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Heartland Community Church
 

February 27, 2009Volume 2, Issue 4

News

What You Do Best Class

Our next 4 week "What You Do Best" class will be held on Thursdays beginning April 23rd in The Gallery at 8301 Lamar. This class assists people in discovering their spiritual gifts, skills and passions. Click here to sign up for the April class. Childcare is available, click here to register for childcare. Our hope is that we can match your passions and gifts to the ideal place to serve.

The Connect Team suggests getting a copy of Strength Finders 2.0 (found in the HCC Bookstore) to prepare for the class.

Unable to do the class this April? Don't worry, another is coming later this summer.

Worship and Communion next Wednesday

Our Worship and Communion service is warm and relational and joyful. It is a perfect way to begin to "go deeper" in your journey with Jesus. Everyone from all areas of Heartland gathers once a month for Communion, passionate worship, and for a time of deep connection with God and with each other. At Worship and Communion, it's common to see small groups, friends and families taking communion together, praying together and worshipping together. Also, please note for families that Worship and Communion includes Children's Great Adventure Programming through 5th grade. See you next Wednesday at 7:00pm at 8301 Lamar!

New Babies at Heartland

It's a pleasure to announce the new babies: Isabella Grace Dean (right) 12.18.08 (daughter of Andrew and Cherie), Hutcheson Jay Wiese 2.15.09 (Son of Brett and Vikkie), Sophia Noelle Roberts 1.30.09 (daughter of Amy Nopper and Erik Roberts). New baby? Let our front office know by clicking here.

Women

Women at the Well - women of all ages and stages

We will NOT meet in March due to spring break. But mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30 pm our special guest Frann Wohlers will take us through an experiential Seder Dinner. Click here to contact Lori Roy if you have questions or would like to volunteer.

New Mom's Small Groups

New Baby? Join a New Mom's Small Group and bring your babies! Expecting Moms or Moms with babies 0 - 12 months are welcome. Childcare available for older kids. We meet the first and third Thursdays 9:15 - 11:00 am in Room 5N. Click here to contact Kyran Wilson for sign up or if you have questions.

Men

Men's Adventure Trip June 2009

Don't miss this exciting opportunity for fellowship and fun with other Heartland Men. The dates are Thursday June 25 through Sunday June 28. Click here for more details or click here to sign up. Questions? Click here to contact Michael Maybee or call Michael at 816.695.3080.

Everyman Friday, March 6th

The next Everyman Friday will be on March 6th from 6:30 - 7:30 am in the auditorium. (coffee and donuts at 6:15am). Randy Reed of Randy Reed Automotive will be sharing a message titled "Demander or Commander..." What Kind of Leader Am I?" This is a great message for us men and Randy provides biblical examples while making it very relevant and practical for today. You'll also enjoy getting to know Randy and a glimpse of how he walks out his faith at work and in life. Share the wealth! Invite a friend, coworker or neighbor!

Singles

Fusion Sunday Night

All single adults are welcome every 2nd and 4th Sunday 6-7:00 pm with dinner following. Fusion "helping singles live well"... as single people. We do this by looking at faith in Christ from a single person's point of view. Next Fusion is Sunday evening, March 6th. Join us in the Gallery for worship, teaching and community. Childcare provided for kids 1 yr to 5th grade. Click here to RSVP with child's name and age by 12 Noon the Friday before Fusion.

Singles Sitting Together

Sit on the right side of the auditorium during the 11:00 am service at 8301 Lamar to meet other singles. Many of the singles enjoy going to lunch together after the service.

Couples

Marriage Tune-up

Make plans now to join us for our next Marriage Tune-up on Friday, April 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Gallery at 8301 Lamar. Amy and Chris Habben will be our special guest leaders. will be Amy and Chris Habben. The event is open to all married couples and their guest couples. Click here to sign up and register for this event.

Children

Through the Roof

Through the Roof is Heartland's ministry for children with special needs. Join our team on Sunday mornings at 11:00 am at 8301 Lamar and help one child learn to fall in love with Jesus. Click here to email Melissa George if you're interested in becoming a buddy for a special needs child or call 913.481.4408

Summer Camp for 4th through 6th graders

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For kids entering 4th-6th grades, camp will be held at YouthFront West June 15th-17th. you can get information at the information booth at Heartland and ask for a YouthFront brochure. Click here to contact Sara Stauffer for more information or call 931.341.5820 ext. 302.

Classroom Volunteers Needed

Heartland Has Kids! Our highest need is for twice a month classroom volunteers. We could also use people who are willing to be a last minute phone call, even get pulled out of service, for those emergency situations when a volunteer doesn't make it to an assigned class. We will train you so you feel confident and competent. Thanks for considering how you can make a difference in the lives of kids and families by volunteering in Great Beginnings. Click here to contact Jennifer Giuseffi if interested.

