The BeaconApril 4, 2013 Volume 19, Issue 3

The Official Newsletter of Broadmoor United Methodist ChurchRev. Fred Wideman, Senior Pastor

10230 Mollylea Drive Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815 (225) 924-6269www.broadmoormethodist.org

The Canyon of

WHY

On Sunday, April 14, Dr. Frank Campbell will be preaching the sermon in all worship services on “The Canyon of Why: Coping with Suicide and Other Crises.” There will be a free follow-up seminar from 3:00–5:00 p.m. in Room 205 of the Adult Building called “Further into the Canyon of Why: Suicide and Its Aftermath.”

Dr. Campbell is the former Executive Director of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, and his work with survivors and victims of trauma has been featured in three Discovery channel documentaries. He is also a faithful member of our church and is currently active in consulting and reaching out to survivors and first responders. You can read more about his work in Suicidology at www.lossteam.com.

Open Air Ministries Day – April 28

On Sunday, April 28, we will have a churchwide drive to donate the following items for our area homeless through Open Air Ministries: T-shirts (new or gently used), shoes (tennis shoes and sandals) and mosquito repellent. Did you know that many of our homeless live in wooded areas? Spring and summer brings out the mosquitoes, and repellent can really be a relief to many in our homeless community.

Also that morning there will be a Q & A about Open Air Ministries offered to our Sunday School classes at 9:45, sponsored by the Seekers class in Room 201 of the Adult Building. Pastor Joe Moore and other volunteers will be present to share stories, pictures, video and answer questions about how the homeless are being served through Open Air Ministries. All Sunday school classes are welcome!

High School Senior Recognition Sunday

On Sunday, May 5 we will honor the high school graduating Class of 2013. The graduates will be recognized at the 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary service, where the John Edd Harper Scholarship will be awarded.

After church the graduates and their families will be honored at a special luncheon

in the Gym/Casual Worship Center. If you have a senior who has not received a letter of invitation to the luncheon, please contact Donna Shaler at 747-9013.

7:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.Broadmoor UMC Gym

Saturday, April 20

GARAGE SALECOMMUNIT Y

Dios Los Bendiga

There is a beautiful new roof on our Sanctuary. Looking from the outside, two-thirds of what you see is roof. The new one is quite an improvement.

It takes a dare devil or a circus trapeze artist to hang shingles on our roof. But the men who are working do not seem to be dare devils or circus performers. They are just men. They are Hispanic or Latino or Mexican. Most of them probably do not speak English. I have tried to speak to them. They seem to understand my smile, but not much more.

Now I am arming myself with some new words. The new words or phrase is “Dios los bendiga” which roughly translated means, “God bless you.” I got the phrase from Henry Ramos, one of our members.

The complexion of Baton Rouge is changing every day. The number of non white, non-English speaking people abounds. Many of these come to our ESL (English as a Second Language) classes. But for those who have not yet made it to one of our classes and are not yet aware of a friendly Christ centered people, learn these words: Dios los bendiga; God bless you.

Kindness Outreach Help Needed!

We are asking for volunteers to assist with hospitality at the Garage Sale on Saturday, April 20. Hundreds of people will be on our campus that are not church members, and we want to make them feel at home! Many of the shoppers come looking for deals in this tough economy, and a warm smile and inviting heart go a long way.

Jobs include handing out Broadmoor Bucks and candy to children, helping people carry purchased items to their cars, handing out water, and just being nice! If you are interested in serving in this way, please contact Eddie Manes at 924-6269 or emanes@broadmoormethodist.org. The Garage Sale is April 20 from 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., and we would like to have two shifts of hospitality (7:00–10:30 and 10:30–1:00).

BUMC Community Garage SaleSaturday, April 20 – 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Pancake breakfast starts @ 7:00 a.m.

DONATIONS: small appliances, linens, bath towels, sheets, dishes, kitchen items, toys (no painted toys), books, DVD’s, artificial flowers, vases, baskets, tools, yard equipment, decorative items, pictures, jewelry, collectibles, office items, furniture, mattress sets, cable ready TVs, and lamps.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: apparel or shoes, painted toys, infant/child car seats, gas powered equipment, computers, large appliances (washing machines, etc.), TVs that are not cable ready.

DONATION DROP-OFF DAYS: Saturday, April 6 from 9:00 a.m.–noon and Wednesday, April 10 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. To schedule drop-off or pick up, call Jean Heaton at 272-2019 of George Ann Brown at 927-5950. If possible, please drop donations off, Monday–Wednesday, April 15–17 from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

VOLUNTEER NOW: Call Francine Groves at 975-0209 or Janis Weber at 372-2377. Sign up sheets are in Connection Café and all Sunday School classes.

