Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
Psalm 34:8
Summer Concerts
Fourth Friday Concerts start in May

Save these dates to join us in Franklin Park
for live music, free food and family-friendly fun!

Friday, May 25: Moon City Big Band
Friday, June 22: TBD
Friday, July 27: The Recliners
Summer VBS
Amped Live Fully Alive!

Monday through Thursday, June 18 to 21 | Vacation Bible School is right around the corner! This summer, we get to help kids discover that God is with them, God has a plan for them, Jesus is alive, and we are part of a bigger story. Volunteering for VBS is a great way to connect kids, families and our community with God and what he’s doing at Hillcrest.

Register your kids! Click here to register at the early bird registration fee
of $10 per child until June 12.
Help make it happen! Click here to volunteer for VBS.
Can't be there? Click here to help with supplies.
Summer Studies
Women of the Word
Tuesday evening study begins June 5

Join us for this seven week intergenerational study that engages in God's Word in a way that trains your mind and transforms your heart. Girls ages 6th grade and women of all ages are invited to join us on Tuesdays, June 5 through July 17 from 7 to 8:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. Click here to purchase the book on Amazon. A companion study guide will be provided during the first few weeks of the study. Questions? Contact Amie Kirby at akirby@kc.rr.com or 913-706-5800. No childcare is available for this evening study.
The Quest
Thursday morning study
begins June 7

Join us for an excursion toward intimacy with God through this six week video and discussion series by Beth Moore. Women of all ages are invited to join us on Thursdays, June 7 through July 19 (except for June 20) from 9:30 to 11:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. Study guides will be available for purchase during the first few weeks of the study. Click here to register your child or children for childcare (ages birth through entering kindergarten). Deadline for childcare registration is Saturday, May 26. Questions? Contact Dana Ator at dana.ator@gmail.com. All are welcome!
Sharing God's Love Across Borders
30 Days of Prayer for Muslims

Join the worldwide movement of prayer as Christians pray for Muslims during the month of Ramadan. We will pray in the Hillcrest chapel every Monday evening at 7 PM from May 21 to June 11. Please pick up a prayer booklet (one per family) from baskets in the lobby on Sundays.
Mission Adelante Donation Drive  Start saving clothes and furniture for our big drop off on Sunday, July 15 in the Hillcrest parking lot. All proceeds go to Adelante Thrift which provides second-hand items at fantastic prices, job-readiness training for employees and community members, and uses their profits to support sustainable community development. Since these are for resale, please only donate new or gently used items and separate donated clothes (women's, men's, children's) to help our volunteers. Click here to learn more.
 
Mission Adelante  | Mission Adelante is looking for volunteers who are interested in serving, sharing life, and sharing Jesus with people from other places. Help with the summer trimester in their Arts Community, Kids Adelante, English Club, and Latino ESL programs. Click here to serve.
 
Mission Adelante New Volunteer Orientation this Saturday, May 19 | Hear more about the mission and vision of Mission Adelante including how you can help serve people from all places during this orientation from 9 AM-1 PM. Click here for more.

Voice of Love Outreach Dinner May 23  | All are invited for dinner and fellowship in Fellowship Hall, from 6 - 8 PM. Please bring a side dish or dessert. RSVP to  voiceoflovekc@gmail.com   or text 816.785.7196.
 
Upcoming Local Mission Partner Visits  | Sunday, May 27 Alison Gromer, founder of Champions Special Ministries; Sunday, June 10 Charles and Juliet Semwaga of Faith Academy.
Volunteer
Summer in Children's Ministry | Summer is a great time to try something new. We'd love for you to use your gifts to serve preschool or elementary kids on Sundays this summer while some of our leaders are away on vacation. You can even team up with a friend or family member and serve together! Click here to see volunteer descriptions and fill out an online volunteer application.

Safety Team | Be part of this ongoing, bi-montly commitment during one service on Sundays, Contact Larry Williams at lwilliams@hillcrestcov.org for more information.