Baptisms & Recommitment

On June 12th Hillcrest Church will be baptizing believers and anointing for recommitment. If you have not been baptized, we encourage you to take this next step to public and physical identification with Jesus.

If you have been baptized and want to recommit yourself to that journey, we are ready to help seal that decision with you. Please contact hillcrest@hcbellingham.com.

Foundations

What if God made you with a purpose and plan? What if we knew what it meant to be made in God's image? What if we saw our local community as our mission field? Come explore the possibilities of a life on mission in Bellingham at our information evening for Foundations, a year long, life changing program to see God's heart for you and your community.

For more information email CFL@HCBellingham.com or check out our webpage at HCBellingham.com/CFL

412 High School and Middle School

412 meets on Sunday at Hillcrest from 6:00 - 7:30pm for games, worship and teaching. Our small groups are also meeting during the week.

Destination Unknown - Date Change

Our middle school mission trip is coming up soon! If you are a student and interested in our Destination Unknown trip, reach out to Dan at Dan.P@HCBellingham.com.

New Date: We'd love to have you join us July 8th - 10th

Treasureland

Treasureland is available during both services for children ages, 0-5th grade.

Parents, please check your kids downstairs when you arrive at church. When the kids are dismissed from the service, a parent can bring them to their classes..

UCM Update Meeting

The council invites you to join us as we make some important decisions for our college ministry at 7pm Wednesday, May 25, at an all member meeting.

Each of the two Sundays prior to the meeting (May 15 and 22) Geoff Mumley, Christian Lindbeck and council members will be available after each service, in the large conference room, to discuss these decisions and answer questions.

Members will receive more details by email.

Hope for the Journey Conference

Hillcrest’s Hope Restored for Foster and Adoptive Families is offering a one day Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training for foster/adoptive parents and those that work with children from “hard places.”

This training will help you gain a better understanding of the child’s complex needs along with resources to equip you in your walk with them.

Join us at Hillcrest on May 21st from 9am-4pm.

$20 to register (foster/adoptive parents are free but still need to register). A box lunch, snacks and a 6 hour training certificate will be provided. To Register, Click here

Grab ‘n Go Lunch - Proceeds to Welcome Refugees

On Sunday, May 22, the Hillcrest Refugee Action Team is putting on a curry bowl ‘to go'‘ lunch at Hillcrest after both services.

People will have a chance to grab a delicious curry and rice bowl lunch to go, for a minimum of $7 donation (less if you are buying a few).

Proceeds will help raise funds for World Relief Western Washington’s new refugee services agency in Whatcom County.

Hillcrest Creates

Bring your art project and create in community. We begin with a devotional and snacks and coffee are provided. Join us in the Commons, May 21st, 9am-12pm.

Email: marymargaret.b@hcbellingham.com with questions.

Hillcrest Softball

Come cheer on the Hillcrest softball team as they play in the Whatcom County Church Softball League. Games are in Lynden. Below is the schedule for the next 3 weeks:

• 5/23 @ 6:30 Hillcrest and Rome community, Field 4

• 6/6 @ 8:40 Hillcrest and Spring Creek #1, Field 3

• 6/13 @ 8:40 Hillcrest and New Song #3, Field 1

Marriage Ministry - Resources

Hillcrest Church cares about marriages.

Amidst the ups and downs, the struggles and the strengths, all marriages need encouragement and support.

Click here to check out our website for resources.

Wednesday: Time of Prayer

Please join others from Hillcrest for prayer, in the prayer room, every Wednesday between 11 am and 2 pm.

Stay as long as you can...Bend a knee and humble your heart before the King of Glory, the Lord God Strong and Mighty in Battle.

Can't come on Wednesday? Then please do this between 11 and 2: park the car for five minutes, close the office door, let the kids play quietly for a few minutes, and join in prayer for family, church, the nation and the harvest.

Royal Family Kids Camp - Counselors Needed

Royal Family Kids Camp is June 27th to July 1st this year!

