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Heart2Heart: Celebrating 20 Years of God’s Work

In our January devotion, we reflected on the gift of rest — stepping away from the rush and allowing the Lord to restore what had been worn down. And if we’re honest, sometimes that rest is less spa-day peaceful and more collapse-on-the-couch thankful kind of rest. But often, when we finally slow down enough to catch our breath, rest opens the door to reflection. As our hearts grow quieter, we begin to notice the many ways God has been at work — weaving faithfulness and purpose not only into our individual lives, but into the life of this ministry as well. It’s in that reflective space that we pause to recognize what He has done, celebrate His work among us, and look ahead to how He is still calling us to walk in the good works He has prepared.

This year, Heart2Heart Women’s Ministry steps into a meaningful milestone: 20 years of women walking heart-to-heart in faith, truth, and community. Not because of perfect planning or polished programs (or color-coordinated notebooks), but because God has been faithfully at work — shaping, growing, and using ordinary women for His extraordinary purposes.

Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God’s workmanship. That word implies intention, care, and design — not mass production. Nothing about this ministry, or your place in it, is accidental. Long before the first Bible study was opened, long before friendships were formed or prayers were whispered across tables, God had already prepared good works for us to walk in together.

From the very beginning, Heart2Heart has been guided by a simple yet powerful three-fold vision:

• To share the love of God with women through the study of His Word, grounding our hearts in truth rather than trends.

• To share the love of Christ through spiritual encouragement and support, walking alongside one another through both joy and hardship.

• To create a safe environment where women can freely share their hearts, knowing they are seen, heard, and valued.

Over the past 20 years, this vision has been lived out not just in lessons taught, but in lives touched — through quiet conversations, faithful mentoring, shared tears, laughter that caught us by surprise, and prayers offered when words felt hard to find. Women investing in women. Hearts being shaped as God gently works through relationships, one conversation at a time.

As we begin this anniversary year, we don’t just celebrate what God has done — we look ahead to what He is still doing. This ministry was never built on a stage or a schedule. It’s been built on obedience, availability, and a willingness to show up — sometimes confident, sometimes uncertain, but always trusting God to do the real work.

So this year is an invitation.

An invitation to remember the women who poured into you.
An invitation to step into encouragement, mentorship, or simply deeper presence.
An invitation to celebrate — not just a number of years, but a faithful God who continues to write the story.

Because Heart2Heart is not just something we attend.
It is something we belong to.
And together, we continue walking in the good work He prepared long ago.

Throughout this year, we’ll be celebrating 20 years of Heart2Heart — not all at once, but thoughtfully and intentionally, just as this ministry has always grown. Along the way, we’ll be sharing stories, hosting moments of celebration, and creating opportunities to gather, reflect, and give thanks for God’s faithfulness. We invite you to watch for these upcoming events and celebrations as they unfold throughout the year, and to join us as we honor where God has brought us from and look ahead to what He is still doing.

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Something looks a little… different 

As we step into our 20th anniversary year, Heart2Heart is kicking off the celebration with a little contest, we’ve quietly removed something familiar from our website. Here’s the fun part: the first person to reply and correctly tell us what’s missing will win a $20 Amazon gift card (one dollar for each year of God’s faithfulness!). Take a peek at the website, trust your Heart2Heart instincts, and reply as soon as you spot it. Ready… set… go!

WE HAVE A WINNER!

Congratulations Gerri Almond for correctly guessing that the Heart2Heart logo is missing from the newsletter. Your $20 Amazon gift card is on the way.

KEEP WATCHING FOR MORE 20TH ANNIVERSARY SURPRISES.

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Heart2Heart’s first Keep Growing workshop of 2026 is less than two weeks away. If you haven’t registered yet, there is still time, but not a lot so don’t wait too long.

The workshop will offer two exciting classes to help you “Keep Growing in 2026”.

DATE: February 7, 2026

LOCATION – Madison Heights FWB Church – Lexington, NC

TIMES: Check in starts @9:30

Session 1 – 10:00

Session 2 – 12:30

COST: $10/session or $25 for full day which includes lunch.

*Can’t do all day? No worries. We’ve got options. You can select Session 1 only, Session 2 only, or session plus lunch.

Morning Session – 10:00 – 11:30: “Sweater Weather”

Led by Amy Jo McCranie

As the cold days linger on let’s take a moment to thank God for the friends who help us to feel the warmth of His love. Whether through a note sent, a cup of coffee shared, taking time to encourage or praying for one another – like a warm sweater on a cold winter day, these are the things that give us that “warm fuzzy”. Let’s allow friendship to be the sweater our soul wears this winter!

Friendship is a gift from God. In this workshop Amy Jo will help you explore friendship from a biblical perspective.
-The qualities of godly friendships
-How to maintain healthy friendships
-Friendship with God

(Shhh! This is a surprise)
There will also be opportunity to explore your creative side

Lunch: 11:30 – 12:30

Afternoon Session – 12:30 – 2:00: “Verse Mapping: How to Get the Most Out of Scripture”

Led by Mikki Halbach

Have you ever read a Bible verse and thought, “There’s so much more here—I just don’t know how to find it”? Verse Mapping is a hands-on Bible study method designed to help you dig deeper into God’s Word. In this workshop, Mikki will show you how to explore the historical background, key words, original language, and related verses to uncover rich, meaningful truths in Scripture. Whether you’re new to Bible study or ready to take your time in the Word to the next level, this session will give you practical tools to slow down, ask the right questions, and walk away with a deeper understanding and a heart stirred by truth. Come with your curiosity—and leave with confidence!

Any materials needed for the workshops will be provided.

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FT. CASWELL RETREAT IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

 (A $50 deposit will hold your reservation.)      

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THOUGHTS FROM THE HEART

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