BROADMOOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105 • (318) 861-0586 • Fax (318) 869-4319 • www.broadmoorumc.org APRIL 11, 2013 From the Pastor... FROM OUR PASTOR REV. KEN IRBY Broadmoor Youth will host "The Variety Show," a fundraiser for the youth group featuring the talents of several Broadmoor members. Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, or have a stand-up comedy routine you'd like to share, the youth group wants you to sign up for this church-wide talent show, set for 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 14th. All ages are invited to sign up for the show--not just youth! Sign up forms are avaliable at the reception desk, Welcome Center, and in Sunday School Folders. If you'd rather support the show as an audience member, tickets to the show will be $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Proceeds from this event will help to off-set costs of upcoming summer trips and mission projects in which the Broadmoor Youth participate. Last year the event helped to bring in nearly $2,000! Besides the amazing performances, there will be concessions sold throughout the evening, so make sure to bring cash for your dinner selections. We hope you'll support the youth group in this excit- ing event. For more informa- tion on performing or any questions about the event, contact Paul Steurnagel at 861-0586 or paul@broad- moorumc.org. Local author, teacher and speaker, Debbie Covington, founder of the Journey of Sisters ministry is scheduled to speak at an upcoming Women's Ministry event at Broadmoor. Tickets are on sale now and are $10/person. Stop in the Welcome Center or reception area to purchase yours. Journey of Sisters is a ministry dedicated to encouraging other women to look for God each day in their own lives. Debbie will join us Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Kilpatrick Memorial Chapel and lead us in discussion on "Wild Abandon: Letting go of the old and embracing the new". Our scripture focus for the event is Ephesians 2:10: “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." Additionally, a small market with fair trade items will be set up in the Fellowship Area outside of the Local author and teacher to speak at upcoming Women's Ministry event COVINGTON “…your old will dream dreams and your young will see vi- sions.” (From the book of Joel) That’s an ancient Latin saying [Ecclesia semper reformanda] that means “The Church is always in need of reform.” At least I suppose it is ancient. Who speaks Latin any- more? At the very least, it seems to be a true statement. At every age and stage of its life, the Church has had challenges and opportunities to be an instrument for God’s working in the world. We have begun a strategic planning process that will help lead us into the future. Dr. Ray Branton, who has led scores of churches in such a process, has agreed to help us. We will be taking a look at the past, to discern patterns and trends in our congregation. We will look at the present: who belongs to Broadmoor now, where do our visitors come from, how are we involved in making a differ- ence in the community? And we will also be alert to the dreams and visions that God is placing before us as we look toward the future. Members of this task force are: Phillip Templeton, Jane Hubbard, Debo- rah Griffith, Mike Belanger, Jim Griffith, Hank Anderson, Maegan Daigle, Lau- ra Vaughn, Christina Poole, David Simon, Lindy Broderick, Ray Branton, and me. How can you be involved? Sunday School classes will be asked to respond to some questions that will give us some important feedback. Also, if you have ideas about the future of BUMC, please contact any member of the committee. Whatever comes out of this, we will embrace the continual reform that every vital church undergoes. To become stagnant is to die. To adapt, change, grow is to live. See you Sunday, Broadmoor Youth Host Second Annual Talent Showcase
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BROADMOOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105 • (318) 861-0586 • Fax (318) 869-4319 • www.broadmoorumc.org
APRIL 11, 2013
From the Pastor...
FROM OUR PASTORREV. KEN IRBY
Broadmoor Youth will host "The Variety Show," a fundraiser for the youth group featuring the talents of several Broadmoor members.
Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, or have a stand-up comedy routine you'd like to share, the youth group wants you to sign up for this church-wide talent show, set for 5:00 pm on Sunday, April 14th. All ages are invited to sign up for the show--not just youth! Sign up forms are avaliable at the reception desk, Welcome Center, and in Sunday School Folders.
If you'd rather support the show as an audience member, tickets to the show will be $10 for adults and $5 for children
10 and under.
Proceeds from this event will help to off-set costs of upcoming summer trips and mission projects in which the Broadmoor Youth participate. Last year the event helped to bring in nearly $2,000!
Besides the amazing performances, there will be concessions sold throughout the evening, so make sure to bring cash for your dinner selections.
We hope you'll support the youth group in this excit-ing event. For more informa-tion on performing or any questions about the event, contact Paul Steurnagel at 861-0586 or [email protected].
