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THE SUMMITLONGS PEAK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Open HeartsOpen MindsOpen Doors
Welcoming, Embracing, Nurturing, Serving
April 2016We traveled through Lent and were blessed with a powerful
Easter. Every year on Easter morning, we celebrate the RisenChrist! It is a time of great joy as we remember the hope the res-urrection brings us. Theologian Richard Rohr wrote, "The risenJesus is the final revelation of the heart of God-a God who teach-es love rather than hate, forgiveness rather than blame, nonvio-lence rather than violence."
The period from Easter Sunday until Pentecost Sunday iscalled Eastertide. This season lasts for fifty days. What would itlook like to celebrate Easter not just on one day, but for fifty! Wecould remember that joy each day! The feeling of celebrationwould not go away. As Christians we are to remember the resur-rection every Sunday, but what if we were to live it every day?Would you feel more alive? More ready to face whatever the worldmight bring you?
Eastertide is marked by the time of Resurrection. It is the timewhen Jesus walked amongst the disciples after he was crucified,but before he rose and sent the Holy Spirit. That time was filledwith reminders of his lessons to the disciples, reminding them ofprophecy fulfilled and how to live their lives as people of faith. Inworship each week, we will remember we are Easter people, andlook at some of the words of Jesus, and see how we can applythem today.
Beyond worship, how can we live out our Christian faith?There are many opportunities here at LPUMC: missions, music,study, service. You can be involved in so many ways! Jesus chal-lenged the disciples and challenges us modern day disciples aswell. Jesus had expectations of those who followed Him and weshould have expectations as well. If we set the expectations ofthose involved in church too low, we are setting the church up tohave people who are not committed to the church.
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I have read many articles about low expectations of churchmembers and leaders. As church, it is time to revisit those for our-selves. I believe anyone should be able to attend worship, drop inoccasionally and see what we are up to. I think our programsshould be open to anyone to attend, but I believe that people whoclaim membership should live up to the vow they made of support-ing the church with their prayers, presence, gifts and service. Ialso believe that people who are in leadership and teaching roleswithin the church should be held to an even higher standard.When we set the bar too low, we get low results.
You all have expectations of the church and the staff ofLPUMC, and we do our best to meet those, but do you have ex-pectations of your own involvement? In Relevant Magazine,Michael Hidalgo suggests three realistic expectations each personshould have. You can read the complete article atwww.relevantmagazine.com/god/church/are-our-church-expectations-realistic. Here are three suggestions he makes:
1. Expect to be more than a consumer. The church is not aplace for you to sit back and be served; it is a place whereyou are to be in service. Use the gifts, talents, and experi-ences you have been given to serve God, your brothersand sisters in the church and the world in which we live.
2. Expect and encourage pastoral health. Remember pas-tors are just like you; we are broken and bruised and are inthe process of being made whole. Pray for us, work withus.
3. Expect to be part of the solution. It is easy to see prob-lems and complain about them, but it takes real work to-ward solutions. Solutions aren't about solving problems,but about providing ways for people to use their gifts.
I would encourage us during this Eastertide to work on our ex-pectations and see if we come to an even healthier place aschurch.
Blessings,
Pastor Stephanie Kidwell
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Sunday Worship ScheduleContemporary Praise Service 9:00 AM
Traditional Service 10:30 AMFellowship 8:30-11:15 AM in Fellowship Hall
Worship Themes for April 2016Sunday, April 3 Sermon: Jesus Said: Do Not Doubt but Believe Scripture: John 20:24-29Sunday, April 10 Sermon: Jesus Said: Come and Have Breakfast Scripture: John 21:1-14Sunday, April 17 Sermon: Jesus Said: Give The Emperor the Things That Are His Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22Sunday, April 24 Sermon: Jesus Said: I Have Come Not to Bring Peace, But a Sword Scripture: Matthew 10:34
Serving in a New PlaceIt has been several months since my husband, Rick, shared
his "Call" story with our church during worship. At that time thiscongregation affirmed and prayed over him. Since that time, hehas completed the local licensing school, continued in study andprayer for discernment, and has been waiting for a part time ap-pointment. Just yesterday Rick met with Skip Strickland, our Dis-trict Superintendent, and part of the Pastor Parish Committee ofthe church he will serve. Rick will formally meet the congregationon Sunday, March 20 and begin this ministry there on Sunday,April 3.
