Heritage News
Q3 2026: July - September
BREATHE
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COMMUNICATIONS & PRODUCTION
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DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAY
Discipleship and Small Groups
Fall Quarter Focus: Community, Growth, and Equipping
This Fall, our discipleship efforts have continued to focus on helping people grow closer to God and closer to one another through small groups, equipping opportunities, and intentional relationships.
Small Groups
This Fall, we have 68 small groups with 1,090 people consistently participating in community. These groups continue to provide a place for people to build meaningful relationships, grow in their faith, and take intentional next steps in following Jesus.
We are encouraged not simply by the number of people participating, but by the opportunities small groups create for people to be known, encouraged, prayed for, and discipled in the context of community.
Together Marriage Weekend
In September, we hosted our Together Marriage Weekend, with 60 couples participating. The weekend was designed to help couples strengthen their connection, communication, and intimacy.
The weekend included a Friday night Marriage Jam focused on fun and connection, followed by a Saturday morning of practical teachings for marriage on intimacy, healing and resisting the things that would keep us apart. The weekend ended with a meaningful time of prayer and blessing. We received encouraging feedback from couples who shared that the weekend gave them an opportunity to laugh together, reconnect, and have conversations they had not had in a long time.
One couple described it as a much-needed reminder that helped them begin talking and laughing together again. Another shared that it was “truly one of the most fun nights with Jesus” they had experienced in 15 years of marriage. It was a great mix of connection and equipping. We are grateful for the opportunity to invest in marriages and believe these kinds of opportunities can help strengthen our families and cultivate healthy, Christ-centered marriages.
Next Steps
As we continue developing equipping opportunities for our congregation, we are looking ahead to several ways we can help people take meaningful next steps. In November, we will offer a podcast series on Caring for Aging Parents, providing encouragement and guidance for navigating this important season of life.
We will also host our Freedom Retreat in November. As we approach the holiday season, we are looking for ways to be increasingly intentional about helping families cultivate hope, peace, joy, and love as we celebrate Christ’s first Advent and look forward to His second coming.
Fall Quarter Focus: Community, Growth, and Equipping
This Fall, our discipleship efforts have continued to focus on helping people grow closer to God and closer to one another through small groups, equipping opportunities, and intentional relationships.
Small Groups
This Fall, we have 68 small groups with 1,090 people consistently participating in community. These groups continue to provide a place for people to build meaningful relationships, grow in their faith, and take intentional next steps in following Jesus.
We are encouraged not simply by the number of people participating, but by the opportunities small groups create for people to be known, encouraged, prayed for, and discipled in the context of community.
Together Marriage Weekend
In September, we hosted our Together Marriage Weekend, with 60 couples participating. The weekend was designed to help couples strengthen their connection, communication, and intimacy.
The weekend included a Friday night Marriage Jam focused on fun and connection, followed by a Saturday morning of practical teachings for marriage on intimacy, healing and resisting the things that would keep us apart. The weekend ended with a meaningful time of prayer and blessing. We received encouraging feedback from couples who shared that the weekend gave them an opportunity to laugh together, reconnect, and have conversations they had not had in a long time.
One couple described it as a much-needed reminder that helped them begin talking and laughing together again. Another shared that it was “truly one of the most fun nights with Jesus” they had experienced in 15 years of marriage. It was a great mix of connection and equipping. We are grateful for the opportunity to invest in marriages and believe these kinds of opportunities can help strengthen our families and cultivate healthy, Christ-centered marriages.
Next Steps
As we continue developing equipping opportunities for our congregation, we are looking ahead to several ways we can help people take meaningful next steps. In November, we will offer a podcast series on Caring for Aging Parents, providing encouragement and guidance for navigating this important season of life.
We will also host our Freedom Retreat in November. As we approach the holiday season, we are looking for ways to be increasingly intentional about helping families cultivate hope, peace, joy, and love as we celebrate Christ’s first Advent and look forward to His second coming.
MISSIONS
The Storehouse
The Storehouse had a record-breaking third quarter, with total sales of $80,034- a 13% increase over third-quarter sales of $70,858 in 2025. With a YTD total of 233,194.00, we’re well positioned to achieve another record-breaking year!
