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!