During both worship services recently, Pastor Stephanie hadRick come up to receive laying on of hands and prayers of affirma-tion for this new appointment. He will serve as a licensed localpastor at James Memorial United Methodist Church in Hudson,CO. Both Rick and I appreciate your continued payers as Rickbegins a new journey serving God in a new place and a new way.
See you serving in the community,
Rev. Sandy Stewart
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Care & Hospitality NewsMy lists of things to do keeps getting
Longer! Just to mention a few:
Personal: After going through 99 years ofmy parents "stuff,” I need to sort through myown things and purge…..beginning immedi-ately! Check
Church: For several months I have requested help with care &hospitality opportunities. Still available:
● 4th Sunday fellowship---each month (7:45-8:30 set up; 10:00-10:30 replenish; 11:45-12:30 clean up). Time slots are stillavailable (see board on south wall in fellowship hall); unfortu-nately, if not enough help is received, fellowship time will bediscontinued. L
● 5th Sunday greeter at the east doors 8:40-9:00 AM● Coordinator to help plan & facilitate Wednesday meals
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Community: Missions is doing a great job of making us awareof opportunities where we can be of service. I'm enjoying the bur-rito ministry at another church. Check
World: Continue praying. I'll never stop. Check
I have so many ideas rolling around in my head. Talking withmany of you, you are overwhelmed with life right now. How can Iadd one more thing to my life?
Well, I'm going to figure out a way and listen to God's promiseof restoration in Jeremiah 33:3 - "Call to me and I will answer youand tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."
Wow, good thing I have a Heavenly Father to rely on!Kathy Crier, Director of Care & Hospitality
GratitudeThank you for all the love and care following my knee sur-
gery. I received many cards, delicious meals, and an abundanceof prayers. Thank you to all.
Charlene Smythe
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Join Pastor Josh for a 6-week study starting Wednesday, April 13at 6:40 PM as we study N.T. Wright’s Surprised by Scripture.
In this challenging andstimulating collection ofpopular essays, ser-mons, and talks, Wrightprovides a series ofcase studies which ex-plore how the Bible canbe applied to some ofthe most pressing con-temporary issues fac-ing us.
If you missed or en-joyed Adam Hamilton’s Why?, you’ll love Wright’s Surprised byScripture.
Helpful, practical, and wise, “Surprised by Scripture” invites read-ers to examine their own hearts and minds and presents new mod-els for understanding how to affirm the Bible in today's world--aswell as new ideas and renewed energy for deepening our faithand engaging with the world around us. Books are available inthe Crossroads.
How can something be created from nothing? How does Genesisrelate to the New Testament andChristian faith?
In this eight-week study, Bruce Arm-strong will lead us through homileticsprofessor and Pastor J. Ellsworth Kalas’approach to Genesis as a very personaland almost intimate book. Instead ofviewing it as an academic study or as apuzzle to be solved, we’ll read Genesisin a very personal, up close way.
The study starts Sunday, April 10 at10:30 AM and books will be available inthe Crossroads.
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Join us for Easter morning services at 9:00 and 10:30 onSunday, March 27, as the Music Ministry celebrates theResurrection. Choir, a cappella, handbells, brass quartet, andPraise Team will fill the sanctuary with glorious sounds!
Mark your calendars now for two annual Spring concerts.The annual Handbell Festival will be held at Messiah LutheranChurch (located at Mountain View and Francis) on Sunday,May 1 at 3:30 PM. This is an afternoon of great handbell musicfeaturing several groups from the community and a mass ring.Admission is free and a reception will follow the program. TheFlute Choir and Handbell Concert will be held on Friday,May 6 at 7:30 PM. There will be a dessert reception sponsoredby our UMW and childcare (for children age 6 and under) will beprovided. Our Flute Ensemble will also be performing for the10:30 service on Sunday, April 3.
The children (K-5) will be singing for services on Sunday,May 8. Rehearsals will be at the beginning of the Sunday Schoolhour starting Sunday, April 3. Please plan to have your child(ren)arrive a few minutes early to Sunday School for rehearsalsthroughout April in order to participate in this special Mother's Dayperformance.
