Message From Pastor Bob Huisman

Plan on it!
40 Day Red Letter Challenge coming to Heritage, starting January 10.

Sunday Morning Worship at 9:30 AM
How have your emotions been lately?  Have you been able to feel anything other than sadness and madness?  What if God’s gift of joy was unstoppable? Find out how God provides this gift through Jesus our “Mighty God”.   Pastor Bob Huisman will open God’s word with us from Isaiah 9:6.  Some of our students will help us journey through the season of Advent and expectation as we prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth and God’s great love for the world.
We will gather online at 9:30 AM for the Facebook Premier of our pre-recorded morning worship service.  You can also access the worship service on our website at hertiagecrc.net.  The service will remain available for on-demand viewing.

Children’s Worship Online at 10:30 AM
Children’s Worship online with Ann DeGroot has returned for the season of Advent.  It will Premier on Facebook on Sunday morning at 10:30 and be available on-demand on our church website.

Christmas Meditation with Pastor Jim Zinger at 5:00 PM
This Sunday, former Heritage pastor, Jim Zinger, will join us by the fireplace to share some Christmas reflections and point us to Jesus and the way to peace.

Thank You for your Gifts, Tithes, and Offerings
There are many requests for gift giving during the Christmas season.  Please prioritize the local church in your giving because the local church is the hope of the world.

Online Giving: Click Here  or  https://heritagecrc.net/online-giving/

Information for Connecting ONLINE

Facebook
Go to https://www.facebook.com/HeritageChristianReformedChurch/ or click HERE

Church Website
Sunday Morning Worship is also available on our church website – www.heritagecrc.net

Sermon Notes and Children’s Bulletin links are included in your Weekly Church Email and on our website.

Our worship services remain available for on-demand viewing on both Facebook and our Website.

Sunday Worship DVD’s are available to be delivered to those who are not able to connect to Facebook or the Church Website.  Please contact the church office if you are aware of anyone who would like a weekly DVD delivered to their door.  We are currently delivering about 10 DVDs a week. (878-1992)

In Need of Prayer?
Our pastors and prayer volunteers would love to lift you up before God in prayer.
Email or text Pastor Bob Huisman with your prayer request or to request one of the pastors or prayer volunteers to contact you by phone.  We have male and female prayer volunteers who are eager to call and pray with you. (bhuisman@heritagecrc.net or 616.682.7685)

District Elders and Deacons are available for pastoral care needs and concerns.

Household Last Name         Elder/ Deacon Team
A—Buist                                 Rick Jongsma, Mike Shear
Buista—Diekema                   Brent Mulder, Roger Tiller
Diekemaa—Groenewold       Tom Beier, Todd Mingerink
Groenewolda—J                    Al Groenewold, James Oosterman
K– Meekhof                           Jim Sytsma, Matt Davis
Meel—O                                Mark Kooistra, Brad Diekema
P—Slager                              Al Smith, Tim Terborg
Slagera—VanderH                Bruce Berkenpas, Ted Koster
VanderI—Z                            Tom Tiemeyer, David DeJong

Upcoming Worship Gatherings

Sunday, December 20
AM – Advent 4 – He will be called Everlasting Father, Isaiah 9:6
PM – Sunday Night Connect – Christmas Worship Gathering with Awakening Students

Thursday/Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, December 24/25 (Online Only)
Gather with family and friends on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day to celebrate the birth of the Savior of the World – Jesus – The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).  Join us in praying that this Christmas Worship can reach many close to home and far away with the good news of Jesus.  Get ready to worship our great God with a beautiful retelling of the Christmas story through Scripture and Song.  Our worship teams are preparing something extra special to bring joy to your heart and peace to your soul through Jesus Christ our Savior.

Sunday, December 27
AM – Pastor Bob Bolt, Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
PM – No Sunday Night Connect

Pastor Bob Huisman
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
And over all these virtues put on love, 
which binds them all together in perfect unity.  Colossians 3:12-14