Sunday Worship will be on our YouTube channel this Sunday at 10AM.
Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel for
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A Message from Jamie Bowland |
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“Count your many blessings, name them one by one, / And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” Johnson Oatman Jr.
When you think about it, everything we are and have is a gift to us from the hands of our generous God.
Have you ever taken the time to just count all the blessings that you have? The simple things like breathing, smiling, seeing the beauty of the earth, hearing music, feeling the warmth of the sun, everything in creation is a gift from the hands of our generous God.
Think of all the people in your life that mean so much to you. They are a gift to you from God who has placed them in your life.
The truth about life is that everything we are and everything we have is a loving gift from the hands of a kind and generous God.
When we begin to count our blessings, we realize that God has blessed us abundantly. And if we feel any sense of gratitude for these blessings, we want to give to God appreciation for all God has first given us.
We need to say, “Thank you, God” for all the gifts we have been given by our gracious God. We give some of our time, talent, and treasure back to God not out of obligation, guilt, or a need to meet a church budget. We give to God “just to say thanks” for all that God has first created and given to us.
Gratitude to God is the fundamental scriptural reason and our motivation for giving our time in worship, our talent in service, and our financial gifts to support God’s ministry in the community and the world.
Take time to think about all the blessings in your life. In your mind count them one by one. Then thank God for everything you have been given. Then, give back to God out of gratitude your prayers, service, worship, and gifts.
~Jamie Bowland, Chair of HOL Finance
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Curious as to what Heart of Longmont's Holy Week schedule is? Look no further!
Palm Sunday Procession - April 10 @ 10AM
Tenebrae Good Friday Service - April 15 @ 7PM
Kids' Easter Egg Hunt - April 17 @ 9AM
Easter Sunday Service - April 17 @ 10 AM
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You are invited to the official Grand Opening of the Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains.
Yes, you heard that right!
Out Boulder County has moved the majority of our programs and administration into the newly minted Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains.
Some of you have already attended meetings or groups at the Center, so you might know part of the story of how we secured this space. But for the majority of you, this might be breaking news. One way or the other, the board, staff, and volunteers would like you to join us in this hard-fought community celebration.
Program
4:00 PM
Flag Raising
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Ribbon Cutting
4:30 PM
The Story of the Building
5:00 PM
Tours led by Board and Staff
5:30 PM
Stay and Be Social
We hope you will join us for this event which has been decades in the making!
Transportation to the Center is easy: walk or bike there on Cottonwood Trail, ride the bus, bring your electric car and charge it while we celebrate, or park your car in our lot.
COVID-19 vaccinations are highly recommended for attendance at the event. If you aren't vaccinated, masks are required. If you are vaccinated and wear a mask, good on you.
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Chef Hearty meal totes were filled March 28th with this yummy recipe.
Sesame Udon Noodle Bowl
Ingredients:
1 bunch of dried Udon Noodles
1 bunch steamed broccoli
2-3 large carrots, julienned (cut thinly)
1 large red bell pepper and 1 onion, thinly sliced
For the sesame dressing:
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 Tbsp. mirin (sweet rice wine)
3 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. hoisin sauce
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 Tbsp. chili-garlic paste
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press
1 tsp. fresh ginger, minced (Can add 1 pkg red pepper flakes if you really like spicy)
Instructions:
Whisk all ingredients for the sesame dressing in a measuring cup or bowl and set aside.
Boil water in a medium saucepan for Udon noodles and cook according to package directions Once done, drain, rinse and set side.
In a non stick frying pan over medium heat, pour 1/2 Tbsp. sesame dressing + 1/2 Tbsp veg oil into the pan, let heat up and then place carrots, bell peppers, onions in pan and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the broccoli into the pan, cook for 2 more minutes. Gently toss together the cooked udon noodles with the veggies and pour the sauce on top and mix. (Pour ~1/2 cup of the sauce first, then taste and add more as desired).
Top with additional sesame seeds before serving and enjoy!
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The United Methodists Association of Retired Clergy and Friends is hosting an informational discussion regarding churches staying or leaving the denomination. There has been a division in the denomination regarding organizational models, power of bishops, appointment of pastors, property questions, human sexuality among other points.
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Conference on World Affairs |
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The University of Colorado hosts a conference on world affairs with in-person and live streamed sessions April 6-9. 100 speakers and performers will participate in 125 panel discussions, performances and keynote events. All events are open and free to the public.
Various topics including art as activism; stories from the real world; the Constitution; racism in the US; regenerative agriculture.
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The next Adventurer's adult Sunday school study will be Adam Hamilton's Words of Life: Jesus and the Promise of the Ten Commandments Today.
The study will begin on Sunday, April 24th. The Adventurers meet at 9 AM in the Parlor on Sunday mornings.
