Heartland Church

06/01/2026

A poem for your Monday meditation written by Kathryn Kircher and illustrated by Cathy Schrock.

Your blood in vermillion-stream   Colors our adoration.  Crimson cries arise, exalting the true King,  Transforming the atmosphere:   Now ether blushes praise-pink. At other times, it’s whispers of gratitude,  Murmuring scarlet secrets known only to You. Then, perhaps, it’s raised hand...

05/30/2026

Heartland Writers Circle is hosting A Poetry Experience: Writing with God on July 18. Register here:

Did you know nearly everyone can write poetry? Come to "A Poetry Experience," and we'll show you how! This workshop is tailored for those who have never written a stitch of poetry, those who are prolific poets, and everyone in between. Our instructor is Sheila Bair, a retired librarian and emeritus....

05/29/2026

Do you know your identity and purpose in this world? Here is a devotional by Stephanie Rogers that addresses this question.

In the world of Jim Henson’s The Muppets there is one character who has a claim to fame like none of the others. Gonzo. Even his name means extreme, unconventional, and bizarre. He is like the other characters in that he is driven to perform and upstage his mates. However, he takes on feats such a...

05/28/2026

A poem for your reflection by Kathryn Kircher and illustrated by Deana Harvey.

Leatherback turtles, newly hatched, Dashing toward the moon’s light, Scampering, scurrying, scrambling, Eluding marauding Gulls and Frigatebirds. But this isn’t the ocean! Weeds. Sand. A wall. Tangled. Stranded. Blocked. What do we do? Where do we go? “You’ve been fooled, little friends And ...

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

What's the difference between expectations and expectancy? Here's a devotional by Cathy Schrock that offers some clarity.

“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…” (Ephesians 3:20, NIV) Someone once asked me, “What is the difference between setting expectations with God and coming to God with a sense of expectancy?” With the ...

05/18/2026

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Join us on May 21st at 6:30 PM for a meaningful evening of connection, encouragement, and purpose. Together, we will hear from local ministries, including Journey Beside Mothers and Fostering Hope for Children, and learn how we can come alongside and support the incredible work they are doing in our community.

Join us on May 21st at 6:30 PM for a meaningful evening of connection, encouragement, and purpose. Together, we will hear from local ministries, including Journey Beside Mothers and Fostering Hope for Children, and learn how we can come alongside and support the incredible work they are doing in our...

05/11/2026

Something Good! on Sunday May 17th!

Something Good! grew out of Heartland wanting to get outside of our walls and serve the neighborhood we love. We want to bless our neighbors by helping bring beauty through cleaning up, mulching, helping those in need, providing community events and more!
EVERYONE is invited to Heartland for a quick service at 10 AM, after that we'll go out and SERVE and then we will gather for lunch at 1 PM at Lakeside Park! Everyone is invited! We're going to do Something Good!

If you are a Heartland congregant, sign up to serve here!

Something Good on Sunday May 17th! Something Good! grew out of Heartland wanting to get outside of our walls and serve the neighborhood we love. We want to bless our neighbors by helping bring beauty through cleaning up, mulching, helping those in need, providing community events and more! Everyone....

05/04/2026

Heartland Church is excited to spend the day at Prayer Works on Thursday, May 7th, from 8 AM–10 PM, and we’d love for you to be part of it!
You can sign up to host one or more hours — we simply need two friendly faces in the prayer room each hour to welcome others and spend time praying together.

05/01/2026

A weekend, Eastertide devotional for you written by Janet Mueller and illustrated by Stacia Alexander.

“a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.” Matthew 26:7 NIV Does someone you know wear a particular fragrance, and whenever you smell it, the scent alone immediately brings them to mind? Or perhaps someone...