Archive for December 2011

Mother Daughter Luncheon Interest Meeting

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

January 8 • 5:00pm • B-128

If you would like to help organize our Mother Daughter Luncheon please attend.  We will be discussing the scope of the program and setting up teams.  Thelma Wells is the guest speaker for this event to be held April 28, 2012.

“The Talk”

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Have you had “the talk” with your tween or teen lately?  With the season of Love (Valentine’s Day) coming up soon, come hear an incredible lesson series about what God’s word has to say about dating, relationships, and Biblical manhood and womanhood.  This is a four week series that will be taught on Wednesday nights starting January 18th during REVO  to the tweens and teens.  At the same time, parents of tweens and teens will be taught the same information in a different area.  Includes a free book for the parent to use at home with their tween and/or teen.  Series ends on Wednesday, February 8th with an exciting Valentine party for parents and teens.

The HCDC is currently enrolling children in their pre-k classes. HCDC teachers provide a warm, loving Christian environment in which children play, explore, and begin to develop foundations that will last a lifetime.

Ages: 6 months – 5 years
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Cathey Burgess. cburgess@hillcrestbc.com

Your Gifts, His Glory

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Hillcrest Baptist Church is seeking to fill several openings in the Children’s Ministry Program. The preschool and children’s ministries would not exist without the commitment and dedication of our church family.  It is for this reason that we implore each of you looking for a ministry opportunity and place to serve to seek one of the many positions we need filled by volunteers like yourselves. We thank each of you for giving of your talents and gifts in fulfilling God’s calling in your life to be a part of the Children’s Ministry Program.

God has uniquely gifted each of His children to serve the Body of Christ. It is His desire that we be faithful in using our gifts to bring glory to His name. If you are looking for a place to serve in the Children’s Ministry Program at Hillcrest, we have a place for you.  Please consider joining our team! For more information about opportunities of service, please contact Keri Meek. kmeek@hillcrestbc.com • 469-575-9802

The Hillcrest Baptist Church Preschool and Children’s Choirs Resume for the New Year starting on January 15  at 5:00pm-9:30pm. To learn more about our Preschool and Children’s Choirs, please visit the children’s website children.hillcrestbc.com.

Lottie Moon Christmas Marketplace: Thank you!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Thank you Hillcrest family for all your support and donations to the Lottie Moon Christmas Marketplace. We are very proud of our children and their families and all the hard work they have done in this mission effort!! Thank you again Hillcrest FAMILY!

Ministry Team Kick Off Day

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

January 15 • 4:30pm-6:00pm • MPR

Meet to elect chairpersons for each Ministry Team and plan for regular scheduled meetings.

by Richard Cody

It is difficult to step away from a ministry after serving 11 years.  We have experienced “life together” shedding a few tears and experiencing joyous times. It has truly been amazing.

Monday, January 2 when I get into my truck and head to the office, I will not be heading to Cedar Hill. It will feel strange. Some close friends would say it is not strange it is wrong.  They can take that up with God.

As I reflect on our ministry, I realize the many new people who stepped into leadership. Dr. Trammell is the only adult teacher still teaching in our Bible Fellowship from when I came in 2000.  Of course, we only had four adult departments.  It has allowed me to develop and place new leadership through out the church.

When I was 18 years old, my student pastor gave me the article “Surround Yourself with Champions”, by Jerry Falwell.  In those days, I did not know Jerry Falwell but I liked what he had to say.  What I took away from his message was to develop a Christ-centered team built on integrity and respect. When looking for leaders I would ask myself three questions:

  • Do they have a servant’s heart?
  • Are they teachable?
  • Do they have the ability?

I believe there will be an impact on Hillcrest for years to come.

Prayer Partners

I have had several people express their desire to pray for us. If you would email me at richard@remedy-church.com.
I will send you our weekly prayer update.

Thank You

Thank you for the opportunity to serve with you.  God has done some incredible things. We will miss your hunger for the Word, your passion for worship, your hugs and your encouraging words. Thank you for your influence on my life.  It will impact me for years to come.

Happy 2nd Anniversary to Keri Meek!

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

January 4 will be the second anniversary for Keri Meek as Director of Children’s Ministries. Thanks Keri for all you have accomplished in our Children’s Ministry!

The Glory of Christmas

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Luke 2:8-14

Pastor Mike Simmons