Careful What You Pray ForJohn 1:10-18

Genesis not only says that God creates, but that God has created each of us to becreative as well. God gives us the joy of joining with him in creating something out of nothing: Thehuman is first of all a promise making, promise keeping, promise breaking creature. In the first accountof creation, it is said that the Spirit of God "hovered" over the waters. That's an appropriate translationof the Hebrew. But it does make the Holy Spirit sound a bit like a helicopter that hovers over something. Perhaps a more vivid translation of the Hebrew is that the Spirit "brooded" over the dark, chaotic waters.The Holy Spirit became a generative force, a means that brooded, gave birth to something out ofnothing. It is of the nature of the Holy Spirit to give birth.

Her surgery was over. Now her cancer seemed at last to be held in abeyance. But at a greatcost. Her tumor had been removed from her spine but she was left unable to walk. "In just a few days,I've gone from complete independence, to great dependence," she lamented to me. "So many of thethings I once enjoyed doing - biking, gardening - all that seems to be taken from me. I just can't imaginemy life in this way." My heart went out to her. Could she have a new life? Out of this sad tragedy, couldthere be a new beginning?

What she needed most was not a new attitude, but rather a whole new world, a world differentfrom the old. Do you think I, as her pastor, could dare to pray for a new world?

drbillmcconnell@aol.com

SERMONS IN SEPTEMBERSeptember 1 “When Jesus Comes to Dinner” McConnell Luke 14:1-14September 8 “Does God Have a Plan for Your Life?” McConnell Jeremiah 18:1-11September 15 “Look Who’s Having Dinner With Jesus” McConnell Luke 15:1-10September 22 “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” McConnell Luke 16:1-13September 29 “Money Matters” McConnell Luke 16:19-31

NEW WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMMING BEGINS SEPTEMBER 4thWe are offering some new & interesting classes from September - May!

(Class Registrations Will Be Required.)

A meal will be served in Fellowship Hall from 5:15 to 6:15 PM. (Reservations required each Monday by Noon.)A Prayer & Praise (Worship) will be held in the Chapel from 6 to 6:20 PM.

Classes will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.Chancel Choir will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 PM.

Adult classes that will be available: Child/Youth classes that will be available:Genealogy/Ancestry (Sep-Dec) High SchoolBeginning Music Junior HighA Study of Luke Grades 3-5Financial Planning - $93 Fee (Sep-Dec) Grades K-2Ballroom Dance ToddlersLet’s Talk University Nursery

We are offering a “Church Rewards Program,” for youth or children to participate in if they choose to. It is open to allK-12 regardless of membership. It is our hope that every Hillsider will get on board and join in on Wednesday nights& invite your friends & neighbors, too!

