Jack fell down and broke his crown...and Jill came tumbling after

It's true about relationships, isn't it?

There seems to be a lot of falling, breaking & tumbling. Whether its mistrust or shallow relationships, we can all readily admit that our relationships need help. 

How do we get into trouble? And does God have a plan that would keep us from falling down and stumbling?

In the "Jack & Jill" series, we'll look at a couple topics:

• "Once Upon a Time" - a story from I Samuel 25:14-42
• 2/3 (teaching) - Bottom Line: Look beyond looks.
• 2/10 (coaching) - led by HS coaches & adults
• "Happily Never After" - a story from I Samuel 25:14-42
• 2/17 (teaching) - Bottom Line: Bother beyond the breakup.
• 2/24 (coaching) - led by HS coaches & adults

Don't miss the teaching or coaching Sundays! Your middle school students are so excited to be with you all! 

Next Pilot Missional Community Gathering: Feb 25th

We had our first community gathering last week and it was a blast! Come be a part of it if you're:

a) a high school student serving in any capacity at Heartland

b) a high school student or adult who is interested in leading a missional community next fall when we launch multiple MC's

What's a missional community? Take a look at the wikipedia article for an overview.

Want to be a part of this experimental missional community? Email us for more info.

Pilot Missional Community Dates

January 27th Breakout Guide

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January 27th Coaches Guide

January 20th Teaching Audio

If you were not here a couple days ago to hear this teaching, we recorded it for you. Note: The last 5 minutes or so are not there, but you will still hear the main portion of the message.

January 20th - Who's the Boss?, taught by Jason Scott

January 20 Teaching: Who's the Boss?

Yesterday was awesome! It was a blast to watch you high school coaches meet adults and middle school students for the first time. Remember a name & pray for a kid you met yesterday as you go about your week. I have an alarm on my watch set to 12:38pm. It reminds me to pray everyday during the lunch hour.
Don't miss this Sunday's teaching, it will set you up for success when you lead small groups on January 27th! High school coaches, just a reminder, you'll hear this taught from Steve Weatherford this weekend.

This week's teaching comes from Judges 2:6-23.
The point: Don't charge into being in charge.

January 27th Small Group Guide

January 6th teaching: Does God carry an iPod? (Nehemiah 1:1-11)

Old School is our first series of 2013. The series is about looking at Old Testament stories. We'll discover answers to some of today's questions in yesterday's stories.

On January 6th, we'll take a look at the question "Does God carry an iPod?"
Is God in tune with our lives? Or is he still using a boom box or something old fashioned? When tragedy strikes on Earth, does God in Heaven really notice? Or is he out of touch?

If you can between now and when you lead the small groups on January 13th (see post below for more info), give the book of Nehemiah a read...it's fascinating and incredibly relevant. For some historical analysis and commentary, check out this link.

January 13 Small Group Guide