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Heartland Community Church Winter 2010 Growth Groups
Heartland Community Church
the me I want to be
Starting Sunday February 14th we will be doing a 5-week series titled “The Me I
Want To Be,” and our goal is that every person at Heartland would join a Growth
Group for those 5 weeks.
Growth Groups are the way we “do church” at Heartland. We meet on the
weekends to hear transformational teaching and then we gather in small groups
at the church and in people’s homes throughout the week to talk about what
we’re learning and how the teaching applies to our lives.
The great thing about Growth Groups is that you don’t need to be a Bible scholar
to participate. Regardless of where you’re at in your faith journey and how long
you’ve attended the church, a Growth Group is a great place to get connected!
So look through the book, find a few groups that might fit your life and schedule
and use the last page of this book as your registration card.
You can turn in your completed registration form at the Info Desk or e-mail
me directly at jim.sheldon@heartland.cc.
Jim Sheldon
Ministry Director
Winter 2010 Growth Groups “The Me I Want to Be”
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Heartland Community Church
Sunday
Couples and Individuals
Sunday, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Sun Prairie – Wyndham Hills
facilitators/hosts: Kevin and Karen Freeman
When Kevin and Karen first came to Sun Prairie, the people they met at
church - including many young families that lived in their neighborhood - attracted
them to Heartland. Since then, the couple has been pouring their hearts and lives into
others. Kevin is an attorney, while Karen is a stay-at-home mom of four children, and
is also a substitute teacher in Sun Prairie. You may also find Karen acting in local
productions, as well as singing, baking, and watching HGTV. Kevin enjoys fishing,
reading, hiking, running, and music.
*Currently childcare not provided
Empty-Nesters
Sunday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Columbus, one mile from Hwy 151
facilitators/hosts: Pat and Amy O’Herrin
Attracted to Heartland by the teaching about a year and a half ago, Pat and Amy are
excited to be a part of Growth Groups. Pat, retired from a 22-year career in IT, has
been a small group leader for more than 10 years, and loves discussing God’s word.
Amy, who works at American Family, says she enjoys opening her home to others.
The O’Herrin’s group is composed of people dealing with adult children and aging
parents. Amy enjoys floral arranging, reading, and spending time with family. Pat is a
golfer, who also enjoys reading and dealing with finances.
*Childcare not provided
Empty-Nesters
Sunday, 5 pm – 6:30 pm
Sun Prairie
facilitators/hosts: Jack and Judy Holderman
The community-oriented atmosphere at Heartland was a real selling point to Jack and
Judy when they first started attending in 2007. Since first attending they have been
involved in several ministries, and see tremendous value in Growth Groups. They feel
God put it on their hearts to lead a group, primarily composed of couples and empty-
nesters. Jack's position as District Manager with Speedway moved them here from
Indiana 3 years ago, where Judy continues her job there as a web designer for an e-
commerce company, working remotely from home. Jack is an avid golfer and enjoys
applying his leadership skills with food service; Judy enjoys participating in the theatre arts.
*Childcare not provided
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Heartland Community Church
Sunday
Couples and Individuals
Sunday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sun Prairie – Renstone
facilitators/hosts: Steve and Deb Meyer
Steve, a teacher, and Deb, a writer/artistic designer, hold community as a core value
and want to help facilitate that for others! They were part of one of the churches that
helped form Heartland Sun Prairie, and love that this church is a place where people
can be real in their search for God. “This is a community that cares for people where
they are at and gives them the resources to become what God wants us to be,” they
noted. Steve’s hobbies include music, woodworking, cooking, and hunting. You’ll find
Deb involved in writing, photography, camping/hiking, and cooking.
*Childcare not provided
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Heartland Community Church
Monday
Couples With Children
Monday, 6 pm – 8 pm
Madison – Churchill Heights
facilitators: Jon and Ashley McNary
Most Heartlanders know Jon and Ashley from their work at the church - Jon is Lead
Pastor and Ashley is Director of Do Something Now for Heartland. Ashley has been a photo unavailable
fixture at the church since it first opened in Rockford, while Jon began attending in 2003.
