Upcoming classes and events at Hillcrest

Home Sanctuary
September 11-October 30
Tuesday Mornings, 9:30-11:00
Room 212
Facilitator: Katherine Smith & Team

You're not alone! Discover the value of friendship and fellowship with other moms dealing with the same issues you are dealing with!

Beginning Tuesday, September 11 from 9:30-11:00 in Room 212, join other moms who are getting to know each other as they learn together how to lay the foundation stones for their own home sanctuary: peace, order and beauty. Experience encouragement as you study the Bible and discuss practical parenting and home-making topics.

Sneak peak at the topics:

Peace - with God, in your marriage, with your children

Order - home management, teaching children responsibility, menu planning

Beauty - the final touch

Children's ministry is available by reservation. Click here to register your child:
Hillcrest Church Children's Ministry.

Believing God - Beth Moore Bible Study
Tuesday Mornings, 9:00-11:30
Wednesdays evenings, 7:00-8:30
Facilitator: Kathy Dunn
Room TBA

Join best-selling author and popular women’s conference leader Beth Moore as she explores what it means to know and truly believe God—as described in Isaiah 43:10. Drawing from the "Heroes of the Faith" in Hebrews 11, this study examines the lives of Abraham, Moses and others who believed God. Through their examples, Beth encourages women to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him.

Women of Significance Covered Dish Dinners
September 20
October 18
Time TBA

We all have a story to tell. Bring your favorite covered dish and come hear one of our own speak of God's faithfulness as we fellowship with songs of praise and a potluck dinner on two Thursdays this fall. Reservations are required as seating is limited. You may reserve your spot by calling Darlene at 972-733-9681.

The Revolve Tour
September 21-22


This is Women of Faith's conference for teen girls! Come for Friday evening and all day Saturday to hear Max Lucado, Hawk Nelson, Natalie Grant and more. For more information, see Revolve Tour. To reserve your ticket, email hillcrestwomen@gmail.com.

We have a limited number of tickets for $49. Optional box lunch is $8, and you can join us at the Marriott downtown for $35 (total package $92).

Keep checking here and at the church website for more events!

Countdown to Women of Faith

It's almost here! Hope you can join us!

For more information contact Cindy at hillcrestwomen (at) gmail.com

Summer family social

Apologies for the long absence of news here on this blog! Besides the Women of Significance Summer Series we've been having a great summer with our families.

Okay, so this isn't a women's ministry function, but hey, there were women there! The Candid Couples class sponsored a family party - about 60 of us gathered for a pot-luck complete with grilled burgers, dogs and chicken kabobs (for the men's version of this party, visit Men of Legacy).

Here are Denise, Staci (our gracious hostess!) and Mary checking out the food in the kitchen (Say hi to Susan - she didn't think she was in the picture):



Meanwhile, outside the kids swam while Mr. Brad aided the girls' side in the squirt-gun fight.And the rest of the 30 or so kids practiced their cannon-balls.


Several teens returned from their mission trip in San Antonio. Here they are before Mr. Wally said, "The number is FOUR on the trampoline!!"

The evening was cool and remarkably mosquito-less (here are Jolie, Staci, Pastor Mark, and Andrew (that's Chris with his back to the camera):

Thanks, Wally and Staci, for hosting!

Looking ahead: May 12 Ladies' Brunch

We've had a great response to our Chick Chat come-and-go brunches at La Madeleine. What a great way to get to know other ladies at Hillcrest!

Now we're planning another event designed to help you get to know even more Hillcrest Women!

Hillcrest Women

“Every Generation”

Ladies’ Get-Acquainted

Pot Luck Brunch

Join us!

When: Saturday, May 12, 2007
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: Hillcrest Church Performing Arts Center
Who: Hillcrest ladies from all generations – from girls to grandmas!

Bring your favorite dish (homemade or from your favorite store).

Bring your daughter, your mom, or a friend to enjoy a morning of fellowship, inspiration, and fun!

