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The Heartbeat
A publication of Heartland Baptist Church
What’s INSIDE
222 Pastor Jim’s GemsPastor Jim’s GemsPastor Jim’s Gems
3 Music Ministry / Heartland KIDS3 Music Ministry / Heartland KIDS3 Music Ministry / Heartland KIDS
4 Nursery / Women’s Ministry4 Nursery / Women’s Ministry4 Nursery / Women’s Ministry
InsertsInsertsInserts———CalendarCalendarCalendar
555 AnnouncementsAnnouncementsAnnouncements
6 Announcements6 Announcements6 Announcements
7 Volunteer Schedule7 Volunteer Schedule7 Volunteer Schedule
December 2016/January 2017
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Heartland Baptist Church.
Pastor Jim, Steven, Jeanie, Sarah & Linda
Pastor Jim’s Gems
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This bi-monthly issue of our newsletter will
be filled with all the announcements and recognition
of the holiday season. As I write, we haven’t yet
celebrated Thanksgiving. But I know as you do as
well, Christmas will be here before we know it!
This year I am bringing a Christmas series
titled “Because of Bethlehem.” I have borrowed
from the author Max Lucado, the title of his book
about Christmas. While I have used the title, that’s
probably as close as I will get to his brilliant
authorship.
We know that Micah 5:2 tells us the
prophecy of where Jesus, the incarnate Christ will
be born, just now when. Bethlehem has a history of
sorts, for that is where Rachel, the beloved wife of
Jacob is buried. It is also the city of David. I find it
interesting that while the prophet foretold the
location of the Messiah’s birth, many were not
looking for the Messiah. Now we can make the
connection, but even while Jesus walked the earth,
the Jews also had His birth in Nazareth of Galilee.
But why Bethlehem? It is an obscure place,
some 5 miles distance from the mighty renowned
Jerusalem. In Micah it even tells us the Ephrathah
was so small a clan of people; they were not even
counted or included in the Promised Land division.
It is like the Lord, for in 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 we
find that our Father uses people and places that the
world overlooks. Significant in His plans but lost in
ours.
If it weren’t for Bethlehem, we don’t get
Calvary. What I mean by this is that if Jesus doesn’t
come as the incarnate Christ Child in Bethlehem,
we don’t have a Cross crucified Savior.
In John 1:1-4; we read about how that “In
the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with
God, and the Word was God.” This brings to mind
that Jesus the Christ is the Son of God, co-equal
with the Father. By this we must understand that
Jesus is both divine and human. In other words He
is both flesh and deity. Jesus had to come in the
flesh to accomplish the work of the Cross. While He
never lost His deity or His power, He did submit
himself to the Father’s plan.
In the Old Testament, the sacrifices of bulls
and lambs could never deal with sin of fallen
mankind; it could only “cover it up.” The Law and
sacrificial system was
a shadow of what
Jesus would do for
us at Calvary. Man
cannot save himself.
We had to have a
Savior. The plan of
God from the
beginning always
included the Son of
God descending to
earth to accomplish
redemptions plan of
salvation. We
celebrate Bethlehem for that is where our salvation
begins. In an obscure village, with two unknown
parents; graced with the challenge of raising the
Son of God – raising the Lamb of God that would
take away the sins of the world.
There must always be a starting point for
restoration and reconciliation – the Old Testament
sacrifices were inadequate. That which needed to
be accomplished required God’s intervention and
initiative – The Father sent Jesus! There must be a
Calvary for all of us, but likewise there must be a
Bethlehem. “The Word became flesh and dwelt
among us, and we beheld His glory as the ONLY
begotten Son, sent by the Father!”
Because of Bethlehem, we have a Calvary
and because of Calvary we were delivered from our
sins and restored to a joyful relationship with God.
But it was God who started this all so long ago –
Romans 5:8, while we were yet sinners Christ died
for us, the godly for the ungodly.” Surely God so
loved the world that He sent His only begotten [one
of a kind, unique] Son; that whosoever believes in
Him would not perish but have everlasting life!
Praise God for His infinite wisdom and love for us.
Merry Christmas my Beloved family in Christ!
Pastor Jim and Kathy
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MUSIC MINISTRY
Lately I have had a strong desire that we focus even more on the words that we are saying and
singing. I pointed out to our youth boys that many times we may even be making commitments in the
songs that we sing that we have not even realized that we have made. I ask that each and every one of
you start thinking about the words that we speak and sing.
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:7
Heartland’s Adult Christmas Program will be presented the evening of December 18 at 6pm.
That evening we will also be joined by the children’s department with their Christmas Presentation.
Please join us for a festive celebration of the coming of our Savior.
Steven Trask
Music Minister
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Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner? Only a few
more days of “I want that” being heard among the kids as they watch the
commercials for all the latest toys and gadgets. As we rush around to find
just the right gift, I hope we don’t forget the reason for the season. Our kids
will be having a Christmas Program on
December 18 at 6:00pm. They will be
reminding us of the very reason God gave us
the Light in Bethlehem.
As we get ready to end 2016 I have
been remembering all that has happened this
year. May you and your family have a
wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
December 4— Practice for Christmas program
December 11— last RA/GA/MF meeting of 2016
January 15 — RA/GA/MF resume in 2017
— Sewing for GA/Spud Gun for RA
January 29— Centrikid Camp Meeting
HEARTLAND Jackie Parish, Children’s Ministry Director
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NURSERY MINISTRY
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WOMEN’S MINISTRY
SECRET SISTERS REVEAL/COOKIE EXCHANGE On Tuesday, December 6 we will have our annual Secret Sisters Reveal
at 6:30pm at Kathy Grant’s house. We will reveal our secret sisters and draw for
2017. If you can’t make the party please see Kathy Grant for a form to fill out.
We will also have our cookie exchange. Please bring 12 baggies with 2 cookies
in each and we will swap cookies. You will go home with 12 different kinds of
cookies. If you have any questions please see Kathy Grant.
