Weekly Word

“Holy Spirit: The Liberator” sermon series (May 11-June 8)

The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Trinity, along with God, our father and mother, and Jesus, the son. Scripture tells us that the Holy Spirit was present at creation, descended upon Jesus at his baptism, called the church into being at Pentecost, and is present among us now. Yet many of us find it challenging to understand who the Holy Spirit is and how the Spirit relates to our lives. Leonardo Boff, a Brazilian liberation theologian, called the Holy Spirit the “liberator” who frees us from the oppressions of sin and gifts us freedom. In this sermon series leading up to Pentecost, Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka will explore four ways the Holy Spirit liberates and frees us. Find the series on our YouTube Channel.

Serve

Food Pantry & Clothes Closet – May is fruit month at the food pantry. Please consider a donation of any kind of fruit in cans or plastic, standard-sized containers. Dried fruits are great, too! And for the Clothes Closet, do you have some summer footwear you’re not using? Sandals, tennis shoes, etc., are needed.

Engage, Grow, and Celebrate

40s & 50s Social Event – If you are in your 40s or 50s, you are invited to O’Neill’s (9417 Mission Road) from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, May 17. We want to share some new opportunities for this age group as well as hear your thoughts. Event is free; no RSVP needed. Contact Pastor Zach with questions.

adult faith formation

Coffee & Conversation is coming to Antioch! Join us the third Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Antioch Library as Dr. Kate Unruh brings encouragement and tools for a faithful, compassionate life. Bring your own beverage. First one? May 15. (We will not meet in August.)

Village for Gun Sense invites the congregation to honor victims of gun violence by attending the National Gun Violence Awareness ‘Wear Orange‘ Rally Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m., at Harmon Park in Prairie Village. On Sunday, June 8 show your support by wearing orange to church and adding to prayer walls at both campuses.

Are These the Last Days? Christians and the End Times – Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka is teaching this Village U series in partnership with William Jewell College’s Center for Faith & Culture: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, Room 132 (Mission Campus). Eschatology is the study of the end of the world or the end times. We will explore the numerous scriptures that tell us what to look for and how to prepare for the end times and the various eschatologies around the end times. (Note: If Jesus comes again before May 7, this class will not be held.) Register HERE and enter the coupon code “Village.” 

international mission

Want to Support the Thwake Trip? Funds are needed to help cover the cost of our free 3-day medical clinic hosted by Village Church during our trip to Thwake, Kenya in June. We are almost 60% funded! About 1,500 men, women and children with little or no access to medical care will be served. Donate HERE.

music ministry

2nd Thursday Recital featuring soprano Rachel Priest, tenor Taylor Comstock, and pianist Ellen Sommer – 12:15 p.m. Thursday, May. 15, in the Mission Campus Sanctuary. Please come for a noontime recital with a short reception afterward in the Welcome Center to meet the artists. Free admission.

Kansas City Chorale presents “The Lost Birds” – 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, in the Mission Campus Sanctuary. Tickets can be bought HERE.

Pastoral care & Counseling

Home communion offered Sunday, June 1 – If you’re interested, or know someone who’d like to receive home communion, let Pastoral Care & Counseling know so we can make arrangements. Email Linda or call 913-671-2327.

Flowers Bring Smiles – You can help bring a little sunshine to a hospitalized person! It’s easy. Just sign up to deliver a flower arrangement after a Sunday service. This is a great way for teens to get service hours, too. If interested, contact Pam Schneider.

social justice

5th Annual Prairie Village Juneteenth Celebration – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7 in Franklin Park. New this year is a free BBQ lunch catered (from noon to 1 p.m.; first come, first served). Enjoy fun activities for kids, music, dance, speakers, and offerings from Black-owned vendors. Sponsored by: STAND-Up for Black Lives+ PV, Prairie Village Diversity Committee, Johnson County NAACP, Village Presbyterian Church, and Hillcrest Covenant Church. Could you help monitor games or kids’ activities for an hour or set-up and takedown? Contact Charlotte Davison.

young adults

Parents Group – 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14. Parents and their littles are invited to the Young Adult space on the second Wednesday each month for faith, fellowship, and food with Pastor Maggie.

Party in the Park – 5:30 p.m. this Wednesday, May 14. All young adults—individuals, couples, parents (and their kids)—are invited for a picnic at Franklin Park (8706 Roe Ave.) to celebrate a year of growth and fellowship in Young Adult Ministry! No cost, but sign up HERE to let us know you’re coming.

YOUTH Ministry

Confirmation Sunday – We will celebrate this year’s Confirmation class during the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, May 18.

Summer Trips and Youth Week – Check out all that’s planned for middle- and high-school kids this summer on our site.

green tip of the week:

Replace your incandescent, CFL, and fluorescent light bulbs with LED bulbs. Even changing over one room makes a difference. *Village Presbyterian Church is a certified Earth Care Congregation.