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family-style service now available
Every Sunday, 9 AM on the Dock
Join us on Sundays at 9 AM on the Dock for a family-style service. Kids of all ages are welcome to join their families in the service. We will laugh, pray and learn together. When the teaching feed from the auditorium goes live, kids will move to the next room to hear the same teaching content from a different teacher, in kid-friendly language.
We can't wait to see you there!
how to start a riot: your next yes
Sunday, July 17, 12:30-2 in the Garage (LUNCH PROVIDED!)
So you want to start a riot? Join us on Sunday, July 17 from 12:30-2:00 in the Garage. We'll eat together-lunch is provided. Our team of player-coaches are ready to hear your story and guide you practically in taking your next riot steps.
Childcare will not be provided for this event.
CLICK HERE to sign up now!
overflow class: pot, politics race, & aliens
Wednesday, July 20, 7:00-8:30 PM on the Dock
As if it’s not hot enough right now, we thought that – this July, on Wednesday the 20th, we should turn up the heat and dive into 4 pretty important topics: pot, politics, race and aliens.
But instead of asking, “What do you think?” (which could lead to heated conversations), we’re going to offer you a tool that will help you read the Bible to discern what God might say about these matters. We’ll first equip you all together with a tool that will help you better understand the Bible and that you can apply to ANY topic. You can CHOOSE 1 of 4 breakout sessions that most interest you:
- Pot
- Politics
- Race
- Aliens (Um, aliens? Find out more in Deuteronomy 10:18.)
In fact, that’s what we’re calling this night: “Pot | Politics | Race | Aliens – What Does The Bible Say?” So come – Wednesday, July 20th, 7:00-8:30 PM, on the Dock.
Here’s why we’re doing this: Not because we have axes to grind, nor any political agenda (because we don’t). These three topics are important – and in some cases maybe uber-important – but they are not essential to our faith. What is essential is that we learn how to think biblically and integrate the Bible with our real lives and the many questions that swirl around us.
So, come jump into the summer sizzle with us! CLICK HERE to sign up.
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where's nick nave?
If sometime in the weeks ahead you find yourself wondering, “Hey…where’s Nick?”, this is because he’s away, enjoying a greatly deserved sabbatical! Nick wears many hats at Heartland – Creative Arts Director and Worship Leader, among other things…so as you can imagine, the dude could use some rest.
In Nick's absence, the worship team will be led by some pretty amazing folks: Matt Christenot, Mark Van Landingham, and Brenton & Tara Schoenthaler.
Heartland offers full-time staff a 2-month period of planned rest after their first 7 years of service and then every 5 years ensuing. (Because of his years of service as a member of our Management Team, Nick has earned a 3 month sabbatical.)
Sabbaticals are a reward for passionate, faithful service – and they’re designed to allow our staff to completely unplug from the rigor and demands of vocational ministry. (Research has shown that the average pastor lasts only 4 years at their church. One only has to guess the factors: burnout, fatigue, stress, family issues, to name a few. Thus the need for a proactive rest plan that includes a sabbatical and, for that matter, a comprehensive work/life balance.) Far different than a "leave of absence," we consider a sabbatical to be a "leave of presence." It's a time to be uniquely present to God, to our family and friends, and even present to ourselves in a new way. Please join us in praying that God accomplishes such a beautiful work in Nick and his family!
a bittersweet farewell to jenae weinbrenner
As many of you know, our friend Jenae and her family, Doug, Stella and Hudson, are moving back home to the New York City area. Jenae has been on Heartland staff for 15 years with the creative team, most recently serving as our Executive Producer. Her leadership, creativity and energy will be greatly missed. We can't help but be excited for their journey, however!
CLICK HERE for a copy of Jenae's letter to her teams, and join us on Sunday as we wish her well!
welcome beau davidson as full time interim technical director
Beau Davidson will be moving into a full-time position as our interim Technical Director during Nick's sabaatical and Jenae's departure. In addition, we will be working with the creative team to identify staff roles going forward. Stay tuned for updates.
hiring: high school pastor
A search team is actively involved in reviewing resumes from prospective High School Pastor candidates. If you know anyone who may be qualified and interested, CLICK HERE to view the job description and info on applying. Feel free to share this information.
student ministry: high school summer leadership plan
Student Ministry will keep on rocking under the leadership of Student Ministry Pastor Shibu Mathew and three summer staff (Matthew Krogull, Reggan Reynolds and Lyndsey Fowks), with a whole host of volunteers.
Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers: Shibu, Matthew, Reggan & Lyndsey hope to see YOU at one of the upcoming Student Ministry summer events! Check out our summer schedule in the student section below.
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nextgen 2nd and 4th friday gatherings
2nd and 4th Fridays, 6:30-9:00 PM
We are a group of college students, young adults, young professionals and everything in between who gather to do life together as we strive to learn and to love well.
Every second and fourth Friday of the month from 6:30-9:00 PM we gather for food, fun, and meaningful conversation. We meet in homes and different venues around the city.
To get connected and receive information about upcoming gatherings, CLICK HERE to sign up.
