Hilltop Community Church of Christ
Small Groups News Letter
July 2009
www.examen.me is pretty cool. It allows you
Taking Time For a to have your own online journal as it leads
you through reading God’s word. Check it
Relationship with God out! Matthew McMillon
As we live, serve, and minister together
let’s do so with the inspiration and Mine is so practical (i.e. I stop when I
energy we need from GOD! park my car, before going into work each
day and lift up the day and my worries to
+ How do we receive inspirational God to give each day to Him.) But also,
thoughts? When does God refill our Jon and I pray together and hold hands
cups? As we are doing everything we (the most romantic part of our day☺)
have to do, are we receiving every morning or evening that we can.
refreshment from the Lord? Those simple habits help us to be living
by the grace of God, for sure!
+ God speaks to us, renews us, & Becky Reed
refills us in the quiet and still
moments we spend with Him.
Every one of us is encouraged to • I am enjoying my new iPhone. One
be intentional about our time alone of the first things Isaac and I did
with God. was download the Bible, complete
with about 20 different versions.
+ Our Small Group Leaders, managers, Now, I like to break out the Word
staff & administrators at work and at wherever I am. I am not that tech-
home alike, all need inspiration and savvy at all, but the Word can
energy to do all that is set before us! reveal itself anyway and through
any medium!
+ We have several examples of
• I loved the little book ”Refuel” by
Hilltoppers who were willing to share
Doug Fields. It is the book that Jon
the things they do to be filled – refueled used in this last sermon series.
by God. Please read these examples
found through out this news letter and • I love a long shower as that is a
choose something that you enjoy – to great place to pray!
help you be intentional in your Scott Lambert
relationship with the Lord!
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New Youth – Small Groups
AMPED Wednesdays One spiritual exercise I enjoy is a
time of meditative Bible Reading.
(A Ministry Preparing Extreme Disciples) First, I pray before reading and ask
that God would use a particular
Day: Wednesday’s word, phrase, sentence, or
paragraph to speak to me. Then I
Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm read a small amount of Scripture
and note only words or phrases
Description: Every week we will meet at that stand out to me. Then I do not
the building, spend a brief 30 minuets in try to discover the meaning or
create a lesson from those words or
prayer, lesson, and discussion. Next, we
phrases, but instead I meditate on
will all enjoy a few hours of a fun activity them all day repeating them to
or possibly service. myself and in that process I allow
them to inform my words, thoughts,
Purpose: To provide a space for the and actions. Then at the end of the
Christian students to come and day I reflect on what I have learned
encounter God, grow deeper in their faith, from those words or phrases that
and have some fun on a Wednesday. Also God revealed to me for that day.
this is a space where the Christian Jordan Watson
students can bring friends from The
Edge that are interested in getting to
know God more. THE EDGE
(Every Day God Encounters)
Day: Thursdays
We are therefore Time: 6:00 – 10:00pm
Christ’s ambassadors, Description: This gathering will
as though God were take place at the beach, and
making his appeal consist of fun games, food of
some kind, and a bonfire.
through us. We
implore you on Purpose: To provide a safe
environment for any faith level.
Christ’s behalf: Primarily a gathering constructed
be reconciled to God. for outreach purposes. Creates
space that allows students to
build relationships, invite their
2 Corinthians 5:20 friends, have fun, and create
memories.
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New Support on the Hilltop
Looking to the Future of the Church
Single Parenting That
Women’s Brunch
Church historians and futurists tell us that the church, in general, is in great decline. Many
Works Class
churches are in danger of closing their doors this century. We will need to work harder than
ever before to grow and to plant new churches. The momentum of decline is strong. Yet, we
we going to of ’09
have wonderful examples of churches that are beating the odds. AreIn the fall be one of
On August 8, 2009 the Women’s
joins in together doing
those churches that working what God is with - with all of our might - and helps the church
Ministry is Hilltop Kairos Summit
survive for the future generations? Jerry Rushford gave a wonderful talk at the is offering a
Small Groups to host a brunch for the wonderful Sunday
on this topic. Please go to the Lambert’s Kairos Web Site to view Jerry’s video at Hilltop.
