Consider making a new year's resolution to know one of our mission partners better! This newsletter is a great way to start! Enjoy this month's Mission and Earth Care News. Read updates on our Missional and Earth Care ministries and find ways that you can love our neighbor and care for our world. We also share news about the work of our mission partners and how you too, can get involved.
The Faithful Servant Trust Fund board invites you to attend an Estate Planning Workshop after church on Sunday Feb 5th in the Sanctuary. Joseph Moore, one our guest preachers from last summer, will be back to present the workshop. He’ll discuss the importance of having plans in place for peace of mind, and will cover the documents we should all have in place - a Will, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Medical Power of Attorney. He’ll also explain how members who are interested in leaving legacy funds to CENTRAL (and/or other non-profits) can do so.
Please sign up in Fellowship Hall or use the button below, or go to the Attendance tab in the mobile app, to register so that we can be sure we have enough handouts for all.
At their stated meeting on Tuesday, January 24, Session:
Approved hosting a community conversation for Project Peace and Safety;
Appointed Rev. John Watkin to the position of Ministry Assistant;
Created two Task Forces, both of which will be comprised of Ruling Elders and congregation members:
one Task Force to identify a way that CENTRALongmont can be of lasting benefit to children and youth in the community;
one Task Force to create a comprehensive plan to revitalize the church’s buildings and grounds, including the use of the former nursery space;
Elected Donna Weaver as Clerk of Session and Brad Culp as Church Treasurer for 2023;
Approved CENTRALongmont’s PCUSA Statistical Data Report for 2022;
Approved Communion dates for 2023;
Elected Officers of the Corporation for 2023; and
Elected Presbytery Commissioners for 2023.
2022 Giving Statements
The Annual Giving Statements for 2022 were sent in hard copy by regular mail last week. If you haven't received your statement by the end of January, please give us a call or send an e-mail and we will gladly mail or e-mail you a copy.
Also, don't forget that you always have access to your own giving records via the mobile app or ShelbyNext on your computer. Call the office if you need technical assistance, or if you see something that needs to be corrected.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
January 29, 2023
10:30 am, in the Sanctuary
2022 Annual Report
The updated 2022 Annual Report is now available, including the 2023 Operating Budget. Click on the button below to read the updated report online, or pick up a hard-copy on Sunday morning, along with a hard-copy of the budget.
Add a record to your contacts list in your smartphone, using CENTRALtext Resources as the "name" and the phone number 720-734-4438.
Once you've done that, text the word "mission" to CENTRALtext Resources.
An automatic reply will be generated providing a direct link to the new 2023 Mission Booklet. (Note: text and data rates may apply, depending on your plan and carrier.)
Here's a link to an updated list of resources available by text:
A recording of the service will be posted on the website as soon as it is available.
mer-cy noun - kindness or help; disposition to be compassionate; benevolence The Mercy Fund is a ministry of Central’s Board of Deacons. Its purpose is to show God’s love to our church family in times of personal crisis or hardship, through direct provision of basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter and transportation.
Click on the picture to go to the website and find out more about the Mercy Fund.
You can benefit CENTRALongmont just by grocery shopping! Click on the logo to go to our website, and learn about how this program allows for a percentage of the purchase price on qualifying sales, to be donated to CENTRALongmont. It's an easy way to give!
(Note: The Amazon Smile program has been discontinued. GoodShop and GoodSearch are still available. Please see information posted on the website.)
2023 Session (Elders)
Lisa Bechard
Cheryl Bodin
Clayt Evans
Phil Goerner
Ashley Inguagiato
Kurt Knoernschild
Linda Parker
Martha Ramos
Greg Smoot
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