Sunday Worship will be on our YouTube channel this Sunday at 10AM.
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This year we are joining with Longs Peak for Vacation Bible School.
ļ»æThe dates for tons of fun activities will be July 15th and 16th.
Donāt miss out on this special VBS!
Be sure to save the dates and watch for more information.
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Spring is here and the trustees are planning a work day on
ļ»æSaturday, May 7th, starting at 8 AM.
The Mission Week at The Heart will be June 6-10.
Please save these dates to help make our church better.
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Many people found our sermon series on āQuestions Iād like to Ask Jesusā helpful. We took the first three months of this year to respond to questions people had. After a short break to focus on Lent and Easter, we return to our series by examining some questions submitted that we hadnāt had time to address earlier.
This Sunday and for the next few Sundays we will look at questions that came from several people surrounding the concept of āthe Kingdom of God.ā Jesus speaks a lot about the kingdom of God in the gospels. What was he talking about? Is this Kingdom happening now? Soon? In some far-off future? How does this Kingdom come about? Who are āinā this Reign of God?
Join us Sundays at 10:00 live in the sanctuary or on YouTube as we explore the questions you have.
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Gratitude at Heart of Longmont |
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Jamie Bowland, Finance Chair |
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When upon lifeās billows you are temper tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
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In 1897, Johnson Oatman Jr., a local Methodist pastor and businessman wrote āCount Your Blessingsā which has enabled millions to focus on their blessings from God.
This year the Finance Team is using the focus of Gratitude for our stewardship program. As Pastor David explained two weeks ago, it is based on the book by Kent Millard titled The Gratitude Path: Leading Your Church to Generosity.
The Gratitude path leads to generosity in our congregations when we count our many blessings and give time, talent, and treasure back to God, just to say thanks.
Growing up in the Wray United Methodist Church, I attended Sunday School and worship services to be with my family, friends and neighbors where we could sing songs of thanksgiving to God because of what God was doing in our lives. Joyce and I are blessed to have had a wonderful Church family in Wray and here in Longmont. Joyceās mom and dad were members here since 1971, Joyce and I were married here almost 42 years ago, Allyson was baptized here in 1983 and we have been in Longmont for the last 21 years.
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Tim was a member here, was a Boy Scout with Troop 64, and for his Eagle project constructed and presented the coffee bars in the gallery to the Church.
We count our many blessings that are provided to us by God. We have been blessed by God and in return we give of our time in worship, our talents in service and our treasure to support Godās work through the Church.
I encourage everyone to count your own blessings. How much has God given to you? Have you thanked God for everything he has given to you? Have you returned to God part of what he has blessed you with?
The Heart of Longmont is a blessing to many in the congregation, neighborhood, city and the world. It is able to provide these blessings through the generosity of the congregation. We on the finance team are thankful for all the members who give to the church. Thank you.
Let me end with the words to The Doxology:
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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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Altar Flower Donors in April |
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April 3 - Donor - Karen Moore in memory of High School friends Todd Kolden & Joel Vandover
April 3 - Donor - Roger & Gloria Hinz in memory of their parents, Louis & Lola Hinz and Tom & Mary Greenwood
April 10 - Donor - Lynn Bissell in memory of her parents, Bruce & Verba & sister, Sandy
April 10 - Donor - Tricia Grafelman in Memory of her mother, Donna Dudley
April 17 - Easter lilies donated by Rod & Joan Edmonds, Sandy Rabenhorst, Karl Scott, Kathy Bradley
April 17 - Special bouquet donated by Rebecca Burt in honor of husband David's birthday
April 24 - Donor - Julie Houston in memory of her first dog, Rusty
April 24 - Donor - Ila Scott in memory of her husband, Scotty & her son Bryan
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Because the Longs Peak Chorus is using online tickets only through Eventbrite for our spring concert, I have not been waving tickets in front of you. But I am reaching out again to encourage you to purchase your tickets online soon.
See the show flyer above with full information. The Chorus is preparing a great show, Storm Front is always outstanding, and I am sure that the "5130" from Erie High School will be great as well.
Let me know if there is any help I can give, and I hope to see you at one of the shows on May 14.
~Keith Watson
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Story Time at the Heart
ļ»æReaders 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 āoutreachā program. If you enjoy young people and have a love of reading, weād 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 weād 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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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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May's compassion offering supports Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley.
Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley provides a comprehensive system of programs and services to address the needs of victims of domestic abuse. All of their services are confidential and free of charge and are available in English and Spanish. Their services include: a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, counseling, case management, information and referrals, legal advocacy, and community and peer education.
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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April's compassion offering supports the Acts 4 Love Fund.
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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ļ»æUnited Women
in Faith
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News
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BRUNCH - Brunch last Sunday was a wonderful gathering and United Women in Faith appreciate your continued support of our fund raising projects. The food was delicious (thanks to Linda McDaniel) and the fellowship gave us a sense of "normal". THANK YOU!
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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Greetings from Rev. Claire McNulty-Drewes - Heart of...
Hi dear HOL friends! It is with great joy and excitement that I write to introduce myself as your next Pastor, beginning in July. I was born and raised in Virginia, and made my way out west after...
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www.heartoflongmont.org
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Story Time at the Heart - Enter the Magical World of...
A morning of fun and story time reading starts Saturday, April 23rd, in the Heart of Longmont United Methodist Church's library and nursery. There will be story time each Saturday until May 21....
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Sunday Kids Scriptures April 24 - May 29 2022 - Heart of ...
HOL's Children and Family Ministries have selected the scriptures for kids' Sunday school! April 24th - Mark 4:1-9 May 1st - Mark 12: 1-12 May 8th - Matthew 25:14-30 May 15th - Luke 14:15-24 May 22nd...
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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?
ļ»æThe 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.
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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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