A Message from Brooke

Hi Lighthouse Grow-ups, 

What a wonderful couple weeks with you and your kiddos!  We had such a blast at our annual Palm Parade as well as our concert/Easter egg hunt!  (See photos below!)  We so enjoyed waving our palms and dancing and running around with your little ones on Palm Sunday!  And I saw so many of you at church the following Sunday on Easter…always fun to see all your adorable families in your Easter threads!   

In my devotional book (spotlighted below in my “Brooke’s Books”!), I ran across this text last week and I just love the HOPE it is infused with.  It’s in regard to Mary Magdelene going to Jesus’s tomb and finding him missing.  Jesus is actually there (resurrected and alive) but Mary isn’t expecting that, so she assumes he is just the gardener.  What if this can be true for all of us… 

“Where you only see the gardener with dirt under his fingernails, breaking up the soil of everything, there may actually be God, with your very name written on the palms of his hands, healing the heartbreak of everything…where you only see wreckage, God is working resurrection…The Resurrection is an empty tomb that holds every hope we have ever known.” 

Amen to HOPE…whatever that might look like for you in these days.  One of the ways we practice hope is by serving others.  And we’ve got a great opportunity for you this summer!  Join us as we come together for our “Family VBS” (Vacation Bible School).  Each June (before the summer vacation mass exodus), we gather three evenings to practice serving our neighbors as whole families.   

It’s a blast!  We serve dinner and eat around tables together and then do tangible work (for ALL AGES) to serve others.  Here are our gatherings this summer: 
June 4: Juneteenth Celebration (Meadowbrook Park)
June 10: Village Food Pantry (99th & Mission)
June 15: Compassion Fix Studio (Village on Mission)

Register below under “Upcoming Events”! Hope to see you there!!! 

~Brooke 

Palm Sunday Parade

Easter Egg Hunt

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Upcoming Events

COFFEE & CONVERSATION: 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, May 6. Join us for our final Coffee & Conversation of the season on Wednesday, March 6. We’ll be enjoying brunch while revisiting the religions we’ve explored this year, led by Ginger Rothhaas—pastor, life coach, and founder of Compassion Fix.
Childcare is available by emailing .

FAMILY VBS: Registration opens April 15 at 9 a.m. Village Church at Prairie Village is hosting their annual intergenerational Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer designed for the entire family—parents, grandparents, little kids and big kids alike! We’ll have learning, games, fun and food for the whole family. Dinner will be provided for all. VBS will be three Wednesday evenings this summer: June 4, 10 and 16.
VBS Schedule:
June 4: Juneteenth Celebration (Meadowbrook Park)
June 10: Village Food Pantry (99th & Mission)
June 15: Compassion Fix Studio (Village on Mission)
We will provide tangible, immersive family experiences with three local non-profits—one each Wednesday. We will explore what it means to love God’s people and how we might widen our wingspan in our efforts. It’s going to be a blast, and incredibly meaningful. Program fee is $15 per person, max $60 per family (includes dinner). For questions, email or call Kate Ruecker, 913-671-2350. Register here.

BE THE CHURCH: 5-6:30 p.m., Sunday, April 19. Pizza and cookies at 5 p.m. in Friendship Hall. From 5:30-6:30 p.m. join in a variety of engaging service projects for all ages! Give back during this night of service that benefits others. Contact Zach Walker with questions.

VILLAGE KIDS SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION: Registration opened Feb. 9 at 9 a.m. Get ready for an unforgettable summer filled with creativity, discovery, and fun! Our camps are designed to engage kids in exciting activities that spark imagination and build friendships. Each week offers a unique theme, so your child can explore new interests and enjoy a variety of experiences. Register here.
DETAILS:
Ages: 2–9 (as of May 1, 2026)
Schedule: Camps run 9:30 am – 2:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.
Flexibility: Sign up for one or both days each week!

VILLAGE CHURCH MUSIC & DRAMA CAMP: Registration opened Feb. 9 at 9 a.m. Join us for a fun week of singing and acting as we present “Are We There Yet?” the story of Moses and the journey to the promised land. Camp will take place June 8-12th from 1-4:30 pm each afternoon and ends with a performance at 7:00 pm on Friday night. Before registering, please make sure that your child will be able to participate in the final performance. All are welcome to participate, and no solo singing or speaking is required. However, those interested in solo roles will have the opportunity to try out for one. Auditions will be held for those interested on Sunday, June 7th.  Camp is open to students who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. The cost of the camp is $100 and includes a t-shirt which will be worn for the performance, snacks, and all materials needed for the week. Register here.

VILLAGE PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT: Now enrolling! Village Church Preschool at Mission Campus is a NAEYC accredited preschool guided by the HighScope curriculum and taught by Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education degreed professionals in every classroom.  Our quality programming began in 1975 and continues today, serving second-generation students! We are committed to meeting each child where they are in their development. We strive to provide an atmosphere where each child feels safe and able to learn skills at their own rate. We acknowledge that you, the parents, are the child’s first and most significant teachers and seek to build upon the foundation you have laid. Enroll here.

VILLAGE PARENT’S DAY OUT: Now enrolling! Looking for a safe, loving, and engaging place for your little one while you take care of your day? Our state licensed Parents Day Out program is designed to give children a fun, nurturing environment to learn, play, and develop social-emotional skills, while giving parents peace of mind and a few hours off duty. Class runs from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays. Choose the day(s) that fit your family’s schedule, from one to four days per week. Our parents like to mix and match! Children must be 2 years old by Sept. 1 of enrollment year to join PDO. Enroll here.

OPEN PLAY TIME – 9-noon, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Grownups and their littles are welcome to come play in the kid nook in our Young Adult Room until noon. Grab a coffee while you’re there!

MAHJONG MONDAYS – 6:30-8 p.m., 2nd Mondays Mission Campus Room 230, 3rd Mondays Antioch Campus Multi-Purpose Room. Do you play Mahjong? We’re starting groups to play on the 2nd and 3rd Mondays each month – 6:30-8 p.m. Email to RSVP to ensure adequate supplies and enough players. Bring tiles if you have them!

WEDNESDAY FAMILY DINNERS: Join us for Wednesday Family Dinner from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Friendship Hall. Register now to reserve your spot!

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