We're praying individually and together during prayer week | See here for 7-Day Prayer Guide. See group prayer opportunities below:

►Tonight! Wednesday, February 25 – Pray for Our County & Leaders (Meet Together) at 6 PM by the Prairie Village Municipal Building (7700 Mission Rd. 66208) We'll gather to pray for those entrusted with leadership and decision-making. “Seek the peace and prosperity of the city… Pray to the Lord for it.” —Jeremiah 29:7

►Saturday, February 28 – Pray for Our Neighbors in Need (Meet Together) at 10 AM by House of Hope (7044 Antioch Rd. 66204) We'll pray for those experiencing hardship, loneliness, or uncertainty. “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” —Galatians 6:2

Join us on Sunday, March 1, at 9 or 10:45 AM or online, for worship and the next message from Nate Powell in John 18:10-11 about how Peter stood up for others, including Jesus. Peter would not tolerate injustice. When we pay attention to the things that offend God and break our hearts, we often find our calling. We'll receive communion together.

►Also on Sunday, March 1 – Gratitude & Blessing (Meet Together) / 9 AM, 10:45 AM, online. As part of our morning, we'll conclude PrayerWeek by thanking God and blessing our city. See you on Sunday!

Journey to the Cross, A Family Prayer Experience concludes on Sunday, March 1 | Join us after each service for a special interactive prayer experience in the chapel. Walk through hands-on prayer stations that are designed to help your family reflect on Jesus, grow in faith, and start the Lent season with purpose. For all ages.

We’re excited to conspire (in a good way) to give to Youth for Christ International during Lent. It's the same giving project in a new giving season!

Watch the video about this year's recipient and giving goal.

Will you help us raise $15,000 to give young people everywhere the opportunity to know and follow Jesus? Give in the envelopes on Sundays, text hillcrestcov to 77977 to give from your mobile device, mail your gift to Hillcrest with Lent Conspiracy in the memo line, or give here and select Lent Conspiracy as the giving type. Thank you in advance for how these funds will be put to good use through Youth for Christ International!

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

Hymn Sing on Sunday, March 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM | Join us in the chapel (new location) as we raise our voices together and sing some of the favorite hymns of our faith. Everyone is welcome!

Egg Scramble on Saturday, March 28, outside from 10 to 11:30 AM | Kids scramble by age group to collect as many eggs as they can. Enjoy music, donuts, coffee, inflatables, and door prize drawings throughout the entire morning. It’s fun. It’s free. It’s for the whole neighborhood. Egg Scramble Schedule: 10:15 AM: Toddlers–3 years; 10:30 AM: Preschool–Kindergarten; 10:45 AM: 1st–3rd Grade; 11 AM: 4th Grade and up. Invite your friends and neighbors to scramble with us!

Watch for empty eggs coming soon to the lobby on Sundays. Pick up a bunch to fill with candy and return by Sunday, March 22.

Serve at the Egg Scramble on Saturday, March 28, from 10 to 11:30 AM. Sign up to help set up, serve coffee and donuts, supervise inflatables, run games, welcome and register guests, direct cars and people, serve on the medical or safety teams, or donate pre-made door prize baskets here...

Check out what's happening with students at Hillcrest! Click to see Middle School or High School calendar for what's just ahead this winter and spring.

Julie Cook is retiring! Julie has been on staff for eleven years serving as Communications Director among other support roles. She is looking forward to spending more time with husband Mark and her family including two young grandsons. We will celebrate Julie's role at Hillcrest by gathering cards on Sunday, March 22 and 29. Her last day will be March 31.

Financial Update as of 1-31-2026:

Actual Giving: $901,875

Budgeted Giving: $938,130

Shortfall: -$36,255

See here 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!