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Heritage Church of Christ

Ministry Catalog

Catalog Features

Descriptions and contact information for all ministries

No-obligation ―test drives‖ for each ministry

Examples of ministry service opportunities

Testimonies, volunteer experiences, and examples of how

ministries have blessed others

www.heritagechurchofchrist.org

4201 Heritage Trace Parkway

Fort Worth TX 76244

817.741.0499

―The whole body grows and builds itself

up in love, as each part does its work.”

Ephesians 4:16

to one another

and to purpose.

to God

Connecting people…

intro Connecting people… to God… to one another… and to purpose.

Connecting You to

Our Ministry

Catalog Introduction

Dear Friend in Christ:

Serving in the name of Jesus is a true joy and a privilege. While the

worship experiences we share together as a church are important, it is in

living a lifestyle of service that we begin to embrace the vision that

Jesus cast for following him. In this way, service is an act of worship.

The fact that you are opening this catalog speaks of your interest in

serving others for Christ by being involved in a ministry at Heritage. I

am excited that you are exploring ways to serve!!

This catalog is designed to provide an overview of the various ministries

at Heritage. It is my hope that this catalog answers many of your initial

questions about getting involved in a ministry—what ministries exist, who

to contact, what will be expected of you, and how to get started. If you

have further questions after reviewing this catalog, please contact me

directly at 817-741-0499 or [email protected]. I would love to visit

with you about how to be involved at Heritage!!

You will notice that each ministry provides a ―test drive‖ opportunity.

This is a way for you to ―get a feel‖ for a ministry with no obligation or

strings attached. Maybe it is a perfect for you—if so, I hope you’ll jump

right. Maybe it isn’t the right fit—no problem, just give something else a

try. It is my opinion that we discover our spiritual gifts most effectively

when we get involved and see what God blesses, what others affirm in us,

and what energizes us.

Our mission at Heritage is ―Connecting People to God, to One Another

and to Purpose.‖ It is my hope that the time you spend perusing these

pages will lead to relationships and opportunities that help you connect in

each of these ways more deeply.

Because Jesus Lives,

Jeremy Harrison

Equipping Minister

Shepherds

George Cunningham

Glenn Dixon

Ricky King

Ralph Meredith

Tom Moulder

Greg Renner

David Sanderson

Keith Sanderson

Doug Strickland

Roger Webb

Tommy Wilson

Phillip Yowell

Ministers

Jim Hackney

Senior Minister

David Rogers

Congregational Care

Jack Hicks

Small Groups

Jeremy Harrison

Equipping

David Trice

Family

Brock Paulk

Youth

Matt Johnson

Children

John Gann

Worship

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Children’s Ministry…………………………………. 5

Youth Ministry............................................................ 7

Young Adult Ministry.………………………………. 9

Singles Ministry........................................................... 10

Adult Education........................................................... 11

Greeters........................................................................ 12

Ushers.......................................................................... 13

Communion.................................................................. 14

Praise Team.................................................................. 15

Prayer………………………………………………… 16

Ministries that Connect People to God: God desires that we know Him deeply and

intimately. We pray and hope that people encounter God at Heritage and form a closer

bond with Him.

Ministries that Connect People to One Another: God designed us to be in

community—to help one another through the struggles of life and to rejoice with one

another during times of celebration. We pray and hope that Heritage helps people

develop deep, meaningful, and lasting relationships with each other.

Small Groups………………………………………... 17

Family Ministry……………………………………… 18

Divorce Recovery……………………………………. 21

Women’s Ministry…………………………………... 22

Men’s Events………………………………………... 23

Golf Tournament……………………………………. 24

Seniors on the Go……………………………………. 25

Hospital Visitation………………………………….. 26

Shut-In Visitation……………………………………. 27

Food for Moms………………………………………. 28

Funeral Lunch Ministry……………………………… 29

Kitchen Meal Preparation & Support………………... 30

New Member Lunch Ministry……………………….. 31

His Image……………………………………………. 32

Sunshine and Smiles…………………………………. 33

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Welcome Center........................................................... 34

Courtesy Patrol............................................................. 35

Audio/Visual................................................................. 36

Building & Grounds..................................................... 37

Task Force.................................................................... 38

Transportation.............................................................. 39

Heritage Preschool....................................................... 40

Christ’s Haven.............................................................. 41

Blood Drive.................................................................. 42

Missionary Friends....................................................... 43

H.I.M. (Help In Moving)……………………………. 44

Food Share America………………………………….

That Was Me ………………………………………..

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Ministries that Connect People to Purpose: God desires that the church bring Him

glory through serving the world, ―as each part does its work‖ (Eph. 4:16). God has

placed spiritual gifts within all of us that we are to use for His glory. We pray and

hope that Heritage provides a context for discovering and using your gifts.

Vehicle Maintenance.................................................... 47

Add Your Ministry to Heritage Ministry Catalog........ 47

Ministry Snapshots: Here are a list of ministry opportunities at a

glance that are available simply by contacting the ministry leaders

found on the following pages listed below.

Connecting People

to God Children’s Ministry Contact: Matt Johnson

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 817.741.0499

Serving opportunities are available before, during or after weekend

service times. They range from once every month to weekly

opportunities. Some opportunities are on a as needed basis. Though it

is true that we minister directly to children there are still many

volunteer opportunities available that are extremely vital to the

ministry which do not involve teaching, assisting or even directly

working with kids.

Ministry Expectations & Tasks

Ministry Description

Children’s Ministry at Heritage spans from infancy through 6th grade. Our aim

is to instill a Christian heritage into the hearts and minds of every child so that

they will natural grow into authentic followers of Jesus Christ.

Our kids receive developmentally appropriate curriculum in every classroom.

Kids enjoy a live worship experience and are taught a life-applicable Bible lesson

every week. To encourage the growth of Christian relationships (Acts 2:42) we

teach in large and small groups. Currently we offer a Traditional Bible Class Hour

and an interactive Kid’s Church Hour. We use creativity to present biblical truths

through music, puppets, teaching and media in all of our classrooms.

―Test Drive‖ Opportunities

Join us for a Children’s Ministry Tour and see, first hand, how our Super Servants (volunteers)

make Children's Ministry at Heritage the BEST hour in every kid’s week. During this time, your

tour guide will give you the scoop on what makes our ministry such a great place to serve! You will

also have the chance to ask any Children’s Ministry questions that you might have.

READY TO BOOK A TOUR? Book your tour date by calling or emailing our Children’s Minister

Matthew ―Jamba‖ Johnson. The Children’s Ministry Tour starts at 10:15 and last approximately 75

minutes.

―It is very encouraging to know that when I bring my children to church – they are being

taken care of, building friendships and learning how God loves them! I am so thankful for

our children’s ministry volunteers and the time they spend investing in our children!‖ -

Children’s Ministry Parent

Connecting people… to God… to one another… and to purpose.

We can’t wait for

you to be another

part of what makes

our ministry so

amazing!

See the next page for

AMAZING

Children’s Ministry

opportunities!


BIBLE CLASS ASSISTANT TEACHER: As an Assistant Teacher you would help out in one of the classes that

are set up in a ―Sunday School‖ format. You would help the main teacher in the class. As the Bible Class Teacher

Assistant you would not be the main teacher but may lead a portion of the lesson such as crafts, games, or

helping to keep the kids focused and excited. You would be a ―teacher in training‖ and a teacher when a sub is

needed. SERVING DURATION: Every week or every other week for one service.

