Hillside Covenant Church

Dear Hillside: We launch a new message series tomorrow at 10:00 and we invite you to join your whole church family for it! Looking forward to being in God's presence with you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from Ephesians 3:10.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ71mzJZeOiMnsurSoSrz4prXwmeo0f9RmCkIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Dear Hillside: We launch a new message series tomorrow at 10:00 and we invite you to join your whole church family for it! Looking forward to being in God's presence with you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from Ephesians 3:10.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ71mzJZeOiMnsurSoSrz4prXwmeo0f9RmCkIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Dear Hillside: Wasn't last Sunday's worship gathering a thrill? I'm still thinking about the stories our fellow Hillsiders told about God “having their backs” through scary and even excruciating circumstances (Note to self: don't forget to attach the hose). I'm also still thinking of the needs our fellow Hillsiders shared: the need for healing, the need for strength, and the need for God to envelope struggling loved ones in his powerful arms. What a privilege to hear what's on the hearts of our brothers and sisters in this family. What will God do tomorrow when we gather again? Who knows as we don't control him. And yet, every worship service is rich with Holy Spirit-possibility because the living Lord is genuinely present with us when we gather before him. So, let's come to the hill tomorrow with great expectations for how God is going to guide and speak and move. Regarding the specifics, in addition to singing to God, imagining our future, and hearing an exciting Hillside update, we'll be taking Communion. Looking forward to praising God with you.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from Luke 10:25-37; Matthew 5:14-16.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZqwGpJZBX0RVcMzgvyGJNwbvlEsikNAgWrXIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Dear Hillside: Wasn't last Sunday's worship gathering a thrill? I'm still thinking about the stories our fellow Hillsiders told about God “having their backs” through scary and even excruciating circumstances (Note to self: don't forget to attach the hose). I'm also still thinking of the needs our fellow Hillsiders shared: the need for healing, the need for strength, and the need for God to envelope struggling loved ones in his powerful arms. What a privilege to hear what's on the hearts of our brothers and sisters in this family. What will God do tomorrow when we gather again? Who knows as we don't control him. And yet, every worship service is rich with Holy Spirit-possibility because the living Lord is genuinely present with us when we gather before him. So, let's come to the hill tomorrow with great expectations for how God is going to guide and speak and move. Regarding the specifics, in addition to singing to God, imagining our future, and hearing an exciting Hillside update, we'll be taking Communion. Looking forward to praising God with you.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from Luke 10:25-37; Matthew 5:14-16.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZqwGpJZBX0RVcMzgvyGJNwbvlEsikNAgWrXIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Dear Hillside: Join us tomorrow at 10:00 for a special service of Scripture, praise and prayer. Then after the service, join us for our Second Sunday Beach Bash. Tomorrow's gonna be a rich morning as it includes listening to God, talking to God, singing to God, experiencing God, and finally celebrating and connecting with each other. You might consider being ready to share a favorite passage of hope. Be on the lookout for new people. Hoping to see you!This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZWMvJJZaVns13QcXw05aB8CMOT7OS3M9dFkIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Join us as we conclude our series, Just Do “The Word” and complete our journey through the Letter of James!At the beginning of his letter, James encourages believers to “count it all joy” when they face trials. But how do we actually live that out when suffering comes?In James 5:13–20, James points us to a powerful key: prayer. Join us as we discover how prayer can help us persevere, trust God, and truly count it all as joy—even in the midst of suffering.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Becky Garner teaches from James 5:13–20.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZguV5JZFLnFu4nSywj904nXhooxgp2oXzGkIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Join us as we conclude our series, Just Do “The Word” and complete our journey through the Letter of James!At the beginning of his letter, James encourages believers to “count it all joy” when they face trials. But how do we actually live that out when suffering comes?In James 5:13–20, James points us to a powerful key: prayer. Join us as we discover how prayer can help us persevere, trust God, and truly count it all as joy—even in the midst of suffering.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Becky Garner teaches from James 5:13–20.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZguV5JZFLnFu4nSywj904nXhooxgp2oXzGkIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, August 23, 2026.

