Hillcrest Hope is empowering individuals and families experiencing homelessness to achieve personal independence through transitional housing, accountability, education, and community support. During the Month of March, we will be collecting Flour, Sugar, Soups, Cereals, Crackers, Granola Bars, Canola or Vegetable Oil, Comet or Ajax, and Toilet Bowl Cleaners. Donations can be placed in the Brown Mission Boxes located in the Upstairs Lobby by the Office or Downstairs in the Ministry Centers Lobby by the South Double Red Doors. Thank You and God Bless You!
Outreach Collection for March - Hillcrest Hope
Denominational Update - Luncheon | March 1st
On Sunday March 1st after 2nd Service at approximately 12:45pm we will have a luncheon in the Chapel to follow up on our discussion at the Annual Members Meeting on "Denominational Updates". This will be a time to receive greater depth on the issues at hand and also to give you an opportunity to ask further questions. Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP to let us know how much pizza to order. Thanks!
JourneyMoms: Winter Wiggles & Nurtured Bible Study
Let's connect over the winter with some playtime for our kids and time in God's truth! We are discussing a study called 'Nurtured: God's Tender Care for New & Expectant Moms' (minimal preparation required). We meet every Friday from now till March 6th, 10:00-11:45 AM at the church. Moms are welcome to attend any meetups that work with their schedule. To learn more, please email Kristin@gashland.org.
Welcome Lunch | March 15th
After second service if you're new or have been recently attending Gashland, you're invited to lunch after second service to learn more about the church and connect with staff.
Scripture Reading | March 1st
Women’s Circle Study | March 10th
On March 10, at 10:00 am, all women are invited to share in the current study, "God is Speaking, Are You Listening?", as Binny Pearce leads us in looking into scripture to see how God spoke to His people and how those examples have application to our living today. We will also share in a time of corporate prayer. No preparation is needed. We will meet in Fellowship Hall. Coffee, tea, and water are provided. Please contact Cindy Harris (816-419-2650) or Nancy Williams (816-312-8456)
Join us on the first Sunday of every month at 3pm to read scripture out loud with other believers young and old. We encourage all to read a chapter as we journey together through the Word of God, but we welcome those who simply wish to listen for an hour.
Lilies & Sparrows Prayer Retreat
Women of Gashland, join us for a time to step away from the busyness of daily life, find rest, and connect with God through prayer, fellowship, and reflection—Sunday, March 22nd, from 12:45-4:00 PM at the church. Lunch included. Please register online or in person by 3/15.
Calling all Breakaway volunteers
Breakaway Field Days will be held June 1-5 from 8:30am – 12:30pm and we need many volunteers to make this a success! There are a variety of roles and something for people of all ages! We need coaches (team leads), help with game stations, registration, and nursery help. If you are available to volunteer for Breakaway this year. If you have questions please contact Laura Cooper at cooper.laura13@gmail.com.
Ali Mammadov in Concert
If you attend our early service, you’ve already enjoyed hearing our choir’s accompanist at the piano each week—and on a few occasions, as a soloist as well.
Ali Mammadov is an accomplished concert pianist who, at just 27 years old, has already won numerous important solo piano competitions. He studies at the Park University International Center of Music under the renowned pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch. We are truly blessed by his artistry and his faithful contribution to our choir and church.
On Sunday, March 8, at 4:00 p.m., Ali has generously offered to present a solo piano recital in our Sanctuary. The recital is free, with a freewill offering benefiting the Mercy Fund.
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for this special afternoon of music!
Nathan Moser - A Missionary in Nepal
On Sunday March 22nd one of our missionaries, Nathan Moser, will be visiting Gashland EPC. Nathan will preach in both of our services. We also will have an all church Sunday School in the Sanctuary to hear about Nathan's Ministry and have a time for Q&A. ***Please note: No other Adult Sunday School Classes will meet this morning so that we can all participate and hear from Nathan.
Nathan is a theological specialist for ITEN. ITEN stands for the International Theological Education Network. Their purpose is to come alongside local believers in hard-to-reach places of our world, where there is little access to biblical and theological training. Missionaries from the outside simply can’t access all the unreached peoples of the world, but increasingly formerly unreached peoples are finding new life in Jesus. As they do, they understand the need to reach out to their neighbors and plant new churches. ITEN seeks to help them do that by equipping them in theological training and leadership development. Nathan's role at ITEN is to write theological curriculum for church leaders in Nepal who do not have access to theological education. Nathan then travels to Nepal and teaches the curriculum throughout the year.
