Good Friday | April 18. Join us at 6:30 PM to remember the passion of Jesus as he laid his life down for you and me. Death could not slow him, and the tomb could not hold him—he gave himself freely that we might live. We will remember and praise him. All ages are welcome to be part of this service. No childcare available. | | Easter | April 20. Jesus is the resurrection and the life, and he changes us. We'll gather to remember the empty tomb and the emotional reunion of Jesus and his followers. We'll also have baptisms! Regular kids programming for birth to 5th grade during the 9 AM service only. Join us at 9 or 10:45 AM or online. | | | | Stop by our tables in the lobby to sign journals for our nine seniors. It's a way for the whole church to write a Scripture, prayer, or words of encouragement to support these students as they graduate from high school. Sundays thru April 27. | | | For what's just ahead, see below or here... | | | |
Help Hillcrest host the Annual Ministry Celebration of the Midwest Conference. Sign up here to help with childcare for our guests or special cleaning projects prior to the conference.
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1 Corinthians-part 1 Women's Thursday Bible Study starts April 24 | Walk with us through this video study with Pastor Gary Hamrick followed by table discussion
for women of all ages. Meets from 9:30 to 11:30 AM in Fellowship Hall through June 12. All materials are provided. No sign-up required. Questions? Email Dana Ator
at dana.ator@gmail.com.
| | Caregiver Support Group meets on Tuesday, April 29 | Caregivers need care and encouragement, too! Meet with others who understand your daily challenges. As caregivers we'll listen, encourage each other, share tips, and support and pray together. Caring for the Caregiver meets once a month on Tuesdays, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM in the Hillcrest Prayer Room. | | Cinco de Mayo-themed Brunch Potluck on Sunday, May 4 after each service in Fellowship Hall. Hillcrest provides the main dish: Mexican egg casserole. You bring a side dish to share. Last names A-M bring a savory dish (muffins, pastries, churros); N-Z bring fruit, parfaits, yogurt and granola. We'll have a cake to celebrate our graduating seniors. | | Healing the Wounds of Our Heart Workshop on Sunday, May 4 at 12:15 PM | Join us for the potluck and then head to Room 204 for this workshop. Using American Bible Society materials and led by Natalie and Mel, we'll learn to make space to allow God to heal us when we are heartbroken, suffering and grieving, or lonely. More. Sign up here... | | Man Night at SERV on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 PM | Join us at SERV at 91st and Metcalf in Overland Park for an eventful evening of friendly competition, great company, and plenty of fun on the pickleball courts! Bring $$ for food. This is a good opportunity to meet up with guys you know and guys you haven't met yet. Invite a friend! Sign up here to let us know you will be there. | | Serve at Adelante Thrift on Saturday, May 10 | Join other Hillcresters from 10 AM to noon to sort clothes and household items or do light cleaning. Build relationships while impacting a community. Proceeds from sales at the thrift store benefit Mission Adelante, one of our long-time local mission partners in Kansas City, KS. More about Mission Adelante here. Sign up here... | | Serve Team Celebration on Wednesday, May 14 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM at the Heppner house. This event is for everyone serving at Hillcrest, whether with kids ministries, prayer, safety, greeters, etc. It’ll be Hawaiian themed so get your outfits/shirts ready! We’ll have Hawaiian Bros for food, games, tropical juice boxes, giveaways, and more! Sign up here... | | 2025 Vision Desserts May 17-June 15 | As we move through 2025, it is time to renew our vision of who God is calling us to be. Our spring Vision Desserts will begin this important work through discussion and prayer. Join us for this opportunity to multiply our hope in what God is going to do. Sign up here to reserve your best times from several options. Childcare is available for a few of the dates. | | Mission Trip Car Wash Fundraiser on Sunday, May 18 from 9 AM to noon. Get your car sparkling clean while supporting a great cause! Drop your car off at the Hillcrest Student Center before the 9 AM service and no later than 10:30 AM. Our fantastic team will wash your vehicle (while you worship) for a free will offering. Every dollar donated will go toward helping cover the mission trip costs. | | Fourth Friday Concert at Franklin Park on May 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Join us where Roe and Somerset meet in Prairie Village for live music from the Recliners, a classic rock cover band, food available for purchase from a local food truck, and community (that’s YOU) for a fun evening for all ages! Bring a lawn chair, grab some friends, and enjoy a music-filled night under the trees. | | Thank you for an eggcellent scramble! | | Thank you to our Serve Team and everyone who attended the Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday. Kids of all ages enjoyed time outside on inflatables, danced to music, snacked on donuts, won door prizes, and scrambed for eggs. We welcomed long-time friends, preschool families, and new neighbors! | | | | | |
Financial Update as of March 31, 2025:
Actual Giving: $1,161,196
Budgeted Giving: $1,227,659
Shortfall: $66,463.32
Thank you for your faithful, joyful and hopeful giving to what God is doing through Hillcrest! See here for ways to give.
| | | Holiday Office Hours | Hillcrest offices will be closed on Monday, April 21 in observance of Easter Monday. | | | | | |