April Music ScheduleApril 3 - Flute Choir
April 10 - du Toit DuetApril 17 - Choir
April 24 - Handbells
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SAVE THE DATE: June 13 - June 17: Registration and audi-tion information for our annual Summer Music Drama Camp willbe available on the table outside the music room beginning Sun-day, May 8. The camp is open to students who are finishing 1stgrade through 8th grade. Camp runs daily from 9:30-3:00 andincludes music and drama rehearsals, Bible study, art, and recre-ation with a day of fun off-site on Wednesday, June 15. The per-formance will be held on Friday, June 17 and the children will alsosing on Sunday, June 19. Fees are $30/child, and $25/child forfamilies with more than one child enrolled. Fee includes materialsfor the entire week, snacks, admission to the off-site activity andt-shirt - as well as an AWESOME time!! Volunteers are needed tohelp throughout the week preparing snacks, helping in the class-rooms, and for recreation. For questions, or for more information,please contact Kay W. Lloyd at [email protected] or at303-651-2499.
Do you provide part or full-timecare for an older family memberor friend, or are you interested inlearning more about local re-sources for caregiver support?You're invited to attend the Care-giving Symposium, a free event
sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, on Thurs-day, May 19, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (come for all or part), at thePlaza Conversation Center, 1850 Industrial Circle, in Longmont.The Symposium features a large resource fair, workshops onCaregiving issues, lunch, and more. The event is free, thoughdonations are accepted, and pre-registration is required by May12, at www.caregivingsymposium2016.eventbrite.com or 303-441-1685. (Free on-site elder care is available, call 303-441-1543 toreserve.)
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At the time I'm writing this, St. Patrick'sDay hasn't even come yet! But I've beenassured that this message will reach you inthe middle of Holy Week, so there's stilltime to remind you of all these age-appro-priate ways in which your child(ren) canlearn about the FULL Easter story. (Nurs-ery service will be available for eveningevents, for children under 7.)
Wednesday 5:30 PM - final installment of our family devotionstudy, The Shepherd, the Lamb.
Maundy Thursday 7:00 PM - Living Last Supper - see Jesusand his disciples come to life as the Sanctuary is converted intothe Upper Room.
Good Friday 7:00 PM - Tenebrae (darkness) service in theSanctuary - solemn but powerful!
Saturday 2:00 PM - Easter Egg Hunt at Hover Park. Helpmake this our biggest and best community event yet! (If you areable, please park at the church and walk to the park, to save park-ing for guests.)
Easter Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 AM - both services will include aspecial children's message with a gift to take home. (No Sundayschool classes for children or youth on Easter.)
PS - remember to bring back your Lenten mission boxes, tosupport the church garden!
Spring Break comes to St. Vrain schools from April 3-9. If yourfamily is traveling, as mine is, I wish you a safe and fun trip. Ifyou're still in Longmont, why not get together with some of yourLPUMC friends? Some ideas that are being considered are anOutdoor Adventure (that's couch-potato-speak for "a hike"), and atrip to see the new origami exhibit in Longmont. Spring Break of-fers ways to serve, too. Join the work crew here at LPUMC forgeneral grounds-keeping and building maintenance on Saturday,April 9. Or be a part of the Habitat for Humanity Apostle's Build onApril 23. Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/group/lpumcfamilies for more information.
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Other opportunities for April are: a Family Bowling Night(Saturday, April 16, time TBD); Family Culture Dinner Extravagan-za (Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 PM), and Sunday morning musicrehearsals for all the kids. That last part is because they're work-ing up to a special performance on Mother's Day! Watch youre-mail for more information about all of these events - and inviteyour friends, too!
