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Mission Statement:

To Love and to Lead

The Mission of Heritage United Methodist Church

is to Love God and people passionately and to Lead

people into a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ.

In Hospital:

Jean Sabatier (Baptist VB)

At Home:

LuAnn Donahou, Carolyn Bradford,

Dylan Gardner, Claudine Keller,

Bill Kelton, James Minor, Gary Powell,

Doris Ricks, Rick Scott, Dorinda Stewart,

Maria Sullivan, Bill Thomas

Assisted Living:

Mary Coble (Crawford H&R)

Mary Dempsey (Ashton Place)

Sammye Gilbert (Alma Rehab)

Lavita Middleton (Greenwood Retirement Center)

Connie Warren (VB H&R)

Therese Zolk (Valley Springs H&R)

In Thanksgiving:

Kody and Bethany Morris in the birth of

their son, James Andrew. Baby brother to Jack

and grandson to Kathy Bentley.

Max and Marilyn Goins in the birth of their

great-granddaughter, Scarlett Laew Mathews.

Proud parents are Max and Jannie Mathews.

In Sympathy:

Bob and Hope Simons and Family in the

death of their nephew, Carter Barkley.

Diana Boyakin and Family in the death of

her nephew, Brandon Bernard.

Heritage Happenings is published weekly Office Hours: Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 5 pm; Fri: 8 am - 12 pm

Phone: 479-474-6424

FAX & E-mail Address: 474-8549; office@heritage.church

Church Web Page: www.heritage.church

Arkansas Area Bishop: Rev. Gary Mueller

District Superintendent: Rev. Steve Coburn

Lead Pastor: J. Wesley Hilliard, whilliard@heritage.church

Pastor Emeritus: Bill Kelton, bekelton@sbcglobal.net

Director of Ministries: Roger Goins, rgoins@heritage.church

Worship Arts Minister Caleb Lester, clester@heritage.church

Accompanist: Rick Endel, rendel@heritage.church

Welcome Minister: Becki Kneeland, bkneeland@heritage.church

Congregational Care Pastor: Max Goins, mgoins@heritage.church

Outreach Pastor: LaToya Shepherd, lshepherd@heritage.church

Discipleship Pastor: Brian Seewald, bseewald@heritage.church

Ministry Development Pastor: Ron Lewis, rlewis@heritage.church

Youth Pastor: Jake Simmons, jsimmons@heritage.church

Associate Youth Minister: Brad Martin, bmartin@heritage.church

Middle School Pastor: Brad Sneed, bsneed@heritage.church

Children’s Minister: Madison Simmons, msimmons@heritage.church

Preschool Coordinator: Shawnna Seewald, sseewald@heritage.church

Business Administrator: Bobby Boyakin, bboyakin@heritage.church

Publications Secretary: Kathy Goins, kgoins@heritage.church

Staff Secretary: Pam James, pjames@heritage.church

Multimedia Producer: Nick Jones, njones@heritage.church

Facility Manager: Steve Kelton, skelton@heritage.church

Newsletter/Bulletin Announcements: office@heritage.church

March 6

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE

March 8-9

COLLEGE OF PRAYER

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019 | VOLUME 33 ISSUE 7

From Your Pastor’s Heart … The College of Prayer, March 8-9. The College of Prayer has a vision to mentor, train, and equip Christians to

reach a lost world through a revived church. We believe that prayer is not the

latest church growth program; rather, it is a way of life. God is pouring out His

Spirit to revive His Church all over the world. He is calling His Church to be a

house of prayer for all nations. Learn more about the College of Prayer

International.

Each session of the College of Prayer will have an element of encountering God

through extended, high worship, Spirit-led prayer, and anointed teaching. We

hope you will join us as we focus on reviving a lifestyle of prayer by asking, “Lord, teach us to pray!” Whether you are

just learning to pray that prayer or whether you have been praying it for years, you will walk away renewed and

empowered. Come join churches from around the Western Arkansas River Valley who are joining together to see a move

of God!

