Hillside Covenant Church

So you couldn't attend the church retreat 'cuz you had soccer practice, semester finals, or that anniversary party for your favorite uncle and aunt? Well, don't think that because 130 Hillsiders will be away at Mission Springs, the rest of us are not meeting at the usual time and place for musical praise, a message from God's Word, and coffee and storytelling in the Light Lounge! It's going to be...

We are continuing our series “Resurrection: The Greatest Surprise Ever”. Up to this point, we’ve been journeying through the first messages after the pouring out of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Today, we’re going to see how Peter’s audience responded to his Holy Spirit empowered message. It’s surprising to say the least. Peter’s answer to this response is going to provide us with two a...

We are continuing our series “Resurrection: The Greatest Surprise Ever”. Up to this point, we’ve been journeying through the first messages after the pouring out of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Today, we’re going to see how Peter’s audience responded to his Holy Spirit empowered message. It’s surprising to say the least. Peter’s answer to this response is going to provide us with two a...

Do you have a favorite mug? I do. Though a Peet's aficionado, my favorite mug is shiny porcelain Starbucks swag. It's a manly mug, with Superman proportions, narrow at the waist and broad at the shoulders. If any of my bleary-eyed family members get to my favorite mug before I do on Saturday morning, I put on a brave face, but I'm a little piqued. This Sunday we arrive at Week 3 of our post-Easter...

Do you have a favorite mug? I do. Though a Peet's aficionado, my favorite mug is shiny porcelain Starbucks swag. It's a manly mug, with Superman proportions, narrow at the waist and broad at the shoulders. If any of my bleary-eyed family members get to my favorite mug before I do on Saturday morning, I put on a brave face, but I'm a little piqued. This Sunday we arrive at Week 3 of our post-Easter...

Did you play youth soccer growing up? I did. Two electrifying seasons on the Fighting Cougars under the capable but somewhat volcanic leadership of Coach Terry. Coach Terry was determined to turn my brother Darren and me into skilled soccer players. He failed, but that didn't diminish the fun at. I loved my steel gray uniform, my teammates, the post-match snacks, and especially the striking, hand...

Did you play youth soccer growing up? I did. Two electrifying seasons on the Fighting Cougars under the capable but somewhat volcanic leadership of Coach Terry. Coach Terry was determined to turn my brother Darren and me into skilled soccer players. He failed, but that didn't diminish the fun at. I loved my steel gray uniform, my teammates, the post-match snacks, and especially the striking, hand...

Acts Chapter Two is all about the excitement of Pentecost, the launching of the church and the power of its impact, the unleashing of wind and fire and an explosion of expression that grabs everyone's attention, the inspiring message of a transformed man before a huge multicultural audience hanging on his every word, and the galvanizing of formerly frightened believers who are boldly living their&...

Join us this Sunday morning for a celebration of the greatest day of the year: Easter! The message from Psalm 118 will be the sequel to last week's Palm Sunday message. So if you missed last Sunday maybe due to Spring skiing, you might consider watching last week's service before Sunday. This week's Easter service promises to deliver a tidal wave of joy so don't miss it. Did I mention that we're h...

Join us this Sunday morning for a celebration of the greatest day of the year: Easter! The message from Psalm 118 will be the sequel to last week's Palm Sunday message. So if you missed last Sunday maybe due to Spring skiing, you might consider watching last week's service before Sunday. This week's Easter service promises to deliver a tidal wave of joy so don't miss it. Did I mention that we're h...

When I was a kid growing up at 1994 Plaza Montez in San Jose, I spent a lot of time outside with the neighbor kids. The environs were safe and secure with one big exception: the bee bush. Our neighbors had a bush that teemed with little buzzing yellow and black things every spring and summer. If the tennis ball we used for our contentious games of Strike Out ended up in the bee bush, it was "Goodb...

When I was a kid growing up at 1994 Plaza Montez in San Jose, I spent a lot of time outside with the neighbor kids. The environs were safe and secure with one big exception: the bee bush. Our neighbors had a bush that teemed with little buzzing yellow and black things every spring and summer. If the tennis ball we used for our contentious games of Strike Out ended up in the bee bush, it was "Goodb...