Jon says he “loved how culturally relevant it was while still being doctrinally pure.” They
also appreciate the church’s commitment to transformational teaching. When not
working, Jon enjoys reading, riding his Harley Davidson, golf, and traveling. Ashley also
group currently full
enjoys traveling, as well as running and flowers.
hosts: Dave and Jenna Vander Velde
Dave and Jenna are new to Heartland and have jumped right into hosting a Growth
Group! The couple and their three-year-old son immediately felt welcomed at church, and
want to learn more about God and experience community with others at Heartland.
Dave, a foreman for a local construction company, enjoys building and woodworking,
snowboarding, boating, cooking, and sports. Jenna is a stay-at home mom who works in
customer service a couple of hours a day. She also enjoys snowboarding, cooking,
scrapbooking, blogging, and boating.
*Childcare not provided
Couples and Individuals
Monday, 7 pm
Windsor, corner of Portage Road and Windsor Road
facilitators/hosts: Marquis and Dawn Harding
Marq and Dawn Harding are busy parents of four children who have many interests,
especially building close relationships with others in a Growth Group! As they say, “This is
a casual, easy-going, come as you are, let’s hang out, chat and see what God’s got
waiting for us kind of group!” Marq enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, camping, and boating.
Dawn’s hobbies include camping, boating, decorating, and reading. Both of them love to
hang out with family and friends (Packer parties, anyone?)
*Childcare not provided
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Heartland Community Church
Monday
Couples and Individuals
Monday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Heartland Community Church
facilitator/host: Neil Mathweg
According to Neil, it was Heartland’s slogan, “A Different Way to Do Church,” that
first attracted his attention. Since his family started attending in 2008, Neil has
gotten involved in a Growth Group, ministries on Sunday, and led the Financial
Peace University sessions. He has a passion for serving God’s kingdom and wants
to help others experience the power of a Growth Group. Neil enjoys reading and
writing, as well as anything to do with real estate. He’s also into sports and
family time.
*Childcare provided
Couples with Children
Monday, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Sun Prairie – Wyndham Hills
facilitators: Scott and Anne Parrish
Scott and Anne have two kids and have been attending Heartland since the church
arrived in Sun Prairie. The couple loves the messages (“We like how we can
immediately apply them to our lives.”) and the fact that the church is full with
families with young children. Their group consists of couples in difference stages of
spiritual growth. You’ll find Scott, a portfolio manager, running and golfing in his
group currently full
spare time, while Anne, a stay-at-home mom, enjoys stamping.
*Childcare provided
hosts: Mike and Kristy Schuster
Mike and Kristy came to Heartland a year ago and loved the relevant teaching,
music, and overall atmosphere. They love welcoming people into their home, and
enjoy the various perspectives and open dialogue that occurs in their Growth
Group. Parents to three young children, Mike and Kristy enjoy ballroom dancing,
cooking, hiking, and traveling together. Kristy also enjoys running, while Mike, who
works in marketing, enjoys photography.
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Heartland Community Church
Monday
Couples and Individuals
Monday, 7 pm – 8:30 pm
DeForest – At Vinburn and Yorktown
host: Ann Brown
Ann has been very involved in the children’s ministry at Heartland, and enjoys teaching.
In fact, that’s one of the reasons she was first attracted to the church! Ann is interested
in opening her home to singles and couples in the DeForest area. Maybe that group will
include an outing or two of bowling - which is one of her hobbies!
*Childcare not provided
Couples With Children
Monday, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Heartland Community Church
facilitators/hosts: Dan and Kendra Wolfe
Dan and Kendra and their three boys moved to the area in 2006 so Dan could assume
the Student Ministry Pastor position at the church that eventually became Heartland Sun
Prairie. Both of them are very involved with students, as well as video-gaming (Dan) and
scrapbooking and making cards (Kendra). The couple loves the relationships they enjoy
with other Heartlanders, the great teaching, and the church’s vision. They believe in the
power of groups to bring about transformation in the lives of people.
