Broadmoor

Upcoming Activities

Ice Cream Social to be held May 20

Broadmoor UMC’s Ice Cream Social, the annual outreach event for residents of area nursing homes, is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 in Anderson Hall.

The event offers participants an afternoon of fellowship, entertainment, treats, as well as a stuffed animal to take home.

Volunteers are needed to bake cookies. Sign up sheets will be available in the Sunday School folders this week, or sign up at the reception desk. For more information, call the church office at 861-0586.

College graduates’ information sought

Broadmoor UMC would like to honor graduating college students during an upcoming worship service.

If you or someone you know is graduating this year, please send the graduate’s name, degree and the name of the institution from which they graduated to Angela Cason at angela@broadmoorumc.org or call 861-0586 by May 29.

Evangelism group to meet May 7

The Evangelism Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 in the Conference Room. For more information, contact Rev. Kathy Wafer at 861-0586 or at kathysw@broadmoorumc.org.

Honor high school seniors on Sunday

High school seniors will be honored during worship services on May 4, Senior Sunday. A reception for the seniors will be held during the Sunday School hour in the Anderson Hall basement.

Hazel’s Dolls will sing on May 11

Hazel’s Dolls will offer "A Tribute to Their Mamas" during the 11 a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary on Mother’s Day, May 11.

Koinonia to host
4 Shreveport talk

A representative with 4 Shreveport, a nonprofit organization created to encourage young working adults and businesses to be philanthropists, will speak to the Koinonia Sunday School class at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 4 in the Conference Room.

Jennifer LaPierre, special events coordinator for the group, will explain how the organization helps young adults make friends while serving nonprofit organization in the Shreveport-Bossier City area.

Driver safety class set for May 21-22

An AARP Driver Safety Course will be held at Broadmoor United Methodist Church from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 21-22.

There is no age requirement and you do not have to be an AARP member to participate. The fee for the class is $10. AARP members can bring a friend for free, with their $10 registration fee and proof of AARP membership. Sign up at the reception desk or call the church office, 861-0586, to register. Ray Owens, state coordinator of the AARP Driver Safety Program, will lead the course.

For more information, call Owens at 865-2157 or 865-4700. For more on the courses, visit www.aarp.org/families/driver_safety.

Two women’s studies to be offered

Two women’s Bible studies will be offered at Broadmoor United Methodist Church this summer.

The Beth Moore Bible study "Stepping Up: A Journey through the Psalms of Ascent" will explore Psalms 120-134. Traveling pilgrims sang these psalms on the way to the great Jewish festivals and as key elements of worship at those festivals.

The seven-week study will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 200 starting May 28.

Rev. Kathy Wafer said this study can help "gain a new appreciation for the life of faith as a journey to greater fellowship with and worship of God."

Also, a women’s book discussion and spiritual formation group using Jennifer Rothschild’s book "Self Talk, Soul Talk: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself" will be held from 10-11 a.m. Thursdays starting June 5. This six-week study will look at how what we say to ourselves, our "soul talk," has a powerful impact on our self-perception. The book focuses on how to quiet one’s soul and turn your self-image into the one you were created to have.

The book fee for each study is $13. Sign up at the reception desk. For more information, contact Wafer at 861-0586.

Youth to present musical on June 1

The Celebration Singers youth choir will present the summer musical "God is in Control" at 3 p.m. Sunday,
June 1 in the Sanctuary.

Limited TnT spots filling up fast

"Terrific Tuesdays and Thrilling Thursdays," one of the most popular ministries for children at Broadmoor UMC, only has 35 spots remaining, so register as soon as possible.

Open to children entering first through sixth grades in the fall, TnT offers a fun field trip and lunch from 9:30 a.m. to
2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 3 to July 10.

The cost to sign up for all 12 outings is $165, or you can pick individual field trips at $20 each.

Brochures, with more information on each event, and registration forms are available in the office reception area. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more, contact Bonnie Daniel at 861-0586 or at bonnie@broadmoorumc.org.

Bedding kits can help in disasters

The United Methodist Committee on Relief has asked the Shreveport District of the United Methodist Church to assist with an urgent need for hurricane kits.

As hurricane season nears, bedding kits can provide some comfort and rest to those displaced in such disasters.

Kits should include two flat double-sized bedsheets, two pillowcases and two pillows. All items must be new. Along with the items, include $1 per kit to help cover the cost of shipping to needed areas.

Each kit, with two of each item, can be packaged in a separate trash bag. Financial donations can also be made for the purchase of kits, which are estimated to cost $50. Funds should be made payable to Shreveport District UMC and noted for shipping or kits. Please bring all items to the church office by Friday, May. 9.

UMW to focus on children’s home

A representative of the Methodist Children’s Home will speak at the next general meeting of United Methodist Women, set for 6 p.m. May 6 in Pearce Hall.

The New Evening Circle will host the supper.

Broadmoor UMC to host Declaration

Broadmoor UMC youth will host Declaration, the Shreveport District youth worship service, on Sunday, May 4 starting at 5 p.m. in Anderson Hall. Youth from churches across the district are invited to this monthly service.

Many activities ahead for youth

The busy schedule for Broadmoor youth continues with these upcoming activities.

May 4 : Senior Sunday.

May 21: Pancake Breakfast.

May 22: Indiana Jones Movie Night/End of School Year Party.

May 25-31: Celebration Singers Choir Tour.

June 8-14: Nashville Mission Trip.

July 14-18: VBS.

July 24-27: Weekend of the Cross Mission (Early registration deadline is April 27. Forms are available at the reception desk).

Worship leader, pastors to keep contemporary worship ‘flowing’

"The River will keep on flowing," Senior Pastor Ken Irby said in answer to questions about the popular contemporary worship service held each Sunday in Anderson Hall.

"This worship experience is an important ministry of our church. I really appreciate the leadership Mark Martin has brought to it, and plans are under way to insure that the service remains strong."

As the time approaches for Dr. Martin’s appointment to First UMC, Pineville, several steps have been taken to make the transition as smooth as possible. Dallas Weeks, who has been in The River for years working sound and playing and singing in the band, has been named the new worship leader. "All I am is a servant," Weeks said. "I’m grateful and excited for this new chance to serve God with you."

Preaching duties will be shared by Rev. Matt Rawle and Rev. Kathy Wafer, with occasional sermons by Rev. Irby. "The preaching rotation will be varied, many times with the same preacher for several weeks," Irby said. All the ministers will work with Weeks and the other leadership in The River to maintain excellence in every aspect of the service.