Locally
Three Levels of Commitment to reach out to the community:
Choose one of these opportunities to connect with God’s work in the world and to people who can help you grow.
LEVEL ONE | 1-hour or less commitment
Neighborhood Canvas for Block Party: Wednesday, September 3, from 5 to 6 PM. Help us invite our neighbors from nearby apartment complexes to the Hillcrest Block Party. Pairs will hang invites on doors. Our goal is to give out 200 invitations!
Click here to sign up to distribute invitations.
LEVEL TWO | 2-hour commitment once a month
Serve at Adelante Thrift: Saturday, September 13, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Adelante Thrift Store supports Mission Adelante Ministries in KCK. Help the store prepare to meet the needs of the community by sorting clothing and items, stocking racks, and price labeling at the direction of thrift store staff. Next dates: October 11 and November 8.
Click here to sign up to serve in the Adelante Thrift Store.
Mission Adelante is an urban ministry in Kansas City, Kansas that serves immigrants and refugees from all places. Founded in 2005, they equip and empower children, youth, and adults in life and faith. On a community scale, they establish collaborative initiatives, like Adelante Thrift, that contribute to the flourishing of their neighborhood. Visit www.missionadelante.org/observe to learn more.
LEVEL THREE | 2+ hours & then flexible
A. The Listening Ministry (new initiative at Hillcrest): Saturday, August 30, 11 AM to 1:30 PM (lunch provided). Learn to meet people in our greater KC community and listen to their stories. Listening to others is a powerful way to express God’s love for them. Training will include how to be empathetic and active listeners. This is the first step in joining the team.
Sign up for Listening Training on August 30 here.
B. Relational Evangelism Workshop: Saturday, September 13, from 9 AM to 3 PM. This half-day, relationally driven workshop is designed to help you effectively tell others about Jesus in your everyday life. Rick Mumford guides participants through a six-part workshop (including lunch!) that helps us see clearly what Jesus meant when he talked about making disciples.
Sign up for this half-day workshop here.