Awaken 2023: Changed by the Truth
Come worship with other young people who are passionate about Jesus! Sponsored by Heartland Christian College, Awaken is an opportunity for youth and young adults to gather together to worship and fellowship.
This annual worship event is for those that are youth group age, college students, and their leaders to come together and have a time focused on worshiping God together.
The theme this year, Awaken: Changed by the Truth, focuses on how the Word of God lives in us and changes us. In a world where “truth is relative”, it is important that our young people know and understand the Truth of God and how to walk that out in their own lives. The Truth of God will be focused on throughout this entire event through times of worship, Biblical teaching a preaching, and group devotions in God’s Word, the Bible.
John 17:17 – Sanctify them through the truth: thy word is truth.
Schedule of Events:
October 6-7, 2023
Friday
6pm – Registration
6:30pm – Evening Meeting
9:00pm – Snack and Fellowship
9am – Breakfast and group devotions
9:30am – Morning Meeting
11:30am – Group Discussions
12pm – Lunch
1pm – Activities
2:00pm – Afternoon Meeting
4:30pm – Snacks and Fellowship
Registration Details:
Registration is free for those of youth group age (typically grades 6-12), students currently in college or recent high school graduates, and their youth leaders. Saturday breakfast and lunch are provided with registration. We do ask that everyone planning to attend the Awaken event register online prior to the date of the event.
The Friday evening and Saturday afternoon corporate meetings are open to all Heartland Community Church members and friends. No registration is needed in order to attend these corporate meetings. Feel free to come and worship with these youth in the presence of God.
For more information, contact HCC directly at 660-284-4800. We hope to see you there!
Walking Through Recovery | Justin’s Story
Justin grew up going to a private school. However, his high school experience took a turn for the worse as he “started hanging around the wrong people… progressed to other heavier drugs.”
A few years after graduating high school Justin lost his brother to suicide. This loss started Justin down “a really bad road” marked by imprisonment and relapses. Even intermittent attempts at rehabilitation were thwarted by his mother’s demise and his father’s battle with cancer, prompting a return to addiction and criminal behavior, resorting to theft and violence to support his addiction. As the felony charges started to pile up, Justin realized that he was going to spend ” the rest of my life in prison if I didn’t change.”
A judge gave Justin one last opportunity for redemption through the Heartland program. Justin began to “trust in the Lord and… lean on him.” instead of turning to drugs to deal with life. God has begun to restore relationships as Justin has leaned on Him. Justin shared that, “there is an answer… Jesus Christ loves you and he died on the cross to give you from your sins.”
Contact Heartland Recovery and take the first step towards healing:
Heartland Men’s Recovery Program
500 New Creation Road Newark, MO 63458
recoveryinfo@hland.net
(660) 213-4553 (Admissions Phone)
1-816-817-1802 (eFax)
More information: https://hlandrecovery.org/
Rally For Recovery
September is National Recovery Month, a time to increase awareness and celebrate the successes of those who battle addiction.
Here are some ways to get involved:
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- Register online and start getting sponsors for the A-thon as you run/bike/walk throughout the month, or at our September 24th in-person event.
- Or, simply make a donation/sponsor one of our Rally participants.
*Rally for Recovery is open to anyone to participate (not just Heartland residents).
Walking Through Recovery | Tim’s Story
Tim, battled drug addiction for 25 years. After seeking help at numerous treatment centers life began to feel like a revolving door, “It was a lot of the same, just patterns of my using. It was just a trap. The more I tried to get out the further I sank.” Seeking God’s guidance, he found hope through Heartland Recovery, a place that welcomed him with love and support. Surrounded by Godly men and building a relationship with Jesus, Timothy’s life turned around.
“I’m hopeful. You know, my future looks bright. I’m not dreading what tomorrow’s going to bring.” He encourages others struggling with addiction to seek help from Heartland, persevere, and trust the process, knowing that there is hope and a brighter future with God’s guidance.
Contact Heartland Recovery and take the first step towards healing.
Heartland Men’s Recovery Program
500 New Creation Road Newark, MO 63458
recoveryinfo@hland.net
(660) 213-4553 (Admissions Phone)
1-816-817-1802 (eFax)
More information: https://hlandrecovery.org/
Walking Through Recovery | Clay’s Story
Peer pressure led Clay to experiment with drugs and alcohol during high school, initially without significant consequences. However after a surgery and recovering on pain medication, addiction took hold, leading to a cycle of treatment centers and relapses. The turning point came during a jail sentence when Clay realized the extent of the damage caused by his addiction. “I knew that I couldn’t do it on my own…. I was arrested. I was in jail, and I knew that it was time for me to straighten up”
Seeking help, Clay found a spiritual-based program called Heartland, where he finally began to find peace. Over the last 12 months of the recovery process Clay has seen relationships restored and found hope. When asked how he was feeling as he prepared to graduate Clay said, “I feel good. Times before I was real nervous around this time, when it was time to be going home. The Lord’s restored in me a new peace. I’m pretty comfortable where I’m at and how I feel.”
If you or someone you know are in a situation like Clay’s reach out to us at Heartland Recovery. God wants to give you peace and restoration.
Heartland Men’s Recovery Program
500 New Creation Road Newark, MO 63458
recoveryinfo@hland.net
(660) 213-4553 (Admissions Phone)
1-816-817-1802 (eFax)
More information: hlandrecovery.org
