Hillsboro UPC has a diversity of ministries to meet the needs of our diverse congregation and to provide opportunities for everyone to use their God-given interests, gifts, and talents to benefit the church and others.
If you would like to be involved in one of these ministries contact us at [email protected]
Our ministries reach across age groups and interests including groups for men, women, families, single adults, youth, and children. Wherever you are on your journey in life, whether you are just beginning to inquire about God or you already have a mature, spiritual relationship with Him, there is a place for you and another step you can take.
If you would like to be involved in one of these ministries contact us at [email protected]
Our ministries reach across age groups and interests including groups for men, women, families, single adults, youth, and children. Wherever you are on your journey in life, whether you are just beginning to inquire about God or you already have a mature, spiritual relationship with Him, there is a place for you and another step you can take.
Community and Outreach
Our goal is to see strong families in our community. we believe that if there are strong families, then we will have not only a strong future, but have a strong church. our Community and Outreach team work to see this vision come to fruition. Not only do they do street evangelism, block parties, school supply drives and minister to the needs of our community, but they strive to show the love of Jesus in all they do. We believe in Matthew 28:19 taking the gospel to the world, and working to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of our community and surrounding area.
Sunday SchoolThe Hillsboro UPC is driven to teach individuals of all ages the principles in the Word of God. It is only through learning the Word of God that one becomes acquainted with the God of the Word. Our Sunday School department is very active each Sunday morning from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. We offer classes for all age groups. These classes, toddler, kindergarten, beginner, primary, pre-teen, youth, young adult, and adult, are taught by energetic teachers who are devoted to the spiritual maturation of the students. The classrooms are decorated according to the theme of the lesson. Students enjoy songs, puppets, activities, snacks, and a Bible based lesson each Sunday morning. All children and adults are welcome to come and taste of the good things that the Hillsboro Sunday school has to offer.
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Social/Media Ministry
The purpose of our website, social media involvement and online presence is to provide information about Hillsboro UPC. Our website contains a calendar of events, e-mail addresses, and any pertinent information about the ministries of the church. Facebook & Instagram keep our friends and community up-to-date with what is going on. We gladly welcome all prayer requests through email. We welcome any feedback you may have concerning our media and social presence.
Bible Quizzing
Directors: Bro. Choyce and Sis. Devan Weatherly
The Bible quiz ministry is very active in the Hillsboro UPC. It is a 10 month ministry in which young people memorize several hundred verses of selected scripture each year. They attend quiz tournaments and compete with other young people from around the nation. If they win their state finals, they are granted the privilege to quiz at the national tournament in the Summer. Bible quizzing is fun, and it equips young people to be effective in the work of God. Some benefits of Bible quizzing include:
1. Personal discipline in study habits
2. Time management
3. Exercising of memory skills
4. Development of team skills
5. Travel opportunities
6. Character development
7. Improved academics
8. Teen fellowship
Knowing the Word of God makes one free from the bondages of this life to experience real liberty in Jesus Christ. Our prayer is that every young person would hide the Word in his heart so that he would not sin against God.
The Bible quiz ministry is very active in the Hillsboro UPC. It is a 10 month ministry in which young people memorize several hundred verses of selected scripture each year. They attend quiz tournaments and compete with other young people from around the nation. If they win their state finals, they are granted the privilege to quiz at the national tournament in the Summer. Bible quizzing is fun, and it equips young people to be effective in the work of God. Some benefits of Bible quizzing include:
1. Personal discipline in study habits
2. Time management
3. Exercising of memory skills
4. Development of team skills
5. Travel opportunities
6. Character development
7. Improved academics
8. Teen fellowship
Knowing the Word of God makes one free from the bondages of this life to experience real liberty in Jesus Christ. Our prayer is that every young person would hide the Word in his heart so that he would not sin against God.
Music Ministry
Director: Sis. Kaylynn Strawn
Music is a vital part of Pentecostal service. At Hillsboro UPC it goes beyond mere words set to beautiful chords, but it enters into a realm where one communicates with God, lifting Him up and exalting His name. We believe in doing just as the Bible instructs..”Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; praise Him with the psaltery and harp. Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with the stringed instruments and organs. Praise Him upon the loud cymbals; praise Him upon the high sounding cymbals. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise Ye the Lord.” (Psalms 150:3-6)
Everyone involved in music at Hillboro UPC – the Music Director, musicians, soloists, praise singers, children, and the choir – understand that anointed singing and music are an essential part of apostolic praise and worship.
Therefore, the goal of the music ministry is to:
1) create an atmosphere of praise and worship that ushers in the presence of the Lord;
2) foster a spirit of unity wherein people are comfortable praising the Lord;
3) prepare hearts for the preached word of God so that souls can commune with their creator.
"Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him” (Exodus 15:1-2).
“Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD” (Zechariah 2:10)
“I will sing with the spirit and I will sing with the understanding also” (1 Corinthians 14:15).
Music is a vital part of Pentecostal service. At Hillsboro UPC it goes beyond mere words set to beautiful chords, but it enters into a realm where one communicates with God, lifting Him up and exalting His name. We believe in doing just as the Bible instructs..”Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; praise Him with the psaltery and harp. Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with the stringed instruments and organs. Praise Him upon the loud cymbals; praise Him upon the high sounding cymbals. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise Ye the Lord.” (Psalms 150:3-6)
Everyone involved in music at Hillboro UPC – the Music Director, musicians, soloists, praise singers, children, and the choir – understand that anointed singing and music are an essential part of apostolic praise and worship.
