Hillcrest Welcomes the Annie Moses Band April 19th @ 7pm!

Hillcrest Christian Church is proud to present the Annie Moses Band Live in Concert, April 19th, 7pm!


Come check out the outstanding and eclectic sound of the Annie Moses Band!
Admission is free (love offering will be taken).

call the office (972-542-6070) for details or check our website.

local paper highlight's Hillcrest reaching out

Check out this article from the McKinney Courier-Gazette which discusses how Hillcrest Christian Church has reached out to the Riddle Street School!  I love our congregation's commitment to find new ways to honor Christ in the community!  Keep it up Hillcrest!
Back to School: Riddle Street School bounces back from February flood

A Change of Seasons

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, ESV)

Since my arrival at Hillcrest Christian Church in the summer of 2010 I have been deeply blessed to work with Spencer Long, Minister of Student Ministries.  While Spencer has faithfully served the students and families in our congregation, he has also become a dear friend.  We share a passion for seeing lives changed by the gospel while equipping the Church to faithfully carry out the mission of making disciples.  I have been amazed at the wealth of skill and ability God has poured into this man in the area of relational ministry, especially with those who Churches often struggle to reach.  Spencer has often been one to ask the difficult questions which help others re-examine their commitment to Christ, as well as the motives behind the activities of their faith.  With February 27, 2010 being his final day serving at Hillcrest, I will miss working with Spencer.  I pray that God will pour out His blessing on Spencer’s life!

As Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us, seasons change, and this includes seasons of ministry.  Interestingly enough, God is never at a loss for what the next season will entail.  He has greatly provided for Hillcrest through a united vision in our leadership team.  A former student in the HCC youth, Michael Ostick is our new Youth Leader.  A student of Ministry and Religious Studies through Liberty University Online, Michael is excited to take his on going education and put it to work as part of the Hillcrest Ministry team.

What we did not realize until recently is how God was moving well in front of us, preparing the next season of ministry at Hillcrest.  There is great peace to be found in that God has been preparing this transition long before we were aware of it.We will miss Spencer, and we are thankful for how God has used him in the life of our congregation.  Now we look forward into the new season of ministry with great anticipation of what blessings it may hold.

Hillcrest is reaching out to flooded Riddle Street school

Today I received an email from our friends at 3E McKinney about a school in need of a place to conduct classes for a few weeks while repairs are made to their building. The Riddle Street Montessori School had a severe flooding problem when the pipes froze and ruptured.  Estimates of 4 feet of water ruined the small schools classrooms.

After a series of prayers, phone calls with the Church Elders, and a meeting with the president of the Riddle Street school, we agreed to being the temporary location for the school.

I love how Hillcrest Christian Church is stepping out in faith, reaching out to those God places in her path.  I cannot wait to see how God uses this!

Check out the write up in the Dallas paper through the link below:

McKinney church offers facilities to flooded Riddle Street school | Dallas-Fort Worth Communities - News for Dallas, Texas - The Dallas Morning News

A growing Community of Joy

In John 10:10 Christ said, "I have come that they might have life and have it to the full." This life of fullness is not only found in the future with our Lord in Heaven but also in His body of believers here on earth. God has blessed us with a community of redeemed and forgiven brothers and sisters. There are times we have all fallen short of what God desires (Rom 3:23), but He is just and faithful to forgive when we confess our sins(1 John 1:9). Likewise, we have been called to forgive each other as we have been forgiven. This gives us great reason for joyful celebration each day! (Phi 4:4)

There is a joy of redemption which comes to life in our fellowship. This is the richness of life following Christ; it is a gift from our Lord! I believe this is what is taking place at Hillcrest right now. As we launched our W@tCh ministry (Wednesday nights @ 6pm) and had a great picnic, we have seen how the fellowship of believers is a testimony of the joy we have been given in Christ. There has been fabulous food, great fellowship, a celebration of the relationships in Christ, as well as time to study God's life giving Word!

To unite and celebrate our Lord through our personal relationships which are centered on Him and His forgiveness is a beautiful and contagious thing! You are invited to share in the community of believers at Hillcrest Christian Church!