Local author, teacher and speaker, Debbie Covington, founder of the Journey of Sisters ministry is scheduled to speak at an upcoming Women's Ministry event at Broadmoor. Tickets are on sale now and are $10/person. Stop in the Welcome Center or reception area to purchase yours. Journey of Sisters is a ministry dedicated to encouraging other women to look for God each day in their own
lives. Debbie will join us Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Kilpatrick Memorial Chapel and lead us in discussion on "Wild Abandon: Letting go of the old and embracing the new". Our scripture focus for the event is Ephesians 2:10:
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." Additionally, a small market with fair trade items will be set up in the Fellowship Area outside of the
Local author and teacher to speak at upcoming Women's Ministry event
COVINGTON
“…your old will dream dreams and your young will see vi-sions.” (From the book of Joel)
That’s an ancient Latin saying [Ecclesia semper reformanda] that means “The Church is always in need of reform.” At least I suppose it is ancient. Who speaks Latin any-more? At the very least, it seems to be a true statement. At every age and stage of its life, the Church has had challenges and opportunities to be an instrument for God’s working in the world.
We have begun a strategic planning process that will help lead us into the future. Dr. Ray Branton, who has led scores of churches in such a process, has agreed to help us. We will be taking a look at the past, to discern patterns and trends in our congregation. We will look at the present: who belongs to Broadmoor now, where do our visitors come from, how are we involved in making a differ-ence in the community? And we will also be alert to the dreams and visions that God is placing before us as we look
toward the future.
Members of this task force are: Phillip Templeton, Jane
Hubbard, Debo-rah Griffith, Mike Belanger, Jim Griffith, Hank Anderson, Maegan Daigle, Lau-ra Vaughn, Christina Poole, David Simon, Lindy Broderick, Ray Branton, and me.
How can you be involved? Sunday School classes will be asked to respond
to some questions that will give us some important feedback. Also, if you have ideas about the future of BUMC, please contact any member of the committee.
Whatever comes out of this, we will embrace the continual reform that every vital church undergoes. To become stagnant is to die. To adapt, change, grow is to live.
See you Sunday,
Broadmoor Youth Host Second Annual Talent Showcase
The Gospel reading for this Sunday is John 21:1-19. It is the story of how several of the disciples were out fishing and having problems catching anything. Then, a person says to the men to cast the net to the other side. They catch more than enough fish and Peter realizes that the person is Jesus and swims out to meet him. On the beach, when everyone is gathered to eat, Christ asks Peter three times if he loves him. Three times, Peter replies yes and eventually Christ replies “Follow me.”
One of my favorite hymns is John Bell’s “The Summons” (TFWS 2130). In five stanzas, four stanzas ask thirteen questions and the final stanza is our reply. Are we willing to follow
our Savior into the unknown? Are we willing to be transformed? Are we willing to die to ourselves and care for others? Are we willing to minister to the marginalized in society? Are we willing to be true to ourselves instead of being shameful of being the people God has intended us to be?
The Christian faith is one long journey. There are times of joy and comfort along with difficulty and sadness. However, we have hope that Christ, who calls us by name and
knows us better than we know ourselves, will lead us. Christ’s love and footsteps will guide us and we will live, move, and grow in Christ and Christ will live, move, and grow in us.
MEMORIALS &HONORARIUMS
Building FundIn memory of DOT ADAMS,
by Elaine Camp, Bill and Ellen Clark, and by Randall George.In memory of MABEL
GIVENS, by Randall George.Easter Offering
In memory of DOT ADAMS,by Judie Bell.
General Memorial Fund
In memory of DOT ADAMS, by Bill and Rosemary Baldridge, Louis and Pat Gaudin, the Couples Class, Mr. and Mrs. John Hayter, Rowena Jones and by Glynn and Virginia Whitten.In memory of MABEL
GIVENS, by Bill and Rosemary Baldridge, Brian and Katherine Brewton, Roger and Dal Briley, Robert and Nancy Brown, the Couples Class, Sheila Harkey, Mr. and Mrs. John Hayter, Jim and Sandi Hill, Richard and Betty Johnson, Jan and Dwaine Johnston, Rowena Jones, Craig and Suzanne Lewis, Mary Lou McCaa, Milton Pearce, Jane Porter, Betty Ramey, George and Nancy Walter, Donna Warren, Glynn and Virginia Whitten and by Holly Wood.In memory of DAISY
JOLLEY, by Mr. and Mrs. John Hayter and by the Joy Circle.In memory of RAY OWENS,
by Bill and Rosemary Baldridge.In memory of RUTH TILLER,
by Mr. and Mrs. John Hayter and by the Joy Circle.