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2022 Quiet Disciple
Allyson Bowland
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There is no better definition of a quiet disciple than Allyson Bowland. She has been the multimedia presentation lead for our church for 13 years. Her calm demeanor and quiet personality have served our church for years without fail. Her work creates the backbone of our service. She keeps each Sunday's worship service aligned and seamless. For years she has been our go to expert in worship multimedia experiences. Allyson was our primary source/expert in getting our online services up and running. Oftentimes just she and Pastor David together worked to send a message/service out to our congregation via Youtube during the pandemic. The time and effort she has contributed over the years could easily be overlooked but we are beyond grateful for her service. Allyson has also volunteered with the children’s program in our church, she rings bells in our Bell Choir and also helps to prepare the communion sacraments on a regular basis. Allyson’s family moved here in Jan of 2001 which was her junior year in high school and she attended youth group and has continued to attend at HOL all her adult life. |
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The HOL Youth want to egg
your friends' and family's houses!
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For a suggested $40 donation, the youth will scatter 50 plastic Easter eggs filled with candy on the front lawn of your choosing the night before Easter. We will pick up the eggs on the Monday after Easter. We will only be accepting addresses in Longmont.
To order, email Emily ( emily.basic@gmail.com) with the address of your target by Friday, April 15th. Send payment to Emily's Venmo (@Emily-Farrenkopf) or mail a check to the church (350 11th Ave Longmont, CO 80501). For checks, please put "youth fundraiser" in the memo line.
Call or email with any questions! As always, THANK YOU for your support!!
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Story Time at the Heart
Readers Needed
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Story Time at the Heart will be held on Saturday mornings, with 2 sessions: Spanish version from 9:00 to 9:45, English version from 10:00 to 10:45.
The children will be broken down into toddlers and infants in the nursery, and K-5th grade in the Library.
This is where you have an opportunity to participate in this new ‘outreach’ program. If you enjoy young people and have a love of reading, we’d love to have you come read. Wild Plum staff will be helping us identify resources for the Spanish session, but if you are at all skilled in Spanish we’d love to have you join us! Otherwise, feel free to join as an English reader or as a shepherd.
Click the button above to sign up for one of the Story Time sessions, any Saturday from April 23 to May 21.
If you have any questions about the program or would like more information, feel free to reach out to Rod Edmonds or Tricia Grafelman.
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Story Time At The Heart - Heart of Longmont
A new program of fun and stories starts Saturday, April 23rd in the church library and nursery. It will be every Saturday until May 21. There will be sessions for Kindergarten to 5th grade in the...
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Story Time for Children - Heart of Longmont
Education is one of the mission focuses for Heart of Longmont. From the Leadership Institute Visionaries (LIV) an idea for a reading club originated. The premise is to provide a story telling time...
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Agape Safe Haven is hosting a Women's Luncheon on Wednesday, April 6th beginning at 12 pm here at the shelter. It will be a discussion focusing on the specific needs of homeless women. How can we best support them? What are their specific needs? It will feature a special presentation from caseworkers with the City of Longmont's Angel Initiative and LEAD programs who help these women day in and day out. To RSVP please click here: https://forms.gle/w9K3fCXeP72CdeQC9
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Welcome Rev. Claire McNulty-Drewes - Heart of Longmont
The Mountain Sky Conference of the United Methodist Church has appointed Rev. Claire McNulty-Drewes as pastor of the Heart of Longmont effective July 1, 2022. Claire is currently serving the...
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Rev. Claire conducting a baptism. |
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ALTAR FLOWER DONORS NEEDED!!!! |
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The much loved & enjoyed altar flowers that beautify the sanctuary each Sunday morning are gifts by members & friends. The April schedule contains several open slots. You may donate a bouquet in memory or honor of a loved one or friend or as a celebration. Following the morning service the donor may take the flowers home to enjoy, deliver them to a friend or ask flower coordinator to deliver to a member who is ill or home bound. Please donate $25.00 to cover cost to the church altar flower fund. Please review flower donor schedule in the narthex. Call Ann Yoder (303-772-8294) for more information about April donation. For information beginning in May, call Nancy Hand. |
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Children's Sunday School Is On A Roll! - Heart of Longmont
Children's Sunday School happens every week at 9:00 AM in Room 211, upstairs in the Education Wing! The children are memorizing the Lord's Prayer while learning about Lent and the journey to the...
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Children's Sunday School Scriptures for Lent - Heart of...
Children's Ministries have a number of interesting scriptures picked out for Sunday School during Lent. Check out their schedule below: February 27 - Roman's 6:23, Isaiah 53:1-12, Matthew 3:16-4:11...
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Currently active church members who are pursuing post-high school educational goals to the baccalaureate level are invited to apply for one of our church scholarships. Recipients may receive a scholarship for a maximum of 4 years for the Foundation Fund and the Roger and Gloria Hinz Scholarships.
Scholarships from the Margret Patterson Scholarship, the Foundation Fund and the Roger and Gloria Hinz Scholarship are made available to currently active church members with specific educational goals for the following fall.
If you are currently receiving a scholarship and desire to reapply, please submit an updated essay describing your past year along with your current goals and activities. You do not need additional letters of recommendation.
The application or update must be submitted by Sunday, May 8, 2022 to Edy-Kay Ward at edykay318@gmail.com. For questions please contact Edy-Kay Ward at 303-882-9209.
