Prayer for Afghanistan on Thursday, August 19 at 5:30 PM in the sanctuary | There is a crisis taking place in Afghanistan as thousands try to escape the country. Mission organizations, those who have assisted American forces, and our brothers and sisters in the faith are in a very dangerous position and many will lose their lives as Taliban forces take over control. Hillcrest is committed to Kingdom work all around the globe and our hearts are torn by the reality of what is happening in Afghanistan. The call to prayer is urgent.

Please join us to pray for God's mercy and peace in Afghanistan. Read more about this crisis here.
This week:
Our Hillcrest Auschwitz group tickets are sold out, but you can still purchase individual tickets through Union Station for a time that works for you to visit the exhibition on your own. Then plan to attend our optional events before and after the exhibit to enhance the experience. More here...
Optional Events surrounding the exhibit. We've designed three events to enhance the Auschwitz exhibit at Union Station. Symposium (8/19) and Film Showing (8/20) precede the exhibit and Debriefing (8/22) follows it. More about these events and sign up here.
Just ahead:
Men's Live Simulcast Conference on Friday, August 20. It's an opportunity to connect with other men and be challenged to grow in your relationship with God in all areas of life. See here for details, speaker information and sign up.
New Song Café is Saturday, August 21 from 6 to 7:30 PM at Hillcrest. It's a time for multiethnic believers to worship God in unity and features musicians, singers, spoken word artists, and praise dancers.
More here...
Men + Coffee on Sunday, August 22 | Connect with other men outside on the hill before the first service from 8 to 9 AM. Anyone can stop by, but if you want free coffee, see here to register for a free promo code to pick up a cup on your way to church.
Fourth Friday Concert on August 27 features Timbers which plays uplifting music that's simultaneously familiar and fresh. Join us at Franklin Park from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Invite a friend, bring a chair, and $$ for the Waffler food truck. More here...
Progressive Dinner for women on Saturday, August 28 | Join us for a night of fun, food and time together from 6:30 to 9 PM with a 50s theme you can dress up for! Bring an appetizer or dessert and we'll provide the main course as we rotate around different spaces in one location. Learn more and sign up...
Our last Hillcrest Golf Scramble of the summer is Tuesday, August 31 Meet us at Ironhorse Golf Club in Leawood to connect with men and women of all ages—people you know and new people you meet. The cost is $28 per person, per date. For tee times (starting at 5:30 PM,) sign up and more info, see here.
Celebrating Nate's Installation
Join us on Sunday, August 29 to celebrate Pastor Nate Powell's installation as our Lead Pastor. Tammy Swanson-Draheim, the Midwest Conference Superintendent, will be with us to officially welcome Nate into the Hillcrest community. This will be a time for Nate to make promises to us and we will make promises to him so we can pursue God's vision for Hillcrest together. The Service of Installation will take place at both the 9 and 10:30 AM services with Tammy preaching. —Jeff Kurtz, HGB Chair
Save the date!
Join us on Sunday, September 12 at 9 or 10:30 AM as we look back at the great things God has done and to look forward to our hope for this new season as God's Kingdom people. It's time to remember all that Hillcrest is and all that we will be.
Celebrate the end of summer and the start of a new season on September 12. The party will move outside after the service with inflatables, yard games, food trucks, and more until 1:30 PM. Bring a friend and get ready for fun!