Dear friends,

Great stories usually include a few basic elements – a hero, a villain, and a challenge or journey that must be embraced. This is why the story of Easter is the greatest story of all time.

This Easter, we are going to talk about the journey of Jesus to the cross, and ultimately the journey from death to life. It’s an incredible story and a journey that you will want to invite your friends to go on along with you.  

I have two brief assignments for you. First, within the next week, consider who you might invite for Palm Sunday, Good Friday or Easter Sunday services. An invitation from a friend may be the very thing that starts their journey with God. Second, talk with your friends, your family or your small group about how you can serve. Easter is a time when we host many new families and we want to be fully prepared to serve them well. Hillcrest Kids will need a huge number of volunteers that day, so if you can hold a child, open a juice box or read a Bible verse, we can find a place for you!

Let’s help others make the journey together,
Randy Bohlender
Senior Pastor
Join us on Sunday, April 1 for one of three services:

8 AM & 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM

Hillcrest Children's programming is available at all three services
for kids birth through 5th grade.
Journey to Easter
Volunteer to serve
in HCKids on Easter!

One of the ways we can welcome guests is providing a great place for their children! HCKids needs extra hands to serve on Easter Sunday. Email Nicole Guthrie at nguthrie@hillcrestcov.org to say yes.
An Easter Devotional

Click here for a sneak peek of our eight day devotional guide called An Easter Journey which starts Palm Sunday. You can download your copy or wait to pick up a paper copy which will be available the week before Palm Sunday.
His body broken for you.

Join us in commemorating the death of Jesus on Friday, March 30 at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary. All are welcome. (HCKids programming not available for this service.)
Order an Easter Lily

Honor or remember your loved one with a 6" potted lily this Easter. They will decorate the lobby and then be available to take home after the last service. Lilies are $13 each. Click here to order online or pick up an Easter Lily order form in the lobby on Sundays. For help, call 913-901-2381 or jcook@hillcrestcov.org .
Volunteer and Donate.
All Church Spring Work Day
on Saturday, March 24

Starts at 8 AM—or whenever you can make it! Help us get ready to welcome visitors by raking, spreading mulch on the playground, flower and shrub beds, painting various places on campus, window washing, hanging wallpaper in the rest rooms of the Birch House and more. Pick from a complete list at the sign-up tables in the lobby. Some items can be done at other tasks as a person has time. There will be coffee and donuts and a lunch at 11:30 AM. Contact Roger Larson at rlarson@hillcrestcov.org or 913-596-0911.
Declutter and Donate

Are you trying to declutter your house? Adelante Thrift is in need of gently used items in all departments: men's, women's, and children's clothing, housewares, electronics, and furniture. Adelante Thrift is located at 3720 State Ave KC KS 66102. Donations are accepted Monday - Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. 

Donate after school snacks

Make a difference in a practical way by donating healthy, prepackaged snacks to Mission Adelante's Leaders in Training after-school tutoring program. Email Megan at  meganm@missionadelante.org with your interest in helping .
Baptisms and more.
Celebrate Baptism 

Spring baptisms will be offered April 8 and May 13. If you would like to be baptized or would like to talk with a pastor to learn more, click here to fill out our online baptism form.
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 date is March 11. Starting April 15, WWW will meet weekly at Grace Point.
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. 
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