Hillside Herald October 2018

HILLSIDE CHURCH OF GOD

IS TURNING 60!

COME AND HELP US CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF SERVING IN SSF.

WE ARE PLANNING A WEEKEND OF ACTIVITIES TO GIVE

THANKS TO GOD AND TO HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED

AT HCOG OVER THE DEDCADES.

SAVE THESE DATES:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5

— 7:00 PM Sing-n-Share: Hymns, Choir, Praise Band, Soloists,

Testimonies, etc. Dessert in the Fellowship Hall

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

— 10:00 AM Morning Brunch in the Fellowship Hall

— 5:00 PM Remembering HCOG Through the Decades

Dress in the fashion of your favorite decade:

— 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’,!

Catered Dinner, Slideshow, Testimonies!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7

— 10:45 AM Guest Speaker: Paul Dreger, Regional Pastor for

the No. CA Church of God Association

— 12:30 PM Potluck Lunch in Fellowship Hall

There will be childcare on Friday and Saturday evenings. Please plan on

participating in this wonderful weekend of celebrating God’s faithfulness at

HCOG!

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HILLSIDE CHURCH OF GOD

PRESENTS

A NIGHT OF COMEDY AND FELLOWSHIP!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

7:00 PM

On Friday, October 19 HCOG will be hosting Christian

comedian Clifford Hall and his special guest Danny

Minch.

Clifford Hall offers good, clean comedy with a gospel

theme. He has performed at many churches, non-

profits, and corporate events. You can check him out

at: www.cliffordhallcomedy.com

The show will begin at 7:00 PM. Following the performance you will

have a chance to meet Clifford and Danny in the Fellowship Hall.

Refreshments will be served.

This is a great opportunity to invite friends, coworkers, neighbors, and

family members to enjoy an evening of music, comedy, dessert, and

fellowship! Admission is FREE, so bring a friend!

Childcare will be provided.

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NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY!

Have you moved? Changed phone numbers? Created a new email

address? If so, it is time for us to update our church directory. A

directory is like a phonebook for the church, and it is a necessary

component to help us to maintain effective communication within our

church family.

Thelma Orozco has graciously volunteered to help create the new church directory! Here’s

what we need to you do:

1. Fill out the form below and return it to either Thelma or the church office by October 28. You

can send the information via email or return this completed form.

2. Provide us with a picture that we can include in the directory. If you do not have a picture to

submit, Taylor Coutts has offered to take pictures for the directory.

3. If your contact information has not changed since we published our current directory, please let

Thelma know that there are no changes to your information.

Name (s): __________________________________________________________

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Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________

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Phone Numbers: ___________________________________________________________

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Email Addresses: ___________________________________________________________

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Birthdays: ___________________________________________________________

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MEN’S GROUP With the busyness and craziness of life, it’s a blessing to have brothers in Christ to lean on and to hold each other accountable. We will be using curriculum by Stephen and Alex Kendrick called The Battle Plan for Prayer. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tino Elisara at elisarat@hotmail.com or at 650-452-4817.

WHEN: OCTOBER 7th & 21st TIME: 6:15 PM

MEN’S GROUP & WOMEN’S GROUP

HAVE STARTED AGAIN!

WOMEN’S GROUP

Names in the ancient world often conveyed the essential nature and character of a person. This is especially true when it comes to the names of God recorded in the Bible.

Experience the Lord in a new and deeper way by studying His names and titles: Adonay, El Shadday, Abba, Yeshua, Lamb of God, Prince of Peace. We will discuss many Scripture-based studies revealing important aspects of God's multifaceted character. Each week's study includes:

Background information to help readers understand the name

A key Scripture passage in which the name was first or most significantly revealed

A series of questions for individual or group study

A list of Bible passages for further reflection.

WHEN: OCTOBER 14th & 28th

TIME: 5:30 PM

JOB OPENING

Hillside Church of God and Hillside Christian Academy are searching

for a part-time custodian. The position requires 15 hours per week and

pays $13 per hour. This is a perfect job for someone looking to

supplement their income.

Tasks include cleaning classroom and bathrooms daily, and cleaning the church in preparation

for Sunday morning worship. Other tasks would include cleaning after special events such as

weddings and funerals, which pay extra.

The hours are flexible; we will try and work around your schedule. If interested, please speak

with our Business Manager, Lisa Akard.

