INSIDE: Prayerfully consider volunteering with Kids Hope USA • Page 3 June 30-July 14, 2011
The Vision
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71105 • (318) 861-0586 • Fax (318) 869-4319 • www.broadmoorumc.org
One service, picnic to be held July 3 Help package
Proceeds from meal will focus on 2 Chronicles items for troops
7:12-16.
to benefit Block Party. A time of fellowship will
Volunteers are needed
to help package items
The entire Broadmoor follow in Anderson Hall with to be shipped to troops
United Methodist family is a picnic including hotdogs, overseas. Donations will
invited to gather together on hamburgers and chilled be packed for mailing at
July 3 for the Independence watermelon. 3 p.m. Sunday, July 10
Sunday Worship and Picnic. This year’s picnic will raise in Anderson Hall. Items
One joint worship service Communion will be offered funds for our annual Block will be accepted until
will be held at 11 a.m. in the during the service. Rev. Party community outreach. that time. Pick up a list of
Sanctuary (no 8:30 or River Conrad Edwards’ sermon, Tickets are $8 for adults and needs at the church.
service will be held). Holy “God Can Heal Our Land,” $5 for children.
Misinformation distracts from doing God’s work
I’ve had a belief I’ve held person recites his name matter. Instead, here it is the
most of my life: “The truth the sentence, From and church end of June, and the story
will win out.” Through and the fun of Our affiliation. continues to circulate, and
episodes where confusion, the game is to Pastor On May 10, it grows and grows. Last I
half-truths, or outright lies see how little a church heard, the story was that Matt
seem to be carrying the day, resemblance Rev. Ken Irby member had contacted every member
I have held firm to my belief. there is to contacted of the Louisiana legislature
And so many times, I’ve seen the original Matt when on church letterhead. He
the clouds melt away, and the sentence. Every time I hear he saw Matt’s name on a has been credited with
strong light of truth emerge. something related to the “friend of the court brief” membership in the ACLU and
In the end, the truth of a incident below, it gets just a asking for a mistrial in the the NAACP. Next thing you
situation was made known. little more ludicrous. So, in case of Felton Dorsey, who know, he will be drowning
Events of recent weeks simple terms, let me relate the had been convicted of murder puppies. It seems that truth
at Broadmoor Church have truth of the matter. and sentenced to death. Matt doesn’t travel as quickly or as
made me question my belief. Our associate pastor Matt expressed his surprise, since well as misinformation.
Does truth always win out? I Rawle, along with other he knew nothing about the I hate to sound harsh. There
don’t know. Let me tell clergy in town, attended a brief and had never given are so many great folks at
you the situation. You may meeting on Feb. 8 about permission for his name to Broadmoor who do so much
have heard some version of alternatives to capital be included. (A zealous staff good in the work of the
it already. (It would bring punishment sponsored by person from the LCADP Kingdom. And maybe this is
me great joy if I found out the Louisiana Coalition for had entered the names of the reason that things like this
that many of you haven’t Alternatives to the Death everyone who attended the distress me so: it damages our
heard anything at all.) The Penalty (LCADP). (You may informational meeting in witness, and saps our energy
children’s game sometimes know that since 1956 the February.) The next morning, for God’s good work in the
called “Telephone” or United Methodist Church, in Matt made the appropriate world.
“Gossip” comes to mind. the Social Principles, urges contacts, and on May 12, an Will truth win out? I want
Did you ever play this? One the elimination of the death attorney sent a letter to the to believe it. I guess only
child in the circle whispers a penalty from all criminal court informing them that time will tell. One thing for
sentence to the person next to codes. It is a theologically Matt had requested that his sure: this is no child’s game.
her. That child then repeats rich statement, but we’ll name be removed from the May God bless you,
what he thinks he heard to save that discussion for amicus brief.
the next person, and so on, another day.) Matt signed One would think that
around the circle. The last an attendance sheet with that would have settled the
Page 2 The Vision June 30-July 14, 2011
Prayer UMW to aid Providence House River series to offer
for the Members of United to focus on the problems of ‘Oldies But Goodies’
Methodist Women are asking domestic violence. Beginning July 24, all are
Week their congregations to pray for Broadmoor UMW members invited to The River at 11 a.m.
