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New Sermon Series starts January 4! Join us on Sundays at 9 or 10:45 AM or online, for worship and a message from Shift 2026. Welcome to the new year! Our lives are made up of all the things we do every day out of habit. At Hillcrest, we follow Jesus, welcome everyone, and love all. As we create new habits around these spiritual movements, we experience a different kind of life. What are the new habits and training exercises you can engage in as we begin this new year together?

January 4: Get Unstuck; January 11: New Habits; January 18: Stop Trying

Your faith needs friends, people who encourage you, challenge you, pray with you, and walk with you as you grow closer to Jesus. One of the best ways to pursue new life together in Jesus is by joining a small group. Intergenerational groups, couples' groups, men’s/women’s groups, young adult groups, prayer groups, and more meet at various times during the week. New groups launch the week of January 11, and we would love to help you find the one that fits you best. Indicate your interest here, and our team will personally reach out to guide you into a group where you can grow, belong, and build the kind of relationships your faith thrives on.

Serve at Adelante Thrift on Saturday, January 10 from 10 AM to noon. Working with other Hillcresters, we'll 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. Adelante Thrift Store supports Mission Adelante Ministries, one of our mission partners in KCK. Sign up here...

Song & Story Night IS January 14 AT 6:30 PM in the sanctuary. Song & Story Night is a relaxed evening designed to refresh your heart and reconnect you with God and one another. It’s a time when our whole church family, kids, students, and adults, come together to worship, pray, and hear real stories of how Jesus is moving in people’s lives. As you listen, sing, and share in community, our hope is that you leave feeling encouraged, uplifted, spiritually renewed, and more aware of God’s presence at work around you. We’ll have FREE Chick-fil-A nuggets and strips and homemade desserts, so come hungry, spiritually and literally, and experience a night that fills your soul and brings our church family closer together.

New Year | New Study—Thursdays, January 15 through May 21, 2026 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. Join us as we begin our journey through Standing on the Edge of Eternity. This book and video study by Pastor Gary Hamrick explores End Times according to Revelation. Women of all ages are welcome to attend. Please purchase the book in preparation for the study. Reading assignments and study questions are included in the book. No sign-up required. Questions? Email Dana Ator at

Caregivers Support Group meets on fourth Tuesdays 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.

Sunday, February 1, after each service | Join us for a brunch-themed potluck packed with good food and even better company! Hillcrest provides the main dish; you bring a dish to share and settle in for a time of connection, and community.

A–M: Bring a savory favorite (like frittata, quiche, baked oatmeal, or your go-to quick bread).
N–Z: Bring a sweet treat (think coffee cake, cinnamon rolls, French toast, pancakes, scones, fruit).

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.