Weekly Word

Aug. 17 meeting to call a senior associate pastor

Stay tuned! Sunday, Aug. 17, there wil be a congregational meeting to call a senior associate pastor, after the recommendation by the Nominating Committee was offered at the Session meeting Aug. 4.

New worship time at Antioch

We will change our worship time to 10 a.m. beginning Sunday, Oct. 5. We began a process of discernment this spring that culminated with Coordinating Council and Session meetings. Many thanks to those of you who participated in the survey process and engaged in good and faithful conversation around how best to meet the growing needs of our church family. We look forward to the exciting educational possibilities before worship—as well as maintaining (and growing) the warm, post-worship fellowship we are known for!   

August sermon series

This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka will dive into a short sermon series that will use scenes from “The Chosen”—a historical-drama television series about Jesus’ life. Aug. 24 is Youth Sunday, where our young people plan and lead worship. And on Aug. 31 (Labor Day weekend), both campuses will enjoy a hymn sing featuring favorite songs of our faith.

PS: Blood donors will be enterd to win Chiefs tickets! Sign up HERE and use group code ‘BT’. For additional details, email Ann Colston or call her at 913-461-1791.

Serve

Village Serves on Aug. 18 – Join folks from Village on Monday, Aug. 18 from 9-11 a.m. as we volunteer to make Kansas City a better place! This month we serve at Hope Faith working in their garden. Learn more and sign up HERE.

Food Pantry and Clothes Closet – It’s cereal month! Cold and hot cereals are always needed for a quick breakfast or evening snack. In the Clothes Closet, think back-to-school wear for kids. A financial gift to support our work is always welcome. Thank you!

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.

Engage, Grow, and Celebrate

VERT (Village Emergency Response Team) Volunteers Needed – Our VERT team is a critical part of 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

Men’s Breakfast Gathering – 8 a.m. Aug. 26, Hertiage Dining Room (Mission Campus), $8 suggested donation. Jim Bolton will discuss the Village Church Energy Audit with us. Come for breakfast, discussion, and fellowship!

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 Sunday, Sept. 7.

music ministry

Village Voices Fall Retreat – 1-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. All students in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend for singing, games, worship, food, and more. Contact Josh Maize to sign up.

Fall Concert Series Preview – Click here to see all the incredible musicians performing at Village this fall.

Pastoral care & Counseling

Faith & Grief is Aug. 6 – Faith & Grief will be at noon this Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Visitation Catholic Church. Dan Devine will share his journey with his wife, Michele, who had Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD).

Widowers‘ Support Group – If your spouse has died or is living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you are not alone. Listen, share, and find fellowship with other men who are walking the same path. Meetings are every Thursday at 9 a.m. in Room 132 at Mission Campus.

Presbyterian Women

Coffee & Connection – 9-10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 23, Room 232, 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.

Service Saturday – 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. We’ll head to ScrapsKC (3269 Roanoke Rd, KCMO) to assist our neighbors with their mission of creative upcycling. Kids 3+ are welcome with their young adult parent. Sign up HERE; limit 25 people.

Youth Ministry

Programs are on break in August. Youth programs will begin again on Kickoff Sunday, Sept. 7.

green tip of the week:

Air dry clothes whenever possible. This avoids using the dryer, which consume a lot of energy.  *Village Presbyterian Church is a certified Earth Care Congregation.