Racial Justice—A Conference for the Church will be held at Hillcrest on Saturday, April 13 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Sponsored by a collaboration of churches in the KC area to explore Christ-centered principles, ignite the Church to actively pursue racial justice, and unite to create a more just Church and society. See here for info and registration.

Join us this Sunday at 9 or 10:30 AM for the next message in our By the Book series called It's Not Written to Us with Nate Powell. We'll worship together and then explore how the Bible is not written to us, but for us. We hope to see you in person or online!

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.

Financial Update as of 3-31-2024:

Actual Giving: $1,128,074

Budgeted Giving: $1,269,501

Shortfall: $-141,427

Thank you for your faithful giving to the general fund. Your generosity supports all the ministries and missions at Hillcrest. More about how to give here...

Good Neighbor Team Update: Thank you to everyone who gave during the Welcome Home Resource Drive. Three refugee families being resettled through Mission Adelante benefitted from your donations! Photo shows part of our Good Neighbor Team setting up a home for a family from Colombia. See here for how you can help meet physical and relational needs of refugees in KCK.

Man Camp is a weekend away to encounter fun and adventure, authentic conversations, and fearless friendships at Young Life's resort-style Clearwater Cove camp on Table Rock Lake in the Ozark Mountains from April 19 to 21. Spots are limited, so register with your coworker, neighbor, or friend today to make an eternal difference. See here for more and to sign up.

Serve at Adelante Thrift on Saturday, April 20 from 10 AM to noon. We will sort and hang up clothing for the store which supports Mission Adelante. Feel free to come for part or all of the time. Contact Ashley with questions. Sign up here.

Caring for the Caregiver Support Group is Saturday, April 20 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. We will listen to one another as caregivers, encourage each other, share tips, and support and pray together. Sign up here to join us.

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. 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.

Join us on Wednesday, May 8 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. Everyone is welcome! This would be a wonderful opportunity to bring a friend or neighbor.

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. Apple Pay and credit cards only. Sign up here by May 13.

Join us for the first of two summer concerts on Friday, May 24 | Meet at 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, a classic rock band. More here…

Houseboats Summer Camp is only $400 until May 15! We're super stoked to announce that until May 15, our early bird registration for Houseboats is only $400. Register before the price increases! Houseboats Summer Camp is August 5-9, 2024, at Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas. Houseboats is designed specifically for our high school students and adult leaders to experience an unbelievable week of camp on the water, retreat away, build community, and connect with Jesus. Register here...

Sign up your kids for KidJam on June 10 to 12 from 6 to 8:15 PM. KidJam is three summer nights of fun for kids who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. We'll explore the Bible through stories, worship, service projects, and crafts! FamJam family kick-off night is on June 9 at 6 PM. Sign up here...

Sign up to 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...