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OUR STORY We honor all those who have gone before us because of their service to the Lord and their dedication of providing for our future. The history of Hillcrest Christian Church dates back to 1905 at which time the First Christian Church of McKinney saw the need to start a “Mission Church” in East McKinney. Little did they realize the effect this would have for the Lord and the people of McKinney. ​ In early 1905, a small group of men organized a Sunday School class in a four-room house at the corner of Anthony and Kincade Streets in McKinney, Texas. During the week of July 7, 1905, the Reverend George Bush held a tent revival on a vacant lot next to this house. Thirty-one people were baptized. A few months later, on October 4, 1905, the church was officially organized with a membership of forty people. ​ Wallace Wilson donated the land at 1109 East Anthony in McKinney and the construction of the first church building began in December 1905. Many members donated their time and resources to the construction of the building. First Christian Church of McKinney also provided financial assistance for the construction which cost approximately $1,500. ​ On February 6, 1906, the first service (a special prayer meeting) was held at the building site. The building was completed on April 12, 1906. The new church was commonly known as the “Second Christian Church”, but the dedicated name of the church was “East McKinney Christian Church”. For several decades, the church flourished as members came from east McKinney and the rural areas outside of southeast McKinney. But the church did not survive the early years without problems. During the Great Depression, the church had to close its doors for a brief period of time. In the early 1930’s, there was simply not enough money to pay the bills. This did not last long as two members took it upon themselves to pay the bills and reopen the church doors for services again. ​ God provided the way and the church flourished again. In 1956, exactly 50 years after the first service, attendance had outgrown the original church building. So, plans for construction on another building at the same location began. The men who could work all day did so. Others with regular day jobs would help with construction in the late afternoon and evenings. Women assisted by pulling nails from lumber that was to be reused. On Saturdays, teenagers would also assist with the construction. The members of the church had banded together to complete this significant project, and the new building was dedicated on December 6, 1956. ​ The new building allowed East McKinney Christian Church to grow again. Members invited their friends, family and neighbors. People from all over McKinney and the surrounding areas were attending services regularly. This was especially true for Sunday School classes as over 300 people were regularly attending. Because of this growth, the church purchased three houses adjacent to the church building. This provided much needed parking area. One house was also converted to the church office and additional Sunday School classes. ​ As time went by, the congregation continued to grow and, once again, more room was needed. Because of this, plus other issues, it was decided to purchase land to build in the future. The church purchased five acres on West Virginia Street to construct a new building. Unfortunately, building on that site could not proceed. A few years later, the land at 509 South Graves Street was purchased. As plans for the new building developed, it was also decided to change the name of the church to bring a new identity to those who did not know us and give us a fresh start in bringing the lost to Christ. Hillcrest Christian Church held its first service at the new building on July 26, 1987. The dedication of the church occurred on September 20, 1987. Since that date, Hillcrest Christian Church has been and remains to be a very active part of the community. ​ Although Hillcrest Christian Church has never been a member of any denominational group or organization, the appropriate legal documents were filed on November 18, 1964 to be recognized as an Independent Christian Church. The church has retained that status to date. Since its inception on October 4, 1905, our church has been blessed with dedicated men and women who have taken personal responsibility for seeing that our past will never be forgotten and that the work of the Lord is done as He intends it to be now and in the future. Hillcrest Christian Church remains true to its past in being a friendly, caring, compassionate group of Christian people serving the Lord and our community with their abilities and love for each other. ​ **Please note that specific names of individuals who have served or helped build our church buildings are not included in this short history of our church. This is done in fear of overlooking anyone who has helped make our church what it was in the past or what it is today. ​

Job Post Position Part-Time Preaching Minister Description Hillcrest Christian Church is looking for a part-time/bi-vocational preacher. A qualified candidate will align with our statement of beliefs, will have 3 or more years of experience preaching on a weekly basis in a Restoration Movement church, will have evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in his life, and will be able to provide evidence of loving God and loving people. You will be responsible for preaching engaging, truth-filled sermons on a weekly basis, attending leadership meetings with the elders and deacons, connecting and building relationships with members of the church, continuing to grow in your faith and knowledge of scripture, and serving under the guidance of and partnering with the elders in caring for the church. To apply, please send the following to minister.search@hillcrestmckinney.org: 1. Your resume 2. Your statement of faith 3. A link to a recent sermon (video preferred)

