THANK YOU
from Pastor David Burt
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As you know, as part of The United Methodist Church's Baptismal Covenant and ceremony, new members promise to faithfully participate in our local congregation through their prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. As a congregation, we affirm as part of that ceremony our obligation to support the church through our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
While we routinely acknowledge everyone’s participation in meeting these promises, we don’t always lift up our Church leadership for what they have provided in terms of presence and service. As we begin the transition of Church leadership for 2020, I want to give a special shout out to those who have served in leadership roles in 2019 (and in some cases for many years prior to 2019) and who will be rotating off committees in 2020.
- Clint Schahrer (Chair Church Council)
- Jamie Bowland (Annual Conference Delegate)
- Mark Vancura (Finance Chair)
- John Grafelman (Chair SPRC)
- Jean Malchow (Co-chair SPRC)
- Keith Watson Chair (Endowment & Planned Giving)
- Nancy Hand (Nominations)
- Tim Bradley (Nominations)
- Tom Beaton (SPRC)
- Corey Bone (Trustees)
- Richard Fushia (Trustees)
- Darcy Palmer (Outreach)
- Jean Malchow (Outreach)
- Karl Scott (Outreach)
- Karen Moore (Outreach)
- Joelean Greenhalge (Church Records & History)
- Tami Beaton (Foundation Fund)
- Alberta Slauson (Memorials)
- Bob Hiller (Hospitality)
- Kerri Hickman (Safety)
Not included above are many others who have supported our various ministry areas. To you as well go our many thanks.
If you see one of these people, or know of someone I missed, please add your words of thanks. They have given a lot in support of our efforts to put more of God’s love into the world.
Thank you again for making our church the Heart of Longmont!
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Children are Compassion Offering Focus - Heart of Longmont
by Sandi Austin "If those children are unresponsive, maybe you can't teach them yet, but you can love them. And if you love them today, maybe you can teach them tomorrow." ~ Jeffrey R. Holland Since...
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JUST MERCY
Movie Showing
January 11, 2020
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Bryan Stevenson’s 2014 New York Times best seller
Just Mercy has been made into a movie and will be showing in Longmont beginning in January.
Just Mercy was one of the reads for the United Methodist Women and it tells the story of Stevenson’s struggle as a young lawyer to find justice for a black man falsely convicted of murder in Alabama. Jamie Foxx, who plays the condemned man in the movie, says this is quite possibly the most important movie he has ever made.
Pastor David would like to have a group of people from the church join him at the theater to watch this film on
Saturday, January 11 at 12:30 at the Regal Theater in Longmont. We will enjoy some discussion afterwards. Just so we have an idea how many may attend we have a sign-up list on the Hospitality Desk in the Gallery.
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Join us again for food and fellowship! Wednesday, January 15th in Wesley Hall from 5PM - 7PM. Stay as you are able to help take down Christmas decorations throughout the church.
Dinner is FREE! and a free-will offering to offset costs is optional. Invite a neighbor and come and enjoy a delicious meal!
- Spaghetti and Meatballs (gluten free spaghetti also available)
- Fresh salad
- Italian bread
- Dessert
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Meal Volunteers Needed for HOPE
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HOPE (Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement) needs volunteers from Heart of Longmont to provide meals for the homeless the fourth Wednesday of every month. Two volunteers are needed each month. One volunteer will make a main dish for ten people, the other will make a side dish for ten people. There is a sign-up sheet in the Gallery at the Hospitality Desk.
Some possibilities for main dishes include: casseroles, lasagna, spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, burritos, hot dogs, hot sandwiches. Some possibilities for side dishes are green salad, potato salad, macaroni salad, fruit salad.
A foil pan and lid will be provided to you for the main dish and side dish. They will be given to you the week before the dishes are to be delivered.
Your dish should be ready by 4:45 PM the fourth Wednesday of the month you have chosen and will be picked up at your house by Marge Clydesdale.
Thank you for helping with this important outreach project. We are making a day a little bright for those in need! God bless you!
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Adventurers Adult Sunday School
New Study Starting Jan 12
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The Adventurers Adult Sunday School will begin their next study on
Sunday, Jan. 12th at 9:00 am in room 208. We will be reading the book
Rogue Saints, Spirituality for Good-Hearted Heathens by Jerry Herships. We would love to have you join us! This will be a short 5-week study. If you have any questions, please contact Tricia Grafelman at 303-505-3678 or grafsanatomy@gmail.com
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It is my pleasure to announce the pending arrival of the
FIRST ANNUAL TERRESA AND JAMES CURTS MEMORIAL CHILI COOK OFF,
so mark
February 16 on your calendar, start gathering ingredients and dust off the ol' Crock Pot.
Watch this space for information on new voting procedures, fantastic prizes and, with some luck, entertainment. With some good luck the entertainment won’t make it!
Festivities commence in Wesley Hall after worship service and should end after the winner is announced and prior to nap time.
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Starting Anew - Heart of Longmont
by Sandi Austin Ready or not, here it comes! The end of one decade and the start of a brand new one! It doesn't seem possible, but it's a reality. As we prepare to embark on this new chapter, we tend...
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Tricia Grafelman shared some great photos from the HOPE Christmas Dinner.
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Kelly Corne, a single mother of 2 girls in Carmen's Girl Scout troop was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall. She had a double mastectomy in October and Carmen wanted to share prayer shawls with Kelly, Kira, and Aliya. She chose them all with great care. Please read Kelly's response:
"I cannot tell you how touched I was when Carmen handed me the blankets today. It literally brought tears to my eyes. When she told me about the prayers that had been said it was even more meaningful. That blanket is such a gift and I will treasure it always. It felt a bit fitting as well because I have been praying so hard that chemo wouldn’t be necessary and I found out today that I won’t need it.
I truly don’t have the words to thank you for your kindness.
Thank you so much, to you, Carmen, and all who worked on the blankets."
Thank you, Catherine Murphy, for sharing this with us!
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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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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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Diverse leaders' group offers separation plan | United...
A diverse, 16-member group of United Methodist bishops and other leaders has offered a proposal that would preserve The United Methodist Church while allowing traditionalist-minded congregations to form a new denomination. The separating group...
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www.umnews.org
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UM Men 2019 wrap-up
UM Men 2019 wrap-up General Commission on UM Men In 2019, the General Commission on UM Men began hammering out a new mission statement, and they agreed that no matter what happens at the 2020 General Conference, they will continue to minister to...
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www.gcumm.org
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WCC general secretary, with urgent concern, calls for...
"Kids + adults co-creating a better future" read the sign of a participant of the climate strike march in New York, September 2019. Photo: Marcelo Schneider/WCC 19 December 2019 In a pastoral letter to the global fellowship, World Council of...
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www.oikoumene.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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