No. 1 · Sun, Oct 4
World Communion
Sunday · 9:00 am
“For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.” 1 Corinthians 11:26
Come as you are.Go deeper.
“For the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over.”Ezekiel 47:5
A small Methodist church on the reservoir east of Kokomo, learning the old rhythm of worship and walking the church year together. You don't have to be a member, and nobody will make you stand up.
WorshipSundays, 9:00 am
Sunday school10:30 am
Food pantryFridays, 12–3 pm
This Sunday
Galatians: “Enough”
Pastor Kent is preaching through Galatians this fall. Coffee from 8:45.
Grace meets you at the shore.Food pantry Fridays, 12–3
The TableSaturday, October 24
Chicken Noodle Dinner
Dine in (limited space) or carry out. All proceeds go to LifeWise Academy for Northwestern Schools.
Serving4:30 – 7:00 pm
Adults$14
Youth 6–12$7
Under 6Free
The Christian year
Walk the church year with us.
Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and the long green season after. Sunday by Sunday.
Go deeper
Ezekiel 47:3–5- Ankle-deepSunday worship
- Knee-deepSunday school
- Waist-deepFind your place
- Waters to swim inServe
Coming up
class ticketsNo. 2 · Sat, Oct 24
Chicken Noodle Dinner
Saturday · 4:30–7 pm
“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.” Romans 12:13
No. 3 · Sun, Nov 1
All Saints Sunday
Sunday · healing service 5:00 pm
“We also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses.” Hebrews 12:1
No. 4 · Sun, Nov 8
Mission Meal
Sunday · after worship
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations.” Matthew 28:19
No. 5 · Advent
Hanging of the Greens
Advent · dates coming soon
“Prepare ye the way of the Lord.” Isaiah 40:3
GatherOrder of worship
What Sunday looks like
“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1
Arrival8:45
Park right at the building. Someone will hold the door, hand you a bulletin, and point you toward coffee.
Worship9:00
Hymns, prayer, handbell choir some Sundays, and a sermon straight from Scripture. Kids welcome; nobody minds a little noise.
Fellowship10:00
Coffee and conversation in the fellowship hall. This is where you'll meet people.
Sunday school10:30
For adults and children. Come if you'd like; head home if you'd rather.
Good to knowBefore you come
- Dress
- However you're comfortable. Sunday best and jeans share a pew.
- Address
- 4893 E 100 N, Kokomo, IN 46901, on the reservoir just east of town.
- Access
- Parking at the door and an accessible entrance.
- Phone
- (765) 452-0409
- Pantry
- The Hillsdale/Zion Food Pantry is open Fridays, 12–3 pm.
The WordA Methodist church
What we believe
- The Bible is our only rule of faith and practice.
Sermons walk through whole books of Scripture. If you have questions, bring them.
- God doesn't just forgive sin; He frees us from it.
Wesleyans call it being perfected in love, and we pursue it together, patiently, as a church family.
- We feed our neighbors.
The pantry serves Howard County every Friday; our dinners fund ministries like LifeWise.
- We're small, and we like it that way.
You'll be known by name within a couple of Sundays.
Hillsdale is part of the Global Methodist Church, carrying on the Wesleyan tradition: Scripture, the historic creeds, and holiness of heart and life.
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”
Matthew 5:48
Our pastorThis fall: Galatians
Pastor Kent Kessler
Preaching through Galatians: “Enough”
Pastor Kent leads worship and teaching at Hillsdale and is glad to talk with anyone who walks through the door, whether you've been in church your whole life or never once.
“Some people believe in luck. Christians don't. Christians do believe in miracles.”
From a recent sermon
The TableLife together
This fall at Hillsdale
| Date | Observance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | World Communion SundayGalatians series “Enough” begins | 9:00 am |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Chicken Noodle DinnerDine in or carry out · for LifeWise | 4:30–7 pm |
| Sun, Nov 1 | All Saints & Healing ServiceWith James McKinney and Men of Mercy | 5:00 pm |
| Sun, Nov 8 | International Mission MealAfter worship | after 9:00 |
| Advent | Hanging of the Greens & carolingDates soon · Christmas Eve, Dec 24 | — |
Ways to be part of it
Hillsdale/Zion Food PantryFridays, 12–3
Open to Howard County residents. Bring a photo ID and current mail, and come in through the back door.
MissionsNov 8
Quarterly mission meals support Urban Outreach, the Rescue Mission, and Narrow Gate.
Bell choirMonthly
Rings in worship about once a month. New ringers welcome; no experience needed.
LifeWise AcademyOct 24
Bible education for students during the school day, through LifeWise Academy Northwestern.
Worship & musicSundays, 9:00
Hymns, special music, and seasonal services. Singers and musicians always welcome.
Kids & familiesSundays, 10:30
Sunday school after worship, and family events through the year.
Go deeperEzekiel 47:3–5
Everyone starts at the shore.
In Ezekiel's vision the river from the temple rises as he walks out into it: to the ankles, to the knees, to the waist, and then waters to swim in. Faith grows the same way. Here is how that looks at Hillsdale.
Ankle-deep
Come on a Sunday
Worship at 9:00. Someone will hold the door and point you to coffee.
Plan a visitKnee-deep
Stay for Sunday school
10:30, for adults and children. Questions welcome; bring yours.
What Sunday looks likeWaist-deep
Find your place
Bell choir, missions, the fall dinners. Small church; you'll be known by name.
Ways to be part of itWaters to swim in
Serve your neighbors
The Hillsdale/Zion Food Pantry, every Friday 12–3. The deep end is love.
Ask how to help
“Are you going on to perfection?” The old Methodist question, asked with patience and love.
Give2 Corinthians 9:7
Give cheerfully
Online giving is on the way. For now, give during Sunday worship, or mail a check to Hillsdale Community Church, 4893 E 100 N, Kokomo, IN 46901.
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7
Say helloWe'll write back
Questions, prayer, or a first visit
Fill in the card and someone from the church will get back to you this week. Or simply come on Sunday; the coffee is on by quarter to nine.
- Phone
- (765) 452-0409
- hillsdalechurch.kokomo@gmail.com
- Address
- 4893 E 100 N, Kokomo, IN 46901
- facebook.com/hillsdalekokomo
Visitor's cardfrom the pew rack