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Congregational Care
Peacekeepers
Peacekeepers is a ministry established for the purpose of
resolving conflicts and reconciling people in a biblically
faithful manner through the application of conflict resolution
principles and the process of mediation. This includes family
disputes, neighborhood or church issues and workplace or
business conflicts. For more information contact the church
office.
“If it is
possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with
everyone.” Romans 12:!8
Stephen Ministry is a program of our
congregation that equips lay persons to provide distinctively
Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all
kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation
and community. If you have a need of this ministry or would like
more information on how to become a Stephen Minister, please
contact the church office.
“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So
neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything,
but only God who gives the growth. The one who plants and the
one who waters have a common purpose, and each will receive
wages according to the labor of each. For we are God's servants,
working together; you are God's field, God's building.” 1 Cor
3:6-9
The REACT (Rapid Emergency ACTion) Team is comprised of trained
laity who are committed to provide quality care for those in
need during times of crises. Because we are concerned and want
to do whatever we can to help the person through a difficult
time, we respond quickly and professionally on behalf of HCPC
through the Congregational Care Ministry. It is the church, the
Body of Christ in action – loving and caring for those in need.
If you have a need of this ministry, please contact the church
office.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us
in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble
with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” 2 Cor
1:3-4
Marriage
Ministries
Premarital Counseling
At Heights church, we approach marriage from a Biblical-Christian
perspective. As a result, we share the conviction that marriage
was instituted by God and is regulated by His Commandments. In
short, God’s purpose and plan are foundational to marriage. As
part of creation, God determined that “it is not good for man to
be alone.” Therefore, God, using the very rib of Adam, the first
man, formed Eve, the first woman, bringing her to life. God
brought her to the man so that, as a part of him, they might
become one flesh and share a lifetime together as husband and
wife. (Gen 2:18-24)
Our premarital counseling is very Christ-centered and includes a
significant amount of Bible exploration, study, and dialogue
between the man and woman, as well as with the premarital Caring
Couple who will help facilitate the sessions. If you wish to
have more information, please contact the church office.
During these times when many marriages are under attack, the
covenant community has a responsibility to uphold the sanctity
of marriage and to help partners strengthen their relationship.
The Marriage Works Team holds a workshop weekend for couples.
The workshop weekend experience will use the following methods
to achieve new growth:
Provide a time of and place for renewal, growth, sharing, and
fellowship.
Provide understanding of Biblical principles on marriage, roles
of husband and wife, and relationships.
Share techniques to enhance communication and intimacy.
Witness couples sharing their lives, experiences, knowledge,
application of Biblical principles.
These weekends are not held every year, so please contact the
church office for more information.
“Unless the Lord builds a house, those who build it labor in
vain.” Psalm 127:1
Marriage Mentors is a ministry of Heights
church designed to help couples bond for life, as God intends,
through the support, help and encouragement of trained mentoring
couples. It is a couple to couple ministry who meet weekly.
Confidentiality of the mentoring process is assured. If you have
a need of this ministry, please contact the church office.
“What God has joined together, let no man separate.” Matt 19:6
The
Care Connection is a ministry dedicated to uniting families or
individuals into pairs for the purpose of developing deeper
relationships by praying for one another, and sharing and caring
for a Care Connection partner. Please consider making this a
part of your commitment to your extended church family.
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