The Hillsboro Christian

THE HILLSBORO CHRISTIAN

SuperStart 2024

Thank you! So many of you made contributions to help make this event successful. For those of you who prayed, baked goodies for the bake sale, or donated money, I know I can speak for everyone when I say THANK YOU. Twenty-four students, along with eight adults, ventured out on March 15th to Lakeside Christian Church. We ended our time after SuperStart at Altitude Trampoline Park on Saturday, March 16th. If you are reading this, please continue praying for these young people. Our small group time was fantastic. A couple of students started asking about baptism.

Our main verse was Colossians 3:17 ERV

17 Everything you say and everything you do should be done for Jesus your Lord. And in all you do, give thanks to God the Father through Jesus.

Kingdom Worker: A Kingdom Worker is someone who uses their gifts, talents, abilities, and time to do something for God.

Session 1 Teaching: Kingdom Work is for Everyone (The Gospel is for Everyone)

Session 2 Teaching: Everything can be used for Kingdom Work

Session 3 Teaching: Kingdom Work is Everywhere

Students were challenged to take what they learned and share the Gospel with others.

Megan Apgar HCC Children’s Minister

Average attendance for the month of March was 406

Average weekly giving for the month of March was $12,925.00

Our weekly need is: $12,564.00

Health: Barbara Ashley, Kaydence Bass, David Campbell, Bill Clouse, Evelyn Kisling, Wava Labig, Sidney Lankford, Madisen Link, Ohio Mission Bible Training Center (OMBTC), Janet Pence, John Roark Sr., Shalom Orphanage, Linda Smith, Kim Thompson, Don Watson, Jesse Weaver, Wayne Wiedenbein

Shut Ins: Ruth Adams, Kim Adams, Jewel Calmes, Eloise Ludwick, John Porter, Carol Setty, Sharon Webb

Cancer: Jeffrey Aurigema, Jeff Beam, Rob Butler, Vicki Butler, Kari Crafton, Judy Roush, Mark Sears

Family Loss:

Missions: The Brittons, the Millers, the Newmans

HCC Leadership: Steve Allen, Megan Apgar, Brad Clouse, Roger Epley, Dan Fauber, Trevor Gleadle, Jeff Griffith, Micah Herrick, Mike Labig, James Scott, Richard VanZant

Military: Tyler Amos, Ryan Burns, Mark Conover, Thadeus Conover, Corey Hughes, Phillip Mycroft

Thank You & God Bless You.

Dear Church Family,

The generosity, prayers and support for our little Evelyn has truly blessed our lives. We are truly carried each day by the power of prayer and all those being given on our behalf. We are believing in God’s healing and faithfulness.

With gratitude and love, Thank You,

Dear Hillsboro Church of Christ, thank you for supporting my trip to Q2024 in San Diego, California. I will be participating in a week long Bible quiz over the books of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. I would not be able to go on this trip without your support. Thank you sincerely for your support.

April 14, 2024, we will hold our annual congregational meeting.

The following people are up for re-affirmation for the positions of Trustee, Elder, and Deacon.

MEET THE CANDIDATES UP FOR RE-AFFIRMATION

TODD WIGGINTON

Todd is up for re-affirmation as a Trustee of the Hillsboro Church of Christ. He was baptized in August 1984 at the Marshall Church of Christ. He started attending HCC in 1987. Todd married his wife, Kristine, in May 2011, and they have three children, Tobyn, Jovie, and Noah (who passed away in August 2023). Todd has served as a Trustee for many years at HCC and serves in the Technology and Welcome ministries.

RICK KISLING

Rick is up for re-affirmation as a Trustee of Hillsboro Church of Christ. He grew up near Sugar Tree Ridge and has attended HCC since 1990. He is married to Julie. Rick has four children: two girls, Mandy (Clint) Bishop, who lives in Columbus, and Mitzi (Tyler) Puckett, and two boys, Kyle (Jessica) Kisling and Brett (Kaitlin) Kisling, who are all from Hillsboro. He has six grandchildren: Gavin and Griffin Puckett, Bexley & Bristol Kisling, and Josie & Evelyn Kisling.

RICHARD VANZANT

Richard is up for re-affirmation as an Elder of the Hillsboro Church of Christ. He grew up on a farm in southern Highland County south of Belfast, Ohio. He became a believer in 1963, married his wife Debra in 1973, and started attending HCC. They have two children, Whitney and Benjamin, and two beautiful granddaughters, Marley and Ryan.

He has been involved in our community through the years as the Chamber of Commerce chairman, president of the Rotary Club, 175th Hillsboro Festival co-chairman, and former chairman of the Human Rights Board in Hillsboro. He is currently a board member of Hope House, a Christian counseling center in Sinking Spring.

At HCC, he has been a deacon and teacher of various Sunday school classes and led small groups. He is an Elder, a member of the worship and safety teams, assists our treasurer and teaches when needed.

JEFF GRIFFITH

Jeff is up for re-affirmation as an Elder of the Hillsboro Church of Christ. He grew up attending HCC. He and his wife, Ingrid, were married here in 1995. They have four children and four grandchildren. After marriage, they moved to Washington C.H., Ohio, to open a Christian Book store. While in Washington C.H., they helped lead the high school youth group at Southside Church of Christ while the church looked for a full-time Youth Minister. Jeff also served as a Deacon, Financial Secretary, and worship team member.

