Weekly Word
This week…
Village was blessed to celebrate Pride Sunday, Pentecost, and the 40th Anniversary of Village’s chapter of Stephen Ministry (yes, all in the same day!). We also had a prayer wall at both campuses for folks to leave prayers—you can still add to the prayer walls if you’re in the building this week.
Coming soon…
New Sermon Series: “Summer of Sin” – June 15-July 27. The Apostle Paul tells us that “all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” It’s true. We are all sinners and in need of God’s forgiveness and grace. Early Christians began to group sins together and by the 6th century, a list of seven sins had emerged. In this series, each of our pastors will explore one of the “deadly sins” even as we give thanks for God’s grace that frees us from sin. This week, Rev. Anna Owens will preach at the Mission Campus.
We all scream for… five decades of ice cream socials! The Ice Cream Social will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 27. Come for ice cream with all the fixings plus hot dogs, popcorn, games, and activities in the north lot. This is a free, family-friendly event—your neighbors and friends are invited, too! After the event, join us in the Sanctuary at 7 p.m. for the Music & Drama Camp students’ performance of the musical “Malice in the Palace: The Story of Esther.” We’re excited to see the results of their hard work!
Serve
Cross-Lines Kitchen Meal Service – Our Antioch team will prepare and serve a meal at Cross-Lines Kitchen on Friday, June 13. If you’d like to help cook or serve, please contact Lisa Kelley.
Service Day – 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 28. Join folks from Village for a monthly volunteer day and help make Kansas City a better place. This month we will be at Kanbe’s Markets sorting, cleaning, and composting. All those 13 and older are invited to help. Sign up here.
Operation Breakthrough needs volunteers for a year-round tutoring program (one hour commitment per week). Volunteers work one-on-one to assist the children with literacy and mathematics. Email Charlotte Davison with questions and to volunteer. For more ways to volunteer at Operation Breakthrough, see their website.
Harvest time at Antioch Campus! We’re thankful for our partnership with the Giving Grove and KC Community Gardens. Our pear trees and berry bushes are already bearing fruit! If you’d like to help harvest our bounty, please reach out to Laura Assyia.
Engage, Grow, and Celebrate
Village Golf – 8:30 a.m., Monday, June 16 at Adams Pointe in Blue Springs, Missouri. Green fee with cart and a warm-up bucket of balls is $49. Email Brad Steil if you would like to play.
40s & 50s Pickleball & Social – 3-5 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at SERV (9051 Metcalf). Join us for an afternoon of socializing and fun. Not into pickleball? No problem! There’s plenty to do and we’d love to see you. The event is free and no signup needed. Email Pastor Zach if you have questions.
adult faith formation
Coffee & Conversation – 10 a.m. Thursday, June 19, Antioch Campus Library. Dr. Kate Unruh brings encouragement, hope, and strategies for a faithful, compassionate life. Bring your own beverage.
Men’s Prayer Gathering & Breakfast – 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, Heritage Dining Room (Room 230), Mission Campus. $7 donation. Rev. Maggie Johnson Phillips will join us to discuss Young Adult Ministry. Please join us for food and fellowship!
Children & Family Ministry
Family VBS – Our first VBS last Wednesday was awesome! You and your family can still join the last two: June 11 and 18. We eat together and work alongside local nonprofits—and explore what it means to love God’s people. This week, we are meeting at Mission Campus in partnership with Wayside Waifs. Learn more and sign up HERE.
Music & Drama Camp – 1-4:30 p.m. June 23-27; performance 7 p.m. June 27 in the Mission Campus Sanctuary (right after the Ice Cream Social!). Students will be performing the musical show “Malice in the Palace: The Story of Esther” by Allen Pote. Open to completed grades K-5. There are a few spots still available; register HERE.
Summer Pop-Ups – Kids ages 2-8 are invited to join us on Mondays in June and July for fun, themed activity days. Go HERE for all dates and times.
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
Save the Date for Celebration Dominicana – 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 for Celebration Dominicana—celebrating 30 years of the Dominican Republic Medical Partnership! It will be at the Milburn Country Club.
music ministry
Summer Choir in July – Arrive at 10 a.m. July 13, 20, and 27 to the Mission Campus Chapel to rehearse an easy anthem for the 11 a.m. worship service. You will sit with the congregation during the service. No robes! All are welcome.
Pastoral care & Counseling
Stephen Ministry Picnic – 5-7 p.m Thursday, June 26 at 2011 W. 91st Street, Leawood, KS. Barbecue, buns, drinks, and paper products are provided. Please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. Questions? Contact: Alice and Al Eidson, 913-226-0747.
Widowers’ Support Group – 9 a.m. Thursdays, Room 132, Mission Campus. If your spouse has died or is living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you are not alone. Listen, share and find fellowship with other men who are walking the same path as you.
New online caregiver support gatherings – 1 p.m. fourth Mondays. Are you currently caring for a loved one? Join us each month for a virtual gathering where you can share your stories, struggles, and find support in a compassionate community that understands. Hosted by Faith & Grief. Register HERE.
young adults
Bible & Brunch – 12:15 p.m. Sunday, June 22. Two of our favorite things: Scripture and breakfast food! We’ll meet in the Young Adult room after 11 a.m. worship to walk through a book of the Bible together. Food and drinks provided.
Picnic in the Park – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, Taliaferro Park (2900 W. 79th St.). Young adults with kiddos, bring the whole family for an evening of playgrounds, popsicles, and dinner. If it’s too hot, we’ll move to the church. No cost, but sign up HERE.
Prom – 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 27. Wear whatever makes you feel fancy and join us at Greenwood Social Hall (1750 Belleview Ave, KC, MO) for Young Adult Prom! Snacks provided, cash bar available. Open to anyone in their 20s and 30s. Tickets are $25; sign up HERE.
YOUTH Ministry
Summer Mode – Check out all that’s planned for middle- and high-school kids this week and beyond! Weekly summer programs began this Sunday and will continue until August. See them all HERE.
High School Montreat Trip – We invite all completed 9th-12th graders to join us in the mountains of North Carolina from July 5-12 for a trip that students consistently hail as both fun and life-changing. More information and registration (as well as info about our other summer trips!) can be found HERE.
Intentionality > Quality
On June 1, we celebrated those folks in the Meneilly Society (named for our founding pastor, Dr. Bob Meneilly) who have chosen to remember Village Church in their estate plans. Many people assume they need to be wealthy to make a bequest or gift to the Endowment Trust. While large gifts certainly help, they are the exception, rather than the rule. The widow’s offering in Luke 21 reminds us that it’s not the size of the gift, but the measure of faith it represents. A gift to the Endowment Trust is appreciated in any amount, at any time. Please contact Bob Sperry, director of Giving and Endowment, 913-671-2325, with questions. Be watching for gatherings this fall to learn more about the Endowment Trust.
Worship Times
9 and 11 a.m. (Sanctuary) and 4 p.m. for the Gathering service (Sanctuary, during Friendship Hall renovation) at the Mission Campus and 9:30 a.m. at the Antioch Campus.
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