If you would like to be a table hostess, email hillcrestwomen@gmail.com

Reserve child care by calling 972 392-3992 ext. 104.

We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done! Psalm 78:4

Chick Chat - Tomorrow!

Hey ladies!

Needing some girl time? Wanting to get to know more Hillcrest Women?

Join us this Saturday for a relaxed time at La Madeleine. Come and go when you please, dutch treat. No agenda, just a fun morning with good food and great friends to share it with!

Date: Saturday March 24, 2007
Time: Come and go - 9:00a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Place: La Madeleine (Banquet Room) at Preston and Forest Lane


For more information contact Carece Slaughter at hillcrestwomen@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there (and bring a friend)!

Lives of integrity

Is your heart's desire to live a life firmly resolved to serve God wholeheartedly and to resist the world's pressure?

It is mine, too.

I had no idea what to expect when I signed up for Beth Moore's Daniel Study.

All I can say is: Oh. My. Gracious!

You need to be here!

The whole first portion of the study talks about living a life of integrity, like Daniel and his friends, Shadrach, Meshak, and Abednego.

I'll just tease you with a few of Beth's one-liners:

• We are called to be "culturally relevant but not spiritually irrelevant" in the "Babylon" of our culture.
• We're never more tempted to be rude than when we think someone deserves it.
• Backbiting is just as habit-forming as back-and-forth biting.
• Is "putting our best foot" forward just another way of image building?
• Loyalty is something we already were that surfaces in the test.
  

Each turn of the page challenges me to sharpen the convictions that shape who I am and my faith in God. It makes me realize again, if I have anything or can do anything, it's all because of Him. I want to live my life to Him glory, and say with Daniel:

Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;
wisdom and power are his.

He changes times and seasons;
he sets up kings and deposes them.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the discerning.

He reveals deep and hidden things;
he knows what lies in darkness,
and light dwells with him.

I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers:
You have given me wisdom and power,
you have made known to me what we asked of you,
you have made known to us the dream of the king.

Daniel 2:20-23

Join us Tuesday mornings at 9:30 or Wednesday nights at 7:00 in Room 210.

It's not too late! For those who have missed the first sessions, there will be a makeup session this Wednesday, March 21 at 5:40 p.m. in Room 210. Bring your own dinner or grab your dinner downstairs, and we'll start with the first DVD.

This Sunday is deadline for Mexico City missions trip

Dear Hillcrest Family,

I trust that you are having a great day in the Lord. I am so thankful for His presence in our church and for the opportunities that He affords us to reach people. This week we are making a final appeal for those interested in participating in the upcoming missions trip to Mexico City.

We are partnering with Operation Serve www.operationserve.org which has a ministry to those living in the garbage dumps of Mexico City. If you have never been on a missions trip, or would like to participate in a life-changing experience, this is the trip for you. I have personally taken nine missions teams to Mexico City with Operation Serve, and each one has transformed my life.

The following are some highlights of what to expect:

1. We fly out from DFW on Saturday, June 23^rd .

2. When we arrive, we get settled in and have a time of team orientation. We are staying at the San Francisco hotel located in the heart of Mexico City.

3. Each day we get up early in the morning, have a buffet breakfast and meet for devotions prior to heading out for ministry.

4. A bus picks us up at the hotel each day and we head out to either one of the garbage dumps situated outside city limits or we partner with a local church.

5. Once at the site we break up into teams where we assist in various ministries: they include hair cutting, assisting local doctors, optical care, and children’s ministry.

6. We return late evening to the hotel where we stay at rooms that are quite comfortable.

7. We return home on Saturday June 30^th .

The total cost is $1250 which includes everything (airfare, lodging, meals) except for what you would spend for souvenirs and personal items.