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 8 SEP TEMBER 2013

MONTHLY EVENTS

Aug 27 Disciples Men Dinner Room 31 6 PMAug 28 Choir Rehearsal Kick Off 7:00 PM Kick Ball on the Lawn 6:00 PMSep 2 Labor Day - Office ClosedSep 3 Cub Committee Mtg 7 PM Sep 4 Meal in Fellowship Hall 5:15-6:15 PM Prayer/Praise in Chapel 6-6:20 PM Wed Classes/Programs 6:30-7:30 PM Chancel Choir 7:30-8:30 PMSep 5 SALT Lunch Outing 11 AM Disciples Bible Study Rm 31 6-8 PMSep 8 Pastor’s Welcome Class 1 9:30 AM Teddy Bear/Grandparent’s Day Baby Dedications 10:45 AMSep 9 Ministry Meetings 6:30 PM Boy Scout Troop Mtg A3/4 7 PM Cub Scout Mtg 7 PM Executive Council Mtg Library 7:30 PMSep 10 Boy Scout Committee A 4 7PMSep 11 DW Board Mtg Rm 31 10:30 AM DW Luncheon FH 12 Noon Meal in Fellowship Hall 5:15-6:15 PM Prayer/Praise in Chapel 6-6:20 PM Wed Classes/Programs 6:30-7:30 PM Chancel Choir 7:30-8:30 PMSep 12 Quilters Rm 30 9:30 AM Disciples Bible Study Rm 31 6-8 PM La Leche League A2 7 PMSep 15 Pastor’s Welcome Class 2 9:30 AMSep 16 Lydia Circle Rm 31 2 PM Boy Scout Troop Mtg A3/4 7 PM Cub Den Mtgs 7 PMSep 17 October Hillsider Deadline 9 AMSep 18 DW Service Day 3-5 PM Meal in Fellowship Hall 5:15-6:15 PM Prayer/Praise in Chapel 6-6:20 PM Wed Classes/Programs 6:30-7:30 PM Chancel Choir 7:30-8:30 PMSep 19 SALT Luncheon FH 12 Noon Disciples Bible Study Rm 31 6-8 PMSep 20 Choir/Ralph Carmichael CCC 7:30 PMSep 22 Pastor’s Welcome Class 3 9:30 AMSep 23 Boy Scout Troop Mtg A3/4 7 PM Cub Pack Mtg FH 7 PMSep 24 Disciples Men’s Dinner Rm 31 6 PMSep 25 Leah/Ruth Circles 1 PM Meal in Fellowship Hall 5:15-6:15 PM Prayer/Praise in Chapel 6-6:20 PM Wed Classes/Programs 6:30-7:30 PM Chancel Choir 7:30-8:30 PMSep 26 Quilters Rm 30 9:30 AM Disciples Bible Study Rm 31 6-8 PMSep 27-28 Disciples Men Fall Retreat @ TawakoniSep 29 Pastor’s Welcome Class 4 9:30 AM Reconciliation Special Offering ReceivedSep 30 Boy Scout Troop Mtg A3/4 7 PM

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Please let the church know when you, or a family member, areadmitted to a hospital, so we can pray for you and the ministerscan visit.

AT HOME: Helen Adams, Tami Arehart, Jamal Bara, Nathan Buss, ReginaCannon, Pat Edwards, Jack Fauchier, Marjorie Freeman, Arlene Haddock,Keith, Chris, & Lisa Kyser, Jim Leach, Barbara Leo, Jean Lloyd, Ann Maynard,Jim Maynard, Al Miller, Gene Millsap, Jeff Mosch, Jim Quick, Kay Pfortmiller,Lydia Purins, Evette Harding Sanders, Steve Scuka, Harlean Shockey, ArleneSquire, Sally & Jerry, Gloria Watkins

N THE HOSPITAL: Elizabeth Servis (Wesley 4-317)

MISSION PERSONNEL: Jon & Dawn Barnes, Mozambique; CarmeloAlvarez, Venezuela; Aaron Wiggins, Fiji; Jeanette Salley, Haiti; MichaelJoseph, Colombia

DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR SEPTEMBER

01 Ezekiel 1-4 02 Ezekiel 5-9 03 Ezekiel 10-13

04 Ezekiel 14-16 05 Ezekiel 17-19 06 Ezekiel 20-21

07 Ezekiel 22-24 08 Ezekiel 25-28 09 Ezekiel 29-32

10 Ezekiel 33-36 11 Ezekiel 37-39 12 Ezekiel 40-42

13 Ezekiel 43-45 14 Ezekiel 46-48 15 Daniel 1-3

16 Daniel 4-6 17 Daniel 7-9 18 Daniel 10-12

19 Hosea 1-6 20 Hosea 7-14 21 Joel 1-3

22 Amos 1-5 23 Amos 6-9 24 Jonah 1-4

Obadiah 1

25 Micah 1-7 26 Nahum 1-3 27 Zephaniah 1-3

Habakkuk 1-3 Haggai 1-2

28 Zech 1-7 29 Zech 8-14 30 Malachi 1-4

Online donations now a possibility...

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

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

Reconciliation Sunday - September 29, 2013 - CAMP FRIENDSHIP

Disciples Center at Tawakoni, Augusta, Kansas

Camp Friendship began as a mission project of the Kansas Region in the early1990's. This three-day camp experience is designed specifically forelementary school age children from disadvantaged families, who attend at nocost. Often this is their first (and sometimes only) church camp. YourReconciliation Offering helps to train the young adults and youth staff who leadthese camps. Prayerfully consider helping Camp Friendship reach their goalof $3,500.00. An envelope is enclosed. Outreach Ministry

Disciples Men’s Fall Retreat “Living A Life-Charged Faith”Facilitator, Derek Maul

Friday & Saturday, September 27-28, 2013Disciples Center at Tawakoni

Registration forms are in the church office & registration deadline is September 13th.

