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MEMORIES FROM BARBARA LEWIS |
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During our 150th Anniversary Year, many of our long time members have recorded their stories about our church history.
Barbara Lewis shared her beautiful story with us.
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The Bernard Lewis family moved to Longmont in 1950. Their 2 girls were welcomed in January with a big snowfall. Their two sons are Colorado natives but the entire family calls Colorado home.
Bernard served in World War II as a Staff Sgt. and was injured while laying telephone line , after dark, while a battle raged all around him & others. He lost his leg from knee down but that handicap didn’t keep him from his line of work. As a builder, he built many of the homes in Longmont.
The family became involved in the Methodist Church while it was on Terry Street. Rev. Upton warmly welcomed the Lewis family. The children attended Sunday School & MYF and all four of the children were married in the church. Bernard & Barbara created friendships with Parkers, Malchows, Gwins, Burgesses & many others. Barbara fondly remembers dinners on the church grounds as they discussed the possibility of relocating & building a larger church building. Barbara has been a very active UMW member. She is a Circle member & always participates in the Holiday Fair. She donated many hand crafted goods to Holiday Fair.
With plans to build the new church at 350 11th Ave, Bernard’s skills were needed. He demolished the Draper Smith home which was on the church site. Barbara fondly recalls a story related by Bernard. As he & his workers started to chop holes in the roof, a massive amount of bats flew out of the building. At least those bats didn’t stay around to become Methodists as our “bats in the belfry”. Ralph Faith was the general contractor for the construction of the new church at 350 11th Avenue.
After Bernard’s death, Barbara lived alone until 2021. She had reached the time in life when she decided her needs could be better served in an assisted living center. Barbara’s new home is the newly constructed Balfour Homes on South Hover. Barbara’s phone number remains the same and she always enjoys a phone call from friends.
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We are entering the time of year when many people are meeting with their accountants, financial advisors, and attorneys, in preparation for year-end. Preparing an estate plan is good Christian stewardship- saying thanks to God, expressing your love and concern for family, and showing charity towards others. If circumstances have changed since your last update, consider adding this topic to your year-end planning discussions. Remember, naming your church as a beneficiary in your estate plan to contribute to an endowment can assure your continued participation in the life and mission of your church far into the future. |
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MASKS REQUIRED
FOR IN-PERSON WORSHIP
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The recent emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus Delta variant in parts of Colorado has highlighted that there may be times when changing patterns of COVID-19 transmission or severity warrant enhanced infection control measures to ensure congregational safety. I think we have entered such a time. While Boulder County continues to remain in the “Clear” category, health officials are recommending that masks be worn while indoors, even for fully vaccinated people.
As reported August 13 in the Longmont Times-Call:
"As delta variant cases surge throughout Boulder County and the nation, public health officials on Friday updated their guidance to recommend everyone 2 years and older wear masks indoors regardless of coronavirus vaccination status.
The CDC recommends that all individuals, including vaccinated individuals, wear a mask indoors in public in counties with substantial or high transmission.
Boulder County Public Health spokesperson Angela Simental said Friday afternoon that Boulder County was still classified in the substantial transmission category, according to CDC data. However, by Friday evening, it had moved into high transmission." (Emphasis added.)
While it saddens me to have to share this news, I believe that we need to watch out for each other and for our neighbors. I have notified our church Trustees and our Re-Open Team that I will recommend we move back to wearing masks while in the sanctuary on Sundays. That will also mean a suspension of coffee hour after worship for now.
It has been a long time since March 15, 2020 and we are still not out of the woods yet with COVID. But I want you to be safe and well and I want others to be cared for by us. So let’s do what we can TOGETHER to get through this TOGETHER. May God continue to hold us close.
~Rev. David Burt
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September Compassion Offering |
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BUMMP News
(Boulder United Methodist Mission Partners)
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Although the continued pandemic concerns have prevented plans for mission trips abroad, BUMMP has continued to work on projects supporting our local churches and community. We hope to again have a mission trip abroad by next summer and to help support individuals and groups again taking mission trips at that time.
Current Projects:
Painting bathrooms at the Lyons Community Church:
The Lyons Methodist Church needs help painting their bathrooms.
This will happen September 18, 2021, 8:00am- 2:00pm.
Volunteers can sign up for a two-hour block: 8-10, 10-12, or 12-2.
Sign up by contacting Belinda Strickland, 303-619-9770.
Salmon Sales:
September is BUMMP Wild Alaskan Salmon Sales time. The Ralston family in Alaska is again donating fresh wild salmon shipped directly from Alaska to support BUMMP and its projects.
Orders will be taken for salmon steaks in 1 to 1 ½ lb. packages in the first two weeks of September. Recommended donation price is $10/lb.
Delivery will occur before the end of September.
THERE WILL BE A SIGN UP SHEET AT THE HOSPITALITY DESK FOR HEART OF LONGMONT MEMBERS. NANCY SWOPE WILL BE PICKING UP THE SALMON AND WILL HAVE IT AVAILABLE TO YOU AS SOON AS WE RECEIVE IT.
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Our Blessing Box is very popular and is regularly being used! The most popular items that our friends and neighbors take are:
Men’s and Women’s Toiletries
- deodorant
- lotion
- toothbrushes and toothpaste
- shampoo
- hand soap
- dish soap
- feminine hygiene products
- body wash
- etc.
Popular Food Items
- powdered drink mix
- cereal
- boxed dinners (Tuna Helper, Hamburger Helper etc.)