*Childcare provided
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Heartland Community Church
Tuesday
Couples With Children
Tuesday, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Heartland Community Church
facilitators/hosts: Steve and Amy Harris
Steve and Amy believe that the friendliness of the people at Heartland and the
friends they have met here make this a great church. They are excited to lead a
group to help people feel just as welcome and at-home at Heartland as they do,
as well as discover that God is always there for them. Steve is a student, and
Amy is the assistant to Jon McNary, the Lead Pastor at church. They have one
child, and plenty of interests; Steve’s include smoking (BBQ), volunteering at
church, and lounging around, while Amy enjoys gardening, reading, and
being a mom.
*Childcare provided
Couples With Children
Tuesday, 6:15 pm – 8 pm
Sun Prairie – Wyndham Hills
facilitators: Rick and Heather Hudson
As parents to three children, Rick and Heather were first attracted to our church
because of its children’s ministry and mission. Both believe Growth Groups are a
fantastic way to connect and build relationships with others in the church! When
Rick isn’t busy being a high-school counselor, you’ll find him enjoying music and
reading. Heather, a stay-at-home mom and part-time Web content writer, loves
soccer, reading, and blogging.
*Childcare provided
hosts: Scott and Kathy Schumann
Scott and Kathy both feel at home at Heartland - one of the reasons they’ve been
members since it started in this area. They love connecting in Growth Groups,
especially encouraging each other, hanging out together, and growing. When their
two young children aren’t keeping them busy, you’ll find Scott, a high-school
Spanish and history teacher, on the volleyball court playing or coaching, and
exercising. Kathy, a communications coordinator, loves running races, reading,
writing, and being outdoors.
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Heartland Community Church
Tuesday
Couples With Children
Tuesday, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Sun Prairie – Rotating homes
facilitators/hosts: Matt and Melissa Bookter
Matt and Melissa, who have three young boys, have been active members of
Heartland since the beginning. The relevant messages and transformational
group currently full
teaching, as well as connecting with families, has been the best part of their
Heartland experience. In Growth Group, says Melissa, “We look to one another to
help us grow and stay connected to God throughout each day.” Matt, who works
in the financial industry, enjoys playing basketball and running and watching most
sports. Melissa loves reading, scrapbooking, shopping, and traveling.
*Childcare provided
Couples and Individuals
Tuesday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sun Prairie – Near Hwy C and Egre
facilitators: Tom and Linda Wilke
For Tom and Linda, being a part of a Bible-teaching church with a lot of community
was what attracted the couple to Heartland. They have been with the church since
it first started in Sun Prairie. They love being part of a group, which allows them to
grow in their faith as they learn to lead. The couple, both involved in sales, enjoys
boating as well as golf, hiking and piano (Tom) and reading and painting (Linda).
*Childcare not provided
hosts: Jamie and Sue Kunz
Life is busy for Jamie and Sue, as the foster parents of four young children and the
hosts of backyard BBQs and other fun activities at their home! The couple has
been coming to church about two years now. They both enjoy the outdoors, their
cats, and as Sue, a medical coder, puts it, “We kind of have an open door policy at
our house!” They love hosting Growth Group, and appreciate the church’s fun
community atmosphere.
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Heartland Community Church
Tuesday
Ladies Group
Tuesday, 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Heartland Community Church
facilitator/host: Drea Dollak
Drea has a passion for teaching and shepherding others, and looks forward to
connecting with other women in a Growth Group. She and her three kids started
attending Heartland three years ago, and were hooked immediately by the
children’s ministry. Drea also connected with the messages (“I felt like they were
talking directly to me!”). She enjoys reading, music, and traveling to Mexico.
