Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events.
This is the place to find full details on all things Hillcrest. You can either click on the calendar on the right or scroll below to find a full list. We look forward to connecting with you!
Step 1
Come and meet some of our pastors and ministry leaders for casual conversation and snacks. We would love to get to know you, tell you more about Hillcrest and answer any questions you have about our church family. Meets for 15 minutes at the conclusion of both Sunday services, just outside the auditorium doors!
Where? Meet outside the auditorium doors
When? 10:00am & 11:30am
Jr. Students Sunday Funday - Mario Kart Tournament
Junior Students! Come with a friend for an evening of Mario Kart, food, and FUN together on May 5th! Prizes for the top 3 performers in the tournament! Bring your "A" game Mario Kart skills!
Where? Hillcrest Bible Church
When? May 5, 6pm to 8pm
Cost? $10
Questions? Contact Tyler Schonrock, Hillcrest Student Pastor
HSM Senior Send Off
All Hillcrest graduating Seniors are invited to come with your families to celebrate what the Lord has done in your life here as a student. You will be prayed over by the Hillcrest Family and sent out into the future ahead! This will take place during both worship services at 9am & 10:30am. Luncheon to follow.
Questions? Email Tyler, our Student Ministries Pastor.
Baptism Class
Baptism is an outward expression of a person‚ of an inward confession of faith in Jesus. If you know Jesus, and would like to learn about what the Bible teaches on baptism and how that is practiced at Hillcrest, please join us for this class. You will also learn about how to write your faith story to share with Hillcrest at your baptism!
Where? Meet at the Lower Lobby doors - and we’ll walk down to the conference room together!
When? 10:20am
Annual Meeting & Ice Cream Social
Join us for our Annual Meeting as we celebrate this past ministry year and look forward to what's next for Hillcrest! A membership quorum is required as we vote on the annual budget and discuss exciting things for the coming year. Stay for ice cream! Childcare provided.
Questions? Email Renae, our operations director.
HSM Battle of the Small Groups
HSM Students! We will end the year with our annual Battle of the Small Groups competition. This will be a night of friendly competition and time to launch into our summer schedule of student ministry. Dinner and fun will be provided out at an area farm!
Questions? Email Tyler, our student ministries pastor.
Move Up Sunday
Attention families of graduating 4th graders and 6th graders! We have a meaningful morning planned for you as we celebrate the movement of kids from one ministry to another. Join us on Sunday, June 2 during the 10:30 am service to remember all that has been and to look ahead to all God has in store for the lives of these kids!
Questions? Email Erin, our KIDS coordinator.
VBS - Day 1
All kids ages 4-4th grade are invited to join us for a week of fun! Mark your calendars, and plan to join us as we dive into Scuba VBS. Kids will learn about and see what it looks like to dive into friendship with God. VBS provides a rotation of high-energy activities, science experiments, snacks, and Bible, time that are sure to engage your child in a way that meets their age- appropriate needs and matches their natural curiosity!
VBS - Day 2
All kids ages 4-4th grade are invited to join us for a week of fun! Mark your calendars, and plan to join us as we dive into Scuba VBS. Kids will learn about and see what it looks like to dive into friendship with God. VBS provides a rotation of high-energy activities, science experiments, snacks, and Bible, time that are sure to engage your child in a way that meets their age- appropriate needs and matches their natural curiosity!
VBS - Day 3
All kids ages 4-4th grade are invited to join us for a week of fun! Mark your calendars, and plan to join us as we dive into Scuba VBS. Kids will learn about and see what it looks like to dive into friendship with God. VBS provides a rotation of high-energy activities, science experiments, snacks, and Bible, time that are sure to engage your child in a way that meets their age- appropriate needs and matches their natural curiosity!
VBS - Day 4
All kids ages 4-4th grade are invited to join us for a week of fun! Mark your calendars, and plan to join us as we dive into Scuba VBS. Kids will learn about and see what it looks like to dive into friendship with God. VBS provides a rotation of high-energy activities, science experiments, snacks, and Bible, time that are sure to engage your child in a way that meets their age- appropriate needs and matches their natural curiosity!
