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!