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Weekly News & Updates
April 24, 2025 | Volume 39, Issue 16
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FROM YOUR PASTOR’S HEART … CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF TIMOTHY TEAM!
Sunday, we get to celebrate 20 years of Timothy Team at Heritage! This ministry’s aim is to transform children into spiritual champions through intergenerational interaction with the Word of God. It is a five-year plan, and we have just completed our fourth rotation. Year one is on Genesis. Year two we study the Life of Moses from Exodus through Joshua’s entrance into the promised land. Year three we look at major Bible characters. Year four is on the Gospel of Luke, and year five is on The Acts of the Holy Spirit with some attention to Paul’s letters. Our goal is for every child to go through this rotation from 1st-5th grade, then go through it again as a youth on a more mature level.
It becomes intergenerational when mom, dad, grandma and grandpa get involved in doing the studies together and memorizing the scriptures together as a family at home. This is where Dr. George Barna says the transformation takes place as it says in Deuteronomy 6:4-8
4 “Listen, Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. 6 These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart. 7 Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Bind them as a sign on your hand and let them be a symbol on your forehead. 9 Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your city gates.
This is our charge as parents and grandparents and as the family of God. We are to sow the Word of the LORD into our children through our daily lives. You can start signing up your 3-year-olds through kindergartners and your 1st through 5th graders beginning this Sunday.
Transforming children into spiritual champions is Heritage Church’s #1 priority. Come celebrate this with us Sunday. Pastor Brian Seewald, who has been teaching the Adult Timothy Team Class on Wednesday evenings, will bring our message on Acts 20. The children will share a few of their favorite songs, their ABC memory verses and some testimonies. I also want to give a shout-out to my wife, Allison. She and a friend developed Timothy Team in the late 1990’s. She has been the major force in writing and teaching the curriculum these many years.
Celebrating with you!
Wes
whilliard@heritage.church
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Celebrating 20 years of Timothy Team
This year marks a significant milestone for our church as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Timothy Team. Over the past two decades, this ministry has been a cornerstone of spiritual growth and discipleship for countless young hearts.
The vision behind Timothy Team can be attributed to Allison Hilliard, our Pastor's wife, who has been the driving force since its inception. Allison's unwavering commitment to nurturing the faith of our children led to the development of this comprehensive five-year curriculum rotation. It provides a solid biblical foundation and engages children and families in meaningful ways.
Each week, Allison teaches the lessons to our dedicated team of teachers, ensuring that they are well-equipped to train up our children. Her leadership and devotion have fostered an environment where children can learn the Bible, grow in their knowledge of who God is, and build lasting relationships with their peers and teachers.
As we celebrate this Sunday, we reflect on the countless lives that have been touched and transformed through Timothy Team. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Allison and all the volunteers over the years who have contributed their time and talents to make this ministry a success. We are making a mighty army of Spiritual Champions!
Join us this Sunday in commemorating 20 years of Timothy Team!
Madison
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The National Day of Prayer is One Week Away!
Next Thursday, May 1, is the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer. Join us at the Crawford County Courthouse at noon as we pray for our nation and our community. Pastors and leaders from all over the county will be there to lift up our government, families, churches, military and first responders.
The theme this year is "Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled" based on Romans 15:13.
Follow the Crawford County NDP Facebook Page to stay informed.
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We have the Brass!!!
Next Thursday, May 1, 2025, Heritage Church is hosting the UAFS low brass concert at 7:00. Our own Shalon Lester will be accompanying several of the students for their solo's.
I encourage you to try to make it to this concert, it will be an enjoyable evening full of low brass under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, who regularly plays with us for Resurrection Sunday among other events. I hope to see you there!
Caleb
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Help Support Thicksten Learning Center
We are still in need of help with honoring the teaching staff of Thicksten Learning Center. We have had a great year of showing our support to the staff and students. We welcome gift cards, candy, popcorn, coffee and drink cards etc. Please see Becki Kneeland or Pam James for ways that you can help. If you would like to make a cash donation please make sure you indicate it is for Thicksten Learning Center Appreciation. May 5-9 is teacher appreciation week.
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Heritage Travelers - Dogwood Canyon & Roaring River Day Trip, May 15
Come along with the Heritage Travelers to Dogwood Canyon, a beautiful nature park lined with towering limestone bluffs, trout streams, and numerous waterfalls. Here we will take a guided open air tram ride to view this 10,000 acre park. The park features a treehouse built by Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters, and exhibits of Native American culture and conservation education. On our way home we will stop at scenic Roaring River State Park, built by The CCC, and feed the trout. This is a day trip NOT to be missed!
