Dear Hillside: I love maps, as well as books, movies, and personal stories about maps. Lost maps, found maps, torn maps, buried maps, burned maps, you name it. Last Sunday we learned that Ephesians 1:3-10 can be imagined as a map. Tomorrow as we turn to vv. 11-14, we complete Paul’s “map of the world.” If you get a free fifteen minutes today, consider reading the whole of Ephesians 1:3-14 and try to figure out how tomorrow’s verses (vv. 11-14) complete the “map” of last Sunday’s verses (vv. 3-10). If you want, try writing the final clause of this “SparkNotes” version of vv. 3-14: “Praise God for this! Even before placing the first stone of creation, as an outflow of his fundamentally loving character and to display his glory, God decided he would have an earthly, multi-ethnic family, one to complement his heavenly family, who, being united by commitment to his beloved Son, King Jesus, would call him “Dad,” enjoy his freedom, and live together to advance his grand plan of bringing heaven to earth, through the [vv. 11-14]…” Can’t wait to be with you tomorrow in the presence of Father, Son and Spirit for singing, church life announcements, a message, Communion, and conversation in the Light Lounge. Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 10:00 AM both online and in person as Dan Seitz teaches from Ephesians 1:11-14. This week’s sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ6cXQJZtrOQvXSIwr8IKnuD11QDeL6yjfLy If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today! To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/giving The sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, October 4, 2026.
