Throughout the year, our church works together to reach out to our community.  Each follower of Jesus has the opportunity to naturally connect with neighbors, coworkers, and friends to display the love of Christ in practical ways. Other outreach programs are naturally driven by individual church members and have an impact within their circle of influence. There are many opportunities also available through our local Outreach Partners.  

Our Outreach Teams are centrally organized by our Outreach office. 

Join an Outreach Team!

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• New: GraceFull Fitness
  Join us on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm for GraceFull Fitness: a free zumba-themed workout with an energizing Christian music emphasis. Weekly meetings are located in the Gym (mid March - September) or the AWANA Room (October - mid March).  Each week’s workout is followed by a devotional. This is designed to be a comfortable atmosphere for ladies who may not attend church, so bring a friend with you!
  For questions or if you want more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• ESL Café (Teaching English as a Second Language)-formerly known as Tapestry: Connecting the World
  Each Wednesday night during electives, this team connects with international members of our community. Our goal is to provide one-on-one English tutoring and a grammar class to help community members increase their English skills. We also share culture and engage in intentional conversations. For more information, contact eThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  
  
   
  
  
  

• Nursing Home Visitation
  Connect and reach out to residents of a local rehabilitation center/nursing home. Many do not have family or friends who regularly visit, and this is an opportunity to pray with, encourage, and build a relationship with a resident. Families are welcome and encouraged to serve together, as well as adults of all ages. This team serves one Saturday morning a month.
  To join, email us for the next upcoming date. You can also complete the application and submit to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (An application is not required to join us the first time).
  
  

• REACH Handyman Ministry
  This team partners with local organization Interfaith Outreach and HBC's benevolence ministry to help complete construction, maintenance, and handyman projects. Ministry opportunities arise on an as-needed basis, approximately once a month. Team members serve as their schedule/abilities allow. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
  
  

• Give One Get One
  Twice a week, our local Panera Bread Cafe donates their remaining baked goods to us. We carefully wrap and package the items for you to pick up on Wednesday evenings or Sunday mornings. Anyone can participate by giving one bag to a neighbor, coworker, or acquaintance as an encouragement, blessing, or gift. In return, each participant receives one bag for their own family. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
  
  

• College Hill Ladies' Bible Study
  Two Fridays a month, ladies from HBC connect with ladies at College Hill to study God's Word and its application to our lives. Right now, the ladies are completing "True Woman 201." Join us with the purpose of conversing, growing together, encouraging, and connecting with other ladies (all teaching and organization is taken care of).  To join our team, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
  
  

• Greenfield Soccer Outreach
  In partnership with Sports Outreach Institute, one of our local ministry partners, you can reach out to a local housing community through pick up soccer, basketball, and conversation with kids and teens. You don't have to be an expert in sports! The goal is to connect with residents and be a positive influence in their lives. Sports Outreach also shares a devotion during this time. 
  This team meets for two hours once a month on Saturday afternoon.  For more information, contact Kendall: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
  
  

• College Hill Kid's Ministry
  This team hosts a children's ministry program at a local government housing development one Saturday a month. We play with the kids, help them with a craft, and share a Bible story with an applicable lesson. This is a time where your positive influence can point them to Jesus. For more information or to join, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  
  

• Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center Assistance
  Serve one of our local outreach partner, Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center, approximately four times a year to provide seasonal maintenance. This helps our BRPC partners to focus on their clients and work in the community. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

• Good News Clubs
  Good News Club is an after-school outreach program for children in grades 2-5 at Perrymont and Sandusky Elementary Schools. The clubs meet for 10 weeks each semester on Mondays from 3:30-5pm. The program includes a Bible lesson, memory verse, review game, singing, snacks, and a lot of fun. Helpers are assigned to a small group of children that they interact with each week so that they can build up a relationship with them. The gospel is given out numerous times so that the children realize God's desire that they each come to know Jesus as their Savior. Those who have a relationship with Jesus are encouraged to grow in their spiritual walk with God. 
  For more information, contact Pastor Tony at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Interested in starting an Outreach Team?
Our desire is to help our HBC family identify their gifts, talents, and abilities and utilize them to reach out to others. We would love to help equip you and connect you with others as you serve. Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Outreach Events

• Build-A-Box
  This holiday focused outreach seeks to equip our church family to connect in a special way with neighbors, co-workers, and friends by giving a fun basket of goodies during Thanksgiving or Christmas. Learn more here.
  
  
• Christmas Parade and Outreach
  Join us each Christmas season as we participate in the Lynchburg Christmas Parade and connect with our community. Join our team here!

Mentoring Opportunities

Community Mentoring

Horizon Behavioral Health hosts a program called “Project Combine” to pair volunteer mentors with adolescents struggling with substance abuse.

The goal is to provide positive role models for youth and engage them in positive activities/behaviors within the community for a couple hours a week over the span of a year. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

The mission of Outreach Ministries at Heritage is to equip believers for a lifestyle of outreach by providing training and opportunities for growth in missional living.

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Our partners are financially supported by Heritage and we seek to work with them throughout the Lynchburg area to reach people with a gospel and make a difference in their lives. If you're looking for a local place to serve, contact one of our partners and tell them you are from Heritage Baptist Church!

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