• Gaining tools for addressing dysfunctional behaviors
• Developing sound techniques for emotional healing
• Teaching steps for dealing with deep wounds
• Presenting information on spirituality and worldview as each relates to helping the broken
• Demonstrating pathways that help people dismantle destructive false beliefs
• Equipping caregivers for good self care

The normal cost of the seminar is $475 for four days of teaching and hands-on experience but Heritage members can participate in the April training for only $375.

Because the event is at Heritage local participants will experience significant savings:

• Save the cost of traveling to Ashland and a lot of time
• Save the cost of hotel accommodations
• Save the cost of eating out each day

This is a great opportunity for anyone from central Ohio who would be interested in this awesome ministry!

To reserve your spot, it’s important to put down a deposit of $125 by January 31. 2012. You can pay by credit card or check. Final balance is due at the seminar. There is a $25 fee for cancellations. The deposit is non-refundable after March 20, 2012. Click here to register and to have the opportunity to pay online.

For more information, contact Bob Buchan, at bbuchan@heritagecc.org or at 614-898-9412, ext. 340. Registration information to come.

Jan. 14 - Core Longings and Healing Deep Wounds (Presenter: Joel Wharton)

Objective: To help participants learn about the deep longings common to us all and how we often try to meet these deep needs in ways that are ultimately destructive. To introduce participants to a model for understanding how the pain of the past can still affect us today.

Jan. 21 - God’s Love and Our Identity (Presenter: Andy Sieberhagen)

Objective: To help participants identify destructive caricatures of God, and then, by the Father’s grace, replace them with the truth of His love and care.

Jan. 28 - Dealing with Dysfunction (Presenter: Jim Zippay)

Objective: To help participants begin to address the dysfunctional behaviors they have adopted.

Feb. 4 - Emotions – Can You Trust Them? (Presenter: Eric Wharton)

Objective: To help participants learn to identify feelings, express them appropriately, and look beneath them to the underlying beliefs that generate emotional upheaval.

Feb. 11 - The Truth Will Set You Free (Presenter: Andy Sieberhagen)

Objective: Participants will learn to identify false beliefs that are destructive and renounce those lies, and then, by the power of the Holy Spirit, embrace their new identity in Jesus Christ.

Feb. 18 – How Can I Forgive? (Presenter: Bob Buchan)

Objective: Participants will review the biblical admonition to forgive and the role it can play in the healing process.

These events will occur from 8:00 am - 9:30 am on Saturday mornings. The format is simple: We will have a teaching from the above individuals and then have break-out sessions with men meeting with men and women with women for discussion and prayer.
 
There is no charge for this event but it’s important to let us know you’re coming. You can register by clicking here. If you have questions, feel free to contact Becki Brown. 

We hope to see you there!

Strengthening the Marriage Bond – January 22

Growing Together Spiritually – January 29

Working Through Our Differences – February 5

February 12 off

Communicating with Effectiveness – February 19

Communicating with Effectiveness (Part 2) - February 26

Resolving Your Conflicts – March 4

Satisfying Your Mate Sexually - March 11

March 18 off

Overcoming Past Hurts – March 25

Cooperating for Financial Success – April 1

April 8 off for Easter

Developing a Common Parenting Strategy – April 15

To sign up to participate in Maximum Marriage: Nine Habits of Happy Couples, please click here and then click on the title of the workshop. Class-size is limited, so it’s important to act now to reserve a seat.

Start the new year off right by attending the Transformation 2012 Conference with Dr. Terry Wardle at Heritage Christian Church. Come experience the liberating power of Jesus to change lives!
 
Friday, January 6, 2012, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Terry speaks to both men and women, with special guest, Michael Hansen, leading praise and worship!

Michael is an Associate Pastor at Vineyard Church of Delaware County where worship oversight is his primary responsibility.  He has been leading worship for over 25 years in both local church and conference settings.

