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Join us on Saturday, September 21,
for the Songs of Autumn Concert with
Sam Kauffman!
At 5:00 PM there will be a potluck dinner and a time to meet Sam. The concert will begin at 7:00 PM.
We hope to see you there!
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The Local Church is Her Heart - Heart of Longmont
by Sandi Austin If you are planning to attend the Songs of Autumn Concert with Sam Kauffman, congratulations! You're in for a treat when the nationally and internationally known Christian singer and...
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heartoflongmont.org
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from Rod Edmonds, Treasurer
Let me start by apologizing for the length of this message. If you are like most people, you prefer messages that are short and sweet, and when it comes to finance and numbers, the less the better.
The reason for the length of the message is that we are behind in bringing you up to date on our current financial status and some of the things we are addressing. I promise, future updates will be more frequent and shorter!
Year to Date Financial Performance
Through July, we have income of $210,464 and expenses of $234,420 for a loss of $23,956. Our income is less than last year and less than our budget even though our expenses are down from last year and less than our budget. While we are doing a good job of managing our costs, our income shortfall is larger than our ability to reduce costs. Traditionally, we have seen stronger giving in the last four months of the year while our costs remain relatively stable. For us to get close to our budget, this trend will need to continue in 2019.
You might ask how we can fund a deficit of almost $24,000; in the short term, we can handle that with our cash reserves which were built up in prior years. The Church continues to have a strong balance sheet, although it won’t be as strong at the end of this year if we finish the year with a loss.
Facility
Many of you know our Church sustained significant roof damage in last year’s hail storm. Our Trustees have been working with our insurance carrier and a contractor to determine what repairs are necessary and how much the carrier will pay versus what we will need to pay. As of today, it appears the estimated cost of the repairs is $65,000 and we have a $50,000 deductible. Trustees are looking at options to fund the deductible, which will include a Capital campaign commencing early in 2020. In addition to the roof repairs, Trustees and Church Council will evaluate other facility needs as we look at expanding our ministry of putting more of God’s love into the world. In the meantime, Trustees are moving forward with the roof repairs so they can be completed before inclement weather sets in this fall.
Bottom Line
Over the next several months, we will be conducting our annual stewardship campaign, planning for a capital campaign and preparing our budget for 2020. This is all in addition to finishing 2019 on a strong note. The key to successfully completing all these activities is your generosity!
So, what can you do? Continue to be generous in your gifts of time, energy and money…these allow us to be generous in sharing more of God’s love to those in need.
For those who have pledged and are current, thank you!
For those who were not able to pledge but are faithfully giving…thank you!
For all of us, prayerfully consider how you can best support your Church. For those who have been blessed to have something left over at the end of the month, consider an additional gift…it will be much appreciated and rest assured, it will be put to good use!
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Join us in enjoying lots of fellowship on
Wednesday Oct 2 at 10:15 am
as we gather on the stage to sort through the racks and piles of costumes and accessories so they will be ready for upcoming holiday productions!
Some costumes may need to be repaired so if you sew, and are willing to help in this way,
please contact
Marty Allison at 303-772-7816.
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Agape Safe Haven is Longmont’s only sober Christian homeless ministry, which reaches out to homeless brothers and sisters by offering overnight shelter. They also provide counseling services from a licensed psychotherapist, assistance with resume writing, interviewing skills workshops, and much more. If you are interested in volunteering with this great service, please contact Communications Director Jessica Bennett at
agapesafehaven.jessica@gmail.com.
With the 2019-2020 winter sheltering season approaching, they are reaching out for donations of paper goods, over-the-counter meds, kitchen items, laundry items, pantry items, and bathroom cleaner items, to name a few. See below for a selection of their needs, or visit the Hospitality Desk for a printed list.
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- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Plastic cutlery
- Paper Cups
- Trash bags
- Sandwich bags
- Reusable plastic food containers
- Boxes of Kleenex
- Band aids
- Neosporin
- Tums
- Eye drops
- Allergy Tablets
- Multipurpose contact solution
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- Laundry Soap
- Fabric softener
- Stain remover
- Dryer sheets
- Bleach
- Bathroom cleaner
- Lysol
- Tub and tile cleaner
- Peanuts
- Snack crackers
- Cookie packages
- Protein bars
- Coffee
- Tea
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- Women's sports bras
- Women's t-shirts
- Women's sweat pants
- Women's socks
- Men's t-shirts
- Men's underwear
- Men's long socks (black and white)
- Hand and feet warmers
- Gift cards for King Soopers, Walmart, Safeway
- Hair cut vouchers
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September Compassion Offering
We have a CROP Hunger Walk donation page for our September Compassion Offering! Follow the link below to make a donation:
Please feel free to share the link!
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Updates from Our
Outreach Team
The Outreach Team reports that $701 was donated to the Greenwood Animal Rehabilitation Center in the month of July. Also, $706 was donated to Wild Plum in August. Jan Timmons reports: "I am so glad we were able to collect so much to help their program." Thank you, everyone, for donating!
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Please find below a selection of articles from the United Methodist News Service:
www.umnews.org
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African bishops oppose separation plans | United...
By Eveline Chikwanah Sept. 9, 2019 | MUTARE, Zimbabwe (UM News) Other Manual Translations: í•śęµě–´ portuguĂŞs español View More Do you have a question about The United Methodist Church? This is the place to get answers. Ask The UMC, a ministry of...
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Creation care gets traction as priority | United...
Armed with information from a school report by her daughter, Elan Brown addressed the Florida Annual Conference in June in Lakeland, Florida. "Our earth was founded upon the seas and waters and we have been commanded to care for it," Brown said.