Dear Hillside: Ever had the experience of discovering a connection between two places, people, or things that you didn't think were connected. It happened to me recently on a trip back from Barstow. Trapped in Highway 580 traffic, I ducked onto Vasco Road, wound through the rolling green hills, and eventually entered downtown Clayton by the “backdoor.” Up until that point what lay beyond Clayton was a shadowy mystery. It happened to me with music in the 80's when I learned that solo pop artist Don Henley was the drummer of the rock band the Eagles. It was weird and wonderful to think that the serious-looking guy who sang “The Boys of Summer” and “All She Wants to do is Dance” was thumping the drums on Eagles hits “Heartache Tonight” and “Already Gone.” It happened again when I learned that Hillsider Ed Hultgren is the uncle of Hillsider Sharon Singh (who knew they were kin? Do they have keys to each other's home? Naturally, I wondered). Well, realizing there was a connection between two seemingly unrelated things happened again this week in my study of James 5:7-11. I discovered that our James passage has a telling link to another passage from the Gospels, but that without an “X-Ray machine” it's difficult to spot (fortunately, I have one). Anyway, I'm excited to share with you what God gave me. By the way, we're now down to two weeks in our Just Do the Word series. So let's seize the moment for allowing the inspired and irascible Pastor James to instruct us in the Christian life of “doing the word.” Can't wait to see you at 10:00 AM on the hill!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 5:7-11.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZvgFVJZhM7182AUAFLJYyekA092RfNDDlf7If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Dear Hillside: Ever had the experience of discovering a connection between two places, people, or things that you didn't think were connected. It happened to me recently on a trip back from Barstow. Trapped in Highway 580 traffic, I ducked onto Vasco Road, wound through the rolling green hills, and eventually entered downtown Clayton by the “backdoor.” Up until that point what lay beyond Clayton was a shadowy mystery. It happened to me with music in the 80's when I learned that solo pop artist Don Henley was the drummer of the rock band the Eagles. It was weird and wonderful to think that the serious-looking guy who sang “The Boys of Summer” and “All She Wants to do is Dance” was thumping the drums on Eagles hits “Heartache Tonight” and “Already Gone.” It happened again when I learned that Hillsider Ed Hultgren is the uncle of Hillsider Sharon Singh (who knew they were kin? Do they have keys to each other's home? Naturally, I wondered). Well, realizing there was a connection between two seemingly unrelated things happened again this week in my study of James 5:7-11. I discovered that our James passage has a telling link to another passage from the Gospels, but that without an “X-Ray machine” it's difficult to spot (fortunately, I have one). Anyway, I'm excited to share with you what God gave me. By the way, we're now down to two weeks in our Just Do the Word series. So let's seize the moment for allowing the inspired and irascible Pastor James to instruct us in the Christian life of “doing the word.” Can't wait to see you at 10:00 AM on the hill!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 5:7-11.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZvgFVJZhM7182AUAFLJYyekA092RfNDDlf7If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Dear Hillside: This week in the third-to-last message of our James series, Just Do the Word, we'll be experiencing another “cold plunge,” and in more ways than one. Nevertheless, we're confident that Pastor James' strong words in James 5:1-6 are our loving God's inspired words, so we'll listen securely and with the intention to “do” what we've “heard” in the power of the Spirit he poured into us. Have a great Saturday Hillside, and see you tomorrow for a rich service of musical praise, a report from “field agent” R.F., a message from God's word, and plenty of hugs, handshakes and fist bumps to go around. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 5:1-6 (ESV).This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZedryJZDYVypSUgNDpm2Jj5dcnHbfC1p09kIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Dear Hillside: This week in the third-to-last message of our James series, Just Do the Word, we'll be experiencing another “cold plunge,” and in more ways than one. Nevertheless, we're confident that Pastor James' strong words in James 5:1-6 are our loving God's inspired words, so we'll listen securely and with the intention to “do” what we've “heard” in the power of the Spirit he poured into us. Have a great Saturday Hillside, and see you tomorrow for a rich service of musical praise, a report from “field agent” R.F., a message from God's word, and plenty of hugs, handshakes and fist bumps to go around. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 5:1-6 (ESV).This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZedryJZDYVypSUgNDpm2Jj5dcnHbfC1p09kIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, August 9, 2026.

What if the greatest danger isn't making bad plans—but allowing our good plans to distract us from the life God has placed in front of us? We spend so much time preparing for tomorrow that we can easily overlook the people, needs, and opportunities already within reach.This Sunday, we'll explore James 4:13–17 and what it means to invite Jesus not only into our beliefs, but into our work, ambitions, decisions, and dreams. Join us as we consider what a fully integrated life with Christ might look like—and what God may be asking us to do right now.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Kian Ameli teaches from James 4:13–17.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZKr2o5Z8u0oiogoqryIGowbeXf5V4mDLTXXIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, August 2, 2026.

