Circuit Church Conference and Church Council Meeting -...
Facebook Twitter Google+ Gmail Print Friendly Everyone is invited to attend the church council meeting on Wednesday, December 11, starting at 7:00 PM. We will be voting on several important issues in preparation for the following Sunday's Circuit ...
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Children’s Christmas Program This Sunday
"A Boy Named Nick"
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Please join us for worship this Sunday at 10:00 am for our annual Children’s Christmas Program. This year they will tell the story of “A Boy Named Nick.” Full of music and fun, you won’t want to miss this. Is Christmas all about getting as many presents as we can, or is it about more? Come and find out this Sunday, December 8, at 10:00 am!
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Building Hope and Dignity - Heart of Longmont
by Sandi Austin "I do believe God's primary agent of restoration and transformation of society was given to the church." ~ Ken Cruz Missionary Ken Cruz is the focus of our December/Christmas...
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Ken Cruz – Our Missionary in Cambodia
Our Christmas Offering - $2,500
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by Marty Allison
We have helped support Ken’s missionary salary since 2013! Ken was born in the Philippines and has been serving in Cambodia since 2007. He and his wife have 2 sons and they have lived in Laos and Cambodia for almost 30 years. Ken has a Diploma in Forestry, a BA in Economics, and a Masters in Organizational Leadership.
Heart of Longmont, along with about 8 other churches, support Ken’s salary. Our share is $2,500 each year. That is why we make it our special Christmas and Easter Offering because it is a special commitment that we have undertaken. Please help us meet this financial opportunity to continue supporting Ken’s work in Cambodia. Remember we have a special tie with Cambodia through Thy & Kim Ear, Kim & Vannary Oun, Kang & Kimberly Sam, Kailla, Sovann, Kameron, and Sofia.
Ken works with the Community Health and Agriculture Development Program (CHAD). He is focused on church/community-based development, organizational development and program consulting. Much of his work has been among the poor in holistic community development. Ken shares that his compassion for the poor was nurtured through the modeling of his physician father who gave free medical services to the poor and sick.
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UMW MEMBERS are invited to a
CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST
this Saturday, Dec. 7, 9am to 10am
in the Parlor.
The purpose:
—to share some Christmas cheer
—to elect UMW 2020 Leadership
—to evaluate Holiday Fair.
The breakfast will end at 10am and the Leadership Team will hold a brief monthly meeting following the breakfast.
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Thank You from the HoL Youth
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The youth would like to extend a huge thank you for the support for this year's Christmas fundraiser. The items can be picked up immediately following service this Sunday December 8th in the Gallery. We were able to raise approximately $2,000 this year! We have decided to donate 10% of our profits to a charity chosen by the youth as a way to 'pass it on'. For this fundraiser, the youth have chosen to support Deaf Overcoming Violence through Empowerment (DOVE), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to serving victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Colorado Deaf community. Thank you again for your continued support!
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2019 Christmas Poinsettias
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As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ throughout December and especially on Christmas Eve, we would like to enhance the beauty of our sanctuary with poinsettia plants. You can help us with this by ordering one or more poinsettia plants with a Poinsettia Order Form, which can be found at the Hospitality Desk or as an insert in your Bulletin on Sunday.
You may place your filled-out order form and a check payable to the Heart of Longmont in the offering plate on Sunday, or bring it to the church office during the week. The poinsettia(s) you order may may be taken home after the 7:00 pm Christmas Eve service.
The cost per plant is $13.00. The last day to order poinsettias is Sunday, December 22.
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Christmas Eve Services - Heart of Longmont
Join the Heart of Longmont for Christmas Eve services on Tuesday, December 24! At 4:30 PM we will have a family-oriented worship celebration, and at 7:00 PM will be our traditional worship service....
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The Longs Peak Chorus, smaller ensembles, and quartets will be performing their annual Christmas Concerts on Friday, December 20th at 7:00 PM and Saturday, December 21st at 2:30 PM
at the Heart of Longmont Methodist Church.