VBS - Day 5
All kids ages 4-4th grade are invited to join us for a week of fun! Mark your calendars, and plan to join us as we dive into Scuba VBS. Kids will learn about and see what it looks like to dive into friendship with God. VBS provides a rotation of high-energy activities, science experiments, snacks, and Bible, time that are sure to engage your child in a way that meets their age- appropriate needs and matches their natural curiosity!
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP AT VCBC
Again, this summer we have an amazing opportunity to be going to Summer Camp at Village Creek Bible Camp in Lansing, IA! This is for incoming 6th grade through 8th grade students and will be the week of July 7 - 13. At camp, you can expect to have a great time out in the bluff country of the Mississippi River Valley with tubing down the creek, hikes in the bluffs, large group camp games like Capture the Flag, late nights under the stars, and so much more! But you can also expect to meet God through his creation, through his Word, and through worshiping Him in chapel sessions each day! It is going to be a summer to remember at Middle School Camp!
JOY Luncheon - Bingo
J.O.Y. Connect stands for "Just Older Youth” and welcomes "older youth" aged 50+. Meet us in the lower level of Hillcrest for a catered lunch and enjoy sweet fellowship. Please sign up below so we know how much food to order.
Questions? Contact Fred Anderson, JOY Connect Leader
Step 2
Interested in learning more about the Hillcrest church family? Take a next step with this one hour class and explore who we are, why we do what we do, and how you can join us in what God is doing. Meet at the Lower Lobby doors at 10:20am and we we all head to the Conference Room together.
Where? Meet at the Lower Lobby doors - and we’ll walk down to the conference room together!
When? 10:20am
HSM Home Group
HSM Students! Instead of meeting on-campus, we will be meeting in homes throughout
Oregon where each age range will be with each other for a time of fellowship, fun, food,
and discussion.
Jr. Students Sunday Funday - Movie Night
Junior Students! Get your popcorn ready!? Come on back for a fun night where we will eat dinner, and have a movie shown in our gym on the BIG SCREEEN! Should be a great time to invite friends! We will have all the movie candy and snacks you can imagine, and will vote on which movie the night of!
Where? Hillcrest Bible Church
When? April 21, 6pm - 8pm
Cost: $10
Questions? Contact Tyler Schonrock, Hillcrest Student Pastor
Church Family Campus Workday
Hey Hillcrest! Bring the whole family, kids, teens, and adults, as we come together and work on various tasks to take care of this great campus with which God has blessed us!
Questions? Email Renae, our Operations Director.
Parenting Workshop + Breakfast #3
All Parents are welcome to join us for one or all of our breakfast and workshops throughout the school year. These are meant to be opportunities for parents to come together, build community, and be equipped in various topics like: mental health, screen time/social media, and more! Our first session will focus on mental health with one of the therapists from the Center of Christian Counseling! Sign Up below!
Where? Lower Lobby
Cost? $10 if you haven’t sign up previously
Family Night: Spring Party
Join us for our Family Night Spring Party on Friday. We will serve dinner right at 6 before sending kids off to enjoy some fun spring-themed activities. Expect to end the night with a cherry on top as you hit up the sundae bar! Invite your friends and neighbors, and we hope to see you there!
Questions? Email Erin, Hillcrest KIDS Director
Jr. Students Sunday Funday - GeeksMania
Our Junior Students are invited to join us and bring a friend up to GeeksMania in Madison for an amazing night of food, and arcade games! We will meet up their at 6PM, have a room for all our food and items, and then be sent out to play all the old school arcade games. Parents and families are more than welcome to stick around and hang with us!