We hope to meet you soon!
adult community study group
Sundays, 10:15-11:30, Room 4
Our adult community welcomes adults, whether single, married, divorced or widowed. If you are looking for a Sunday morning study group, then adult community may just be the right fit for you.
The first few minutes are spent catching up on the past week and then we dive into the current study. Gary Blakeman and John Auld co-facilitate this interactive discussion of the Bible and how it relates to your life in today’s world. This is a safe place to voice your thoughts and hear what other people just like you are thinking. We engage with the Bible and various study materials throughout the year.
Hot Messenger coffee and tasty treats are available for your enjoyment. For more information, CLICK HERE to contact Gary Blakeman.
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make a first visit remarkable--greeters & ushers needed at 11and 5
Help us roll out the red carpet for our guests on Sundays! We have greeter opportunities at every entrance, and throughout the atrium. Be part of the team that welcomes everyone with a smile, and helps start their day on the right foot. You can serve once or twice a month, or every week if you'd like!
Heartland volunteers welcome our guests and create a safe, positive environment so that people can learn about Jesus and grow deeper in their relationship with him. We couldn't do what we do every week without awesome people like you!
CLICK HERE to sign up for a test drive with Guest Services. We look forward to meeting you!
coffee + you = a great sunday morning
Do you love the constant flow of wonderfully tasting and ever so important Sunday morning java?
Do you want to get connected with other volunteers and be what is needed on a Sunday morning?
Then Sunday morning needs you on the Coffee Team! Come take a test drive and see what fun it is to make over 1000 cups of coffee with us!
CLICK HERE to sign up for a test drive. You'll meet the team, follow us on a Sunday and learn if this is a great fit for you. (We sure think it is!)
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backpack and school supply drive this weekend!
Sunday, July 17 @ 9, 11 and 5
This weekend is our annual school supply drive! Please assemble one backpack with these supplies to equip a student in need. Our goal is to collect at least 200 filled backpacks, to be distributed through our mission partners and the Olathe school district. Place your filled backpacks in the yellow carts at each entrance. Thanks for your support!
- 1 backpack
- 1 standard size pencil box
- 1 box of 24 crayons
- 24 #2 pencils
- 1 rubber eraser
- 1 box of 12 colored pencils
- 1 box of 8-10 markers
- 2 glue sticks
- 1 pair blunt-end scissors
- 3 wide lined spiral notebooks
- 3 ballpoint pens: black, red & blue
- 5 solid colored pocket folders
- 2 packages wide-lined notebook paper
- 1 bottle school glue
- 1 box Kleenex
- 1 package anti-bacterial wipes
- 1 encouraging back-to-school note in print (not cursive), using words an elementary school student can read
careportal launch at heartland
Weekly Email Opt-In Now Open, Needs Launch on July 20
We are super excited to announce that Heartland is forming a mission partnership with CarePortal to help kids and families in foster care situations in our community.
CarePortal, designed by the Global Orphan Project, is a website that makes complex needs simple. CarePortal connects child welfare workers to the local church, addressing the full range of needs for families in crisis. A qualified need is entered into the system, CarePortal communicates that need (within a 5-8 mile radius from Heartland) to us, and Heartlanders who opt-in to a weekly email are alerted and invited to meet the need.
Heartland will be connecting with CarePortal to meet “Tier 1” needs of families in the foster care system–things like providing cribs, clothing, school supplies and other basics.
We are launching our partnership on July 20 with the first weekly needs email. Between now and then, you will receive a helpful weekly email with information on the CarePortal process, best practices and examples to prepare you for the launch.
CLICK HERE to opt-in now! CLICK HERE to watch a 2-minute video about CarePortal.
food and diaper donations always welcome
Thanks for your generous outpouring to restock our food and diaper supplies for our neighbors in need and our mission partners. Your generosity is inspiring!
Food and diaper donations are always welcome at Heartland. You can place these contributions in the barrels in the atrium at any time.
CLICK HERE for the shopping list of food pantry items, or pick up a list in the atrium at Heartland.
You can also purchase a care package through our neighbors at ZoomIn Market. CLICK HERE, select and purchase a Heartland package, and they will deliver it!
Thanks for providing for those in need!
serve with mission adelante & adelante thrift
Group Serve Opportunity: Be a part of community transformation! Serve with your group and help Adelante Thrift replenish its racks for the summer!
CLICK HERE to sign up on their site.
Observation Nights at Mission Adelante: Do you want to see what goes on during a typical night of ESL & Kids Ministry programs at Mission Adelante?
Join us Tuesday, July 19 or 26 or Thursday, July 21 or 28, 6:30-8:30 pm to observe our staff and volunteers as they show love, share life, and share Jesus with people from other places.
Gather a Group to Serve at Adelante Thrift: Adelante Thrift is a thriving store in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas providing jobs, economic growth, and sustainability to the Kansas City community. We need volunteer groups to serve at Adelante Thrift to help us sort, price and get merchandise out on the sales floor. If your group is interested in serving, CLICK HERE to sign up.