victims of domestic violence are called to contribute to Sundays in Anderson Hall
Dear Lord, there is no and those who serve Providence House as to hear some “Oldies But
greater feeling of liberation those people. part of this program. Goodies.”
than to experience the freedom Domestic violence is Whether it’s a This sermon series led by
from sin and death that you a problem everywhere Rev. Kathy Wafer through
monetary donation
have provided for us through Aug. 7 will focus on stories
— it affects all or items for the from the Old Testament
Jesus Christ. Our heart and family members and victims of domestic
soul are free to praise you. For communities. — from Jonah throwing a
violence served by temper tantrum over a vine,
this we are very thankful. Running through Providence House,
On this Independence to Joseph and the restoration
July 24, the 50 Days of please prayerfully of a dysfunctional family, to
Day we are reminded of
Prayer for Domestic Violence consider how you might make the bold faith of Shadrach,
all who have sacrificed for
our freedom, following the is one of UMW’s 2011 social a difference. Meshach and Abednego
example of your Son, Jesus action programs. The goal All Broadmoor members, withstanding the heat as the
Christ. Let us not take our is to get as many people as not just UMW members, are furnace of fear and doubt
freedom, both physical and possible involved in the prayer invited to make a donation to threaten to burn.
spiritual, for granted. May calendar. Prayer opens hearts, Providence House during this
we always remember that our heals hearts and enables us time. Register now for
freedom was purchased at a Disciple studies
very high price. Our freedom The following Disciple
cost others their very lives. studies will begin in the fall
Lord, today, bless those who Upcoming Birthdays (register at the Welcome
have served and continue to Center or reception desk):
give their lives for our freedom. • Disciple I, led by Rev.
With favor meet their needs If we have missed your birthday, or it has been listed incorrectly, Matt Rawle, noon to 2 p.m.
and watch over their families. please let us know so we can update our information. Mondays beginning Aug. 29.
Help us to live our life in a • Disciple I, led by Dr. Paul
way that glorifies you, Lord. July 3 July 11 Pat Young Merkle, 6-8 p.m. Mondays
Give us the strength to be a Wilson Lindsey Austin Vickrey beginning Aug. 29.
blessing in someone else’s Corry Wafer
July 18
July 12 Allen England • Disciple II, led by Tom
life today, and grant us the and Bonnie Daniel, 5-7 p.m.
opportunity to lead others into
July 4 Jan Bookter Ryan Kinel
Susan Larsen Amy Simon Eunice Ray Sundays beginning Sept. 11.
the freedom that can be found • Disciple V: Jesus in the
Jack Zahm Rosie Wood
in knowing Christ. Amen July 19 Gospels, led by Rev. Matt
July 5 July 13 Yjosa Alidema Rawle, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays
Norman Mauroner Luke Carpenter Tim Givens beginning Aug. 30.
Trent Smith Patrick Gillespie Abigail Gullo
June 26
Attendance July 6
Ben Martin Jackie Morgan No newsletter to be
Ivy Blackburn
Ainsley Wilson Andrea Seaton sent on July 7, 14
Emily Kinel July 14 July 20 There will be no newsletter
Members in worship: 387 Frances Parker Frank Flowers Johnny Coody on July 7 and July 14. The
Visitors in worship: 32 Kelie Taylor Henry Robinson LeAnne Kerr next Vision will be mailed on
Total in worship: 419 July 21.
Sunday School: 248 July 7 July 15 Zachary Seaton
Sandra Githens Kaylin Little July 21
Nursery & Kids’ Worship: 50 Phyllis Madden Memorials &
July 8 Maredia Bowdon
Louise Thomas Honorariums
Mary Virgina Evelyn Rodgers
Hospital List July 16 Idell Scott
Brown
Pat Gaudin
Library Fund
Lifecare (Linwood) Adonis Kimble July 22 In memory of DORIS
Pat Krutsinger Marge Hayter PITTS, by Jean Princehouse.
