Children's Ministry Changes for Labor Day: Our Preschool and Primary/Jr. classes will meet at 11:00 ONLY on Labor Day Weekend. There will not be any 9:30 classes in our Children's Dept. on Sept. 5. Our Fall programming for Children's Ministries begins on Sept. 12 at both the 9:30 and 11:00 hours.

Men's Wednesday Morning Bible Study: The Men's Bible Study will resume on Wednesday mornings at 6:30 at Hillside starting today. All men welcome. For more information, contact Larry Dotson, 283-4685.

If you are the Mother of a Preschooler, join us at 10:00 a.m. for our Open House and then the 1st & 3rd Thursday morning of each month beginning Sept. 16 at 9:00. MOPS is designed for pregnant mothers and moms of children (birth through age 5) where we can learn, support and affirm one another in a nurturing, Christian environment. Loving childcare provided. Contact Karla Leiper or Jessica Lauterbach at hillsideMOPS@gmail.com.

"End of Summer" Annual Santa Cruz Singles Day Trip: Relax, kick back and socialize while enjoying the beach and other activities in the area. We'll carpool from W.C. Pres. to save on gas, and hamburgers will be included in the cost, as well as s'mores for dessert. For more information, go to www.925christiansingles.com.

All-Church Picnic: 12:30-2:00, Larkey Park, 2751 Buena Vista Ave., Walnut Creek. Burgers and drinks provided. A-L: Bring Salad. M-Z: Bring Dessert. Sign up at the Information Counter.

Local Homeless Ministry: We will make lunches for the Walnut Creek homeless at Hillside today, 12:15-1:15. For more information, contact Tom Roy at 785-4556 or troyt@astound.net.

Small Group Leaders Meeting & Dessert: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Student Center. We will look at the exciting plans for this fall regarding a combined program involving Jeff's sermons, Sunday Morning Adult Ed, Children's/Student's Ministries, and available small group materials. Please let Gloria (gloria@hillsidecovenant.org or 934-1110, ext. 11) know by Sept. 7 whether or not you will be able to attend so we can plan for food and materials.

Spice of Life Women's Bible Study: Please join us Tuesday mornings at the Spice of Life Women's Bible Study. We are pleased to offer a study of Jesus' Parables for 9 weeks this Fall. We meet 9:15-11:15 in the Multi-Purpose Room. We welcome you to join us! Our vision is to nurture women in community encouraging spiritual growth through the study and application of God's Word. Please contact Julie Zouzounis with any questions at julizouzou@gmail.com or 947-1475. We offer childcare beginning at 9:15; please call for further information and registration.

Women's Tueseday Evening Fall Bible Study: Join us Tuesday evenings, Oct. 12 through Nov. 23 at 7:00 in the Multi-Purpose Room for our new study, "Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks," by popular author and speaker Priscilla Shirer. Priscilla relates powerful Bible truths and provides practical steps on how to know the voice of God. You'll learn to recognize God's character, language, and tone of voice and to better understand the role of the Holy Spirit in your life. This 7-week study includes both a personal workbook study and Priscilla's message on DVDs. Learn to put into practice key insights that will draw you closer to God! For more information or to sign up, please contact Jane Rutledge at jane@hillsidecovenant.org or 930-2310. Sign up by Sept. 26 to be included in the book order.

Prime Time Luncheon: 12:00, Multi-Purpose Room. Cost: $7. Everyone invited. Sign up at the Information Counter. Roger Cornier will speak on "How to Prepare for Long-Term Care for Yourself or a Loved One." Roger writes a column for the Contra Costa Times.

Special Needs Support Group: 7:00 p.m., Kids' Connection Hall. All parents of children with special needs are invited to join us for resources and encouragement. Our topic will be "Supporting Your Marriage."

Car Wash: Raise funds for our M2K-bound high school group and get a clean car! Drive your car to Hillside's parking lot between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. $10 suggested donation.

Greeter/Host Lunch: If you are a regular greeter/host or a substitute, please save this date at 12:30 for our fall lunch.

We will make lunches for the Walnut Creek homeless at Hillside today, 12:15-1:15.

Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk: Join a team today and walk across the Golden Gate Bridge! Go to www.SCTNow.org to register for the San Francisco Community Walk. Walk begins at 10 a.m. at the far west end of Crissy Field. Walk as much or as little of the 5km as you wish! Join us afterwards for lunch, music and fun in the sun! For more information, pick up a flyer at the Information Counter or contact Lisa Hudson at LisaAHudson@comcast.net or 820-7641.