For all those that are keeping me in their prayers and supporting me in my life changing quest here is an update. I am 25 days into my Doctor guided weight loss plan. 26.8 lbs lighter and have punched 3 new holes in my belt. All is going well, was at Dr. yesterday and they were pleased. I'll be able to hide dehind telephone poles in no time. Thanks for your prayers and support.

Just a quick update on baby Lillian,she had a rough weekend.Her platelet levels dropped dangerously low over the weekend. We know she has a long and rough road ahead,but with all your prayers,God has answered us again and pulled her through this.I had all the faith that he would.They started to feed her also( no more meal in a bag) which is a good sign.Thank you all again for your prayers and if i could,ask for you to continue to pray for her and us.The deepest thank you and prayers go to all of you, that God touches all of you and answers all of your prayers.God Bless all of You.

Glory to God!Last week I asked for your prayers for my then 7 day old grand daughter,whom now is 14 days old,for what the doctors told us was ovarian cancer. Well we got the preliminary pathology report yesterday,which they said are just preliminary and subject to change,but didn't think they would,and with the grace of God whom reached down and cradled lillian in his arms and took the cancer right out of her diagnosis.SHE DOES NOT HAVE CANCER.She has a mass of blood vessels and arteries and veins that just decided to take off and do their own thing.It has a name,but please don't ask me to pronounce it.She is still a sick little baby,and we still need your prayers. They are using a form of chemo(which have been found to be effective against these things) to try and shrink this thing to take the pressure from her chest and other organs,but she can live with this. maybe be treated for it the rest of her life,maybe not ,depending on how things go. Thank you to all who prayed for her and us. I pray that God answers all of your prayers and touches you with his grace and love and healing. The tears I have today from writing this are tears of joy this time. God bless you all,and the glory goes to God our saviour.Thank You!

Pete, my employee in chicago has begun to move his toes. You may recall he was hit by a vehicle while traning for a Chicago Marathon.

Had a CT on Monday, blood work up on Wednesday, met with my Oncologist all tests were negative. No more chemo and I don’t have to go back for 4 months. God Bless you all for all your prayers and cards. Jeremiah 29:11-13 Gary

I would like to thank and praise Heritage church for helping me not only develop a stronger relationship with my Savior, but also the courage to spread the word of Jesus. I recently invited my whole family to come to Easter service with my husband and I, and they all agreed! Even though I was scared, the Lord kept me strong. I can't wait to see how He works within each person in my family on Easter. Praise Jesus:)

PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSING FLOW Jeremiah 29:11-13 Just wanted to let everyone know that I had (hopefully)my last chemo treatment today. 16 treatments in 16 weeks all done!!!! I want to express my deepest thanks to all my Christian family for their continued prayers. You can’t imagine how much your prayers and all the cards of encouragement have meant to me and Janet… May God Bless each and every one of you and your families. I am scheduled for a CT scan of my lungs in 5 weeks along with a complete blood work up to see if the cancer is in remission. The power of prayer is an awesome experience. Thank you and God Bless you all. In His Grace I Remain, Gary

Praise for answerred prayers concerning my daughters angiogram that showed no blockage around the heart so no need for a stint. There is a small irregular heartbeat and further tests need to be done to find out what the cause is and the cause for chest pain and dizzyness. Continue to keep her in prayer to find the answers. Thank you

Thanks for the prayers for my son Casey's safe return from Cyrus working in the Meditreian. He is safe and back in Houston. God Bless...Sue Jones

Thank you all who were praying for my family during the time of my mother's recent illness, and all of the love and support given at the time of her passing. God has been so good, revealing unbelievable blessings during this season of loss - thank you, Heritage family Kerry Gomez

My unemployment benefits (small as they are) have been extednded. Praise God. I'm still looking for a part-time clerical job to help meet expenses.

I thank the Lord to belong to a church family that cares so much for it's members. Pastor John, thank you for your concern and guidance as we progress on our spiritual journey. The sermons are not only informative, but challenging...meaty. Thank you to all pastors for their loving and unceasing support for the congregation.