with is available now.
women who are dealing videodivorce
wwwkairosscottlambert.org. The morning class for
and/or single parenting. Single Parents. We
Looking to the Future of the Church
To our divorced and/or single moms:
will meet at 10:00am
for class, between
We want to love on you and begin in and decline. Many
Church historians and futurists tell us that the church, in general, is 1st great 2nd Service.
providing the support and friendship
churches are in danger of closing their doors this century. We will need to work harder than
that to grow and We know that you
ever before you need. to plant new churches. The Single
momentum of decline iscan
parenting Yet, we
strong.be an
often give until you have no more are
have wonderful examples of churches that to beating the odds. Are we going to be one of
overwhelming task, but marriage and
those churches that joins in what God is doing - with all of our might - and helps the church
give.
family expert, Dr. Kevin Lehman offers
urvive for the future generations? Jerry Rushford gave a wonderful talk at the Kairos Summit
encouragement for video or dads
on this topic.Brunch we will have Lambert’s Kairos Web Site to view Jerry’smoms at Hilltop.
At the Please go to the a delightful
carrying the load alone. Discover the
wwwkairosscottlambert.org. The video is available now.
meal followed by a few divorced or
single moms sharing from their hearts six keys that will transform your
and giving gifts that will build you up! perspective and help you create a
plan for your time and finances
Child Care will be provided! tailored to you and your family.
There are workbooks for everyone.
Come and be pampered by some
We are in this together and let’s see
ladies that love you!
how we can sojourn together and help
For more information please contact each other out. Let’s partner together
Monica Moreland at (310)322-5757 or as parents in God’s Kingdom.
monica@hilltopchurchofchrist.com For more information contact Charla
Griffy-Brown at (310) 420-2524 or
Charla.Brown@pepperdine.edu
My personal time alone with God is always blessed by the Ladies Bible Study group I am a
part of. We study through books in the Bible together. So, as I prepare for that group I
meditate on the verses set aside for us each week. I am blessed in my personal time and then
blessed again as we discuss God’s Word together. Another great influence in my life has
been various devotional readers. The one that I have had for my entire adult life is My Utmost
for His Highest by Oswald Chambers. Oswald continues to give me a word of wisdom right
when I need it. Monica Moreland
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Service Opportunities
Manos de Esperanza Upward Bound
Beach Day Fundraiser House Update
Please come join us for a fundraiser for Manos de Esperanza The support of our
on July 19th from 2pm to 5pm. We realize that this is also the children's ministry
same day as the Morrows big send-off celebration, so please service project with the
take time to stop by afterwards. Unfortunately the Frisbee Upward Bound House
tournament portion of the day was cancelled due to lack of has been amazing. So
interest, but we are still getting together for a fun time at the many church members
beach and most importantly, to raise funds for Manos de have donated items
Esperanza. and several other
church members have
If you cannot attend the event, please consider a donation. No expressed interest in
amount is too small, all donations are tax deductible and 100% helping Upward Bound
of funds go directly to those in need. You may send donations House in other ways.
directly to Manos headquarters at the address below, or even We have received our
better, come to the event and donate in person, and share family profile and a set-
some laughs with us. Snacks and drinks will be provided. up date. Our family is a
single mother and a five
Beach day location: year old daughter. The
Across the street from Del Rey Lagoon Park set-up date is Monday,
100 Convoy St July 20th.
Playa Del Rey CA 90293
If you have any
Direct donation address: questions about this
Manos de Esperanza Children's Ministry
Attn: July Fundraiser service project, feel free
3960 E. San Pedro Ave to contact
Gilbert, AZ 85234 September Hill at
Any questions please contact Ryan Allen shieldsp1@aim.com, septghill@earthlink.net
480.235.7970 or Chrisi Mitchell adacreel@gmail.com, or CharlaGriffy-Brown at
903.376.5334. We'll see you on the beach this Sunday! Charla.Brown@pepperdi
ne.edu.
