Love through serving.

Invest in a child’s life. Volunteer to serve on Sundays.  Our HCKids program is growing! To learn what it looks like to be part of the HCKids Team, write HCKids on the connection card or email Nicole Guthrie at nguthrie@hillcrestcov.org.

Serve at Freedom Fire Friday Outreach. March 2 from 5:45 to 8 PM. Freedom Fire needs small groups or family groups to serve at this family-friendly outreach night. You’ll play games with the kids, have a short devotional, and a pizza meal brought by Hillcrest volunteers. Contact Andrea Mahurin to sign up at 913-568-2499 or abmahurin@gmail.com. Click here to learn more about this long-time partner of Hillcrest.

Hillcrest Refugee Dinner Join us on Wednesday, February 28. All are invited to dinner and begin to build friendships with refugees from the KC area and share the love of God. You'll hear stories about how refugees are learning English, adapting to American culture and making progress in going to college and finding jobs. Please bring a side dish or dessert and meet us in Fellowship Hall from 6 to 8 PM.  Click here to RSVP.

Save the date for Amped VBS. Mark your calendar for this summer’s Vacation Bible School: Monday through Thursday, June 18 to 21. Kids will learn four truths: God is with you, God has a plan for you, Jesus is alive! and You are part of a bigger story. All while having the most AMPED time of their lives! Stay tuned for opportunities of how you can help make it happen.

Love through giving.

Mexican-themed Fundraising Lunch Next Sunday! February 25 Plan now to have lunch with us 11 AM to 1 PM in Fellowship Hall and donate what you would normally spend on a Sunday lunch out to help send our high school students to CHIC. Want to help? Contact Clarissa Figueiredo cfigueiredo@hillcrestcov.org.

What is CHIC (Covenant High in Christ)? Click here to learn about CHIC 2018, a once every three year high school gathering that will happen this summer from July 14 to 20 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Email Clarissa at cfigueiredo@hillcrestcov.org for more information.

Fill Hope Bags for Exodus Cry. Return by February 25. Make an impact in the lives of women in the sex trafficking industry in KC by filling bags with items that show they are known by a God who loves them. Pick up empty bags at our table in the lobby on Sunday, fill with the list of needed items like a local resource packet, makeup, toiletries, journals, Bibles, devotionals and return by Sunday, February 25. The Hillcrest Justice Team will deliver the bags to Exodus Cry, a local organization that reaches out and shares HOPE. Click here to learn more about the Justice Team. Click here to learn more about Exodus Cry.

Green bags are up for grabs! If you or someone you know needs groceries take a bag or two the next time you leave the building. Bags are located at select doors.

More!

Immerse: Beginnings Journey through the first five books of the Bible. Read Genesis through Deuteronomy and engage in simple book club-style conversations with others. Click here to read more about Immerse: Beginnings with links to online resources including leader guides, videos, audio version and more. Click here to purchase a copy of the book for $9. Books are also available for purchase between services in the library on Sundays through February 25.

Preschool Enrollment is open for the 2018-2019 School Year. We've expanded the days and classes offered and expect classes to fill quickly! If you have interest or questions please contact Gretchen Gordon at ggordon@hillcrestcov.org.

WorshipWatch&Wait is relocating. Sunday evening city-wide worship and prayer gatherings are moving to Grace Point Baptist Church at 10415 Chestnut Dr, Kansas City, MO from 6 to 7:30 PM. Next dates are February 25 and March 11. Starting April 15, WWW will meet weekly at Grace Point.

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