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POTLUCK-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH Come and enjoy the food with great fellowship. All you have to

do is bring a dish to share, grab a plate of food, sit down, and

enjoy the food and the company.

Sunday, October 7th

We are having the potluck on the first

Sunday of the month because of our 60th

Anniversary celebration!

THE CHOIR MINISTRY Do you love to worship the Lord? Do you love to sing praises to the

Lord? Then the CHOIR Ministry is for you!

In this day of high-tech contemporary worship experiences, Hillside

Church of God is blessed to be one of the few churches who still have

an active CHOIR Ministry! Brad Akard and the CHOIR are beginning

to rehearse again, and they are hoping to recruit new members.

Please do not let lack of experience stop you from joining. Remember:

Jesus didn’t use only those who were perfect; Jesus used only those who

were willing to serve! If you are willing, and you have a desire to sing

unto the Lord then the CHOIR Ministry is your opportunity to serve in the church!

If you are interested, not sure if you are interested, or if you have any questions, please speak with

Brad Akard. The church would love to see you in the CHOIR and we would love to hear you sing!

Choir Rehearsal

Tuesday Evenings @

7:00 PM

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October 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 7:00pm

El Redentor

Church

2 8:00am Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Choir

3 6:30 pm

Bible Study

7:45pm

Prayer

4 6:30pm

El Redentor

Church

5 60th

Anniversary Celebration!

Sing-n-Share

7:00 PM

6 60th

Anniversary Celebration!

10:00 Am Brunch

5:00 PM Dinner

7 60th

Anniversary Celebration!

9:30 S. School

10:45 Worship Regional Pastor

Paul Dreger

Potluck Lunch

Men’s Group 6:15 PM

8 7:00pm

El Redentor

Church

9 8:00am Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Choir

10 6:30 pm

Bible Study

7:45pm

Prayer

11 6:30pm

El Redentor

Church

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LEGACY YOUTH GROUP 7:00 PM

13 10:00am

Food Pantry Distribution

14 9:30 S. School

10:45 Worship

Women’s

Group 5:30 PM

15 7:00 PM Choir

16 8:00am Prayer Meeting

7:00 PM El Redentor Church

7:00 PM Board of Trustees

17 6:30 pm

Bible Study

7:45pm

Prayer

18 6:30pm

El Redentor

Church

19 Comedy

Night With

Cliff Hall 7:00PM

20 8:00 am El Redentor Church

21 9:30 S. School

10:45 Worship

Men’s Group

6:15 PM

22 7:00pm

El Redentor

Church

23 8:00am Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Choir

24 6:30 pm

Bible Study

7:45pm

Prayer

25 6:30pm

El Redentor

Church

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LEGACY YOUTH GROUP 7:00 PM

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28 9:30 S. School

10:45 Worship

Women’s

Group 5:30 PM

29 7:00pm

El Redentor

Church

30 8:00am Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Choir

31 6:30 pm

Bible Study

7:45pm

Prayer

HCA BOOK FAIR IN FIRESIDE ROOM

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Let’s look back a few years and see what was happening in 1958:

The average yearly wages were $4,600

The average cost of a new home was $12,750

The average monthly rent was $92

A gallon of gas cost 25 cents.

1st class postage stamp cost 4 cents

Sir Edmund Hillary reached the South Pole overland

The European Common Market began

operating

The Lego Company patented its design for bricks

US launched its first satellite, Explorer 1

Ted Williams signed with the Red Sox for $135,000, making him the highest paid player

The Brooklyn Dodgers became the Los Angeles Dodgers

Egypt and Syria form United Arab Republic

Elvis Presley joined the Army

The NY Giants began playing in SF

1st MLB baseball game is played in CA, Giants beat the Dodgers, 8-0.

The trademark Velcro is registered

Cliff’s Notes are first used in the US

President Eisenhower signed a bill approving Alaskan statehood

NASA is formed

USSR launched Sputnik 3 with 2 dogs aboard

US performed nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista announced that he is fleeing the country

Jim Petrovitz is born.

Bill Coutts is born

Hillside Church of God began holding worship services in their new building.

A Message From Pastor Mike . .

There were a lot of significant events that occurred in 1958, and I praise God for a small group of faithful

Christ-followers at First Church of God in S.F. who heard and heeded God’s call to begin a new church at

1415 Hillside Blvd. in South San Francisco. The sacrifices that were made in order for the new church to be

built cannot be measured. The number of hours spent in prayer, at planning meetings, volunteer labor, and

fund raising cannot be counted. The total amount of money donated and raised for the cause can probably be

added up, but I doubt there is a completely accurate total accounted for. Praise God for the vision and dedi-

cation these saints had for God’s work beyond their own church 60 years ago.

