The year was 1959.
Do you remember where you were and what you were doing?
Big things were happening at 350 11th Ave. A new building welcomed the Longmont Methodist Congregation. If you were a part of that historic move and have memories to share, please contact Ann Yoder at 303 772-8294 or gordyoder@msn.com. First-hand recollections are great but stories passed down from family or friends are also welcomed. Your true story or tall tale will highlight our celebration Sunday in November!
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from Rod Edmonds, Treasurer
In the Pulse last month, I promised two things: More frequent updates on our financial performance and shorter updates. Hopefully this meets both objectives.
First, let me say "thank you" to those that responded positively to last month’s challenge. September was a good month, with income from pledged and unpledged contributions of nearly $40,000 ($6,700 more than last year and $13,900 more than August). This, together with investment income and lower than budgeted expenses, allowed us to reduce our deficit to just over $11,000 (down from $24,000 in my last report).
While our pledged and unpledged contributions are still behind our expectations/budget, September giving represents a significant step up. Again, THANK YOU!
As for expenses, everyone continues to do a good job managing expenses which are down from 2018 by $5,644 or 1.8%.
The Roof
Trustees continue to work 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 soon as we answer the questions "what needs to be done" and "how much will it cost", repairs will commence. The planning for a Capital campaign in early 2020 has also commenced. We will be set up to receive Capital Campaign contributions by the end of this year if this timing will be beneficial for tax planning purposes.
Bottom Line
We made very good progress in September in reducing our deficit. Now our challenge is to keep it up. As I said last month, the key to our financial results is in your giving of money…the keys to being the Heart of Longmont is your generosity in time, energy, and money which together allow us to be generous in sharing more of God’s love to those in need.
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Thank You from the Trustees - Heart of Longmont
The Trustees would like to send out a big THANK YOU to all who came to help on the All-Church Work Day! All of you made a big difference in our church building. There is always a lengthy list of items ...
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Supporting HoL in 2020 - Heart of Longmont
During this month of October we are inviting you to show your support for the mission and ministries of the Heart of Longmont by filling out a Commitment Card indicating your level of support...
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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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Win Ott, a long-time member of our church, is turning 90 on October 29th. For those who remember Win, and would like to send her a card, her address is:
Win Ott
The Bridge at Greeley
Box 34
4750 W 25th Street
Greeley, CO 80634
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October Compassion Offering: Pastor's Discretion Fund -...
by Rod Edmonds One thing all of us can be extremely proud of as members of Heart of Longmont is our rich history of putting more of God's love into the world through our support of wonderful...
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Methodists Helping Methodists Fund - Heart of Longmont
by Rod Edmonds Did you know you, as an individual, can invest your savings through the Mountain Sky United Methodist Foundation in accounts similar to CDs and Money Markets where you will earn...
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Petitions To Be Presented at the May 2020 UMC General...
Tricia Grafelman, Heart of Longmont's Lay Leader, and Pastor David recently attended the Leadership Institute at the Church of the Resurrection in Kansas City. While there, they heard presentations...
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Holy Closure for the Church of My Youth - Heart of Longmont
by Sandi Austin As I began working on a project for the Heart of Longmont this weekend, I started thinking about St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Aurora, my family's place of worship for many years. In...
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Please find below a selection of articles from the United Methodist News Service:
www.umnews.org
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UMCOR, partners start asylum seekers project | United...
United Methodists are initiating a three-year, $2 million pilot project to support asylum seekers in the U.S. and engage local church members as they embrace the biblical mandate of welcoming the stranger in their own communities.
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www.umnews.org
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Ebola training well received in Congo | United Methodist ...
After spending three weeks traveling around Congo to raise awareness and train health care workers about the spread of Ebola, Megan Klingler with the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries' Global Health unit said she is pleased with the...
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www.umnews.org
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Remembering Rep. Elijah Cummings - from Bishop Easterling
Today, as a community and a church, we turn to God, coming together in our grief as we mourn the passage of a national leader and son of Baltimore, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings. Our hearts cry out in sorrow at the loss of this faithful servant, ...
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www.bwcumc.org
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A Call for Prayer & Action in Central Texas Conference...
In the wake of a deadly shooting involving Fort Worth police, Bishop Lowry released the following statement, in which he calls for prayer and encourages Central Texas Methodists to not stop there, but to put their prayers into action and become...
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www.ctcumc.org
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Bishop Rosemarie Wenner: "Keep your eyes open and stand...
Our series of interviews with Thursdays in Black ambassadors highlights those who are playing a vital role in increasing the impact of our collective call for a world without rape and violence. Bishop Rosemarie Wenner is Geneva secretary of the...
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www.oikoumene.org
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Historic Houston Church Survives Fire
St. Mark's UMC in Houston survived a fire on Friday, Sept. 20. After the flames were extinguished, the community rallied around the church in efforts to preserve the historic structure. The restoration work continues, and members have found a...
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www.txcumc.org
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United Methodist bishops remember, honor Rev. Dr. Cain...