Layette Ministry In memory of DOT ADAMS
and MABEL GIVENS, by Jim and Rosie Wood.
Library Fund In memory of MABEL
GIVENS, by Mrs. John C Bray.Mission Fund
In memory of PHILLIP CARTER, By Staci Carter Carlsen.
Music MinistryIn memory of MABEL
GIVENS, by Deborah Griffith.
TnT Registration Opens April 14Terrific Tuesdays and Thrilling Thursdays is a summer ministry for children
who will enter 1st-6th grades in the fall. Brochures/registrations will be ready for distribu-tion on April 14. Each Tuesday and Thursday, June 4-July 11, the kids will participate in an activity or field trip – lunch included. You may sign up for all events or for selected events. Please note that this is a ministry that fills up very quickly and is well-liked by children and parents city-wide. Bonnie Daniel, Children’s Director, encourages our BUMC people to sign up as quickly as pos-sible Space is limited to 60 children.
Make Your Mark in Children's Ministry
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Nursery Workers Needed
If you are at least sixteen years old, have a love for babies and children, would like to earn some extra money, and have a desire to work in the BUMC church nursery, then you are encouraged to apply. New BUMC Nursery Director, Jerri Byrd, has appli-cations available in the nursery welcome center. Applicants must provide references and sign a background check waiver. If you have questions, contact Jerri Byrd at [email protected].
Sympathy Our Sympathy and Prayers to Rosemary Morrison and
daughters Pam, Cindy and Kay in the death of
CALVIN MORRISON
who passed away on April 6th.
WE EXPRESS
ROSS & ALLISON BOYETTwith their daughter Graceanne
WE CELEBRATE New Members
WE CELEBRATE New Life
Congratulations to Dallas and Katherine Weeks on the birth of EMMA KATHERINE
WEEKS on April 8th.
Mission Opportunity: Beauty for Ashes
Please join us in a new mission opportunity, Beauty for Ashes, which provides travel-sized toiletries and beauty products to women at the Shreveport Rescue Mission for Mother's Day.
We will be collecting make-up bags filled with small-sized products such as Pantene Shampoo, Bath and Body Works
shower gel, face wipes, and nail polish. Please, no hotel samples, razors, or mouth wash. Monetary donations are also welcome.Help us make these women feel valued and pampered! Make checks out to Broadmoor UMC, and bring filled bags to the
Welcome Center. For more information, contact Kellie Taylor at 318.572.8553.
Music Notes: The Summons
T. WES MOORE
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES
Sky Ranch Bake Sale This Sunday
There will be a bake sale on Sunday, April 14th to help
raise funds for the fifth grade Sky Ranch trip from May
10th-12th. Fifth graders, if you plan to go on this trip, please
bring your baked goods to the church by 9 am on Sunday
morning. Church members, be ready to support our Chil-
dren's Ministry by purchasing some tasty treats! For any
questions about the bake sale or the Sky Ranch trip, contact
Call for entries has been announced and we welcome your best dish in this year's cook-off competition, set for April 28 from 5-7 p.m. in Anderson Hall. Submit your culinary creation for a chance to win the coveted Burnt Offerings' prizes chosen by the evening's tasters!
If you're not up for submitting a dish in this year's event, you can still play a part in supporting Broadmoor's mission efforts by purchasing a ticket to the event. Tickets will be on sale Sun-day, April 14 and are $10/adult, $5/child. Your ticket will allow you to sample each dish - don't worry, all dishes are portioned sample-sized!
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Congregational Care Ministry seeks volunteers
The congregational care ministry at BUMC is currently in need of lay volunteers to help with hospital visitation to mem-bers from our congregation. Volunteers are placed on a rotation schedule and are asked to serve once a month.
