined Hillside Christian Church onNovember 4, 2012. They reside with their husband & fatherJay, at 2402 N Flutter Ln, Wichita, KS 67228. Phone: 425-8264

Jennifer Finch transferred her membership and joinedHillside Christian Church on Sunday, November 4, 2012. She resides at 3100 McCormick, Wichita, KS 67213. Phone: 785-828-4921. Jennifer is a senior at NewmanUniversity.

Andy Nixon transferred his membership and joined HillsideChristian Church on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Heresides at 320 N Wolf, Cheney, KS 67025. Phone: 540-0405.

Austin Young transferred his membership and joinedHillside Christian Church on Sunday, November 11, 2012. He resides with his wife Suzan, at 708 Riverview, Derby, KS67037. Phone: 788-6259.

NOTES FROM MARK †††††

CHANCEL CHOIR & BELLS PERFORMING AT BOTANICA

The Chancel Choir & Bells will be performing at Botanica from

7 to 8 PM, Saturday, December 22nd.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANTATA

The annual Christmas Eve Live Nativity featuring the ChristmasCantata is fast approaching. You can still join the choir just for the upcomingcantata, “Songs of Christmas Cantata Medley.” You would not be disappointed,and we would greet you with open arms! Rehearsals are Wednesdays from7:30-8:30! All you have to do is show up at a rehearsal. Join us onWednesday!!!

ANNUAL POPS CONCERT/MUSIC FUNDRAISER/DESSERT AUCTION

February 9 from 6-8 PM

Place this date on your calendars and support the music ministry ofHillside. This will be an event not to miss. Tickets will be available soon.

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Josh Cole, Dir. of Family Ministries

jcole888@gmail.com

Wed. Prayer Time 6:00 pm

Wed. Bible Study 6:30-7:30 pm

Sun. Youth Groups 5:15-7:30 pm

Youth will have a Dirty Santa Gift Exchange, December 9th at theClaassen home. It will start at 5 PM and end at 8 PM. On December 16th wewill have a Youth Study Night at 5:15 PM for those preparing for finals. Wewill not be meeting Wednesday, December 26 or January 2, or Sunday,December 23 or December 30.

2nd Sunday Meals: On the second Sunday of each month during theevening Youth time, we invite families of Youth to prepare a meal for the YouthGroup and join us for that evening’s discussion and lesson. Contact Josh if youwould like to volunteer a meal in 2013!

College/ Young Adult (CYA) News The College & Young Adults

are meeting at 8:20 PM on Wednesday nights in Room 50. We also want topromote the new young adult (post college) Sunday School class which is beingtaught by Dr. George Bloomquist and is meeting in the parlor at 9:30 AM onSunday mornings.

The Youth are taking orders for Mason Jars throughDecember 9th. They are selling Spiced Tea & Cocoa jars for$5 each & Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix & Oatmeal RaisinCookie Mix jars for $7 each. The jars come decorated for theholidays & make great gifts for friends & family, teachers, co-

workers & anyone you need a little something for. The jars will be delivered byDecember 16th & may be paid for at delivery. You may order from the Youth oron the order sheets available on the board outside the Youth Rooms. AllProceeds will go towards Ski & Serve as well as next summer’s mission trip. Thanks for your support!

DISCIPLES MEN NEWS

DM November Luncheon, Friday, the 30th, at HCC at 11:30 AM.

THERE IS NO LUNCHEON SCHEDULED IN DECEMBER.

SALT LUNCHEON DECEMBER 6th: We’ll be switching things up &will have our luncheon first this month. We’ll meet as usual for adelicious meal provided by LaRena Goldak at the cost of $6.00 at 11AM (This is to accommodate the choir coming to sing for us from

Heights.) The menu is: ham, roasted vegetables, salad, hot rolls, & dessert.

SALT LIGHT TOUR DECEMBER 20th: We will meet at 5 PM at the church inRoom 31 for a brownbag meal, then load up the mini van for our ChristmasLights Tour. You may register for these events on the attendance padsduring Sunday worship, or call the church office at 683-6577.