2013 Spring Golf Classicsponsored by United Methodist Men

Saturday, May 18

The annual four-person best ball scramble will be held at the LSU Golf Course on Nicholson Drive at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18. No handicap is required and the fee is $50 per person, which will include free range balls, green fee, golf cart, refreshments on course, door prizes, and a great jambalaya meal. Registration forms are available in the church office, Connection Café, and on the church website.

Registration deadline is Sunday, May 12.

Welcome Our Newest Members

Ivy Mincey

Curt Bailey

April Prayer Focus

April is garage sale month at BUMC. Pray that through this ministry we will shine our light for the Lord, not only to each other but our community. Also keep in your prayers continued focus on Bible study and fellowship that leads to spiritual transformation. Keep in your prayers, too, all those dealing with relationship problems. May God send his healing power to all in need.

April Prayer Practice: Music

Larry Peacock, in Openings, writes, “Music has long been seen as a bridge between heaven and earth.” Music can connect us with the larger universe, all of creation, and with the Divine. This month spend time daily (or at least weekly) playing music, singing, or playing your favorite musical instrument (even if you aren’t perfect!). What are the first songs you remember from childhood? What is your favorite hymn or praise song, one that is your touchstone for connecting with God. Spend time letting music be your prayer.

Wanted:Neighbors who want to discover the world of God with children!

Would you like to spend some time at Everywhere Fun Fair helping our children discover the welcoming love of God at work all around us? At Vacation Bible School we will help children experience God’s welcoming love through Bible

stories, crafts, science experiments, and music! Sign up for a VBS leadership role and join in the

excitement June 10–14 at Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God’s World Comes Together!

Contact Sara Myrick at sstancil492@hotmail.com or Cheri Coats at 926-5243 for more information. Sign up sheets are in the Connection Café and the Children’s Building.

June 10–14

HOLY CHOWJan White gave us very interesting information

about Southeast Ministries, from its inception until present day. We learned that our own Broadmoor UMC plays a major role in this ministry, and that there are 20 other area churches which participate in running this valuable resource. It was quite an enlightening presentation.

On Wednesday, April 10, James Linden Hogg and his dad, Jim Hogg will present our program. We are looking forward to having a fun afternoon. Our volunteer chefs will be grilling hamburgers, and we will have all the fixings, chips, and dessert for $6. Punch will be served during

the Meet & Greet time starting at 11:30 a.m. in the Casual Worship Center.

If you need to make reservations for yourself and your friends, please call the church office before noon on Monday, April 8. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Fun & Games NightApril 18 is the date for the Third Thursday Fun

and Games Night in Room 101 of the Adult Building from 6:30-9:00 p.m. The group is currently enjoying playing the domino games of Spinner, Mexican Train, and Chicken Foot. If you have a favorite board or card game you would like to teach, please bring it. Scrabble players are also needed. Coffee, soda, and punch are provided, and a snack to share is always welcome. Please call Jerry or Margerite Hammons at 275-7912 if you would a ride to the church.

Prime Time Reading Program

B r o a d m o o r E l e m e n t a r y School received a grant from the LA

Endowment for the Humanities to fund a Prime Time Reading Program. Twenty Spanish speaking families, parents, and children attended weekly sessions at the school for 6 weeks. Dinner was served, parents and children heard stories (in English and Spanish), learned the importance of reading at home, took home books to read, and discussed the next session. The program ended on April 2 with a Mexican Fiesta.

BUMC provided dinner to the parents and children attending the Prime Time Reading Program. Servers were: Jerry Hammons, Margerite Hammons, Martha Anderson, Beverly Hammond, and Jenola Duke.

Interfaith Federation’s 23rd Annual

Sounds of CommUNITY Concert

The 23rd Annual Sounds of CommUNITY Concert will feature

a World Premiere by composer Robert Kyr with lyrics from dialogues on peace held in Baton Rouge. Sunday, May 5 at 4:00 p.m. at Broadmoor Baptist Church (9755 Goodwood Blvd).

Did you know? Rev. Phil Woodland and Frank D. McArthur were among the founders of the Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge during the 1980’s. In honor of their and the other founders’ vision for peace, the Federation has commissioned an original choral composition, “Waging Peace” by Robert Kyr.

We pray this musical composition not only provides a lasting tribute to the founders of the Federation, but inspires our community TODAY to wage peace!

