Care groups are a vital part of the life of Heritage Presbyterian Church. The kind of interdependence envisioned in Ephesians 4:11-14 requires that we spend meaningful time together. Care groups provide a good venue for getting to know one another better on a personal level. But more than that, they are intended to help promote true biblical fellowship. In this manner, we can know and enjoy one another, pray for one another, and encourage one another in the faith.
If you are a believer, you need the encouragement of your fellow believers, and they need your encouragement. Likewise, something is seriously missing when we are not praying for one another. There are a variety of ways at Heritage to be involved in this kind of meaningful fellowship. One of the best ways is to join a care group. If you are not yet part of a care group, we invite you to become a part of one. For the most part our care groups meet on Sunday evening. Being able to join together with brothers and sisters through a care group is a wonderful way to conclude the Lord's Day.
Below are our current care groups, including information and a contact person.
Young Care Group
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 5:00 PM, usually at the home of Greg and Beth Harkins. We enjoy a meal together, with everyone pitching in to provide it. Children are very welcome. Our meal time is followed by a time of prayer.
Contact: Shawn or Jennifer Young at 528-1300.
Ruwe Care Group
Our care group is meeting on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 5:30 PM. We have dinner together. Charlie and Vicki provide the main dish and everyone contributes to complete the meal. We will soon be discussing Tim Keller's new book: The Reason for God.
Contact: Bill or Yvonne Ruwe at 330-4779
The Downtowners Care Group
Join us the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month from 5:30-8:30PM at rotating homes. We will enjoy a meal together followed by a time of prayer and conclude with dessert and fellowship.
Contact: Wes or Kathy O'Neill at 518-505-8159 or 518-618-8558
Dudleson/O'Kresik Care Group
Bring your kids and join us on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month from 5:00-7:00PM for dinner and a discussion focusing on parenting. We'll take a look at what the Bible has to say to parents about raising kids and interject an occasional article or book for added discussion. Currently rotating between homes.
Contact: Mike and Amy Dudleson at 330-0325 or Dave and Janet O'Kresik at 341-1450
Wells Care Group
We meet the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 6:00p.m. for supper, prayer, and dessert. We rotate between the Muse's home and the Santelmann's.
Contact: Mike or Joann at 340-2012
Nelson Care Group
We meet on the first and third Sunday of each month. One meeting is only for the adults for a time of devotion, sharing, prayer and fellowship over dessert. Our other meeting is a family time so we bring all the kids and have a potluck together at rotating homes.
Contact: Brian or Anne Nelson at 478-3727
Peck Care Group
Join us for family fellowship the first Sunday of every month from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Children are welcome as we share a meal and enjoy the fellowship of the saints.
Contact: Bryan and Brenda Peck at 771-3364.