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The Theology of K-Pop Demon Hunters: June 7-21
“K-Pop Demon Hunters” is a 2025 American animated musical. The story follows a K-Pop (Korean popular) girl group named HUNTR/X, who lead double lives as demon hunters. The film began streaming on Netflix in June 2025 and became the most watched original title in Netflix history with more than 500 million views. “K-Pop Demon Hunters” received acclaim for its animation, visual style, voice acting, story, and music. In this sermon series, starting June 7, we will explore the themes of good and evil, shame, identity, and the power of community.
June 1 Session Round-Up
Last night, at their meeting, the Session:
- Called a congregational meeting for Sunday, June 14, following all worship services, for the purpose of approving the 2026/2027 Terms of Call for pastors and electing Ruling Elder Henry Sewing to fulfill an unexpired term on Session.
- Approved Ruling Elder Nancy Gatewood as commissioner to the June 9 Heartland Presbytery meeting.
- Upon recommendation from the Trustees, Session adopted the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 in the amount of $7,598,535.
- In Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka’s report, he gave an update on the ongoing search for a Pastor for Congregational Care (interviewing a candidate later this month, in conversations with others), more detailed plans for his sabbatical and preaching plans for his time away—including two Sundays (July 5 and Sept. 27) when Rev. Tom Are, Jr., will be preaching at the Mission Campus.
Summer Socials
Stay after worship this summer, meet someone new, learn a little something, and help our neighbors! This Sunday, June 7, we will work on a service project together in Friendship Hall (Mission Campus).
international mission
Update from Haiti
At the Higgins Brothers Surgicenter for Hope in Fonds-Parisien, Haiti, Ted Higgins, MD, (Village Church member) held a staff meeting for those who could attend (pictured right, in teal scrubs) on May 22. The surgicenter, celebrating its tenth year, has almost 100 employees working throughout its campus. The leadership team spoke of merit-based pay increases, tenure-based vacation, laboratory needs, and other employee welfare topics. “There is such a dedicated team of healthcare professionals working here!” Ted shares. Trauma and surgical care is needed more than ever—as Haiti continues to be plagued with issues of security, governance, and economic fragility. Nationwide, only 10% of inpatient healthcare facilities are fully operational. We give thanks to the nurses and physicians who work tirelessly to provide healing and hope to their patients.
Serve
Village Serves – Ride along to help deliver meals to those in need June 8-12. On June 27, help sort and organize at Front Porch Alliance. Both activities are kid-friendly! Learn more about these, or other monthly opportunities, HERE.
Antioch Mission Project – The Antioch Mission Committee wants your gently used books! All children’s books will go to Front Porch Alliance and all adult titles will go to Uplift. There will be collection boxes in the Narthex all month. Questions? Contact Lisa Kelley.
Donate A Bike! In June, we continue to collect bikes to donate to Front Porch Alliance. Someone will fix them up (as needed) and then they will go to children by the end of the summer. Bikes can be dropped off at the South Entrance at the Mission Campus. Email Pastor Zach with questions or for more info.
Food Pantry – Help us stock our shelves with nonperishable packages of fruit or fruit juices. The Clothes Closet needs men‘s pants as well as summer clothes for all.
Blood Drive at Antioch – 2-6 p.m. Thursday, June 25. The Community Blood Center will roll their bloodmobile to our parking lot since Fellowship Hall is under construction. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments preferred; register HERE. Use group code EH52.
Engage, Grow, Celebrate
Trivia Night Fundraiser – 5-8 p.m. this Thursday, June 4, Friendship Hall (Mission Campus). Hosted by Village for Gun Sense and Grandparents for Gun Safety. Come on your own ($30) or assemble a team of six ($175) and compete to be crowned trivia champs! All monies raised will go toward gun locks to make our community safer. Register HERE. We are also encouraging folks to participate in the city-wide rally at 9 a.m. on June 6 at the Alvin Brooks Justice Center at Rockhurst University.
New Member Luncheon – 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 7, Room 232 (Mission Campus). If you’re interested in becoming a member of Village Church, you’re invited to a Tiki Taco lunch! Childcare is available. Register HERE.
Prairie Village’s Sixth Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration – 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 19 at Harmon Park Pavilion. This year’s celebration is a family reunion-style gathering—a time to come together in community, connection, and joy. Dinner will be catered by Holy Smoke BBQ and served at 6:30 p.m. This is a free event—all are welcome!
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Family VBS Begins This Week – Three evenings; three opportunities to grow in faith together as a family at 6 p.m. on June 4, 10, and 15. And dinner is included! Read more here and sign up.
“Are We There Yet?” 7 p.m. Friday, June 12, Mission Campus Sanctuary. After the Ice Cream Social from 5-7 p.m., stay for the kids’ music & drama performance—a musical about Moses and the journey to the promised land.
Congregational CARE
Monthly Grief Support Group – 6 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, June 2, Room 232 (Mission Campus). Anyone on the grief journey is welcome at this professionally facilitated support group. A Prairie Sky Counseling therapist leads the conversation on first Tuesdays.
Home Communion – Sunday, June 7 is our next Home Communion date. If you are interested, or know someone who’d like to receive this sacrament at home, contact Rev. Dr. Diane Jansen Hemmen to be added to our list.
music ministry
The Houston Boychoir Concert – 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Mission Campus Sanctuary. The Houston Boychoir will perform their summer concert program. Free admission. The choir will also sing in worship on Sunday, June 14 at 10 a.m.
Free Choral Workshop – 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 20 in the Mission Sanctuary. Professional clinicians will engage adult singers of all ages and skill levels in choral exercises. Register HERE.
Presbyterian women
Mahjong Mondays – 6:30-8 p.m., June 8, (Room 230, Mission Campus) and June 15 (Antioch Campus). Join us to play Mahjong each month.
Summer Book Club – 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 9, 23, and July 7 in Room 8 (Mission Campus). We will read, “The Next Right Thing,” by Emily P. Freeman. Let’s learn simple, soulful practices for making life decisions. Sign up HERE.
youth ministry
Take a Trip – It is not too late! There is still room on some of our summer adventures. Read about the options and sign up HERE.
green tip of the week
Smart Tech – Consider installing a smart thermostat—a powerful tool that can help cut energy costs in every season.
Worship Times
MISSION CAMPUS: *SUMMER SCHEDULE BEGAN MAY 31: 10 a.m. (Sanctuary) and 4 p.m. (Friendship Hall) Sundays
ANTIOCH CAMPUS: 10 a.m. Sundays
Nominations Needed
We are seeking nominations for elders, deacons, the personnel committee, and the nominating committee for next year. Send any suggestions (or self-nominations) to Laura Hobbs.
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