Doris McMillan Steve Lindsey Brian Barker
Willis-Knighton Pierremont Magnolia Wilhite Tommy Kerr
Bill Logan
Joe Schmidt July 9 Grace McDade Gina Longino
Dawn Buzzanca Emily Robinson Birth
Willis-Knighton South Vera Mulvey
Courtney Lane John Gibson Emily Rosson July 23 Elijah James Mize
Pierremont Nursing Home July 10 Stephen Waller Natalie Bethard son of Courtney Lane and
Sam Hynes Erin Cochran July 17 Emily Dowd Thomas Mize, grandson of
Discharged Jason Mackey Madison Kane Debbie Duncan Kim and Derek Lane, and great
Richard Moore Mike Newman Parker Kane Tom Hardman grandson of Diane and Bill
Courtney Sevin Meigan Taylor Debbie Kerr Judy Wilkins Valentine, was born June 27.
June 30-July 14, 2011 The Vision Page 3
Mentors share importance of Kids Hope
Please prayerfully how Zack could have made
it through first through fifth
consider volunteering grades without Mr. Gene
at Arthur Circle. Clarke,” Zack’s mother, Stacy
Long, said. “He met Zack
While the school year right at the time his father and
doesn’t start in Caddo Parish I were getting a divorce. Mr.
until Aug. 18, it’s never too Gene went above and beyond
early to start prayerfully helping Zack at school.”
considering how you can In May Gene watched Zack
make a difference in a child’s graduate from Arthur Circle,
life through Broadmoor’s but he wasn’t the same shy,
Kids Hope USA mentoring soft-spoken boy Gene met in
program at Arthur Circle 2006.
Elementary School. “The time really passed
The 2010-11 school year quickly the last several years,
Kids Hope USA graduates (left to right, front row) Mallarie Mixon, Zack
ended with the first Kids Long, LaDarin Tatum and Daniel Isaac pose with mentors Gene Clarke, with Zack becoming more
Hope students graduating Meghan Hochstetler and Bob Eaton during the end-of-the-year party self-confident and less shy,
from the program and moving at Arthur Circle Elementary School in May. See the July 21 edition to the point that he would
on to middle school — an of The Vision to read more about LaDarin & Meghan’s and Daniel giggle and laugh when we
achievement made possible & Bob’s mentoring experiences. shared a corny joke or a
with the help of the mentors, tongue-twister,” Gene said.
prayer partners and others And while those one-on-one
involved in our Kids Hope To learn more moments in the Kids Hope
program. Kids Hope USA Director Gene Clarke will room, studying, playing
This mentoring program share information on the mentoring program games like checkers, and
gives students one-on-one during the July 10 worship services. A brief
informational meeting will be held from 9:30
talking about Star Wars and
time with an adult role model to 10 a.m. Sunday, July 17 in the Parlor. You Cub Scouts, will remain
for one hour each week — an can also contact Gene at 797-4468 or at precious memories for both
hour that makes a big impact laaggie71@yahoo.com to learn more. Zack and Gene, there are
not only on the students, but two moments Gene cherishes
also on the students’ parents most. “Two things that stand
and their mentors. And no difference in the school work with great pride, and some out for me in mentoring Zack
one knows that better than the
of a struggling student. But sadness, Allison watches her are my pride upon learning at
graduates who have been with the only proof Allison needed “good friend” move on to the end of fourth grade that
the program since it started at
of the program’s success she middle school. “I will miss he passed the LEAP test and
Broadmoor during the 2006- found in her student, Mallarie my weekly visits with her,” seeing him dancing at his
07 school year. Here’s a lookMixon. she said. graduation this year as part of
at some of those graduates’ “I can honestly say a skit the fifth graders did for
experiences with the Kids spending one hour each week that event.”