*Childcare provided
Couples and Individuals
Tuesday, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Madison – Across from East Towne Mall
facilitators/hosts: Brant and Karna Doty
Brant and Karna have been at Heartland since the church started a Sun Prairie
campus. They believe the teaching is excellent, and look forward to having a
group in their home again, as they have led Bible studies and Growth Groups in
the past. Both Brant and Karna enjoy Civil War reenacting. Brant also spends
time woodworking, while you’ll find Karna sewing and quilting.
*Childcare not provided
Couples With Young Children
Tuesday, 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
Sun Prairie – Rotating homes
facilitators/hosts: Ken and Melissa Turba
Ken and Melissa, parents to two children, have been attending Heartland since it
started the Sun Prairie campus, and feel that the truth in the messages relates
directly to everyday life. Says Ken, “Being a part of a Growth Group is what really
helped me cross that line of faith, and I want to be able to give others the chance
to experience what I did.” Ken is an architect, and Melissa runs Maternal Instincts
Preschool and Childcare out of their home. Ken enjoys trying new things
(well ...except karaoke) and Melissa spends her hobby time running, serving,
reading, and participating in drama. Their group focuses on growth, and being there for each other,
no matter the situation!
*Childcare provided
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Heartland Community Church
Wednesday
Individuals Overcoming Issues
Wednesday, 10 am – 11 am
Heartland Community Church
facilitator/host: Bruce Gebhard, Jr.
Bruce found his way to Heartland in 2009 as he was working through a rough patch in
his life. He says it was awesome to walk into a church that accepts you with open
arms! These days, Bruce is helping a group of young men deal with issues that their
generation faces daily. “We are all looking to grow spiritually and are looking forward
to new members and perspectives,” he says. Bruce operates a woodworking/cabinet
shop with his father; he also enjoys shooting, bowfishing, bowling, cooking, movies,
and working on cars.
*Childcare not provided
Couples
Wednesday, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Sun Prairie – Westwynde
facilitators: Steve and Deb Meyer
Steve, a teacher, and Deb, a writer/artistic designer, hold community as a core value
and want to help facilitate that for others! They were part of one of the churches that
helped form Heartland Sun Prairie, and love that this church is a place where people
can be real in their search for God. “This is a community that cares for people where
they are at and gives them the resources to become what God wants us to be,” they
noted. Steve’s hobbies include music, woodworking, cooking, and hunting. You’ll
find Deb involved in writing, photography, camping/hiking, and cooking.
*Childcare not provided
hosts: Carlo and April Britto
With a baby on the way, Carlo and April crave fellowship and growing with others in
their walk with God. The couple longs to be plugged in and enjoys building
meaningful relationships with those around them! Their Growth Group is comprised of
unique individuals with the joint desire to grow as a body of Christ. Carlo, a financial
analyst, enjoys music, singing, playing piano, reading and playing basketball. April, a
soon-to-be stay-at-home mom, works in customer service and loves scrapbooking,
spending time outside, and jogging.
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Heartland Community Church
Wednesday
Couples and Individuals
Wednesday, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Heartland Community Church
facilitator/host: Joan Ostrowsky
Joan is very excited about this upcoming series, “The Me I Want to Be” and felt God
was calling her to lead a group that includes “anyone who has a deep desire to
discover their God-given gifts and talents, and then use them to bring God’s truth and
beauty into the lives of others.” Joan keeps busy working in retail, teaching piano,
and instructing people in creating beaded jewelry - one of her many interests. She
also enjoys dancing and reading. Joan loves the worship and youth ministry at
Heartland, and says the people here “have very large hearts.”
*Childcare not provided
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Heartland Community Church
Thursday
Couples With Young Children
Thursday, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Waunakee
facilitators: Nathan and Katie Artz
Heartland feels like home to Nathan and Katie, as it resembles the church they
came from in Kansas City several years ago. There, they led a small group and
really enjoyed it so they feel called to step into a leadership role here. Both Nathan
and Katie, parents of two young girls, enjoy meeting new people and developing
relationships with them. Katie runs an in-home daycare and loves socializing with
friends, entertaining, and reading. Nathan, a PhD student, enjoys playing
racquetball, reading, traveling, and science.