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Kansas Disciples Women’s Retreat “Circles of Life”Keynote Speaker, Pat Donahoo, Ex. Dir. of Disciples Women for the CC(DOC)

October 9-11, 2013 Midweek & October 11-13, 2013 WeekendDisciples Center at Tawakoni

See Octava for Registration forms & registration deadline is September 11th.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

2 Jeremy Fowler

3 Austin Henry

4 Bill Baum, Shirley Millsap, Alec Hinecker, Ann McCarty, BridgetteMeliza

5 Jeanette Rees, Shelby Jones, Doyle Crosswhite

6 Lynda Forcum, Megan Rahal, Kaitlyn Welch

7 Herschel Skaggs, Norm Hickman, Heather Kirkpatrick

8 Melisa Hickerson, Jeff Keeny, Shelby Merry, Amanda Meier

9 Aspen Herzberg

10 Kim Meller, Kylie Taiclet, Amber Johnston

11 JoAnn Briles-Klein, Judy Perry, Greg Thomas, William Wilson, David Germann, SteveBrittain, Carroll Briley

12 LaVeda McElwain, Ardith Blue

13 John McCune, Jennie Doose, Steven Reust

14 Cynthia Cripe, Chris Richmond, Davis Henry

15 Jonathan Spradlin

16 Jacque Hobble, Dena Graham, Barbara Barlow

17 Stacey Strange, Hope Leighton, Mary High

18 Peter Bradbury, Susan Germann

19 Sharon Minner

20 Debbie Dorsey, Alivia Hickerson, Prue Scott, Rebecca Cole

21 Sarah Yokley, Kay Larson, J D Johnson, Bonnie Thompson, Ashton Hearne

22 Cecilia McConnell, Halston Strange, Stephen Spradlin

23 Ruth Lance, Richard Doose

24 Linda Kirby, John Hawkins, Derek Owen, Zach Thompson

25 Paula Bostock, Solomon Mitra

26 Aaron Morris, Ryan Kearney, Joe Sternberger, Sandra Manning, Ray Elwick

27 Ray Burger, Brian Elwick, Matt Drouhard

28 Laura Klein, Barbara Scadden, Jericho Jones, Carolyn Carnahan

29 Ashley West, Rod Minner, Robert James, Al Murphy

30 Chase Forcum

SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

2 Jennifer & Brandon Bush

3 Lois & Grady Sewell, Janice & Gary Halstead

8 Trudy & Scott Ehrsam, Kim & Jim Swisher

11 Amy & Ryan Wray

14 Lindy & Dan Wiese

15 Cheryl & Andy Busada

19 Molly & David Taiclet

20 Mary & Jim Huddleston, Stephanie & Brian Nixon

24 Rachel & Gregg Pickering

28 Connie & Chris Shawver, Barbara & Dale Dodd

SHUT-INS BIRTHDAYS

Please send a card, call them, or visit our shut-ins for their birthday.

Jeanette Rees September 5

639 S Maize Ct #113 Daisy House

Wichita, KS 67209-1335 316-425-8388

LaVeda McElwain September 12

1360 Leecrest St

Wichita, KS 67209-1130 316-722-1580

Ruth Lance September 23

7373 E 29th St N #E321

Wichita, KS 67226-3416 316-631-3920

NEW MEMBER Ryan Young gave his Confession of Faith andjoined Hillside Christian Church on Sunday, July 28, 2013. Heresides at 708 Riverview, Derby, KS 67037. His phone is 316-788-6259.

Sermons are available online @ www.hillsidecc.org

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Josh Cole, Director of Family Ministries

jcole888@gmail.com

Wednesday: Bible Study @ 6:30 PM

Sunday: Sunday School @ 9:30 AM

Sunday: Youth Groups @ 5:15 PM

August 28th - Kick Ball on the Lawn for all ages @ 6:00 PM.

