Vision
When we read passages such as, “Now Esther was winning favor in the eyes of all who saw her.” (Esther 2:15), does this bring you peace? Does it produce joy in the midst of your circumstance? Does the Lord’s favor on us through His Son Jesus, freshly on you? Esther’s people were not eagerly loved, and yet the Lord was gracious to her. Present in her circumstance. He crowned her. God placed her in a position where she would be able to protect His people.
This Christmas season, we hope that as disciples of Jesus, we get to slow down; intentionally reflecting on the sovereignty that is offered by Jesus. God is in control and is at work in your life. Not once is God mentioned in Esther, yet His fingerprints are all over the text. Where do you see God working in Your life?
A Way of Hope
We have been in the book of Ezra/Nehemiah and are pausing to look at Esther’s response to God’s call in the same time frame.
Hope
Dec 1
Esther 1:1-22
The Hidden Hand of Providence: Preparing for Hope
Peace
Dec 8
Esther 2:1-18; 4:1-17
Courage for a Time Such as This: Embracing God’s Peace
Joy
Dec 15
Esther 5:1-14; 7:1-10
From Darkness to Deliverance: Rejoicing in God’s Salvation
Love
Dec 22
Esther 9:20-22; 10:1-3
A Legacy of Love: Living Out the Gospel in Our Lives
Life - Dec 24
Worship with us Dec 24 at
3pm, 4:15pm, 5:30pm
(childcare available for kids, birth - pre-k during the 3pm & 4:15pm)
This Christmas Eve, we hope you find time to pause; to sit in the reality, “God within us now”. Join with us and celebrate this new life that is found in Christ.
Music for Advent
Is your family excited about Christmas? Us too!!! So much so that our worship team has put together a list of songs that we will pull from for Sunday morning worship this year. So start listening to them as a family so that when Sunday comes, you are ready to sing along!
Advent Devotional
We hope you would create space in your schedule this Advent season to sit and meditate on God’s Word. We have resources we have assembled so that you and your family may participate together in the slowing down of this Christmas season. To have fun and learn about Jesus’ coming down to us. And to behold His love more fully.
Events:
Family Night: Jammie Jingle
Gather your family and join us for our annual Jammie Jingle! Wear your pjs and come ready to make and wrap gifts, sip cocoa, and enjoy delicious treats! Extend the invite to a neighbor or friend, and as always, you bring your family, and we will bring the fun!
Where? Hillcrest Bible Church
When? Dec 6, 6pm to 8pm
Cost? FREE!
Cookies and Cocoa - Dec 8
Join us in the Lower Lobby on Sunday, December 8 in between the Sunday services for cookies and cocoa and some warm and sweet multigenerational Hillcrest family time!
You will also have a great way to be Living Proof of a Loving God in our community. We will equip you with a gift to give to a friend or family member who is on your pray-watch list, to help them take another step of faith.
GRAB yours in the LOWER LOBBY on December 8th!
Where? Lower Lobby
When? 10am - 10:30am
Women’s Frost Sweets & Puzzle Feats - Dec 12
Ladies! Let's combine a cozy night in with a bunch of friends! The Women's Ministry Team is hosting Frosty Treats and Puzzle Feats on Dec 12, 6:30-8pm. Join your friends or bring some new ones along as we connect over puzzle pieces and cookie creations! Please sign up for this free night of fun by Dec 8, so the team can plan for you.
Where? Hillcrest Bible Church
When? Dec 12, 6:30 - 8pm
Cost: FREE!
Questions? Email our Hillcrest Women’s Coordinator
Ugly Sweater Sunday - Dec 15
Got a favorite ugly sweater tucked in the attic? Bring it out and dust it off! Unless the dust is part of the sweater… We love this joy we have in Jesus and we want to express this happiness through various fun family activities such as ugly sweater Sunday.
HSM Christmas Party - Dec 18
HSM Students! It's the most wonderful time of the year! Invite some friends to join you for a night of celebration, cookie decorating, Christmas-themed games, prizes, and of course...UGLY SWEATERS. Dinner will be provided.
Where? Hillcrest Bible Church
When? Wednesday at 6pm
Questions? Email Tyler Schonrock, Hillcrest Students Pastor
Sunday Funday: Christmas Party
Hillcrest Bible Church 5th-6th grade students! IT'S CHRISTMAS! Let's celebrate! Bring a friend and we will have dinner, and all kinds of Christmas-themed fun. Prizes, cookies, games, ugly sweaters, and MORE! Cost is $10 for dinner and FUN!
Where? Hillcrest Bible Church
When? Sunday at 6pm
Questions? Email Tyler Schonrock, Hillcrest Students Pastor