DISCIPLES WOMEN NEWS

Dec 7: Church Women United @ 12 Noon, AnnualAssembly Luncheon @ First Presbyterian Church,525 N Broadway (Reservations must be in bynoon, Dec. 3rd)

Dec 12: DW Board Meeting 10:30 AM; DW Luncheon 12 Noon

Hosted by Lydia Circle; Birthday for Christ Offering; Program: Wichita SoutheastHigh School Madrigals; Mrs. Lisa Cookson, Director; Devotions: Dorothy Odle

Dec 13: Quilters @ 9:30 AM

Dec 17: Lydia Circle (Cookie Exchange) @ 2 PM Gay Spradlin, Hostess

12200 Killenwood Drive; Devotions: Ann Aldag

Dec 19: Leah Circle Meeting @ 1 PM; Sue Fauchier, Hostess; 6606 E 14th

Co-Hostess: Ardith Blue; Ruth Circle Meeting @ 1 PM; Hillside Christian Church- Loyal Doers Room 30; Hostess - Joyce Taylor

Poinsettia Project 2012

As we celebrate Advent, we adorn our sanctuary withthe symbols of the season, one of these being the poinsettia. Again this year, you will be able to participate in the Poinsettia

Project by making a contribution for the poinsettias which may be designated onthe enclosed form and returned to the church office by Sunday, December 2, 2012.

HAT & MITTEN TREE

The Hat & Mitten tree will be located by the courtyard door andready for Hillsiders to decorate. The decoration of mittens, gloves,hats & scarves look really great on the tree, and will go toneedy children to help keep them warm during the cold

winter months. The Lydia Circle

A History of Santa Claus, is A Guide To The Duncan RoyaleSanta Figures that are on display in the church parlor.

Stop in and take a look over the holidays!

_ Condolences go out to Clay Garten, and family, upon the death ofhis father, Lonnie Garten on October 21, 2012.

_ Condolences go out to Don & Shari Sampson, and family, uponthe death of Don’s mother, Marilyn Sampson, on October 25, 2012.

_ Condolences go out to Ethel Wetzel, and family, upon the death of her husband,Ron Wetzel on November 3, 2012.

_ Condolences go out to Betty Mohney, and family, upon the death of herhusband, Leonard, on November 12, 2012.

YOUR HELP IS REALLY NEEDED!!!

If you are interested in our ministry - visiting ourHillside Shut-Ins and taking communion to them - please callMary Leistiko (371-6764) or Debbie Elwick (683-6577) and letus know. We could really use your help - and it is such aworthy ministry!

IT’S TIME TO CALENDAR EVENTS & ACTIVITIES ATHCC FOR 2013

It’s that time of year again, for Hillside groups, Sunday schoolclasses, etc., to start calendaring their events for next year. First

come, first serve - the church calendar is already filling up for 2013! Make sure toturn in your plans to Janice in the church office.

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8:15 & 10:45 AM Serving December 2, 20128:15 Layreader: -------------------8:15 Advent Reader/Candlelighters: Charlie Edens’ Family10:45 Layreader: Mary High10:45 Advent Reader/Candlelighters Kelly, Jennifer & Abby BauerHospital Communion: Charles FreemanElder Assignments8:15 AM Communion Prayer: -------------------8:15 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Charles Freeman10:45 AM Communion Prayer: Linda Watson10:45 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Mary Leistiko6:30 PM Opening/Greeting: Bonnie Thompson6:30 PM Closing Benediction: Shar Wright6:30 PM Layreader: 6:30 Advent Reader/Candlelighters Tom & Kathy Hankins

Diaconate Schedule8:15 AM Prepare/Cleanup/Service: John & Barb Farrington10:45 AM Service: Paul’s Disciples10:45 AM Cleanup: D Calvert, S Womack, L Rader, E Johnson

Visitation/Home CommunionDale & Marilyn Richmond Route 2Tom & Doris Raum, Jack Meineke, Jeanette Rees, LaVeda McElwain, Katy Dickenson, Marge Mitchell,Sue RalstinBarney & Lois Rahal Route 1Cathy Duguid, Ruth Lance, Ethel Wetzel, Fern Hayward, Ada Ruth Richardson, Bob Cade

Ushers: 8:15 (Team 1) & 10:45 (Team 3)

Van Driver: Barry Barlow (684-4025) Passengers should call the driver by Saturday evening if they areriding Sunday morning.