She walked in the door of my place of employment. She was the person that I "thought" I hated. She was the person that I "thought" I had much resentment towards. I had swore to myself that when I seen her I would be livid. I mean after all, that person help take my son right?? Wrong! That's what I "thought." I seen this person, I felt nothing. When I mean nothing, I mean "NOTHING." My heart did not race, My temper did not boil,I was not angry at all...what was wrong with me I thought to myself. Even when she sat down to eat her meal with her friend, She did not even cross my mind again. For the life of me I could not figure out why I felt nothing. Because had you asked me couple years ago, I would have nothing to say good about that person.I did walk over to her before I clocked out from my shift, I asked her about my son. The actions and the dialog, would have AGAIN, angered to OLD me. It did not, but, All the way home I pondered. WHY??? am I not angry? I wanted to literally shake myself into anger. I could not. Days later, I wondered, WHY??? Im NOT MAD. NOT HATEFUL. WHY??? So, it dawned on me, I FORGAVE HER. nothing more to candy coat it. I forgave her.I went through the real "F" series at heritage in bettendorf, it is where I attend now. I have had very hard struggles in my life, from divorce to Alcohalism...God is working in me, and I know the bitterness I once had is slowly going away...I wanted to say GOD BLESS YOU HERITAGE. because the answer to my "WHY" question, is I FORGAVE HER. And I know the real "F" word was the reason for it. AMEN! AMEN!

I originally was cosidering a prayer reqeust but after praying and thoughtful consideration, a praise report is more in order. I can never thank our most Gracious God enough for leading me into the doors of Heritage Church. I am so ashamed that it took me 53 years of my life to figure out what was missing in me. Over the last 18 months I have grown tremendously in my new walk with Christ and I owe it all to the geniune love and caring I feel every time I walk through the doors, the people are truly brothers and sisters in Faith and I am so very blessed to be in the presence of God's family each week. I am facing some very real challenges of Faith at this time, but I have been so wonderfully blessed by my caring Father in Heaven in my lifetime I feel guilty asking for prayer when there is so much I can still do to help others. Thank you Pastor John for your teachings and teaching style, and thank you to each member of the congregation, what a genuine true loving group of people, God bless you all.

I thank God for Heritage Church. I am so fortunate to call Heritage my church home. Love and concern overflows from pastors, staff and members. May God bless all for their blessing to me.

Praises for a job well done by the organizers of the Beth More Simulcast. The Holy Spirit worked greatly in me during it and woks in me still. I know I am hot the only one He touched by it. I cried more than a little!

Praise God for his mercy and grace. These last 4 weeks of unemployment have been blessed with growth in faith and always new understanding of God's love and intervention in our lives.Thank you. Lord, for your provision and guidance during this time. Amen

On March 26th, I posted a prayer request regarding my family's finances. We have been unable to meet our financial obligations and we were soon to have our power shut off. Thank you to all who prayed. Over five years ago, I made a loan to someone and since it had been so long ago I never expected repayment. Yesterday, that person called and paid me back a portion equal to the amount we needed to pay our power and water bills. Praise God! He is so good!

God brought my Dad and 4 brothers and 1 sister that I haven't had contact with for 25 yrs. God is so amazing and this was such a huge answer to prayer!!

Thank you to all the prayer warriors for lifting up Bonnie and her cancer surgery, They were able to remove almost all the cancer and she is over half way through treatments, God is good, His love for us is great, all the Glory to Jesus

Our family would like to say thanks again to all who prayed for our son Enzo during his open heart surgery at 8 weeks of age. Its been 1 year ago today since he had surgery. He is fully recovered and a blessing to our family. Also thanks to all who delivered meals to our home. Thanks again so much. michelle gomez