It is not necessary for you to be skilled in any of the above ministries. Operation Serve offers the training that is needed to assist for that week. There is however a special need for those skilled in cutting hair. If you can assist in this area, it would be a great blessing. We will be one of several teams that ministers that week. This allows us the opportunity to fellowship with other church groups from around the country. If you are interested and have not signed up yet, you can do so by filling out an application located in the kiosk after this Sunday morning’s service, March 18^th. I will personally be there to answer any additional questions you may have.

Together For His Service,

Pastor Alvin Miranda

Senior Associate Pastor / Worship Pastor

Start plannning your summer now for Women of Faith!

The trees are just starting to bud, but believe it or not, it's time to start thinking about summer!

Women of Faith Amazing Freedom conference is coming to Dallas August 24-25.

Join other Hillcrest Women for a weekend of faith and fun.

Our group receives a discount if we register by June 15.

More details and group information coming soon!

Awesome time at Beth Moore simulcast

So awesome!

Over 200 ladies, from young career women to grandmothers, filled our seminar room. We all got to hear the same message: Get Out of That Pit! God is our deliverer!

Thanks again to all our volunteers who made this life-changing seminar possible. You guys outdid yourselves donating door prizes, baking goodies, setting up and making all our friends and guests feel at home here at Hillcrest.

Be sure to sign up for Beth's Daniel study, starting THIS TUESDAY MORNING February 27th at 9:30 a.m.

The Daniel study will also be starting on Wednesday nights starting March 7 at 7:00 p.m.

For more information or to register for child care, call 972 392 3992 or email hillcrestwomen@gmail.com.

Spring events

Lots going on here at Hillcrest! Here's a quick look at some upcoming events!

February
24 Beth Moore Simulcast: Get Out of That Pit!
25 Signups for Daniel Bible study continue
27/28 Daniel Bible Study begins!

March

2 Love Luncheon – Farida Durrani
6/7 Daniel Bible Study
10 Café One
5-18 (Local schools’ Spring Breaks)
20/21 Daniel Bible Study
24 Chic Chat at La Madeleine
One LINK
27/28 Daniel Bible Study

April
3/4 Daniel Bible Study
10/11 Daniel Bible Study
14 Café One
17/18 Daniel Bible Study
24/25 Daniel Bible Study
TBA Chic Chat at La Madeleine
27 One LINK

May
1/2 Daniel Bible Study
8/9 Daniel Bible Study
11 Maximum Impact Simulcast
12 Café One
15/16 Daniel Bible Study
22/23 Daniel Bible Study

Classes

Sunday mornings, 9:00-10:15 a.m.

One Ministry Gathering - Our ONE gathering is a community of single and married career adults. Come and grow with us.

Soul Care (Led by Mary Dunham-Faulkner) – Join us as we learn to care for the souls God has given us. An invigorating class of reality with God that will guide us to a deeper relationship with Him. Every week will be a new inspiration.

Candid Couples (Led by Marriage and Family Team) – We are an ongoing community group of married couples with children from birth through teens. We laugh a lot, learn together, and lean on each other. Topics vary.

The Value of Women – (Led by Celia Salls) - Jesus came to heal the broken-hearted. If you are single, married, divorced or widowed, this class will help you see yourself through God's eyes. Learn from God's Word the place women have in His heart. Understand how to avoid the traps and pitfalls of the enemy in becoming a woman of God.

Women’s Bible Study (Led by Susan Crumley) – An ongoing class currently studying the Tabernacle.

Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Daniel Bible Study – (Beth Moore) – Register now! Divided into 2 parts, the first portion, Lives of Integrity (Daniel 1-6), deals with the life of Daniel. He teaches and models for us how to develop enduring integrity in an enticing world. The second half, Words of Prophecy (Daniel 7-12), turns to explore the prophecies of Daniel. Child care provided by reservation only. Call 972 392-3992, ext. 104.

The Daniel study will also be offered on Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. The Wednesday class is open to both men and women.

For these and more Community Discipleship classes, log on to http://hillcrestchurch.org.