Therefore, the goal of the music ministry is to:
1) create an atmosphere of praise and worship that ushers in the presence of the Lord;
2) foster a spirit of unity wherein people are comfortable praising the Lord;
3) prepare hearts for the preached word of God so that souls can commune with their creator.
"Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea. The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him” (Exodus 15:1-2).
“Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD” (Zechariah 2:10)
“I will sing with the spirit and I will sing with the understanding also” (1 Corinthians 14:15).
New Converts
Director: Choyce Weatherly
All new converts are invited to a Sunday morning class in which Dr. Choyce Weatherly, a licensed minister of the UPC, teaches systematic Bible studies. New converts are also given a prayer partner and offered additional Bible studies.
All new converts are invited to a Sunday morning class in which Dr. Choyce Weatherly, a licensed minister of the UPC, teaches systematic Bible studies. New converts are also given a prayer partner and offered additional Bible studies.
Ladies Life Ministry
Director Sis Kaylynn Strawn
Sis. Kaylynn Strawn, our pastor's wife, leads our ladies with grace and dignity. Our ladies group meets once a month. Check the church events calendar for dates. Ladies are also encouraged to attend the Texas Ladies Conference in March each year and become a "Diamond Club Member" for Mother's Memorial.
Sis. Kaylynn Strawn, our pastor's wife, leads our ladies with grace and dignity. Our ladies group meets once a month. Check the church events calendar for dates. Ladies are also encouraged to attend the Texas Ladies Conference in March each year and become a "Diamond Club Member" for Mother's Memorial.
Children's Church
Directors: Sis. Carol Duncan and Sis. Jessica Webb
From 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. on Wed. the children of Hillsboro UPC enjoy Children's Church. They entered a highly decorated “children’s room” with workers who are dressed to fit the curriculum. The characters of the Bible come to life for these kids as the principles of scripture begin to apply to their lives. We endeavor to introduce your children to Jesus Christ. It is our goal that your children encounter Jesus in every aspect of life. By the time your children leave our ministry it is our hope that they have formed a lifelong relationship with Jesus.
From 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. on Wed. the children of Hillsboro UPC enjoy Children's Church. They entered a highly decorated “children’s room” with workers who are dressed to fit the curriculum. The characters of the Bible come to life for these kids as the principles of scripture begin to apply to their lives. We endeavor to introduce your children to Jesus Christ. It is our goal that your children encounter Jesus in every aspect of life. By the time your children leave our ministry it is our hope that they have formed a lifelong relationship with Jesus.
Usher Ministry
Bro. Ray Duncan
Our church desires to be known as the most friendly church in town. We make a concentrated effort to have a team of people to greet each visitor. Bro. Ray Duncan assigns greeters and ushers their places so that they can fulfill the purpose of making all visitors feel comfortable and informed concerning the church.
Our church desires to be known as the most friendly church in town. We make a concentrated effort to have a team of people to greet each visitor. Bro. Ray Duncan assigns greeters and ushers their places so that they can fulfill the purpose of making all visitors feel comfortable and informed concerning the church.
Prayer Minstry
Prayer is the life-line of Hillsboro UPC. Jesus said “men ought always to pray and faint not”. We have children’s prayer, youth prayer, and adult prayer. Our pastor’s wife, Sis. Strawn, encourages all members to become involved in a targeted prayer group. These groups are to meet periodically to pray for a particular area of ministry. The WOW Prayer force meets 30 minutes prior to each service. Sis. Strawn usually shares a small devotional, prayer is made for special needs and for that particular service. We encourage all to attend WOW prayer force.
Bookstore
The Church has a bookstore at which you can purchase reading material for you spiritual maturation.
B.R.E.A.D. - Bible Reading Enriches Any Day
Directors: Bro. & Sis. Harris
There is no greater effort than reading your Bible through every year. This is the main purpose of B.R.E.A.D. ministry. It is a fellowship that helps keep everyone accountable. In January for those who finish their Bible reading in the previous year there is a fun outing that rewards those who complete this task.
There is no greater effort than reading your Bible through every year. This is the main purpose of B.R.E.A.D. ministry. It is a fellowship that helps keep everyone accountable. In January for those who finish their Bible reading in the previous year there is a fun outing that rewards those who complete this task.
Waco Life
Located in Waco TX at Turning Point (2708 Robinson Drive). We have services on Sunday at 2 P.M. and Thursday at 7:00 P.M. Waco Life began as a daughter work of Hillsboro UPC in 2013. Today, Waco-Life is self-supporting. Hillsboro UPC will always be the mother church of Waco Life, and we are excited how God has blessed this work.
New Life UPC of Whitney Texas
Pastor Clay Strawn & Rev. Choyce Weatherly
Located at Cedar Creek Refuge (395 FM 2604 Whitney, Tx). Bible studies are every 3rd Tuesday each month. New Life UPC of Whitney Texas began as a daughter work of Hillsboro UPC in September of 2023. This is a new daughter work with a growing ministry in the Whitney, Tx area. Come be a part of this new work.
Located at Cedar Creek Refuge (395 FM 2604 Whitney, Tx). Bible studies are every 3rd Tuesday each month. New Life UPC of Whitney Texas began as a daughter work of Hillsboro UPC in September of 2023. This is a new daughter work with a growing ministry in the Whitney, Tx area. Come be a part of this new work.