Questions? CLICK HERE to email Rachel Pierce.
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Heartland, thank you for your generous living! From the way you participate in our food, supplies, or clothing drives, to the volunteer hours you serve, to the generous contributions you make toward our ministry funds...you amaze us!
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rebuilding following a separation or divorce...join us for divorcecare at heartland
Wednesdays @ 6:45 PM (join at any time)
DivorceCare is a 14-week class offering practical information that will help you recover from your separation or divorce. You will receive expert video teaching on divorce and recovery subjects, group discussion on the teaching topics, and an opportunity to continue the processing through daily individual work.
Workbooks for the class can be purchased in Heartland’s Bookstore.
CLICK HERE to register for the Heartland class...you can join at any time.
For more information about the DivorceCare program, CLICK HERE.
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mens' journey groups
every friday, multiple locations
Mens Journey is an opportunity to grow in Christ with other men who face the same life challenges as you.
We meet every Friday at 6:15 AM at Heartland and at 6:30 AM at Homer’s Coffee House on 80th Street, just west of Metcalf.
Are you new to Mens Journey? Feel free to drop in any Friday. We have a “launch group” at both locations for those not yet connected.
At Heartland, ask for Tom Walker, and at Homer’s ask for Brad Gregory.
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foster/adoptive families summer picnic
Saturday, July 16, 10 AM - 2 PM @ Electric Park
Join us for a summer picnic at Electric Park (9243 Loriet Blvd) in Lenexa. The shelter is reserved from 10 AM - 2 PM. Lunch will be served at 11:30 AM. Meat, desserts, drinks, plates and utensils will be provided. Please bring a salad or side dish to feed 6-8 people.
Interested in foster are or adoption? Join us! This is a great opportunity to meet families in our community and learn more in a casual setting.
CLICK HERE to sign up now!
sunday service safety reminder
part time heartland childcare positions available
Hours Vary
Are you looking for a part time job? Love kids, and have a desire to teach them about Jesus? We need you on our global childcare team!
During our midweek ministry events we offer childcare at a nominal fee to participants. In this position, you will partner with us to provide excellent care to kids from birth-12 years old. Crafts and story time tools will be provided. During our ministry season there will be additional programming to engage the kids in discovery and learning about Jesus through our programming team.
Hours vary based on ministry offerings. Childcare experience preferred. If you are interested (and at least 16 years old), please email Jeanine Frost.
For current Heartland Kids information visit the Infant to PreK, K through 4th, Through The Roof, and Family Events pages.
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middle school sunday gathering
Every Sunday, 11 AM in the Youth Lounge
We meet every Sunday, 11 AM in the Youth Lounge at Heartland. Our gathering is designed for 5th-8th grade students, with large group worship, connection and teaching, followed by age and gender based small group discussion. You are welcome to jump in at any time...our greeting team will help you find your group when you arrive!
student (ms & hs) summer events schedule
Wednesday, 6:30- 8 (MS) or 7:30-9 (HS)
Unless otherwise noted, middle school will hold summer events on Wednesday nights in the garage, 6:30-8 PM. High school summer events will meet in the garage on Wednesday nights, 6:30-8 PM (unless otherwise noted).
Have both a middle school and high school student in your family? They're welcome to come to either part together, or to stay for the whole thing!
7/20 - NO EVENTS
7/27 - Fork & Screen, 6:30-9:00 for ALL (Middle School & High School)
high schoolers...interested in being a middle school coach for 2016/2017?
We are taking applications for students who would like to be a middle school coach. CLICK HERE and scroll down to "apply to be a coach" to get the details!
stay connected to student ministry updates with text alerts!
Student ministry sends out weekly updates via text message. We recommend both students and parents sign up for this quick alert system.
Text "middleschool" or "highschool" to 63566 and opt in to our text line.
For current Heartland Student Ministry information visit the High School or Middle School pages.
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new to heartland?
New to the Heartland family? You may want to check out the following resources:
food pantry available
Sundays, 10:30 AM
Does your family need help to make ends meet? Heartland has an on-site, fully stocked food pantry that is open every Sunday morning at 10:30 AM.
You can meet a food pantry volunteer at the back welcome center, near children's ministry, on Sundays.
You may also contact our Care Line at 913.341.5820 ext. 330 if your family is in need of groceries or other help. We will do our best to assist you.
prayer requests and care line
To request prayer, CLICK HERE. A member of our
Prayer Team will pray for you. You can also meet a prayer partner on Sundays following each service near the front of the auditorium or dock venues.
For other needs, call our Care Line at 913.341.5820, ext. 330. We check the line multiple times
daily and you can expect a call back within 24 hours.
heartland office hours
Please note that the Heartland offices are open on the following schedule. If you have a document or envelope to drop off, it can be left in the green box on the right side of our front entrance at any time. Other deliveries and appointments should be made during the following hours. Thanks!
Monday - 8 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday - 8 AM - 9 PM
Wednesday - 8AM - 9 PM
Thursday - 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday - 8 AM - Noon
Saturday - CLOSED
Sunday - 7 AM - 7 PM
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