Weekly Update
Here's what's happening around our church this week.

Jason Williams • Worship Pastor
July 24, 2026

2 Minute Read
Welcome to the Weekly Update for July 24 2026
Hey there 👋! This is your one-stop spot for everything happening within our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected this upcoming week.
Saturday, July 25
  • Costa Rica Missions Team Returns Home
  • Mentoring Mothers: Floral Arranging - Saturday, July 25th, 9am-Noon. Learn how to beautifully arrange florals from our resident pro, Shannon Fischer!
Sunday, July 26
  • 10:00am Worship Gathering - Sunday worship service together
    in person or online.
  • Heritage Kids - Age-specific ministry & programming during our Sunday worship gathering at 10am.
  • Heritage Youth Sunday Nights - Hangout and gathering from 5:30-7:30pm.
Tuesday, July 28
  • Hobby Night - Creativity and community in a fun, relaxed setting. 6:30-8:30pm in the Café.


Upcoming Events
  • Women’s Bible Studies - Both Tue PM and Thur AM women’s studies begin meeting again 8/4 and 8/6.
  • Family Service - August 2
  • Kids & Student Ministries Promotion Sunday - August 9
  • All Church Meeting - Sunday 8/9, directly after service.


New here? We'd love to help you connect.


This Week's Message

"Be Ready & Faithful At All Times "
Blake Williams
 | Daniel 8:1-27

Daniel 8 offers a sobering vision of kingdoms rising, evil advancing, and God’s people facing intense opposition—but it also reminds us that no earthly power stands beyond God’s sovereign authority. Pastor Blake challenges us to be ready when the world rebels against God, faithful when it opposes His people, and firmly grounded when it rejects His truth. Even in uncertain times, we can live with courage and confidence, knowing that evil’s reign is temporary and God’s kingdom will ultimately prevail.

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