Got Any Questions?

Got Any Questions?

Questions are normal. In our own family, Kristi and I probably ask one another a dozen questons a day. Our kids ask us more, especially the youngest. When we circle up at night, we’ll read the Bible, pray, talk about the day to come, and typically I’ll take questions to make sure we’re all on the same page.

It’s that way with church as well.

I am greatly encoruaged for your many questions throughout the year about the Scriptures, about a given sermon, and about how to love your church well and love your neighbors in Christ’s name.

Once a year we get to reinforce this culture of question asking and answering in a corporate way through our Elders Q&A, hosted this year on November 10 at 4:30 p.m.

Six Reasons to Join Us

By way of reminder, here’s why we host this evening each year.  

  • To promote a culture of openness and vulnerability.
  • To model healthy question asking and answering.
  • To enhance our elders’ unity and insight into the ministry.
  • To clarify any ambiguities or gaps in our leadership for our members.
  • To instruct in biblical eldership and increase the visibility for our team.
  • To update the congregation on any timely projects or studies we’ve been working on.

We’ll plan for an hour and fifteen minutes. We’ll plan for dinner following. 

Submit Your Questions by September 30

We’ll take questions in September. Our elders will have a few meetings in October to discuss as needed. Then, we’ll meet in November for our Q&A. If you have a question—think doctrine, church life, plans for our shared mission, etc.—you can get it to us in a variety of ways:  

  • Text. Text your question to 864.735.7465.
  • Email. Email your question to elders@heritagegvl.com.
  • Write. Grab a Connection Card on Sunday, scratch out your question, and drop that in an offering box.
  • Form. Submit a question here.
  • Tell. Communicate your question for the Q&A to an elder in person or through email. They’ll ask you to write it down so that we don’t lose your intent in translation, but you’re welcome to start with a conversation.

We’ll also have some time available in the evening to answer questions from you in a more impromptu style.

As a help in this process, aim to submit your questions by September 30. This lead time helps us notice recurring themes, know how to devote time to particular questions, discuss any topics as a team if needed, and order our time in a way that best serves the congregation. It also gives us time to follow up with you for any clarification and context as needed. 

As you’ve come to expect, we won’t be able to answer every question that gets asked. However, if you put your name on a question and we did not answer it at the Q&A, we will reach out to answer that question for you in person or by email. In some cases, we may devote a blog-post to the topic.

Before the Q&A, get acquainted with Heritage’s elders at the About Page. Also, here’s the recap from 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 for those that couldn’t join us.

Men’s Bible Study

Men’s Bible Study

Men’s Bible Study

Men, our fall Bible study begins soon! As a follow up to last year’s study in 1 Samuel, we’ll be looking into the book of 2 Samuel together on Thursdays at 6:15 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. Heroes, villains, drama, and action. In our study of 2 Samuel we’ll see the reign of David, Israel’s greatest king. A complicated story full of the good and bad. We find God, the Rock of David, as the true hero. We also see where the story ultimately leads—to King Jesus, a righteous King, a selfless Servant who is always good and must be followed. The study begins on Thursday, September 12. Sign up and get your book ($7) Sundays, September 1 or 8, or sign up online. If you sign up online, be sure to stop by the table to get your book before the first study.

Join your brothers for encouraging times in the Word and in prayer. The study continues through Thursday, October 17, and will meet in The Cave.

Email Chris Gerber with questions.

Women’s Bible Study

Women’s Bible Study

Heritage women, we invite you to join your sisters for our fall Bible study through the book of Habakkuk. Though only three chapters long, this Old Testament book overflows with plagues, violence, and pleas for deliverance. Why does God ever allow evil to flourish? That’s what Habakkuk seeks to understand, and as he waits for the Lord, he discovers that God is faithful to deliver his people from every trouble in his own way and time. During this 10-week study, starting on Tuesday, September 10, we will use Lydia Brownback’s study guide Habakkuk, Learning to Live By Faith.

There are two study times available—Tuesday mornings at 9:15 and Tuesday evenings at 7:00. Childcare through age 5 will be available for the morning study only. Registration for the study is taking place in the South Lobby on Sundays, August 25, September 1, and September 8, or you may sign up online. Please note that if you sign up online, you must stop by the table in the South Lobby to pick up your study materials prior to the first study on September 10. The cost is $12 which includes the study guide and ESV Scripture journal. This study is open to women and young women middle school age and up.

We look forward to growing in faith together and hope that you will join us!

Contact Sarah Asire with questions.