"Serving God with Gladness" is more than a catchy theme . . . at Hillsboro, it's a way of life! We serve God, first, as we worship with joyful music, inspiring words, and the sacrament of the bread and the cup. As a church family, we serve each other in every season of life. From there, this attitude of service follows us out into our homes, our schools, our neighborhoods and our workplaces. Because, for us, serving is a call to action, Hillsboro enjoys a national reputation for its innovative ministries. We've been singled out for our work in a number of diverse areas from our commitment to persons who are disabled to our amazing accomplishments with AIDS orphans in Zimbabwe and Sayaxche village children in Guatemala. For this, you might call us an award winning church, but this public acclaim isn't what we are about. Serving for us, is simply a matter of saying "Yes" when God nudges us to do His work.Thanks to ministry team members who are working in your behalf, there's always an opportunity for you to answer God's urging. Right here at Hillsboro you can be a part of nurturing our children, encouraging our youth and enjoying the wisdom of our elders. You can cook a nutritious meal or provide a sack lunch for a homeless person who seeks shelter at Hillsboro. You can help a struggling child in school, work with Spruce Street's feeding program, or kick-in for a single mother's over due rent. You can provide gifts for a child at Christmas or make life nicer for a person with disabilities. The possibilities are endless . . . and the result . . . is gladness . . . both for you and for those you choose to serve . . . Jesus said, "In as much as you have done it unto the least of these, you have done it unto me." It just doesn't get any better than that! |
