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The Challenger (USPS 762-950) is published monthly by the Hillside Christian Church, Nowata, Oklahoma 74048.
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Church Staff
Senior Minister...........................................Van Longbons
Cell..........................................................…918-559-9490
Worship Leader..............................................Linda Rivet
Cell..............................................................832-974-0520
Secretary...................................Laurinda Boultinghouse
E-mail.............................................office@hillsidecc.net
Church website……........…..……...…www.hillsidecc.net
Sunday School……………………………………....9:00 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship Service…...….......10:15 a.m
Wednesday Night Services…........….........…...6:30 p.m.
ReBuild Youth Group.......................................6:00 p.m.

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Van’s monthly thought:

This year begins for me in a preaching series about “The Kingdom of God.” That word - “Kingdom” - shows up throughout the Bible. So prevalent that we simply read over and don’t recognize its significance. Actually, I think it’s hard to grasp this word and its implications in our western culture.
If we lived in the Middle East, we might think different. Here in America, we like to think we are “our own person.” We do things our own way. We make up our own minds. We don’t need anyone to tell us when or what to do. It’s a part of our own rugged individualism and our “modern” society.
Here’s the problem with living this way. Everyone’s going 100 mph in different directions and we are all colliding with each other which produces pain. We should have our act together since we are so independent. Right? Wrong! Humanity is broken. Depression, suicide, anger, addictions, conflict, hatred, gossip, swearing, immorality, impurity, laziness, arrogance, anxiety, hopelessness, division, racism, lying, theft, disobedience, satanism, divorce, abuse, selfishness, violence, greed, etc. is all just as great as it ever was. We are wealthier and smarter, but not any relationally, spiritually, mentally or socially better. But God (two of the greatest words in the Bible) established a beachhead of divine intervention into ordinary human existence 2000 years ago. Jesus came being and announcing Good News!
The remarkable opportunity is here. Review your life. Stop. Rethink. He invites us to be a part of his Kingdom and live first of all forgiven, second with a helper and third with a purpose, by honoring the King and his purposes. Will you choose or refuse Kingdom living? If all he says and did is true, then the potential is right before us for favorable opportunity or frustrating catastrophe! Choose carefully! “The time has come; the Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the Good News!” - Jesus

Upcoming
Events
students to Agape Mission - February 3rd
Board Meeting - February 13th
Ladies Chat & Chew - February 6th
Ladies Lunch Bunch– February 20th
W2W - February 14th and 28th
- February 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd
Sean Killingsworth Student Praise Worship - February 11th

Inside this issue:

W 2 W	2
ReBuild	2
Volleyball	2
Volleyball / Schedule	3
Thank You	3
INVINCIBLES!	3
Van	4

volume 33, issue 2

february 2018

invites everyone to come, Sunday night, February 11th at 6 pm to worship and praise the Lord together with Sean Killingsworth. He is the Music Director of North Point Church in Springfield, MO. He has led the praise and worship at the CIY conference the last two years that we have attended on the campus of Ozark Christian College. This evening will be filled with heart felt praise and adoration of our great God and his son Jesus. It will be totally contemporary in nature. There will be songs you know and songs you will learn and love. But more than anything, you will draw close to God.

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february 2018

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W2W

Woman to Woman

“A ministry by women for women at Hillside Christian Church to encourage
spiritual growth and discipleship.”
Happening this month:
Chat–n-Chew on February 6th at 6:30 pm (Feel free to bring something to share)
Our “Power Of A Praying Wife” study continues on February 14th & 28th (babysitting provided)
Ladies Lunch Bunch! - February 20th at 11:30 - location to be determined!
W2W Scripture Memory Team
We are 18 women strong! Want to join our team? Pick up the guidelines in the office!

In an effort to promote and encourage all our students to be Kingdom Workers, we are having quarterly Youth Sundays. So on January 28th, come and support our students as they lead singing, serve the Lord’s Supper, give testimony and preach. May we all realize the responsibility and opportunity to encourage these students, our students!!
Students are serving the homeless and working poor in Bartlesville at Agape Mission on Saturday, February 3rd. We will fix the meal and serve it and clean-up. We leave HCC at 9 am and will return at 12:30 pm. We serve alongside volunteers from the Tyro Christian Church.

Church League Volleyball!
Please check the calendar for the schedule for February and come out to support our Hillside teams!!
Team #1: Rylee Kelly, Emily B, Colby Barnes, Ryan Harrington, Chas and Mo Rice, Candie Sisco, Lane Biggs.
Team #2: Michael & Lacey Truesdell, Charlies & Brittney Lima, Don Parris, Brittany Ferguson, Van Longbons and Lindsey Dixon.

Sunday Song Service Ministry
Are you a singer? Play an instrument?
Want to join the Hillside Song Service Ministry?
Contact Linda Rivet to set up an audition!

Whenever something special goes on at Hillside, there are always plenty of people who help to put it together. Such was the case for the Christmas Eve candlelight service. We would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank those who helped make this a very special evening.
Candie Sisco – putting the music into easy worship slides and running them
Wyatt Sisco – running the sound
Don Parris – helping with the set up of the stage
Linda Cook – playing the piano
Colby Barnes, Chas Rice, and Charlie Hawkins - serving communion
John Riner – communion meditation and serving communion
Van Longbons – welcome, invocation, and benediction
Sherry Parris, Diana Harrington, Clint Harrington, Kathy Riner, Jackson Riner, Dan Marrs, Judy Marrs – readers
Charlie and Joyce Hawkins – preparing communion and greeters
Rylee Kelly – singing the solo “Mary, Did You Know?”
Marilyn Custer – leading the carols
If we have forgotten anyone, please forgive us. We appreciate all of you.
May God bless you.
A thank you to let you know how very much your thoughtfulness meant.
Love to my church family
Nancy Miller
Thank you for hosting our mother’s memorial service. Your love and support of our family is greatly appreciated.
In Christ, Aaron, Sarah, Tim, Julie & Alida Lane

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Church League Volleyball
February Schedule
February 5th -
6:15 pm - HCC 2 vs Watova; HCC 1 officials
7:05 pm - HCC 1 vs Cornerstone; HCC 2 officials
February 12th
6:15 pm - HCC 2 vs Church of God; HCC 1 officials
7:05 pm - HCC 1 vs His Life; HCC 2 officials
February 19th
6:15 pm - HCC 1 vs Watova; HCC 2 officials
7:05 pm - HCC 2 vs His Life; HCC 1 officials
February 26th
6:15 pm - HCC 2 officials
7:05 pm - HCC 2 vs LW
7:55 pm - HCC 1 vs 1st Bapt.
8:45 pm - HCC 1 officials

SUPER BOWL PARTY
February 4th at 5:00 pm
Location to be determined
All 20’s, 30’s &
40ish years old
are welcome!

Winter Weather Policy
With winter here and the possibility of ice and snow at some point, the policy of our church is that we will not cancel any Sunday morning services due to the weather. The building will be open and Van will preach regardless of the weather. However, if we have an ice or snow event, please do not get out if you consider the conditions unsafe. Also, if you are scheduled for service during inclement weather, please do not feel obligated to get out. Notify someone and your duties will be covered.

Winter Weather Policy - With winter coming soon and the possibility of ice and snow at some point, the board decided that we will not cancel any Sunday morning services due to the weather. The building will be open and Van will preach regardless of the weather. However, if we have an ice or snow event, please do not get out if you consider the conditions unsafe. Also, if you are scheduled for service during inclement weather, please do not feel obligated to get out. Notify someone and your duties will be covered.

Financial Report

Student Ministry