
April 7th
Good Friday
Remember the Story
Daniel Johansen
Daniel is a beard growing, baby/kid whisperer, steak eating, disc golf amateur whom volunteers at Heritage in the youth group. He lives a blessed and highly favored life. He hopes to lovingly challenge and grow depths of perspective in those around him. A fun fact about Daniel is that 2 years ago his birthday was on Easter!
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But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”
—Luke 23:34 (NASB)
Kyla Richardson
Kyla Richardson is a military kid who has lived in five different states and has grown up in a Christian home. She is 18 and a senior in high school graduating this spring. She plans on attending college in the fall of 2023 working to get a masters degree in Christian counseling, majoring in both psychology and ministry. She hopes to help and guide others through the hard and low times in life with the truth and peace that God gives us. She hopes to always reflect the Mighty Counselor.
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“Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
—Luke 23:43 (NIV)
Jesse Jones
Jesse Jones is the Director of Lighthouse Beginnings, a certified peer support specialist, and certified in mental health first aid. Jesse works with individuals coming out of addiction and or incarceration. He has a heart for the broken and underprivileged and is passionate to see individuals and families restored and equipped to be successful members in our community.
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When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.”
—John 19:26-27 (NIV)
Dan Wileman
Dan and his wife Joan, have been attending Heritage Church since 1992. They love being part of this church family and have been part of many ministries. This includes Bible Studies, Lifegroups, The Deacon Team, MPact, Vision Team, Membership group, Sound Team and much more.
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And about three o’clock Jesus shouted with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God , my God, why have you forsaken me?”
—Matthew 27:46 (NET)
Ben Bernatsky
Ben and his wife Tabitha, have four crazy kiddos together. Ben has been an active and committed volunteer in the Heritage Evergreen Kid’s ministry for the last 9 years.
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Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said “I am thirsty.”
—John 19:28 (NIV)
Rachel Beard
Rachel will have been married to Lead Pastor Heath Beard for 25 years come this August 2023. They have 4 beautiful children together. Rachel enjoys spending time outside working on their family’s little farm. She is often referred to as the “Chicken Lady” due to her love for her flock.
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When He had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.”
—John 19:30 (NIV)
Lowell Clarke
Lowell has had the opportunity to pastor at several churches in both Minnesota and North Dakota. He is presently serving as our Classics Pastor here at Heritage. He is a graduate of NCU. He is married to is beautiful wife, Lila, and together they have 3 wonderful children and 10 amazing grandchildren.
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Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my Spirit!” When He had said this, He had breathed His last.
—Luke 23:46 (NIV)