BROADMOOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105 • (318) 861-0586 • Fax (318) 869-4319 • www.broadmoorumc.org

JANUARY 3, 2013

N E W S L E T T E R

THE V I S ION

Holy God,God of our yesterdays, our

today, and our tomorrows. We praise You for Your unequaled greatness. Thank You for the year behind us and for the year ahead. Help us in Your new year, God, to fret less and laugh more. To teach our children to laugh by laughing with them. To teach others to love by loving them.Knowing, when Love came

to the stable in Bethlehem, He came for us. So that Love could be with us, and we could know You. That we could share Love with others. Help us, God, to hear Your love song in every sunrise, in the chirping of sparrows in our backyards, in the stories of our elders, and in the fantasies of our children. Help us to stop and listen to Your love songs, so that we may know You better and better.We rejoice in the world You

loved into being. Thank You for another new year and for new chances every day. We pray for peace, for light, and for hope, that we might spread them to others.Forgive us for falling short

this past year. We leave the irreparable past in your hands, and step out into the unknown New Year knowing You will go with us. We accept Your gift of a New Year and we rejoice in what’s ahead, depending on You to help us do exactly what You want. I say it again, we rejoice! In Jesus name, Amen.

UPCOMING STUDIES

Rev. Matt Rawle will host an eight-week Disciple Bible Study series titled “Invitation to Romans” on Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Anderson Hall. Course books are $12 each and can be purchased in the church office. It is difficult to overstate

the importance of Romans in Christian tradition. Some of the great formers and re-formers of church teach-

ing were themselves formed by their reading of Romans. As a result, Paul’s teachings in Romans come to us mediated through the history of the church’s interpretations of his letter. Participants will learn to

have their own interpretive conversation with the text itself, in spite of centuries of commentary on the text. One of the aims of this study is to

invite us into conversation around several key themes: (1) Paul’s emphasis on communal salvation; (2) the centrality of God’s righteous-ness; and (3) the relationship between Jews and Gentiles and the relationship of both to God.Interested persons can reg-

ister at the Welcome Center, Reception Area or visit our website.

Malachi: A Love That Never Lets Go written by Lisa Harper is an eight-session women’s Bible study that gives a fresh perspective on the book of Malachi. More than a book based on tithing, this study focuses on God’s mercy, providing hope in the security that even on our worst day, God doesn’t walk away from us and His love for us is not

determined by our perfor-mance.

Rev. Kathy Wafer will lead the series Wednesdays, begin-ning January 16. Two sessions are offered: 10-11:30 a.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Childcare is avail-able for the evening session. Series books are $14 each. Register at the Welcome Center, Reception Area or visit our website.

A NEW YEAR PRAYER

You are a unique mas-terpiece, created by God. Discovering your S.H.A.P.E. (Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abili-ties, Personality, Experiences)will help you discover God’s unique purpose for your life based on the way God has shaped you. Uncover your S.H.A.P.E. by joining us on January 27 and February 3 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Meet-ing Room, located above the Fellowship Hall. Discover how to apply your amazing array of personal attributes in ways that bring confidence, free-dom, clarity, and significance that can only come from your Creator.

For more information please contact Laura Vaughan at laura@broadmoorumc.org or 318.861.0586 or register at the Welcome Center or Reception Area

Men in the Middle will be held Wednesday nights January 16 -March 6 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the conference room located in the office area.

Bart Little and Benny Vaughan will facilitate this group for leaders who are in the middle - those who report to someone in their day to day lives and who also have others who report to or

are ac-count-able to them. The group will use the book, Jesus CEO as a discussion stimulus. If this group sounds interesting to you, please register at the Welcome Center, Reception Area or visit our website.

MEN IN THE MIDDLE

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MEMORIALS &HONORARIUMS

General Memorial FundIn memory of DAN

MILLER, by Dr. Caryl A. Culp and Kathleen Miller.

In memory of DORIS and TOMMY MOSELY, by Cherrie Robinson.

Honorarium FundIn honor of SANDRA

LANG, by Jeanne and Alvin Jackson.

Building FundIn memory of BETTY

INGRAM, by Al Simpson.

First Gift OfferingIn honor of the VALET

PARKERS, by John and Marge Hayter.

WE CELEBRATENew Members

SANCTUARY SOUND SYSTEM

We are hoping to upgrade the sound system in the sanctuary, and we’d like to start with the soundboard. A new digital model will cost us approximately $5,000. Mark gifts “Sanctuary Sound Fund” and send to Business Administrator Susan Davis.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

WE EXPRESSSympathy to

• If you filled out a pledge card online, please email Susan Davis at susan@broadmoorumc.org to confirm that we received your information. We experienced some email issues during our stewardship campaign and want to be sure we did not miss any pledge information during that time.