September 8th - Following the 10:45 Worship, we will be having a parent meeting inRoom 31 for all Parents & Youth.

September 14th - Youth having lunch together at Chipotle on own dime. Meet at HCCat Noon & drive over to Chipotle at Rock & Kellogg. We may also go to a movie atWarren East - also on own dime.

September 29th - We will break from our regular small groups & have a celebration oflife at the church from 5 - 8 PM. Totally free. If you are a youth & need to know whatthis is, ask Josh.

October 19th - We’ll have a one (1) day fall retreat. Leaving HCC at 8 AM & returning at10 PM. This will include one of the following: High Ropes Challenge Course, Paintball,The Ally, Laser Tag, or some other fun event. It may also include time out in nature,time with God, interesting devotions & lessons, guest speakers, games with your youthgroup, bonding with your youth group, a great time, & much more! Cost is only$10/student.

October 17/24th - Sign up deadlines for KDYC November 8th-10th.

November 8-10th - KDYC - Cost will be $75/student.

October 30th - Destination Youth Trip. Show up at 6 PM to leave to destinationsunknown. We will return to the church at 9 PM. Cost is free.

1st Sunday: Parents of Teens @ HCC @ 5:15 PM.

2nd & 4th Sunday: Small group @ Josh’s house from 5 - 6 PM

3rd Sunday Meals: On the third Sunday of each month during the evening Youth time,we invite families of Youth to prepare a meal for the Youth Group and join us for thatevening’s discussion and lesson. Contact Josh if you would like to volunteer a meal.

College/ Young Adult (CYA) News The College & Young Adults are meeting at 8:20PM on Wednesday nights in Room 50, and at 9:30 on Sunday mornings.

Tuesday, August 27th Disciples Men will meet for Dinner at 6PM in Room 31. The menu will be Baked Ham, Mac & 3 Cheese aRoni, Green Beans, & Dessert. Turn in your reservation byNoon on Friday, August 23rd, if you plan to eat.

The Disciples Men will continue to meet on the last Tuesday of each month inRoom 31 at 6 PM. The next scheduled dinner is September 24th.

MEN OF HCC: Please mark Tuesday, October 29th on your calendars tobe here at HCC to enjoy a delicious meal by Loren, and to hear the newBaseball Coach for WSU, Todd Butler. We hope that all the men of HillsideChristian Church will join us & bring a friend. We will need reservations, as wehope this will be a big event. More information will be published, soon!

SALT Lunch Outing SEPTEMBER 5 Leave HCC @ 11 AM &Lunch @ Barn’rds on own dime.

SALT LUNCHEON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 12 Noon inFellowship Hall for a delicious meal of meatloaf, mashed

potatoes w/gravy, zuchinni & squash sauteed, salad, dessert, & drink, for $6. Ifyou plan to eat, you must turn in your reservation. The presenter will befrom Wesley Health & Rehab. .

Did you know that members of Hillside Christian Churchvolunteer at The Lord’s Diner? Were you aware that HillsideChristian Church volunteers on the third Monday of every monthat the Lord’s Diner? In order to volunteer you need to have a

food handlers permit which can be obtained by attending a class at the HealthDepartment. The class is free and is two hours long. The permit is good forfour years. You may volunteer whenever it is convenient, you do not have tomake a monthly commitment. If you are interested in being a part of thisoutreach ministry or have questions, you can ask the members of theOutreach Ministry.

* Thank you to the volunteers that work the food pantry foryour assistance & hospitality when my team & I came toconduct client surveys. It was a great turn out & it looks likeyou really get to help a lot of people who need foodassistance. We really enjoyed visiting with all of your

volunteers, especially Grace. Thank you again for all you do to help those lessfortunate. Denise Grenkel, KS Food Bank

* Thank you for Filling the Gap. You are a giving & caring church of all ages! From the Vacation Bible School children, Discovery Place Preschool, & ourCongregation, you gave because you care. We received over $800.00, boxes &boxes of snacks, as well as fresh fruit to help “Fill the Gap Lunches for Children& Youth” during summer break. Twenty volunteers served the under-privilegedchildren. Thank you from the bottom of our heart for your gifts to those lessfortunate. Outreach Ministry, Judy Briggs, Chair

