Weekly Word
Upcoming Sermon Series
This Sunday we will conclude the “Summer of Sin” series with Pastor Rodger preaching on the sin of Pride. Rev. Melanie Hardison will preach Aug. 3. Then we will dive into a short series Aug. 10 and 17 that will use scenes from The Chosen—an American historical-drama television series, created and directed by filmmaker Dallas Jenkins—that has been watched by an estimated 280 million people worldwide.
Serve
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 and Clothes Closet – Consider closing out July by donating “meals in a can.” Hearty soups, stews, and other proteins are always needed. In the Clothes Closet, accessories of all kinds are useful: belts, wallets, purses, jewelry, etc. Thank you!
Antioch July Sock Drive – The Antioch Campus is collecting socks in July in support of Olathe District students experiencing homelessness. Questions? Contact Lisa Kelley.
Two August Blood Drives – Save a life from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 at the Antioch Campus. Or from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Mission Campus. Sign up HERE and use group code BT. For additional details, email Ann Colston or call her at 913-461-1791.
“To be hopeful means to be uncertain about the future, to be tender toward possibilities, to be dedicated to change all the way down to the bottom of your heart.” –Rebecca Solnit
Does this quote remind of you of our former senior pastor, Rev. Tom Are? He was fond of talking about the difference between happiness and joy. In fact, he wrote a book about it: “Joy Even On Your Worst Days” (2021). Rev. Are writes, “To speak joy on your worst days is to acknowledge that if joy is real, it must be powerful enough to address your worst days. Trust that life’s circumstances do not determine the promises of God, but rather, the promises of God lead us through life circumstances.”
As the church, we strive to put joy—and hope—into action. You are the hands and feet of Jesus.
Engage, Grow, and Celebrate
VERT (Village Emergency Response Team) Volunteers Needed – Our VERT team is a critical part of worship and gatherings at VIllage. Volunteers receive training and then respond to emergencies that may arise until professional medical help arrives. Time commitment is 2-5 hours per month. Contact Carol to volunteer with this rewarding team.
August Golf Outing Announced – 8 a.m. tee time, Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Dubs Dread in Kansas City, Kansas. Course fee is $44. Interested men and women golfers need to RSVP by Aug. 1 to Brad D Steil.
ADULT EDUCATION
Men’s Breakfast Gathering – 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, Heritage Dining Room (Mission Campus). $8 donation. Fred Logan will discuss the Apostle Paul. Please come for food and fellowship!
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
Celebration Dominicana – We are celebrating 30 years of the Dominican Republic Medical Partnership (DRMP) this fall! You are invited to an unforgettable evening of food, music, and festivities from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Milburn Country Club.
music ministry
Sneak Peek at our Fall Concert Series – See what’s brewing HERE!
Last Summer Choir – Meet at 10 a.m. July 27 in the Mission Campus Chapel to rehearse an easy anthem for the 11 a.m. worship service. Sit with the congregation during the service. At Antioch, summer choir rehearsals began Sunday, June 29, following worship (10:35 a.m.). All ages and experience levels are welcome.
Pastoral care & Counseling
New Virtual Support Groups – Are you currently caring for a loved one? Join others each month for a virtual gathering where you can share stories, struggles, and find support in a compassionate community. This gathering takes place on the fourth Monday of each month at 1 p.m. Register HERE.
Faith & Grief is Aug. 6 – Join us at Faith & Grief at noon on Wed., Aug. 6, at Visitation Catholic Church. Dan Devine will share his journey with his wife, Michele, who had Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD).
Presbyterian Women
Summer Messenger is Online – Learn about upcoming events in the July Messenger!
young adults
Theology on Tap – 6 p.m. this Thursday, July 24. We’ll gather at Casual Animal (1725 McGee St.) for good beer, good food, and a theological question to guide our time together.
Service Saturday – 9 a.m. Saturday, July 26. One of the best parts of being a community of faith is serving our neighbors together. Meet in the Young Adult room (Mission Campus) to complete service projects for several local organizations. Kids are welcome with their parent/s.
Youth Ministry
Montreat 2025 – See some photos from the annual Montreat Conference HERE.
green tip of the week:
Use task lighting. Use a small lamp instead of large, overhead lighting for focused tasks. *Village Presbyterian Church is a certified Earth Care Congregation.
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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