• Statements recently went out showing a date of 12/31/12, however, those statements do not reflect contributions through the end of the year. Those statements only reflect contributions made through 11/30/12. Please be advised that a year-end statement will be sent for all contributions made in 2012. Thank you!

The family and friends of HENRY RISER,

who passed away on December 24

The family and friends of WES SPIKES, who

passed away on January 1

FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE

This week-end, I have the privilege to take the Celebration Singers to Dallas on our first win-ter retreat. Why a retreat? Well, I am so glad you asked!

First, I can-not emphasize enough that having an active youth choir at a church is uncommon. This retreat will help the youth, chaperones, Mary, and me continue to develop our rela-tionship with each other. Sec-ond, we will stay at another United Methodist congrega-tion. This will remind us that the United Methodist Church is a connected denomina-tion. While Arapaho UMC

is a different church with its own traditions in another confer-ence, Broadmoor and Arapaho are still linked. Third, Arapaho UMC is starting a youth choir. The Celebration Singers will not only make new friends, but will set an example

of what an established youth choir is like. Finally, we will gain new experiences. My friend, Brian Hehn, will lead us in a weekend of worship, rehearsals, and the learning of new instruments.

This is an exciting time for the Celebration Singers! Please keep us in your prayers this weekend.

Music Notes

T. Wes Moore

Director of Music Ministries

King Cake deliveries On Sunday, January 6 from

5-7 p.m. the youth will de-liver King Cakes to local first responders as a ‘thank you’ for serving our community.

M.A.S.H. gatheringThe “Meeting At Some-

one’s House” event will be held at the home of Wesley and Barbara York, from 5-7 p.m. on January 13. During this time we will be looking at the possibilities in 2013. Are there new things that God wants you to be doing in the new year? Are there things that God is calling you to stop doing in the new year? This will be a great time to refocus on the things of God and to feel the support of friends.

Movie NightOn January 20, we will

watch The Avengers in the

gym. This will be a great time to kick back, relax and be revived with friends. The movie has a run time of 2 hours and 30 minutes, so UMY will go from 5-8 p.m. There will be a short discus-sion based on the movie. Please notice the time change!

Spring Kick OffFamilies are invited to

participate in this night of fun and games while gain-ing helpful information on upcoming youth events.

Also, attendees will be able to sign up for our Spring Break Trip and Appa-lachia Service Project (ASP). This will be a great night of fun and laughter, but will also provide an opportunity to pay a deposit to reserve your spot on our upcoming trips!

GARY STOBAUGH

New York tripThe Missions Committee

is looking into a possible trip to New York to help victims of hurricane Sandy. Details are still in the planning phase. Interested persons should contact Rev. Matt Rawle at matt@broadmoorumc.org or 861-0586.

Special thanksThe Kitchen Ministry has

been a blessing to the church by providing wonderful meals at churchwide fellowship events. Thank you for the time in coordinating, planning, and preparing!

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Upcoming Russia mission trip

Since 1991, Broadmoor UMC has supported First United Methodist Church of Ekaterinburg, Russia. This ministry continues today because of countless hours of service by numerous indi-viduals who have traveled to Russia or given generously to this mission. Plans for another visit are underway and set for the week of June 6-18, 2013. This mission trip will include construction and repairs on FUMC Ekaterinburg, hosting adult Bible studies and chil-dren’s outreach. Cost for the trip is $2,200 per person. For more information on how you can be a part of this global mission opportunity, contact James Gillespie at 470-6806 or wgilles293@aol.com.

Red Bag Sunday

This Sunday, January 6, is Red Bag Sunday! On the first Sun-day of each month those who have been collecting items for the Red Bag ministry, a partner-ship with the Noel Methodist Food Pantry, can drop off their filled Red Bags at the Welcome Center.

Per Susan Foster at the Noel Methodist Food Pantry, they currently have needs for the following items: toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving cream, plas-tic razors, dish detergent, dutch cleanser/Comet, and gently used towels, sheets, linens for rebuilding households. Food items are always welcome. They are so grateful for all of our donations.

Explore Broadmoor helps connect and encourage

Mission Possible Kids set to meet

Mission Possible Kids are going bowling! Join us on Sunday, Jan. 6, immediately after the worship services in the Anderson Hall Foyer. We will go to CiCi’s Pizza for lunch, then to Holiday Lanes in Bossier. Cost is $15 per agent. We will return to the church at 3:00. If you are not a MP Kid, but you would like to go on this trip, and you are a 1st-5th grader, you are

welcome to come. Ques-tions, call Bonnie Daniel in the church office or bonnie@broadmoorumc.org.

Glory Sounds gears up for the New Year

Glory Sounds choir begins rehearsal again Sunday, January 13 at 9:00 a.m. in the choir room. If you are not a Glory Sounds member, but would like to be one – and – you are in 1st-5th grades, you are invited to join us!