8:15 & 10:45 AM Serving December 9, 20128:15 Layreader: Charlotte Loveland8:15 Advent Reader/Candlelighters: Bob & Gloria Martin10:45 Layreader: Nathanael Lawton10:45 Advent Reader/Candlelighters George Bloomquist FamilyHospital Communion: Keith SanbornElder Assignments8:15 AM Communion Prayer: Charlotte Loveland8:15 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Keith Sanborn10:45 AM Communion Prayer: Tom Hankins10:45 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Helen Thomason6:30 PM Opening/Greeting: Bryce Miskell6:30 PM Closing Benediction: Gloria Martin6:30 PM Layreader: 6:30 Advent Reader/Candlelighters Bill Baum

Diaconate Schedule8:15 AM Prepare/Cleanup/Service: Jim & Phyllis Haught10:45 AM Service: Celestial Angels10:45 AM Cleanup: J Meridith, E Boehner, G Sewell, M Taiclet

Visitation/Home CommunionTerry & Kathy Allen Route 4Betty Jones, Pearl McCarthy, Ed Barker, Isabel Gates, Bill SpencerDick & Stacy Swisher Route 3Dwight Tommy Thompson, Elizabeth Servis, Jeanne Parish, Marge Smith, Jane Hooper, Ruth Pirner

Ushers: 8:15 (Team 1) & 10:45 (Team 3)

Van Driver: Lowell Bowling (683-4915) Passengers should call the driver by Saturday evening if theyare riding Sunday morning.

8:15 & 10:45 AM Serving December 16, 20128:15 Layreader: Bob Drechsler8:15 Advent Reader/Candlelighters Dave & Ann Aldag10:45 Layreader: David Calvert10:45 Advent Reader/Candlelighters Bill & Carol Schell & familyHospital Communion: Shar WrightElder Assignments8:15 AM Communion Prayer: Bob Drechsler8:15 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Shar Wright10:45 AM Communion Prayer: Fran Elliott10:45 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Dale Richmond6:30 PM Opening/Greeting: Vera Spencer6:30 PM Closing Benediction: Charlotte Loveland6:30 PM Layreader: 6:30 Advent Reader/Candlelighters Clay Garten & Janice Smith

Diaconate Schedule8:15 AM Prepare/Cleanup/Service: Ann Aldag & Karen Lau10:45 AM Service: JC’s10:45 AM Cleanup: R Austin, J Deck, A Clark, J Ault

Visitation/Home CommunionWykeemah Chumley & Tracey Easterberg Route 1Cathy Duguid, Ruth Lance, Ethel Wetzel, Fern Hayward, Ada Ruth Richardson, Bob Cade

Bill & Mary Leistiko Route 2Tom & Doris Raum, Jack Meineke, Jeanette Rees, LaVeda McElwain, Katy Dickenson, Marge Mitchell,Sue Ralstin

Ushers: 8:15 (Team 1) & 10:45 (Team 3)

Van Driver: Lowell Bowling (683-4915) Passengers should call the driver by Saturday evening if theyare riding Sunday morning.

8:15 & 10:45 AM Serving December 23, 20128:15 Layreader: Holly Howell8:15 Advent Reader/Candlelighters: Verg & Shar Wright & family10:45 Layreader: Dick Swisher10:45 Advent Reader/Candlelighters Fred, Evelyn & Penny ParadiesHospital Communion: Mary LeistikoElder Assignments8:15 AM Communion Prayer: Holly Howell8:15 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Mary Leistiko10:45 AM Communion Prayer: Charlotte Loveland10:45 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Bonnie Thompson6:30 PM Opening/Greeting: Fran Elliott6:30 PM Closing Benediction: -----------------------6:30 PM Layreader: 6:30 Advent Reader/Candlelighters Darryl & Lillian Bartlett

Diaconate Schedule8:15 AM Prepare/Cleanup/Service: Becky Scheuerman & Barbara Barlow10:45 AM Service: Harvesters10:45 AM Cleanup: S Deori, I Drechsler, S Kreger, S Patterson