* We are deeply grateful for the contribution from Hillside to Partners for Wichitawhich we received in July. Those funds will make a wonderful difference in ourability to provide meals for children & youth at risk of hunger in “Filling the GapLunches for Kids.” Every dollar will help provide a meal for a hungry child. Thank you! Sally C. Fahrenthold, Samaritan Community

September 8, 2013 ~ Baby Dedication Sunday

If you would like to have your baby dedicated at HillsideChristian Church on Grandparent’s Day, September 8, 2013,we would love to oblige. Please call the church office bySeptember 3rd (683-6577) and give Janice all the pertinentinformation.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS

Hillside Christian Church’s 2014 STEWARDSHIP Campaignwill start on September 1, 2013. Our campaign, “GRACE,

GRATITUDE & GENEROSITY----Saying Thank You to God,” runs throughCommitment Sunday, October 27, 2013.

The Apostle Paul wrote, “Love always expresses itself in joyfulgenerosity.” It is known we make a living by what we get, but we make a life bywhat we give. Do your giving while you are living, so you will know where it isgoing.

Your pledge is genuinely appreciated and will be put to work helpingHillside provide staff, programs, services, secure a bright future for allparishioner’s of our congregation and strengthen congregational life. Yourcommitment and support make a tremendous difference in the work Hillside isable to do. Giving expresses our hope in and our gratitude for Jesus!

Please mark your calendars to celebrate with us in worship and atour annual 12 Noon, FREE, Consecration Dinner, in Fellowship Hall on October27th. Reservations are needed and must be turned in by October 24th.

Thank you, and thanks to God for each and every one of you.

HOUSING NEEDED

The Central College Wind Ensemble from Pella, Iowa (35-40 members) haverequested home stays for Thursday evenings, January 9 & 16, 2014. They aretraveling on tour to Dallas, TX, & are looking for places to stay overnight half-way down & back, in the Wichita area. They would appreciate the studentsbeing served breakfast & dinner when possible. If you are interested please callJudy Briggs at 630-0997 or Kathy Allen 744-2338 as soon as possible. Thankyou & God Bless! ~ Outreach Ministry

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HILLSIDE FOOD PANTRY Our 2012 numbers are in! It has taken a whileand the final tally is: families served - 631 or 1710 family members. Thank youHillsiders for your support. Your generosity and charitable contributions directly impactthe lives of all of these community members. Proverbs 22:9 Blessed are those whoare generous, because they feed the poor. NLT Our Church family assisted 65families in July. Donations can be made through the church to the food pantry fund, orwe will gladly take food to fill the sacks. Current requests from those we serve areshampoo, dish soap, tooth brushes, toothpaste, and Efferdent. These are extraniceties and can be dropped off in the tub by the courtyard entrance. Also the foodbank is out of peanut butter. Hours of operation are every Thursday from 9 to 11 AM. Happy Volunteers are always welcome!

For more information, contact: Shelia at 768-1549, or Dorothy at 838-4718.

_Kathryn Cannon, died recently, & her family has planned aMemorial Service in the Chapel at HCC on Sept. 7th at 11 AM.

_Condolences are offered to the family and friends of CharlieEdens who died on July 29, 2013. Wife, Elaine; daughter, Paula

(Jeff) Davis; granddaughters, Jennifer (Austin) Henry & their children Morgan& Davis, & Makayla (Tim) Welch & their children Amira, Kaitlyn & Alayna.

_Condolences are offered to Charlie (Marjorie) Freeman, upon the death of hissister in Liberal, KS.

_Condolences are offered to Jim (Ann) Maynard, and family, upon the death ofhis sister, Pearl McCoy, on July 31st in Indianapolis, IN.

_Condolences are offered to Larry (Kay) Strange, and family, upon the deathof Larry’s mother, Lavon Strange, on August 11th.

_Condolences are offered to Linda Watson, and family, upon the death of hermother, LaVerne Longacre, on August 13th.

_Condolences are offered to Cynthia Cripe and family, upon the death of herhusband, Doyle Cripe on August 19th.

