Join us this Sunday at 9 or 10:45am or online. Pastor Nate Powell will share the message Already New and Colossians 3:5–17. Paul calls the church to a decisive break with the old life, putting to death, ridding themselves of, and stripping off everything that belonged to who they used to be. The reason this is possible is not willpower but identity: you have taken off the old self and put on the new self, which is being renewed in the image of its Creator. The new life is clothed in compassion, kindness, humility, patience, and above all love, held together by the peace of Christ and expressed in everything done in the name of Jesus with a heart full of thankfulness.

Celebrating the Retirement of Meg Luchies & Julie Cook



Meg Luchies is retiring after 28 years of serving the church in the Finance Office. She has been an integral part of our ministry team and her lengthy service to the church is greatly appreciated. Meg, we will miss you and we celebrate your new chapter of retirement and time with family and friends! Well deserved!

Julie Cook is retiring after 13 years of serving in various roles and most recently as our Director of Communications. Julie has also been an integral part of our ministry team and her lengthy service to the church is also greatly appreciated. Julie, you will also be missed and we celebrate your new chapter as well! Also, well deserved!

Finance Office Transition Announcement

To help the Finance Office of Hillcrest to stay connected and responsive, a email address is now in place. Effective immediately, please send all communications you would have been sent to Meg Luchies directly to finance@hillcrestcov.org. We appreciate your help with this transition

Financial Update and Message from Hillcrest Governance Board

Update on Giving:

Budgeted Giving: $1,276,151

Actual Giving: $1,177,762

Shortfall: -$98,389

God loves a cheerful giver, and we are blessed by the generosity of our members. Prayerfully consider whether you can help close this shortfall.

Click the button below to set up a one-time or recurring gift to the general fund, which supports the mission and all ministries at Hillcrest. Even a gift of $50 a month goes a long way to introduce kids to Jesus, live-stream our services, reach out locally, and share the Gospel globally. Thanks for giving!

Update from the Board:

We are excited to announce that the Nominating Committee has selected delegates for this year's annual events! These representatives help connect Hillcrest to the broader work of our conference and denomination.



+ In April: Laura McConwell, Jennifer Ersing, Lori Gossenauer, and Nate Powell traveled to Littleton, CO, for the Midwest Conference Ministry Celebration.

+ In June: Dave & Jessica Fick, and Nate & Angela Powell will attend Gather 2026 in Scottsdale, AZ.

Please keep these teams in your prayers as they gather with the wider Covenant family. If you would like to be a delegate to a future event, please comment on a Connection card.

For what's just ahead, see below or here...

UPDATE: Married People Night is Cancelled 

Apologies for any inconvenience, this event is being cancelled for Friday night.

2026 Vision Desserts / thru June 11 / Sign Up Today

Springtime means new growth and new life. It also means Hillcrest's Vision Desserts are gearing up. Each year we meet together to celebrate the vision God has planted at Hillcrest: pursuing new life together in Jesus. Sign up for a Vision Dessert to celebrate stories, engage in the vision, and pray for God to move in us and through us. Sign up through the button below.

+ There are multiple options so check the boxes for all the ones that work in your schedule.

+ We are offering childcare at 3 of the desserts.

+ The 90 minutes will include some updates, conversation, and some good desserts/snacks.

+ Vision Desserts are offered thru June 11 at a variety of times.

Sun May 24 9am Worship Together Outdoors / Bring a Chair or Blanket

One Service Sunday is coming. We’re pressing pause on our normal schedule and gathering as one church for a single outdoor service. This is a chance to worship together, see the full Hillcrest family, and be reminded that we’re pursuing new life together in Jesus. Kids and Students will worship with us. Bring a chair or blanket and come ready to follow Jesus, welcome everyone, and love all. FYI - We'll do it again on July 5th.

Fri May 22 6;30-8:30pm at Franklin Park / Food Truck On-Site

Join us for an evening of live music, good food, and easy summer vibes. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and settle in as the Moon City Big Band brings their high-energy 18-piece ensemble that celebrates the rich legacy of big band jazz Kansas City is known for. Plus, come hungry! We'll have a food truck on-site for you to purchase amazing food to enjoy while you listen. It's the perfect way to kick off your weekend! We'd love to see you there and invite friends!

KIDJAM VBS June 15-17 / 6-8:15pm / Kindergarten - 5th Grade / Free!

Join us for an epic, three-day experience where kids discover who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. Through storytelling, worship, and engaging activities, kids (Kinder–5th grade) will explore God’s Kingdom and begin to see how their lives are being made new in Jesus. Invite a friend or neighbor to join you.

Online Registration Closes on Thursday, June 11. If you miss the online registration deadline, you can arrive early to register on June 15. Register Today! Sign up through the button below.

SERVE AT KIDJAM!

KidJam is coming, and it’s one of the ways we get to show up for kids as a church, helping them follow Jesus, feel like they belong, and know they are loved. Right now, 30 people have said yes, and we’re building a full team of 73. Don’t wait to jump in. When you step in early, it helps us build something strong together.

Help replenish our T.A.G. Bag supply! Our shelves are nearly empty of bags of shelf stable groceries for people to take and give. Please pick up a bag with suggested items, fill and return. It helps meet hunger needs every week at Hillcrest.