What if the greatest danger isn't making bad plans—but allowing our good plans to distract us from the life God has placed in front of us? We spend so much time preparing for tomorrow that we can easily overlook the people, needs, and opportunities already within reach.This Sunday, we'll explore James 4:13–17 and what it means to invite Jesus not only into our beliefs, but into our work, ambitions, decisions, and dreams. Join us as we consider what a fully integrated life with Christ might look like—and what God may be asking us to do right now.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Kian Ameli teaches from James 4:13–17.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZKr2o5Z8u0oiogoqryIGowbeXf5V4mDLTXXIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Happy Saturday Hillside! Tomorrow we gather again to be with the Lord and be with each other. Our passage from James is just two verses but it's as big as the distance between the earth and the sun. I'm excited to share its vast contents with you. Enjoy your day and see you for church.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 4:11-12.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZOjDc5ZC4GWFhsScN5WUf1fcya1Omey1SdyIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Happy Saturday Hillside! Tomorrow we gather again to be with the Lord and be with each other. Our passage from James is just two verses but it's as big as the distance between the earth and the sun. I'm excited to share its vast contents with you. Enjoy your day and see you for church.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 4:11-12.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZOjDc5ZC4GWFhsScN5WUf1fcya1Omey1SdyIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Dear Hillside: Not long ago I read about an unfortunate soul who tried to escape a DUI investigation by dropping off the roadway and scampering for freedom. The problem? The state was Louisiana and the terrain was swamp. A swamp filled with gators. What you imagined happened happened, though it could have been far worse as the man only suffered minor chomp wounds. I'm tempted to laugh but I dare not because if I'm honest I have to admit I've ended up in my own “swamps” from time to time. And to escape the “gators” I've needed the particular grace James prescribes in this week's passage. I (Dan) am looking forward to sharing with you what God gave me in the “cold plunge” verses James 4:1-10. Enjoy your Saturday and see you tomorrow at 10:00 AM for our weekly time to celebrate God and cheer each other on in the great race of faith.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 4:1-10.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZmmOr5ZKGSshWhpPA805seVkjFsrbUrCz3VIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Dear Hillside: Not long ago I read about an unfortunate soul who tried to escape a DUI investigation by dropping off the roadway and scampering for freedom. The problem? The state was Louisiana and the terrain was swamp. A swamp filled with gators. What you imagined happened happened, though it could have been far worse as the man only suffered minor chomp wounds. I'm tempted to laugh but I dare not because if I'm honest I have to admit I've ended up in my own “swamps” from time to time. And to escape the “gators” I've needed the particular grace James prescribes in this week's passage. I (Dan) am looking forward to sharing with you what God gave me in the “cold plunge” verses James 4:1-10. Enjoy your Saturday and see you tomorrow at 10:00 AM for our weekly time to celebrate God and cheer each other on in the great race of faith.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 4:1-10.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZmmOr5ZKGSshWhpPA805seVkjFsrbUrCz3VIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Hello Hillside!Josh Lund here. Normally I'm leading the worship team on Sundays, but this week I have the privilege of preaching on James 3:13-18.Have you ever wondered how human wisdom differs from God's wisdom? Or what it looks like to truly live out the wisdom that comes from God? This Sunday, we will explore the contrast between earthly and heavenly wisdom, with the goal of finding practical ways to follow Christ as we lean on his wisdom.Join us this Sunday at 10:00 AM for worship, connection, and a message from God's Word. Also don't forget to join us after the service for some Second Sunday fun!See you there!Josh LundCome worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Josh Lund teaches from James 3:13-18.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZFIur5ZFgjBnR6PjIQPqj27JN8rxVHWg4AXIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Hello Hillside!Josh Lund here. Normally I'm leading the worship team on Sundays, but this week I have the privilege of preaching on James 3:13-18.Have you ever wondered how human wisdom differs from God's wisdom? Or what it looks like to truly live out the wisdom that comes from God? This Sunday, we will explore the contrast between earthly and heavenly wisdom, with the goal of finding practical ways to follow Christ as we lean on his wisdom.Join us this Sunday at 10:00 AM for worship, connection, and a message from God's Word. Also don't forget to join us after the service for some Second Sunday fun!See you there!Josh LundCome worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Josh Lund teaches from James 3:13-18.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZFIur5ZFgjBnR6PjIQPqj27JN8rxVHWg4AXIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Greetings, my Hillside friends! Pastor Jane here. I hope you have some fun plans for today to celebrate this BIG birthday of our country. May you sleep well tonight, with images of fireworks dancing in your heads! Then you and I will be ready to chew on a few more verses of James on Sunday morning. We will consider a topic that is near and dear to James' heart, and we will leave with a few practical action items. See you then!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Jane DeYoung teaches from James 3:5b-12.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ70Hi5ZNLQzmY2CYhbWcBLaB5Kr4B1rSXCVIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Greetings, my Hillside friends! Pastor Jane here. I hope you have some fun plans for today to celebrate this BIG birthday of our country. May you sleep well tonight, with images of fireworks dancing in your heads! Then you and I will be ready to chew on a few more verses of James on Sunday morning. We will consider a topic that is near and dear to James' heart, and we will leave with a few practical action items. See you then!