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June 2023

Contribute to Weaver's Grove Community Center

It's not too late -- you can still give to the Weaver's Grove Community Center Fund. We will be collecting donations for one more Sunday. Indicate 'Weaver's Grove CC' on your offering.

Hillside is one of many local faith communities partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County to raise $250,000 over the next three years to help build this much needed community center at Weavers Grove, Habitat’s 32-acre, 237-unit neighborhood in northern Chapel Hill.

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"Summer Faith Exercise" From Pastor Rob

As it warms up, more and more people are getting outside. Hiking, jogging, bike-riding, golfing; the summer months encourage activity and exercise. I propose that in addition to working out your body for strength, endurance, and health, you exercise your spirit so you’ll grow as a disciple.

There numerous spiritual disciplines and areas of focus one can practice to bolster one’s commitment to Christ. For the summer of 2023, I propose faith-life integration.

Identify one area of your life; your golf game; your tv watching; your job; doing chores around the house; going out with friends; it can be any area of life that takes several hours in the week and that you regularly practice. I suggest picking just one. READ MORE

The Chosen Summer Bible Study - Mondays @ 7pm beginning June 12th

Join us this summer for an 8-week study based on the TV series The Chosen (season 1). We will gather on Mondays at 7pm, watch the episode, then break into groups to discuss the show with biblical framework. We hope to see you there. Plan to come? Let us know so we can plan for the size of the group.

As the biggest crowdfunded project in TV history, The Chosen is the first-ever-multi-season show about the life of Jesus. This series allows us to see Him through the eyes of those who knew him. Follow the transformations of His followers through the ministry of Jesus as He journeys to change the world.

Can’t join us on Monday nights? You can watch on your own by streaming the series for free through the Angel Studios website.

Next Food Distributions - June 3 & 17 from 11am to 12pm

Our next Food Distributions will be June 3 & 17 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.

Meet Brett Barber our Summer Intern

My full name is Brett Lee Barber, born and raised in Huntington Beach, CA, and moved to Rock Hill, SC for my high school years until I joined the Air National Guard. I spent six years in the Air Force as an F-16 mechanic. During that time, I deployed to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia while pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies at Clemson University. I met my partner, Hannah, at Clemson, and we both attend graduate school at Duke where I am a first year MDiv student at Duke’s Divinity School. I have been endorsed by the CBF to pursue the Air Force Chaplain Candidate Program

Hillside Solar Update

John Roberts reports: For the last billing month, the Hillside Church solar array provided more electricity to Duke Energy than what was purchased from Duke Energy. We received a bill for zero kilowatt-hours! The church now has a credit of 527 kWh that applies to next month's bill. For the previous month, the solar array provided 97% of the electricity for the church building.

April Numbers

More detail on the amounts in the Financial Snapshot are in the April 2023 Financial Statement. Hard copies are on the back table in the Worship Center.

Your tithes and offerings can be dropped off, mailed, or given electronically. Use the button below or go to our website.

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