Next at Hillcrest
New Sermon Series at 9 or 10:30 AM through May 5 | Join us for By the Book, our new series exploring how the Bible is unlike any other book we encounter. We can pick it up and read it and totally miss the point. We’ll spend five weeks learning about the Bible in all its beauty and power to change our lives if we let it. Nate Powell will begin the series with a message called, It's Not a Book, It's a Library. We hope to see you in person or online! See here for bookmark content.
Sign a journal and encourage a senior! On Sundays through April 28, we will have senior journals in the lobby to write words of affirmation, encouragement or prayers. Whether you know these students or not, your words will bless them as they move into their next phase of life.
Lunch-N-Learn on Saturday, April 27 | Speakers who have loved ones with mental health conditions share their experiences and how to best support them. Sign up for this topic and light lunch from 11:30 AM to 2 PM in Room 204 here...
Woman to Woman Gathering is Sunday, April 28 | Women of all ages and stages are invited to this once-a-month gathering from 10:30 to 11:30 AM in Room 203. We'll talk, share, create, experience and be encouraged using simple prompts. No sign-up needed.
Save the Date for our Serve Team Celebration on Sunday, April 28 | If you are serving in a ministry area at Hillcrest, you are invited to be celebrated from 6:30 to 8 PM in Fellowship Hall. We are SUPERthankful to have you as part of our team, so our theme for the night is SUPERheroes. To make it SUPERfun, come dressed for the occasion. Sign up here...
Cinco de Mayo-themed All Church Potluck on Sunday, May 5 from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM in Fellowship Hall. We are switching who brings what! We'll still provide the main dish and drinks. Last names with N-Z, bring a potato, pasta, or veggie dish; A-M, bring a dessert or salad.
Hymn Sing is Wednesday, May 8 | Join us from 6:30 to 8 PM in the sanctuary as we raise our voices together and sing (or just listen to) some of our favorite hymns of the faith using real hymnals. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend!
Man Night at SERV is Wednesday, May 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. We'll play pickleball (FREE), hang out (bring a friend) and eat great food (bring $$ for food). Please note that SERV is a cashless establishment. They accept Apple Pay and all credit cards as valid forms of payment. The registration deadline is May 13. Sign up here...
Join other Hillcresters to serve at Adelante Thrift on the third Saturday each month. Next date: 5/18 (10 AM to Noon). We will sort donations and hang up clothing for the store. Feel free to come for part or all of the time and bring a friend who cares about serving our community. Contact Ashley with questions. Sign up here.
Alaska Mission Trip Fundraiser on Sunday, May 19 from 9 AM to noon at the Student Center. Just drop off your car before church and come out to a freshly washed car following the service. Donations are freewill offerings and divided among those participating in the car wash.
Join us for the first of two summer concerts on Friday, May 24 | Bring your family to Franklin Park from 6:30 to 8:30 PM with your own chair, picnic basket, and beverages (non-alcoholic). Invite a friend and plan to join us. The concert features Hard@Play, who play classic rock.
Making a Plan & Leaving a Legacy is Wednesday, May 29 from 5 to 6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall | What are ways to maximize the investments you are making in the lives of others and in your community of faith? As laws changes, new opportunities become available. Join us to hear from Dan Melgren who will help people think through financial legacies as part of his work with Covenant Trust. Learn about basic estate planning, charitable gift planning, and opportunities to plan well. Dessert provided! Sign up here...
Join us on June 2 from 6:30 to 8 PM in the Student Center for a prayer and worship night focused on God's goodness for all generations. There will be testimonies of answered prayer, a focused time on praying for all generations to know Jesus and learning how to encounter the Holy Spirit as we ask for boldness to share his faithfulness in our own lives. All generations are welcome. Afterwards we'll enjoy ice cream together!
Save the date for KidJam June 10-12 with Family Night on June 9 | KidJam is 3 summer nights of awesome fun for kids who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. It's a great time to invite neighbors and friends to join us as we explore the Bible through worship, games, missions and art! Sign up here...
Serve at KidJam! Be the person who shows up for kids at Hillcrest by serving as kid and preschool group leaders, games and craft leaders, registration, decoration, preparation, welcome, parking, and refreshments. Invite a friend or small group and serve together! Sign up here...
Houseboats Summer Camp August 5 to 9 at Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas. This unique experience is designed for high school students and adult leaders to retreat for a week, camp on the water, build community, and connect with Jesus. See more about this Hillcrest Student Ministry trip and sign up by May 15 for early bird price here...
God has uniquely equipped you to serve his people with your time and talents. We would love to help you find your best way to serve at Hillcrest. Serving with others is a great way to meet people, deepen connections and find purpose. Sign up online.