Weekly Word
Upcoming Sermon Series
This Sunday, Rev. Melanie Hardison will preach for us. 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—that has been watched by an estimated 280 million people worldwide.
Above: This week, Young Adult Ministry packed hygiene kits for donation to local organizations.
Serve
Village Serves JULY 30 – Join folks tomorrow, 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!
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.
Habitat KC’s Women Build – 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. Join Village women to help other women build strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership. No experience necessary. Tools, guidance and lunch provided. Email Lisa Harrison by Aug. 20 to register.
Be open and unafraid.
“It is the vocation of the baptized, the known and named and unafraid, to make the world whole. The unafraid are open to the neighbor, while the frightened are defending themselves from the neighbor. The unafraid are generous in the community, while the frightened, in their anxiety, must keep and store and accumulate, to make themselves safe… So, dear people, each of you: Do not fear! I have called you by name; you are mine!” –Walter Brueggemann, ”A Way Other Than Our Own”
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 – 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
Read about the Sunday morning classes for adults beginning this fall. Also, stay tuned for Village U information and registration, which will be available on Sunday, Aug. 24! Classes will begin at Kickoff, Sept. 7.
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. Stay tuned for a ticket link!
music ministry
Fall Concert Series Preview – Click here to see all the incredible musicians performing at Village this fall.
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!
Coffee & Connection – 9-10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 23, Room 232/233, Mission Campus. Start your weekend with coffee and info about how to get connected with other women at Village through Bible studies, events, and volunteer opportunities. All women are invited.
young adults
Bible & Brunch – 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, Mission Campus. 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.
Youth Ministry
Montreat 2025 – See some photos from the annual Montreat Conference HERE.
Help us send off our summer interns at SkyZone! It’s a chance to enjoy some active fun together while recognizing their contributions and sending them off with appreciation. Please register here to let us know you’ll be attending.
Programs are on break for the month of August. Youth programs will begin again on Kickoff Sunday, Sept. 7.
green tip of the week:
Wash clothes in cold water: This uses less energy than hot water. *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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