Finally, remember to start your summer planning early! Markyour calendars to reserve these dates:● May 8 - Mother's Day music (both services)● May 22 - Final day of Sunday school AND Sunday school
appreciation picnic● June 13-17 - Music and Drama Camp● June 26-30 - Vacation Bible School● July 10-15 - Buckhorn Camp (Pioneer 1, Grades 3-5;
Adventure, Grades 6-10)● July 24-29 - Buckhorn Camp (Pioneer 2, Grades 3-5;
Eclipse, Grades 6-12)● August 5-7 - Family Camp at Golden Gate State Park
Nursery News
The Nursery needs YOUR SUPPORT! LPUMC provides regu-lar nursery service (on average) 4 days a week. You can imaginethat the kiddos consume a lot of play and craft supplies duringthose times. Donations such as Play-Doh, foam stickers,wooden puzzles, easy craft kits, and even batteries are great-ly appreciated! More importantly, these children would love tohave some of your TIME. Keep some children in Godly-companywhile their parents worship in peace. Sunday nursery volunteershifts are available for 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM almost every week.Contact our Nursery Coordinator, Bobbi Christensen [email protected] or 303-827-1456 to inquire aboutscheduling and training. High-school-aged youth are stronglyencouraged to apply! Paid positions are available for weekdayand weeknight events as well.
Coming to you always as a child of God,Jo Ann Hauger, Director of Children’s Ministry(you can call me !)
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Recently I read an article related to YouthMinistry. The article was titled "PresenceText: Why Short Messages Mean More ThanYou Think" (www.cymt.org, 2016), written byprofessor Dr. D Andrew Zirschky, whom I
had the honor of studying under while I was in seminary. Zirschkybelieves that teenagers aren't so much using social media to discon-nect from the world around them. On the contrary and quite theopposite, they are using social media to experience connectednessand deepen relationships. Teenagers are sending short messagesfull of emojis (e.g. smiley faces, thumbs up) to express their personalemotional being. They are using what Zirschky calls "phatic lan-guage," a function of communication that depends very little on thecomplexity of the content. "Phatic exchanges create a sense of con-nectedness and personal availability." In a world where technology israpidly changing and where "time is money," our young people arefinding their own way to remain in relationships that are intimate.Intimacy, says Kenda Dean (Practicing Passion, Dean, 2004), the"deeply spiritual search for another who knows what it's like to beme." Furthermore, young people are seeking connection in the midstof the routine, everyday details of life. "Intimacy…[is] sustained pre-cisely by sharing the banalities of everyday life, by talking about whatmight seem to others to be insignificant details."
Putting it boldy, for a young person, their greatest fear is fallingout of relationship with others, to be left alone in their search for iden-tity and significance.
When we gather as the church for Holy Communion each week, Ibelieve we are seeking intimacy with the Messiah. Christ meets us inour individual states of spirituality. Intimacy with Christ is what ouryoung people desperately yearn for and it is up to us as a church tolead them to a deeper relationship with Christ. However, before wecan lead them to Christ, we first must build confidence within themthat we are present with them; that we care deeply about them. Thiscan't be accomplished by me alone- particularly not on a part-timeschedule. No friends, we must all attend to our young people, evenamidst the mundane of their lives- the silly selfies they post, the cre-ative Instagram post, the youth who attends worship looking shy, per-haps disengaged and uninterested. As Christ meets in our own placewhen we participate in Holy Communion, so we must also meet ouryoung people in their own space. I hope you'll join me in loving ouryoung people in such a way that ushers in the good news of JesusChrist.
In Christ,Pastor Phil <>< continued…
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Higher Education Scholarship for Students Graduating HighSchool
If you are a High School student graduating in the spring, if youattend Longs Peak UMC, and you are enrolled in institution of highereducation for the Fall of 2016, you are eligible for a $500 scholarshipfrom Longs Peak UMC. Consideration will be given to an applicant'sparticipation in the programs and ministries of LPUMC, as well asacademic standing, community and school involvement, and otherelements specified in the application.
Applications can be picked up through the church office and mustbe returned to the church no later than Sunday, May 1, 2016. Schol-arships will be awarded on May 22, 2016 during the Youth SundayWorship services.
Youth Sunday is May 22nd!Longs Peak has a deep-rooted tradition of the Youth leading the
congregation in worship in the Spring each year. This year is no dif-ferent! Pastor Phil is looking for all youth of the church to participatein the services! There is a part for YOU, I just need to know you wantto participate! Potential roles may include (though are not limited to)welcome and announcements, Call to Worship, prayer, scripture, mu-sic, ushering and greeting, and the sermon (reserved forSeniors…see Pastor Phil if you are interested!). If you have a specif-ic gift you would like to share with the congregation, see Pastor Philto create a plan. How will YOU get involved in Youth Sunday?
