FALL GetAway- November 6 & 7

It's time to start making reservations to be a part of HillsideWomen's Fall GetAway! We'll have a registration table in the lobby at all services this weekend. Come by and see us and get the details. Online registration should be up by Oct. 6.

iConnect will once again be HillsideWomen's retreat theme, with many of our great slate of teachers returning from last year.

You can choose one of these tracks during the weekend:

iConnect with God

iConnect with Family

iConnect with Community

We're also very excited to announce that during our large group gatherings, we will have the pleasure of hearing Lisa Jernigan & Patty Wyatt speak about the importance of connection in friendship. These ladies are the founders of Girlfriends Unlimited. You do not want to miss hearing them!!

This year our Fall GetAway will be a staycation in Amarillo! All events will be held at Hillside Christian Church. With classes, materials, speakers and meals included, it is a REAL bargain for anyone. The cost is only $50!

As an extra option: If you are wanting to spend the night away from home with your friends, the Ambassador hotel is offering a special rate of $89 per room, up to 4 person occupancy. They will also offer breakfast in the Atrium on Saturday morning for $10. Again, staying at the hotel is optional.

We feel like this year's staycation approach will give even more women the option of attending and connecting with other women. And isn't that what it's all about? We exist to love God as we lead others into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Come join us!

Room to grow...

It was soo nice to feel the cold front "breeze through Amarillo on Monday. Having high temps in the 60's has been very pleasant with the sunshine. This, and the seasonal calendar, now mark that fall has officially begun.

So, what does fall mean for you? Is it a time to regroup or a time to retreat? Is it a time to connect or a time to pull away from people? We hope that it will be a time you can find women of every stage of life to connect with and grow with. Right now we have two MOMS groups meeting, a great senior adult women's Bible study, several Bible studies on mornings & evenings, a spectrum of support groups and lots of small groups gathering throughout homes to fellowship and grow together.

Don't let this fall pass you by without joining in somewhere and being a part of this amazing, loving community. Call Lisa 806.457.4930 if you just aren't sure where to start. We want to give you every opportunity to form lasting relationships with people you don't even know you love yet!

We Want to See You Here!

Don't forget to come by your HillsideWomen's table in the lobby the entire month of August.

Why be there for an entire month? SO MUCH is going on in the next few weeks that we don't want you to miss.

1) Women's Fall Dinner: August 20th, 6:30pm in the Loop & Chapel at Hillside. This year's speaker is Margaret Willis. Margaret's story is INSPIRING!!! You may remember Margaret from Hillside's first Cardboard Testimonies. With God's transforming power and the love and support of some amazing people, Margaret went from being a convicted felon to one of HillsideWomen's beloved Bible Study teachers. Her humble nature and belief in God's grace and love will make her time with us unforgettable. Tickets are $15. Contact Lisa Bradshaw for more info at 457-4930.

2) Beth Moore Simulcast: Friday, Aug. 28 & Saturday, Aug. 29. Friday night's session is 7:00 - 9:30, and Saturday will last from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the HCC Auditorium. All tickets are general admission. This year Hillside is offering childcare for 5th grade and under. Tickets are $30 without childcare and $40 with childcare.

3) Fall Bible Studies: Drop by the table to see a complete list of classes offered this fall. Everything from short courses, to "Me, Myself & Lies", to a new Beth Moore class called "Inheritance." It's going to be fantastic!!!

HillsideWomen- You are Wonderful!

Huge thanks to everyone who joined in our four week Bible study on Tuesday nights. There were between 250-400 women each night, digging into the Word and worshipping God together. (And eating a little ice cream afterward!) We absolutely LOVED it!! It is a thing of beauty to watch this community grow and connect together. Be watching for important information about our kick-off dinner August 20 and for the Beth Moore Simulcast Aug 28 & 29.

We continue to believe God's Word when it says to help others through our God given gifts and resources and to be representatives of God's grace and love to those in need. You have blessed us with your excitement and desire to serve people outside the walls of HCC.

WOW! You ladies collected a great wealth of books & Bibles for the Downtown Women's Center. We will give DWC these books to furnish their reading room and allow for God to use these tools to enrich the spiritual walks of the women entering Have House.

Also you stepped up in a BIG way to purchase beautiful bedding for Haven House. Watch for an opportunity to join us in giving this special gift to DWC. We LOVE you and are so proud to walk in ministry WITH you.

We exist to love God as we lead others into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Midsummer Bible Study Continues- He IS!

As you can see, there has been a GREAT turnout for the midsummer Bible study!! Here are our ladies watching Beth Moore teach on Hebrews 11:6. There are still two weeks left, if you would want to join us. We would LOVE to see you there.

(On Tuesdays- July 14th & July 21st at 6:30pm in the Chapel)

We worship together for a few minutes, study for the hour and then fellowship afterward. Each night the fellowship time has lasted well into the evening. Watching everyone connect during the summer has been fantastic!!! There's been a lot of laughter, connection, prayer for each other and community building. Remember to reach out and meet someone new each week!! :)