The Storehouse Relief Team served 28 individuals or households this quarter, providing clothing, furniture, and household items. Most were victims of household fires referred through the Red Cross, individuals or families referred through the school system, or CrossRoads participants.
Following her retirement, Tracy Davis joined our team, bringing tremendous enthusiasm and energy. We have also thoroughly enjoyed having Katie Gallagher serve regularly as she prepares to move to Peru in January to teach school. Her heart for Peru began several years ago when she participated in one of Eddie Seagle’s mission trips.
The Storehouse team continues to improve the space, with volunteers completing minor renovations and building and painting walls in several areas.
Missions Celebrations
Our Kids Ministry’s Change for Change project was a huge win, expanding our children’s hearts and vision for people living in Uganda. Their efforts, combined with a $1,000 gift from Moultrie National Bank, enabled us to contribute $8,000 to COME Uganda’s vital Hospital Care initiative. Through this ministry, their volunteer team serves the poorest of the poor at the government hospital in Kampala. Our partners at COME Uganda were tremendously encouraged by our children’s enthusiasm and offering.
In a recent message on the final portion of James 1, Stephen offered practical next steps for putting our faith into action. Following each service, tables in the atrium provided opportunities to engage with both a local and a global missions partner.
Nettie and her Breathe team had many meaningful conversations and registered numerous volunteers for the upcoming Breathe Fall Respite. Norris and Pam Cooper hosted the COME Uganda table, where our church family committed to sponsoring 15 schoolchildren! Both our team and the COME Uganda team were overwhelmed and encouraged by this generosity.
This initiative also reinforced a significant reality- when one of our pastors connects opportunities to serve directly to the message, offers clear next steps, and shares personal examples of the impact of getting involved, our people respond!
This fall, many of our partner organizations-including SoloHope, RESTORED, FCA, Good Samaritan, and others-are hosting fundraising events. It is always encouraging to hear how God is working through these ministries, which receive monthly support through our missions budget.
Upcoming 2027 Global Missions Trips
The Storehouse had a record-breaking third quarter, with total sales of $80,034- a 13% increase over third-quarter sales of $70,858 in 2025. With a YTD total of 233,194.00, we’re well positioned to achieve another record-breaking year!
The Storehouse Relief Team served 28 individuals or households this quarter, providing clothing, furniture, and household items. Most were victims of household fires referred through the Red Cross, individuals or families referred through the school system, or CrossRoads participants.
Following her retirement, Tracy Davis joined our team, bringing tremendous enthusiasm and energy. We have also thoroughly enjoyed having Katie Gallagher serve regularly as she prepares to move to Peru in January to teach school. Her heart for Peru began several years ago when she participated in one of Eddie Seagle’s mission trips.
The Storehouse team continues to improve the space, with volunteers completing minor renovations and building and painting walls in several areas.
Missions Celebrations
Our Kids Ministry’s Change for Change project was a huge win, expanding our children’s hearts and vision for people living in Uganda. Their efforts, combined with a $1,000 gift from Moultrie National Bank, enabled us to contribute $8,000 to COME Uganda’s vital Hospital Care initiative. Through this ministry, their volunteer team serves the poorest of the poor at the government hospital in Kampala. Our partners at COME Uganda were tremendously encouraged by our children’s enthusiasm and offering.
In a recent message on the final portion of James 1, Stephen offered practical next steps for putting our faith into action. Following each service, tables in the atrium provided opportunities to engage with both a local and a global missions partner.
Nettie and her Breathe team had many meaningful conversations and registered numerous volunteers for the upcoming Breathe Fall Respite. Norris and Pam Cooper hosted the COME Uganda table, where our church family committed to sponsoring 15 schoolchildren! Both our team and the COME Uganda team were overwhelmed and encouraged by this generosity.
This initiative also reinforced a significant reality- when one of our pastors connects opportunities to serve directly to the message, offers clear next steps, and shares personal examples of the impact of getting involved, our people respond!
This fall, many of our partner organizations-including SoloHope, RESTORED, FCA, Good Samaritan, and others-are hosting fundraising events. It is always encouraging to hear how God is working through these ministries, which receive monthly support through our missions budget.