Life Groups

Our LifeGroups are small gatherings around the metro-area developed to create a common connection between members of our larger community. Each LifeGroup has its own distinct atmosphere while sharing the common practice of worship, prayer, bible study, and friendship. Find the one that fits you best by visiting http://hillcrestchurch.org.

Events

March 2 - Love Luncheon – Sponsored by Hillcrest Church Mature Adults. This month’s guest speaker is Farida Durrani, the former principal of a Christian school in Pakistan. Come hear Farida tell the story of how she was forced to leave Pakistan because of her Christianity and how she was eventually reunited with her young son. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door, based on availability. Call 972.788.0985 to reserve your place. Sorry, no child care provided.

March 10, April 14 & May 12 - Cafe One - A monthly gathering on the second Saturday of every month. Sponsored by the Hillcrest Church One (Career Adults) Ministry. Join us for a speaker and a free (donations accepted) dinner. There's a place for everyone at ONE!

March 24 – Chic Chat – Monthly come-and-go morning at La Madeleine at Preston and Forest. A relaxed time getting to know other Hillcrest Women! Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Dutch treat. No need to reserve, just come! Check back at http://hillcrestwomen.com for future dates.

March 24 & April 27 - The LINK – Sponsored by Hillcrest Church ONE Ministry. Outreach every fourth Saturday of the month to share your faith and hope in Jesus with the needy in our own city. Join us on this journey linking God's love and truth to the lost! For more information contact Amy at 214 293-6686 or Aisha4isa@yahoo.com.

May 11- Maximum Impact Simulcast Seminar – Hosted again this year by Hillcrest Church’s Marketplace Ministries. Maximum Impact: The Influence Index is one of the largest events of its kind in the world, yet still personal enough to impact you and your management team in measurable ways. For more information and for tickets, contact Carece Slaughter at carece@CareceSlaughter.com..

Beth Moore simulcast - Last day to buy tickets February 18

Wow!

We are getting close to a capacity crowd for the Beth Moore simulcast on February 24!

If you haven´t bought your ticket, tomorrow (Sunday) will be the last day to purchase one at church. You can still purchase by phone (972 392-3992) through February 20 if there are any seats left. We can comfortably seat 200 in the Seminar Room, and up to 300 if we squeeze in tight!

If you would like to volunteer for this event, we need you! This is a great way to get to know other Hillcrest Women and to reach out to our community. We need:

1. Pray-ers - Please pray for lives to be touched on Saturday. We have a group that will pray before, during, and after the altar call.
2. Givers - We need people who can donate a few items:
- Gift cards and gift items for door prizes
- Lotions and flower arrangements to decorate the bathrooms the day of the event
- Scholarship funds for those in need
3. Bakers - We need several people to bake 3 dozen cookies, brownies, or donate snack mix or fruit.
4. Photographers - If you can bring your camera, please do! Let's share those photos!

Wednesday 2/21 6:00-8:30 p.m.:

• Program stuffers - We need several people to put programs and flyers into pocket folders. Meet in the Performing Arts Center.
  
• Bakers - Bring baked goods to the Performing Arts Center. We'll freeze the baked goods to be served during Saturday's afternoon break.

Friday 2/23 - 12:00 noon:

Bathroom Decorating - Make our lovely bathrooms (even a men's room!) worthy of 200 female visitors.
Table Setup - Put on tablecloths and flower arrangements (arrangements will already be made).
Registration Setup - Organize registration area.

Saturday 2/24 (day of simulcast)
We still need a few more hostesses, lunch and snack helpers, and tear-down helpers. These jobs should not interfere with attending the seminar.

Please let me know how you would like to help!

Daniel Bible study starts February 27!

Explore Beth Moore's newest study, the Book of Daniel!

Divided into 2 parts, the first portion, Lives of Integrity (Daniel 1-6), deals with the life of the prophet and is extremely contemporary. Daniel faced pressures and temptations similar to those of a Christian in today's world. He teaches and models for us how to develop enduring integrity in an enticing world.