The chorus will be singing several new and exciting Christmas songs this year. The Longs Peak Chorus has been actively singing in Longmont since 1948. Special guest performers will be the 5280 Youth Chorus, a group of young men and women from Denver.
Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. Children 12 and under are free.
The Chorus will be donating $2 of every ticket to H.O.P.E.
Tickets can be purchased from chorus and church members Keith Watson, Bob Plass, or Dave Waddell.
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from Rod Edmonds
Joan and I have talked for years about visiting the Holy Land…and now it is time to stop talking about it and start planning it.
So, what does a ‘Pilgrimage to the Holy Land’ look like? Well, think of walking in the land of Jesus and the Bible; exploring Biblical sites—the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Nazareth, Capernaum and more—and experiencing contemporary life in this important center of faith.
Our plan is to go in 2021 (yes, we are starting the discussion early). However, prior to making arrangements, we thought this might be a wonderful way to share an experience with our Church community.
On December 8, after the Church service, we will host an information sharing session for anyone even remotely interested in a trip to the Holy Land. Reverend David and Keith and Mary Ann Watson will join us to share first-hand accounts of their trips.
Please join us at 11:30 am in the Parlor on December 8. Our discussion should last no more than an hour.
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign
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It’s the time of year when we see those red kettles again at all the grocery stores and other places around town. The funds received from this Salvation Army bell-ringing campaign will stay in our St. Vrain Valley community and will be used to help with rent assistance, homelessness prevention, utility assistance, and emergency shelter.
We will be working at the North Hover Street Safeway Store on Saturday, December 14, and Saturday, December 21. This year we will be staffing both of the entrances to the store, so we will need two teams for each two hour shift from 9 AM to 9 PM. This is a great opportunity for families or grandparents with their grandkids to experience helping others during the holiday season.
Sign-up sheets will be on the Information Desk in the Gallery starting November 24.
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These are the girls from Girl Scout Troop 70274 who meet here at Heart of Longmont every Wednesday!
There will be a collection jar in the West Airlock for you to leave your pop-tabs to help their efforts!
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Student Care Packages
Each year our United Methodist Women like to remember students in our church family who are pursuing post high school training and undergraduate degrees with a care package. These packages are sent out in late February. If you would like your student to receive a package, please submit their name and spring address to Becky Vancura no later than January 6th. Text 720-771-7746 or Email becky.vancura@gmail.com
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Blessing Bags
Blessing Bags were assembled following the Feeding Our Souls dinner. There are boxes next to the main entrance and the West airlock containing these bags – please take one or two and keep them in your car. When you see someone asking for help, offer one of these bags instead of money.
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We will continue to put Blessing Bags together after Feeding Our Souls (3rd Wednesday of the month). Your donations of any of these items is greatly appreciated!
Find the Blessing Bags box in the Gallery:
- Socks
- Water bottles
- Protein snacks
- Chap stick
- Tooth brush and paste
- Hand wipes
- Granola bars
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What's Going On Up There???
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You may have heard that our roof needs some repairs. We will be starting a capital campaign after the first of the year to address the roof repairs, but you can give before the end of the year towards the roof so you can get the best tax breaks for 2019.
Want to understand why we need these repairs? Watch the video below and see for yourself!
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Please find below a selection of articles from the United Methodist News Service:
www.umnews.org
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US dips below majority of membership | United Methodist...
By Heather Hahn Nov. 25, 2019 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) The U.S.'s majority status in The United Methodist Church is coming to an end - and may be there already. That's according to projections from the denomination's General Council on...
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A HAPI spark of light grows in Haiti - The Michigan...
HAPI has been changing lives in Mizak since 2007. Mario Damis, Coordinator of HAPItech, came to Michigan to give an update on the work of Haitian Assets for Peace International. KAY DEMOSS Senior Content Editor, Michigan Conference Last week Jim...
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Donalsonville group repairs roofs, restores hope
By Kara Witherow, Editor When Hurricane Michael tore through southwest Georgia last year, high winds and falling trees destroyed homes and damaged roofs. More than a year later, blue tarps still dot the landscape, covering hundreds of homes still ...