Upcoming 2027 Global Missions Trips
- Seth Berl Medical/Dental Mission: February 27-March 6
- Handfield Next Gen Honduras SoloHope Mission: March 29-April 3
- Seagle Peru Mission: June 5-12
- Frontier International Workers Conference Mission: June 27- July 6
- Merdian/Diers Honduras SoloHope Mission: July 12-17
NEXT GEN
HERITAGE KIDS
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STUDENTS
This quarter has been an exciting season of growth and ministry for our students. In July, we finished out the summer with Middle School Hangouts and High School Summer Stories, where students had opportunities to share their testimonies and hear how God has been working in the lives of others. We closed the month with our annual Student Beach Retreat, where our theme was “Undivided Heart.” Throughout the retreat, we challenged students to consider what it looks like to give God their whole heart rather than living with a divided one. We had 75 students and 27 leaders attend, and one of the highlights of the retreat was celebrating six students who chose to be baptized in the ocean..
In August, we officially kicked off the new student ministry year with a combined Middle and High School event centered around a teaching from the book of Revelation. We had more than 100 students and leaders in attendance and ended the night with fireworks and ice cream. It was a great way to begin the year together and challenge our students spiritually as we looked ahead to what God wants to do in and through our ministry.
This quarter also brought a significant transition as Student Ministry moved into the South Venue for our weekly gatherings. The transition has gone very well and has given us a great space to continue building community and reaching students. So far this ministry year, Middle School Encounter is averaging approximately 50 students, while High School Encounter is averaging approximately 65 students each week. More important than the numbers, we continue to see students connecting with leaders, growing in relationships with one another, and being challenged to take ownership of their faith.
This fall, Student Ministry has also joined the rest of the church in teaching through the book of James. Our hope is that having students and their families studying the same book of the Bible will create opportunities for meaningful spiritual conversations at home and help parents continue the discipleship conversations that begin at church.
Looking ahead, we are excited about several opportunities coming this fall. In October, we will host our 10th Grade Mile Marker, an intentional opportunity to invest in students and families during an important season of their high school years. We will also open registration for SWO27 and begin preparing for summer camp. To help make camp more affordable and give students an opportunity to participate in raising their own support, we are planning to bring back Jingle Grams as a camp fundraiser. We are grateful for what God has already done this quarter and are looking forward to continuing to partner with students, leaders, and families as we help students grow in their faith and follow Jesus with their whole lives.
In August, we officially kicked off the new student ministry year with a combined Middle and High School event centered around a teaching from the book of Revelation. We had more than 100 students and leaders in attendance and ended the night with fireworks and ice cream. It was a great way to begin the year together and challenge our students spiritually as we looked ahead to what God wants to do in and through our ministry.
This quarter also brought a significant transition as Student Ministry moved into the South Venue for our weekly gatherings. The transition has gone very well and has given us a great space to continue building community and reaching students. So far this ministry year, Middle School Encounter is averaging approximately 50 students, while High School Encounter is averaging approximately 65 students each week. More important than the numbers, we continue to see students connecting with leaders, growing in relationships with one another, and being challenged to take ownership of their faith.
This fall, Student Ministry has also joined the rest of the church in teaching through the book of James. Our hope is that having students and their families studying the same book of the Bible will create opportunities for meaningful spiritual conversations at home and help parents continue the discipleship conversations that begin at church.
Looking ahead, we are excited about several opportunities coming this fall. In October, we will host our 10th Grade Mile Marker, an intentional opportunity to invest in students and families during an important season of their high school years. We will also open registration for SWO27 and begin preparing for summer camp. To help make camp more affordable and give students an opportunity to participate in raising their own support, we are planning to bring back Jingle Grams as a camp fundraiser. We are grateful for what God has already done this quarter and are looking forward to continuing to partner with students, leaders, and families as we help students grow in their faith and follow Jesus with their whole lives.
PRAYER & PASTORAL CARE
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
July–September
This quarter was marked by several significant facility improvement projects designed to better support the ministries of Heritage Church while continuing to steward our campus with excellence.