INTERACTIVE DRAMA & ARTS: Were you voted class clown? Do you enjoy being the center of attention?

Learning doesn’t have to be boring, in fact you’ll learn more when it’s something you’re interested in and excited

about. If you like to act, tell stories or use puppets then we welcome you to our center stage to help make the

Bible come alive! REQUIREMENTS: Commitment to meet for practices when scheduled. SERVING DURATION:

As needed, approximately 5-20 minutes depending on the script.

WORSHIP: If you can do the motions to a song while singing or are willing to learn then you have what it takes to

be an active part of Kid’s Worship. Our songs help to teach Bible stories or biblical principles in a way that kids

enjoy. What are you waiting for? Use your talents and come sing with the Children’s Worship team. Not a gifted

singer? It’s okay neither are the kids! Come and lead or assist us during our time of worship. Help us model to

our little ones the importance of worship and prayer. SERVING DURATION: Approx. 30 minutes.

SPECIAL EVENT VOLUNTEER: (Seminars, Family Events, Meetings etc.) Some of our special events offer

Childcare or may have something for children which require volunteer assistance (such as supervising a bounce

house). Help make our special events enjoyable for parents who attend them by giving them the peace of mind

that their kids are in good hands.

REGISTRATION TABLE OR GREETER: Coming to church can be intimidating. The smiles that greet our little

ones as they walk into the Children’s Ministry area make a world of difference. We are looking for people to

welcome the kids and their parents. From registering a kid and giving them a name tag to showing a visiting family

where their classrooms are. Join us and make a big difference in a family’s Sunday.

RESOURCE ROOM HELPER: (Sunday mornings) Do you have an eye for organization? Are you passionate about

pipe cleaners? Then sign up to help keep the Resource Room organized and stocked. You will also be able to help

teachers and volunteers find the resources they need for their class.

ADMINISTRATIVE HELPER: (any time) You can help gather supplies for Sunday, prepare crafts, or develop

skits, etc. You can also help by sending e-mails, mailings or photocopies.

SMALL GROUP LEADER: Join us as a Small Group Leader in our ―Kid’s Church‖ style service. As a Small Group

Leader you will lead a group of kids from a specific age in a short Bible story, and discussion. You will also help

facilitate by keeping your group active and focused during games, the main teaching or other aspects of the

service which are led by the Large Group Leader. REQUIREMENTS: At least 15 years old. SERVING

DURATION: Every week or every other week for one service.

CRAFT HELPER: We like to incorporate crafts for the kids that reinforce their Bible lesson. Sometimes the

crafts for the younger kids involve cutting, stapling, or other steps that may be too hard for these little ones to

do by themselves. So we like to do some of those steps ahead of time. We will provide you with the supplies and

instructions explaining what to do.

AND MANY MORE: There are many opportunities available not listed. We can tailor projects to fit your passions

& talents. If you have a heart for serving God and blessing the future generation of Christians, we can help you to

do that here with us, in Children's Ministry. Contact us and we’ll find a spot that fits you best.

Connecting People

to God Youth Ministry Contact: Brock Paulk


Phone: 817.741.0499



The Heritage Youth Ministry is Heritage’s ministry to teenagers from 7th to 12th grade. The

purpose of Heritage – Connecting people to God, to one another and to purpose – is specifically

carried out in the lives of our students through the Youth Ministry.

If there’s one word that describes the goal of this ministry, it’s ―relationship.‖ Everyone who

has lived past their teenage years knows that those years are difficult, but the evidence shows

that these years are getting harder and harder as time goes by. Our goal is to help our students

develop meaningful, Godly relationships – with each other and with faithful, Christian adults –

that will help their faith to not only survive, but thrive during their difficult teenage years.

Volunteers in this ministry either work WITH Students (direct-contact) or work TO

SUPPORT Students (behind-the-scenes support roles), but they all contribute towards helping

students build Godly relationships.


Very few of the support tasks that are involved require any kind of special training, and most just

require a willing heart! Test-Driving as a volunteer in the Youth Ministry can happen in two ways:

Potential volunteers who are interested in working WITH students (direct-contact) should begin

by coming to an event and spending some time talking to students. You can contact Brock at the

Youth Ministry office and setup a time to do just that! The Safe-servant background check process

will be required before the test-drive can occur.

Those who are interested in working TO SUPPORT students (behind-the-scenes support roles) can

contact Brock and find out what roles are available. We’ll find a role for you to tryout, or create a

new one if it would help our students build Godly relationships. (See the next page for Youth Ministry

Opportunities)


THE FIRST PRIORITY OF YOUTH MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS IS TO HELP

STUDENTS BUILD GODLY RELATIONSHIPS. Some roles allow volunteers to

personally develop these relationships – to be the Faithful, Christian adult in the

lives of some of our students. Other roles allow volunteers to contribute to an

event or an ongoing program in the ministry that allows those relationships to be

developed. There are support roles that need to be filled, and a few roles that

include behind-the-scenes tasks that don’t involve working directly with students,

but the Youth Ministry has positions for people with many skills!

See the next

page for

AMAZING

Youth Ministry

opportunities!


Announcement slide production – create Powerpoint

slides to communicate upcoming events/info

Youth Ministry Website - format information,

pictures and other media for internet use

Birthday Cards – write birthday cards to

students on behalf of the ministry

Phone Caller – make phone calls to contact visitors and

to communicate/gather info from students

Decoration/Set-Design – help decorate teaching

areas & event sites to communicate themes

Prayer Team (for students) - commit to pray

for students who submit prayer requests

Encouragement Cards – write

encouragement cards to students

Video Production - help produce videos to reinforce

teaching ideas and create community

Working with the Youth Ministry can include working directly

WITH students, in roles such as:

Teacher – Teach Bible Classes with curriculum provided

by the Youth Ministry

Small Group Leader – Lead a small group

of 4-5 boys or girls, become a presence

in their lives, contact them regularly,

Coffee/Snack Bar Worker – man the snack

bar in the Heritage Café during youth events

and prepare drinks and snacks

Medical Staff – attend camps, retreats, etc to

provide first aid care, dispense meds, etc.

In-Class Discussion Leaders – sit

with students in Bible class and guide

them through class discussion

questions

Retreat Sponsors – Attend weekend retreats during school

year and help mentor kids, & do support roles on retreat

Camp Counselors – attend a week-long summer

camp at OCU and co-guide a small group of teens

as they attend classes, etc.

Mission Trip Sponsors – attend a week-long

mission trip in the summer, help with physical

labor, training students

Working with the Youth Ministry can include working

indirectly TO SUPPORT students, in roles such as: OR

Connecting People

to Purpose Young Adult Ministry Contact: Jeremy Harrison


Phone: 817.741.0499

There are numerous ways to be involved with this ministry. You could help co-lead

a small group or Bible class, assist with planning and coordinating events, serve on

the Young Adult Ministry Team, or come up with new ideas for events. This is a very

dynamic, versatile ministry—the sky is the limit!! We expect people to be involved

and active. As the group continues to grow and develop, new opportunities and tasks

will present themselves.


―I was so blessed to

find a group of people

my age who were

serious about their

faith, yet knew how to

have fun together.‖


The Young Adult Ministry is aimed at people ranging

from ages 18-26. This group is ideal for college students,

young singles, and young couples. We strive to provide

meaningful community through Bible class, small groups,

social events, and service opportunities.


