A CARING PEOPLE, SHARING CHRIST'S LOVE WITH ALL JUNE 12, 2014
The Irby Farewell | June 15 Our senior pastor of nine years, Rev. Ken Irby, has been named District Superintendent of the Shrevepor t District following the retirement of Dr. Donald Avery on July 1. Join us as we say congratulations and bid farewell to the Rev. Ken and Kay Irby on Sunday, June 15. We will honor them with a breakfast reception in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 a.m.. There will be one combined worship service that day at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary – no 8:30 a.m. Service, Sunday School, or River Service. Donations for a love offering for Ken are now being accepted. Please make your checks out to BUMC and note “Ken’s Farewell.”
from the senior pastor Rev. Ken Irby
For folks who like neat tidy packages, life must be a huge frustration most of the time. Because life is messy and jagged and open-ended so much of the time. And so it is with the church too.
Nine years ago, I joined the...what image fits best...the story, the journey, the stream, the tapestry? I joined the on-going-ness of Broadmoor Church. Mile-markers behind, loose ends all around, and specks on the horizon of things yet-to-be. I joined you in wrapping up some loose ends, and then managed to untie a few things, perhaps so new things could be star ted. And now, try as I might, there are ends that won't submit to a neat knot. There are things that need doing, maybe some that need undoing, and dreams yet to be dreamed, in this ongoing, living organism called the church.
Independence Sunday Picnic and Davis Welcome| June 29 On Sunday, June 29, we will have an Independence Sunday Picnic and Welcome to Dr. Greg Davis and his wife Cynthia. We will have our regular 8:30 a.m. service and Sunday school, and there will be one combined service at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. After church, join us for our Independence Sunday Picnic and Welcome to our new Pastor. Tickets for hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings are $8 for adults/$5 for kids. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time so that we will know how many to prepare for, and will be available this Sunday. We will also “shower” Greg and Cynthia with gift cards as a welcome to them – they can be any kind of card/any amount. They will be setting up a new house and that means a lot of eating out and running to Lowe’s!
I thank you for including me in on this leg of your journey. It has been an honor, a joy, a frustration, a challenge, a pain--like life, of course, like relationships, like the varied terrain that makes travel interesting and wor thwhile. As I leave you and prepare to travel new roads (many of which I have not traversed before, figuratively and literally), I do so with deep gratitude and strong hope. I am grateful for our time together. Because of our bonds as sisters and brothers in Christ, there are blessed ties that time and distance will not sever. And I leave with confidence that even greater times await a congregation that is actively seeking to do God's will and be God's people. You have a great person and leader coming your way in Greg Davis. You and he will be in my hear t. God's blessings to you, now and always,
Rev. Kathy Wafer with her Ordination Class Read more about Rev. Wafer's ordination, special honor at the "Passing of the Mantle" service, and June 22 Reception on Page 3.
memorials & honorariums General Fund In memory of janice connell by Chris Johnson & Dr. & Mrs. George Risinger. In memory of VICTORIA BARR FOX by Dot Miller.
Library Fund In memory of MARY LOUISE PAMPE by Mae Bray.
Missions Fund In honor of KENNY BEAUVAIS for his 60th bir thday by Dean Hurley.
birth ROBERT THOMAS NEWMAN, son of Angela Newman and grandson of Mike & Sylvia Newman, was born May 30.
weddings KATHERINE BALL AND ZAKK OWENS were married at Broadmoor on May 31. SARAH KERR AND KYLE MATHIESEN were married at Broadmoor on June 7. Sarah is the daughter of Debbie & Tommy Kerr.
a prayer Dear Lord, thank you for the church and for the people who are a par t of it. We are grateful to be reminded each Sunday of who we want to be, who you want us to be, and who you want us to be together. Continue to guide the pastors, other leaders, and each church member. Keep us faithful to you and to the mission you have given us. Help our lives better reflect your love, both as individuals and as a community. Help us to live for your glory. Amen.
