News

Gulf Coast Trip Leaves Tomorrow

Almost fifty students and leaders will be heading for the Gulf Coast tomorrow to continue Katrina recovery efforts. They are doing construction ministry, community building as a team, and building relationships with local people of Lakeshore and Waveland, Mississippi (and having a great time ministering together!). Visit www.rebuildlakeshore.com if you want to see the community firsthand.

Learn to ballroom dance for free

Join Mario and Kelsy Orelus from 1:00 - 3:30pm on Saturday, April 4th to learn how to waltz, tango, cha-cha and more with others from Heartland Community Church. The class will be held on the first Saturday of the month in the gym at 8301 Lamar. The first portion will be spent teaching the steps and the second portion will be decated to practicing what you have learned. This is a FREE and OPEN ballroom group class, so feel free to invite your friends. Click here to email for more information or call 913.481.1721

First Impressions Team

First Impressions matter. Help create a great first impression at Heartland. We're launching a new initiative in the front office. Members of the first impression team will volunteer a few hours each week to answer phones and help complete other administrative tasks. If interested in being that first contact for those who call or visit Heartland click here to email Angela Horton or call 913.766.6460.

New Babies at Heartland

It's a pleasure to announce the new babies: Julia Ann Niccoli (right) 2.15.09 (daughter of Jessica Stahl and Tony Niccoli). New baby? Let our front office know by clicking here.

Women

Women at the Well - Volunteer Opportunity

Want to serve using your hospitality or helps gifts? On Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30 pm we will be experiencing a Seder Dinner at Women at the Well. We need many women to help prepare the food and ambience for the evening. Click here to contact Lori Roy if you're interested in volunteering. Our special guest Fran Wohlers will be leading that evening.

New Mom's Small Groups

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.

Singles

Fusion Sunday Night

All post college age single adults are welcome every 2nd and 4th Sunday 6:00 - 7:00 pm with dinner following. Fusion is about "helping singles live well". We do this by looking at faith in Christ from a single person's point of view. Next Fusion is Sunday evening, March 22nd. We'll have a panel discussion about "Spiritual Conversations". Join us in the Gallery for worship, teaching and community. Click here to check out our calendar. 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 either the north or south service to meet other singles. Many of the singles enjoy going to lunch together after the service.

Couples

New Couples Small Groups

Couples Ministry Heartland is launching our new couples ministry focused on cultivating marriage mentoring through small groups of couples in all life stages. We have two opportunities for you to start growing in your journey with God and each other.

Couples Launch Group - This four week experience will meet on Sundays at 8301 Lamar at 10:45am. Starts April 5.

Sunday Night Small Groups - These mixed generation groups will be studying "The Five Love Languages" or the "I Promise" marriage study. For more information click here to email Britton Gregory or stop by the Grow Space.

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. The event is open to all married couples and their guest couples. Click here to sign up and register for this event.

Children

Easter Family Celebration

We want to make you the master storyteller of the Easter story to your kids. Come to our Easter Family Celebration from 10am-11am, Saturday March 28th in the gym to make Resurrection Eggs together. Resurrection eggs are a way to tell the Easter story with object lessons. If you bring an empty egg carton for a dozen eggs and your kids (birth through 5th grade) we will provide everything else. And, of course, you don't call it a celebration unless you have snacks! Don't miss out on this great family time to prepare for Easter. Click here to contact Sara Stauffer with questions.

Donations needed for Heartland Family Adventure

Got dusty, fake plants or greenery you would like to get rid of? Well,the decorating team for Heartland Family Adventure wants it. Any fake plants, ivy, moss, ferns, willows or anything green is needed to create an awesome environment for this summer's Heartland Family Adventure. Click here to contact Liz Sears to make a donation. We are also looking for a canoe or small row boat we can borrow.

Youth

Parent/volunteer Youth Meeting, Sun. March 29th

In an effort to help build community and gain momentum, we are going to have just one place for students to gather on Sundays.

Here's what it means:

All Middle School and High School gatherings will be at 11:00 am beginning April 19th. Many of you have expressed an interest by saying, "Let me know how I can help..." Well, here's your opportunity!

You're invited to attend a Youth Meeting for Parents and Volunteers at 9:00 am on Sunday morning, March 29th in 5 North at 8301 Lamar. If you're interested in learning more, serving as a leader or helper, we would love to see you there. Click here to RSVP for the meeting and join the others who have already signed up. We're excited to share what's in store. Click here to email Caley Bowen regarding high school and here to email Shibu regarding middle school.

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.

Missions

Missions Update

On the Heartland Missions website, click here to check out the inspiring Story of Hope and hear Kirk Kaiser tell of his life-changing trip to Costa Rica last year. Another team (including Kirk) will be going back to Costa Rica April 25-May 2 to minister to Tali, his family, and the indigenous Guaymi Indians.

Learn about Pray 168, our 24/7 week of prayer April 5-12. Hundreds of Heartlanders (individuals and small groups) will come and pray for a few minutes or a few hours, so that as a community we will cover the entire week of 168 hours with prayer! Sign up today for your time slot, or volunteer to be a 3-hour room monitor. Click here to contact Cynthia Pincombe or call 913-341-5820, ext. 120.

General Information

Small Group Leader Training

Are you feeling the nudge to lead a small group, but not sure what to do? If you said "yes" then plan on attending the Small Group Leader Training. You will learn Heartland's vision for leading a small group and practical tips to lead a group of spiritually hungry people. Our next training is Thursday, April 9th from 6:30-8:00. Childcare is available for $5 per child. Click here to sign up online for the training and here to sign up for the childcare.

1:1 Spiritual Mentor Training

Interested in becoming a spiritual mentor or need a refresher? This training is for those interested in becoming a spiritual mentor or those who have been mentored and are ready to pass along the legacy of discipleship. It is designed to practically equip you in a way that builds your skills, confidence and readiness to be a 1:1 spiritual mentor. Our next training is Thursday, April 9, 6:30-8:00pm. Childcare is available for $5 per child. Click here to sign up online for the training and here to sign up for the childcare.

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!

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 is currently looking for 5-10 more volunteers. 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

Calling all creative people! 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 the South Campus Construction

There's a flurry of activity at our new South Campus (formerly known as Rhodes) location. Most of the children's ministry area has been drywalled and the painters are starting this week. In addition, the auditorium and the offices are getting greater definition. Structural steel has been ordered and they are looking to opening up the building to put in glass next month. There is a crew currently working on the outside to grind the design into the flat panels. The webcam is shrouded in plastic today as they paint the ceiling. 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
• Gulf Coast Trip
• Learn to Ballroom Dance
• First Impressions Team
• New Babies at Heartland

• Women
• Women at the Well Volunteer Opportunity
• New Moms' Small Groups

• Men
• Men's Adventure Trip

• Singles
• Singles: Fusion Sunday Night
• Singles Sitting Together

• Couples
• New Small Groups
• Marriage Tune Up

• Children
• Easter Family Celebration
• Donations for Heartland Family Adventure

• Youth
• March Dodgeball Madness
• Parent/Volunteer Meeting
• 11:00 AM for Youth

• Missions
• Gulf Coast Trip
• Costa Rica Trip
• Pray 168 - April 5th

• General Information
• Small Group Leader/1:1 Spiritual Mentor Training
• Dave Ramsey Live!
• Heartland Assist Line
• Meals For Moms
• Creative Volunteers Needed
• Construction Update
• Prayer Needs