Discerning the Voice of God

Wednesday nights starting January 17 or Thursday mornings starting January 18 | Learn how to recognize when God speaks through this video and discussion series by Priscilla Shirer which is designed to help you discern God's voice from the voice of strangers.  Click here for all the details and how to sign up for childcare.

Apostle’s Creed

Thursday mornings starting January 18 | Join us for a twelve-week study of the Apostles’ Creed by Matt Chandler which contains essential doctrines and beliefs that summarize the gospel and the foundation of our faith.  Click here for all the details and how to sign up for childcare.

Last Call--Sign up today!

Thursday, January 18 from 6 to 9 PM Compete for the the best pot of chili with committee judging for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes PLUS step up to some fierce indoor yard game competition! Click here to sign up to bring a pot of chili OR to just sample the delicious varieties. Friends are welcome!

Link up with a small group

Sunday, January 21 between services in the lobby | Personally connect with small group leaders and others who are interested in joining a small group. It's a great way to meet group leaders one-on-one and to find your best fit. Click here to learn more about Small Groups at Hillcrest.

Immerse: Beginnings

Journey with us starting February 4 | Join us in reading Immerse: Beginnings, a new and unique journey through the first five books of the Bible—Genesis through Deuteronomy. (The experience is similar to our journey through the New Testament with Community Bible Experience last winter.) You can read alone, join a small group or form your own group to 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 an advance copy of the book for $9 and also to indicate your interest in a new or existing groups or in forming a group of your own. Books are also available to purchase between services in the library on Sundays.

Visiting Missionaries this Winter



Sunday, January 21: Andrew Sweeney (France)

Sunday, January 28: Anna Looije, Abigail House* (Holland)

Sunday, January 28: Eric Zander (Belgium)

Please join Anna and Eric at 10 AM in the library. A luncheon with Anna is at 12:15 in Fellowship Hall. All are invited to hear more about the ministry of Abigail House. Please email an RSVP to missions@hillcrestcov.org.

Sunday, February 4: Janet Rowlands (Thailand)

* Click here to read more about Anna’s experience with Abigail House.

Hillcrest Refugee Dinner

Wednesday, January 24 from 6 to 8 PM | All are invited for dinner, fellowship, and testimonies in Fellowship Hall from 6 to 8 PM. Please bring a side dish or dessert and click here to RSVP.

Transforming Relationships



Starts January 31 at Colonial Presbyterian Church | Experience more relational satisfaction with God and others during 8 weeks of learning and practicing relationship skills in a high-joy environment. Wednesdays, January 31 through March 21 from 7 to 8:30 PM at Colonial Presbyterian Church in the Terrace Room, 9500 Wornall Road KCMO. Click here to register. Questions? Contact Laura Stack at 913-488-7135 for click here for more information.

Trauma Healing Group



Starts Monday, February 5 | Join us for six sessions of using scriptural truths to help heal emotional and relational injuries experienced in life. This group for men and women is facilitated by trained leaders and uses material from the American Bible Society. Although not a therapy group, group time will include reading scripture, discussion, drawing and a variety of interactive ways of putting Biblical truths into practice to help restore lives. Meet us on Mondays from February 5 through March 11 from 7 to 8:30 PM in the chapel. Contact Mel Bockelman at 913-634-1955 or email melbockelman@gmail.com with your interest.