First Church of God, SF Dedication of the property

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NEW ADDRESSES It’s time to update your address books. Here are the new addresses for Gladys Trask, Lucy Hallberg, and Pulu and Ramona Malebeai. Gladys Trask 231 Curry Court Roseville, CA 95678. Pulusila (Mal) and Ramona Malepeai 3308 Rte. 940 Suite 104-216 Mt. Pocono, PA 18344 Sunrise Assisted Living Lucy Hallberg 6400 Sierra College Dr. #216 Rocklin, CA 95677

What a lesson for us as Hillside moves to the next 60 years. God still has a purpose for His church in SSF. God still

has a vision for HCOG. The vision is to bring the message of salvation out our doors and beyond our walls by obey-

ing the Great Commandment (love God and neighbor), motivated by the Great Commission (“Go into all the world

and make disciples”). That was Jesus’ call for His church to the original disciples, and it is still our call today.

God has gifted each one of us to be His missional and incarnate servant. What are some physical and spiritual needs

that you see in your neighborhood? How can you, and we, creatively and relevantly meet those needs? What gifts do

you have to offer for the Kingdom of Heaven? Let us continue to ask these questions as we seek to bring Jesus into

our communities. .

Images from the first worship service at HCOG. Included are people from throughout our district

Thank God for such a rich heritage we have!

Your servant in Christ,

pastor mike

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HELP NEEDED ON

SUNDAY MORNINGS

NEEDED: USHERS, GREETERS, CHURCH NURSERY WORKERS,

CHILDREN CHURCH WORKERS, SOUND ROOM TECHNICIANS

If you are able/willing to help out with any of these ministries please let Pastor

Mike know. Most of these would be only once a month, or even less frequent.

Your help is needed!

FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY Every 2nd Saturday Hillside Church of God hosts the SSF

Food Pantry. The Food Pantry distributes hundreds of bags

of food every year. This is made possible by the leadership

of Clark Gibson and the hard work and dedication provided

by our wonderful volunteers. Thank you all who give of

your time and energy to help make this ministry fun and

successful.

Volunteers are needed to help set up, distribute food, register new clients, clean up, and share

the love of God with the clients. This is only once a month, and your help is needed. Please

contact Clark Gibson for more details.

Upcoming Distribution Dates: October 13, November

10, December 8.

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AN EASY WAY TO HELP

EARN CASH FOR OUR SCHOOL! Look for the pink Box Top on hundreds of participating products.

Each is worth 10 cents for our school!

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BUY your favorite

Box Tops Products.

CUT out the Box Tops

From each package.

SAVE your Box Tops

BRING your Box Tops

To the church office.

OUR SCHOOL

GETS CASH

for every Box Top collected to

help buy the things it needs most.

All those Box Tops really add up!

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Hillside Church of God 1415 Hillside Blvd.

So. San Francisco, CA 94080

Michael R. Coutts, Pastor

Church office Hours: Monday -Thursday 9:00am-2:00pm

Phone: 650-588-6860 x2 (church)

Fax: 650-588-6827 (church & academy)

Church office email: office@hillsidechurchofgod.com

Website: www.hillsidechurchofgod.com

www.facebook.com/hillsidechurchofgod

Hillside Christian Academy Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm

650-588-6860 x3 (academy)

School office email: hillsidechristian@att.net

Website: www.hillsidechristian.com

Mission Statement

The mission of Hillside Church of God is to worship Jesus Christ as Lord, to proclaim him as

our Lord and Savior, and to show the love of God through Jesus Christ to all persons, making

disciples and equipping them for service.

Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord almighty.

Zechariah 4:6

October Birthdays

1: Ramona Malepeai

2: Alison Sanchez

Don Ibarra

4: Wyatt Elisara

Brian Van Winkle

12: Christina Milani

17: Lily Perez

19: Valentino Orozco

22: Asha Christensen

Lily Kreyling

5-7: 60th Anniversary Celebration

7: Potluck Sunday

13: Food Pantry Distribution 10:00am

16: Board of Trustees Meeting

19: Comedy Night w/Clifford Hall

Men’s Group: 7th & 21st@ 6:15 pm

Women’s Group: 14th & 28th @5:30 pm

Important Dates