- boxed potatoes
- Rice-a-Roni
- Pasta Sides
- bottled water and juices
- apple sauce
- canned beans
New donations are always welcomed and needed. Please drop them off in the chair next to the boxes marked in the west entrance airlock. We currently have enough canned vegetables, tuna, and chicken.
Anytime you come to the church during the week, if you’d like, check the Blessing Box. If items need to be added feel free to do so.
Thanks for all for your support with this ministry!
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If you are a faith-filled, mission-minded woman in the United Methodist Church you will not want to miss an opportunity to join and meet thousands of other like-minded women from around the world. The theme for this gathering is “Turn It Up!”
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Turn It Up! For spiritual healing and renewal.
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Turn It Up! For rebirth in a new time.
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Turn It Up! For women leaders.
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Turn It Up! For justice for women, children and youth.
Join us and many others from the mountain states area in Orlando, Florida, May 20-22, 2022, for the Assembly held every 4 years sponsored by the United Methodist Women. This opportunity includes:
- Soul-stirring worship infused with music and performing arts
- Impactful workshops and riveting Town Hall meetings with important national leaders.
- Action opportunities and an Experience Hall with interactive experience
The Heart of Longmont (HOL) United Methodist Women (UMW) organization has funds set aside to assist every HOL member who attends. You do not have to be a current member of UMW to get assistance or to attend. Watch for more information in the next 2 weeks and go to the website: www.assembly2022.org.
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Watch the promo video here: |
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Spiritual Pilgrimage to Heart Mountain WWII Japanese American Confinement Site |
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The Racial Justice Movement and Ministries Task Force (RJMM) of the Mountain Sky Conference and community leaders will host a Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Heart Mountain WWII Japanese American Confinement Site on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. The intent of this trip is to learn both the history and what it means for us today; as community members and as disciples of Jesus Christ, practicing how to be anti-racist and together build beloved community.
We will be meeting at the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center at 1 pm MT. We will be there for about 3 hours. Our time together will continue at Cody UMC, located at 1405 Beck Ave, Cody, WY 82414, for additional learning, conversation, prayer, communal reflection, and dinner.
Registration Cost is $30.
Lodging Options:
Special lodging prices are available until August 17th, 2021.
Please call the hotel directly to book your room. When making your reservation, please say it is with the “Mountain Sky Conference UMC” Group.
$179.00 plus 11% tax per room/per night. 1-4 persons per room
5 rooms are available.
$169.00 plus 11% tax per room/per night. 1-4 person per room
20 rooms are available.
Rooms at this rate are available for the nights of Friday, September 17th; Saturday, September 18th; and/or Sunday, September 19th.
If you would like to lodge with others, you are encouraged to make those arrangements (who you are lodging with) and secure the hotel reservation directly with the hotel. If you are not sure who to lodge with and would like one roommate, please email Rev. Nguyen by August 9, 2021. In addition, please indicate which nights you will be staying. The cost per night will be $84.50 plus tax.
If you are interested in attending and would like to carpool or would like a ride, please email Rev. Nguyen by August 9, 2021. We will try our best to make arrangements/connections.
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The Handbell Choir is a long-standing tradition here at the Heart of Longmont and in celebration of the church’s 150th birthday, the choir is looking for new members to come and be a part of our music ministry.
The bell choir provides worship music on the second Sunday of each month throughout the year as well as participating in other special worship services such as Christmas Eve and Easter. The traditional ringing season begins in September and goes through early May. Our Summer Ringers’ Series allows ringers to participate month to month from June through August to accommodate vacation time. We also have bell subs available throughout the year as the need arises.
Our rehearsals take place Monday afternoon at 4:30PM and go no later than 6:00PM. The choir enjoys ringing a variety of music - contemporary, traditional and original compositions. We participate in local handbell clinics and the annual Longmont Handbell Festival. The choir is open to musicians of varying abilities – we invite you to come, join us and experience the fun and joy of ringing handbells. Interested? Of course you are! Contact Linda Patten, llpatten@gmail.com or come by during our rehearsal time.
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OUR Center Needs Egg Cartons |
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Please save your egg cartons - all types - for the OUR Center. They receive eggs in big boxes with flats of 2.5 dozen. They then need to separate them into the regular egg cartons of a dozen. This is another way of recycling!!! Bring them to the church and leave them in the airlock and I will take them to the OUR Center.
Thanks for sharing,
Marty Allison
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150th Anniversary Heart of Longmont Swag Still Available! |
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150th Celebration Goodies Are Still Available! - Heart...
Heart of Longmont's 150th Anniversary SWAG still available! There's still lots to celebrate during the rest of our 150th year! Swag items are still being sold on the table in the Gallery OR using the...
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heartoflongmont.org
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Ornament - $7
Coasters (cork back) (SET OF 4) - $16
Drink Tumblers - $20
Wood Coasters (SET OF 4) - $20
Koozi - $4 each or 4 for $13
Note cards (SET OF 6) - $5
Postcards (SET OF 6) - $3
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UMW All Church Garage Sale
September 10 and 11, 2021
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United Methodist Women have taken on the Church Garage Sale as their fundraiser this year as there will be no Holiday Fair. However, you will still find baked goods, jams and jellies, and our Treasure Trove as part of the sale.
You can start collecting and bringing your items to Wesley Hall. IF YOU HAVE LARGE ITEMS such as furniture, PLEASE call Lynn Greenhalge at 303-651-3911 to make arrangements to put directly in our storage container in the parking lot.
Save the dates of September 10th and 11th from 8AM-3PM to come support UMW's biggest fundraiser for Missions. Also, you don't have to be a member of UMW to help out! If you're available during the week before, during, or after, please let Lynn know. Many hands make light work!
Thank you for your continued support!
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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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