Where? Hillcrest Bible Church
When? Mar 10, 6pm - 8pm
Cost: $10
Questions? Contact Tyler Schonrock, Hillcrest Student Pastor
Step 3
Take your next step with Hillcrest by learning from our elders about what we believe and why we believe it. Come with some good questions! We will also talk about how we call and form disciples, and what it means to be a member at Hillcrest. Meet at the Lower Lobby doors at 10:20am and we will walk to the Conference Room together. Class ends at 12:30pm. Coffee and snacks provided.
Where? Meet at the Lower Lobby doors - and we’ll walk down to the conference room together!
When? 10:20am
Fear vs. Fear - A Morning of Truth
Women, join us Saturday, March 9 for our spring conference, Fear vs. Fear - A Morning of Truth. This time will be dedicated to contrasting human fears and the fear of the Lord! We hope to expand our understanding of God's power and His will. Come ready to learn, discuss, laugh, and of course eat together!
Where? Hillcrest Bible Church
Cost? $15 a person (price increase on the Feb 25, $20 a person)
Deadline? Mar 3
Questions? Reach out to our Jen our Women’s Ministry coordinator.
Step 1
Come and meet some of our pastors and ministry leaders for casual conversation and snacks. We would love to get to know you, tell you more about Hillcrest and answer any questions you have about our church family. Meets for 15 minutes at the conclusion of both Sunday services, just outside the auditorium doors!
Where? Meet outside the auditorium doors
When? 10am & 11:30am
JOY Potluck - The Price Is Right
J.O.Y. Connect stands for "Just Older Youth” and welcomes "older youth" aged 50+. Meet us in the lower level of Hillcrest and please bring a dish to pass and enjoy sweet fellowship over lunch.
Questions? Contact Fred Anderson, JOY Connect Leader
Flannel and Fish Fry
Come in from the cold, go crazy with a flannel and come hungry for fish fry on Friday! We will enjoy a catered meal and entertainment, along with some friendly competition of course.
Didn’t get a chance to sign up? Feel free to email Fred, our adult ministries pastor to see if we still have a spot open!
HSM Worship Night
HSM Students! Come for an intentional night of worship and prayer! We will have singing, times of meaningful prayer with others, and an opportunity to be reminded of the amazing God we worship. This will start at 6PM in the Auditorium.
HSM Bowling Night
7th-12th Grade students and all their friends! Come meet at Hillcrest at 6PM on Friday, February 16th as we hop on the bus and head up to Ten Pin Alleys in Fitchburg. We will have food, games of bowling, and shoe rental all covered in a $10 cost. Should be a great way to celebrate a long weekend!
Where? Meet at Hillcrest
When? 6pm
Cost? $10 per person to help cover costs
Questions? Contact Tyler Schonrock, Student Ministries Pastor
Super Bowl Sunday Donuts!
Between Sunday services, (from 10am-10:30am), bring your family and grab a donut decked out with your favorite Super Bowl team colors. Kids and adults alike, wear your favorite team’s jersey, even if they are not in the super Bowl (again)! Connect with the Hillcrest family, and scan the QR code to learn more about how to join a ministry serve team at Hillcrest.
Parenting Workshop + Breakfast #2
All Parents are welcome to join us for one or all of our breakfast and workshops throughout the school year. These are meant to be opportunities for parents to come together, build community, and be equipped in various topics like: mental health, screen time/social media, and more!
Where? Lower Lobby
Cost? $10 if you haven’t sign up previously
Junior Students Sunday Funday - Glow Dodgeball
Junior Students! It is another Sunday Funday! This month we light it up in our gym for an evening of food and a GLOW dodgeball tournament. Come to the Activity Center at 6PM for a great night. Invite friends to join you for the FUN!
Where? Hillcrest Bible Church
When? Feb 4, 6pm - 8pm
Cost? $10
Questions? Contact Tyler Schonrock, Hillcrest Student Pastor
Baptism Class
Baptism is an outward expression of a person‚ of an inward confession of faith in Jesus. If you know Jesus, and would like to learn about what the Bible teaches on baptism and how that is practiced at Hillcrest, please join us for this class. You will also learn about how to write your faith story to share with Hillcrest at your baptism!