Kidz Praise is collecting the following items for the Waterfront Rescue Mission in Pensacola, Florida:

Bring the items to Dona Lusted’s office in the Music Building by Thursday, April 18.

Twin Sheet SetsPillowsTowels/Washcloths

Writing SuppliesMen’s Clothing Healthy Snacks

ToiletriesFacial TissueBlankets

Our Life Together

Betty AbbottAngie Balsam Gay BoenekeSteve BrownSandy DennisStan HickersonAmy Jacobson

Darla KirkleyMargaret LandryKathleen LivingstonFrances MartinWill MartinDan McGrewBob Powell

Julie ScallanMary SibleyJim SimpsonJohn TabonyBecky Tremblay

The church office has been notified that those members listed here are in the hospital, have been hospitalized in the past month,

or will be having surgery.

The next Beacon will have a publication date of Thursday, May 2. The deadline for article

submission is Monday, April 15. Please submit articles to Amy Sciple:

asciple@broadmoormethodist.org

Congratulations to Toby and Angie Balsam on the birth of their daughter, Camille Chapple Balsam, born March 13, 2013. She is welcomed home by big sisters, Carly and Alexis.

Congratulations to Chad and Julie Scallan on the birth of their daughter, Avery Catherine Scallan, born March 10, 2013. She is welcomed home by big sister, Hayden.

Congratulations to Jordan and Becky Tremblay on the birth of their son, James Sumpter Tremblay, born March 10, 2013.

Emily Lyon in the death of her brother, and Carolyn Doiron in the death of her uncle, Andrew G. Knight Jr.

Danny Williams and Kathy Vilas in the death of his mother, Helen Markey

Linda Allred in the death of her husband; Brian Allred in the death of his father; and Billy and Dee Poe in the death of her brother, Don Allred

Family and friends of Barbara ParkerNancy Fillastre in the death of her husband; Arthur Fillastre in

the death of his father; Doyle and Michele Fillastre in the death of his father; André Fillastre in the death of his father; and Chance, Kaelin, and Alannah Fillastre in the death of their grandfather, Artie Fillastre

Tom and Carol Cook in the death of her mother; Drew and Taylor Whitaker in the death of her grandmother; Trey and Katie Williams in the death of her grandmother; Trey and Keon Fisher in the death of their grandmother, Rosa Mack

Doug and Tamara Allen in the death of his father; Michael Allen and Kevin Allen in the death of their grandfather, Rev. James Allen

Family and friends of Lucille MurphyHenry and Lupe Ramos in the death of her sister, Mary Louise

Capsimalis

Spring and Summer Youth Events:A Sunday School Class for Youth Workers begins on Sunday, April 7 at 9:45 in Room 4A of the Youth Activities Building. Robert Manes will be leading a study by Chris Folmsbee called, “What Did I Sign Up For?” This class is intended for all people who are working with the youth of our church.One Great Day of Service takes place May 4–5 at Camp Istrouma. Broadmoor Youth will be participating, and we are still looking for chaperones! The cost is $15 if you sign up by April 27 and increases to $20 after that deadline. We will be providing transportation.Celia Whitler will be in concert at University Methodist Church on April 14. The youth group will leave Broadmoor at 4:45 p.m. and return at 7:30 p.m.Broadmoor’s Garage Sale will be taking place on Saturday, April 20 and the youth will be asked to help. Youth are encouraged to help unload containers on Sunday, April 14 if they are not attending the Celia Whitler concert.A Midweek Bible Study will be offered again this summer on Wednesday nights starting June 5. Details on locations and times to come.Vacation Bible School is coming up June 10–14 and we will NEED youth volunteers! Please contact Robert Manes or Sherry Chenevert to sign up!Senior High Mystery Mission Trip will be taking place June 16–22. Junior High Mission Trip to Birmingham will be taking place June 30 –July 6. A $50 deposit is due by April 28 for either trip, and only 16 spots are available at this time. Reserve your spot now!Youth Week 2013 details are currently being planned by Youth Council! We will have more information on that for you soon.

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If you currently serve as a volunteer with children or youth at Broadmoor UMC and have not yet attended a training session, consider attending one of these sessions:

Anyone not currently working with children or youth who is interested in serving in one of those areas, please contact Megan Lofland at mlofland@broadmoormethodist.org or 924-6269 or to complete a background check and sign up for an upcoming training.

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People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

Monday, May 6 @ 7:00 p.m.Adult Building Room 102

Light refreshments are provided and enthusiastic conversation is welcome!

Sunday, April 1412:00 p.m. - Adult Building Room 102

Wednesday, May 16:00 p.m. - Children’s Building Room 202