MAY 1, 2014
from OUR ASSOCIATE pastor Rev. Kathy Wafer SENIOR SUNDAY | May 4 Celebrate Broadmoor's six high school seniors who will graduate this May! They will be honored at the 11:00 am Traditional service, where their senior video will also be shown.
KATIE ANDERSON C.E. Byrd High School
KAILYN DOLLAR C.E. Byrd High School
One Sunday years ago, I saw our founding pastor, Rev. George Pearce, walking through the church and up and down the stairs. I jokingly asked if he was practicing climbing Jacob’s ladder because that was the sermon topic that day. George said that on Sunday mornings he walks throughout the church praying over everyone who will be here and those that will lead them. He also said that when it comes to Broadmoor Church, her community, and her members, he prays without ceasing. This sparked within me the impor tance of prayer. Prayer is a precedent before any ministry can begin. Prayer enlightens me to see the needs of others. All of life is meant to be a prayer, just as all of life is also meant to be an act of worship. What would our church family be like if everyone prayed without ceasing for one another? As we walk through and around the church, may we be constantly praying for the pastors, the Sunday school classes, the worship services, the children’s ministry, the youth ministry, and our missions,. Prayer is planting. Each prayer is like a seed that gets planted in the ground. It may disappear for a season, but it eventually bears fruit that blesses future generations. Broadmoor will soon celebrate its 75th anniversary. Our church was formed and shaped by the prayers of so many dedicated saints and servants. May we continue to be in prayer, keeping in step with the Spirit so that we can continue to heal, bless, and serve others for many more years to come.
ZACHARY DOWD Caddo Magnet High School
KEVIN POOLE Caddo Magnet High School
PIERRE GARY Huntington High School
MEIGAN TAYLOR Caddo Magnet High School
RED BAG SUNDAY | May 4 This Sunday, May 4, is Red Bag Sunday at Broadmoor! Special needs for Food Pantry this month: Creamy peanut Butter, pop-top fruit cups, macaroni and cheese, Rice-a-Roni, breakfast cereal bars, granola bars, and potatoes au gratin. Put a couple of these items on your grocery list this week, and bring your filled red bag to the fellowship area this Sunday. As always, thank you for your suppor t!
memorials & honorariums
Building Fund In memory of JANICE CONNELL by Jim & Shirley White. In memory of BOB DOLES by Judy Kelley. In memory of VICTORIA BARR FOX by Jim & Shirley White.
Centenary Choir In honor of T.WES AND OUR CHOIR by Jim & Shirley White.
General Fund In memory of JANICE CONNELL by Cal & Gaye Cranor, Dick & Norma Davenpor t, and the Women of Faith Circle. In memory of BOB DOLES by Dick & Norma Davenpor t. In memory of VICTORIA BARR FOX by Peggy Brock, Brown Builders, Dick & Norma Davenpor t, and Eva Miles.
a prayer Dear God, The “doubting Thomas” keeps showing up-doubts about my choices and decisions, doubts about my abilities. I find myself wondering why. Why am I constantly questioning myself? Is it because I feel inadequate, not good enough? Do I think that people will disapprove of me? Doubts and insecurities pervade my life, and self-doubt often prevails. Help me, God, to hold on to my faith in you and to the faith you have in me – faith to get me through the times of doubt and questioning. Help me to see myself as you see me. Amen.
new members
In honor of KEN & KAY IRBY by Jim & Shirley White.
Library Fund In memory of MELISSA MCMURRY LANGE by the Women's Sunday School Class.
deaths Our sympathy and prayers to Joann Cathey and Susie Dupee in the death of Joann's mother and Susie's grandmother FRANCIS BAGLEY; Greg & Cynthia Davis in the death of Cynthia's brother DAVID FRANK GREEN, III; and to Bill and Carla Pampe in the death of Bill’s mother and Carla’s grandmother Mary Louise Pampe.
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Lisa-Kaye & Kenneth Kingery with granddaughter Aubree
Series in The River Based on YouTube We all have stories--happy stories, sad stories, and sometimes transforming stories. Thanks to social media and the internet, people can share their stories with millions. Join Rev. Marissa Teauseau in the River April 27-May18 for the "Share" series, where we will watch YouTube videos to learn the stories of others and see how they can inspire us to transform our lives and the world.