How can we be useful servants for God?  And what does it look like to be the Lord’s slave?  Paul answers these questions in his instruction and encouragement to Timothy. Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Becky Garner teaches from II Timothy 2:22-26. To view or download a copy of this week’s sermon notes follow this link: http://u.pc.cd/FwnctalK If you are new to Hillside and...

How can we be useful servants for God?  And what does it look like to be the Lord’s slave?  Paul answers these questions in his instruction and encouragement to Timothy. Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Becky Garner teaches from II Timothy 2:22-26. To view or download a copy of this week’s sermon notes follow this link: http://u.pc.cd/FwnctalK If you are new to Hillside and...

Being strong…in grace. Paul here takes us deeper than simply absorbing grace. He unfolds the ecology of living into grace. Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church as David Nystrom teaches from II Timothy 2:20-21. To view or download a copy of this week’s sermon notes follow this link: http://u.pc.cd/7Ts If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, vi...

Being strong…in grace. Paul here takes us deeper than simply absorbing grace. He unfolds the ecology of living into grace. Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church as David Nystrom teaches from II Timothy 2:20-21. To view or download a copy of this week’s sermon notes follow this link: http://u.pc.cd/7Ts If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, vi...

If you like to read you might be interested to know that a new biography of President Harry Truman was just published. Truman is inspiring for a lot of reasons but the main one for me is this. Despite being constantly dismissed, he kept reporting for service. Scorned as a failed haberdasher, insignificant senator, and country bumpkin who owed his career to a corrupt political machine, Truman kept...

If you like to read you might be interested to know that a new biography of President Harry Truman was just published. Truman is inspiring for a lot of reasons but the main one for me is this. Despite being constantly dismissed, he kept reporting for service. Scorned as a failed haberdasher, insignificant senator, and country bumpkin who owed his career to a corrupt political machine, Truman kept...

We are continuing our Lenten Series, Strange Grace. Today, we’re going to be given a very important history lesson we have to remember, be taught a powerful rallying cry, and listen to an old Christian hymn. The hope is we would be empowered by the work, the word, and the nature of Jesus Christ. Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Stephen Wysong teaches from II Timothy 2:8-13. To view or...

We are continuing our Lenten Series, Strange Grace. Today, we’re going to be given a very important history lesson we have to remember, be taught a powerful rallying cry, and listen to an old Christian hymn. The hope is we would be empowered by the work, the word, and the nature of Jesus Christ. Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Stephen Wysong teaches from II Timothy 2:8-13. To view or...

Ever gone camping and gotten a little scared when you tiptoed out of the tent in the middle of the night to get some water or attend to another need? Then you chuckled at yourself the next morning for being such a scaredy cat the night before? The bright light often transforms what appears "spooky" into something safe and even inspiring. Join us this Sunday at 10:00 AM for the launch of "Strange G...

Ever gone camping and gotten a little scared when you tiptoed out of the tent in the middle of the night to get some water or attend to another need? Then you chuckled at yourself the next morning for being such a scaredy cat the night before? The bright light often transforms what appears "spooky" into something safe and even inspiring. Join us this Sunday at 10:00 AM for the launch of "Strange G...

Join us this Sunday morning as we cross the finish line of our Dream House (A Study of Wisdom from Proverbs) winter message series. So far, we've explored What Wisdom Promises, What Wisdom Is, What Wisdom Encompasses, Where Wisdom Begins, How Wisdom is Gained, and Who Wisdom Is. This weekend we address the question: "How Wisdom Leads." This week's "sermon" will feature Hillsiders sharing real stor...

Join us this Sunday morning as we cross the finish line of our Dream House (A Study of Wisdom from Proverbs) winter message series. So far, we've explored What Wisdom Promises, What Wisdom Is, What Wisdom Encompasses, Where Wisdom Begins, How Wisdom is Gained, and Who Wisdom Is. This weekend we address the question: "How Wisdom Leads." This week's "sermon" will feature Hillsiders sharing real stor...

Hello Hillside! As we continue in our Dreamhouse series from the book of Proverbs, we’re going to meet someone super special. He’s kind of a big deal. He’s sort of the Architect of the Dreamhouse. He’s Wisdom personified. Spoiler alert: It’s Jesus! And by knowing Jesus, the way we think we gain wisdom is going to change for good. When we find Jesus, we find the source of all wisdom. Come worship w...