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Wheelchair opens new doors for girl in rural Zimbabwe |...
By the Rev. Taurai Emmanuel Maforo Sept. 6, 2019 | MUREWA, Zimbabwe (UM News) Other Manual Translations: í•śęµě–´ portuguĂŞs español View More Do you have a question about The United Methodist Church? This is the place to get answers. Ask The UMC, a...
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Fire Destroys Sheraden Church
A four-alarm fire caused extensive damage to the Sheraden United Methodist Church in Pittsburgh on Monday afternoon, Sept. 9. With much of the roof burned away, a city inspector on the scene said the building would be condemned.
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www.wpaumc.org
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What does it mean to be a member? - The United Methodist ...
The Christian faith was never intended to be a solo journey. The first followers of Jesus came together for teaching, meals, prayers, and more (Acts 2:42). For United Methodists, membership means being part of a fellowship of followers of Jesus...
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Bilingual Academy for Spiritual Formation
THE ACADEMY FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION WILL HOST BILINGUAL (Spanish + English) TWO-YEAR ACADEMY IN 2020 Nashville, TN-The Academy for Spiritual Formation announces it will host a Bilingual (Spanish + English) Two-Year Academy in 2020. This is the...
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www.upperroom.org
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Filipino bishops back church unity | United Methodist...
The Philippines Central Conference College of Bishops has signed a resolution "intensely" opposing dissolution of The United Methodist Church. The bishops' resolution recommended restructuring that would allow for regional autonomy to deal with...
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Education equals hope for Kenyan orphans | United...
By Gad Maiga Sept. 12, 2019 | NAIVASHA, Kenya (UM News) More than 200 orphans and vulnerable young people have hopes for a brighter future as new graduates of theInua Partners in Hope program. The students, the third graduating class, celebrated...
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Switzerland pastors launch 'Save our food' | United...
Sept. 11, 2019 | DAVOS, Switzerland (UM News) United Methodist pastor Stefan Pfister and Mathias Marmet, pastor of a local Pentecostal congregation, turned a dream of stopping food waste into reality with the launch of "Save Our Food."
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Drawing on shared Methodist roots, Claremont theology...
Claremont professor Frank Rogers illustrates a theological concept for seminary student Kate Kilroy during an introduction to religious education course at Willamette University on Aug. 28, 2019 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) When Frank Rogers ...
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www.salemreporter.com
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United Methodist News Hosts Pre-General Conference...
Office of Public Information United Methodist Communications presscenter@umcom.org For Immediate Release September 10, 2019 Nashville, Tenn.: United Methodist News will host a pre-General Conference news briefing Jan. 23-24, 2020, at the Omni...
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Press Release: Wespath Benefits and Investments to Hold...
For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa L. Drew Managing Director, Communications 847-866-4111 ldrew@wespath.org Glenview, IL-Wespath Benefits and Investments (Wespath) invites interested participants and constituents to address the board of...
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www.wespath.org
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First church in Africa becomes reconciling | United...
By Heather Hahn Sept. 9, 2019 | UM News Other Manual Translations: português español View More Do you have a question about The United Methodist Church? This is the place to get answers. Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, ...
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Women theologians: Following in the footsteps | United...
By the Rev. Thomas Kim Sept. 12, 2019ă…ŁSEOUL, Korea (UM News) Other Manual Translations: í•śęµě–´ View More Do you have a question about The United Methodist Church? This is the place to get answers. Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist...
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Young people march for change in Angola | United...
Nearly a thousand young United Methodists took to the streets of Luanda recently to march against different ills that afflict the Angolan society. Members of the church's youth organization spoke out about domestic violence, drug and alcohol...
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See the footprint of the UMC in Flint - The Michigan...
See the history of a problem and solutions organized by partners, including The United Methodist Church, in a new documentary, "Flint: The Poisoning of an American City." Greg Timmons shares. September 11, 2019 | FLINT, Michigan - For the past...
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michiganumc.org
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Duke Divinity School Launches Black Pastoral Leadership...
Duke Divinity School will launch a five-year multidisciplinary collaboration that will bring scholars and pastoral leaders together to identify and develop models for strengthening leadership in the black church and beyond, Divinity School Dean...
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divinity.duke.edu
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United Methodist churches invited to Unwrap Christmas in ...
September 5, 2019 Office of Public Information United Methodist Communications presscenter@umcom.org Nashville, Tennessee - When it comes to what matters most at Christmas, people say that it's spending time with family and friends. United...
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Five ways to celebrate Hispanic heritage month | ResourceUMC
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time when all United Methodists in the United States can celebrate diversity and the positive contributions of their Hispanic/Latino brothers and sisters to their communities and congregations. During the Sept....
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www.resourceumc.org
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Songs of Autumn Concert - Heart of Longmont
The abundance of autumn is everywhere. The harvest of wheat, apples, pears, pumpkins, and nuts is awe-inspiring. God invites us to celebrate by coming together for an evening concert - Songs of Autumn ...
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heartoflongmont.org
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The Jesus Seminar on the Road is coming to First United Methodist Church of Boulder (15
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and Spruce) on 9/27-28 with presentations by scholars Ally Kateusz and Perry V. Kea! Mark your calendars now for “Jesus and Paul, Sex and Power.” This seminar explores how the historical Jesus handled issues of gender and sexuality, and also how Paul understood social relations, including same-sex relationships. The weekend begins with an evening program on Fri, 9/27, and continues with several daytime sessions on Sat, 9/28; attend all, or select the ones that pique your interest. Absolutely EVERYONE is welcome! To learn more and register, please visit the church’s website:
www.fumcboulder.org
. Sign up by 9/20 for best prices.
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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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