Weekly Word

How to help Texas Hill Country and Presbyteries

Our hearts are broken after the catastrophic flash flooding in the Hill Country of central Texas on July 4-5. The floods resulted in more than 100 lives lost; search and rescue efforts are ongoing. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is coordinating a response and assessing needs with the Synod of the Sun Presbyterian Disaster Network and Mission Presbytery—including emotional and spiritual care. You can support their efforts HERE.

First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville, Texas is also receiving donations for flood relief. All monetary donations will go directly toward supplies and helping cover expenses incurred by families affected by the disaster. (As you visit the giving portal, use the drop-down menu and select ‘Flood Relief Fund.’) Thank you.

“Lighting a path” in Montreat, NC

Seventeen high-school students, two interns, and two Village Church staff members began their annual week at the Montreat Youth Conference on Saturday, July 5. (All but four are pictured here after an early hike Tuesday morning.) The theme this year is “Light my Path,” drawing from Psalm 119:105, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light unto my path.” Through worship, fun, music, and practices of gratitude, they will cultivate their spiritual lives and practice Sabbath—inspiring them for a lifetime of faith. Let us continue to pray for their experience and the trip home.

Serve

Cross-Lines Kitchen – Every month, Village serves a meal to 150-250 people at the Cross-Lines Kitchen. The next opportunity is Friday, July 11. Sign up HERE. To volunteer on Aug. 8 with the Antioch team, contact Laura Assyia.

Village Serves • July 30 – Join folks on Wednesday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to noon as we volunteer to make Kansas City a better place! This month we serve at Sunflower House cleaning toys and helping with yard work. Learn more and sign up HERE.

Food Pantry Volunteer Needed – Do you have basic computer skills and a heart for helping families? The Food Pantry needs a volunteer on Saturday mornings to help at the front desk, checking in people for their appointments, answering phones, etc. You will be paired with an experienced volunteer who will support you through the learning curve. Please contact Dennis Cobb. This month, consider donating “meals in a can.” Hearty soups, stews, and other proteins are always needed. The Clothes Closet could use more summer clothing.

July Sock Drive – The Antioch Campus is collecting socks in July in support of Olathe School District students experiencing homelessness. Questions? Contact Lisa Kelley.

Pop-up Pantry Food Packing – The Antioch Mission Committee’s third food-packing party will be held right after worship this Sunday, July 13. All ages are welcome!

Engage, Grow, and Celebrate

Warm Welcomes – We’re looking for friendly volunteers to serve as ushers to welcome guests and help with the offering on Sunday mornings. It is just a 2-4 hour commitment per month. Contact Carol to help out.

Children & Family Ministry

Summer Pop-Up – Kids ages 2-8 are invited to the Mission Campus for themed activity days. One left: Science Night: 3-8 p.m. Monday, July 21.

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. At Antioch, summer choir rehearsals began last Sunday, June 29, following worship (10:35 a.m.). This is a casual environment for those wishing to test the choir waters. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Calling All Adult Singers! A free, Summer Choral Workshop will be held Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. until noon. Explore fun, practical tools and grow as a choral musician. Open to all current and prospective adult singers. Just bring your voice! For questions or to register, contact Josh Maize by July 14.

Pastoral care & Counseling

Are you recovering from a hospital stay? New baby at your house? Let us bring you a meal! Our volunteers—all great cooks—would be happy to bring you a meal as you get back in the swing of things. Contact Linda Alley for more information (913-671-2327).

Presbyterian Women

Horizons Bible Study and Summer Gathering – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Southminster Presbyterian Church. Come learn more about this year’s study, “Finding Resilence, Joy and Our Identity in Jesus Christ” by Rhashell Hunter and the Presbyterian Women of Mid-America’s Racial Equality Dialog (RED) Team. All women are invited to attend. Questions? Email Carol Solenberger.

young adults

Bible & Brunch – 12:15 p.m. Sunday, July 13. 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 1 Corinthians together. Food and drinks provided.

College Pickleball – 8-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, SERV (9051 Metcalf). If you’re one year or more out of high school, join us for a pickleball night! Cost is $10; register HERE.

Service Saturday – 9 a.m. Saturday, July 26. One of the best parts of being a community of faith is serving our neighbors together. We’ll meet in the Young Adult room to complete service projects for several local organizations. Kids are welcome with their parent/s.

YOUTH Ministry

Summer Mode – It is not too late to sign up your middle-school student for the July 22-24 float trip. Weekly summer programs will continue until August. Find it all HERE.

green tip of the week:

Run ceiling fans in the correct direction. Turn them counterclockwise in summer to circulate cool air. *Village Presbyterian Church is a certified Earth Care Congregation.