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Making medical care more affordable in Congo | United...
By Philippe Kituka Lolonga Nov. 22, 2019 | BUKAVU, Congo (UM News) The United Methodist Church in Congo is helping make medical treatment more affordable for the country's most vulnerable. The Vulnerable Association of Savings and Credit helps...
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Observe World AIDS Day 2019 Dec. 1
World AIDS Day is on Sunday, December 1 this year, but for 37 million people around the world, living with HIV and AIDS is an everyday reality. Millions who don't know their status are at risk of infection or spreading infection, which also...
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www.epaumc.org
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Bishops' group backs US regional conference | United...
The effort to create a new United Methodist structure for U.S. decision-making received a boost from bishops in Africa, Europe and the Philippines. "The central conference bishops will promote and solidly support the U.S. regional conference...
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United Methodist pens first book at 104 years old |...
She is a mother of eight, a grandmother, human rights activist, teacher, preacher, pastor's wife and the only surviving founding member of Rukwadzano RweWadzimai, the Zimbabwe Episcopal Area's women's organization. Now, 104-year-old Martha...
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Marvin United Methodist Church celebrates stained glass...
TYLER, Texas (KETK)- Marvin Methodist church held a special dedication ceremony on Sunday to celebrate their restored stained-glass windows that were originally built in 1891. The 36 windows that surround the sanctuary makeup 5,000 square feet...
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www.easttexasmatters.com
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Home Away From Home
In 2017, in a span of about two weeks, two students at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia committed suicide on campus. In response to the tragedy, Dan Read, the pastor at Greers Chapel United Methodist Church, began a program to pair...
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Dean Jan Love to serve as Emory's interim provost
Dear Emory Community: I am delighted to announce that Jan Love, dean of Candler School of Theology, will serve as interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, effective December 16.
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What do the candles in our Advent wreath mean? | The...
The Advent wreath was originally a German and Scandinavian home devotional practice used to mark the four weeks of Advent. Although many symbols have been attributed to it since that time, it was originally intended as a way to mark the Advent...
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Filipino United Methodists focus on HIV epidemic |...
United Methodist leaders and youth are among those collaborating on ways to stop the "ugly and alarming" rise in HIV cases in the Philippines. HIV and AIDS is a national emergency in the country, said Wilfredo C. Ramos, a United Methodist and...
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Annual Conference approves reduced 2020 budget -...
CCFA Chair Stephanie Uhl presents the 2020 budget at the Annual Conference Special Session on Nov. 16, 2019. Approximately 550 clergy and lay members gathered Nov.
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Feeding the World Together: Teens and Adults Pack...
By Brett Hetherington* For the past five years the East Ohio Conference Young People's Ministries has sponsored Project Feed, an event where teens and youth leaders, pastors, parents and other volunteers gather to assemble simple meals that are...
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eocumcnews.com
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Webinar Series - Dementia and the Church
More than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. An estimated 5.8 million Americans live with Alzheimer's, and that number is climbing. How can churches respond? How can churches equip...
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www.umcdiscipleship.org
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office@heartoflongmont.org / 303-776-3523 / WIFI Password HOL2016M
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Worship: Sundays at 10:00 AM
- Nursery available during service -
Join us for coffee & fellowship before & after service
Children & Youth Sunday School at 9:00 AM
Adult Sunday School Classes:
Adventurer’s – Room 208, 9:00 AM
Faith and Reason – Room 110, 8:30 AM
Horizon’s – Room 104, 8:45 AM
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Carol Barnett
Office Manager
Monday 9am-3pm, Tuesday 10am-2pm
Wednesday 10am-3pm, Thursday 9am-2pm
Devon Towry
Digital Content
Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm
Sandi Austin
Print Content
Tuesday-Wednesday 12pm-3pm, Friday 9am-12pm
Carol Wiggins
Accounts
Tuesday-Thursday 9am-3pm, Friday 9am-12pm
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