Hope program. with Mallarie has made a big While Zack has a wonderful
difference in her life,” Allison support group in his family,
said. “Her grades have including his parents,
improved and she has become grandmother, and aunt, Gene
much more self confident. was happy to become a
She enjoys creative writing member of that team. “Along
and art. During our hour the way, I hope that Zack
together she liked to write learned that he can count on
stories and draw pictures to someone other than his family
illustrate her thoughts.” to help him in life, and that
Mallarie’s mother, Melissa Zack Long he can accomplish difficult
Coleman, also noticed the & Gene Clarke things by working harder.”
change in her daughter The Kids Hope program Zack’s mother confirmed
Mallarie Mixon through the mentoring time. started at just the right time that Kids Hope, and Gene,
& Allison Wray “My daughter’s mentor for students like Zack Long, accomplished just that
Mentor Allison Wray admits was an excellent help and who was going through a through mentoring. “Kids
that when Kids Hope first encouragement for her,” she rough time at home and found Hope really helped Zack feel
started she had her doubts said. the stability he needed in important, and it raised his
about whether only one Allison sees Mallarie mentor Gene Clarke. self esteem to know he has a
hour a week would make a as more than a student — “I honestly don’t know male role model.”
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Members of the mission team to Russia
recently returned from the summer mission
in Ekaterinburg. LEFT: Leah Hathaway
tells the story of Daniel in the lion’s den to
children at an orphanage. RIGHT: Members
of the mission team completed repairs on
the roof of First UMC of Ekaterinburg.
Register now for VBS
If you have not registered
For more on youth activities,
visit www.broadmooryouth.com or Facebook!
your child for Vacation Bible
School, you may do so at the UMY schedule Sign up now for
VBS table in the Fellowship changes for July mission weekend
Hall on Sunday or at the No UMY will be held on The Weekend of the Cross
reception desk. the Fourth of July weekend. youth mission is July 28-31,
Set for 9 a.m. to noon We hope those not on the and Broadmoor UMC youth
on July 18-22 and open to Appalachia Service Project and others in the Shreveport
children age 4 through those mission trip (July 2-10) enjoy District will once again hit the
entering the sixth grade, Volunteers needed streets to help those in need
the holiday with their families.
“PandaMania: Where God Is Youth and adult volunteers are On Sunday, July 10, UMY with home repairs, including
Wild About You” promises needed to assist with VBS. All
will be held from 5-7 p.m. for painting,
to be a lot of fun, including youth entering seventh grade
through high school seniors are middle schoolers only. building
music, stories, snacks, games wheelchair
welcome to volunteer.
and crafts. Basement cleanup ramps and
The registration fee is
$12 per child, which covers for $10 each. Volunteers may set for July 16 porches and
other minor
the cost of a T-shirt and all also sign up at the Fellowship All are invited for Basement
construction work.
activities and snacks during Hall table. It’s going to be an Cleanup Day, held from
We have several spots left
the week. exciting week. Register as 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday,
at the early bird registration
“PandaMania” CDs will soon as possible to make sure July 16. This is open to
cost of $150. Registration after
also be available for purchase you get a shirt! anyone who wants to help —
that will be $200 per person.
not just youth. Lunch will be
All fees and forms, including
July 26-28 children’s camp provided.
notarized liability releases,
Youth group to see are due by July 1. Fees at
to focus on mission projects include meals and boarding
‘Harry Potter’ film Centenary College.
Calling all special agents! Children entering grades second Come to UMY Sunday, Broadmoor needs to have
through fourth in the fall are invited to the Mission Possible July 17 for movie night. The a student to adult ratio of 4
Kids Camp, set for 9 a.m. to noon July 26-28. group will meet at the church to 1, so adult volunteers (21
The group will make manna bags for people in need in at 4 p.m. “Harry Potter and and older) are needed. All
our community and flaxseed pillows for disabled veterans the Deathly Hallows Part 2” adult volunteers will need to
at the VA Hospital. Participants will also tour the Northwest will start at 4:30 p.m. at be Safe Sanctuary certified,
Louisiana Food Bank and the food pantry at Noel Memorial Tinseltown. No snack supper which includes submitting to
United Methodist, where our “Broadmoor Bags” food will be offered. Bring $7 for a background check.
donations are sent each month. your movie ticket and any Registration forms can be
Registration will open July 3. The fee is $10 per child. additional money for snacks. picked up at Rev. Matt Rawle’s
For more information, contact Children’s Director Bonnie The group will return to the office or downloaded at
Daniel at bonnie@broadmoorumc.org or at 861-0586. church at 7:30 p.m. www.weekendofthecross.com.