Mission Possible Kids invites the BUMC congregation to be part of their February mission. MP Kids will be collecting items to send to the children in New Jersey who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Children’s Director, Bonnie Daniel, has been in contact with United Methodist Churches in the Long Island area from the beginning and has just now gotten an e-mail about ways that we can help.

Join MP Kids in helping collect coloring books, 24 ct. crayons, puzzle-type books for older kids, pencils, pens, and other school supplies that would not be heavy to mail - no paper, binders, notebooks, etc.

Barrels will be in the reception area beginning Sunday, January 6 for your donations. The deadline is Sunday, February 3. All items need to be new.

Mission Possible Kids to aid hurricane-stricken New Jersey

If you think you might be interested in becoming a member of Broadmoor, I invite you to our next “Explore Broadmoor” gathering on Sunday, January 20 at 9:45 a.m. in the meeting room located above the Fellowship Hall. This gathering will provide additional information about

the church and will help you discover how you can become connected. You will have a unique opportunity to meet with Reverend Ken Irby and learn about our history, ministries, missions and vision. There will be a time to address any specific questions you may have. If you are

interested in attending “Explore Broadmoor”, please contact Laura Vaughan, Director of Member Development at laura@broadmoorumc.org or 318.861.0586. We hope that you will prayerfully consider joining the Broadmoor family. We would love to grow with you in faith and fellowship.

Start the New Year with health and wellness

Focus on the total you in this New Year - mind, body and spirit! Broadmoor hosts Prayer and Pose: Yoga and Scripture Meditation each Wednesday morning from 6-6:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Area. This beginners yoga class is led by Elizabeth Everett. Classes are $5 each, no reser-vations necessary, just come!

Zumba classes are held each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the gym from 5-6 p.m. Classes are $1.

New Sunday school option for young adults

Are you in your twenties and looking for a place to connect? Do you know of a friend or co-worker in this age group who could benefit from a small group setting? Begin-ning Sunday, January 27, a new class for 20-somethings will begin. This young adult class will discuss in-depth - life, faith and God’s word as we ponder and debate the ideas that shape our world and spiri-tual compass. We will build relationships that go beyond Sunday morning worship and offer ways to connect to God through serving, small groups and social events. If you are a young adult, we invite you to get involved and join us every Sunday at 9:45a.m. in Room 310. For more information, contact Laura Vaughan at laura@broadmoorumc.org or 318.861.0586.

Life According to Disney

There is almost no more familiar name across the world than “Disney.” Walt Disney’s ability to tell a good story has helped generations of people tell theirs. Join us, begin-ning Sunday, January 13th at 11:00 am, for a four-week walk through a life-time of stories, as we discover the Gospel hid-den within the familiar stories of “Monster’s Inc,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Finding Nemo,” and “Up.”

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13Text: Matthew 18:1-5Title: “Monster’s Inc: A Child’s Perspective”

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20Text: Ruth 1:16-17Title: “The Little Mermaid: The Simile of Being a Teen”

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27Text: Luke 15: 1-7Title: “Finding Nemo: A ‘Just Keep Swimming’ Parenthood”

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3Text: Revelation 21:1-5Title: “Up: Adventure is Out There!”

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Many years ago, one of our children had this odd habit. A few days after Christmas, as we rode around town, if he saw homes with Christmas lights, we would hear him yell from the back-seat, “Christmas is over!” For some reason, it seems he was ready to be done with the holidays.

In the Church, we aren’t quite done with Christmas. The “twelve days of Christ-mas” conclude with Epiphany on January 6. The Feast of Epiphany traditionally has been a time to remember the visit of the Wise Men to honor the Christ child.

The wise men’s part in the story of Jesus is instructive, I think. They remind us that Jesus came not only for the Jews, but for all people, since these visitors “from the East” were probably from Persia (Iran), Babylon (Iraq), or Ara-bia (Saudi Arabia). The gift of Jesus shatters the boundaries

of who is ‘in’ and who is ‘out’. “For God so loved the world,” John says.

The wise men also remind us that Jesus threat-ens all the estab-

lished orders. Herod felt the threat deeply, when he got word that another king had been born. This new king, Je-sus, calls into question all the other allegiances in our lives. Who or what will rule our lives? In his poem “Journey of the Magi”, T. S. Eliot has the wise men recognize that they “returned to our places, these Kingdoms, /But no longer at ease here.”

We are just about done with Christmas, but perhaps Christmas is not done with us. Not until we are ready to say just exactly who or what it is that receives our highest allegiance.

See you Sunday,

Perhaps Christmas is not done with us

FROM OUR

PASTOR Rev. Ken Irby