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes
from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God
and knows God. 1 John 4:7
hearts and your minds in Christ
Summer Small Groups 5
Day & Time Name Telephone & Address
310.322.4898 (Hudsons)
Sun - 5:00pm Hilltop, Hudsons & Edwards 717 E Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
310.227.3822
Sun - 5:00pm Dimick, Jeff
8300 Gonzaga, Los Angeles, CA 90045
310.216.9187
Sun - 5:30pm Burke, Allyn & Kathleen
7803 Naylor, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Long Beach, (310) 809-6174
Sun - 5:30pm
Collins & Peterson 5021 Atlantic Ave. #24, Long Beach CA 90805
310.322.3271
Mon - 8:00am Reed, Sherry (Women)
844 Virginia St., El Segundo, CA 90245
Mon - 7:00pm Devlin Ladies Group - 310.322.5757 (Monica)
twice a month Moreland, Monica 730 West Sycamore Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
310.640.9575 (Mike Wyant)
Mon - 7:00pm Hilltop, Wyant & Riley
717 East Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
310.227.3822
Tue - 8:30pm Men - Dimick, Jeff
8300 Gonzaga, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Hilltop, Women, (310)322-5757
Tue - 1:30pm
Calhoun & Moreland 717 E Grand Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245
Tue - 6:30pm Geber & Aybar Torrance Beach
Amped (Youth), Watson, (310)322-5757
Wed - 1:00pm
Jordan 717 E Grand Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245
Young Adults 310.837.9472
Wed - 7:00pm
Grinley, Campbell, Allen 10812 Wagner St., Culver City, CA 90230
310.546.5479 (Albright)
Wed - 7:00pm Albrights & Holenstein
922 10th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
310.306.5282
Wed - 7:00pm Buttles, Steve & Linda
12620 Rosy Circle, Los Angeles, CA 90066
310.216.9187
Wed - 7:00pm Burkes, Allyn & Kathleen
7803 Naylor, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Young Couples 310.864.6818
Wed - 7:30pm
Mitchell, Nick & Nataliya 9797 National Blvd., #23, LA, CA 90034
Thu - 9:00am
Hilltop, Ladies - Marriott & 310.322.5757
Moreland 717 E Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
310.643.5775
Thu - 11:00am Shields, Millie (Women)
5360 W. 124th Place, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Thu - 12:00pm
Hilltop, Lunch Time Prayer 310.322.5757
Group 717 E Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
The Edge(Youth), 310.322.5757
Thu - 6:00pm
Watson, Jordan 717 E Grand Ave, El Segundo, CA 90245
571.236.6704
Thu - 7:00pm Clark, David & Kerrie
646 Bungalow Drive El Segundo, CA 90245
310.541.6717
Thu - 7:00pm Ng, John & Vivian
28524 Cedarbluff Dr Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
July Calendar
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Evening Small Group Small Group AMPED 1pm Ladies Study Worship Jam
Worship Wyant & Riley Women 10am 6:30pm
5pm 7pm 1:30pm
Prayer Group
12pm
EDGE 6pm
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Evening Small Group Small Group AMPED 1pm Ladies Study
Worship Wyant & Riley Women 10am
5pm 7pm 1:30pm
Prayer Group
12pm
EDGE 6pm
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
6on6 Frisbee Small Group Small Group AMPED 1pm Ladies Study
Tournament Wyant & Riley Women 10am
7pm 1:30pm
Prayer Group
Evening
12pm
Worship
5pm
EDGE 6pm
26 27 28 29 30 31
Evening Small Group Small Group Ladies Study
Worship Wyant & Riley Women 10am
5pm 7pm 1:30pm
Prayer Group
12pm
Teen Camp Teen Camp Teen Camp Teen Camp Teen Camp Teen Camp Teen Camp