A Call for Silent Auction DonationsThe Youth of Longs Peak will host a Silent Auction on Sunday,
May 22 from 8:00 AM-12:00 Noon. We need items to be auctioned!All proceeds from the silent auction go directly to supporting theYouth Ministry of Longs Peak. Tax deductible forms are available foritems that are donated if you are interested. Items of interest includegift cards, vacation getaways (cabins, condos, beach houses, etc.),event tickets (sporting, art, and musical), books, toys, tools, jewelryand apparel, and services (massages/spa treatments, gardening ser-vices, dinner or other food) among so many other things. See PastorPhil for more information!
Youth Flower SaleThe annual flower sale to benefit the Youth Ministry is scheduled
for May 1. The sale will begin at 8:00 AM and close at 12:30 PM. Besure to stop by the church parking lot to purchase all of your favoriteflowers and vegetables (remember that Mothers Day is May 8!). Allproceeds will go directly to supporting the Youth Ministry programsand activities at Longs Peak.
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Every member in mission is aMission Movement.
Spring is upon us. Bits of green havebegun to creep into our landscape whichalways signals that change is upon us.Spring fever is not far off. That time wherewe must be outside, to be in the midst ofthe change. Have you thought about thechange that you want to be in our world?Changing the world sounds sounds prettydaunting, doesn't it? What if you hadhelp? What if you were the help?
There are many opportunities to satisfy your inner "spring fe-ver" to get you out there in the midst of change. You might meetsomeone who changes your perspective, or opens your heart in anew way. Make time to invest in change!
LPUMC Apostles' Build for Habitat for Humanity scheduledSaturday, April 23 at the Poplar Grove build, 800 S. Coffman.Want to try your hand at home projects? This is your chance toswing a hammer, or a paintbrush like you know what you are do-ing. Lunch is provided by LPUMC volunteers. Sign up to makelunch or the build on the Mission Committee bulletin board. Oremail [email protected] or cell 720–270-3104.
LPUMC Garden Day. Saturday, April 9. Ready, set, plant!It is time to garden at LPUMC. Wear your garden grubbiest, andget ready to move some dirt. Pop in for a few hours or stay thewhole day. Work starts at 8:00 AM, and the last person standingleaves at 4:00 PM. All ages welcome. See Jessica Bennett formore details, [email protected] or 720-552-3117.
Community Food Share. CFS still needs people to help withtheir mobile pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 2-2½ hours. Ifyou have a few hours free, contact Sue Ericson, CFS VolunteerCoordinator at [email protected], or call at 303-652-3633, ext 212. After serving with CFS, Debbie Sarlo reportsthe pantry is well organized, and respectful of the volunteers' time.
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Free Money!!Well, not exactly. However, the FaithForward Fund Committee is acceptinggrant requests for 2016. At this time,we have approximately $3,000 toaward during this year. We continueour gratitude to April Bauman for hertireless work in raising the initial
$100,000 for the endowment. That initial $100,000 meant that apercentage of all additional funds would be available for grants. Ifa group/committee you are working with has a project or a one-time need that is not covered under budgeted operation funds,please complete a FFF Grant Request. You can get a Requestform from me or any member of the FFF Committee.
Marcia AllenChair, FFF Committee
Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-basedpreventive health screenings, is pleased to offer a preventivehealth event at Longs Peak United Methodist Church on4/18/2016. Five screenings will be offered that scan for potentialhealth problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leadingcause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to aruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is astrong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heartbeat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screen-ing, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis.Register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular testsand osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our memberdiscount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.In order to register for this event and receive a $10 discountoff any package priced above $129, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.
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Merry Mixers Adult Group FellowshipThursday April 28, 11:00 AM
LPUMC Fellowship HallThe main dish will be provided,
bring your favorite side dish or dessert.Place settings will be provided.
April Program (starts at 12:15)Program: The Farm Show
(Agriculture in Longmont: 1903 - 1977)
An outstanding opportunity to understand how Longmont be-came a farm community and how disappointing the closing of theGreat Western Sugar Factory was for all farmers in this area.
