For a child has been born—for us!
The gift of a son–for us!
He'll take over the running of the world.
His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness.
His ruling authority will grow, and there'll be no limits
to the wholeness he brings.
Isaiah 9:6-7a (The Message)
Gather with us each Sunday of Advent at 9 or 10:30 AM in the sanctuary or online. Together we'll hear God's eternal messages of hope, peace, joy and love. This Sunday we'll look at Luke 1:67-80 and what it means to 'become less' in our lives today.
Sunday!
Plan now to attend a Brief Congregational Meeting this Sunday December 5 | Please stay for a member vote in the sanctuary after each service as we look to fill spots on the governance board and the nominating team. Sample ballot.
We'll receive communion together and invite you to participate in person or online. Together, we'll remember that our salvation is not by works, but by His grace and mercy, in the form of the Son of God who lived, died and rose again.
Upcoming:
Next Tabitha for Senior Ladies (55+) is Tuesday, December 14 | Join us for conversation, dessert and a time of singing Christmas carols from 1 to 3 PM. RSVP to Kathy Langley at 913-788-0788 to let us know you'll be there!
Donut Drop on Christmas Eve, December 24 | Grab a box of donuts after one of our Christmas Eve services and deliver it to select locations where people have to work that evening. We'll provide the donuts!
Thank you, Nicole!
Appreciating Nicole on Sunday, December 19 |
Nicole Guthrie, our NexGen Pastor, will finish up her role at Hillcrest on December 31. Please join us on December 19 to say thank you to Nicole and to hear her preach on God's love as part of our Simple Christmas series. Please bring a card to say thanks for all the ways she has invested in our church. We have also set up a GoFundMe account to collect funds for a group gift. If you would like to send a check instead, make it out to Nicole Guthrie (not Hillcrest) and mail it to Hillcrest Covenant Church, 8801 Nall Avenue, Prairie Village, KS 66207 or place it in the drop box on Sundays.
This Advent we’re conspiring to help our long-time local ministry partner, Freedom Fire Ministries. Join us as we shift our focus from shopping to sharing as we give to meet three practical needs: Purchase a used Ford Transit Van, Fund a Sports and Discipleship Program and Provide Camp Scholarships. Will you help meet these needs to see God transform lives in the urban core? See here for more and how to give.
Giving is a sacred act of worship. When we give, we anticipate God moving because we give from a place of HOPE.
Thank you for your faithful giving to the ministries of Hillcrest. We are excited to see how God will help us end 2021 fully funded and begin the 2022 ministry year with a healthy start. General Fund Goal for the end of 2021: $325,000.
Over 20% of Hillcrest's general ministry budget comes in during the month of December. Please prayerfully consider how God wants you to steward his resources for his ministry through Hillcrest. Learn more about ways to give here.