Hi Pastor John, Ron and I wanted to give another praise report, on your last sermon, by the way you translate very will from spanish to english. Anyway, how true about the peace of God, Currently we don't have jobs, but that will shortly change in January. With all the turmoil,and previously wondering where our next cash would come from, food, gas etc.. living expenses, and our thoughts going a million miles a minute, amazingly almost daily, that wonderful peace that when all else does not make sense, the best way to describe the peace of God,is like a soothing warm breath that starts at the back of your throat going down that embraces your heart to the middle of your chest,We know God is taking care of us, as of now Ron will have a better job a lot closer to us and the position for me will be at a lot higher pay and we will be fine, but anyway,that's what is going on, oh and quickly, when Ron and I sent that praise report on tithing,one day after, we were on our way to our previous jobs and reflecting on your sermon and what happened to us, and how God rewards and how true it is regarding offerings, tithe etc.. I happened to glance at a car on the left lane passing us the license plate read: abbreviated: Believe Him, Wow. anyway, have a blessed and wonderful Christmas c-ya on screen from Bettendorf on Christmas eve and on the weekend. God Bless, Denise and Ron Impens

Thanks to all you prayer warriors. My mother Ruby came through the heart surgery just fine and is home recovering. We could feel the power of all those prayers. Peace

God protected me from what could have been a very serious fall on Sunday evening. I fell carryinhg a box of glasses. Many of the glasses broke, but I did not get a single cut. Sore, bruised and blessed!

My husband came through his oral surgery just fine today. Please pray for continued healing during the next few weeks. Thanks for all of your prayers! God is an awesome God!

PRAISE to the LORD for His healing and grace! Thank YOU for your prayers for my husband,Jim. I requested prayer in June for his extreme back pain. Jim's condition is progressive and there is no 'cure' on earth, but for now, he is pain free and can work and move. The dr was amazed that Jim has improved so much since June, especially since Jim had to quit all the prescription medications that were causing so many ill effects. He is now on a mild analgesic and doing well. This can only be God's hand on Jim. Sick or well, He loves us all so much and we will praise Him for who He is!

I want to Thank all of you for your prayers..I am home from the hospital and went back to the Dr. yesterday ..He says it may take 3 to 4 months for all my strength to come back and my iron to build up..But God has been so good to me and I am feeling so much better.. Thank you again for your prayers. And Thank You for the cards

I want to Thank all of you for your prayers..I am home from the hospital and went back to the Dr. yesterday ..He says it may take 3 to 4 months for all my strength to come back and my iron to build up..But God has been so good to me and I am feeling so much better.. Thank you again for your prayers. And Thank You for the cards

Your prayers were answered, THANY YOU!!!! I just got news that the tumor I have on my brain since I was 26, is now gone thank you all...

I had requested prayer for our adoption, a few weeks ago. That same day we were put in contact with an attorney who could help us here in Davenport. We will finalize the adoptions of our 5 and 6 yr. olds this Thursday, May 7th. We are so thankful for God's faithfulness. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

I want to thank the many people who prayed for our son David. He was struggling with a decision to either stay in law enforcement or quit. We asked for prayers for the Lord to direct him in this decision and for all of us to accept the answer. David had a meeting with his captain this week and they came to a mutual decision for David to quit the Moline Police department. He is a rookie and not yet on his own. He felt he needed to make this decision before going any further. I feel blessed that this decision was made. I as a mother do not want my son to be in this profession if he is not sure and not 100% committed. I am seeing a new son, one that is happy and says he feels relieved. Thank you for all your prayers. We feel they were answered and now pray that David finds another path and finds another job as he has a new home, car and is engaged. Another answered prayer is that his fiance and David have been attending church with us. Praise God.

Thank you all for your prayers for my aunt Netris. She's being released from the hospital today. Her heart is good. There was some blockage and they cleaned it out. There putting a new stent in there and she's good to go. She says shes quitting smoking!!!!

Thank you for praying for me.I do have a job and have chosen to go with Rock Island County-Oak Glen for a number of reasons (after payerful consideration).It is not always the most obvious choice, sometimes God brings something better when we least expect it if we are willing to listen and obey. Praising and thanking our most awesome God, redeemer, healer, provider today, In His love, Mary C.

God heals and is retoring me. I loved the Spiritual Growth Seminar. It stretched my faith even more. Be blessed today, Jennifer Sergeant

Julie Grafton - mother of Jim and Lynn Grafton. She is home from Iowa City after suffering a second brain hemorrhage in 2 months. She is doing better, but continues to be confused. Please continue praying for her continued recovery and also for our father has he is taking care of her. Thank you for your prayers.