Giving to Hillcrest We are so thankful for your partnership with us to further God's Kingdom. Every amount given to Hillcrest Christian Church is used to glorify God through our ministries in the church and in our local and international missions. "But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. " ​ 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 WAYS TO GIVE Online You can use the form on this page to give a one time gift or set up a recurring gift. PayPal PayPal donations can be sent to finance@hillcrestmckinney. Please select the "Friends and Family" option to avoid fees. Mail If you wish to mail a check, please send it to: ​ Hillcrest Christian Church 509 South Graves Street McKinney, TX 75069 In Person Each week attendees have an opportunity to give by placing their offerings in an offering tray located at the back of the sanctuary. Give Online

WELCOME OUR LOCATION Our church building is located near downtown McKinney at 509 S. Graves St. (see map below). We have plenty of parking available on the south side of the building. We also have several in-home bible studies available during the week. WHAT TIME DO YOUR BIBLE CLASSES AND SERVICES BEGIN? Our Sunday morning bible classes meet weekly at 9:30. Worship services start at 10:45am every Sunday but we encourage you to come a little early so we can get to know you and answer any questions you may have. Children's worship is available during the worship service. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? We have no expectations for attire. So, wear what makes you feel comfortable! You will see some people who are dressed up and some who are dressed casually. WHERE DO I GO WHEN I GET THERE? Stop by the Welcome Center just inside the main entrance where you can find helpful people who can answer your questions about Bible classes and our worship service. Then, head over to The Corner to grab coffee & donuts and meet some of our members. We are eager to get to know you! WHAT ARE SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES LIKE? Every Sunday, we try to model the early church in Acts 2:41-42. We come together to fellowship as a church family and worship God through song, prayer and the preaching of God’s Word. We also have a time of communion during every worship service to unify the church in remembering the suffering Christ endured in His body and the blood He shed for the forgiveness of our sins. We encourage all baptized believers to participate in communion as instructed in the bible. WHAT SONGS DO YOU SING? We sing a mix of hymns and contemporary worship songs with a focus on praising God our Father. DO I NEED A BIBLE? Bibles are available as you enter the sanctuary. If you do not have a Bible of your own, we would be more than happy to give you one! WHAT SHOULD MY CHILDREN DO DURING THE WORSHIP SERVICE? Children are welcome to join us during the worship service! We also have a nursery available for children under two years of age as well as a Children’s Church program during the sermon portion of our worship service. (See our HCC Kids page for more details.)

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS Jame and Naomi Kautt Tübingen, Germany kautt@christianchurch-teubingen.com ​ International Student Mission ​ Faye Kautt - c/o 2945 Meadow Green Dallas, TX 75234 (972) 241-8763 ​ German Mail: Mohlstr. 26 72074 Tübingen Germany 011-49-7071-255104 Pioneer Bible Translators (Multiple) Greg Pruett - President https://www.pioneerbible.org (972) 708-7406 ​ Pioneer Bible Translators 7500 West Camp Wisdom Road Dallas, TX 75236 ​ Stephen and Alisa Walton Moycullen, Ireland stephen@stephenandalisa.net http://www.stephenandalisa.net Toby Parker East-West Ministries http://www.eastwest.org/blog ​ ​ Kontakt Mission USA PO Box 825 Humboldt, TN 38343-0825 http://kontaktmissionusa.org

Interested in joining our life groups? We'd love for you to join us! Let us know in the message box below or through email (hillcrestoffice@hillcrestmckinney.org ) about which life group you are interested in. We will email you with more information as soon as possible. ​ ​ ​ Our current groups: ​ Norby's Life Group // Allen, TX // Thursdays @ 7pm ​ Love's Life Group // Breaking for the summer Phone (972) 542-6070 Email hillcrestoffice@hillcrestmckinney.org Social Media First Name Last Name Email I am a member at Hillcrest Which life group(s) are you interested in? Thanks for submitting! Send