Salute to Freedom
Join us at the Heartland Community Church open house on Sunday, July 5th, as we celebrate true freedom found only in Christ! The evening begins at 6pm with a BBQ potluck of burgers and hot dogs. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us outside (weather permitting) at Heartland Community Church. After dinner we’ll gather for a time of worship and a Heartland Recovery graduation.
At the end of the evening we’ll have cupcakes and a professional fireworks show to celebrate our great nation’s 250th anniversary.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Heartland Christian Academy and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Donors are invited to give at the next Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 9th in the Heartland Christian Academy gym from 12:00-4:00pm. There are appointments available; donors are welcome to register at the Red Cross website for a specific time to give, or call 1-800-RED CROSS with your preferred time.
Walking Through Recovery | Tucker’s Story
Keokuk, Iowa native Tucker shares his powerful journey from the depths of addiction to finding true healing and purpose. After high school partying led to a emergency hospital stay and a near-fatal overdose, Tucker chose Heartland Recovery to completely turn his life around. It was here, rooted in a Christian-based environment, that he found the strength to let go of a long-held grudge and pray for his father. “The day that I forgave my father… really truly it shined a light in my life,” Tucker shares. Just two weeks later, that forgiveness was put to the test when he learned his father was on life support.
Today, Tucker walks with an undeniable sense of peace and a deeply restored relationship with his family, who continue to support him every step of the way. His story is a beautiful reminder that no matter how dark things get, a fresh start is always possible. As Tucker puts it, “For anyone struggling with addiction or going through any troubles in their life right now… if you have breath in your lungs there’s always hope.”
Take the first step if you or a loved one is battling addiction and looking for a faith-based path to true transformation. Hope is closer than you think. Contact Heartland Recovery today to learn more about our recovery program for men and women and start your own journey toward healing.
Heartland Men’s Recovery Program
📍 500 New Creation Road, Newark, MO 63458
📧 recoveryinfo@hland.net
📞 573-633-5606 (Admissions)
📠 1-816-817-1802 (eFax)
🔗 More info: hlandrecovery.org
Missions Gathering 2026 Recap
Here’s a look back at our annual Missions Gathering at Heartland Community Church. Under this year’s theme, ‘Called to the Harvest,’ we spent days and nights immersed in fellowship, encouragement, and intentional training. The week culminated in Missions Day at Heartland Christian Academy, where students ‘traveled’ the world, learning firsthand from our guest missionaries about the work being done across the globe.
Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter
You’d think life in the middle of a cornfield would be pretty slow paced, but our 2026 has been packed! Everyday classes and discipleship work, plus events and activities, serving, graduations, and spring prep at the Homestead.
Click on the newsletter pages below for a few highlights from the first quarter at Heartland Recovery. We appreciate you being a part of what is happening on our campus—whether that is through your prayers, referrals, or donations that help us continue the work God put in the heart of our founder over 30 years ago.
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