WASHINGTON, D. C - United Methodist bishops are honoring and remembering the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Cain Hope Felder, a distinguished scholar and first executive director of the Black Methodist for Church Renewal (BMCR), who passed at his home in ...
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www.unitedmethodistbishops.org
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Clergyman accused of sexual misconduct, abuse | United...
By Heather Hahn Oct. 17, 2019 | UM News Four women have brought formal accusations of sexual misconduct and abuse against a United Methodist clergyman who is prominent in interfaith work. The West Ohio Conference confirmed that the Rev.
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Challenges stack up for United Methodist school | United ...
The United Methodist Church's Chapanduka Secondary School is in crisis mode, facing multiple challenges, including a water shortage. The water situation is exposing the school's 516 students, 22 staff members and the community of more than 5,000...
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Hurricane Michael Tour Exemplifies Strength of Connection
October 10, 2018, will be a day not easily forgotten for thousands of people along the Gulf Coast. As with any traumatic event, the first year can be the hardest. For Hurricane Michael survivors, the first anniversary was an opportunity to...
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www.awfumc.org
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GOOD MORNING AMERICA: Family of four fosters, then...
By Erin Brady & Angeline Jane Bernabe VIDEO: How one couple helps foster siblings stay together Staci said she and Keith couldn't imagined their lives without the kids. Breakfast time can get really busy in most households, but it's hectic eight...
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www.circleofcare.org
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Bishops speak out on border crisis
DALLAS — Active and retired bishops of the South Central Jurisdiction have called for more attention to the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. They offer priorities in their joint letter, including "safe and humane care for...
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missouri-email.brtapp.com
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Videos offer insight into the UMC-Episcopal dialogue on...
For immediate release October 14, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United Methodist - Episcopal Church Dialogue Committee has released a series of videos highlighting shared ministries between the churches and discussing the current full communion...
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www.unitedmethodistbishops.org
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United Methodist works on amphibious rescue vehicle |...
By Gladys P. Mangiduyos Oct. 17, 2019 | CABANATUAN CITY, Philippines (UM News) An amphibious vehicle being developed by a United Methodist could help rescue and relief operations during frequent floods in the Philippines. Severe Weather...
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www.umnews.org
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Utilities' Proactive Power Shutoffs Heighten Memories of ...
10/11/2019 By Cate Monaghan Interim Director of Communications, CA-NV Conference of The UMC It was two years ago this week that a series of 250 wildfires erupted in Northern California and spread so quickly - owing to severe fire weather, or "red ...
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www.cnumc.org
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New 2019 annual conference reports posted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — United Methodist News is posting annual conference reports. New reports from the central conferences include Burundi, East Congo, Uganda-South Sudan and Rwanda Provisional's special session and regular meeting.
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www.umnews.org
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Meet Lurma Rackley: A True Legacy of the Civil Rights...
Growing up, Lurma Rackley had two constants in her life: activism in the quest for equal rights and an unbreakable connection to what is now The United Methodist Church. In Orangeburg, South Carolina, she and her sister helped their mother in the...
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www.ngumc.org
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Sparks UMC's activity mats help dementia patients
By Kara Witherow, Editor When Pat Scrogham's mother, Margery Resser, was living with dementia, Scrogham looked high and low for something to keep her mother's hands busy. "Their hands need to be moving," Scrogham said. She searched online but was ...
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www.sgaumc.org
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Global Mission Fellows Program seeks applicants
The Global Mission Fellows Program is accepting applications through Jan. 7. This two-year program is a way for young adults — ages 20 through 30 — to engage with local communities outside of their home context, connect...
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www.umcmission.org
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UMW Holiday Fair 2019 - Heart of Longmont
The annual UMW Holiday Fair will be Saturday, November 2, from 9am to 2pm in the Gallery, Parlor, and Wesley Hall at Heart of Longmont. There will be hand made crafts, homemade bakery items, candy, a...
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November 2nd is this year’s date for
UMW’s Holiday Fair!
For the past several years, we have had an upscale sale –
a Treasure Trove – of gently used items. Now is the time to be thinking of what you might have to donate ~ remember to ask your neighbors and friends too!
The Holiday Fair also offers a luncheon! Pulled pork sandwiches, chips, coleslaw, pickles, pie and drink will be served. All for $10!
We will accept donations on Sunday, October 27, in Wesley Hall.
Please contact Catherine Murphy 303.356.6528 if you have any questions or need to have items picked up.
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Items Needed for Care Packages - Heart of Longmont
Hello, My name is Matthew Fushia. I am a cub scout with Pack 673. I am working on my wolf rank right now. My den and I are working on a service project to send care packages to our troops overseas.
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Youth Christmas Fundraiser - Heart of Longmont
The Heart of Longmont Youth will be selling fresh Christmas wreaths, centerpieces, and Christmas reindeer October 13th through November 3rd. The beautiful 22-inch handmade, evergreen wreaths will be...
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Blessing Bags
Blessing Bags were assembled following the Feeding Our Souls dinner last Wednesday night. 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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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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