Weekly Word

Prairie Sky Counseling Center opens new office at Mission Campus

Great news – our wonderful partner Prairie Sky Counseling, based out of our Antioch Campus, has just completed work on a new counseling office located at the Mission Campus. Prairie Sky had previously been seeing clients out of our Bride’s Room on the second floor, but they are so excited to be able to offer in-person counseling services out of a new, bright, welcoming office space.

If you’re considering trying therapy, Prairie Sky’s new student therapists are an excellent affordable option and are now accepting clients. Prairie Sky has recently partnered with the Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program at Friends University to provide this opportunity. Learn more about this wonderful partnership HERE. Make an appointment to see one of these student therapists at the new Mission Campus therapy office!

50th Annual Ice Cream Social

5-7 p.m. Friday, June 27, Mission Campus. Join us for ice cream sundaes, hot dogs, popcorn, games, bouncy houses, and more in the north parking lot. This is a free family-friendly event—bring neighbors and friends! Park at Prairie Elementary or in the south lot and walk around the building along Mission Rd. (we will have a few accessible parking spaces available in the north lot). After the event, join us in the Sanctuary at 7 p.m. for the Music & Drama Camp performance of “Malice in the Palace: The Story of Esther.”

Serve

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.

Cross-Lines Kitchen volunteer opportunity – Every other month, Village serves a meal to 150-250 people at the Cross-Lines Kitchen. Join us on Friday, July 11, to serve lunch to our neighbors in need. Currently, we need 1 more person for the 10-11 a.m. prep shift and 4 more for the 11 a.m.-1 p.m. serving shift. Learn more and 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. THANK YOU to all who have volunteered—we’ve had four new volunteers from Village since we started this call for volunteers. We are truly grateful for our community stepping up!

June New Members

We welcomed 13 new members earlier this month: Karen & Glen Cox, James Drymon, Heather Grayson & Jake Nobrega, Cynthia & Fritz Gerwe, Catherine & Mathew Horton, Abbey & Brandon Irwin, and Carol & Ron McAdoo. Help us in welcoming these new members to Village!

Engage, Grow, and Celebrate

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.

Be an usher – Interested in a fulfilling, 2-4 hour/month committment? We’re looking for friendly volunteers to serve as ushers to welcome guests and help with the offering on Sunday mornings. Contact Carol to volunteer.

Village Golf – Our next outing is 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 8 at Sunflower Hills in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Green fee with cart is $42. RSVP to Brad Steil by July 4 if you would like to play. All adults, men and women, are welcome!

adult faith formation

Coffee & Conversation – 10 a.m. Thursday, June 19, Antioch Campus Library. Our own Dr. Kate Unruh, spiritual advisor at Compassion Fix, 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 – 6-7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18 is our last day of VBS. We are meeting at Meadowbrook Park for a guided meditation (we will move to Mission Campus if it rains!). Learn more and sign up HERE.

T.N.T. (Thursday Night Together) – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19 in Fellowship Hall, Antioch Campus. All Village families are invited to join us after dinner for game night and desserts as a part of our first Thursday Night Together.

Music & Drama Camp performance: “Malice in the Palace: The Story of Esther” – 7 p.m. June 27 in the Mission Campus Sanctuary (right after the Ice Cream Social!). Don’t miss it!

Summer Pop-Ups – Kids ages 2-8 are invited to join us at Mission Campus for fun, themed activity days. There are only two pop-ups with space left, so sign up now! Blast Off Into Space: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, July 14 (3 spots left), and Science Night: 3-8 p.m. Monday, July 21 (9 spots left).

International Mission

We’re hearing great things from the Village folks who are currently in Thwake, Kenya. Stay tuned for an article and a full report when they return!

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 – Meet at 10 a.m. July 13, 20, and 27 in 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. All are welcome.

Pastoral care & Counseling

Prayers are powerful – A new prayer list is published every Thursday. We lift up those who have suffered a loss of a loved one, persons in the hospital, rehab or on hospice, men and women who serve in our military, and those who could use a prayer for any reason. To place someone on the prayer list, email Linda or call 913-671-2327. Our process is to have a person’s name appear for one month; if you would like to have someone listed longer, let Linda know.

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.

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 at Mission Campus 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. 79^th 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.

Young Adult Prom – 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 27, Greenwood Social Hall (1750 Belleview Ave., KCMO). Open to anyone in their 20s and 30s. Wear whatever makes you feel fancy! Snacks provided, cash bar available. 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 will continue until August. See them all HERE.

High School Montreat Trip – We invite all completed 9^th-12^th 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.