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2014 college graduates CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING GRADS: michelle caldwell, daughter of Mary Caldwell, Louisiana State University STEVEN COURTNEY, husband of Lorriane Cour tney, NSU College of Nursing ROBIN FLENNIKEN, daughter of Dr. Roan Flenniken and Dr. Donna Jane Rushing and granddaughter of Barbara Rushing, Baylor University madeline harper, granddaughter of Helen Smith, University of Louisiana at Monroe NATHAN IRBY, son of Ken & Kay Irby, Louisiana State University MARY ELLEN KERR, daughter of Tommy & Debbie Kerr, Southern Methodist University DUSTIN MCDOWELL, son of Greg & Dorothy Figlio, Louisiana Tech University KATHERINE BALL OWENS, wife of Zakk Owens, Centenar y College
Youth Week: Love Your City | June 15-21 Youth Week is a series of events each summer for incoming 6th graders through exiting seniors. This year for Youth Week we will love our city! We want to value what makes Shrevepor t beautiful and also suppor t the local people that are trying to make a difference. Sunday through Saturday we will have a different event each day: sunday, june 15: Basement Par ty (5 - 7 p.m.) MONDAY, june 16: Air U Trampoline Park (6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) tuesday, june 17: Tour of Moonbot Studios and Lunch (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) wednesday, june 18: High School hangout @ Rhino Coffee; Middle School hangout @ The Nelsons' House (7 - 8:30 p.m.) thursday, june 19: Games at A.C. Steere Park (6 - 8 p.m.) friday, june 20: Movie at the Robinson Film Center (6:30 9:30 p.m.) saturday, june 21: Lake Day (9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Direct any fur ther questions to Director of Student Ministries Brandon Winningham at
[email protected].
DANIEL POOLE, son of Mar tin & Susan Poole, Southwestern University TYLER RICHARD, grandson of Cecile Richard, Har vard University KELLY SEXTON, daughter of Mark & Diane Sexton, Louisiana Tech University DOROTHY ANN SHELTON, daughter of Dr. Mark & Jennifer Shelton and granddaughter of Nelson & Judie Bell, University of Louisiana at Monroe MADELINE WAFER, duaghter of Corry & Kathy Wafer, Louisiana State University BRANDON WINNINGHAM, husband of Katie Winningham, Centenar y College
The Variety Show: Broadmoor Coffeehouse | June 29 Suppor t your youth ministry by coming to the annual Variety Show on the evening of Sunday, June 29. 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, whether you sing, play an instrument, perform a skit, or anything else to showcase your talents, please contact Brandon Winningham at
[email protected].
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to prepare and deliver bag lunches to Meals on Wheels recipients and members of the Broadmoor congregation on an as-needed basis. If you are interested in being a Meals on Wheels volunteer, please contact Cur tis Turner at 797-0429.
Rev. Kathy Wafer Ordained an Elder in the United Methodist Church On the evening of Monday, June 9, our own Rev. Kathy Wafer was ordained as an Elder in the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. This ordination took place at a special service at First United Methodist Church. Broadmoor's Chancel Choir joined with the Noel UMC Adult Choir to offer pre-service music under the direction of T. Wes Moore and Bryan Bierbaum. Kathy was joined at the laying of hands por tion of the service by Rev. Ken Irby and Rev. Matt Rawle. On Wednesday morning at the "Passing of the Mantle Service," Rev. Kathy Wafer was chosen to represent the new full member class of ordinands, and received the "mantle" (a stole) from retiring Shrevepor t District Superintendent Don Avery. This is a huge honor for Rev. Wafer and for Broadmoor! On June 22, we will congratulate and honor Kathy Wafer during fellowship time, as she is presented with a clergy robe. If you would like to make a contribution toward this, you may do so by making your check out to BUMC and note it “Kathy’s Ordination.”
Summer Parenting Series All future Summer Parenting Series classes have been cancelled. Thank you to all of the presenters who gave their time.