In July, our campus experienced a major and unexpected transition when our valued landscaping team member, Valentine, was deported to Mexico. Valentine has played an important role in the care and continued improvement of our property, and his absence has certainly been felt. During this transition, we have been working with his son to maintain the campus and continue the work Valentine had underway. We remain hopeful for the day Valentine can safely return and once again pick up where he left off in helping us care for and improve our campus.
We also completed treatment of the ponds to address the overgrowth of lily pads. So far, the application appears to have been successful and has made a noticeable improvement.
Renovations to the Midpoint Building were completed just days before the launch of the fall small group semester, providing an additional option for groups meeting on campus. The interior was reconfigured to create a third small group room, allowing us to better accommodate the growing needs of our discipleship ministries and maximize the building’s ministry potential.
As the Midpoint renovations were nearing completion, we saw an opportunity to give the Prayer Room a much-needed facelift as well. The updates created a refreshed space that better reflects the look and feel of our campus. As part of that project, several pieces of existing Prayer Room furniture were repurposed in the newly created third room at Midpoint, allowing us to improve both spaces while making good use of resources we already had.
During September, we also tackled several updates to the South Venue Encounter Building. By removing the existing stage and tech booth, we significantly increased the usable floor space, allowing the building to accommodate more tables and chairs and better serve mid-sized groups needing a place to gather. Looking ahead, plans are being considered to add restrooms and potentially a kitchen area, which would allow the building to function more independently from the youth ministry spaces and expand the ways it can serve our church.
Alongside these larger projects, the Property & Maintenance team continued to oversee the daily maintenance, repairs, grounds care, and preventive work necessary to keep our campus safe, functional, and welcoming for every worship service, ministry gathering, and community event. We remain committed to creating environments that remove distractions, support ministry, and faithfully steward the resources God has entrusted to Heritage Church. Each improvement—large or small—is another step toward ensuring our campus is ready to serve the ministry needs of today while preparing for the opportunities God brings in the future.
This quarter was marked by several significant facility improvement projects designed to better support the ministries of Heritage Church while continuing to steward our campus with excellence.
In July, our campus experienced a major and unexpected transition when our valued landscaping team member, Valentine, was deported to Mexico. Valentine has played an important role in the care and continued improvement of our property, and his absence has certainly been felt. During this transition, we have been working with his son to maintain the campus and continue the work Valentine had underway. We remain hopeful for the day Valentine can safely return and once again pick up where he left off in helping us care for and improve our campus.
We also completed treatment of the ponds to address the overgrowth of lily pads. So far, the application appears to have been successful and has made a noticeable improvement.
Renovations to the Midpoint Building were completed just days before the launch of the fall small group semester, providing an additional option for groups meeting on campus. The interior was reconfigured to create a third small group room, allowing us to better accommodate the growing needs of our discipleship ministries and maximize the building’s ministry potential.
As the Midpoint renovations were nearing completion, we saw an opportunity to give the Prayer Room a much-needed facelift as well. The updates created a refreshed space that better reflects the look and feel of our campus. As part of that project, several pieces of existing Prayer Room furniture were repurposed in the newly created third room at Midpoint, allowing us to improve both spaces while making good use of resources we already had.
During September, we also tackled several updates to the South Venue Encounter Building. By removing the existing stage and tech booth, we significantly increased the usable floor space, allowing the building to accommodate more tables and chairs and better serve mid-sized groups needing a place to gather. Looking ahead, plans are being considered to add restrooms and potentially a kitchen area, which would allow the building to function more independently from the youth ministry spaces and expand the ways it can serve our church.
Alongside these larger projects, the Property & Maintenance team continued to oversee the daily maintenance, repairs, grounds care, and preventive work necessary to keep our campus safe, functional, and welcoming for every worship service, ministry gathering, and community event. We remain committed to creating environments that remove distractions, support ministry, and faithfully steward the resources God has entrusted to Heritage Church. Each improvement—large or small—is another step toward ensuring our campus is ready to serve the ministry needs of today while preparing for the opportunities God brings in the future.
SUNDAY AM
We had two new members to finish infuse and join the worship team.
SUNDAY SUPPORT
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