"Beauty for Ashes" Mission Opportunity Please join us in our annual ministry oppor tunity, “Beauty for Ashes.” We will be collecting make-up bags filled with travel sized toiletries, face masks, lotions, etc. to give to the women at the Shrevepor t Rescue Mission for Mother’s Day. We want all women to feel special and pampered, so we are asking for name brand items such as Pantene Shampoo, Bath and Body Works Bath gel…(Please no hotel samples, razors or mouthwash). Monetary donations are also accepted. $10 would cover the cost of one make-up bag filled with supplies. Please make checks out to Broadmoor UMC and in the memo section write “Beauty for Ashes.” If you have any questions you may contact Kelie Taylor at 318.572.8553.
an invitation Come and enjoy a fun time of playing volleyball on Sundays at 7 pm in the gym. Talk to Chris Dupee or Corry Wafer for more information. Also, every Monday night at 7 pm in the gym, we have a group that comes together to play Pickle-ball. Wear your tennis shoes and come on out and have some fun and fellowship!
It's Not too Late to Register for TnT 2014 Terrific Tuesdays and Thrilling Thursdays is for children who will be entering 1st-6th grades in the fall of 2014. We will enjoy twelve fully supervised activities that include lunch each time. You may sign up for all of the activities for one price, or select the ones (at least three) you would like to attend at a “per activity” fee. Pick up a TnT brochure from the office reception desk or Welcome Center in order to fill out the registration form. Space fills up quickly and is limited to 60 par ticipants.
Burnt Offerings Re-Schedule | May 4
Sky Ranch Bake Sale | May 4
Parenting Class | June 2014
Your favorite culinary event of the year has been re-scheduled for this Sunday, May 4, at 5 pm in Anderson Gym. This event will include a cook-off, silent auction, and tons of great fellowship. A sneak peak at some of this year's auction items includes handmade jewelry, hand-spun pottery, a custom-made rod and reel, and cer tified and authenticated player/team autographed helmets from the 2011 perfect record regular season LSU football team. Credit Cards may now be used to purchase auction items. All proceeds go to fund Broadmoor’s mission activities in our church, neighborhood, city, state, and world.
Please suppor t the 5th grade fundraiser for the Sky Ranch Retreat by purchasing something from their bake sale this Sunday. Tables will be located in Fellowship Hall and Anderson Foyer.
During Sundays in June the BUMC Children’s Ministry Team will sponsor a series of parenting classes that will be held June 1-22, 4:30-6:00 pm. Every parent – no matter the age of the child – needs help. The CMT has studied those things that parents seem to ask the most questions about and come up with a super slate of topics that range from tips for parents of infants/toddler to parents of teenagers. There are two topics each Sunday: June 1 • Positive Discipline: Teaching Kindness to Children, led by Janet Nor then BUMC Day School and Early Learning Center Director. These classes might appeal to parents of toddlers through 2nd grade. • Using Tae-Kwon-Do Principles in Discipline, led by Brandon Winningham, BUMC Youth Director. For parents of children in 3rd grade and older. June 8 • Knowing Your Child’s Development Stages, for all ages of children through elementary school. • Making Rules and Enforcing Consequences, for elementary children and older. June 15 • Parent/Child Communication, for children through 3rd grade. • Social Media, presented by the Caddo Parish Sheriff ’s Depar tment. There will be separate classes for kids and adults. June 22 • Navigating the Caddo Parish School System/What Parents Need to Know, presented by Sydney Allen, Counselor at Eden Gardens Elementary. • RESPECT-The Golden Rule, led by Frank and Tammy Flowers. For all ages.
Layette Ministry Baby Shower | May 6 United Methodist Women will hold their annual Layette Ministry Baby Shower Tuesday, May 6th in Pearce Hall. The shower will begin at 10:30 am, followed by a luncheon. The hosting Circle for the event is Grace Cooke. The price of the luncheon is $8 per person with most of the proceeds going to the Layette Ministry. Reservations are required and should be called in to Carolyn Clarke at 868-5420. Members are asked to bring the following layette items for donation: • • •
Onesies, 0-3 months Receiving blankets, package of four Sleeper or gown, 0-3 months.
For those preferring not to purchase their own items, monetary donations are also welcome. Funding enables members of the Layette Ministry to purchase the items most needed. The cost of each layette is approximately $10.
"Jonah" Bible Study | Summer 2014 Join us this summer for a women’s Bible study led by Rev. Kathy Wafer. This seven-week study by Priscilla Shirer, Jonah, Navigating a Life Interrupted begins on Thursday, June 5th from 9:45- 11:15 am in the meeting room. Books are $12 and can be purchased on the first day of class. We will dive into the study of Jonah and discover that what we see as an interruption may truly be God’s divine invitation to a life so much bigger than we can imagine. Sign up sheets are at the Welcome Center and Reception Desk. For fur ther information contact, Rev. Kathy Wafer in the church office at 861-0586 or kathysw@broadmoorumc. org.