One of the best ways to get a feel for this ministry is to visit the Bible class,

attend one of the small groups, or come to one of our events. You will most likely

gravitate naturally to a specific aspect of the ministry from there. We hope to see

you soon!!

This is an exciting season of life—one in which the need for

community and belonging is very high. This is a very

authentic group where you will find young people striving to

understand and live out their faith.


Connecting People

to God Singles Ministry Contact: Brianna Brickler


Phone: 817.741.0499

Be open to learning more about God’s word. Attend class each Sunday. Be

encouraged and encourage others through the share your faith.


Discover a renewed

love for others

through the sharing

and building of your

faith.


Sunday morning class at 9:00 AM. Meeting together

to study Gods word line upon line through the

scriptures. Open discussions for life application.

Lifting up prayers for one another. Encouraging

support from brothers and sisters in Christ. Helping

ones self by helping others.


The classes are very informative and life application driven. The more people

we have attending the classes the better the discussion for all. We call

everyone by name. It is a place you can feel comfortable and at ease with. Try it

out, you’ll love it!

Our ministry provides a comfortable atmosphere for singles to

strengthen their relationships with the Lord and develop

meaningful relationships with each other. Through Bible studies

and fellowship we strive to share God's truth about life and how

it relates to the relationships and responsibilities of single adults.


Teachers serving in this ministry may be involved on Sunday morning with classes

for Single Adults, Young Married Couples, Young Families, Older Adults(Empty-

Nesters) and Ladies. Subjects currently being taught range from Basic Bible

Knowledge to Focusing on the Future in Revelation. A published curriculum is used

in some classes, and other classes use teacher-prepared lessons. Subjects are

changed quarterly, and teachers are given the opportunity to rotate regularly.

Students typically have a fresh topic and a fresh teacher every quarter.



One of the expectations of members at Heritage is to

―participate weekly in the worship assembly, a Bible study

class and a small group‖. This ministry offers a variety of

Bible study classes in a variety of age groups on Sunday

mornings. As a teacher or student, your involvement in

these classes will deepen your connection to God, offer

opportunities to connect to members and visitors alike and

clarify your purpose in living.


Teachers, give me a call. If you have a series of lessons prepared, we can work you into

the schedule for a quarter. If you would prefer to teach using prepared material, we

have curriculum classes that can help you get started. We attempt to have co-teachers in

a class; so that you are not completely tied down and feel as though you are doing it by

yourself. There are also occasionally opportunities to fill in for a Sunday when the

assigned teacher is out.

―Your class really makes me think and

examine the traditions I have grown up

with.‖ —A Class Member


Connecting People

to God Adult Education Contact: Craig Turner


Phone: 817.741.0499

** Interest in communicating

Biblical principles.

** Excitement and

enthusiasm

** Sense of humor

** Reading, study and

preparation

Connecting People

to God

Contact: Ralph & Kathy Meredith


Phone: 817.741.0499

Arrive at the church at 8:30 A.M. Greet church families and visitors until

"meet & greet" time. Attend 1st service or class. Return early to greet people in

the main hall and Worship Center. Greet again until "Meet & Greet" in the 2nd

service.

Greet people with a big smile and warm handshake. Ask their names! Then

ask how you may serve them (Direct to auditorium, restroom, etc. Always be

prepared to escort our guests to these places, but look around you first to see if

you can find someone to help you.)



Our goal is to reach every single person in Fort

Worth one handshake at a time and bring people to

Jesus Christ. We minister to people by immediately

placing them in the presence of unconditional love and

in the presence of the Savior.


We pray that the Holy Spirit would blow you away in the greeting of all the

new friends that you will receive and gain every Sunday. We pray that people

would look forward to your smile, your laughter, and your comfort in serving as a

greeter in this vital ministry. We pray that you will have a phenomenal hunger

for our new brothers and sisters that make this their church home..... Allow God

to put you in!

You are the gate, the first impression for God's kingdom. It is an

awesomely beautiful responsibility, and has the highest of rewards.


Great for those with gifts

of unconditional love,

listening, comforting,

encouraging,

and hospitality.

Greeters

Connecting People

to God Ushers Contact: Gregg Zody


Phone: 817.741.0499

Currently our ushers are serving for a short time during the second service but

the need for ushers during the first service may arise as we approach the 1000-

mark. We meet at the info table about 10-15 minutes before service starts for

fellowship and prayer. After which we greet people as they enter the Family Center

and escort those in need of finding unoccupied seating. Currently our ushers are

serving in monthly cycles.



God has blessed Heritage, He is at work in our

church and as we approach the 1000-mark in

attendance the need for assistance in finding

seating for those who are a "little late"

increases. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet

people with a smile and help them find a seat

with very little disturbance.


Give us a call, there are no special requirements needed here; just come prepared

with a big smile and a warm greeting while showing our members and guests some

open seats. Come taste and see how our ministry connects people to God and

others!

―My usher quietly directed me to an empty seat near the front

of the church. I truly appreciated how I was placed near

others that I could meet with. I really enjoyed my experience

at Heritage.‖ -Visitor to Heritage


This is a wonderful

opportunity to use your gift

of friendliness with a

heartfelt "Heritage Welcome"

to our guests and members.

Connecting People

to God Communion Contact: Murl Getter


Phone: 817.741.0499

Communion is served from three tables in the back of the auditorium. There is a

table leader in charge of each communion table. It is the responsibility of this

person to pick and assign the men to pass the trays from that table. We usually ask

those wishing to serve as communion servers to do so for the whole month. We ask

that they report-in to their table leader before services start each Sunday. In

addition, during the closing song if those who usually pick-up the attendance slips

are absent communion servers may be asked to fill in.



It has been our tradition in churches of Christ that

men serve communion in worship assemblies. Every male

member at Heritage who is physically able and available

is invited to help serve communion. He may serve at

either the first or second assembly.


If you have signed-up to help pass communion trays and have not been called,

please contact Ministry Leader Murl Getter. If you have never signed up to help

pass trays and would like to or if you wish to be removed from the list please call

the church office.

―For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you

proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.‖ I Corinthians

11:26


All the believers devoted

themselves to the apostles’

teaching, to fellowship, the

Lord’s Supper, and to prayer.‖

Acts 2:42 (NLT)

Connecting People

to God Praise Team Contact: John Gann


Phone: 817.741.0499

The Praise Team helps our worship time by using the gifts of music and

encouragement. The Praise Team practices on Wednesday nights to learn

new music, helping our congregation learn the songs quickly by being able to

hear the parts.

Being on the Praise Team takes a commitment of both Wednesday nights

and Sunday mornings but pays great dividends.



Love to sing? Willing to share your worship

with others? The Praise Team let’s you use the

gifts that God has given you to encourage and

uplift others.


You can test-drive the Praise Team by coming in on Wednesday nights and

singing with us. This will let you see what the Praise Team is all about.

Let your voice and heart encourage those

around you to worship our God.


―Everyone on earth bows down to

you.

They sing praise to you. They sing

praise to your name‖

Psalm 66:4

Connecting People

to God Prayer Contact: Jarrel Tunnell


Phone: 817.741.0499

This ministry involves committing to pray publicly in one of the worship

assemblies. Preparation would involve reflecting on what one would pray

before the church, possibly even writing out a prayer beforehand.



