The Weekly Word

Our Family Expands

Sunday was a great day in the life of Village Church! We welcomed 19 new members and celebrated with a luncheon. Help us welcome: Alexandra (Alex) Aye, Meg and Mycol Bowen, Lisa and Chris Cardetti, Kathryn (Katie) Gamble, John and Marisa (Risa) Hoke, Adrianna Choquette-Hoffart and Brian Hoffart, Katherine and Steven Kaster, Ellie and Jim McClymont, Ellen and Robert Porter, Lindsey Thompson, Nicole Trembley (husband Peter Trembley couldn’t attend so he will join at the next Session meeting), and Karen Watson. See more photos HERE.

I Believe in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord

sermon series: the Apostle’s Creed

In the early years of the church, Christians struggled with what to believe. The same could be said for our faith lives today. “We believe. Help our unbelief.” Pastor Rodger helped us examine and understand another section of the Apostle’s Creed Sunday. And what it means that Jesus was both fully God and fully human. If you missed it, find his sermon HERE.

Serve

Cross-Lines Volunteer Opportunity – Every month, Village Church serves a meal to 150-250 people at the Cross-Lines Kitchen—an outreach for people experiencing homelessness. Join us on Friday, March 14, to serve lunch to our neighbors in need. Jim Bolton coordinates the Mission Campus team while Laura Assyia manages the Antioch group. Learn more and sign up HERE or email Jim Bolton.

Have an Old Computer? – Donate your old computer to Village! A team refurbishes and wipes them and then donates them to local organizations. It’s a wonderful way to give more life to your computer. You can drop them off at the Mission Campus or Food Pantry.

Engage, Grow, and Celebrate

youth Ministry

Summer Trips are Here – Registration is now open for three awesome experiences for youth: A mission trip to Seattle (for students who have completed grades 7-12), our annual journey to Montreat (for completed grades 9-12), and a middle-school float trip (for completed grades 6-8). Read more and register HERE.

Presbyterian women

MOTS (Moms of Teens) – Are you interested in talking to other moms with teenagers? Join us for coffee and connection on Saturday, March 8 from 8:30-10 a.m. in the Young Adult Space, Mission Campus.

Save the Date: Celebration of Faithful Women – 5:30 p.m. April 8 in Friendship Hall, Mission Campus. All women are invited to attend as we honor the faithful service of Joy Biard, Georgia Klein, Lisa Harrison, Susan Satterlee, and Marvie Sneegas.

young adults

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

music ministry

The Gesualdo Six presented by Friends of Chamber Music – 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in the Mission Campus Sanctuary. The Gesualdo Six is an award-winning British vocal ensemble comprised of some of the UK’s finest consort singers, directed by Owain Park. Tickets can be bought online.

adult faith formation

Free Yoga Classes? Yes! Bring a mat and join Mandy Dolan at the Mission Campus most Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m. through May 12. The next session is Feb. 24 (Room 333).

Meneilly Visiting Scholar – What does it mean that the majority of Americans now claim they’re not religious? How is that different from being spiritual? Register now for  “Stealing my Religion,” a two-part lecture series featuring Dr. Liz Bucar, professor of religion, Northeastern University. Dr. Bucar’s program will also be live-streamed. It is free, but please register HERE. 

The Men’s Group at the Antioch Campus invites others to join them as they visit the Johnson County Museum (87th and Metcalf) on Saturday, March 1, from 10-11:30 a.m. with lunch to follow at Strang Hall. Museum admission is $6, or $5 for seniors. For those who wish to carpool, meet at Antioch at 9:30 am. Sign up in the Antioch Narthex, call 913-681-8180, or HERE.

Sound Bath & Meditation – with Dorothy Tannahill-Moran, certified sound therapist. The upcoming dates are: Thursday Feb. 20, Tuesday March 18, and Thursday April 24 (6:30-7:45 p.m.) in Fellowship Hall, Antioch Campus. Contact Lisa Harrison to register! Walk-in guests are also welcome. Bring $15 and a mat or blanket with you. 

Children & family ministry

Our Village Preschool turns 50! Help us celebrate half a century of nurturing young lives. Email photos of your time at Village Preschool to Lisa Wright (please include the year). Then join us for an open house from 5-7 p.m. April 4—alongside the annual Art & Hors d’oeuvres event.

Got little ones? Preschool enrollment (and Kids Day Out registration) is happening now at the Mission and Antioch Campuses. Learn more HERE. Questions? Contact Sarah McKee regarding the Mission Preschool and Paula Benefiel at the Antioch Preschool. It is also time to sign up your kids for our awesome summer camps and programs — think: music & drama camp, Family VBS, science and art pop-up camps and more!

Pastoral care & Counseling

Flower Ministry – Ever wonder what happens to the flowers after Sunday services? A team of volunteers creates smaller arrangements that are delivered to church members who could use some cheer. We are currently in need of deliverers! If interested, contact Pamela Schneider for more information.

green tip of the week:

Lowering your thermostat setting by even 1 degree for at least eight hours will save you money on your electric bill. Install a programmable or smart thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature when no one is home.

Giving

pray like you mean it

As you pray, remember the story in Mark 7 about the deaf man who is brought to Jesus. It says that Jesus, among other things, “looked to the heavens and said, ’ephphatha,‘” which means ‘be opened.’ Pray that in the coming months, our hearts, minds, hands, and eyes are opened as we consider how to invest in the transformative work of our church. We all have an important role to play.