unday was missionary day at Hillside Christian Church. Many missions are supported financially by regular contributions. We were pleased to have Norman and Patty Maddox who have been missionaries in a metropolitan Brazilian city for the past three decades. Sunday morning Norman talked of their work in Brazil, and his current fight with bone cancer. Sunday evening we enjoyed hearing from Jim and Terry Riley, missionaries from Honduras. They oversee a vital and active college age church and fellowship mission.

The sermon text was taken from Luke 24. On the day of the resurrection, Cleopas and a friend were walking back to Jerusalem. When they encountered Jesus, they did not recognize who he was. Only after they broke bread with him, and he recounted the prophecies from Moses to the current day, did they recognize him. Until they understood and knew who he was, they were still weak and afraid. This example teaches us the importance of living in light of the resurrected Lord and his personal presence. It takes more than facts and spiritual experiences to truly be empowered. We must have a personal relationship with the living Lord Jesus.

Camp season has already begun and will continue throughout the summer months. The schedule is available for all age groups. Our ladies group has set aside $500 designated to offset one half of each student's tuition for those students going to Maranatha. For more information, please contact Sam Wilkins or call the church office.

Vacation Bible School planning is underway. The theme is Lord of the Kings. Teachers and helpers are needed. Please let VBS directors Sam or Kathleen Wilkins know as soon as possible if you are willing to help. This is scheduled for the week of July 12, and many positions are available such as crafts, nursery, teachers, music, sound, food, skits, clean-up, teacher's helpers, and many more. This one week can change a child's life. Be part of it!!!

Several of the ladies attended the Ladies Retreat at Ozark Christian College last weekend. This is a weekend opportunity to fellowship with other women, attend great classes, and leave the kids home with dad. This is an annual event. Plan to go next year.

May 10 marks the Annual Spring Women's Banquet at Hillside for all ladies and their guests. Child care will be provided.

Hillside hosts the Southwest Missouri Men's Fellowship Meeting May 17, preceded by a salad and potato bar, along with some of the best pie in Marshfield. Speaker will be Jeff Brown, from Christ's Church in St. Robert, Missouri.

The Senior Adult Conference presented by Ozark Christian College is scheduled for May 24-28. For more information, contact the church office.

Ongoing is the Power Hour, a men's study on Thursday mornings at Hillside. We are studying The Pursuit of Holiness, by Jerry Bridges. This powerful study is extremely effective in gaining a holier walk with God, and is open to all men. Hillside currently holds two services, early worship at 8:00 a.m., followed by fellowship, coffee and donuts. Sunday school begins at 9:30, followed by 10:30 worship Video and audio tapes of each service are available. If you have not checked out our web site lately, you may not know that sermons are also available online. Find us at hccmarshfield.org. Have a good week, and if you are not involved in a church, please visit us next Sunday.