Weekly Word

Thank You, Blood Drive Heros

At our Blood Drive last Tuesday, 44 units were collected (surpassing our goal of 30!)—that represents 132 lives saved. We had four first-time donors, too. A huge thank-you to everyone who participated. Our next drive at the Mission Campus will be Oct. 21.

September Sermon Series: “EPIC Church”

In his book “Postmodern Pilgrims,” Dr. Leonard Sweet offers a vision for the 21st century church that engages both the church’s traditions and its need for innovation. He calls for a faith that is both ancient and future, historical and contemporary. While he reminds us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), he wonders how the church, the body of Christ, can give a compelling and imaginative witness to Jesus today. In this sermon series, we will explore what Dr. Sweet calls the EPIC church: Experiential, Participatory, Imagistic, and Communal.

• Sept. 7 – The Church is Experiential
• Sept. 14 – The Church is Participatory
• Sept. 21 – The Church is Imagistic
• Sept. 28 – The Church is Communal

Serve

Food Pantry and Clothes Closet – September is peanut butter month! Help us fill the shelves with plastic, 18-oz jars. A $25 donation buys a case. At the Clothes Closet, think back-to-school wear for kids. Thank you!

Village Serves at Pete’s Garden– Join folks from Village on Wednesday, Sept 10 from 10 a.m. to noon as we volunteer to make Kansas City a better place! This month we serve at Pete’s Garden packing meals for food-insecure families. Learn more and sign up HERE.

Engage, Grow, and Celebrate

Wednesday Family Dinner Kickoff! 5:30-6:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, Sept. 10. Join us for grilled hamburgers and brats in the Welcome Center. To register for dinner, click HERE. (RSVP HERE to volunteer and eat free.)

Village Church Golf – 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Eagles Landing in Belton, Missouri. Course fee is $40. RSVP by Aug. 29 to Brad Steil.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Village U – Grow in mind, body, and spirit. The Fall 2025 catalog is available and registration is now open. Fall semester begins Sept. 7.

children & family ministry

Lighthouse Kids Kickoff is Sept. 7 – Pre-K and 4-year-olds will meet in Room 106. Drop-off for elementary Lighthouse (grades K-6) is in Room 307 for All-Sing at 9 a.m. Pick up for kids grades K-6 will be on the third floor.

Happy Birthday, Child & Family Development Center – 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. We are turning 30! Bring the whole family to celebrate with live music, cake, snow cones, a garbage truck, and more.

international ministry

Auction/Raffle Items Needed – The Dominican Republic Medical Partnership (DRMP) of Village Church is looking for auction and raffle items for its annual fundraiser, Celebration Dominicana, on Oct. 11. Examples include gift cards, vacation rentals, airline vouchers, sports or concert tickets, artwork, jewelry, or gardening or interior design services. If you can donate, email Lora Garrison, or call 913-671-2390. Thank you!

Hit for Haiti is Saturday, Oct. 4 – Come for the 5th annual pickleball and tennis event benefiting Higgins Brothers Surgicenter—the only functioning medical center near Fonds-Parisien, which serves about 1,500 Haitian patients each month. Learn more and sign up to play HERE.

music ministry

Organ Recital – 7 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 5. Hear world-renowned organist Ilona Kubiaczyk-Adler’s free recital, “Organ Music of Eastern Europe and the Americas,” in the Mission Campus Sanctuary.

2nd Thursdays Kickoff – 12:15 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Mission Campus Sanctuary. This free series begins with Alison Borberg, soprano, and Joe Cartwright, piano presenting a mix of musical theater and cabaret.

Pastoral care & Counseling

Guest speaker: Bill Tammeus – at Faith & Grief at noon this Wednesday, Sept. 3 at Visitation Catholic Church. Bill will share his personal account of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Register HERE; lunch is provided.

What is a Stephen Minister? Stephen Ministers are caring individuals who provide confidential, one-on-one care for those facing a life challenge. Both men and women who wish to become a Stephen Minister receive more than 50 hours of training. If you are interested, please contact either Alice Carrott Eidson or Karen A. Reimer.

Presbyterian Women

Sunshine & Stroll – 1:30-3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, Mohawk Park (67th & Lamar). Soak up some sunshine, take a stroll around the park, or sit and chat with other women. Kids are welcome, too!

MOTS (Moms of Teens) – 8:30-10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, Young Adult Space (Room 8); Village on Mission. Interested in talking to other moms with teens? Come for coffee and conversation.

Mingle & Bingo – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at O’Neill’s Restaurant in Leawood. Women of all ages are invited for games and featured speaker Rev. Maggie Johnson Phillips. The cost is $15 and includes appetizers. Bingo cards are $5 with proceeds going to the Village Food Pantry. RSVP to Becky Anderson.

young adults

Royals Game – 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. Bring your friends and join us at Kauffman Stadium for a night of fun, fellowship, and baseball! Tickets: $20. Register HERE.

Y.A.M. (Young Adut Ministry) Night – All 20s and 30s are invited to join us every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. starting Sept. 10. We’ll enjoy dinner in the Young Adult Room (Room 8) followed by games, Scripture, and connection. Come as often as you can; we’d love to have you!

green tip of the week:

Don’t leave devices on standby. Many devices continue to draw power even when turned off. *Village Presbyterian Church is a certified Earth Care Congregation.