Next at Hillcrest
New Sermon Series! Bright Side | Reach Others Join us to grow in your desire and ability to live your faith out loud. That doesn't mean you need to pick up a bullhorn and stand on a street corner. As you develop meaningful one-on-one relationships with others, the Spirit of God will move. In simple moments - over coffee, at work, or in your backyard - you can find genuine conversations about life and God. Join us at 9 or 10:45 AM or online here.
There's a new outreach ministry being launched at Hillcrest & serving with people from other churches in the metro area well, that is a Listening ministry. It's about going into communities around the KC metro area and setting up listening spaces- and we engage people and show Jesus's love- just by listening to others. It's called Side Walk Talk KC-Metro. Last training date is September 27, which includes how to be empathetic and active listeners. If you are interested- you can RSVP here... Video demonstrating how the Side Walk Talk-KC Chapter works here... See here for more...
Married People Night is Friday, October 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the Lower Level of the Student Center | It's an evening where faith, love, and laughter come together. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and fun games designed to help you and your spouse reconnect. The theme for the evening will be "focusing on the fundamentals" with Marriage and Family Therapist Ken Howard. Ken will cover a wide range of foundational thinking, tools, and strategies, all geared to one goal—creating greater intimacy with each other. Sign up here. *Free childcare offered (must register for childcare on registration form.)
4-Week Spiritual Parenting Class on Sundays, October 5-26 from 10:45 to 11:45 AM in the Chapel. Together, we'll rethink what it means to raise kids who know and love Jesus, explore ideas like identity, storytelling, serving, and being in community. For parents of toddlers through preteens. See here for more and to sign up.
Serve at Adelante Thrift on Saturday, October 11 | Serve with other Hillcresters on the second Saturday of each month from 10 AM to noon. The store in KCK funds the non-profit Mission Adelante. You’ll sort clothes and household items or do some light cleaning as needed. Build relationships while impacting a whole community. Meet us at Adelante Thrift, 3720 State Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Email Ashley with questions. Sign up to serve here...
Infant Baptism & Child Dedication on Sunday, October 19 | Baptism and dedication are beautiful ways to commit your child to God and invite your church family to walk with you in that journey. Infant Baptism at 9 AM service. Infant or Child Dedication at 10:45 AM service. Register here...
Caregivers Support Group meets on Tuesday, October 28, from 1:30 to 3 PM in Room 203. Caregivers need care and encouragement, too! This once-a-month group gathers to listen and pray with each other. Please use the office entrance.
Save the date! Song & Story Night is Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the sanctuary | Get ready for an extraordinary night with our whole church family! Join us for powerful worship, heartfelt prayer, and inspiring stories of life change
Every person has a name. Every name has a story. And every story matters to God. Song & Story Nights give kids, students, and adults the chance to share how Jesus has transformed their lives, and together we get to celebrate God’s power to redeem and renew. When we listen to one another’s stories, we hear the Gospel come alive.
Your story matters, and someone needs to hear it. Don’t miss this night to gather, worship, listen, and be reminded of the amazing ways God is at work among us.
Let’s Do Good Together on Saturday, November 8: ONE DAY ONLY! Make an impact in our community by teaming up with people to serve at various local organizations. Pick from several options and sign up as an individual, as a family for kid-friendly activities, with a friend, or get your small group involved. Options include engaging with youth, sorting items, cooking a meal, cleaning, painting, dropping off donations, preparing Thanksgiving boxes, and more.
Together, we can make a big difference in just a couple of hours. Serve opportunities available for all ages and abilities. More details and sign-ups available soon!
Card Care Ministry reaches out to connect and let others know they are seen, supported, and loved. If you know someone who could use support, encouragement, or a kind word, the Hillcrest Card Care Ministry will send them a card. See here to let us know the recipient's information.