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WEEKLY BULLETIN - NOVEMBER 8, 2020

PASTOR PAUL’S COMMISSIONING - MEET & GREET RECEPTION TODAY November 8, Sunday, 9:00 am, Sanctuary Pastor Paul Stevens will be commissioned as Heritage’s new lead pastor and will speak from the pulpit for the first time on November 8. This will be an ALL family friendly service until after the commissioning when the kids and childcare volunteers will be dismissed to the Kids Wing. Please check your kids in before the service begins.

You are invited and encouraged to give a warm welcome to Pastor Paul, his wife Becky, their three children: Abigail, Elijah and Alexandrea and their grandson Wilson. We are excited that the Stevens are settling into their new home in Medford and that God has faithfully brought Heritage our new Lead Pastor.

There will be a Meet & Greet Reception following the service from 10:30 am-Noon in the breezeway. Rogue Coffee Exchange truck will be providing FREE coffee and drinks during that time and we will have muffins and goodies for you as well. Please remember to wear a mask and social distance.

To read Paul & Family’s Complete Bio – Click HERE

GENESIS —THE BEGINNING Starts TODAY November 8, Sunday, 9:00 am, Sanctuary Genesis means “in the beginning” and this is the perfect title for the first book of the Bible. This book is the genesis, or the beginning, of our understanding of God, of creation, of ourselves and of salvation. The theological cornerstones upon which the entire Bible stands find their beginning in Genesis. Please join us on November 8 as we kickoff The Beginning, our new sermon series on Genesis 1-11.

FOSTER THE LOVE Every Sunday, November 8 - December 6, Lobby We are once again partnering with Every Child to “Foster the Love” and bring joy to the over 500 children currently in the foster care system in Jackson County. Together let’s make this a Christmas they will remember, and one we will never forget! Stop by the Christmas table and learn how you can be the hands and feet of Jesus. It’s easy, here’s how...

TOY/GIFT CARD: Remove a tag from the Christmas tree (it has a child’s age and gender on it), purchase a toy for $25 or less for that child, place it in a Christmas gift bag, attach the tag to the gift bag. Or purchase a $25 gift card, place it in a Christmas card in an unsealed envelope, write an encouraging note, and either way drop the gift off at the Christmas table by Sunday, December 6.

DONATIONS: Every Child is happy to do your shopping for you! You can either go online to everychildjackson.org to make a donation or go online to Heritage’s website www.heritagefellowship.net/giving, under FUND, use the drop-down arrow and then click on Benevolence - Foster the Love. You can also write a check, make your check payable to Heritage and memo it “Benevolence Fund - Foster the Love”. Just drop your donation in the offering kiosk no later than December 6.

Together we can show these children that God loves them and so do we! If you have any questions, please contact Lynette Hasse at 541.621.7238 or at [email protected].

To Make a Donation – Click HERE Under FUND, use the drop-down arrow and then click on Benevolence – Foster the Love

VETERAN’S MINISTRY TODAY November 8, Sunday, 1:00-2:30 pm, Hub The Veteran’s Ministry meets on the 2nd Sunday of every month. All veterans and first responders are welcome. Whether after serving you consider yourself well adjusted, or you have concerns that make life and relationships complicated, we need you! Do you struggle with anger, frustration, relationships with family, work or humanity? Then come find out how the Lord can make things right for you! If you love the Lord and just want to help other veterans, come find out how blessing others will bless you! If you have questions, please contact Terry Haines at 541.601.8467 or email him at [email protected].

THANKSGIVING SERVICE November 25, Wednesday, 6:30 pm, Hub Join us for this family friendly Thanksgiving Service. We will be giving thanks, taking communion together as a family and enjoying dessert after the service. This evening is for the enjoyment of the entire Heritage family, so childcare will NOT be provided. Together let’s give thanks with a grateful heart!

VETERANS DAY November 11, Wednesday To all our Veterans present and past, we honor you and thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedoms! We are the land of the free because of God's grace on us and brave men and women like you. God Bless You and God Bless America!

LADIES CHRISTMAS EVENT PEACE ON EARTH December 6, Sunday, 6:30-8:30 pm, Sanctuary Ladies of all ages are warmly invited to join us for an evening of Christmas carols, refreshments and sweet sister fellowship! This will be a night of worship and fixing our hearts on the Prince of Peace in the midst of all the chaos and turmoil around us. Our theme centers around John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid”. Dessert will be provided and served. Feel free to invite a friend, relative, neighbor or coworker. Unfortunately, childcare will NOT be provided. RESERVATIONS ARE NEEDED as space is limited, so sign up online soon or Click HERE. Signups start on Sunday November 8 and end on Sunday November 29. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Johnston at [email protected].

SIGNUP FOR UPCOMING WOMEN’S EVENTS Ladies, thank you for participating in the Women’s Survey! 54 gals responded, and we learned so much and are so grateful for your input. We are organizing a text message system and a group email to keep you in the loop about upcoming events. If you did NOT fill out the survey and would like to receive notifications about upcoming Women’s Events by text or email, please provide us with your cell phone number and/or your email address. Just let us know by filling out this short form – Click HERE. If you DID fill out the survey, you are good to go, we know your preferences already. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy at [email protected].

STAGING CHRISTMAS November 29, Sunday, Right after the Service, Sanctuary Put on your Santa hat and come join the fun! A crew is needed to set the stage and string lights on the trees. We are looking for strong guys and some gals who aren’t afraid of heights. Pizza will be provided. Please signup online or at the Connect Center. Signups start on Sunday November 8 and end on Sunday November 22.

HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS Every Sunday from October 18-November 8 If ever there was a year to join us in blessing families throughout the Rogue Valley with a holiday meal, this is the year! We once again have the privilege of partnering with Safeway and their “Turkey/Santa Bucks” program to provide meals to families who find themselves in need. Please consider supporting this ministry by getting involved in any or all these 3 ways.

1. IDENTIFY: As usual, we would like to first and foremost bless those within our congregation who find themselves in need this year. If you or someone you know would appreciate receiving a Holiday Food Basket, please let us know by clicking on the link below. You will be contacted.

2. VOLUNTEER: We need your help! Please volunteer to help transport and deliver a holiday meal. We will share with the recipient families the love of Jesus practically (a meal) and spiritually (Gospel, prayer, encouragement, etc.). Just click on the link below and you will be contacted.

3. SAY THANK YOU: Safeway on the corner of Stevens Street and Crater Lake Avenue in the Medford Center is making a significant contribution to this ministry. Participate in Turkey Bucks/Santa Bucks and shop at Safeway so you can tell their employees “Thank You” for their support and generosity as we partner to provide holiday meals throughout the Rogue Valley.

Once we know the dates we can pick up and deliver the baskets it will announced so stayed tuned. In the meantime, if you have any questions contact Pastor Aaron at [email protected].

To Volunteer to Deliver a Basket or Request a Basket for Yourself or Someone Else – Click HERE You will be contacted after your entry is received

HOW TO CATCH A SERVICE Even though our doors have opened up, we continue to offer livestream services for those of you who aren’t able to make it to the service. There are 3 ways to catch a service if you happened to miss one or want to watch it live.

LIVE SERVICE To catch the live service at 9:00 am any Sunday Morning – Click HERE

YOUTUBE CHANNEL To stream on-demand from our YouTube Channel – Click HERE

HERITAGE PODCAST SERVICES To watch and listen to any of our Teaching Podcasts – Click HERE

FIRE RELIEF EFFORT Our hearts and minds continue to be directed toward those who have experienced trauma and loss because of the fires in our area. We have provided a couple resources below as we explore ways to support the people of Heritage and our surrounding community in the aftermath of such destruction.

EQUIP – Click HERE GIVE – Click HERE

CONNECT WITH US Are you new to Heritage? We would love to get to know you better! We are here to serve you so please let us know how we can pray for you or come alongside you. If you would like to chat with a pastor or team leader just let us know. Perhaps you are interested in opportunities to get plugged in at Heritage, need more information, have questions, or want to learn and/or serve, just let us know. Start by connecting with us by clicking - HERE we will be in contact with you.

DO YOU NEED PRAYER? We understand that during this time of uncertainty it is a hard time for most of us, but we encourage you to keep your focus on the Lord and walk in faith and not fear. Some of you may at times be overwhelmed, struggling with isolation or unemployment, not feeling well or concerned for loved ones yet to know their Savior and would appreciate being prayed for. We would be honored to lift you and your request up! Will you please let us know your prayer request. Our prayer warriors will cover you weekly. If you would like a pastor to pray with you over the phone please contact us at [email protected]. Also, if you have an urgent prayer request, please let the email prayer chain know by contacting us at [email protected]. You can also ask to be put on the list to receive urgent prayer requests. Just let us know.

CONQUER SERIES The Conquer Series is not a Bible study in the traditional sense, but instead it is a war council for any man who has ever struggled. At some point, every man will be tempted to sin sexually. The difference between prevailing and failing comes down to having a battle plan in place. This 11-week series is a Jesus centered, Bible based, comprehensive curriculum training men to fight and win against sexual sin and teaching them how to live in sexual purity. This intensive discipleship course will take you out of your comfort zone, so expect to be challenged. Men 18 years and up are invited, please bring your Bible and a notebook. The cost for the Series varies from $5-$15 and includes all the study materials. This Series has already started, and registration has closed. If you have any questions, please contact Mike at [email protected].

COVID POLICY OUR HEART We recognize that there is a broad spectrum of COVID convictions from the individuals that call Heritage home. As a church, we are choosing to honor the state and county requirements that are being asked of all churches. We are doing this because we believe that it honors the Lord as we honor the heart of Romans 13. Plus, it also displays love to those in our church that are more susceptible of contracting COVID. With that in mind, here is the COVID policy that we will be honoring at this juncture. Please know that we will continually keep a pulse on the regulations and will respond accordingly, with a heart for Jesus above all. Please pray for the leadership of Heritage and also the people of Heritage. Pray that Jesus will be first in our hearts, as well as love for one another.

SANCTUARY ▪ Each adult and child aged 5 and up are asked to wear a face covering (mask, shield, gaiter, etc.) ▪ Current gathering limits will apply, based on attendance ▪ Please observe social distancing by keeping at least three chairs between family units and 6 feet apart when in the foyer or Kids Wing.

KIDS, JR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRIES ▪ Each child, Kindergarten - High School and Leaders are required to wear a face covering (mask, shield, gaiter, etc.). We will provide face shields for children that need one. ▪ Kids and Jr High students will check-in before entering their class. During the check-in process, guardians will complete health screening questions before their child can enter their classroom. ▪ Children and students will be asked to either apply hand sanitizer or wash their hands before entering their classroom. ▪ Realistically, enforcing social distancing for children is nearly impossible. Leaders will encourage children to stay out of the faces of their peers and children will socially distance during snack time.

NOT ATTENDING IN PERSON ▪ Services will continue to be streamed online. ▪ Heritage Kids will continue to post the lessons online. Each Sunday morning, you will receive a text with the link to access the videos. If you are not currently receiving this text, please email [email protected]. ▪ If you are needing help with ideas for faith training at home, please contact Pastor Brent at [email protected] and he will be happy to come alongside your family.