During this upcoming Module we will focus on "Lord, As Families, Teach Us to Pray!" This is for all Christians, single or

married. This will be an incredible time of allowing God to heal our families and inviting His presence into the middle of

our homes!

We will hear powerful teaching from Rev. Jon Mitchell. He has an amazing spirit, heart, and passion for the Kingdom of

God and he desires to see lives ignited by the manifest presence of Christ. For over seven years now he has served as the

Executive Director of the College of Prayer International. He spends his time giving oversight to the growth, traction to

the vision, and traveling extensively to stir revival and teach on prayer wherever he goes.

Why should you attend?

Prayer and Worship - We will encounter God.

Instruction - We will receive life-giving biblical teaching on prayer.

Interaction - We will discuss truth and pray with each other while fostering lasting relationships.

I pray you will join me there! I love you!

“LORD, AS FAMILIES,

TEACH US TO PRAY!”

MEMORIALS I n m e m o r y o f S H I R L E Y

TOUCHSTONE by:

Anita Dowty (FP)

In memory of DAVID MCCLERREN

by:

Mark and Linda Wilkerson

Joe and Pat Johns (FP)

Seniors Growing with Christ (FP)

FP - Food Pantry

MISSING SOMETHING? Please stop by the office if you are

missing your bible, eye glasses or a

multitude of other items.

YOUNG AT HEART If you are 55 or older, join us for a

time of food and fellowship

Thursday, February 28th from 6-8

pm in the Welcome Center. *Bring a

dish to share!

BAPTISM SUNDAY

If you are interested in being

baptized at church this Sunday,

February 17th, please contact the

church office at 474-6424.

S.H.A.P.E.S. Come discover what gift(s) you

have been given and how you can

find meaning and purpose in your

life! Class meets on Sundays at 9:30

am in room 121.

BRRR! IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! The Valet Parking Ministry is a great

opportunity for senior adults,

people with disabilities/injuries and/

or parents who are by themselves

with children who need help getting

into the building–especially on rainy

or snowy days. Please look for the

sign on the northeast portico of the

Heritage building and pull under for

help for the 9:30 am service.

EMMAUS WALKS If you are interested in attending an

Emmaus Walk, informational

pamphlets and applications are

available in the Great Hall. The

upcoming men’s walk is February

2 8 - M a r c h 3 a t “ T h e

Center” (formerly St. Scholastica.) For

more information, contact Bob

Bretch at rbretch@cox.net.

DAY OF PRAYER Heritage has partnered with the

S.O.S Community Prayer Center

and 31 other churches in the River

Valley in Unceasing Prayer!

Prayer partners are needed for the

1st Monday of each month. Sign up

for a time of prayer by contacting

the church office with your

selected time. Your prayer time can

be done anytime from home or 8-5

pm at the Center (contact Janalou

Devers at 474-2418 to schedule a time at

the Center.)

BLANKET CREW

The team meets usually every other Tuesday. The next meeting date is

February 19th at 9 am. You are welcome to join any time! Even if you don't

have basic sewing skills you can help cut out material and do easy hand

work. And if you like to create you have the freedom to make a blanket

any design you wish. And although we very much enjoy each other's

company if you are not able to commit to the set meeting time you are

welcome to come, get what materials you need and sew at home on your

own schedule. If you have questions contact Sue Weege, 474-8627 or

sueweege@cox.net.

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY Contact the church office at 474-

6424 you are interested in helping

prepare and serve meals to 100+

people in the community at

Midland Heights on the first

Saturday of each month (food

provided) from 9 am - 1:30 pm (8-

10 volunteers needed monthly.)

Our next date is Saturday, March

2nd.

MISSION TRIP SPANISH 101 Did you know that you don’t have

to be fluent in a foreign language to

be able to communicate effectively?

Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30

am in the Prayer Room. Charles

Griffith will teach this class on

conversational Spanish for missions

and evangelism.