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Jane DeYoung teaches from James 3:5b-12.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ70Hi5ZNLQzmY2CYhbWcBLaB5Kr4B1rSXCVIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Hello Hillside! What a stunning claim about spiritual reality James makes in this week's passage. Can he be serious? Of course he is! Pastor James means what he says in these five surprising verses, and the possibilities for our lives are pretty tremendous. So, I (Pastor Dan) invite you to join your church family this Sunday at 10:00 AM for family connection, a message from God's Word, and musical praise in a slightly different “key” we might say. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 3:1-5a.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZH7tN5ZJcMF4SBQgdmgytlT2TmkjkHTMYmVIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Hello Hillside! What a stunning claim about spiritual reality James makes in this week's passage. Can he be serious? Of course he is! Pastor James means what he says in these five surprising verses, and the possibilities for our lives are pretty tremendous. So, I (Pastor Dan) invite you to join your church family this Sunday at 10:00 AM for family connection, a message from God's Word, and musical praise in a slightly different “key” we might say. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 3:1-5a.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZH7tN5ZJcMF4SBQgdmgytlT2TmkjkHTMYmVIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Hello Hillside! Because this sermon on the very famous and challenging passage of James 2:14-26 wrung from me every last drop of wit and wisdom I have (at least until Monday morning when the new delivery arrives), I find I don't have anything clever left for this blurb. So, I'll simply invite you to join your church family for our weekly gathering in the presence of our loving God this Sunday at 10:00 AM. There are two special elements on the Order of Service that Josh Lund lovingly and skillfully put together, but you'll have to join us to find out what they are. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 2:14-26.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZmsVN5ZnDXcIXJkX2JhElGdbj9fQ4SGaj5kIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Hello Hillside! Because this sermon on the very famous and challenging passage of James 2:14-26 wrung from me every last drop of wit and wisdom I have (at least until Monday morning when the new delivery arrives), I find I don't have anything clever left for this blurb. So, I'll simply invite you to join your church family for our weekly gathering in the presence of our loving God this Sunday at 10:00 AM. There are two special elements on the Order of Service that Josh Lund lovingly and skillfully put together, but you'll have to join us to find out what they are. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 2:14-26.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZmsVN5ZnDXcIXJkX2JhElGdbj9fQ4SGaj5kIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Dear Hillside Family.  Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - the theme for this week's sermon.  Those of you who are jazz aficionados will point out that this is the title to a jazz classic by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet.  Sorry to disappoint, but our focus will not be on jazz but it will most definitely be on mercy - our need for it, the great mercy that God gives to us and the responsibility we have to be merciful to one another.  We will look at mercy through the lenses of three parables; “The Homeless Man At Starbucks”, “The Ungrateful Servant” and “The Kind Bishop”.  See you Sunday at Hillside!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Jack LaSalle teaches from James 2:8-13.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZdxTA5ZWWxBuPT7zJb4352rtLgbFp8fbGdyIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Dear Hillside Family.  Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - the theme for this week's sermon.  Those of you who are jazz aficionados will point out that this is the title to a jazz classic by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet.  Sorry to disappoint, but our focus will not be on jazz but it will most definitely be on mercy - our need for it, the great mercy that God gives to us and the responsibility we have to be merciful to one another.  We will look at mercy through the lenses of three parables; “The Homeless Man At Starbucks”, “The Ungrateful Servant” and “The Kind Bishop”.  See you Sunday at Hillside!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Jack LaSalle teaches from James 2:8-13.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZdxTA5ZWWxBuPT7zJb4352rtLgbFp8fbGdyIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Hello Hillside! Yes, it's Saturday which means our day to gather as the family of God is just around the corner. Tomorrow's 10:00 AM service will be special (but aren't they all?). Looking forward to being together for musical praise, church updates, a one verse sermon from James (though don't let that fool ya, 'cuz there's a lot to that one verse), and more besides. Why not call someone you've haven't seen for a while and invite them to join you for the service? Then why not take them out to coffee and blueberry muffins afterwards? After all, we're a family, and families drink coffee and eat muffins together. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 1:18.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ6UVA5Zwys8JUmhR7BzcB5EwPbA9jmNqAnyIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Hello Hillside! Yes, it's Saturday which means our day to gather as the family of God is just around the corner. Tomorrow's 10:00 AM service will be special (but aren't they all?). Looking forward to being together for musical praise, church updates, a one verse sermon from James (though don't let that fool ya, 'cuz there's a lot to that one verse), and more besides. Why not call someone you've haven't seen for a while and invite them to join you for the service? Then why not take them out to coffee and blueberry muffins afterwards? After all, we're a family, and families drink coffee and eat muffins together. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 1:18.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ6UVA5Zwys8JUmhR7BzcB5EwPbA9jmNqAnyIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Dear Hillside: Recently, I was reading about the thousands of pioneers who crossed the United States in wagon trains during the mid-nineteenth century. Think about what they endured: blizzards, grizzly bears, and hostility from locals unhappy with the intrusion. And think of how few Peets Coffees there were along the way. This puts everything in perspective for me.Of course, they made that harrowing journey to reach a better homeland. That is a perfect picture of the Christian life. As followers of Jesus, we too are overlanders. But instead of traveling west, we are journeying toward the new creation--this earth renewed and restored, with the grizzlies so tame we can scratch their bellies.Did you know that many pioneers refused to travel on Sundays? Some wagon trains even split over the issue; the hasty pressed ahead, while the Sabbath-keepers stopped for worship and rest. Interestingly, historical accounts show that the overlanders who rested on Sunday routinely caught up with those who pushed through without a break.In addition to being a command from our loving God, resting and worshiping on Sundays refreshes us for the tasks ahead. So, fellow pioneers--those 'seeking a homeland' in the new creation (Hebrews 11:14)--I invite you to park your wagons, unhitch your horses, and celebrate the Sabbath by coming to church. All your fellow overlanders will be there to greet you, shake your hand, and share stories of the trail (blizzards and bears) from the week before. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 2:1-5.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ8BDI5Z7XpvnfT3lSQJarbxsfeK6k8nmPwyIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Dear Hillside: Recently, I was reading about the thousands of pioneers who crossed the United States in wagon trains during the mid-nineteenth century. Think about what they endured: blizzards, grizzly bears, and hostility from locals unhappy with the intrusion. And think of how few Peets Coffees there were along the way. This puts everything in perspective for me.Of course, they made that harrowing journey to reach a better homeland. That is a perfect picture of the Christian life. As followers of Jesus, we too are overlanders. But instead of traveling west, we are journeying toward the new creation--this earth renewed and restored, with the grizzlies so tame we can scratch their bellies.Did you know that many pioneers refused to travel on Sundays? Some wagon trains even split over the issue; the hasty pressed ahead, while the Sabbath-keepers stopped for worship and rest. Interestingly, historical accounts show that the overlanders who rested on Sunday routinely caught up with those who pushed through without a break.In addition to being a command from our loving God, resting and worshiping on Sundays refreshes us for the tasks ahead. So, fellow pioneers--those 'seeking a homeland' in the new creation (Hebrews 11:14)--I invite you to park your wagons, unhitch your horses, and celebrate the Sabbath by coming to church. All your fellow overlanders will be there to greet you, shake your hand, and share stories of the trail (blizzards and bears) from the week before. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 2:1-5.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ8BDI5Z7XpvnfT3lSQJarbxsfeK6k8nmPwyIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Dear Hillside: Here's a quick quiz. I'm going to name a famous forest, and you reply with the story it's from. Warning: They get more challenging as they go. Ready? No Googling. 1. Sherwood Forest 2. Mirkwood Forest 3. The Enchanted Forest 4. The Forest of Arden. Did you get any right? If you got number four, I'm impressed. I'm doubly impressed if you got number four and you weren't an English major. What's this “forest talk” have to do with James 1:26-27. You'll have to join your church family tomorrow for our 10:00 worship service to find out. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 1:26-27.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZQmrU5ZbtSM4ffPPrQxGPXXphoK4fSaxfD7If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Dear Hillside: Here's a quick quiz. I'm going to name a famous forest, and you reply with the story it's from. Warning: They get more challenging as they go. Ready? No Googling. 1. Sherwood Forest 2. Mirkwood Forest 3. The Enchanted Forest 4. The Forest of Arden. Did you get any right? If you got number four, I'm impressed. I'm doubly impressed if you got number four and you weren't an English major. What's this “forest talk” have to do with James 1:26-27. You'll have to join your church family tomorrow for our 10:00 worship service to find out. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 1:26-27.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZQmrU5ZbtSM4ffPPrQxGPXXphoK4fSaxfD7If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, May 24, 2026.

James 1:22 says, “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”But what does that actually mean for Christians today?In this sermon, Kian Ameli challenges the modern church to confront the danger of a domesticated faith: a faith that hears God's Word but does not act on it. Using the story of the Great Blondin and the image of the mirror in James 1, this message explores the gap between believing in Jesus and actually following Him.This sermon also looks at Titus 2 and the truth that grace does not produce passivity. Grace trains us to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives, and Christ redeems a people who are zealous for good deeds.This is a message about Christian discipleship, obedience, faith and works, spiritual formation, and what it means to let the Word of God become embodied in everyday life.The question is not just: Do you believe?The question is: Do you believe enough to act?Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Kian Ameli teaches from James 1:22-25.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ0H2U5ZHFmVzh7vCympMJoFK5LYz5H050xXIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, May 17, 2026.