I can hardly believe Christmas trees are up at the Mall and in some
homes! Twinkling lights adorn homes and businesses! Some people have
done their Christmas shopping. We need to remember what the Holiday is
all about! God sent His Son to the world to be the Savior of all!
Merry Christmas from the little ones,
Hazel Morgan and Mary Burger
The Restore Network will be having their Christmas Party for foster and adoptive children and
families on December 6 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. They need volunteers to help with this party. If you are
interested please see LeAnn Parish to get a volunteer application. The Restore
Network home base is at the Fosterburg Emmanuel Free Methodist Church and
partners with other churches in this area. Our church is one who is in partnership
with them. They work closely with the DCFS to see that children who come from
troubled homes have a family and a safe environment to stay in. Sometimes
these children are fostered and sometimes these children are adopted into
Christian homes. Most of the time these children haven’t even heard about God
until they are placed with Christian parents. Let us as an individual or as a
church get involved in supporting this great organization.
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If you have a need or know of someone who needs assistance, has become ill or hospitalized, please contact the church office or Mike Harris at 972-9145.
MONTHLY DEACON’S MEETING
December 4 at 5:00pm
January 29 at 5:00pm
END OF YEAR GIVING All contributions you would like to be included in your 2016 Giving
Statement must be received by 10am on December 29, 2016. Thank You for your cooperation and understanding.
Jeanie Farrow, Financial Secretary
SPECIAL CALLED BUSINESS MEETING
Sunday, December 11 following Morning Service The church will be voting on the 2017 Budget,
Calendar and Nominations
QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING
January 25 at 6:30pm
NEW PHONE DIRECTORY We are in the process of updating the church phone directory.
Please check your current information and make sure it is correct. If any changes need to be made, please contact the office by December 29 or email any changes to [email protected].
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
DECEMBER 4—11
100% OF YOUR GIFTS HELP SEND AND SUSTAIN IMB MISSIONARIES
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CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE
DECEMBER 25 10:00 AM
NO PM CLASSES
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NEW YEAR’S DAY SERVICE
JANUARY 1 10:00 AM
NO PM CLASSES
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Nursery/Children’s Church
December 4 Babies: Linda Witcher & Amy Vatole Toddlers: Bridget Perkins & Jessica Darr Children’s Church: Sandy Stolze & Kathy Kliefoth
December 11 Babies: Leona Barnett & Lisa Pimentel Toddlers: LeAnn Parish & Karen Burleson Children’s Church: Mitch Vernatti & Daniel Parish
December 18 Babies: Missy Denby & Susie Kreitner Toddlers: Linda Chapman & Kathy Kliefoth Children’s Church: Jeremy Sneddon & Reka Holder
December 25 Babies: Karen Harris & Carole Fredrick Toddlers: Amy Vatole & Glennita Clendenen Children’s Church: No Children’s Church
January 1 Babies: Linda Witcher & Amy Vatole Toddlers: Bridget Perkins & Jessica Darr Children’s Church: No Children’s Church
January 8 Babies: Leona Barnett & Lisa Pimentel Toddlers: LeAnn Parish & Karen Burleson Children’s Church: Carol Vernatti & Kathy Kliefoth
January 15 Babies: Missy Denby & Susie Kreitner Toddlers: Linda Chapman & Kathy Kliefoth Children’s Church: Ashley Fox & Jackie Parish
January 22 Babies: Karen Harris & Carole Fredrick Toddlers: Amy Vatole & Glennita Clendenen Children’s Church: Sandy Stolze & Tony Stolze
January 29 Babies: Mary Burger & Kathy Grant Toddlers: Selma McAdams & Ashley Fox Children’s Church: Mitch Vernatti & Matthew Payne
Greeters
December 4 Bill & Ethna Joyce
December 11 Lowell & Betty Porter
December 18 Jim & Joann Cassidy
December 25 Pat Bennett Thelma Ray
January 1 Mary Hydnman Minnie Johnson
January 8 Chris Bramstedt Selma McAdams
January 15 David & Linda Chapman
January 22 Gary & LeAnn Parish
January 29
Gene & Becky McGowen
Volunteer Schedule for December 2016/January 2017
For more information or to volunteer contact:
Nursery: Mary Burger at 462-5634
Hazel Morgan at 466-2306
Heartland KIDS : Jackie Parish at 789-2974
Greeters: Linda Witcher at 466-1844
Church Staff
Senior Pastor
Dr. Jim Grant
Music Minister
Steven Trask
Financial Secretary
Jeanie Farrow
Church Office
Sarah Neuhaus
preachbetweenthelines.com
Bus - Driver’s Schedule
If you would like to set a pick up time, please call the scheduled driver. To volunteer as a bus driver please contact Ed Kreitner at 466-9047.
December 4: Karen Harris
December 11: Ed Kreitner
December 18: Karen Harris
December 25: Ed Kreitner
January 1: Karen Harris
January 8: Ed Kreitner
January 15: Karen Harris
January 22: Ed Kreitner
January 29: Ed Kreitner
Ed Kreitner (618) 466-9047
Karen Harris (618) 920-8992
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