This ministry is aimed at helping others have a more

meaningful worship experience through enhancing

the public prayers in our assemblies. Prayer is one

of the major ways that we are connected more

deeply to God, both individually and corporately.


Sign up to lead the congregation in a public prayer once and see

what you think!

―The prayer of a righteous person is

powerful and effective.‖ --James 5:16


The willingness to pray publicly

and a desire to lead others to the

throne of God through guiding their

thoughts in prayer. Also, praying

for people with special needs.

Connecting People

to One

Another Small Groups

Contact: Jack Hicks


Phone: 817.741.0499

In addition to meeting with their respective groups once per week, volunteers in this ministry may

also be trained for the following:

1. Serving as a small group leader or “facilitator.” This role does not involve teaching or

talking a lot. It does involve encouraging group members to share their insights and life

experiences with the group, making sure that the group stays aligned with the guidelines of

the Heritage Small Groups Plan, and performing a few minor administrative tasks.

2. Serving as a small group host. This role involves opening your home as a meeting place for

the small group, ranging in frequency from meeting every week to meeting every once in a

while if the group meets ―house to house.‖ It may involve serving food, though not necessarily

preparing food.

3. Serving as a small groups ministry support volunteer. This role involves assisting the small

groups minister in various support tasks, including assembling training manuals, assisting at

training events with hospitality, and helping host the Small Groups Re-Launch Celebration in

Sept. every year.



The overall intention is to connect people to God, to purpose,

and especially to one another. Meeting once per week in groups of

8 to 14, group participants develop ever-deepening relationships

based on the spiritual community that was made possible by the

cross and is found only in Christ. They become ―one in heart and

mind‖ as described in Acts 4:32…a closeness or connection in spirit

between believers that goes beyond natural friendship. Group

members also engage in ministry together by volunteering as a

group to take on various tasks or ministry opportunities that arise.


Anyone…guest or member…may

visit a small group to ―test drive‖ the

small group experience. In fact,

several groups may be visited until

the best ―fit‖ is found.

"The absolute joy of being involved with a small group is having people

with which you can share your innermost thoughts, joys, fears and in

every way your life. ..to be connected to a group of Christians in which

each person, through love of each other, becomes more connected and

committed to God! " —Mike Jacob


Believers with any gift or passion

can and should participate in the

Heritage small group experience,

and may also sign up to be trained

in small group facilitating and/or

hosting.

Connecting People

to One

Another Family Ministry

Contact: David Trice


Phone: 817.741.0499



The purpose of the Family Ministry is to

connect families to one another and to God

through strengthening marital bonds,

strengthening parent/child relationships,

increasing spirituality in family units, and

increasing family involvement in ministry.


We have lots of test drive opportunities with various programs, examples of

available test drive opportunities include: serving food or being a greeter for a

Families Bible Class. (See the next page for a more complete list of Family Ministry

opportunities.)

―I thought our marriage was in big trouble. Now we have the tools we need

for our marriage to be stronger than it ever was before.‖ – Couple that

completed Dynamic Marriage classes.


Volunteers are expected to arrive 15 minutes early for their

scheduled service time, to be warm and friendly, sensitive to

newcomers, prepared mentally, physically and spiritually for

service, and are not generally expected to use their own supplies

for serving.

See the next page for

AMAZING

Family Ministry

opportunities!

A person that likes to have fun, has a

passion for outreach, for marriage

enrichment, and/or godly family

growth and development would be

perfect to serve in this ministry.

Family Ministry Opportunities

DESCRIPTION Time/Duration

Bible Classes Facilitate Families’ Class………………………………………………………… 1 quarter/year

Facilitate Single Parent Class……………………………………………….. 1 quarter/year

Planning team members for families’ Bible class………………. Once a month/year

Planning team member for single parent Bible classes……. Once a month/year

Provide food for families’ class…………………………………………….. 1 time/month

Greeter for families’ class…………………………………………………….. 1 class/month

Run A/V equipment during class……………………………………………. 1 hour/week

Lead a song or two…………………………………………………………………… 1 month

Lead a prayer……………………………………………………………………………. Once a month

Make announcements in class………………………………………………… 1 month

Create PowerPoint slides for announcements……………………. Once a week

Information Services Design/upkeep of Family Ministry information kiosk………. Weekly or monthly

Website design…………………………………………………………………………. ???

Website Content Management………………………………………………. Weekly

Marriage Mentoring Marriage Mentoring Coordinator………………………………………….. 1 year

Serving as a mentor couple to newlyweds…………………………… 4 meetings/year

Serving as a mentor couple to couples in crisis…………………. 4 meetings/year

Marriage Enrichment Course Facilitate an 8-12 week marriage enrichment course………. Spring or Fall

Facilitate an 8-12 week marriage preparation course……… Spring or Fall

Registration……………………………………………………………………………….. 8 weeks/year

Provide snacks/food………………………………………………………………… rotation

Advertising/Marketing……………………………………………………………. 8 weeks/year

2-3 Day Marriage Enrichment Seminar

Planning team member…………………………………………………………….. 1 year

Registration……………………………………………………………………………….. 8 weeks/year

Usher for a seminar…………………………………………………………………. 2-3 days/year

Recruit couples for seminar…………………………………………………… 8 weeks/year

Advertising/Marketing……………………………………………………………. 8 weeks/year

Set-up team member for seminar………………………………………… 2-3 days/year

Clean-up team member for seminar……………………………………… 1 day/year



More Family Ministry Opportunities

DESCRIPTION

Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference

Time/Duration

Planning team member…………………………………………………………………….. 1 year

Registration……………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 weeks/year

Recruit couples for conference…………………………………………………….. 8 weeks/year

Advertising/Marketing……………………………………………………………………. 8 weeks/year

Couples Retreat

Planning team member…………………………………………………………………….. 1 year

Recruit couples for retreat……………………………………………………………. 8 weeks/year


Registration……………………………………………………………………………………… 8 weeks/year

Single Parent Family Camp

Camp Counselor…………………………………………………………………………………. 1 week/year

Bus Driver………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 week/year


Family Ski Trip



Bus Driver………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 week/year

Family Campout

Planning Team Member…………………………………………………………………… 1 year



Connecting People

to One

Another Divorce Recovery

Contact: Paddy & Beverly Eden


Phone: 817.741.0499

Adult Group Facilitator: Lead a group 1.5 hours on Wednesdays at least once a month.

Leadership training is provided. Adult Support Personnel: Join a group to provide

individual support and comfort when group members need it. Males asked to give support

to males; females to females. Childcare from 6:30-7:00pm Wednesday night for

children of adults attending the Divorce recovery Support Group. DC4K (DivorceCare

for Kids) Group Facilitator: Lead children’s group (Grades K-6) for 1.5 hours on

Wednesday nights for 13 weeks. DC4K Support Personnel: help facilitator with work and

sharing stations for 1.5 hours on Wednesday nights for 13 weeks.



The Divorce Recovery ministry helps adults and

children heal from the pain associated with separation

and divorce through connecting people personally with

the Great Physician. Facilitators lead recovery groups

through proven Bible based curriculum while listening

and showing compassion to group members. Our goal is

to point people to Jesus so they can heal and realize

their Godly purpose and focus again.


You are invited to come and

sit in on a single session to

observe and see if the

Divorce Recovery ministry is

the right place for you to

serve.