HALO REPORT FEBRUARY 10, 2019 Pitchers and catchers report this week which means The Men’s and

Co-ed softball seasons are just around the corner. Don’t think about the

current cold weather right now…think about the spring weather that is on

the horizon. Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. When

Punxsutawney Phil has stepped up to the plate he has been correct 7 out of

15 times when he has not seen his shadow. That is batting .470. Heritage

needs you to step up and sign up for softball. Contact Mike Kneeland via e-

mail at mkneeland@vbsd.us or call 479-719-9274.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

One of our giant Heritage

umbrellas has been missing for

several weeks. Please check to see

if you have accidentally taken it

home with you.

COLLEGE OF PRAYER

Join others from around the River

Valley for a time of worship and

powerful teaching from Jon

Mitchell, Executive Director of the

College of Prayer on March 8th and

9th! To register, visit the link on

our website at heritage.church or

register in the church office.

LOVE TO SERVE? Do you have a heart to serve God

by serving others? Contact Max

Goins in the church office at 474-

6424 or mgoins@heritage.church

about becoming a Chaplain at one

of the areas hospitals.

NEW TO HERITAGE? Join us for the Newcomers’ Dinner

Tuesday, February 19th at 6 pm at

the Kneeland’s. Contact Becki at

bkneeland@heritage.church to

reserve your spot.

HELP NEEDED FOR WINTER Debbie Thomas is collecting new or

slightly worn jackets, hoodies and

coats for ages 3-18 that will go to

children in our local schools. For

questions, contact Debbie at 651-

0810.

SOCKS DONATIONS Taylor Teague and Lexi Miller are

collecting new pairs of socks for a

school service project. The socks

will be donated to the Heritage

Clothes Closet. Donations can be

dropped off at the church office.

HELP NEEDED Hard to think of gardening in the middle of winter! But think we must! Our

church grounds should be inviting and show the beauty of God's creation!

We want those who come or just drive by to enjoy that beauty. But that

requires work and time to keep the lawn and beds planted, weeded and

watered. It has become too big a job for the two people who have been

doing that and help is needed! If you would be willing to spend any amount

of time this spring and summer we want to hear from you! We will work

with you on the amount of time you have and the tasks you are willing to

undertake. Just call the church office, 474-6424, or email the

office@heritage.church and ask to be put on the volunteer list and you will

be contacted when we are ready to organize.

STAYCATION No plans for Spring

Break? We are having a

S t a y c a t i o n o n

Wednesday, March 20th

from 10 am - 4 pm. We will stay at

Heritage all day long, but where is

our “vacation?” IT’S A SURPRISE!

Open to kids Kindergarten-5th

grade. Please register online at the

Heritage Childrens Ministry

FaceBook page or by clicking on the

QR code.

Make Jesus Real! Do as I say, not as I do. We have all heard these words and some of us

may have even spoken them. As a former traffic signal guy we had much

better luck training new people by taking them to an intersection and

showing rather than telling them how things worked. I have always been

a visual learner. I can read it over and over but show me once and I

usually get it.

As we focus on discipleship here at Heritage we are very blessed with

many who not only talk about making disciples but if you watch closely they will show us how to carry out

the Great Commission. I really like the phrase “making Jesus real” and will strive to do a better job of that.

We don’t have to be perfect like Jesus to make a difference in someone’s life. A smile, a kind word or just

opening a door are small things that will show we care.

Every day I wear my name tag on my shirt. Not only does it identify me as staff at the church but when I’m

out and about it gives me an opportunity to tell people what we have here at Heritage. The last thing Jesus

told His disciples (“go and make disciples...”) is a clue as to how important this is. As I go through the

Alongsider program it is becoming clear that we all can be disciples that make disciples. It is not an earth

shattering revelation, but simply living your life in a way that shows your love for God and your love for

others. In other words don’t just talk the talk but walk the walk!

Not being a morning person I have only recently been spending my quiet time with the Lord as soon as I

wake up. (Thanks Fish!) This has really been a blessing to me and has strengthened my walk with Him.

Considering the sacrifice He made for me it is a very small thing to spend a little time in the Word before

the day begins. I encourage you to try this...I was encouraged to try it for years before I figured it out what

a difference it makes.

Enough rambling...together let’s go MAKE JESUS REAL in the River Valley!