Weekly Word
Kenyan Mission Team Returns
God is good. All the time.
Our team of 15 returned to Kansas City, Spain, and California last Friday after almost two weeks in Kenya. They were guests for several days in Thwake, the hometown of Rev. Dr. David Nzioka, where they set up shop to host a medical clinic—serving about 1,100 people over two days. Doctors, nurses, and our volunteers helped with vaccinations, routine lab work, blood pressure screening, minor surgeries, ophthalmology and dental procedures, fluoride treatments for children, medication dispensing, and cancer screenings. Rev. Maggie Johnson Phillips, Rev. Sam Phillips, and Rev. Nzioka helped lead worship at an outdoor ‘crusade’ as well as Sunday worship in Thwake. The group ended their journey with two days of game drives in Masai Mara national reserve. More stories and photos to come! (Make sure you follow Thwake Village Partnership.) Thank you sincerely for all your support and prayers.
You scream. I scream. We all scream for 50 years of ice cream socials!
The 50th annual Ice Cream Social will be from 5-7 p.m. this Friday, June 27 at the Mission Campus. Come for ice cream with all the fixings plus hot dogs, popcorn, games, and activities in the north parking lot. You may park in the south lot and the elementary school lot across the street. This is a free, family-friendly event, so invite your neighbors and friends, too! Then stay for the kids’ drama camp performance at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Serve
Village Service Day – Join folks on Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to noon as we volunteer to make Kansas City better! This month we serve at Kanbe’s Market sorting, cleaning, and composting. Click HERE to learn more and sign up.
Saturday Food Pantry Volunteer Needed: Do you enjoy interacting with people? Have basic computer skills and a heart for helping families who are experiencing food insecurity? The Food Pantry & Clothes Closet 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.
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. Learn more and sign up HERE. To volunteer on Aug. 8 with the Antioch team, contact Laura Assyia.
Mission Sewing Needs Fabric – Hospitals need blankets for adults receiving chemo. Sewing is asking for cotton prints of assorted designs (a minimum of 1 yard), clean and unused. Drop off at the south entrance at the Mission Campus.
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.
Village Golf – 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 8 at Sunflower Hills in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Green fee with cart is $42. RSVP to Brad Steil by July 4 if you would like to play. All men and women are welcome!
adult faith formation
Climate Change: The Real Solution; Part 2. Come learn from 7-9 p.m., Monday, June 30, Room 126, Mission Campus. Environmental law attorney and teacher Jane Kloeckner will examine efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change—emphasizing that international cooperation is essential, as was done successfully with the 1987 Montreal Protocol.
Children & Family Ministry
Music & Drama Camp Performance: “Malice in the Palace: The Story of Esther” – 7 p.m. Friday, June 27 in the Mission Campus Sanctuary (right after the Ice Cream Social!). Don’t miss it!
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 begin 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
Stephen Ministry Picnic – 5-7 p.m this Thursday, June 26 at 2011 W. 91st Street, Leawood, Kansas. Barbecue, buns, drinks, and paper products are provided. Please bring a salad, side dish, or dessert to share. Questions? Contact: Alice and Al Eidson, 913-226-0747.
Help Usher or Host a Memorial Service – Helping families when they have lost a loved one is a gift from the heart. If you could assist with ushering or hosting at a memorial reception, we would appreciate it. Volunteers serve as their schedules permit—helping for about 2-4 hours at the most. Contact Linda Alley at 913-671-2327 or send Linda an email.
Presbyterian Women
Horizons Bible Study and Summer Gathering – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 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.
social justice
A brief rain storm on June 7 didn’t ruin our 5th annual Juneteenth Celebration. Folks simply gathered under the pavilion for the free, community barbecue lunch (servers were volunteers from Hillcrest Covenant Church) and the rain was finished in time for the West African Drum & Dance performance. Thank you to all the Village Church volunteers who helped staff the bounce houses and other kids’ activities!
young adults
Prom – 7-9 p.m. this Friday, June 27. Wear whatever makes you feel fancy and join us at Greenwood Social Hall (1750 Belleview Ave., KC, MO) for Young Adult Prom! Snacks provided, cash bar available. Open to anyone in their 20s and 30s. Tickets are $25; sign up HERE.
Theology on Tap – 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at 30hop (8715 Shawnee Mission Parkway). Join us for good friends, a good beer, and a theological question to guide our time together. Appetizers provided.
YOUTH Ministry
Summer Mode – Check out all that’s planned for middle- and high-school kids this summer! Weekly summer programs will continue until August. It is not too late to sign up your middle-school kid for the July 22-24 float trip. Find it all HERE.
green tip of the week:
Close doors to any unused rooms. This minimizes heating/cooling costs in unoccupied areas. *Village Presbyterian Church is a certified Earth Care Congregation.
“But few things are needed—indeed only one. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.“
As you heard the story of Jesus, Martha, and Mary in worship Sunday, Rev. Melanie Hardison talked about the sin of sloth being the sin of acedia (neglecting God). Is acedia the emotion many of us feel right now? A strange combination of distraction, listlessness, and undirected anxiety? What we may be missing is authentic connection. Connection to our God and to each other. Translated from its Greek origins, acedia means a “lack of care.”
When we intentionally care for others—through service, hospitality or attentive listening, for example—we show love for neighbor and God. The malaise subsides. Find ways to use your God-given gifts and connect with others HERE.
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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