"People can't encounter God without being changed." - Erik Gragert  

The New Year is here the old year has passed.  With it has passed some hard times and major losses but the New Year comes with hope of better things. When we surrender our lives to Christ and His will then the losses are few as we are working in an eternal kingdom, with eternal goals. 

We have laid up our treasures where they will last forever. Let us live this year by giving more than we have ever given, forgiving more than we are able to forgive on our own, and loving those who have become unlovable. God wants to bless us but He cannot do that if we only want our will and our way. His way is not our way, but our way can become His way if we surrender all we are and all we have to Him.

Heritage is a great church because we have great people that serve a great God. Let us live to show others the light of Christ and they too will be changed.

Pastor R. L. Fry

GOD INCLUDES US IN EVERYTHING!

If we' re not invited we exclude our selves. He has full control of our lives good or bad. We have to expect this is his will in our lives and say thank you Jesus in all circumstances of life.

With so many changes coming for Heritage Church of God in 2012 we will be amazed what God can do with us each individually.

The Bible is the word of God and is powerful and life changing. The promises of God start with 2 Timothy 3:16 when God tells us that all scriptures in the Bibles are inspired by God. With this promise of God in hand we can be assured that what we learn in the Bible comes from him!

Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired,
and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

Happy New Year!
God Bless You!
Terry Fry, Directors Coordinator

Diet Sodas Linked to Increase Obesity & Diabetes

Written By: R. Scott Siewert
Director of Health & Wellness

I wrote about this topic almost a year ago but I thought it was worth repeating because of the importance of the misconception about diet beverages.
Obesity risk increases for every can of diet soda consumed per day, says researchers, and artificial sweeteners may contribute to the growing rate if diabetes. Although intended to help consumers keep a sleek physique, diet sodas actually help weight gain according to a new study.
The research stemmed from a long term study tracking the health of nearly 500 men and women for an average of 9.5 years. In comparing the weight of study participants who drank regular soda to those who drank diet soda, those drinking diet soda saw their waistlines expand 70% faster than participant drinking regular soda. Other data showed those drinking two or more cans of diet soda per day had a 500% greater increase in their waist circumference, indicating significant weight gain.
The lead researcher, Helen P. Hazuda, PHD, chief of the Division of Clinical epidemiology in the school of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, concluded that “promotion of diet sodas and artificial sweeteners as healthy alternatives may be ill-advised.”

Did You Know?

About 90% of heart attacks occur early in the morning and it can be minimized if one drinks a glass or two of water (NOT alcohol or beer) before retiring at night. I knew water is important but I never knew about the special times to drink it.
Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the human body
2 glasses of water after waking up – helps to activate internal organs
1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal – helps digestion
1 glass of water before taking a bath = helps to lower blood pressure
1 glass of water before going to bed – avoids stroke or heart attack

Pastor Michael Long

Music Director

Pastor Michael is originally from Houston, Texas. He has been married to his wife Jennifer since 1996. They have two children: Allison and Andrew. They lived in Oklahoma City until 1999 where Michael attended Mid-America Bible College with a major in Youth and Music Ministry.  Michael leads our Sunday morning Praise and Worship. Michael is employed full-time as the office manager at TJ Propane, Weston, Ohio.

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You can listen to Pastor Robert L. Fry on WPOS 102.3FM

"Listen to the Weekly broadcast from Pastor Robert L. Fry. Listen to each day’s message. Each message will make you feel as if he is sitting across the dining table with a cup of coffee just talking to you. Take a listen and be inspired by God's message for you each day."

Broadcast times daily

Monday - Friday at 5:30pm & 11:30pm

Saturday at 7:30pm & Sunday Mornings at 7:30am

If you miss any of the inspired messages on WPOS you can listen to them again by going to the top of the website home page and click on “PODCAST”. Should you have any questions please call 419-297-2462.

 “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that Thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, an that Thine hand might be with me, and that Thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.   I Chronicles 4:10

Feature  Article for the Month

"How Your Shopping Can Be A Fundraiser for Heritage Church of God"

You may be asking yourself, “What can I do to help raise funds for Heritage Church of God?” The feature article this month explains how you can raise money for our church without making any changes in your monthly budget. However with your commitment to use SCRIP (gift cards) each weekly our church will receive rebates.

Scrip is a fundraising program; that allows you to raise money for our Church without altering your monthly budget or volunteering extra time. All it takes is a commitment to using gift cards to do your shopping. Here’s how you can help.

The church is able to purchase SCRIP (gift cards) from hundreds of participating stores at a discount and sell them at face value. You spend the gift card just like cash to purchase groceries, gasoline, clothes, home improvements, or eating out at your favorite restaurant. They make great presents to give your grandchildren and all your friends & families.

Gift cards are available from over 300 national and local retailers’ If the gift card you need is not available, just ask your SCRIP (gift card) representative and they will review the options for getting you this card. You can order your monthly budget amount by simply filling out the order form in the privacy of your home each week and submit via the Church’s Website. Your order will be kept confidential and will be waiting on you to pick up after Sunday morning service.

Shopping Cart Fundraising