Visitation/Home CommunionRoute 3

Dwight Tommy Thompson, Elizabeth Servis, Jeanne Parish, Marge Smith, Jane Hooper, Ruth PirnerDave & Ann Aldag Route 4Betty Jones, Pearl McCarthy, Ed Barker, Isabel Gates, Bill Spencer

Ushers: 8:15 (Team 1) & 10:45 (Team 3)

Van Driver: Darryl Neighbor (689-0822) Passengers should call the driver by Saturday evening if theyare riding Sunday morning.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - MONDAY-DECEMBER 24th

7:00 PM Advent Reader/Candlelighters: Deori/Mitra FamilyDiaconate Teams Serving & Clean Up: Paul’s Disciples & Celestial AngelsElders at Communion Table: Tom Hankins & Shar Wright

8:15 & 10:45 AM Serving December 30, 20128:15 Layreader: Dale Richmond10:45 Layreader: Jan BoyleHospital Communion: Holly HowellElder Assignments8:15 AM Communion Prayer: Dale Richmond8:15 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Holly Howell10:45 AM Communion Prayer: Linda Watson10:45 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Bryce Miskell6:30 PM Opening/Greeting: Bob Drechsler6:30 PM Closing Benediction: Gloria Martin6:30 PM Layreader:

Diaconate Schedule8:15 AM Prepare/Cleanup/Service: Ann Aldag & Karen Lau10:45 AM Service: JC’s10:45 AM Cleanup: B Grider, T Allen, J Miller, G Rogers

Visitation/Home CommunionGeorge & Kay Bloomquist Route 2Tom & Doris Raum, Jack Meineke, Jeanette Rees, LaVeda McElwain, Katy Dickenson, Marge Mitchell,Sue Ralstin

Route 1Cathy Duguid, Ruth Lance, Ethel Wetzel, Fern Hayward, Ada Ruth Richardson, Bob Cade

Ushers: 8:15 (Team 1) & 10:45 (Team 3)

Van Driver: Lowell Bowling (683-4915) Passengers should call the driver by Saturday evening if they areriding Sunday morning.

Official Board meets the second Monday of the month, February, May,August, & November, and otherwise as is necessary.

Executive Council meets the second Monday of the month, January,March, April, June, July, September, October, & December, andotherwise as is necessary.

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Hillside Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Phone: 316-683-6577 * Fax: 316-682-8302 * E-Mail: onchurch@aol.com * Website: www.hillsidecc.org

Sunday Worship Opportunities8:15 & 10:45 AM - in the Sanctuary

9:30 AM Sunday School5:15 PM Youth Groups

6:30 PM SNL (Sunday Night Live) in Fellowship Hall

Preferred in home delivery date: November 30

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FROM ALL THE STAFF OF HILLSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, WE WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!Bill McConnell, Debbie Elwick, Josh Cole, Janice Smith, Susan Germann, Brian Elwick, Clint Ehrsam, LaRena Goldak, Karlene Brittain-Mooney, Mark Walker, Connie Shawver, Alan Malaby, Carey Hoffman, Matt Kopmann, Erica Penrose, Andrew Penrose, Kathie Abel,Kelley Graham, Megan Boldea, Evan Swisher, Jake Kasten, Nehemiah Scott, Justin Foust, Kelly Claassen, Sydney Easterberg, Jacque

Hobble, Nicole Ledbetter, Carly Miskell, Debbie McCune, Lillian Bartlett, Ben Chambers, & Kendall Ty Wohaska.

Getting Ready for the Christmas Eve Live Nativity Service – Sunday School Assignments

Animal Control & Pooper Scooper for Service

(Needed at 5:30 PM in Fellowship Hall)

Disciples Life, Seekers, & College-Young Adult Classes

(It is helpful if you bring some supplies like a broom, mop, dustpan, etc.)

Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall Clean-Up

(Following the Service at 9 PM)

Pilgrims, New Creation, Crossroads, Christopher, Scripture Talk, & Women of Hillside classes

The Leadership Training is scheduled for 2 PM on Sunday, December 2nd in Fellowship Hall. All Elders & Diaconate that are nominated forLeadership Roles for 2013, are urged to be present at both the Congregational Meeting and the Leadership Training.

The Church Office will be closed for the Christmas Holidays, December 24, 25, & 26th, and on New Year’s Day, January 1st.