James 1:22 says, “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”But what does that actually mean for Christians today?In this sermon, Kian Ameli challenges the modern church to confront the danger of a domesticated faith: a faith that hears God's Word but does not act on it. Using the story of the Great Blondin and the image of the mirror in James 1, this message explores the gap between believing in Jesus and actually following Him.This sermon also looks at Titus 2 and the truth that grace does not produce passivity. Grace trains us to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives, and Christ redeems a people who are zealous for good deeds.This is a message about Christian discipleship, obedience, faith and works, spiritual formation, and what it means to let the Word of God become embodied in everyday life.The question is not just: Do you believe?The question is: Do you believe enough to act?Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Kian Ameli teaches from James 1:22-25.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ0H2U5ZHFmVzh7vCympMJoFK5LYz5H050xXIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Dear Hillside: I invite you to join your church family (new members and old) for the worship service tomorrow at 10:00 AM. Remember, tomorrow we have one 10:00 AM service (We're now in one service mode until fall when we'll kick it back to two). Friends, let's never forget the priority of worship in our lives as children of God and individual “stones” of his new “temple.” If we've come to view the worship service as mainly about us, let's remind ourselves and our kids that the living God is the audience. Let's remember as well that he's also an “actor” in the event who “acts” upon us through every element (singing, considering the announcements, giving, listening to the word). Every worship service is an opportunity to celebrate him and be changed by him. Looking forward to seeing you for church and the Second Sunday celebration immediately afterwards.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 1:19-21.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZneEO5ZqvTO2Gj1elXUMybq0zbBUzSJygI7If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Dear Hillside: I invite you to join your church family (new members and old) for the worship service tomorrow at 10:00 AM. Remember, tomorrow we have one 10:00 AM service (We're now in one service mode until fall when we'll kick it back to two). Friends, let's never forget the priority of worship in our lives as children of God and individual “stones” of his new “temple.” If we've come to view the worship service as mainly about us, let's remind ourselves and our kids that the living God is the audience. Let's remember as well that he's also an “actor” in the event who “acts” upon us through every element (singing, considering the announcements, giving, listening to the word). Every worship service is an opportunity to celebrate him and be changed by him. Looking forward to seeing you for church and the Second Sunday celebration immediately afterwards.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 1:19-21.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZneEO5ZqvTO2Gj1elXUMybq0zbBUzSJygI7If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, May 10, 2026.

James is concerned about many things in the young churches scattered around the Roman Empire – sometimes he's focused on godly behavior, and sometimes – like today's text – on the very life blood of the church: faith. Join us this Sunday as Pastor Jane DeYoung leads us in exploring James' big picture passion. Oh - and you'll also get Jane's best guess as to what James looked like.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Jane DeYoung teaches from James 1:16-18.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZIULO5ZDwM1SCwSQ0mHl4Fh3P3bfBaRJTcVIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, May 3, 2026.

James is concerned about many things in the young churches scattered around the Roman Empire – sometimes he's focused on godly behavior, and sometimes – like today's text – on the very life blood of the church: faith. Join us this Sunday as Pastor Jane DeYoung leads us in exploring James' big picture passion. Oh - and you'll also get Jane's best guess as to what James looked like.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Jane DeYoung teaches from James 1:16-18.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZIULO5ZDwM1SCwSQ0mHl4Fh3P3bfBaRJTcVIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Hillside, it's Friday at 2:00 PM and I just hit “Send” on an email with my message attached to Jeriah and Laura, two of my highly esteemed staff teammates, without whom, Sunday at Hillside wouldn't be what it is. I'm breathing a sign of relief to be done and enjoying a cup of coffee to celebrate. What a thrill to simmer in James 1:12-15, study it in the original language, research what others have said about it, consider how it fits into the larger picture of James, and then into the larger panorama of the Bible. I learned something significant in my study, prayer, and wrestling this week, and I think when you come to church tomorrow at either 9:00 or 10:45, you'll learn something significant too. It will be something fundamental about life. Something we really can't not know and still move forward into the wholeness Pastor James is so eager for us to move into as we “Just Do The Word.” As excited as I am to share this sermon, I'm more excited to see you and to have everyone else see you. That's because you matter to Hillside: your gifts, your history, your experiences, your wisdom, your voice, and the love God has uniquely shaped YOU to give to your church family. Have a great Saturday and see you tomorrow for our gathering in the presence of the Lord. Who knows who will visit, what will happen, or what new work our loving God will do among us? But it's pretty exciting to think about the possibilities. Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 1:12-15. This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZuwtE5ZVUKYLbXGQUfkNzL8ycLgI0EL2p47 If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today! To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/giving The full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Hillside, it's Friday at 2:00 PM and I just hit “Send” on an email with my message attached to Jeriah and Laura, two of my highly esteemed staff teammates, without whom, Sunday at Hillside wouldn't be what it is. I'm breathing a sign of relief to be done and enjoying a cup of coffee to celebrate. What a thrill to simmer in James 1:12-15, study it in the original language, research what others have said about it, consider how it fits into the larger picture of James, and then into the larger panorama of the Bible. I learned something significant in my study, prayer, and wrestling this week, and I think when you come to church tomorrow at either 9:00 or 10:45, you'll learn something significant too. It will be something fundamental about life. Something we really can't not know and still move forward into the wholeness Pastor James is so eager for us to move into as we “Just Do The Word.” As excited as I am to share this sermon, I'm more excited to see you and to have everyone else see you. That's because you matter to Hillside: your gifts, your history, your experiences, your wisdom, your voice, and the love God has uniquely shaped YOU to give to your church family. Have a great Saturday and see you tomorrow for our gathering in the presence of the Lord. Who knows who will visit, what will happen, or what new work our loving God will do among us? But it's pretty exciting to think about the possibilities. Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 1:12-15. This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZuwtE5ZVUKYLbXGQUfkNzL8ycLgI0EL2p47 If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today! To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/giving The full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, April 26, 2026.