They moved back to Hillsboro in 2019 to take over the family farm and re-open a greenhouse business. They lead the high school Hope/Youth Group, and Jeff also serves in the worship ministry.

LARRY BURNS

Larry is up for re-affirmation as a Deacon for the Hillsboro Church of Christ. He grew up in Hillsboro, Ohio, and has attended HCC his whole life (except for a short period while dating his wife, Susie, he attended Danville Church of Christ).

Larry is currently a Deacon and has served as a Deacon for many years here. He has been employed at HCC as the Facilities Manager since 2015.

He and Susie have been married for 44 years, and they have two grown children and nine grandchildren.

04-04-24 Faith in Action will meet in the Connection Café at 6:00 p.m.

(This is a women’s ministry. They meet every first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. If you are interested in a women’s ministry that not only builds up and supports each other but also seeks to make a difference in our community, in our church, and for our youth, then this ministry is for you!)

04-05-24

04-06-24

Evangelism Conference - Brett Seibold

(see next page for more information and you can register at hillsborochurch.net/evangelism-workshop)

04-13-24 CPR Training - Free - We are offering a CPR class on Saturday, April 13th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Connection Café. This class is open to anyone who would like to learn CPR. Babysitting will be provided if needed. We are asking you to register for the class so we know how many will attend and if babysitting is needed. Please go to hillsborochurch.net/events and click on the CPR Class to register.

The cut-off date to register is April 10th.

The class is free, but if you choose to be certified, the cost is $22.50.

04-14-24

Annual Congregational meeting

04-21-24 V.B.S. meeting right after 2nd worship service

Spring Extravaganza in the Worship Center at 6:00 p.m. If you have a talent you would like to share with us, please go to hillsborochurch.net/events and click on the Extravaganza card to sign up.

04-25-24

MomConnect will meet from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Connection Café.

(This is a group for moms, from every background, and with any story. We provide encouragement, community, and support for moms with kids at home. MomConnect allows moms to become the best version of themselves for their families and the people in their communities.)

04-28-24

05-02-24

T.H.E.O. will meet in the Connection Café after the 2nd worship service.

National Day of Prayer

Back Pack Club meets every Wednesday from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (you can learn more about Back Pack at hillsborochurch.net/backpack).

The Children’s choir meets every Wednesday after Back Pack from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Old Fellowship Hall.

The Adult Men’s Small Group will meet in the Worship Center every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Graduates, don’t forget, we need your information for graduation. Name, school graduating from, your future plans, and a photo of yourself. Please send to susie@hillsborochurch.net. This is needed by Monday, April 8th.

Evangelism Workshop 2024! THIS WEEKEND

BEGINS AT 6:30 P.M. FRIDAY EVENING AND STARTS FRESH ON SATURDAY MORNING AT 8:30 A.M.

This year, Dr. Brett Seybold, director of Kontakt Apologetics (KAPOL) and author of Sui Generis: How the Biblical Portrait of Jesus Still Stands after Three Centuries of Negative Higher Criticism, will join us to discuss why and how to share our faith.

Friday night, Brett will tackle the topic "Why we MUST speak" to address why our Christian living must be accompanied by a presentation of who Jesus is in words that clearly communicate the Gospel.

We will look at "Presenting the Gospel in many lights" on Saturday morning through lunch. No one way of presenting the Gospel is far superior to all others; depending on the context or relationship, it is helpful to be prepared to share the truth in a way that is heard by the listener. Many have said that it is more important to answer the questioner rather than the question. This will provide us with some great methods to hear and respond well.

Sign up at hillsborochurch.net/evangelism-workshop along with $10.00 to hold your seat and cover the snacks on Friday, Breakfast, and lunch on Saturday! Come hungry to learn what we need to effectively share the Gospel and begin making disciples who make disciples!

On Sunday, March 3, 2024, four of our high school students gave their confession of faith and were baptized into Christ.

From left to right are : Savanna Trefz, Chanel Captain, Aveah Captain, and Tre Captain.

Welcome to the Family!

On March 8, Steve and Donna Henshaw were baptized into Christ. Praise the Lord for the promise of salvation found in His Son Jesus Christ!

We are rejoicing with Lucy Reno as she was immersed in Christ on Sunday morning, March 10th, by Megan Apgar. Lucy has been coming to church at HCC for about 5 years. It has been a blessing to see her grow in her faith. We will be praying for her as she continues her journey.

On March 17, Kirsten Peabody was baptized into Christ. Praise God for the promise of salvation that is found in Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38-39). Let us rejoice in this decision and continue praying for others who need to do the same.

On March 21st, Katie Streber was baptized in Christ. What a great joy it is to experience new life in Jesus (Romans 6:3-4). Blessed be the name of the Lord!

On March 19, Isaac and Kora Jefferis were baptized into Christ. We are so excited for both of them, and can't wait to see what God has in store for them. Let us rejoice as a church family that God continues to answer the prayers of His people!

Meet Aiden Jenkins and Ian Karnes. These young men were baptized by their friend and mentor Scott Amos during second service on Sunday, March 24. Please take a chance to encourage them as they begin down the next steps of the journey of their faith!

FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, AREA 937 IS COLLECTING:

PANCAKE MIX AND JUICE (APPLE CRANBERRY, OR GRAPE)