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March's compassion offering supports Inn Between.
If you wish to donate to this month's compassion offering, you can do so online by clicking here and navigating to the Monthly Compassion Offering tile. Or, you may send a check to the church office with "Compassion Offering" on the memo line. |
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United Women
in Faith
(aka UMW)
News
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Lenten Food Drive ends THIS Saturday, April 2nd. Please bring your food items to the drop off between 10am and Noon. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT for the Our Center. You can also give monetary donations! Make your check out to HOL and earmark it "Lenten Food Drive" and we will see that the OUR center gets it! |
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Heart of Longmont Lenten Food Drive for the OUR CENTER...
MARCH will be Heart of Longmont's designated month for food contributions to the OUR CENTER. We will once again add an item a day to a box for 30 days during LENT beginning on March 2nd. THEN, on...
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SAVE THE DATE! April 24th, UWF will serve BRUNCH after the church service! Rather than "go out" to eat after church, stay and enjoy good food here while supporting your United Women in Faith! Sign ups and reservation info AND menu coming soon! |
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SUPPORT UKRAINE - there is a strong Methodist presence in Russia as well as Ukraine and surrounding countries. United Women in Faith are on the front lines helping refugees. Here is a link to support those efforts. uwfaith.org/?form=FUNFVPWUTXU
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TURN IT UP! Assembly 2022 |
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Calling all women:
- TURN IT UP! for spiritual healing and renewal
- TURN IT UP! for rebirth in new time
- TURN IT UP! for women leaders
- TURN IT UP! for justice for women, children and youth
UMW Assembly coming May 20-22. Come to Orlando to care for your spirit, worship with your sisters and celebrate the positive impact women create in the world. Register now for online OR in-person attendance. Go to www.unitedmethodistwomen.org or follow the link below.
Questions? Contact Lynn Greenhalge at 303-651-3911 or halge@aol.com.
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Days for Girls - Heart of Longmont
Days for Girls is a national organization that is creating a more dignified, free and educated world through access to lasting feminine hygiene solutions. Girls in developing countries cannot attend...
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Lenten Study 2022 - Heart of Longmont
Courage is the foundational virtue required for the Christian life. But often we wonder if we have what it takes to live the vital life Jesus offers his disciples. In Courage: Jesus and the Call to...
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Important News About Masks - Heart of Longmont
This Friday the Boulder County Health Dept. will be ending the mask mandate for indoor services. The number of cases from the Omicron variant is decreasing, but the 7-day positivity rates are still...
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Volunteers needed for HOL
Sing-Along Group
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Dinner starts at 5:00 pm every Sunday. Please plan on providing dinner for a group of 12 - 18 youth. It is helpful if you are able to stay to clean up, but if you aren't able to do that and would still like to drop off food, please just let Emily know ahead of time. We don't have any major allergies, however, we do have some gluten and dairy sensitivities. Emily is available via email Emily.basic@gmail.com or phone 303-548-6079 if you have any questions. Thanks! |
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Heart of Longmont’s Music Program would like to invite any and all interested music lovers to be part of a Sing-Along group to help lead the congregation whenever we sing a contemporary praise song as a hymn.
No extraordinary vocal abilities needed; just enthusiasm, willingness to help other people sing, and a desire to “make a joyful noise to the Lord.” This would be a loosely knit group that would flock merrily to the front for the praise song during Sunday worship. No rehearsal required; just a quick run-through before the service, with a recording provided for you to sing along with around the house during the week before.
If you would like more information, or would like to say “Sign me up!”, contact the church office.
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Berthoud First United Methodist Church has
two part-time staff positions open:
- an opening for a part time church treasurer
If you or someone you know might be interested,
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Have an article or photo you want to see in the next edition of the Pulse?
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We thank you for your generosity!
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Adult Sunday School Classes on Zoom |
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Adventurer's Sunday School with Tricia Grafelman |
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Tricia Grafelman's Adventurer's Adult Sunday School has begun meeting in-person, but offers the option to join via Zoom to anyone who wishes to. |
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Topic: Adventurers Sunday School
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 836 9574 6852
Passcode: 964142
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Faith & Reason Sunday School with Marty Allison |
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Marty Allison's Faith and Reason Adult Sunday School is still meeting via Zoom, but are discussing whether to return to in-person meetings. |
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Topic: Faith & Reason Sunday School: Heart of Longmont
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 830 4521 8818
Passcode: 115380
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Do you have an article, story, or update you'd like to put in the Pulse?
The deadline for submissions is Monday by noon.
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office@heartoflongmont.org / 303-776-3523 / WIFI Password HOL2016M |
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The Heart of Longmont is open for in-person worship
Sundays at 10AM.
Worship services will continue to be broadcasted live on our
YouTube channel.
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The office at Heart of Longmont is open
Monday through Friday 10:00am to 2:00pm.
If you come to the office you will need to wear a mask and use the hand sanitizer inside the office doors. We may need to limit the number of people in the office at any one time.
You can call Carol at the church office, 303-776-3523, during those days and times. Or you can email her anytime at office@heartoflongmont.org.
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