The Heartbeat of Hillside Church

Jun 29, 2025    Jim Hanna

Pastor Jim provides a clear and compelling vision for the future of Hillside Church, outlining the proposed mission and core values that will guide the church forward. This message unpacks the "why" behind the church's existence and calls the congregation to take ownership of its shared purpose.


Key Points

*The Power of "Why":* When a church loses its "why" (its purpose), it loses its way.

*Mission & Values:* The church's mission is to honor God by seeking to reach, teach, and raise loving followers of Jesus Christ.

*Taking Ownership:* Every member has a part to play. We are not just to attend but to take ownership of the mission God has given us.

*Urgency for the Lost:* Like the ship Carpathia racing to the Titanic, the church must have an urgency to reach a broken and hurting world.

*Christ-Centered Focus:* In everything, Jesus must be the preeminent focus, uniting the church in a single, powerful purpose.



##Timestamps/Chapters

00:00 - Instrumental Opening

00:08 - Welcome & Call to Worship

01:27 - Worship: Here Comes The King

04:46 - Worship: Our God Saves

09:02 - Worship: Majesty (Here I Am)

13:06 - Closing Worship & Prayer (Worthy of It All / Holy is the Lord)

18:36 - Welcome & Connection Time

24:53 - Announcements

24:56 - Announcement: Connection Card & First-Time Guests

26:30 - Announcement: Upcoming Baptism Service

27:25 - Announcement: Ladies' Painting Party Event

28:09 - Announcement: "Starting Point" New Members Class

28:47 - Announcement: Children's Ministry Promotions

29:46 - Greeting Time

33:09 - Sermon: Finding Our "Why"

34:04 - Setting the Scene: The Story of the Samaritan Woman (John 4)

40:25 - The Danger of Losing Our Purpose

55:20 - Introducing Hillside's Proposed Mission & Core Values

01:05:13 - Closing Challenge: The Californian or The Carpathia?

01:11:47 - Closing Prayer & Dismissal