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...

Join us this Sunday at 9 or 10:30 AM in person or online for the next message in our By the Book series called Never Read Alone with Jessica Fick, Outreach Pastor. We'll worship together and then explore the value of approaching Scripture alongside others in the context of community.

Sign a journal and encourage a senior! This Sunday, April 28 is the last Sunday to sign senior journals in the lobby. Stop by to write words of affirmation, prayers, or encouragement. Whether you know these students or not, your words will bless them in their next phase of life.

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 use simple prompts to talk, share, and be encouraged. No sign-up needed. Light refreshments provided.

Serve Team Celebration is this 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...

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...

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.

Serve at Adelante Thrift on Saturday, May 18 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. Learn more here. Contact Ashley with questions. Sign up here.

Alaska Mission Trip Fundraiser on Sunday, May 19 from 9 AM to noon at the Student Center. Just drop off your car before church and come out to a freshly washed car following the service. Donations are freewill offerings and divided among those participating in the car wash.

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…

Making a Plan & Leaving a Legacy is Wednesday, May 29 from 5 to 6:30 PM in Fellowship Hall | What are ways to maximize the investments you are making in the lives of others and in your community of faith? As laws change, new opportunities become available. Join us to hear from Dan Melgren who will help people think through financial legacies as part of his work with Covenant Trust. Learn about basic estate planning, charitable gift planning, and opportunities to plan well. Dessert provided!

God has uniquely equipped you to serve his people with your time and talents. Serving with others is a great way to meet people, deepen connections, and find purpose. We have targeted places for you to begin to experience the joy of serving right away: serve our neighbors in Prairie Village or in the greater KC area, help with kids (birth-5th grade) or students (6th-12th grade), serve in the building on Sunday mornings, or help behind the scenes in important ways. Click here to fill out our Serve Team interest form and we will help you find your best fit.

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...