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This Sunday Worship
9 & 10:45AM
God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Pastor Nate Powell Scripture: Ephesians 2:8–9, Matthew 20:1-16
Have you ever been given a gift so large, so extravagant, so ridiculously generous you had a hard time accepting it? There is something inside you that says I need to earn this. God helps those that help themselves is very much a phrase about earning grace, earning the right to claim God’s forgiveness. We don’t claim anything of God’s. But we do get to receive it.
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Barry's Retirement Celebration
SUN SEPT 27
We previously announced Barry St. John's retirement and we're excited to honor him on Sunday, September 27! Bring a note of congratulations or anything that you'd like to share to let him know how much he has been appreciated at Hillcrest. Barry has been part of the Tech Serve Team for 17 years! And he’s been on staff since 2022.
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Blaine Larsen in Concert Supporting Search KC!
THURS 7-8:30PM / FREE FOR EVERYONE!
Join us for an eventing of great music with an even greater purpose. Invite friends and join us at Hillcrest on Thursday, September 24 from 7-8:30pm, for a FREE benefit concert featuring country artist Blaine Larsen, supporting our ministry partner Search KC!
Whether you’ve supported Search KC for years or are just discovering their mission, this is a night you won’t want to miss. Enjoy great music, connect with friends, hear inspiring stories of hope, and discover how God is changing lives right here in Kansas City.
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All-Church Clean Up Day
SAT SEPT 26 8:30AM-11:30AM
Join us Saturday morning, September 26, for our Clean Up Day as we spruce up our grounds and indoor spaces for a new season of worship, ministry, and fellowship! Bring hand pruners, loppers, gloves, and safety glasses. Most of the work will be outdoors, but there will be a few cleaning and organizing projects inside. There will be projects for all ages and abilities, so bring the family and lend a hand—no sign-up needed, just show up!
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Donations Drop Off
BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO THE CHURCH SUN SEPT 27
This Sunday, September 27, Hillcrest is partnering with Mission Adelante Thrift Store for a Donation Drive! From 8:30–11am, bring your new or gently used clothing, shoes, linens, tools, housewares, or furniture and drop them off at the Adelante Thrift truck parked in the parking lot on the north side of the sanctuary. Your donations do more than clear out a closet, they help support Mission Adelante’s work right here in KC, including English classes, citizenship training, kids’ camps, and other programs that invest in our neighbors. Clean out. Bring it in. Love our neighbors.
More? Contact Nate Severson.
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TAG Bags Need Donations
GRAB A BAG AT THE CHURCH & FILL WITH FOOD ITEMS
Hillcrest, our TAG (Take and Give) bags are running low, and people in our community need your help! Grab a bag, fill it with nonperishable food items like peanut butter, oatmeal or cereal, rice or pasta, canned fruits or vegetables, beans, chunky soup, canned meals, mac and cheese, and breakfast or granola bars. Bring your filled TAG bag back to church and help us share the love of Jesus with our neighbors in a simple, practical way!
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3 Weeks for Questions & Conversations on Faith
BEGINS SUN SEPT 27 / STAFF LOUNGE
Starting Point is a 3-week opportunity to ask and explore the questions you didn’t know you could ask in church. In each session, we identify one question and foster an open, authentic conversation about it. Join others as we explore your questions, why they matter, and what to do with them in your search for faith.
Sept 27 Can We Know the Truth About Anything (Especially About God)?
Oct 4 Why Should I Trust What the Bible Has to Say?
Oct 11 I'm a Good Person—Isn't That Enough?
More? Contact Jason Heppner.
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Married People Night
FRI OCT 2 / 6:30-8:30PM / LL OF STUDENT CENTER
Join us for a special night called, “Married People”…a night where faith, love, and laughter collide for an unforgettable evening! We will have live music, delicious food, and fun games that'll have you and your spouse smiling from ear to ear. Also, you will get to connect with other married couples in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, sharing stories, and building meaningful friendships. But the real highlight? Hear from our guest speaker Ken Howard as he shares his story and offers heartfelt guidance on nurturing and strengthening your marriage so you can make the most of your journey together.
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Do Good Together Across Kansas City!
SUN OCT 10 / PROJECT DETAILS OUTSIDE THE SANCTUARY
On October 10, we’re scattering across Kansas City to serve alongside our local mission partners and discover what God is already doing through their ministries and find new ways to join them long after October 10. Stop by the information table outside the sanctuary, over the next three Sundays, to explore the projects, meet our partners, and find a time and place that works for you. One day. One city. One church. Doing good together.
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Don't Go It Alone... Find Your People
YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP FOR LIFE GROUPS
Ready to find your place? If you have not yet signed up, no worries. Sign up through the form below and we’ll help connect you with a group where you can belong, grow, and pursue new life together in Jesus.
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Join Us for Women's Bible Study
THURSDAYS 9:30AM / FELLOWSHIP HALL
Join us for study and fellowship as we continue our journey through Revelation with Pastor Gary Hamrick’s book, Standing on the Edge of Eternity.
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