DISCIPLES WOMEN LUNCHEON

The Disciples Women’s Luncheon will be September 11th atNoon in Fellowship Hall, hosted by Leah Circle. We will use a

“Back to School” theme and decorations will be the school supplies we arecollecting for School Kits to be given to children in impoverished schools,refugee camps, or other difficult settings. Lunch will be spaghettiw/meatsauce, mixed veggies, salad, dessert, & drink. Dr. Bill McConnell willbe speaking to us on “Reflections of the General Assembly.”

We are asking women to bring the following items which will beused at the DW Retreat to assemble School Kits: scissors (roundedtip), spiral notebooks (200-210 pages), 12" rulers, crayon boxes (24

only), hand-held pencil sharpeners, large erasers, and pencils. There will becollection boxes available to collect these items.

The Disciples Women’s Service Day will be September 18th

from 3 to 5 PM, in Room 30. Fran has offered to help make more Chrismonsfor the Hillside Christmas trees. Everyone is invited to help!

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013 - TEDDY BEAR SUNDAY Bring yourTeddy Bears to church on September 8, 2013. If you would like to donate abear and are not able to attend church, there will be a box placed in thecourtyard for your donations by the end of August, or you may contact MaryHigh for more information. Remember, all Teddy Bears must be new and nolarger than 14 inches. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS, AND GODBLESS YOU! All Teddy Bears will be given to local charities.

Monday, September 9th

6:30 PM Ministry Meetings 7:30 PM Executive Council Meeting

Pastor’s Welcome Classes Sunday, September 8th ~ Sunday, October 6th.

This class will meet for five Sundays in the Chapel at 9:30 AM, & will be taughtby Dr. McConnell. It is a great way to learn more about the Disciples of Christ& Hillside. New Members, or those interested in joining, won’t want to miss it!

CONGRATULATIONS JAKE! Jake Kasten, son of Leah & RogerKasten and member and former employee of Hillside, moved to KansasCity over the summer after he graduated from WSU. He is nowemployed as a Plumbing Designer at Larson Binkley, and designsplumbing systems for retail & restaurants.

CROP WALK 2013 Hillside Christian Church is a proud sponsor of the 2013CROP Walk. The walk will occur at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 6th atSedgwick County Park. 100% of the money donated to the walk will be usedto provide food for hungry people through the Church World Service and localagencies. 25% of the money will be used locally. Walkers are being recruitedat this time. You can sign up at a table near the courtyard in September, or feelfree to contact Kathy Allen at 744-2338 to get your packet right away. If youaren’t able to physically walk, you can always be a spirit walker and contributefinancially. Please consider helping!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RELOADABLE CARDS

We have had a great first year with Dillons reloadable cards. Thanksto all who bought and used these new cards. The cards have been a

great benefit to the church, as all of the profits have gone to missions. We will be sellingthe cards at the table in front of the courtyard the first Sunday of each month. Cards alsoare available in the Church Office.

If you would like a card mailed to you or you have any questions, please callSue Fauchier @ 682-9784. ~ HCC D W

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I want to take this opportunity to thank our Hillside family for purchasingDillons reloadable gift cards. The number of Hillside members contributing to our churchby using the gift cards has grown by over 100% in the last year! Twice as many cardholders equals twice as much income going to Disciples Women’s Fellowship to use forHillside projects; DW provided funds to carpet the Parlor last year and recently paid forhalf the cost of the new dishwasher. Ongoing DW projects your Dillons gift card usecontributes to are: Bereavement dinners, Library maintenance & memorials, Kitchenmaintenance & supplies, CROP Walk (added for 2013), Disciples Historical Society,Camp Tawakoni, Home Missions, Overseas Ministries, Legacy of John (Kansas ChristianHome), Phillips Theological Seminary, Tennyson Center for Children, & WoodhavenLearning Center. Holly Howell, Board Chair

Emmett Quarles will take over as assistant custodian on Sunday,August 25th. He lives in Wichita, & is a Senior at Heights, where heenjoys the sport of swimming. In college he wants to studyArchitecture/Computer Engineering. Emmett is a friend of StevenReust, who had to step down as assistant custodian in order totake a full time job. Welcome aboard, Emmett!

