October Men’s Breakfast Saturday, October 6 8:00 AM Golden Corral in Aiken Please join in a time of good food and fellowship.
Welcome New Members Betty Ausnehmer Sean & Charity Barr Brittany Bowen Steve & Barb Carter Keith & Bobbi Hyde Charlie Poston Ricky & Karen Poston Jennifer Powell Susan Powell Stephen Craig Sowell Robert & Rachel Wilhite
Opportunities to Worship SUNDAYS
WEDNESDAYS 6:30 PM
Sunday School 9:30 AM Morning Worship 10:30 AM
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Evening Worship 6:00 PM
Mission Friends Children in Action Youth Group
Mission Meetings Prayer Meeting Prayer Meeting Prayer Meeting Prayer Meeting
Choir Practice 7:30 PM
Wednesdays 6:30 PM
MVHS Football JV Team Meal
Thursday, October 18
From our Associate Pastor of Music and Discipleship In the book of Hosea, God tells Hosea, a prophet, to go and marry a harlot/ promiscuous woman/an unfaithful wife who ends up getting herself into all kinds of predicaments. She sells herself for sexual pleasure, and Hosea is told by God to go and buy her back. While this did happen, it’s also an example of how Israel had profaned the name of God in their worship. The Israelites had turned to idolatry, often referred to as Baal worship, the religion of the Canaanites. In our study of the book of Hosea, the question came up: Why is Baal worship so attractive? Researching this I came across an article by Kevin DeYoung on The Gospel Coalition (thegospelcoalition.org) website. He quotes Doug Stewart in the New American Commentary (Exodus) as giving the following reasons why Baal worship (idolatry) is so attractive: “It was guaranteed. It was selfish. It was easy. It was convenient. It was normal. It was logical. It was pleasing to the senses. It was indulgent. It was erotic.” If you would like to read the article in full, visit https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/the-attraction-of-idolatry. So you must be thinking, “Where are you going with this, Josh?” When you look at the reasons that idolatry and Baal worship were so attractive to the Israelites, you find that they are not that far removed from us! In our pursuit of worldly things (Hosea refers to this as futility), even religion (watch out!), we want something that is guaranteed to to help us (just because we say or do the right thing), something that’s all about us, something we can do on our own time, something everybody else is doing, something that seems like it makes sense, something we get pleasure from doing, something that is indulgent, and sometimes, something that is erotic. The pursuit of all of this is futile. God desires a RELATIONSHIP with his people, but He must be first in our lives. Let’s resolve to change our pursuit of worldly things to a pursuit of the Creator who loves us and sent His only Son, Jesus, to die for our sins. God is doing great things on the Hill. Will you join Him in our mission to Praise, Proclaim, and Pursue Jesus Christ?
Help spread the Good News of God’s love to children in need! By packing a shoebox full of simple gifts and sending it off with prayer, you can be part of transforming entire families and communities around the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Many recipients also go on to participate in the 12-lesson follow-up Bible study course, The Greatest Journey. Shoeboxes and guidelines for packing are available at the church. Drop off no later than November 11.
The 128th Annual Session/Fourth Quarterly Business Meeting of the Aiken Baptist Association TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2018 Afternoon Session – 4:30 PM Meal – 6:00 PM Evening Session – 7:00 PM . MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH 3100 Vaucluse Road • Aiken, SC 29801 PLEASE NOTE: The cost of the meal is $5.00 per person (to be paid at the door). Reservations are to be made through the Association Office (803.648.0204) by Tuesday, October 16.
Greeters for October Date 7 14 21 28
Sunday School Class (Teacher) Life Disciples (Ronnie Carroll) Life Explorers (Josh Edwards) Soul Seekers (Troy Murphy) Senior Men’s Class (Gary Ricketts)
2018 Year to Date Average Attendance Sunday School 65 Morning Worship 101 Contributions thru Sept. 23 Budget$358,609.74 Special Offering 61,647.26 Total $420,257.00
Dates to Remember
Nursery Rotation for October
Wednesday, October 3 Mission Meetings 6:30 PM Children and Youth Programs 6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM
Babies
Sun 7
Saturday, October 6 Men’s Breakfast 8:00 AM Golden Corral in Aiken Sunday, October 7 No Sunday School Homecoming Celebration Service Fellowship Meal to follow No Evening Services Thursday, October 18 Meal for MVHS JV Team 3:45 PM
Yuverkys Baez
Wed 3
10:30 AM
Iesha Hankerson
Saturday, October 20 Christmas Choir Rehearsal At Calvary Baptist 9:00 - 11:00 AM Light lunch following rehearsal Tuesday, October 23 Annual/ 4th Quarter Associational Business Meeting At Memorial Baptist Church See inside for times and details.
Emily Thompson Amanda Williamson Emily Thompson
Yuverkys Baez
Iesha Hankerson
AM Iesha Hankerson Megan Morgan Dixie Lee Maxwell Mary Phillips PM Iesha Hankerson Megan Morgan
Wed 24 Sun 28
Megan Morgan
AM Yuverkys Baez Lisa Shealy PM Yuverkys Baez
Wed 17 Sun 21
Megan Morgan
AM Iesha Hankerson Megan Morgan Emily Thompson PM No Evening Services
Wed 10 Sun 14
Toddlers
Iesha Hankerson AM Yuverkys Baez Renee Johnson PM Yuverkys Baez
Wed 31
Yuverkys Baez
Megan Morgan Emily Thompson Gloria Dunagan Emily Thompson
October 2018 | Vol 5, Issue 10
Dear Hillview Family, Suzanne and I are honored, most blessed, and privileged to be on this journey with you. As I begin as Pastor of Hillview, I want you to know that you are very dear to us already. As we look forward, we are excited and full anticipation of the Great Things the Lord will do with us, through us, and for us. King David said in Psalm 56:9b “This I know, that God is for me.” I do ask you to pray for me and Suzanne, Hillview, and for God’s Will for us all. May the Good Lord bless, keep, and guide us in the days ahead.
In Him, Donald and Suzanne Philippians 1:6
Iesha Hankerson
If unable to work your scheduled nursery date, please find a replacement. If all attempts have been made, contact Lisa Shealy (803)645-5146.
Homecoming Celebration
October Birthdays 1 4 8 14 18 22
Libby Forbes Shirley Castro Antonio Galvan Bob Buckley Larry Shealy Hudson Williamson
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Paige Leopard Jimmy Splawn Cody Clary Brandon Williamson Linda Perkins
Sunday, October 7 Worship Service - 10:30 AM Fellowship Meal Following Service Church will furnish the meat Bring sides, salads, desserts, and drinks. Tea provided.
Contact Information phone - 803-593-5125 hillviewchurch.org email church@hillviewchurch.org 1974 Jefferson Davis Hwy Graniteville, SC 29829