Weekly Word

Pray with us on Election Day

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, we will have brief prayer services at 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel at the Mission Campus and at noon in the Sanctuary at the Antioch Campus. The worship spaces will remain open all day for personal prayer with guides available.

“Love as Prophetic Action”

If you missed the final sermon in ”The Word of the Prophets” series, find it on our YouTube Channel, download the podcast, or watch on our website. This coming Sunday is All Saints’ Day when we remember the saints who have gone before us. We are here because of their faithfulness and generosity.

Wednesdays@Village this Week

At 5:30 p.m., folks of all ages will begin the evening in Friendship Hall. Dinner is a Chili Bar. After dinner, our adult faith-formation class will be “The Revelation of John” taught by Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka, with programs running simultaneously for children, youth, and young adults (childcare for ages 0-5 is also available). No registration necessary. Bring the whole crew and enjoy time with your church family!

Check out some photos from last week’s festive Festi-Fall! Find more on Facebook.

Serve

Thank you, donors! We collected 25 units of blood for Community Blood Center last Tuesday, resulting in 75 lives saved. There were two first-time donors, too, which is always wonderful. Our next drive at the Mission Campus will be Jan. 12.

Thanksgiving Baskets for the Food Pantry – You can support our annual Thanksgiving ministry; a $45 donation funds a turkey and all the fixings for a family of four. Thank you for sponsoring a family’s meal. We are on track to give out 500 Thanksgiving baskets this year! Are unused household goods taking up space in your closets and cupboards? The Clothes Closet would love any dishes, linens, kitchenware, and small kitchen appliances to share with our neighbors in need.

Village Serves in November – Join folks from Village on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 9-11:30 a.m. as we volunteer to make Kansas City a better place! This month we serve at Kanbe’s Markets helping sort food to be distributed city-wide. Learn more HERE about this and other monthly opportunities.

Drivers needed – Village has a team of drivers who deliver meals to folks unable to make them for themselves. We need drivers one Thursday each month. Meals are picked up late morning at Matt Ross Community Center. Contact Leslie Conrad, 913-226-7245.

Engage, Grow, Celebrate

Seniors Afternoon – 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Room 230. Enjoy games and social time with other seniors. Bring your own board games, learn to play canasta, and spread the word! Questions: Deana Petty.

Village Forum class: Christian Nationalism – 9:30-10:30 a.m. this Sunday, Nov. 1, Room 126 (Mission Campus). Bill Tammeus, former KC Star columnist and “Faith Matters” blog writer, speaks on Christian nationalism and its presence and power in the U.S. He received the 2025 Wilbur Award given annually to the best religion columnist in the country. 

Tuesday Lunches – 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Purchase homestyle soup and sandwiches made by Chef Teri in Friendship Hall on Tuesdays. All are invited!

Building Beloved Community Dinner Out – 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, Niecie’s Restaurant (6441 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO). Join this Village Church committee for dinner and conversation at Niecie’s, the iconic Black-owned restaurant which has been in business since 1985. RSVP to Laura Hobbs. Also, read a reflection on their 2024 Human Rights Pilgrimage HERE.

children & family ministry

3rd-Grade Bibles – 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 (Mission Sanctuary). Every year, we present special Bibles to our 3rd-graders during worship. RSVP so that we have one reserved for your student. Families are invited to gather after worship in Room 307.

Holiday Greenery – Troop 91 scouts will be selling holiday greenery from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at both the north and south entrances at the Mission Campus (and between 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the south entrance) Sunday, Nov. 1. Cash or check is accepted or order online HERE. Delivery will be Nov. 29 and Dec. 6. Email Valerie with questions.

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

All Saints’ Day Services – all worship services on Sunday, Nov. 1. On All Saints’ Day, we seek to remember and honor those in our families and communities who have passed on into the Church Triumphant. Come to any of our services and invite others who may benefit from the assurance that darkness does not get the last word. At the Antioch Campus, we invite you to bring a photo or to write the name of someone who has passed to place on the communion table.

Managing Grief During the Holidays – 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Country Club Christian Church (6101 Ward Parkway), Room 205. Join others at this Faith & Grief gathering. Rev. Ashley Cheung, their minister of congregational care, will lead the discussion. All are warmly welcome.

music ministry

2nd Thursday Choir Recital – 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Mission Sanctuary. This recital features the Liberty High School Choir. Join us for a short reception afterward in the Welcome Center to meet the students. Free admission.

VILLAGE U

Select Parables of a Jewish Rabbi Named Jesus – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 17, Room 126 (Mission Campus). Guided by the work of Amy-Jill Levine, Biagio Mazza explores how Jesus’ original Jewish audience would have heard and understood these stories, and their connection to the first century Jewish social, religious, and political cultures.

Men’s Breakfast & Bible with Rev. Dr. Nishioka – 8-9 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 1, Friendship Hall (Mission Campus). Join other men for fellowship, a hot breakfast, and Bible study led by Pastor Rodger. (Suggested donation $8, either in person or online when you register.)

Organizing Photos on Apple Devices – 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Nov. 10, Room 230 (Mission Campus). Instructor, Tim Burrow, will show you how quickly photos can be located, sorted, and organized. This class will also provide quick, simple tools for editing and sharing photos. Bring your Apple device or use one of our classroom MacBooks. Registration is appreciated.

Coffee & Conversation with Brooke Brundige – 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4, Room 132 (Mission Campus). Grow in our faith, share honestly, and build friendships that last well beyond the first Wednesday of the month. Childcare is available; register by email.

The entire Village U catalog is available online.

women‘s ministry

Faithful Women of Outstanding Service – Nominations are being accepted to honor women who support the mission of Village Church, nurture their faith and that of others, work for peace, justice, and promote an inclusive community through leadership and service. Please send nominations to Carol Solenberger by Nov. 10. Honorees will be recognized in April.

Mahjong Mondays – 6:30-8 p.m., Nov. 9, Room 230 (Mission Campus). No need to RSVP. Bring your Mahjong card (copies will be available). We’re taking December off but will resume on Jan. 11. Questions? Email Carol Solenberger.

Young adults

Picnic in the Park – 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. Young adults with small children are invited to bring the whole family to Taliaferro Park (2900 W. 79th St, Prairie Village) for an evening packed with food, laughter, and fun! No cost, just SIGN UP.

Friendsgiving – 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Save the date! We will meet at Sylvester Powell Community Center (6200 Martway, Mission, KS).

YOUTH

Heartland Youth Bonfire – 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Village Youth are invited to the Heartland Youth Bonfire, a night to connect and glow! We’ll gather around the fire, roast hot dogs and marshmallows, and enjoy a fun evening together. Transportation will be provided, with drop-off and pick-up at Village Church. Register HERE.

College Student Care Packages – Help us stay connected with our college students! Sign up your student to receive a care package from Village this fall. Fill out the form to have a package sent their way! And, if you have leftover Halloween candy, bring it to the south reception desk and we will use it in our care packages.

green tip of the week

Make it Airtight – When you add up all the cracks around the windows and doors in an average home, it’s equivalent to a whole window being left open all winter long.