Youth

Middle School March Dodgeball Madness

It's Spring Break and what better way to spend an evening than throwing dodge balls at your buddies! Wednesday March 18th from 6 - 8 pm at 8301 Lamar in the gym. Bring a friend come be a part of our March Dodgeball Madness. All middle schoolers welcome. Get together a team of five to six of your friends to play. Click here to email Shibu Mathew for more information.

Summer Camp for 7th and 8th Graders

For kids entering 7th and 8th, camp will be at YouthFront West during July 13th-18th (week 7). Click here to register on the YouthFront website. (Be sure to put "Heartland Community Church" in the church name field.) Click here to contact Shibu Mathew for more information or call 913.341.5820 ext. 321

Missions

Missions Update

At Heartland Missions, we love to help people get connected with God and His activity in the world. We absolutely love to help get the word out about what God is doing in the lives of those who are serving locally and globally!

We invite you to check out the new version of the Heartland Missions website and there are more improvements on the way!

When you enter the Heartland Missions website, you'll see the latest video clip from the team that went to Bryansk, Russia in November to minister to the History Makers Church. The next trip to Russia is July 10-23. It's easy to get your application online to participate. Simply click here to go to the Russia mission alliance page on the Heartland Missions website, and then you can click on either the Info Sheet and/or the Application. If you have any questions, call Cynthia Pincombe at 913.341.5820, ext. 120. Please note that the application deadline is March 8th.

General Information

Dave Ramsey Live! Event, May 2nd

Dave Ramsey is coming to Kansas City for one day, Saturday, May 2nd from 1:00 - 6:00 pm. You may have been through Financial Peace University or and would like to take a friend. You might listen to Dave on the radio and desire to see him in person. Now you can attend at our reduced rate. Click here to watch a brief video about the event. Click here to register and use "Heartland" as the Promotional Code for a $10 discount! P.S. Dave only takes debit cards and bank drafts. No surprise here. He will take your credit card but only to cut it up!

About Heartland Class

New to Heartland and want to learn more about us, get more connected, and/or start serving? Then we'd love to have you join us for one of our About Heartland classes. The next class is being offered from 12:30-2:30 on Sunday, Mar 8th. Lunch and childcare are provided (FREE!) - but you must register for the class by Monday, March 2nd. To register for the March 8th class, click here.

Heartland Assist Line Change

Assist is a comprehensive care and counseling ministry that provides prayer, relational support and help in connecting those in need with the appropriate resources. Click here for more resources. Have an immediate need? Please contact our confidential Heartland Assist at 913.341.5820 ext. 330

Meals for Moms

Calling All Cooks! Are you looking for a way to serve families at Heartland? If you like to cook, the Meals for Moms team needs you. We provide meals for Heartland families who have recently had a baby. If you're interested in learning more or joining the team, click here to email Heather Lewis for more information.

Creative Volunteers Needed - Mosaics anyone?

Calling all creative people! We are currently looking for some people who can create actual mosaics for an upcoming Sunday morning service.

In addition, Program and Production is looking for graphic designers, video editors, craftsman/set designers, lighting designers, PowerPoint gurus or people who have fantastic and creative ideas. Click here to email Jenae Weinbrenner for more information.

Update on Rhodes Construction

The walls are going up! Click on the picture of Dan and Steve to view the latest shot from the webcam on the latest of the construction at Rhodes. Bookmark this page for ongoing updates.

Prayer Needs

To request prayer, you may click here to submit a prayer request or praise report and one of the members of our Prayer Team will pray for you.

Heartland's Prayer Request Team is receiving many sincere requests for prayer, and these as these come in they are emailed to our team dedicated pray-ers. Click here if you would like to join the Prayer Team. Back to top

In this issue

  • News
  • What You Do Best Class
  • Worship and Communion
  • New Babies at Heartland
  • Women
  • Women at the Well
  • New Moms' Small Groups
  • Men
  • Men's Adventure Trip
  • Every Man Friday
  • Singles
  • Singles: Fusion Sunday Night
  • Singles Sitting Together
  • Children
  • Through the Roof
  • Summer Camp - Grades 4th - 6th
  • Classroom Volunteers Needed
  • Youth
  • March Dodgeball Madness
  • Gulf Coast Mission Trip
  • Summer Camp - Grades 7th -8th
  • General Information
  • Dave Ramsey Live!
  • About Heartland Class
  • Heartland Assist
  • Meals For Moms
  • Creative Volunteers Needed
  • Construction Update
  • Prayer Needs

Heartland Community Church

8301 Lamar, Overland Park, KS 66207 (913) 341-5820