These groups are intentional in the way they live out community principles as demonstrated in the early church. (John 17:20-23; Acts 2:42-47 and the ‘one another’ passages of the NT). It is through relationships that are built in these Sunday morning communities that shepherding care and real biblical community takes place.
As the name implies our communities are specifically designed to minister to the needs of adults. The groups are much different than the traditional Sunday School Class but yet embrace the traditional elements of strong teaching and connectedness to the larger church. Many of our classes are made up by life cycle but yet we do offer several cross-generational options. Several of our Adult Communities offer a place of deeper connection in the form of either care groups or weekly small groups that meet during the Wednesday evening Life Training Electives.
It is our belief that every member needs to be cared for as well as being involved in caring for others. The Sunday morning Adult Communities allow the big church to have the smaller and intimate experience that adults need. We strongly believe that every member needs to be a part of one of our Adult Communities. Our goal in the adult community is to foster scriptural community and engagement in the discipleship process as we seek to live and proclaim the teachings of Jesus.
8:00 AM Discipleship Communities
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Amazing Grace
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We walk through Scripture, reinforcing our faith and trust in God as He prepares us for the storms of life and allows us to grow in faith, resulting in a closer walk with our Savior. We are refreshed and encouraged as we realize the “amazing grace” that works in us, individually and collectively, exhibiting to the lost and the saved God’s amazing work of Grace in our lives. Amazing Grace is a message to all ages that grace is not limited by our ability but it is freely given by God to all that believe. |
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New Life #2
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The New Life class is about Bible Study and fellowship. The Bible is studied for the purpose of learning how to live biblically in an ungodly society. The class is conducted on an interactive basis, with the purpose being mutual encouragement and involvement. A variety of activities provide opportunities to get better acquainted and encourage one another to grow in the Lord and His love. |
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Sonrise
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This class will take one book of the Bible at a time and make application for daily living. Questions will be asked often to stimulate conversation rather than a lecture format. As the Marines are looking for a “Few Good Men,” we are looking for that special couple or single that is willing to roll out of bed early to attend an 8:00 a.m. Discipleship Community. You will not be sorry that you did! |
9:30 AM Discipleship Communities
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Abundant Life
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This class is composed of singles and couples discovering together the practical applications of God’s Word to the challenges we face daily in our lives; and nurturing a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit as He draws us to holy living and Christ-likeness. |
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Cornerstone
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This is a fun loving class of couples and individuals most of whom are 45 yrs.+. The class is committed to in-depth Bible study and being there for each other in tangible ways. Prayer, special music, regularly scheduled activities, and verse by verse exposition of Scripture characterize the class. |
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Cross Connection
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This is a family of caring, praying adults of all ages who represent a cross section of the Body of Christ. College students, single men and women, and couples enjoy interacting with and learning from one another as they explore verse-by-verse Bible studies and BiblicalEpoch |
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CrossTrainers
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CrossTrainers is a close-knit community of believers committed to fellowship and encouragement of one another. This is not a parenting class, but rather a fellowship of adults who experience and share the common joys and challenges of Christ-centered living during the parenting years of life. Lessons employ a variety of formats and are interactive, biblically-centered, relevant, and stress application to daily life. |
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Epoch
Koinonia
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Epoch (e-pək) is a distinctive and/or noteworthy point in the history of a person or civilization. This class is for ages 18-22 (college students or just working) seeking to personalize their faith and find their place in the Church as they navigate the transition from youth to adult. Come join us as we grow, fellowship, serve, and live our respective epochs together.