The second half, Words of Prophecy (Daniel 7-12), turns to explore the prophecies of Daniel. It deals in-depth with the historical details, predictions, and fulfillments detailing history from the time of Daniel, through the inter-biblical period, the time of Christ, and on to the second coming of Christ.

When: Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Date: February 27-May 15

Place: Hillcrest Church, 12123 Hillcrest Road, Dallas

Workbook cost: approximately $15, available at Lifeway Stores. Lifeway will also have the workbook available for sale at the Beth Moore Simulcast February 24.

Childcare: Provided by reservation only (call 972 392-3992, ext. 104)

Signups begin THIS Sunday in the atrium, or call the church office.

Hope to see you there!

What is women's ministry?

I've been doing an informal survey of my friends and neighbors - ladies of all ages and from all walks of life.

Here's what I've been asking:

What would YOUR "ideal" women's ministry include (for you, in the stage of life you are in right now)?

I've gotten lots of answers. Everything from young moms' groups, to deep Bible studies, to mentoring programs, to ladies' nights out.

While programs are good (and we have several in the works right now, including the Beth Moore simulcast, an upcoming Beth Moore study, and other fellowship events), virtually everyone I spoke with could boil their ministry "ideal" down to one thing.

Relationship.

First with our Savior, and then with our family in Christ.

We need to feel connected. We need each other.

Especially when I was a young mom, I spent lots of lonely years in church. Many of them wishing someone - not some program or "ministry" - would call me, talk to me, or just express interest in me in some way. It didn't dawn on me until much later that, the truth is, I feel most connected - to my family, to my friends, and to my church family - when I’m the one thinking of others. When I set my agenda aside for a while and do something inconvenient for me but a blessing for someone else.

This kind of ministry does not require a leader telling folks when to show up, or what to read and when. In fact, ministry is not only for those with a title or a paid staff position. It's not only for those who have the Bible memorized or who can say a deep-sounding prayer.

It's for those who have a heart for serving.

When I take a few minutes to make a phone call, give a hug, or offer an invitation to sit together - and of course, anytime there’s food involved - these all have a way of bringing me out of myself. I'm thinking of serving someone else. It's ministry.

Have you thought of a way you can reach out to someone else today?

I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.
Mark 9:41, NIV

ChicChat next Saturday!

Hey ladies!

Needing some girl time? Wanting to get to know more Hillcrest Women?

Join us next Saturday for a relaxed time at La Madeleine. Come and go when you please, dutch treat. No agenda, just a fun morning with good food and great friends to share it with!

Date: Saturday February 10, 2007
Time: Come and go - 9:00a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Place: La Madeleine (Banquet Room) at Preston and Forest Lane


For more information contact Carece Slaughter at hillcrestwomen@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there!

Beth Moore's simulcast coming soon to Hillcrest!

You are cordially invited to attend a special Beth Moore simulcast at Hillcrest Church, live by satellite!

Join women from Hillcrest and our community as we hear Beth Moore's life-changing message of God's deliverance:

Get Out of that Pit – Straight Talk About God’s Deliverance


Invite a friend to come along for a great day of laughing and learning together. Let's fill the Seminar Room with our friends, co-workers, moms, daughters and sisters!

Date: Saturday February 24, 2007

Time: 9:30a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Location: Hillcrest Church Seminar Room, 12123 Hillcrest Road, Dallas

Cost: $25, which includes a catered boxed lunch.

Child care: By reservation only and must be requested by February 14.

Hurry! Space is limited! Tickets will be on sale January 28 - February 14.

Look for ticket sales each Sunday in the atrium, or order tickets by calling Janis Thomas at the church office, 972-392-3992 ext 104.

If you would like to help make this a special event by volunteering, please contact Katherine Smith at hillcrestwomen@gmail.com.

Welcome to Hillcrest Women!

Welcome to Hillcrest Women!

Our goal is to help you become a more fully devoted follower of Christ and to allow God’s Word to inspire you to love, learn and lead the present and future generations.