He has participated on many worship recordings with his latest entitlted “God Is On The Move” produced by Vineyard Columbus.  He lives in Columbus with his wife of 25 years and their 2 teenaged sons.

Saturday, January 7, 2012, 7:30 am – 9:30 am – this event is for men, helping them receive an infusion of strength and wisdom for the days to come
 
Saturday, January 7, 2012, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – this event is for women, featuring an uplifting message from Chris Ramsey, a licensed, professional counselor who works closely with Dr. Wardle 
 
Dr. Wardle is a professor at Ashland Theological Seminary and the author of several books, including Draw Close to the Fire; Wounded; Healing Care, Healing Prayer; Outrageous Love, Transforming Power; Transforming Path: A Christ-Centered Approach to Spiritual Formation; and Helping Others on the Journey. Terry freely shares the story of his own journey to wholeness in Christ and has great expertise in helping people experience the transforming power of the gospel.
 
There is no charge for this event and no child care provided. The doors will open at 5:45 pm on Friday night and 7:00 am on Saturday morning. An hour gap is provided on Saturday morning giving moms and dads time to switch off and take care of children at home. Donations will be accepted to cover costs.
 
To register for this event click here or you can go to the adult discipleship section of our website and click on the header for “Transformation 2012.” If you have questions, you can email April Walters at aprilwalters@heritagecc.org, or call 614-898-9412, extension 102.
 
We hope to see you there!

Also, we are pleased to announce that Terry will be back with us for our Transformation 2012 Conference, on January 6-7, 2012. This event is open to the public and will be a great source of inspiration for all. More information will be forthcoming.

The following is an overview of the DivorceCare experience:

You may feel a little nervous about going to DivorceCare the first time. However, those feelings will quickly go away because you’re surrounded by warm, empathetic people who really care.

You’ll be comforted and encouraged by others who understand your hurts, emotions and painful experiences! The good news is: You don’t have to walk alone - there are others who know what you are going through.

You’ll learn some practical information that will help you recover from your separation or divorce. The DivorceCare DVD features top-notch experts on divorce and recovery subjects and you’ll be exposed to actual case studies of people just like you, who are willing to talk about their divorce experience.

You’ll have a chance to talk about your own life in a safe, supportive context. In DivorceCare, people are able to work through the grief and disappointments of the past. Participants have a chance to not only discuss the content of the DVD presentation but also to talk about what they are personally going through. But there is never any pressure to share your story in DivorceCare.

You’ll grow closer to others. DivorceCare members often talk about the bonding that takes place in their group. Participation in DivorceCare enables new friendships to form which helps to fill the void that exists when a marriage breaks down. DivorceCare is designed to be a safe place for participants, so dating relationships between group members are not encouraged (to allow you time to focus on your personal healing).

Your children will have the opportunity to heal. On occasion, Heritage also offers DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) groups. DC4K is a warm environment for children to learn how to work through the hurt of divorce. The DC4K program features video presentations, music, games, crafts and activities for kids ages 5–12.

You’ll discover hope for the future. Things can look awful bleak when you’re in the midst of a divorce and that is why it is important to be connected to others who can help you rebuild your life. DivorceCare is designed to bring hope to hurting people and many say that this important ministry was just what they needed during a very difficult time in their lives.

Their unique ministry involves helping people experience freedom through Jesus Christ. In fact, they have helped many people be healed from past hurts and delivered from demonic oppression. The Bible makes it clear that “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand” (Ephesians 6:12-13, NIV).