*Childcare provided
hosts: Mike and Natasha Lutes
With a great desire to welcome folks into their Waunakee home, Mike and
Natasha are excited to be part of a Growth Group and look forward to reaching
out to their neighborhood. The couple recently started attending Heartland in
October 2009 after their pastor in Milwaukee recommended they check out our
church. Mike and Natasha are a young couple in the early stages of parenting
looking for others with whom they can share a God-honoring life! With three
young children to keep them busy, they manage to find moments to hunt (Mike)
and make jewelry and crafts (Natasha), as well as read and enjoy life outdoors.
Couples and Individuals
Thursday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sun Prairie – Westwynde
facilitators/hosts: Brad and Edel Gunnink
Brad and Edel were part of one of the churches that became Heartland Sun
Prairie, and have lived in the area for 10 years. The couple loves to be engaged in
people’s lives and believe they are challenged in their faith and grow spiritually
when they are in authentic community! Brad and Edel, along with their four
children, love being part of a church that “has a heart and passion for the
community,” and where people are comfortable exploring a relationship with God.
Brad, a sales manager in the agriculture industry, enjoys water-skiing, biking, and
competing in triathlons. Edel, who is homeschooling their children, enjoys working
out, boating, Facebook, and fun outings with the kids.
*Childcare provided
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Heartland Community Church
Thursday
Couples and Individuals With Children
Thursday, 6:15 pm – 8 pm
Sun Prairie – Liberty Square
facilitators/hosts: Jeremy and Robin Scharnick
Jeremy and Robin enjoy opening their home for Growth Groups so relationships can
grow, both with Jesus and with each other. They were attracted to Heartland
because of the excellent teaching, and have been attending since the Sun Prairie
campus opened. Robin, who homeschools the couple’s two children, enjoys reading,
while Jeremy likes to spend time playing with the kids.
*Childcare provided
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Heartland Community Church
Friday
Couples and Individuals
Friday, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Poynette
facilitators/hosts: Sam and Deb Verdecchia
Sam and Deb, parents to 11-year-old twins, have spent the past 25 years involved in
small-group settings. They love teaching and studying about God. Says Sam, “We
share our struggles with each other, pray for each other, encourage one another.
There is nothing sweeter than helping another.” Sam and Deb have been attending
Heartland about two years. Deb enjoys scrapbooking, exercising, and photography.
Sam is into music (he plays in a Christian rock band and is also on the church Worship
Team), writing, and reading.
*Childcare provided
Single Moms
Friday, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Sun Prairie – Smith’s Crossing (near 151 and Reiner)
facilitator/host: Melissa Turba
Melissa is excited to lead a group “where women can become the best versions of
themselves, and they can be true women of Christ.” She’ll be helping single moms do
life with other single moms. Melissa and her family have been with Heartland since it
started in Sun Prairie. She loves the transformational teaching, the worship, and the
community here. Her interests are running, serving, reading, and drama.
*Childcare provided
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Heartland Community Church
Growth Group Registration Form
Please complete and return this form to the Information & Rescource Center or the Heartland Office.
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
E-Mail:
Please indicate your top three group choices. We will do everything we can to accommodate your first
choice. In the event that your first group choice is full, we will contact you to place you in one of the
other groups that best fits your life and schedule.
1. Leader:
Host:
2. Leader:
Host:
3. Leader:
Host:
If you are signing up for the Monday or Tuesday Night Growth Group at Heartland, please list the name
and age of each child you are registering for Kidcare. You will receive a Kidcare registration confirmation
email prior to the first night.
1.
2.
3.
4.
If you need assistance or have additional questions, please call the church office or e-mail Jim at
jim.sheldon@heartland.cc.
heartland community church
800 wilburn rd., sun prairie, wi 53590
608.240.0001 • www.heartland.cc
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