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Soul Sisters Meeting | May 6 Due to the re-scheduling of Burnt Offerings, the May Soul Sisters meeting has been moved to Tuesday, May 6th in the parlor at 5:30 pm. Child care will be available if needed. Please RSVP to Lisa Dupee' at 318-288-4061 or lfox012@ yahoo.com.
Mansfield Day Trip | May 12 Monday, May 12, will find the group headed to Mansfield. We’ll visit the Mansfield Female College Museum and Event Center, The Mansfield Battle Park, Rock Chapel, the Battle of Mansfield Soldier’s Cemetery, and other interesting sites. Lunch will be Dutch treat at Village Cuisine. Edna Wheless, publisher of DeSoto Life Magazine will be our step-on tour guide. Arrive at the church for a 9:00 a.m. depar ture. We will return to the church by 3:00. Fee is $15 each and includes bus transpor tation and a donation to the DeSoto Parish Historical Society. Sign up and pay your fee at the Welcome Center or Reception Desk.
The Irby Farewell | June 15 Join us as we bid farewell to the Irbys on June 15. We will honor them with a breakfast reception in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45. There will be one combined worship service that day at 11:00 in the Sanctuary – no 8:30 service/River/ Sunday school. Donations for a love offering for Ken are now being accepted. Please make your checks out to BUMC and note “Ken’s Farewell.” If you have any questions, please contact Gay Gaskins, SPR Chairperson or Bonnie Daniel, Program Director.
Variety Show Youth Fundraiser | June 29 Suppor t your youth ministry by coming to the annual Variety Show on the evening of Sunday, June 29 (Date change!) This year, the theme will be a coffee house. Enjoy a night of coffee, music, laughs, and talent as the members of Broadmoor show off their mad skills! If you would like to par ticipate in the Variety Show this year, please contact Brandon Winningham at brandon@ broadmoorumc.org.
Child care and children’s events will be held at the same time so that the whole family may attend. There are no fees for any of these classes, and all are welcome. This would be a great time to invite your neighbors, friends and coworkers. For more info, please contact Bonnie Daniel in the church office at 861-0586 or at
[email protected].
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Shreveport, LA Permit No. 80
Sign up Youth for CSM | July 6-12 This summer the high school youth will travel to Houston, TX, to serve with the Center for Student Missions (CSM). They will be working with the homeless and impoverished community and experiencing a life different from our own. Every day the group will work with two different ministries in downtown Houston, home of the country’s 3rd highest homeless population. They will also get to truly experience the city by eating different local and ethnic foods and touring local parks and attractions. If your student is in high school and interested in going on the trip, contact Brandon Winningham at brandon@ broadmoorumc.org. There are limited spots, which will be filled from highest grade to lowest grade (senior-freshman).
Weekend of the Cross | July 24-27 Weekend of the Cross registration is now open. Turn in a $50 deposit to register, and the total cost is $200 per student. Weekend of the Cross is an excellent local mission opportunity for Shrevepor t where hundreds of youth par ticipate in building wheelchair ramps and painting houses for lower income neighborhoods. Youth will stay on the Centenary College campus and par ticipate in worship and group discussion each night with youth from churches all across Nor thwest Louisiana. If your student is interested in the trip, contact Brandon Winningham at
[email protected]. Adult team-leaders are also needed.
No Youth on May 4 There will be no UMY this Sunday, May 4. Join us at Burnt Offerings from 5-7 pm in the gym instead!
Youth Stock Sale | April & May This year's Youth Ministry Stock Sale fundraiser will be held April 28-May 2. The funds raised will pay for the majority of our high school mission trip with the Center for Student Missions (CSM) to Houston, TX, in July. With CSM, our students will serve inner city Houston by working with several homeless and urban ministries. This will be more than a summer mission trip because our students will learn and gain experience in relational ministry so that they can come back home to help build the kingdom locally. These students will experience a life changing week with CSM but to get there we need your help! During Stock Sale you will receive a phone call from one of our par ticipating students asking you to purchase "Stock" in our ministry. Each share of stock is $20 and you can purchase as many as you feel called. You can also buy stock directly from the church office. Our goal is to sell 300 shares of stock to cover the cost of CSM. Stockholders will be invited to a dinner held in their honor for the suppor t given to our summer mission projects. At the dinner, stockholders will hear stories and updates from CSM and Weekend of the Cross. We hope you will help us fund our trip to Houston. These students and the work they will do building the kingdom will be wor th your investment!