VBS was a great experience for Pathways kids & all the youth &adults who participated. Stop by the Pathways table in the northhall & look at the picture. Just a glance will show you that a greattime was had by all. Sixty-one kids attended, 25 adults & 15 youthworked...& everyone had a great time while the kids learned moreabout the Bible & worshiped God. Thanks to all who helped make

the week such a great success. The cookies were delicious!August has been a great month for us. It was good to have so many visitorsfrom VBS join us singing in Sunday worship. We will plan to make an annualevent of the post VBS vocal presentation. Thanks to grandparents & friendswho brought the kids to join us.August 18th we had 60 kids, youth, & parents join in Worship at the Zoo. Josh &14 youth led us in communion & worship, & Connie Shawver led the singing. You should have heard our special soprano section comprised of Nathanael,Solomon, Nic, Joshua, Trey, Carson, & Jack.On Promotion Sunday, a number of kids are moving up to join Josh & the youth: Delaney Clark, Jonathan Shawver, Carter Kreger, Will Duggan, Emily Snider,Andrew Hladik, & Karma Mai. Lucy Wasinger & Kiersten Thompson will bejoining Pathways. Rev. Debbie will tell the story of the early years of the DOC,& the kids brunch will feature making ice cream in a bag. Bring mittens &gloves.Kids will sing in worship on September 11th. Children’s Chapel will featureJohnny Smith with more lessons from Theo in September & for the rest of theyear. FYI, Theo reminds us of Arfer!

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8:15 & 10:45 AM Serving Sunday, September 1, 20138:15 Layreader: Bryce Miskell10:45 Layreader: Roxanne AustinHospital Communion: Charlotte Loveland

Elder Assignments8:15 AM Communion Prayer: Bryce Miskell8:15 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Charlotte Loveland10:45 AM Communion Prayer: Fran Elliott10:45 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Pat Agnew

Diaconate Schedule8:15 AM Prepare/Cleanup/Service: JC’s10:45 AM Service: JC’s10:45 AM Cleanup: All Team Members

Visitation/Home CommunionROUTE 1 Chumley/EasterbergTom & Doris Raum, Ruth Lance, Bob CadeROUTE 2 TBAAl Miller, Jeanette Rees, Jack Meineke, LaVeda McElwain, Katy Dickenson,Marge Mitchell, Warren Smith

Ushers: 8:15 (Team 2) & 10:45 (Team 1)

Van Driver: Barry Barlow (684-4025) Passengers should call the driver bySaturday evening if they are riding Sunday morning.

8:15 & 10:45 AM Serving Sunday, September 8, 20138:15 Layreader: Bob Winn10:45 Layreader: Stacy SwisherHospital Communion: Mary High

Elder Assignments8:15 AM Communion Prayer: Bob Winn8:15 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Mary High10:45 AM Communion Prayer: Dale Richmond10:45 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Bill Leistiko

Diaconate Schedule8:15 AM Prepare/Cleanup/Service: Harvesters10:45 AM Service: Harvesters10:45 AM Cleanup: All Team Members

Visitation/Home CommunionROUTE 3 Dixon’sTom Thompson, Jeanne Parish, Gary Fussell, Russell Larson, Marge Smith,Ruth PirnerROUTE 4 Allen’sJeanette St John, Ed Barker, Bill Spencer, Lonny Hardy

Ushers: 8:15 (Team 2) & 10:45 (Team 1)

Van Driver: Lowell Bowling (683-4915) Passengers should call the driver bySaturday evening if they are riding Sunday morning.

8:15 & 10:45 AM Serving Sunday, September 15, 20138:15 Layreader: Holly Howell10:45 Layreader: Jan BoyleHospital Communion: Dale Richmond

Elder Assignments8:15 AM Communion Prayer: Holly Howell8:15 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Dale Richmond10:45 AM Communion Prayer: Charlotte Loveland10:45 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Fran Elliott

Diaconate Schedule8:15 AM Prepare/Cleanup/Service: Paul’s Disciples10:45 AM Service: Paul’s Disciples

10:45 AM Cleanup: All Team Members

Visitation/Home CommunionROUTE 2 TBAAl Miller, Jeanette Rees, Jack Meineke, LaVeda McElwain, Katy Dickenson,Marge Mitchell, Warren SmithROUTE 1 TBATom & Doris Raum, Ruth Lance, Bob Cade

Ushers: 8:15 (Team 2) & 10:45 (Team 1)

Van Driver: Lowell Bowling (683-4915) Passengers should call the driver bySaturday evening if they are riding Sunday morning.