Koinonia means ‘fellowship’ or ‘partnership.’ This class is designed to build community around verse by verse expository teaching of the Scriptures. The purpose of the class is to provide a safe environment for caring fellowship through the practical application of God’s Word. It is designed mostly for couples with teenagers or ‘maturing’ couples/singles who are serious about becoming ‘fully devoted disciples of Jesus.’ |
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New Life #1
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The New Life class is about Bible Study and fellowship. The Bible is studied for the purpose of learning how to live biblically in an ungodly society. The class is conducted on an interactive basis, with the purpose being mutual encouragement and involvement. A variety of activities provide opportunities to get better acquainted and encourage one another to grow in the Lord and His love. |
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ShareLife
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The name ‘ShareLife’ reflects our desire to share our lives with one another in a caring community of people exploring what it means to follow Jesus. With a mix of topical and Bible book studies, we explore the relevance of Scripture to our everyday lives. |
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Vineyard
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They practice that fellowship by thinking about and applying the Bible's principles for daily life in practical ways, each one being on their own personal life's walk. They strive to help one another in unique personal ways as only a small group can do. They strive to see their place in the overall body of Heritage and participate in it. |
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The WALK
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This Discipleship Community is committed to discipling, shepherding, and ministering to the parents of 6th through 12th graders. We hope to help parents answer the call...Walking by Faith, Seeking God's face, Leading our families, and Creating Christ followers. |
11:00 AM Discipleship Communities
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The Anchor
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Our community is a gathering place for young families who are seeking spiritual refreshment and who desire to walk through life together. We are actively growing in the Lord, encouraging one another, reaching out to others, and sharing the good news. Our desire is to know Jesus better and enjoy Him fully. |
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Berean
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The Berean Discipleship Community is a cross-generational class designed around three biblical concepts. Like all of our DCs at Heritage, our desire is to be Bible-centered in our teaching time. As the class name signifies, the goal is to approach the Scriptures like the Bereans in Acts 17:10-15. The Berean believers were of noble character and 'they examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.' As we study and learn the Scriptures, we desire to live life together, exercising the benefits of relationship principles found in the Scriptures, not simply on Sunday but also throughout the week. And third, we desire to be missional in the way we live and interact throughout the week in our local community. |
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Crux
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Crux exists to cultivate a community of Christian fellowship where young adults can be vitally connected to Jesus Christ, fruitful in His church, find support and cultivate the skills they need as they transition into adult life. The class specifically addresses issues relevant to them from a biblical and practical perspective, developing an atmosphere of acceptance, celebration, study and service where Jesus is exalted, His followers edified and the lost evangelized. |
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Full Armor
Fusion
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Full Armor is a community of saints seeking to become devoted and reproducing disciples of Jesus Christ. They study Scripture deeply, combining a stimulating discussion of God’s Word with a deeper growth in their Christian walk. They are caring and experienced and love to laugh.
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Growing in Grace
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This is a large yet extremely interactive class. People feel free to share their joys and burdens during the fellowship and prayer time. Rather than a lecture style teaching during the lesson time, there is much discussion with insightful comments. This class has many parents of teenagers as well as some empty-nesters.” |
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Learning the Word
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Learning the Word is a multi-generational group enjoying practical Bible teaching with a one-sentence “takeaway” thought each week. We begin with fellowship and refreshments and enjoy questions, music, discussion, humor and interaction during class. Whenever there’s a fifth Sunday, we enjoy our “Fifth Sunday Specials.” |
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Legacy Builders
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From its inception Legacy Builders has claimed as its theme biblical text. Their focus has been on growing as parents to leave a spiritual legacy for their children, understanding that their children will be the real legacy left for future generations after we are gone.. |
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LifeSpring
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Single Young Professionals Connecting, Growing, and Doing Life Together. Equipping and encouraging Singles to pursue Intimacy with God, Community with other Christ followers, and Influence with non-Christians. |
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The Orchard
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Like an orchard, we are planted, growing, and fruitful. The purpose is to provide an enduring foundation in marriage and family life for young married couples with or without children and equip them to live daily the abundant Christian life, by training them in biblical principles, assisting them in developing a support group to help direct their spiritual and family growth and maturity and providing ministry opportunities. The focus of the class time is Bible-based topical studies with an emphasis on fellowship and edification. |