―I have seen people come into these sessions not

knowing what to expect and very silent. Once they

learn others have or are going through the same

things, they begin to open up and allow God’s

healing. The experience of being a part of this is a

witness of God’s love for us.‖


A compassionate, caring heart for people who

are hurting emotionally is the most basic need for

working in the Divorce Recovery ministry. We

are not a counseling ministry but a support group

to help these people stay connected to God and

the church during this difficult time. Group

facilitating skills are helpful for group

facilitators; However these skills can be learned.

Connecting People

to One

Another Women’s Ministry

Contact: Leesa Smith


Phone: 817.741.0499

Whether working diligently ―behind the scenes,‖ or helping plan and coordinate

an event or activity, or simply participating in activities that interest you, all

Heritage women have a place in this ministry. Empowering women of all ages to be

about their Father’s business will no doubt have a lasting effect in all areas of our

church.



Our church has been blessed with an incredible family

of women. Heritage women are creative, innovative,

sensitive, gifted, nurturing, resourceful and resilient!

God knows that is true because He has created us in His

image. Join us as we strive to grow closer to God, closer

to each other and closer to fulfilling his perfect plan for

our lives.


Being a part of a women’s ministry is like no other. Simply being a woman

member of Heritage makes you a vital part of our ministry. No special talents are

needed. A love for the Lord, a servant heart and a desire to be with other

Christian women makes everyone qualified for service.

―We love you so much that we are delighted to share with you

not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you

have become so dear to us.‖

—Paul (I Thessalonians 1:8)


This is an amazing

opportunity for any

woman looking to

serve her sisters!!!

Connecting People

to One

Another Men’s Events

Contact: Dean Kuhn


Phone: 817.741.0499

There are many areas of our ministry that could use your help. But for starters

we would love for you to just attend an event and enjoy yourself. If this ministry

is one you can get behind we could use your assistance in providing more ideas

and planning for future events.


―The man of integrity

walks securely, but he

who takes crooked

paths will be found

out."

-- Proverbs 10:9


Men helping men stay focused on leadership responsibilities at

church, family, work. We strive to create a ministry experience

that encourages faithful and spiritually healthy marriages. We

also inspire to assist men to have a fully committed relationship

with Christ through fellowship, scripture reading and prayer.

This is a place where men can be accountable to other Godly men.

Just as iron sharpens iron one man sharpens another.


Jump in! Give us a call

or attend our next Men’s

Ministry Event.

WHY WE’RE HERE…

For every 10 men in the average church...

9 will have kids who leave the church

8 will not find their jobs satisfying

6 will pay only monthly minimum on credit cards

5 have a major problem with pornography

4 will get divorced affecting 1,000,000 children each year

Only 1 will have a biblical worldview

All 10 will struggle to balance family & work


Connecting People

to One

Another Golf Tournament

Contact: David Trice


Phone: 817.741.0499

Tournament planners generally begin looking for the best tournament rates about

4-5 months prior to the tournament. We begin advertising about 6 weeks prior to

the tournament, and we generally begin registration about the same time.

Registration volunteers are generally expected to arrive 15 minutes prior to the

assembly time they volunteered for and register as well as recruit teams. The key

to this tournament is to plant seeds in people that the golf tournament is an

outreach opportunity.


Someone with a passion

for golf and a heart for

outreach would be

perfect for this

ministry.


The purpose of the Heritage Golf Tournament is to

provide opportunities for members at Heritage to connect

to one another, and the tournament also serves as a fun and

non-threatening way to reach out to friends, family,

coworkers, and neighbors, introducing them to Christians

and ultimately Christ through a common interest in the

game of golf.


A great opportunity to test drive this ministry is to work registration during one

of the assembly times at Heritage.

Last year numerous tournament participants told me how blessed

they were by spending some time with Heritage members outside of

the church building and in God’s beautiful creation.


Connecting People

to One

Another Seniors on the Go Contact: David & Nancy Rogers


Phone: 817.741.0499

Join David and Nancy in planning outings or just sign up to join the fun as

opportunities are announced. Watch for ―Seniors-on-the-Go are going….‖


Must be able to ride in

a car or bus. Must pay

you own way. Must be

willing to laugh and

have fun.


Fellowship for folks 55 and better. Couples, singles--all are

welcome. Trips to area musical shows, community theater,

Bass Hall, restaurants, botanical gardens, etc.


Try it, you’ll like it.

―If I had known how much fun this

is and how good the entertainment,

I would have started much sooner.‖


Have a fun

adventure, & good

times with new

and old friends!

Connecting People

to One

Another Hospital Visitation Contact: David Rogers


Phone: 817.741.0499



Visit to offer support

and encouragement to

Heritage members who are

hospitalized.


Try it. You’ll be blessed and bless someone who is hurting. Not sure you

could do it alone? Give me a call and we will set up a time to visit a hospital

together or with another member of our Hospital Visitation Team.

It is so good to hear words like, ―Thank you so much for the visit while I

was in the hospital.‖ Or, ―It means so much to know someone at church

cares about me.‖


Contact me for a few guidelines that will benefit

you and your ministry after which you may visit at

your convenience, anyone from Heritage that is

hospitalized.

All you need is a

caring, concerned

heart, and the

willingness to ―be

there.‖

Hospitalization can be a lonely or difficult

experience for people and Heritage wants to

extend our caring ministry to our members and

families during this time of need.

Connecting People

to One

Another Shut-In Visitation Contact: David Rogers


Phone: 817.741.0499

With a few guidelines be willing to visit at the home of one who seldom ever

leaves that home or a nursing home. The support and encouragement does wonders

for those who have limited contact with the ―outside world.‖ Assignments or lists

will be provided.


You will need a caring &

patient heart. These folks

are often starved for

conversation.


Visit to encourage Heritage members who are

homebound, or in a nursing home, i.e., those who

are ―shut-in.‖


Be willing to visit someone who would really appreciate it. Not sure you could do it

alone? Give me a call and we will set up a time to visit a homebound member

together or with another member of our Shut-in

Visitation Team. To see the smile of a

lonely, older, not-too-

well soul does a heart

good.


Connecting People

to One

Another Food for Moms

Contact: Allison Morgan


Phone: 817.741.0499

There are several ways to help with this ministry. Some volunteers prepare meals

and deliver them to the homes of the families with the new baby. Some volunteers

prepare meals, casseroles, breads, etc and bring them to the freezer at the Heritage

building and other volunteers deliver the meals. Some volunteers organize meals for

one of the Moms. Some provide cash or gift cards directly to the families.



We provide meals to families with

new babies. This is a wonderful way

to minister to families and make

connections with each other.


A person who would want to take a test drive could simply

provide a meal for a new mom or prepare a meal for the

freezer or send a card with cash or a gift card. We provide

a list to the family letting them know who is bringing food

on what days. We do ask, if you volunteer to take a meal,

that you call the family and work out a time for delivery.

When making the delivery, please keep the visit short.

Most of our communications are through email, but, if you

don’t have email, don’t let that stop you. We can give you a

call when there is a new baby.

Quotes from Moms

whose lives we have

touched...

―We are so fortunate to

have so many that love

us‖

―Thanks for all that

you have done for me and

my family‖

―Thank you for all of

your love and support‖


Time is the main ingredient for this ministry. Whether

it is taking the time to prepare a meal, deliver a meal,

or mail a card, the time and energy is very much

appreciated. Delivering the meals is a great way to

enrich friendships and to meet other members of the

congregation.

