February Missions Collection – Hope Totes
Have a Heart! Give Hope!
During February, we will be collecting hygiene items to be placed in “Hope Totes”. The Hope Totes are given to members of the community in need and for items that cannot be purchased with food stamps. Donate a complete kit which would include 1 of each item listed or you can donate 8 bottles of shampoo, 5 toothbrushes, etc. Drop off the filled bags at the Missions Table in Hospitality Hall.
Hygiene items needed include full sized:
Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Bar soap, Wash Cloth, Comb Razors, Shampoo, Deodorant
Questions, contact Cindy Svec, cindys@heritageumc.org.
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New Worship Banner – What is IXOYE?
You have probably seen the fish symbol. You may have even heard it referred to as “ichthus.” The letters IXOYE are an acronym. They stand for the first letter of five Greek words: Iesous Xristos Theou Yios Sotare which means Jesus Christ, Son of, God, Savior. The word is also Greek for ‘fish.’ The fish is an ancient Christian symbol from the first century. During times of persecution, Christians would scratch the symbol in the dirt to identify themselves. Pagans did not recognize its secret meaning.
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Heritage Website
Did you know that you can find weekly news updates, weekly prayers, worship & bulletin links, attendance sign-in, and more on our website?
Go to https://heritageumc.org/ to learn more about Heritage.
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VBS June 19-23
Mark your calendar and tell your friends – we’re going to the beach for VBS!
VBS will be in the evenings Sunday, June 19 through Thursday, June 23 at Heritage.
Children age 3 through 5th grade are invited to come ride the surf with us as we learn about Jesus and about God’s love!
If you would like to help plan, create, teach or if you have any questions about VBS, contact Elise Mashburn, elisem@heritageumc.org.
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We invite you to learn more about the Johnson County Good Faith Network by visiting our brand new website: http://www.thegoodfaithnetwork.org.
Save the date for these gatherings and join us in making change in our community.
April 4 – Solutions Briefing
May 3 – Nehemiah Assembly
June 6 – Celebration
For more information, please contact your Network leader, Gary Cinotto, Sonia Fulton, Jenny Hallam, Sally Williams, sjswilliams@gmail.com or Cindy Svec, cindys@heritageumc.org. We would be glad to share how you can get involved in the Good Faith Network.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Mark your calendar now for these upcoming events at Heritage.
Wednesday, March 2 – Ash Wednesday Service 6:30pm
Sunday, March 20 – Coffee Connection 10:30am
Saturday, April 9 – Family Easter Celebration 11am-12:30pm
Sunday, April 10 – Palm Parade outside after worship!
Monday, April 11 – Prayer Vigil 7am-7pm
Thursday, April 14 – Maundy Thursday Service 6:30pm
Friday, April 15 – Good Friday Service 6:30pm
Friday, April 15 – Stations of the Cross
Sunday, April 17 – Easter Sunday (woship times TBD)
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