This week in our “Just Do The Word” series in the Letter of James, we will explore how asking God for His wisdom will help us face our trials and mature in our faith. Join us as we dive into James 1:5-11 and consider three “Asks” to remember in our trials.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Becky Garner teaches from James 1:5-11.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ3hHE5ZQOyHykINif5A25HnC172oVdbqhFkIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, April 19, 2026.

This week in our “Just Do The Word” series in the Letter of James, we will explore how asking God for His wisdom will help us face our trials and mature in our faith. Join us as we dive into James 1:5-11 and consider three “Asks” to remember in our trials.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Becky Garner teaches from James 1:5-11.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ3hHE5ZQOyHykINif5A25HnC172oVdbqhFkIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Dear Hillside: It's a rainy spring Saturday which means we all have an excuse to forget washing the car and mowing the lawn. Instead, we can brew a cup of coffee, curl up under a weighted blanket, and crack open that spy thriller that's been calling out to us. After some escapist reading, we can shuffle to the kitchen and make cheese sandwiches and tomato soup for the household. Why not eat in front of the T.V.? What's better than enjoying an out of town baseball game over a grilled sandwich with the cheese spilling over the crust?Here's another great rainy day activity: reading the Letter of James. Speaking of James, we're launching a new message series from that “spark plug” of a book that will take us through the summer. If the Book of James were a high school teacher, it would be your beloved track coach. The one who sometimes hollered at you to run faster but only because he loved you and saw your extraordinary athletic potential.Speaking of running, the series name plays on the slogan of a famous company that made a bundle telling us to get out there and “just do it.” James wants us to “just do” something too but you'll have to come to church to find out just what it is. God's Spirit is blowing fresh wind at Hillside. I can feel the “swoosh” of that brisk air now.So, join us tomorrow at either 9:00 or 10:45 and be part of this new chapter in the story God continues to write at Hillside, this church we all love and have given of ourselves for. And don't forget the Sundae party that will be happening after the second service--our first, “Second Sunday” as we're calling these monthly shindigs! Can't wait to see you and any friend you think to bring with you.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 1:1-4.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZNyP65ZOufbPMlBYFkEUjnSXte715ALrE1kIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Dear Hillside: It's a rainy spring Saturday which means we all have an excuse to forget washing the car and mowing the lawn. Instead, we can brew a cup of coffee, curl up under a weighted blanket, and crack open that spy thriller that's been calling out to us. After some escapist reading, we can shuffle to the kitchen and make cheese sandwiches and tomato soup for the household. Why not eat in front of the T.V.? What's better than enjoying an out of town baseball game over a grilled sandwich with the cheese spilling over the crust?Here's another great rainy day activity: reading the Letter of James. Speaking of James, we're launching a new message series from that “spark plug” of a book that will take us through the summer. If the Book of James were a high school teacher, it would be your beloved track coach. The one who sometimes hollered at you to run faster but only because he loved you and saw your extraordinary athletic potential.Speaking of running, the series name plays on the slogan of a famous company that made a bundle telling us to get out there and “just do it.” James wants us to “just do” something too but you'll have to come to church to find out just what it is. God's Spirit is blowing fresh wind at Hillside. I can feel the “swoosh” of that brisk air now.So, join us tomorrow at either 9:00 or 10:45 and be part of this new chapter in the story God continues to write at Hillside, this church we all love and have given of ourselves for. And don't forget the Sundae party that will be happening after the second service--our first, “Second Sunday” as we're calling these monthly shindigs! Can't wait to see you and any friend you think to bring with you.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from James 1:1-4.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZNyP65ZOufbPMlBYFkEUjnSXte715ALrE1kIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Dear Hillside: Tomorrow is Easter, the biggest day of our year as followers of King Jesus. Without a doubt, we will have new people among us, maybe a lot of new people. These guests will be present because they're hungry for something. Connection with others? Spiritual grounding? Hope for the future? Some combination of three? Who knows? But they will have come because they're aware of a need. Let's decide now that we will join in the Easter celebration tomorrow with eyes wide open for new people who've come to our house. Let's greet anyone we don't know, learn names, and invite the person or family back the next week.Last Sunday during Nick B's baptism, he shared how God used the love and hospitality of Hillsiders to convince him of the gospel. Think about it. One reason Nick is a baptized and Spirit-filled agent of King Jesus today is that Jeriah and Andi invited him to lunches and dinners. Yes, Jeriah and Andi's invitation was just one of many acts of Hillside love, but God used it powerfully and now look at the result. So, let's be who we are tomorrow and introduce ourselves to everyone God sends our way for the celebration.Finally, don't forget about Michele's epic Easter breakfast between 8:00 and 11:00. I'm gonna be there at 8:00 and I (Dan) hope to see you other early birds. Obviously, if you plan to attend the 10:45 service, you'll have to go to breakfast beforehand as the kitchen closes at 11:00. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from Luke 24:38.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZDnX65Zw6tc90izYrRz326ANHurXQnjSbbkIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Dear Hillside: Tomorrow is Easter, the biggest day of our year as followers of King Jesus. Without a doubt, we will have new people among us, maybe a lot of new people. These guests will be present because they're hungry for something. Connection with others? Spiritual grounding? Hope for the future? Some combination of three? Who knows? But they will have come because they're aware of a need. Let's decide now that we will join in the Easter celebration tomorrow with eyes wide open for new people who've come to our house. Let's greet anyone we don't know, learn names, and invite the person or family back the next week.Last Sunday during Nick B's baptism, he shared how God used the love and hospitality of Hillsiders to convince him of the gospel. Think about it. One reason Nick is a baptized and Spirit-filled agent of King Jesus today is that Jeriah and Andi invited him to lunches and dinners. Yes, Jeriah and Andi's invitation was just one of many acts of Hillside love, but God used it powerfully and now look at the result. So, let's be who we are tomorrow and introduce ourselves to everyone God sends our way for the celebration.Finally, don't forget about Michele's epic Easter breakfast between 8:00 and 11:00. I'm gonna be there at 8:00 and I (Dan) hope to see you other early birds. Obviously, if you plan to attend the 10:45 service, you'll have to go to breakfast beforehand as the kitchen closes at 11:00. Can't wait to see you!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from Luke 24:38.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZDnX65Zw6tc90izYrRz326ANHurXQnjSbbkIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Happy Saturday Hillside! What do you dream for Hillside? I'm driven by the dream that someday Hillside will truly come into its own as THE CHURCH in the county to join if you want: (1) deep, enduring friendships across the age spectrum, (2) expert biblical teaching and other instruction that equips you to bring a smile to God and make his world more God-like, (3) Children and youth ministries that help you shape your children into strong, joyful, Jesus-loving contributors to the world, ready for the rigors of intimate relationship and professional responsibility, and (4) many opportunities to do the kind of good in the world that pictures Jesus the King and invites others to give their lives to him.Although sometimes the Hillside journey feels like “three steps forward, two steps back”, I know that we're on the way. The reason for my confidence is we're committed to what the King, whom we're celebrating tomorrow on Palm Sunday, has called us to do. And what he's called us to do is to “Make disciples” as we go about our full, complex, and often challenging lives. Simply by joining in the Palm Sunday gathering tomorrow at either 9:00 or 10:45, you will help realize Hillside's fantastic future, this church that the King loves, died for, and leads.Hillside's mission is “Making mature and equipped disciples who shareChrist and serve the world.” Tomorrow's message which I'm excited to share falls along the “Equipped” side of the spectrum, so please come ready to listen, think, and learn! And parents, please wrangle your kids sixth grade and up into the service as the King desires to meet with and shape them as much as the rest of us. God bless you, Hillside, and see you tomorrow!Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from John 1:1; John 13:1; John 12:31 & John 20:21-22.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZfMTt5Z9cSE764lVu7MzYy4MC5CRmqT8AuVIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, March 29, 2026.

In Peter's failures and faithfulness, we see our own tendency to forget God's goodness when a crisis hits. In Jesus' restoration of Peter, we see the One who is more faithful than we are forgetful. Join us for John 21:1-19 and learn how to trade your fears for clear-sighted trust in the One who holds your life in His good hands. Let's remember who He is and get back to faithfully following.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Wayne Phillips teaches from John 21:1-19.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ8pzt5ZnFaAmb9Vyw76Cf5S22nzpyycmVdVIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, March 22, 2026.

In Peter's failures and faithfulness, we see our own tendency to forget God's goodness when a crisis hits. In Jesus' restoration of Peter, we see the One who is more faithful than we are forgetful. Join us for John 21:1-19 and learn how to trade your fears for clear-sighted trust in the One who holds your life in His good hands. Let's remember who He is and get back to faithfully following.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Wayne Phillips teaches from John 21:1-19.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ8pzt5ZnFaAmb9Vyw76Cf5S22nzpyycmVdVIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, March 22, 2026.

This week our “Person of Interest” is Mary Magdalene. Join us as we look at “snapshots” of Mary Magdalene's devotion to Jesus in John's Gospel, and discover what she was able to see through the eyes of faith.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Becky Garner teaches from John 20:11-18.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZkW2q5Z6Hj5VHY2TCjlFTsONLtcgRpuwKuVIf you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, March 15, 2026.