Canceled tonight! Welcoming the Stranger is canceled because of weather. Please join us next Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary when we'll continue our exploration of a biblical approach to immigration with Jarrett Meek, director of Mission Adelante, extended by 1/2 hour to make up for this missed session. Childcare is no longer available. Notes from week one here...
Saturday!
Emotions Workshop is Saturday, February 15 | Join Natalie Moultrie and Angela Powell as they discuss emotionality and the importance of balancing the expression and understanding of our emotions with exploring how this balance relates to our personal journeys, mutual respect for others, and most importantly, our relationship with Jesus. Sign up here.
Sunday!
Our exploration of John continues this Sunday, February 16 |Join us for worship and the next message in this section from Nate Powell called the Way of Love in John 14:15-31 where Jesus promises the Holy Spirit. See you at 9 or 10:45 AM in person or online here...
Meet a Missionary this Sunday! | Emma works with husband, Carl, in Japan building relationships with young families and college students and sharing the gospel with them. Her team focuses on relational discipleship, for their church to grow in depth and number, and teaching their friends what it means to follow Jesus in the context of Japanese culture. And Emma grew up at Hillcrest!
RSVP below for Sunday's Good Neighbor Team lunch and interest meeting.Hillcrest partnered with Mission Adelante to form a Good Neighbor Team which supports new families settling in our communities by setting up apartments, helping with transportation, or donating items. See hereto see 5 levels of serving and to sign up for the lunch and interest meeting at 12 PM in Fellowship Hall.
Help welcome families in the Mission Adelante Refugee Resettlement program by donating items for Kids' Kits or Hygiene Kits. See here to indicate what you will purchase and bring to the sanctuary lobby by February 27. More about local outreach here...
Join us on Sunday, February 23. Women of all ages talk, share, create, experience and are encouraged. We use simple prompts to facilitate real conversation. Join us in the Staff Lounge from 10:45 AM to 12 PM. No sign up needed.
Caregivers Support group on Tuesday, February 25 meets at 1:30 PM in the Hillcrest prayer room. Caregivers need care and encouragement, too! This once-a-month group gathers to listen and pray with each other. Please use the office entrance.
March!
Brunch Potluck after each service on Sunday, March 2. We'll provide cinnamon rolls, egg casserole dishes and drinks. A-M bring a sweet breakfast dish; N-Z bring a savory breakfast dish. All ages welcome. More about what to bring here...
Ash Wednesday Service on March 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the sanctuary. The ashes of Ash Wednesday remind us that we are only human and if we are to be more, we must rely on God to bring something new. More here...
Hymn Sing now on Wednesday, March 12 at 6:30 PM | Join us in the sanctuary to sing (or just listen to) some of the favorite hymns of our faith. This would be a great opportunity to bring a friend or neighbor to Hillcrest. Everyone is welcome!
Financial Update as of 1-31-2025:
Actual Giving: $952,511
Budgeted Giving: $1,017,038
Shortfall: -$64,527
Thank you for your faithful, joyful and hopeful giving to what God is doing through Hillcrest! See here for ways to give.
Help replenish T.A.G. Bags! Watch this video for how you can pick up a bag, fill with suggested grocery items, and return to our shelves for people to take and give to those with food insecurity. More here...
AARP Tax Prep | Kansas residents can receive free tax prep by AARP volunteers at Hillcrest. Please call Glen Penner at 913-707-3013 to set up your appointment (required) on Tuesdays through April 8 (or until full) in Room 205. No walk-ins.
