Breaking News !! The W.E.E. rock nursery kids and their parents are going on a field trip to Hensler’s pumpkin patch on Sunday, Oct. 25,2009. It is going to be a fun time for all. All you Heartlanders and friends that are interested in joining the fun give Jeannie or Maggie at Winamac a message
62 guests in Five Weeks!!! October 17, 2009
As Pastors John and Debbie made the decision to take a much needed sabbatical (for healing reasons for John), the bigger Church of the Heartland team willingly stepped to help Winamac Campus. During a time that could have been hard for our campus, we have walked in amazing grace.
Pastor John stepped out teaching and the day to day tasks of the church but has been available by phone and in person for counseling. He is counseling more than ever before!! The daily tasks have been taken on by a team of believers wanted to reach others! Pastors: Herb Hiatt, Heath Hiatt, Jim Howard, and Shawn Duhnovsky are taking turns coming to teach and pastor on Sunday mornings and Thursday nights.
And 62 people have come to the church for the first time or returned after months of not being here!! Some are still checking out the church by stopping in again and some have decided to make this their home church. We have so much to celebrate!! I appreciate this team of pastors and believers!! I love this family!!
Jeanne
John Mason at Winamac Sunday Night October 16, 2009
We have a great opportunity to hear John Mason at our campus!! I can’t believe he is able to come to Winamac.
This a honor for our little town. He will be at church of the Heartland Winamac Campus at 6pm.
“John Mason is a popular and anointed minister for churches of all types and sizes. He’s also a nationally recognized speaker for business functions, graduations, and special banquets. With a unique speaking style he delivers memorable stories, humor, meaningful one-liners and heartfelt sincerity.”
to get more info on John’s ministry, go to www.johnmason.net
Jeanne
Linda Turner is here! October 5, 2009
Linda Turner is here again! She spoke to the ladies at Ugly Mugs and via video at other campuses Thursday night. I didn’t get to go, but I heard very good things! She also spoke at Bible College Friday night on obedience! What a wonderful message! Last night (Sunday) she gave another great message on obedience at the Logansport campus.
If you haven’t heard Linda Turner speak yet, you haven’t missed your chance! She will be at the Logansport campus again tonight at 7 pm. Don’t miss her!!! This amazing woman of God has been to over 100 nations, spreading the Gospel! What a way to live life abundantly!
If you can’t make it to Logansport tonight, tune in at www.livestream.com/churchoftheheartland and watch her live! 
Trista
Who are YOU inviting? September 2, 2009
Back to church Sunday is just around the corner! (Can you believe it’s September already?!) So don’t forget to do your part and invite someone to church!
Not sure how to do it?! No problem! There are plenty of handy invitations located in the church foyer that you can send or give personally to someone you want to come to church!
So don’t be shy! No excuse is acceptable! Get our there and invite someone back to church…it could save their life! =)
God Bless, Trista
Youth Meeting/Upcoming Prayer Nights August 23, 2009
The Youth Meeting went really well today. It was definitely a load off of my chest. People were pouring their hearts out for the Youth and everyone was totally excited about what God is going to do for/through the Millennial generation!
Also, for the next few weeks (or however long we see fit), we will be meeting at the church at 6 pm on Thursday nights to pray for our Next Generation.
Let’s show our next generation how to do church as a team! Together, we can move forward!
Trista
Back to Church Sunday August 19, 2009
At Church of the Heartland, we are really excited about Back to Church Sunday! We’re tired of our friends and family slipping away from God and are ready to partner with Him to get them back. Check out the following article about Back to Church Sunday, which will be celebrated at churches across the country on September 13th, and get ready!
Congregations to invite friends, family, former members to ‘rethink church’
Church of the Heartland is gearing up for Back to Church Sunday: As millions of Americans head back to school, organizers of a new faith-based outreach campaign hope that millions more will come back to church as well. The “Back to Church Sunday” campaign makes it easy for church members to invite their friends and family by creating a worship service specifically geared toward visitors.
The program kicks off with national “Back to Church Sunday” on Sept.13 aimed at reaching the “un-churched” and “de-churched”- people who used to go to church, but don’t any more. The campaign is based on a simple idea. If you ask un-churched people to come with you to church-mostly likely they’ll say yes.
LifeWay Research found that 82 percent of un-churched people surveyed said that they’d be open to visit a church, if a friend or family member invited them. Unfortunately, said Thom Rainer, president of LifeWay, few church members invite their friends and neighbors. “Only two percent of church members invite an un-churched person to church,” he says. “Ninety-eight percent of churchgoers never extend an invitation in a given year.”
While most Americans say they believe in God, and many tell pollsters that they attend church regularly, only about 20 percent of Americans actually show up in church on Sunday, according to the “The American Church in Crisis,” a recent study of church attendance.
Organizers say most people who drop out of church haven’t lost their faith in God. Instead, they fell out of the habit of churchgoing. Some moved or had another change in life circumstances, or had a falling out with their former church and simply drifted away. Most often, life simply became too busy.
That means they are open to returning to church.
“Many de-churched people are a simple re-invitation away,” says Mark Batterson, of the National Community Church in Washington, D.C.
Start praying about who YOU will invite to come back to church on September 13th!
HOGSIX ROCKED!!! August 7, 2009
The HogSix Youth Party was absolutely awesome! They had food, inflatables, tug of war, a hot dog eating contest, a rockin band, and a great message from Pastor Shawn! Plus, the teens got to hang out with their amazing friends and youth leaders! It was a great night all around and a lot of fun! Somewhere around 100 teens showed up and GOD WAS THERE! What an awesome, fun-filled evening! We truly have the best teens! Just one of the many reasons why I LOVE Church of the Heartland! =)
Trista
Church of the Heartland Festival 2009 August 5, 2009
This was an incredible event. There were so many people all relaxing and enjoying the day together!! This video is a little taste of the whole day.
HOGSIX Youth Party! July 31, 2009
HOG SIX
Youth Back-to-School Bonfire
Thursday, August 6
6:00 – 10:00pm ET 5:00 – 9:00pm CT
Location: Church of the Heartland – Starke County
6020 S. 300 E. Knox
Live Band! Rested Soul
Food, Inflatables, Bonfire, & More
For Teenagers 6th – 12th grades
in Northern Indiana!
Need more information? Contact Pastor Jim Howard 574-780-4662 or Lyndee Duhnovsky 574-806-3304