Erik Mason from the Longmont Museum will show the varioussteps taken by farmers in Longmont, CO. The crops, equipmentthat have been used, especially for sugar beets, and the marvel-ous, increasing development of machinery, and the use of theland.
The Schlagel Brothers will also explain each picture for theaudience to understand what and how Longmont became a farm-ing agriculture community.
Many nationals from Germany, Sweden, Italy, France, Ireland,and Japan came to this area and began developing and raisingvarious crops for a living as they did in their own country. Horsesand man labor was the first example of working the land, planting,harvesting and irrigating. Crops raised then and now are barley,wheat, corn, alfalfa, rye and sugar beets. Then dairies, flourmills, beet dumps, Great Western Sugar Factory, silage, and cat-tle feed lots appeared.
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Betty Schlagel 303-776-1454
Gradually equipment began to appearlike tractors, plows, harvesters, spray-ers, and sprinklers. With this equip-ment, a farmer could prepare the landfor much more production, which even-tually meant the land could be pur-chased by farmers. Sprinklers werethe better for irrigation because therewas less soil run off.
Longmont Beet First Factory Campaign in January 1903.Shortly after the opening of the factory. Volga German-Russianfamilies arrived in Longmont and began raising sugar beets. Sug-ar beets became a major crop in prime irrigated farms.
Sugar beets would ensure future prosperity on agriculture landand farmers would begin to buy more farm land. For 50 years,Longmont Sugar Factory was one of the largest and most respect-ed employers in the area. Sugar beets produce more than twiceas much food per acre than any other crop.
In 1977 Longmont Beet Sugar Factory closed, complete withan "obituary" for the sugar factory, because it had been the town’slongtime neighbor and largest employer. However, those whokept on farming increased production of corn, barley, alfalfa, andwheat.
Longmont was transformed from a row of crops to a row ofhomes. Today one farmer produces enough food for about 150individuals.
Join us Thursday, April 28 and there will be displays of seeds,plants, machinery,etc. You will have an opportunity for the boys toanswer any questions. Join us with smiles and happy hearts!
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Serving Our CountryJohn Baki, Trevor Bakich, Jim Britton, Robert Cave,
John Crier, Jon Kristian Edstrom,Andrew Evans, Brian Fitzgerald, Valerie Gaskin,
Joshua Gibbs, Marcus Glenn, Tim Grudle,John Haisley, Josh Hartwick, Stephen LaRocque*,
Chris Laz, Gregg Moore, Jared Morrison,Jake Smith, Jordan Steven*, Matt Stiller,
Kyleigh Vogels, Graham Wilson
* Designates deployed in combat area
A support group for people grieving thedeath of a spouse, child, family member,or friend that allows you to be aroundpeople who understand the pain you feel.
When: First and third Mondays of each month until May 16Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PMWhere: Longs Peak United Methodist Church; Rm 137Cost: $15 for GriefShare workbook (scholarships available)Facilitators: Wendy Reed, Kathy Crier, and Jan Spitler
Contact Wendy Reed at 303-772-3290 or Kathy Crier at303-776-0399 for more information. Child care and transportationcan be arranged upon request.
Longs Peak UMC Mission StatementAt Longs Peak United Methodist Church, our mission is to makedisciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Mission Trip to Alaska—Save the Date—See the Midnight Sun
The Mountain View Outreach Team has started planning for areturn mission trip to the Willow, Alaska area. The dates of themission trip are July 24-30. No building experience is necessary,but if you have (or know of someone with) electrical experience,that would be great! The cost of the trip will be plane fare, sharingin group dinners, and a portion of the van rental while in Alaska.
If you need information about the trip, please contact BelindaStrickland at [email protected] or 303-619-9770.