8:15 & 10:45 AM Serving Sunday, September 22, 20138:15 Layreader: Mary High10:45 Layreader: Roxanne AustinHospital Communion: Bob Winn

Elder Assignments8:15 AM Communion Prayer: Mary High8:15 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Bob Winn10:45 AM Communion Prayer: Mary High10:45 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Bryce Miskell

Diaconate Schedule8:15 AM Prepare/Cleanup/Service: Celestial Angels10:45 AM Service: Celestial Angels10:45 AM Cleanup: All Team Members

Visitation/Home CommunionROUTE 4 TBAJeanette St John, Ed Barker, Bill Spencer, Lonny HardyROUTE 3 TBATom Thompson, Jeanne Parish, Gary Fussell, Russell Larson, Marge Smith,Ruth Pirner

Ushers: 8:15 (Team 2) & 10:45 (Team 1)

Van Driver: Darryl Neighbor (689-0822) Passengers should call the driver bySaturday evening if they are riding Sunday morning.

8:15 & 10:45 AM Serving Sunday, September 29, 20138:15 Layreader: John Farrington10:45 Layreader: Manda ThompsonHospital Communion: Holly Howell

Elder Assignments8:15 AM Communion Prayer: John Farrington8:15 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Holly Howell10:45 AM Communion Prayer: Bryce Miskell10:45 AM Offering/Parlor Prayer: Charlotte Loveland

Diaconate Schedule8:15 AM Prepare/Cleanup/Service: JC’s10:45 AM Service: JC’s10:45 AM Cleanup: All Team Members

Visitation/Home CommunionROUTE 1 TBATom & Doris Raum, Ruth Lance, Bob CadeROUTE 2 TBAAl Miller, Jeanette Rees, Jack Meineke, LaVeda McElwain, Katy Dickenson,Marge Mitchell, Warren Smith

Ushers: 8:15 (Team 2) & 10:45 (Team 1)

Van Driver: Lowell Bowling (683-4915) Passengers should call the driver bySaturday evening if they are riding Sunday morning.

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

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

9:30 AM Sunday School5:15 PM Youth Groups

Preferred in home delivery date: August 30

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NOTES FROM MARK WALKER: I need twenty (20) more people in the Choir. If that happens we can add a Choir in the 8:15 service, & combine forspecial events. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 PM, & I am patient with absences. The Choir is a wonderful group of people who have funaround the love of singing. I invite you to try it. Our Choir Kick Off Social is going to be at Barney & Lois Rahal’s home on Saturday, August 24th at5:00 PM. Let me personally invite you. Our first Choir Rehearsal of the season will be Wednesday, August 28th at 7:00 PM in the Choir Room. Youdon’t need any special gifts or abilities, just a love of singing. Come & join me & let’s build the Choir & music program of this Church.

If you have any questions email me at markwalker@cox.net. We hope to be able to sing at the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples ofChrist) in 2015, & I hope you will be a part of it. Mark Walker, Director of Music

Choir to Sing in a Mass Choir with Wichita Symphony and Ralph Carmichael Tour! Date: Friday, September 20 at 7:30 PM @ Central Christian Church.

Choir members may register online at www.ralphcarmichaellegacytour.com. Registration for choir members is $35.

Church members may purchase tickets on the same website and see Your Choir perform on that special evening. Ticket prices are more costly than for thechoir members.

Look for the Congregational Nominating Form in your Sunday bulletin, fill one out and turn it in to the church office prior to September 1, 2013.

Remember, the form will be void, unless it is signed.

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

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

Official Board Actions ~ August 12, 2013

• approved grant request from Resource Ministry team of $12,000 in funding from Hillside Christian Church Foundation to put in a second access door to thecourtyard

• approved a recommendation by the Vision Ministry team to set the last Saturday of April, 2014 as Hospitality Day