Schedule for Thursday, May 15
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Leave Heritage, 7:15 am
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Dogwood Canyon,10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Lunch (Provided) We will be having boxed lunches on the grounds of Dogwood Canyon.
- Roaring River, 30 min. stop to see the state park and fish hatchery
- Arrive Heritage Church, approx. 6:00 pm
Cost is $75 (park entrance, guided tram ride, and lunch). Sign up on the Realm App or in the church office by May 9th.
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Jesus, Popcorn, and a Movie
Join us for a summer series of movies about Jesus. Each week we will watch part of a movie about Jesus' life and passion, with a short period of time dedicated to discussing the movie and its portrayal of Jesus.
The class will begin Wednesday, June 4, at 6:00 pm, and each session will last roughly an hour and a half. Several movies will be selected, but included will be The Greatest Story Ever Told and The Passion of the Christ. BYOP (Bring Your Own Popcorn)!
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Thursday, April 24
Preschool, 9 am
Seniors Growing with Christ, 10 am
Simply Care Card Ministry, 10:30 am
Keep Moving Exercise Class, 11:30 am
Food Pantry/Clothes Closet, 4 pm
Friday, April 25
Office Closed
Upside Down, 6 pm
Saturday, April 26
Outreach at The Current (So. Campus), 8:30 am
Sunday, April 27 - Timothy Team Sunday
Prayer Time, 8 am
Traditional Service, 9 am
Growth Groups (Adult SS), 9 am
Children’s Ministry, 9 am
Contemporary Service, 10:30 am
Growth Groups (Adult SS), 10:30 am
Children’s Ministry, 10:30 am
Children's Ministry (infant-gr 3), 5:45 pm
FISH (gr 4-5), 5:45 pm
Youth (gr 6-12), 5:45 pm
Inside Out, 5:45 pm
Monday, April 28
Food Pantry, 9:30 am
GriefShare, 10 am
Women's Bible Study, 10 am
Cub Scouts, 6:30 pm
Boy Scouts, 6:30 pm
Tuesday, April 29
Band of Brothers, 6:15 am
Preschool, 9 am
Staff Prayer/Meeting, 9:30 am
Keep Moving Exercise Class, 11:30 am
Adonai Tsuri Cowboy Church, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, April 30
Prayer Team, 10:30 am
Communion/Healing Prayer, 12 pm
Community Meal, 4:30 pm
Handbells, 5:30 pm
Timothy Team, 5:45 pm
Youth Bible Study, 5:45 pm
Adult Bible Study, 6 pm
Sanctuary Choir, 6:30 pm
TT Kindergarten Graduation, 7:20 pm
Thursday, May 1
Preschool, 9 am
Seniors Growing with Christ, 10 am
Keep Moving Exercise Class, 11:30 am
National Day of Prayer, 12:00 pm
Food Pantry/Clothes Closet, 4 pm
UAFS Brass Concert, 7 pm
Friday, May 2
Office Closed
Upside Down, 6:30 pm
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In the Hospital
Paul Vinsant (QLI Rehab in NE)
Dan Bandimere (Baptist LR)
Steven Peer (Encompass Fayetteville)
Judy Spencer-Marsicano (Mercy FS)
Kay Lockwood (Baptist FS)
At Home
Patti Andrews
Candace Bowen
Tammy Burkett
Earle Craft
Mary Dempsey
Charlene Fite
Janis Gipson
Judy Goodson
Johnie Ruth Hammontree
Jamie Hartley
Buddy Hawkins
Billie Hunter
Jerry Hunter
Betty James
Mary Beth Keller
Wally Lester
Jonathan Mattox
Pam Merchant
Carly Norris
Michael Pitts
Alan Swaim
Bertha Swindell
Luther Swindell
Randy Teltow
Tracy Vanderbush
Assisted Living
Richard Childers (Legacy FS)
Mary Coble (Blossoms)
Norma Day (Methodist Village)
Joyce Greig (Alma H&R)
Mary Nash (Legacy Heights Memory Lane)
Vi Pettit (Methodist Village)
Alta Poppe (Methodist Village)
Jeremiah Smith (Legacy FS)
In Thanksgiving
Braxton and Laila Kelly in the birth of their daughter Addilyn Marie. Proud brothers are Tucker and Waylon. Grandparents are Michael and Leticia Schelm.
Memorials & Honorarium
In memory of Katy Marsh, given by Sue Stranathan (Worship Arts & Children's Ministry).
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Men of Heritage!
Save the Date: May 31 is our next Men's Prayer Breakfast.
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