Where? Meet at the Lower Lobby doors - and we’ll walk down to the conference room together!
When? 10:20am
Step 1
Come and meet some of our pastors and ministry leaders for casual conversation and snacks. We would love to get to know you, tell you more about Hillcrest and answer any questions you have about our church family. Meets for 15 minutes at the conclusion of both Sunday services, just outside the auditorium doors!
Where? Meet outside the auditorium doors
When? 10am & 11:30am
Step 2
Interested in learning more about the Hillcrest church family? Take a next step with this one hour class and explore who we are, why we do what we do, and how you can join us in what God is doing. Meet at the Lower Lobby doors at 10:20am and we will all head to the Conference Room together.
Where? Meet at the Lower Lobby doors - and we’ll walk down to the conference room together!
When? 10:20am
Family Night: Glow Party!
Families are invited to join us for a fun Family Night, It’s a GLOW PARTY. We starting with food and fun, and then we turn out the lights for kids to explore all the different glow in the dark games placed around our gym!
Cost? Free!!! You bring the family, we’ll bring the FUN!
Questions? Email Erin Courts, Hillcrest KIDS Director
Jr. Students Family Sledding Day
All 5th-6th grade students are invited to come together and meet for an afternoon of sledding fun on at the hill behind the Oregon Ice Arena, to sled and watch Tyler hurt himself. All friends and family are invited to join! Parents included!
Where? The hill behind Oregon Ice Arena
Questions? Email Tyler, our student ministries pastor.
Men's Bowling
Guys, come out for an exciting night of bowling and pizza at Ten Pin Alley in Fitchburg to show off your muscles and connect with other guys. Put together your own team of four, or we can add you (and a friend!) to a team when you arrive. Winning teams of the 8 Pin Tap tournament will receive prizes and bragging rights. Cost is $25/person. Meet at Ten Pin Alley at 6 pm.
Cost: $25/person
Location: Ten Pin Alley in Fitchburg
Questions? Feel free to email Fred, our adult ministries pastor
HSM Home Group
HSM Students! Instead of meeting on-campus, we will be meeting in homes throughout
Oregon where each age range will be with each other for a time of fellowship, fun, food,
and discussion.
Districts 2024
All HSM Students! Bring a friend with you for another great weekend in Green Bay, WI for the Districts Conference. There will be powerful worship sessions, FREE STUFF, breakout sessions, small group times, and a two nights stay at one of the area hotels! Sign-Ups will go live on Oct. 1st!
Questions? Email Tyler Schonrock, Hillcrest Students Pastor
HSM Parent Night
HSM Parents! You are invited to get a picture into what happens with your student on a Wednesday Night. We will have you join one of our crazy games, join with our large group session, have a parents only meeting with Tyler, and then finally enjoy some ice cream together!
Questions? Contact Tyler Schonrock, Hillcrest Students Pastor
Step 1
Come and meet some of our pastors and ministry leaders for casual conversation and snacks. We would love to get to know you, tell you more about Hillcrest and answer any questions you have about our church family. Meets for 15 minutes at the conclusion of both Sunday services, just outside the auditorium doors!
Where? Meet outside the auditorium doors
When? 10:20am & 11:45am
HSM Christmas Party
HSM Students! Invite a friend and come for an amazing night all around having fun! We will have an ugly sweater competition, eat an awesome meal, play great Christmas games, and then finally decorate cookies together. Should be a great night to invite a friend and celebrate Christmas!
Questions? Email Tyler Schonrock, Hillcrest Students Pastor
Jr. Students - Sunday Funday Christmas Party
5th - 6th grade students! Grab your friends and come hang out for an amazing night of Christmas-themed games, dinner together, cookie decorating, and so much more!
Cost: $10
Questions? Email Tyler Schonrock, Hillcrest Students Pastor