Hillcrest Presbyterian Church

We are a congregation committed to honoring God in all of life; to worshiping God with glad reverence; and to proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.

We are a member church of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a denomination formed to be “Faithful to the Scriptures, True to the Reformed Faith, and Obedient to the Great Commission.”

Sunday Worship, July 12, 2009:
9:00 a.m. – Prayer Meeting in Fellowship Room
9:30 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages (Nursery provided)
11:00 a.m. – Morning Worship Service (Nursery provided)
Coffee Fellowship – (Following the morning worship service.)
5:20 p.m. – Kingdom Prayer Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Evening Worship Service (Nursery provided)

Announcements and Events
-Life Together Retreat at Hillcrest Presbyterian Church with the teachings of Dr. Peter Jones on July 17- July 19. Please join us and be sure to invite others who may be interested in gaining a deeper understanding of our present American post-modern culture and our role as missionaries in America.

The tentative schedule will be as follows:
Friday, July 17
6pm: Dinner
7pm-9 pm: Praise and Lecture 1: What happened to the Threat of Secular Humanism? Who/What Is the Present Enemy of the Gospel? — Q&A

Saturday, July 18
8am: Breakfast
9am: Praise and Lecture 2: The Revival of Paganism in the Once ‘Christian’ West: Understanding
ONE-NESS — Q&A
10:30am: Lecture 3: Romans 1: A Response from the Bible — Q&A
12pm: Lunch
1pm-2:30pm: Lecture 4: Pre-Evangelism, Evangelism and Evangel-Living: Speaking and Practicing
TWO-NESS — Q&A

Sunday, July 19
9:30am: Q&A session on cultural analysis of America in 2009
11am: Sermon on 1 Kings 18-19, “From Revival to Depression to Renewal: From Carmel to Horeb to Calvary”
If you have questions call Patty at the church office (206) 937-0101.

-Adult Christian Education class, Gospel Truth/Pagan Lies: Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. We will study Dr. Peter Jones booklet entitled “Gospel Truth/Pagan Lies”. This study will help us better recognize the pagan assumptions which underlie the worldview and spirituality of most modern people (and ourselves more than we think!). We will discuss together how we can converse with non-Christians and present the biblical alternative. More information coming. Please join us!

-“Picnics in the Park” Sunday, July 12 at Roxhill Wetland Park following the morning worship service. Bring a salad, chips or dessert. See you there!

-”God’s Gift of Music” For kids in Kindergarten through 6th Grade
Hey Kids! Come and learn how to sing on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 @ 9 to 11:45 a.m. There’s going to be lots of singing, snacks, games and Bartholomew, your favorite puppet, will be back with all of his friends to tell you about God’s creation and his music. You will be learning songs and will sing them for your parents at our worship service on Sunday, August 2 @ 11 a.m. Invite your friends and let’s sing together! See you soon! Dear parents, call Patty at 206.937.0101 if you have questions or to register your children early.

-Hi Kids! The puppets are taking a little break to get ready for “God’s Gift of Music”. We’ll be back in August. Then in September get ready for “The Adventures of Marlow Mouse and Cazzy Cat”. Puppets shows are on Sunday at 9:45 a.m. during Youth Sunday school in the Puppet Theatre. Next puppet show is August 23 at 9:45 a.m. You can see your favorite puppet Bartholomew and all of his friends at “God’s Gift of Music” July 31 and August 1 at 9 a.m. See you there!

Community Groups
-Tuesday: July 14 at 6 p.m. Come and join us for a barbecue! Call the church office for location.
Leader: Pastor Eddie Koh
-Tuesday: July 21 at 7 p.m. at the home of Jason and Katie Bliss.
Leader: Jason Bliss
-Wednesday: July 22 at 7 p.m. at Pastor Matt and Julianne Bohling’s home.
Leader: Pastor Matt Bohling
These groups meet every other week. If you are interested or want to learn more about community groups, please contact Pastor Eddie at the church office or email him at: edward.s.koh@gmail.com.

-“Kids’ Bible Club” at Hillcrest, Wednesday, July 22 at 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. for those parents involved in the community group meeting at Pastor Matt’s home. Included will be Bible stories, songs, Bible verses, games and playtime. For more details please call the church office at 206.937.0101.