Want to help make a difference in a child's life that is in foster care or has come from a hard place? If so, consider joining the Royal Family Kids Staff!

There are many opportunities to volunteer! Full time, part time or behind the scenes. If interested please email Kim Smith at bellingham.rfkc@gmail.com.

Camp Prep Day - Helpers Needed

Teen Reach Adventure Camp (TRAC), the follow-up program to Royal Family KIDS, for abused and neglected foster youth, ages 12-15, is having a campsite prep day on Saturday, June 11th from 9am-12:30pm.

We need 20 volunteers to help with a variety of tasks including weeding, cleaning, sorting, taking inventory, shopping,… Lunch will be served afterwards. Please RSVP to Derrick Scheid:Derrick@deweycreek.com for lunch #s and location information.

Teen Reach Adventure Camp (TRAC)

Teen Reach Adventure Camp needs a few more counselors and support staff to help with their two 3 day camps this summer.

The overnight camp dates are: July 8-10 for boys and July 15-17 for girls.

If you are interested in helping please email Sherae by clicking here.

Southside Food Bank

1st & 3rd Thursday 10am-11:30am

Thank you for your help with stocking the Hillcrest Southside Food Bank. Below is an updated list of the current needs:

• Laundry detergent

• Ravioli type canned meals

• Juice

• Coffee

• Healthy cereal (i.e. raisin bran, granola, shredded wheat)

• Toothpaste

• All purpose cleaner

• Shampoo

Click Here to contact Cynthia to set up a pick up or drop off time or call Hillcrest at (360) 733-8400

The Firs is Hiring!

Join our team and make an impact this summer. The Firs is excited to have a full summer calendar and we are looking for team members to help serve our guests.

There are several positions available: Dining room and kitchen help (14 years or older), Lifeguards (16 years and older), and housekeeping help (16 years and older. We will help with any training that is needed.

Job descriptions and applications are available on our website, Click here, under the Employment tab.

Please contact Kim Galoia with any questions at kim@thefirs.org.

Kim Galoia, Guest Services Director, 360.733.6840 ext. 226

Host SICM Students

For over 25 years SICM has been equipping students to make a real, lasting impact on their college campuses. These students come from all over the country to spend an intensive week learning how to be ministry leaders on their campuses. We are looking for hosts who are able to house at least two college students for a week in June (11th-18th). This conference wouldn't be possible without hosts like you!

Click here to sign up to host or if you have questions.

Hymn Sing

Join Carlo and others from Hillcrest each month for a hymn sing/time of worship at The Willows and St. Francis Long Term Care Center.

St. Francis: 3rd Thursday of each month, 3pm-4pm

The Willows: last Sunday of each month, 7pm-8pm

• Vaccination is required to participate.

If interested email carlo.f@hcbellingam.com

Hillcrest Kids is Hiring!

Hillcrest Kids is hiring for substitute, part time and full time positions.

For more information contact Hillcrest Kids at: 360-733-8135 or email Jessica at: Jessicas@hillcrestkids.com

Soul Care Weekend

Do you need an opportunity to meet with Jesus?

Come enjoy a self-guided time of rest for your soul on May 13-15 with access to our helpful resources, beautiful grounds, and comfortable accommodations.

Click here for more information and for the link to register.

Cedar Springs Christian Retreat Center, 4700 Minaker Rd. Sumas, WA 360-988-6674

Fairhaven Festival Market

The Fairhaven Festival Market is
Looking for local artists and makers to sell their wares.

On the streets in the core of Fairhaven Village, May, 29th 12pm – 7pm

$100.00/booth space, you will be provided: 10' x 10' space
You will need to provide: Your own tent and tent weights, tables, chairs etc.

Applications must be received by April 29th and vendors will be notified of their acceptance by May 6th.

Click here to apply.

Opportunity Council Community Resource Newsletter

The Opportunity Council publishes a weekly newsletter with information about resources available in the County such as disaster assistance, COVID-19 related funeral assistance, a link to a centralized website for all flood-related resources and more. To reach the newsletter, click here.