Additionally, we are in need of more volunteers to be a part of the Providing Another Love (P.A.L.) ministry to those within our congregation who are either home-bound, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Being a P.A.L. requires volunteers to visit once a month, send a card and make a phone call to your assigned 'pal'. For more information or to volunteer please
Enter your best dish in the missions fundraiser and cook-off
Spiritual Creative Arts
Spiritual Creative Arts is a time to co-create with God. Whether you sew, paint, journal, sketch, or write please join us for a time of praise and deep listening.
This group meets both Monday and Tuesday each week from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Room 314 and is led by Amy Love.
Prayer Shawl Ministry to host meeting
On April 13, from 9-10 in the Parlor, Phyllis Phillips will teach how to make prayer shawls. We invite you to be a part of this group, which meets monthly and helps to support the Interces-sory Prayer Group at Broadmoor.
Those attending the informational meeting will need to bring three skeins, Lion Brand Homespun yarn and needles size 10 long. After each prayer shawl is made, the Intercessory Prayer Group prays over it and it is taken to those who are in the hospital or who are ill and are home-bound.
River Sermon Series Explores Ego
Rev. Kathy Wafer is leading this three-week sermon series in The
River Contemporary Worship Service on Sundays through April 21 at 11 a.m. in Ander-son Hall.
Instead of living your life with an ego that is outward-driven and based on other
people's approval, demands and false statements, discover how to live with an Altar Ego - the truth of who we are in Christ. We are God's masterpiece. We are created perfectly in God's image. It is time we lived life on the altar of God’s truth which is how we are created to live. Hav-ing an Altar Ego is life lived abundantly. The series will feature the following scripture focuses and topics, messages which we can apply to our everyday lives: April 14: Liv-ing the Life, Philippians 4:1-9, April 21: Being Bold, Joshua 1:1-11.
Teacher Apprecia-tion Breakfast honors
Broadmoor Sunday School teachers
An appreciation breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 14 at 9:45 a.m. for all children and youth Sunday school teachers. The BUMC Kitchen Ministry will cook a delicious meal for these dedicated workers and volunteers.
Prayer An Invitation to Christ
by Dimitri of Rostov, Russia
Come, my Light, and illumine my darkness.Come, my Life, and revive me from death.Come, my Physician, and heal my wounds.
Come, Flame of divine love, and burn up the thorns of my sins,
Kindling my heart with the flame of thy love.Come, my King, sit upon the throne of my heart and reign
there.For thou alone art my King and my Lord. Amen
New Appointment for Rev. Matt Rawle
Bishop Cynthia Harvey has announced that Rev. Matt Rawle will receive a new appointment at the end of June. He will be serving The Well in Ponchatoula, a new congregation whose founding pastor was Rev. Jack O’Dell. We will miss Matt and Christie and the gifts that they have shared with us over these years. We are excited for them that this move puts them in close proximity to both their families, and will afford them new opportunities to serve God in this new setting. We know they will be a blessing there as they have been to us.
Broadmoor’s 20 Somethings spent Saturday afternoon volun-teering their time to work with the Fuller Build to build 4 houses for veterans in the Stoner Hill area.
Broadmoor Youth had a great time on their Spring Break adven-ture trip to Chattanooga, TN!
SnapshotsStock Sale 2013
Students who are a part of the summer service trips (Appalachia Service Project or Weekend of the Cross) will be participating in the phone-a-thon by contacting mem-bers of the church in an effort to secure pledges, or "stock investments"--funds that help support them in their service projects. Hannah Henderson and Paul Steurnagel will be contacting the youth to par-ticipate in the event.
Confirmation RetreatConfirmation students are heading back to the Hamm's home at Lake Bistineau as we finish up the confirma-tion process. We are going to meet at the church at 4 pm on Friday, April 26, and return on Saturday, April 27, between 3 and 3:30 pm. The cost for the retreat is $20.
Open House for Par-ents of Fifth Graders
Parents of fifth graders, mark your calendar for the Youth Ministry open house set for April 28 in The Basement. A short orientation will be lead by Paul Steurnagel, Director of Student Ministries. Look for details in the next month! For questions about the bridge from fifth to sixth grade, please contact Paul Steurnagel at [email protected]
ASP Service DatesFor those who are going with us to Appalachia Service Proj-ect (ASP), there are impor-tant dates to know in terms of payment and training. Pay-ments can be broken up or paid in full. Payment dates for ASP are: April 1 ($75), May 1 ($125), and June 1 ($200). The total cost is $300.