Connecting People

to One

Another Funeral Lunch Ministry Contact: Belinda Bledsoe


Phone: 817.741.0499

You may volunteer to prepare dish/es of food and deliver to a designated place

or you may offer a cash donation for supplies and food items to be purchased for

use by the bereaved family. Both men and women are encouraged to participate in

this special way of showing care and love in a time of loss. If you have the gift of

serving, contact Belinda.


The loss of a

loved one is a sad

and often

traumatic

occurrence.


Heritage ministers to families dealing with death in a

number of ways. This ministry offers a meal to our church

families who have lost an immediate family member, or to

the family of our member who has passed away. A home-

cooked meal is served in our building or at the members

home before or after the funeral or memorial service.


Give me a call, when you start you can cook at home and drop off your dish or

work from the church kitchen.

―Our family was so blessed by the Heritage church. Their out-pouring of

love and concern for our family was a comfort and having already prepared

food there let us visit with friends and family rather than being distracted by

preparations in the kitchen for our physical needs.‖


Connecting People

to One

Another

Kitchen Meal

Preparation & Support Contact: Belinda Bledsoe


Phone: 817.741.0499

Currently our cook decides on a menu, purchases the food items needed and

prepares the meal. This can be done Wednesday or perhaps over a Tuesday and

Wednesday.

Those serving and cleaning the kitchen will need to arrive by 5:20 or before to

help with final food set-up before the meal and remain until the kitchen is back in

order.


Both men and

women are

encouraged to

participate in this

special way of

showing care and

love for our church

family.



Contact Belinda if you’re thinking you could smile and greet those coming for a

hot meal. You have the opportunity to prepare plates for members knowing they

will enjoy good fellowship followed by a study of God’s Word. For those with a love

to prepare tasty food we can walk you through the steps to putting a meal

together.

They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the

fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.‖ Acts 2:42

(NIV)


In the spirit of serving like Martha, women and men team up

together to show the love of Jesus by preparing and serving a

meal on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm. This often makes it

easier for folks to attend Wednesday service. Our goal is to have

several teams that rotate in service to our church family. Work

as a single cook or in teams. Team cooks could split the

responsibility and work load - you may love to prepare salads and/

or desserts and have a friend who loves preparing main dishes/

casseroles!

Connectin

g People

to One

Another

New Member

Lunch Ministry Contact: Twyla Berry & Marie Dixon


Phone: 817.741.0499817.337.3370

Ministry team members are called upon several times a year to provide food for our

New Member Luncheons. The coordinator assigns each member a combination of salad,

vegetable and/or dessert to help feed the new members and the ministry team. Team

members are encouraged to attend the luncheon, meeting and greeting as many new

members as possible. They are asked to eat lunch with new members so all tables will

have a combination of ―new‖ and ―old‖ members. This may require team members to be

flexible and accommodating in order to serve the needs of our new members.


We are looking for people with

a passion for meeting new

people and a desire to make our

new members feel important

and included. Being a good

cook is helpful, too. But you

do not have to be an expert

gourmet to serve on this team!


The New Member Ministry team introduces our newest

members to our Shepherds, Ministers, staff and a group

of members interested in making them feel welcome at

Heritage. This is done at periodic luncheons throughout

the year coordinated by the members of this team. New

members hear about the background and history of

Heritage Church of Christ while enjoying a wonderful

―potluck-type‖ meal. Additionally, we strive to assist

them in finding their ―place‖ in our church family.


Bring your assigned dish(es) to the kitchen the morning of the luncheon. Meet and

mingle with our new member and sit with someone you do not know during lunch so you

can learn about them and share about yourself. Help as needed to set up beforehand

and clean up the family center and kitchen after the luncheon is over. Have fun!


Connecting People

to One

Another

His Image

Contact: Ben Sanderson


Phone: 817.741.0499

Design work, Photography, Videography, Editing, Ad Campaigns, File

Management, and many other jobs.


Have you ever seen a poster or an ad and thought, hey I could do that or I could have done it better, or you just wanted to try out your creative side? Then this ministry provides the opportunity to spread your creative wings and communicate HIS Image.


The mission of His Image is to provide

the ministries of Heritage Church of

Christ with professional caliber visual

graphics, to help them promote events

and their ministries.


If you are interested in taking a ―test drive‖ of the ministry you could expect to sit

in on a ―job’ from beginning to end. From meeting with ―clients‖ all the way to the

finished product, you are welcomed and encouraged to participate as much as you feel

comfortable. We also will be providing training in the fields of photography, photo

editing, design, and any tools needed to produce designs.


While the ministry is new and has really just taken flight, I have been providing the same services for Matt Johnson, and Rico McLean. While I don’t have direct quotes from them I believe they would say the ministry was a service to them.

Connecting People

to One

Another Sunshine & Smiles Contact: Margaret Chandler


Phone: 817.741.0499

Volunteers need to be comfortable in dealing with older people an the nursing facility environment. Otherwise, all you need is a caring, concerned heart, and the ability to establish a few new friends who are residents at nearby nursing homes. Visit consistency and at least one half hour of dedicated one-on-one time at least by-weekly is important to ensure that the residents can count upon their new friend who cares.



A large number of nursing home residents have a history of no visitors. They will now be visited consistently by our Heritage Church of Christ volunteers who will demonstrate that someone does care and will be the residents’ ―new friend‖. This will have a very positive effect on the residents and make them happier, make them smile, and improve their outlook on life.


Volunteers should try it! You will be very blessed with the

experience and have a renewed understanding for the people who

take care of our elderly and how important it is for us to remember

the elderly. Your time will be appreciated beyond your belief and it

is truly God’s Work.


Connecting People

to Purpose Welcome Center Contact: Scott & Kerri Beauchamp


Phone: 817.741.0499

Be ready each service time to smile and speak to everyone that comes your way!

Serve on a rotating schedule on Wednesday evenings, Sunday mornings, or at

special events.



As a volunteer at the Welcome Center, your help is

needed in making others feel comfortable and at home

here. They may need to know what our class offerings

are, where to take the children, or just where to find a

water fountain or restroom. As we continue to see more

visitors and new members each week, this ministry is

vital in connecting people to purpose.


Sign up at the Ministry Expo to serve on a Sunday or Wednesday with others who

have already been trained. If the experience left you ready to serve again, contact

Bonnie to be placed on the rotation schedule! Once every 3-4 months attend a

brainstorming meeting to help plan and set goals for the future.

I thought it would be an uneventful day at the desk but before I knew it, I had

spent half an hour with a visitor who brought her vocal toddler out of the

Worship Assembly! Our conversation about the joys of motherhood seemed

to recharge her spirits and for me, it was an opportunity to share some of the

ways God has blessed me through my children! - Volunteer


If you like to meet

people and help

out wherever

possible, you will

be a natural!

Connecting People

to Purpose Courtesy Patrol Contact: Jim Jenkins


Phone: 817.741.0499



The aim of this team of men and women is to provide the safest

environment possible for Heritage members and their guests

during the time we meet to worship on Sunday mornings and

Wednesday evenings. We live in a changing time and know that

sometimes what happens in our community can come into our church

building. While we are not a replacement for law enforcement

officers we care about the safety of the families who gather to

worship here at this place.


Give Jeremy a call or stop one of your friends that is serving and stay alongside him/her for the

morning/evening. Hopefully, when you leave you will realize the comfort a parent feels knowing

their children are being monitored or the security the woman attending service alone feels going to

her car and driving home because of your presence.

