What if scripture were not just poetry but prophecy? What if the predominant racial and ethnic composition of the bride of Christ was not Caucasian but as diverse as the peoples of the world? Would that be a problem for you? Probably not for most of the folks I run with (especially those who are not Caucasian) but there are some who will likely be shocked how diverse the bride of Christ is when they get to Heaven.

Editor’s Note: There are some members of HBF who – due to health reasons – cannot come to church in person due to COVID-19. We should remember these members and pray that we can see them in person again soon. The below is an update from Gwaine and Betty Arney. Gwaine is considered at-risk due to his cancer history and stem cell transplant several years ago.

Greetings from Gwaine and Betty Arney! Love to all our family at Heartland Baptist Fellowship. We miss the sweet fellowship of the body of Christ. COVID19 has changed things for so many people that our prayer list has become very long. We will rejoice when we can see you again. May 22 marked a milestone for me. THREE years since my stem cell transplant!

The Heartland Bible Insitute is now accepting applications for the upcoming year. Read more about the requirements and what you need to do to apply. 

Join the fun in the sun with this unique Vacation Bible School program. It's a Vacation Bible School like no other! This year HBF will have Vacation Bible School for kids this summer,  August 3-7, beginning at 6:30 p.m., and concluding at 9 p.m.

Fun In The Son or FITS for short, is off to a great start! We have seen more children participating each week. After a long spring and early summer in isolation, the children and teachers are enjoying being together each Wednesday evning from 6:30-7 p.m. each Wednesday. 

Sunday, June 28, about 65 people gathered at Heartland Baptist Fellowship to enjoy the graduation of Lauren Stoval from Heartland Bible Institute. Pastor Tom Brockmeyer of Harvest Baptist Church in Blue Springs, Mo., delivered the commencement address. His message was a great challenge not to be like Gad and Reuben and settle for less than God's best. Lauren Coen and her husband Chris addressed those in attendance, and Pastor and Dean of Academic Studies, Randy Foster, certified Lauren as a graduate of Heartland Bible Institute.