Walking Through Recovery | Josh Thomas’s Story
A teenage affair with his youth pastor’s wife threw Josh’s life into chaos. He dropped out of school and turned to alcohol, but it just lead him further away from the healing he needed. The alcohol lead to hard drugs, Josh knew he needed to find help.
At the age of 39 he woke up, “I realized if I didn’t do something, I was going to die.” A friend had once mentioned Heartland, but Josh dismissed it, feeling he didn’t need such an intensive program. However, after years of deepening struggles, he decided to give it a chance. Heartland provided a place of support and care, allowing Josh to reconnect not just with others, but also with God in a way he never had before. “The biggest change in my life was that when I sought God, He was found, and He answered me,”
To those who feel trapped in their struggles, Josh offers a heartfelt message: “Wherever you are, whatever you’re going through, know that God cares and wants to help. Heartland is here for you, but the answer is Jesus.” Seek out support, call on God, and take the first step toward healing.
At Heartland Recovery, we want to help. We’ve removed one of the biggest roadblocks to taking that next step toward freedom—the cost of treatment—thanks to the generosity of donors who fully fund Heartland Recovery programs for men and women wanting to change. Call today.
Heartland Men’s Recovery Program 500 New Creation Road Newark, MO 63458 recoveryinfo@hland.net 573-633-5606 (Admissions Phone) 1-816-817-1802 (eFax) More information: https://hlandrecovery.org/
Missions Report | Oaxaca Trip
In August a team from Heartland Community Church went to Oaxaca to visit our friends. The team spent several days in the mountains serving a local church. Then they returned to spend time with Rosita and Frater Church.
HCC Annual Chili Supper Missions Fundraiser
Save the date for our annual HCC Chili Supper put on by the student body. November 9th the students will have homemade chili, cornbread and cinnamon rolls for sale as well as an auction and games for the kids.
MENU
•$8 for a large bowl of chili, cornbread and cinnamon roll (while they last) and beverage
•$4 for a small bowl of chili, 1/2 cornbread, 1/2 cinnamon roll (while they last) and beverage
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS 5:30-6:10PM
Kids can play unlimited games with a $3 game card available at the door. Plus, we’ll have a cupcake walk (limit 1 cupcake per person).
AUCTION STARTS AT 6:10PM
Come bid for some of your favorites, including ribs, pecan pie, cheeesecake, home decor, Lotus vouchers, and more.
All proceeds from this event go towards student missions that is used to help cover costs for local missions trips as well as aiding missionary friends around the globe. Hope to see you there!
Walking Through Recovery | Devon’s Story
Devon’s struggle began early in life when he turned to alcohol and, eventually, drugs to cope with unresolved trauma. Reflecting on those dark years, he says, “I tried repeatedly to stop on my own… I felt so alone and didn’t know how to quit.”
A pivotal moment led him to Heartland, where he found not only support but a sense of belonging. “Coming to Heartland and getting to know God… has been the best thing that ever happened to me,” Devon explains. Surrounded by a community that embraced him in a Godly way, he discovered how to live, connect, and fellowship without the need for substances. His life and relationships have flourished, and he now understands what it means to be a Christian man.
To anyone still struggling, Devon urges, “Don’t try to go through it alone. You need God, and you need people to help you.” If you or someone you know is battling addiction, take that first step toward freedom and reach out for support. The journey is challenging, but it is undeniably worth it. If you or someone you know is looking for hope, freedom, or peace reach out to us today!
Heartland Men’s Recovery Program 500 New Creation Road Newark, MO 63458 recoveryinfo@hland.net 573-633-5606 (Admissions Phone) 1-816-817-1802 (eFax) More information: https://hlandrecovery.org/