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OUR Center LunchSaturday March 12132 Meals Served!Scrumptious Menu: “Irish” beef stew, crusty roll w/butter, grapes, chocolate cake, coffee, lemonade, milk,hot tea, waterWonderful Volunteers: Alan & Lyn Dines, Paula Gamble,Jolene Mechtly, Deb Obrien, Linda Orrell, Alton Perry, Wes Stiller,Margaret Vann
2016 Sign-up Sheets are in CrossroadsCome join us for a few hours one Saturday, it's a lot of fun!
United Methodist Women will have our General Meet-ing on April 14 at 1:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.Betty Schlagel will give a program about the history ofUMW. UMW was founded on March 23, 1869 and willcelebrate 150 years in 2019. Of course, we have
changed a lot since then and now have over 800,000members! Please check out the UMW web site to find
out more about Legacy 150 and all the missions andservice in which we are involved.
The Esther Circle meeting will be held on April 21 atthe home of Laurie Faye at 7:00 PM. Her address is 1635 Gene-va Circle. The program has not yet been determined.
Also, it's still not too late to sign up for the Spiritual Life Retreatin Estes Park on April 1-3 at the YMCA Camp. If you can't attendall three days, there is an option to only attend on the Saturday,April 2.
The Western Jurisdiction meeting will be held in Salt Lake Cityon April 21-24. If you would like to sign up for either of theseevents, please contact Judy Scrimshire at 303-702-9094.
Be sure to check out our bulletin board at the church for addi-tional information on UMW activities.
Blessings,
Jan SpitlerSecretary, Long's Peak UMW
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Date 9:00 10:30 TOTALFeb 28 135 101 236March 6 125 106 231
March 13 106 100 206March 20 140 127 267
Worship Service Attendance
April Birthdays1 Seth Hagedorn 10 Elizabeth Winston 20 Pam Howell
Sylvia Parr 11 Anna Wing Francis WilsonKatie Stiller-Pekarek 12 Don Christensen 21 Thomas AndersonKaila Wisehart Tami Moin Kathy Harpole
3 Peter Storz 13 Lynn Dillow 22 Madelynn Gonzales4 Jennie Fenton Stephanie Ohlsen Judy Scrimshire
Samuel Martin Virginia Tansey 24 Logan Du ToitNadine Nelson Audrey Williams Jack McBrideArlene Stiller 14 Sally Keeler 26 Joy Long
6 Linda Goertz Cindy Starr-Smith 27 Viola OnkenGerald Mechtly 15 Sandy Stewart Thomas Sherrod
8 Susan Cooper 17 Daniel Ohlsen 28 Eileen Penner9 Connor Zimmer Kevin Osler 30 Melissa Hornbaker
10 Sara Cielaszyk 18 Connor Ohlsen Lindsey SpontarelliShawn Coniway 20 Amanda Billow
LPUMC Finance CommitteeIncome for February was $33,439
and expenses were $42,792 leaving adeficit for the month of $9,353. The totaldeficit for January and February is $15,638.
Our congregation really stepped it up when Pastor Stephanieasked for donations to the Angel Fund. We received over $3,000 inJanuary and February and this goes directly to help families in needin our congregation and community.
I hope and pray that everyone will prayerfully consider givingmore on a monthly basis to help cover the expenses of the church.We have so many wonderful programs and staff and it would be dis-appointing to see any reductions.
Blessings,Amanda Billow
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Church Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-776-0399 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303-485-6340
Email: [email protected] Website: www.lpumc.org Office Hours
Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LONGS PEAK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH1421 Elmhurst Drive • Longmont CO 80503
May Newsletter Deadline is Monday April 18Email your articles to: [email protected]
For bulletin announcements, or to get a date on the church calendar,contact Sharon at [email protected] or 303-776-0399.
ClergyRev. Stephanie Kidwell
Lead [email protected]
Rev. Joshua WalkerAssociate [email protected]
Rev. Philip RogersPastor to Youth & Young Adults
Rev. Sandy StewartDeacon serving at OUR Center
StaffKathy Crier
Care & Hospitality [email protected]
Kay W. LloydDirector of Music Ministries
Jo Ann HaugerChildren's Ministry Director
Bobbi ChristensenNursery Coordinator
Dan GamblePublications
Dr. Cobus duToitAccompanist
Jim MooreCustodian
Sharon Cantrell-JaapAdministrative Assistant
Catherine RomeroBusiness [email protected]
Office Staff
Attending ClergyPastor Charlene Smythe, RetiredRev. Granville Smythe, Retired
MissionaryAlina Saucedo
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