―We stand ready to assist church members in emergency circumstances, and in

areas of fire safety, accident prevention and building monitoring.‖


Our job is fairly simple as long as one is cautious and keeps an open eye to unusual activity. Each

team member is furnished a radio and identification and is assigned a portion of the building or

surrounding parking lots to keep watch over. This ministry team of men and women (age 18 and

older) is reformatting to allow individuals to serve during one worship assembly and attend worship

during the opposite time on Sunday mornings. Expanding our volunteer base will make for less

frequent service times and allow team members to serve in other ministry fields.

―The Son of Man

did not come to

be served, but to

serve...‖

Matt. 20:28

Connecting People

to Purpose Audio/Visual Contact: John Gann


Phone: 817.741.0499

Help bring our

people into the

presence of God by

immersing them

into worship.


The A/V Team provides support for our worship

times as well as classes and special events. Our goal

for worship is to seamlessly enhance the message and

ministries of this church by making sure they are seen

and heard. Special events range from weddings to

lunches to community meetings and seminars.


―Test Drives‖ can be arranged on an individual basis or scheduled on

Wednesday nights to let you see and understand how our systems work.

These are low-key, no pressure times to get a feel for what is involved.

Do you love to work behind the scenes to make our worship the best it can be?

Do you like working with computers or have sound board experience? Then

A/V is your dream come true!


Must be willing to serve before and after each service (aprox. 30 mins,

times will vary depending on need).

Show a deep spiritual concern for those you minister to by your

dependability , punctuality and tenacity when needing to find a sub.

Only basic computer skills required for computer operations.

Distinguish individual singing parts (Soprano–Alto–Tenor–Bass) is needed

for sound board operations.


Connecting People

to Purpose Buildings & Grounds

This ministry includes many different talents. We need plumbers, ac/heating

service techs, painters, tradesmen/women and strong able bodies to perform

maintenance tasks in order for our building to operate properly and be presentable

any time the church is being occupied.



This ministry is not one of recognition and

grandeur. However, having the building ready

and presentable for any and all occasions is one

of the most important factors in welcoming

anyone into our building.


Call me and set up a time to start, as a volunteer you may be expected to set up

chairs, remove chairs, climb a 25 foot ladder to change light bulbs, grab a paint

brush or even grab a shovel and fix a sprinkler head. This ministry doesn’t require

a lot of time, just a willing heart to work behind the scenes to keep our building

beautiful.

―We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him

use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it

is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give

generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it

cheerfully.‖ (Romans 12:6-8)


Contact: Cody Webb


Phone: 817.741.0499

Some areas of this ministry may require

previous experience or knowledge in certain

areas in order to be performed. However,

anyone willing to help will not be turned

away.

The Task Force will assist with tasks which are a bit too much for a member but do

not require professional assistance. Ministry Expectations include being willing to roll

up your sleeves and lend a hand with minor up-keep for members in need of assistance.

The Task Force does not intend to compete with HCC members who have businesses

that provide professional services such as plumbing, construction, heating and air

conditioning, or lawn maintenance.

Our intent is to accomplish requested tasks by working one Saturday each month.

Volunteers will be notified by e-mail regarding the date which varies month-to-month.


Make life a little

easier and

happier for a

fellow brother or

sister in Christ.


Our purpose is to accomplish simple tasks at no charge for HCC

members in need of special assistance. Examples of tasks include

shrubbery or small tree pruning, changing hard to reach light bulbs,

changing furnace filters, installing batteries in smoke detectors,

washing first-floor windows, cleaning gutters which are not higher

than 10', cleaning ceiling fans or ceiling fixtures, cleaning garages,

retrieving items from easily accessible attics, caulking in

bathrooms. Other requests will be considered as received.


Task Force reviews requests and contacts the clients to arrange scheduling. Expect

to get your hands dirty, your muscles a little sore, and to find that a heartfelt thanks

more than compensates. You will need to have access to tools for the particular task.

We recommend that at

least two people work

together at all times. "You spend your whole life doing things and

its about me, me, me. But I count it as a

pleasure to go do work for them."


Connecting People

to Purpose Task Force Contact: Mike Jacob & Karl Williams


Phone: 817.741.0499

Connecting People

to Purpose Transportation Contact: Greg Renner


Phone: 817.741.0499

Volunteers must be willing to schedule their Sunday mornings to be at Mt.

Olivet by 8:30 with the church van or personal vehicle or by 5:30 on Wednesday

evenings.



Assisting all Heritage members and

visitors by providing fellowship opportunities

and round trip travel between the Mt. Olivet

Cemetery parking lot and Heritage on Sunday

mornings and Wednesday evenings.


A new volunteer would have the opportunity to ride the first time with an

experienced driver to learn the route and meet the wonderful people taking

advantage of this ministry.

With our church transportation ministry, we will gladly pick

you up for Sunday morning worship or our mid-week Bible

Study and return you home. Now that's what I call Christian

service! In an ever growing and evolving community of faith,

we have leveraged our resources to maximize opportunities for

outreach ministries.


A willingness to give up some of your

valuable time to be of assistance to

others. The people you will meet are the

most loving and appreciative people

around. Also, a good driving record is

required.

Connecting People

to Purpose Heritage Preschool Contact: Tracy Hodges


Phone: 817.741.0499



HCP is under the umbrella of the children’s ministry. Our goal is

to make each child’s first experience with school something they

will always remember by providing a safe and loving environment

full of exploration and discovery. We strive to teach children

God’s Word through the Bible and by Christian example. We work

to provide children with an excellent Bible and Core curriculum.


Volunteers would be expected to provide a time frame of hours. She/he would be

able to help with preparation of curriculum, serve in the office, or help with any

fundraisers.

―I have been very blessed at the opportunity I have been given to bring

Christ to the children of HCP. I love coming to work everyday and see

the light shine in the precious faces and watch the wonderment in their

eyes as they learn and grow. It has brought me so much personal and

spiritual fulfillment to be a part of this awesome ministry.‖

-Kandi Oates-floater/office assistant


Currently our Preschool hours are Mon. - Thurs. from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. All staff

are expected to arrive by 8:30 and leave at 2:30. All staff are expected to work

extended day as scheduled. We ask all staff to always represent a positive attitude as

they represent Christ to our children by example. Teachers are to be loving and kind.

They must attend training to ensure that the expectations of the preschool are

clearly understood. We provide all of the materials for the children and the staff.

Volunteers are welcomed and wanted. We use volunteers in the office and classrooms

as well as for our fundraisers and monthly activities.

Nurture children as they

learn about God’s love

and become ―Authentic

Christians‖.

Connecting People

to Purpose Christ’s Haven Contact: Amy Newton


Phone: 817.741.0499

We would like to come up with ways to raise funds or supplies for Christ’s Haven.

There are many different ways that you can serve and help out. Get involved by

using creative thinking to come up with ideas to successfully raise funds or come

help out with the events. You can be used if you like to plan out details or if you

would prefer to be given a task to accomplish.



Christ’s Haven is a local children’s home. It is solely

funded by support from churches, businesses, organizations

and individuals. Our goal is for Heritage to become a

dependable support to Christ’s Haven.

We would like to have families involved in this ministry. It

is a great opportunity for us and our children to bless the

children of Christ’s Haven together.