Women's Ministry "Murder Mystery Dinner" | August 15 Broadmoor Women, don't miss out on all the fun! Mark your calendar for a Murder Mystery Dinner on Friday, August 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Women's Ministry Survey Get ready to share your thoughts and ideas for Women's Ministry! A link to a survey will be available in the eNews and on the Broadmoor website (www.broadmoorumc.org), or you may pick up a hard copy in the office of Laura Vaughan. Email
[email protected] with questions.
Join the Broadmoor College Ministry Wind Down Wednesdays | Begins June 18 The third Wednesday of each month will be “WIND DOWN WEDNESDAY“ for BUMC young adult women. Join us at TWINE (1513 Line Ave) on June 18th. For more information, please contact Tara Brawley at
[email protected].
Highland Blessings Dinner | June 26 Come join the Broadmoor team led by Khaki Simank and serve at the Highland Blessings Dinner on Thursday, June 26. A family-style meal is shared and is open to anyone and everyone who wants or needs a community meal. Preparation begins at 5 p.m., and the meal will be over by 7 p.m. Areas of service include serving food, being a "runner," or sitting at a table as the "host." This is an ongoing mission project for Broadmoor and a great way to get to know our brothers and sisters within the Shrevepor t community. Please let me know if you would like to serve by contacting me at
[email protected].
Rooted is a college-age ministry at Broadmoor UMC. Please join them on Sunday mornings for Sunday School in the meeting room. They will be having fellowship activities including a lake day and meals together. Contact Rev. Marissa at
[email protected] for more information.
Day at the Lake | June 28 Mary Alice and Philip Templeton have invited the young adults to their lake house on Saturday, June 28 for an afternoon of fun water skiing, tubing or just hanging with friends. Kathy and Cory Wafer will join us with their boat and we will cook out hamburgers! We will carpool from the church or you can meet us there. For more information contact, Laura Vaughan at
[email protected].
Guys Night Out | Begins July 3 The first Thursday of each month is GUYS NIGHT OUT, so mark your calendar for July 3rd. Contact J.P. Brawley for more information at
[email protected].
Jogging & Walking Group | Tuesday Mornings Love to exercise? Join the Jogging/Walking group at 6:00 pm on Tuesdays at Betty Virginia Park. Meet at the playground area and we will jog/walk together!
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2014 Confirmands: Trevor Taylor, Charles Rayburn, Isaac Seaton, Frank Rayburn, and Mary Rayburn.
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A CARING PEOPLE, SHARING CHRIST'S LOVE WITH ALL
Vacation Bible School | July 14-18
Skeeter Run 2014 | August 9
The theme of this year's VBS is "Weird Animals: Where Jesus' Love is One of a Kind!" Join us for this great kids' event from Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18, 9 a.m. - noon. Open to ages 4 through 4th grade. The registration fee of $12 includes a t-shir t. You may fill out a registration form at the front desk or welcome center.
The third annual Louisiana Skeeter Run, focused on raising funds and awareness for Imagine No Malaria, is slated for Saturday, Aug. 9 in Shrevepor t! Last year’s event was enjoyed by approximately 2,500 volunteers and par ticipants and raised nearly $78,000 for this life-saving initiative sponsored by The United Methodist Church. The 2014 Louisiana Skeeter Run will be held in six cities, with a run in five of the six districts and a race at The Wesley Center in Woodwor th. Registration will begin at 6 a.m., a 10K Run/Walk will begin at 7 a.m., a 5K Run/Walk will begin at 7:15 a.m., and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk will begin at 7:20 a.m. All races will star t at First United Methodist Church in Downtown Shrevepor t.
New Broadmoor Website Our Broadmoor website has been newly renovated! Check out what's new at www.broadmoorumc.org, and share it with friends looking for a church home.
Last year we had a great group from Broadmoor and our very own Hannah Roark won the overall women’s division. If you would like to par ticipate please register at www. louisianaskeeterrun.org and then email me, Laura Vaughan at
[email protected] so that we can have a list of our Broadmoor par ticipants. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for ages 18 & under.