We thank God for Dick and Patty Luchtenberg. They are Spirit-filled Christians who have been gifted by God to discern the needs of others and to lead them to Jesus to experience His healing touch. It is important to take the following steps to prepare for this ministry:

• Pray for God to guide you to the best available help.
• Read about the deliverance testimonies in the link below or pick up a copy of the booklet Deliverance is Freedom at the Family Life Booth in the Heritage lobby. Also, read the first ten chapters of the Gospel of Mark. Highlight the scriptures referring to demons, evil spirits, unclean spirits, deliverance and Satan.
• Make contact with the Luchtenberg’s for an appointment by clicking on the link below.
• To prepare yourself for your time with Dick and Patty it is best to pray and fast (if it is ok with your doctor), humbling yourself before Almighty God.
• If married, seek the confirmation of your spouse.
• Bring a clean vessel, confess all known sins to God. Be ready to talk openly with the Luchtenberg’s about the struggles you are facing. First John 1:9 says: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness (NIV).
• If it is discerned (through words of knowledge and wisdom and the discerning of spirits) that demonic forces have been afflicting you, you will be urged to follow the admonition of James 4:7: Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
• Come to God with a thankful heart for He is willing and able to set you free!

If you’d like to contact Dick and Patty click here.

To read more about Dick and Patty’s ministry, click on the links below:

Information on Spiritual Warfare 

Deliverance Testimonies

Blood of Christ

Sins of Ancestors Prayer

Keeping Your Freedom

“For the life of me, I can’t understand what could have gone wrong in Littleton, Colo. If only the parents had kept their children away from the guns, we wouldn’t have had such a tragedy. Yeah, it must have been the guns.

It couldn’t have been because of half our children being raised in broken homes.

It couldn’t have been because our children get to spend an average of 30 seconds in meaningful conversation with their parents each day. After all, we give our children quality time.

It couldn’t have been because we treat our children as pets and our pets as children.

It couldn’t have been because we place our children in day care center where they learn their socialization skills among their peers under the law of the jungle while employees who have no vested interest in the children look on and make sure that no blood is spilled.

It couldn’t have been because we allow our children to watch, on average, seven hours of television a day filled with the glorification of sex and violence that isn’t fit for adult consumption.

It couldn’t have been because we allow our children to enter into virtual worlds in which, to win the game, one must kill as many opponents as possible in the most sadistic way possible.

It couldn’t have been because we have sterilized and contracepted our families down to sizes so small that the children we do have are so spoiled with material things that they come to equate the receiving of the material with love.

It couldn’t have been because our children, who historically have been seen as a blessing from God, are now being viewed as either a mistake created when contraception fails or inconveniences that parents try to raise in their spare time.

It couldn’t have been because our nation is the world leader in developing a culture of death in which 20 million to 30 million babies have been killed by abortion.

It couldn’t have been because we give two‑year prison sentences to teen‑agers who kill their newborns.

It couldn’t have been because we teach our children that there are no laws of morality that transcend us, that everything is relative and that actions don’t have consequences. What the heck, the president gets away with it.

Nah, it must have been the guns.”

DivorceCare is a warm, caring group of people who help each other work through the guilt, frustrations, anger and disappointment surrounding the breakdown of their marriages. DivorceCare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each DivorceCare session has two distinct elements:

1.  A seminar with experts. During the first 30-40 minutes of the meeting, each DivorceCare group watches a DVD featuring top experts on divorce and recovery subjects. These presentations are done in a compelling, television magazine format.

2.  A support group with focus. After viewing the DVD, participants will discuss the contents of the message and will be asked to share what is going in their lives.

The weekly topics are as follows:

What’s Happening to Me? - Session 1

The Road to Healing/Finding Help - Session 2

Facing My Anger - Session 3

Facing My Depression - Session 4

Facing My Loneliness - Session 5

What Does the Owner’s Manual Say? - Session 6

New Relationships - Session 7

Financial Survival - Session 8

KidCare - Session 9

Single Sexuality - Session 10

Forgiveness - Session 11

Reconciliation - Session 12

Moving On, Growing Closer to God - Session 13

Click here to go to the events page to learn more.

If the Heritage group does not fit your schedule there are a number of DivorceCare groups meeting at different locations in central Ohio. To find a group near you and/or to sign up for daily emails to encourage you in your journey, click here.

• A Description of DivorceCare Topics
• The DivorceCare Experience