Assist with Christ Haven events such as the Christmas Party, the church wide

Garage Sale and more. There are many ways you can help with these events. You can

donate items or money, organize and plan, set up or tear down, or help out during

the events.

Nothing can match the feeling of knowing that you

are a part of such a wonderful cause as Christ’s

Haven.


This is a great

opportunity to help play

a part in taking care of

God’s children.

Connecting People

to Purpose Blood Drive Contact: Rico McLean


Phone: 817.741.0499

Come with a big smile and a willingness to listen to what others are saying. We

ask members to serve on this ministry for a minimum of two weeks prior to a blood

drive, (4 blood drives per year). We will meet two times per year to discuss our

blood drives, promotions, and responsibilities for the year. Your job will entail

recruiting members to sign up to donate blood. We would also like to have a few

people who would call donors. Their task would be to call and remind volunteers of

the up coming drive and the time slot they signed up for.


If you have compassion

and mercy for those in

need of life giving

blood, join with us.


The goal of this ministry is to have 75-100 units of blood

donated by our members at each blood drive. This ministry

helps not only our members that are in need of blood

transfusions but people in the local community also. We

believe this is an easy way for us to fulfill the mission

statement here at Heritage.


We would love to have you become part of this ministry. All you need is a big

smile, a warm heart, and the desire to help save the lives of patients in the

hospitals that are in need of blood (Cancer Patients, babies that are born premature

and surgery patients).

A member of Heritage stated that because of blood donors he

is alive today and has the opportunity to smile another day.


Connecting People

to Purpose Missionary Friends Contact: Glenn & Marie Dixon


Phone: 817.741.0499

We are looking for volunteers to be both active and creative in these tasks.

We are looking for volunteers to: create a missions bulletin board, create a

missions web page, or to find a way to distribute missionary newsletters. We are

also seeking volunteers to find ways to get our members and our missionaries

together for fellowship when missionaries visit.

Expectations are only that each participant will take on a particular task and

complete it in a timely manner.



The goal is to foster strong relationships between

Heritage and our missionaries. We plan to do this in the

following ways:

Publish information from our missionaries to the

church, in a variety of different ways.

Provide opportunities for our members to get to know

our missionaries personally.

By doing these things, we serve our missionaries. Also, by learning

about and spreading the news of what they do, we help Heritage hear of

God’s work in the mission field.


Contact Glenn or Marie Dixon, and we can find a test drive opportunity for you!

―I am tremendously encouraged in my faith when I

hear what God is doing through our missionaries.‖


Anyone who feels that

missions is important in

the Kingdom of God is

welcome!

Connecting People

to Purpose H.I.M - Help In Moving Contact: Stan White


Phone: 817.741.0499



The vision of the H.I.M. ministry is to provide

resources to members of the church and

community by assistance during the moving

process. This ministry is designed to help single

parents, the elderly and others with unique needs

during a stressful time. The goal of this ministry

is to show the love of Christ to others by

alleviating their burdens.


Volunteers can expect to use part of a weekend every once in a while to help

others in need move. Most moves would take only part of a day to complete.

―Carry each others’ burdens and in this way you will fulfill the

law of Christ.‖ --Gal. 6:2


Compassion and willingness to help

those in need will work best in this

ministry. The ability to work with

others, providing help and showing the

love of Christ through action will be

rewarding for volunteers.

Volunteers would be called on an as needed basis. Not every volunteer would

need to help every time a move is scheduled. Volunteers would need to be able

to lift and move boxes, furniture etc. The use of personal trucks, trailers and

dollies would be helpful but not required.

Connecting

People to

Purpose Food Share America Contact: Steve & Bonnie Kuhn


Phone: 817.741.0499



The goal of this Ministry is to help families save about 50% on their

groceries, while encouraging the building of relationships (whether

among church family or with neighbors in the community). We

partner with Food Share America and serve as a Host-Site where

individuals in our church and community can order and pick up quality

food at reduced prices on a monthly basis. The ministry receives a

monthly rebate from Food Share America (based on boxes sold).

Those funds go directly back into the ministry! Food Share is a

blessing to those in great need as well as those who desire to save on

their grocery bill so they may bless others.


Interested folks can come on Distribution day and see exactly how things work! Or if

you prefer to help behind the scenes with administrative tasks, or by getting the word

out to our community, contact the Ministry leader for test drive opportunities.

―I look forward to the people I will meet and relationships that can be built just

by carrying boxes of food for a couple of hours one Saturday a month!‖

―I’m really not a people person, but I can still serve by picking up food and

delivering it back to our church one Saturday morning a month!‖


A lot of ―everyday‖ folks

are not looking for a hand-

out,

but a hand-up! This

ministry provides just that!

Volunteers are needed to help with cash orders placed through the church and other

administrative tasks. On Distribution Day (usually the 4th Saturday of the month), volunteers

pick up and sort food to fill orders for that month. Boxes need to be carried out for those

who purchased food. More volunteers are needed to deliver food to recipients in need ie:

someone recovering from surgery or a bereaved family. Additional hands are needed to take

monthly order forms / posters to help spread the word to those in our community.

Connecting

People to

Purpose That Was Me Contact: Billy and Laura McElroy


Phone: 817.741.0499



―That Was Me‖ Is an outreach to the homeless of Fort Worth

where we provide them with food, drinks, clothing, shoes,

toiletries and blankets. We encourage them by letting them

know that there are people who care about them as God does.

We try to remind them that they too are God’s children and

That he has not forgotten them!


This group goes to downtown Fort Worth to distribute on the 1st and 3rd

Sundays of every month. The times are 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. You may join any

Time—no obligation to come again.

. “I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty and you gave me a drink, I was homeless and

you gave me a room, I was shivering and you gave me clothes, I was sick and you stopped to

visit, I was in prison and you came to me. Whenever you did one of these things to someone

overlooked or ignored, THAT WAS ME- you did it to me.”

-Matt. 25:35-36;40 The Message


You can

impact 100

lives by only

giving 2 hours

of your time a

month!

Volunteers are needed to help assemble lunches, sort clothing and distribute both. To

help, you need no experience- all you have to be able to do is smile! If you are inter-

ested, we are trying to develop one-to-one relationships as the opportunity to do so

arises. This will lead to opportunities to talk salvation with individuals, as well as en-

courage and spend time with our brothers and sisters who have fallen on hard times.

Vehicle Maintenance

Contact: Floyd Rodgers


Phone: 817.741.0499

Ministry Snapshots

Connecting People

to Purpose

How to Add Your Ministry Connecting People

to Purpose

All the ministries in this catalog are aimed at our mission of ―Connecting People to God, to One

Another and to Purpose.‖ While every ministry at Heritage has a kingdom impact, there is always

the need for new ministries.

Have you ever thought, ―I wish our church did something like this?‖ or ―Why doesn’t our church

have something like that?‖ Do you know of some needs that none of the current ministries are

meeting? If you have an idea for a new ministry, please contact me and let’s talk about ways to

make your dream become a reality. I would love to hear what is on your heart and provide you

with some steps and suggestions for making it happen.

Also, if you have a ministry that isn’t included in this catalog and would like it to be added, please

contact me for a Ministry Catalog Application. It is my hope and prayer that God will raise up

leaders continually at Heritage to take our church to new levels and new venues for

ministry. May we have the courage to follow where He leads!

Contact: Jeremy Harrison


Phone: 817.741.0499


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