Daily Readings for Friday, May 24, 2024: Click here.

Morning Worship for Sunday, May 26, 2024, 10:30 a.m.

Ushers: SuZanne Wilson, Shay Joines, Christy Kennedy

Greeter: Andy Mapp

Moment for Mission

Worship Leader: Linda Nall

First Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8

Second Reading: Romans 8:12-17

Sermon: the Rev. Dr. Jim Freeman: "Can Something So Complicated Really Be So Important?"

Choral Anthem: "Doxology," Sean Paul

Announcements and News

New officers of BPC's Presbyterian women for 2024-25 are Sherrill McCrery (moderator), Christy Kennedy, Dianne Mapp, Sheanny Hardjasudarma, Theda Dyar, Ruth Ann Folsom, Kay Hummel, Golda Young, and Lynn Stewart. The installation ceremony was held last Sunday during the Fellowship Luncheon and PW Birthday event.

Congratulations to Dr. Linda Nall, who was chosen to receive the prestigious Life Membership Award. Here are comments from her introduction (which was kept a surprise until the event): "Selection as an Honorary Life Member in the Presbyterian Church USA is a major honor. It is rooted in a tradition that began in 1912 in recognition of a commitment to Christ and the mission of the church. It is offered in recognition and thanks for a record of faithful service.

"This year’s recipient is someone who can easily be described as “always there when needed” and as “caring and supportive.” She has supported the mission of the Presbyterian Church USA and of Broadmoor Presbyterian in word and deed since joining here on February 9, 1965. She has given of her time, talents, and leadership at so many programs and events that have occurred during these past 59 years.

"PW events – she’s there, participating in Circle, volunteering, serving as a PW Council officer.

"At BPC – Preparing for communion services, lining up ushers, serving on the Session and mission committees, managing our library, and assisting with so many special events. She’s a Sunday School regular and a fun competitor at the monthly game nights. And, of course, for many years, she has been a very important part of our Choir.

"How she got here – Her mom was from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and her dad was from a family of mechanical engineers who worked for the railroad. Her dad was working for the Cotton Belt in Pine Bluff when he met her mom. Working with the railroad led the family to Tyler, Texas, where she grew up. While in middle school she read Horatio Hornblower, which led to her interest in sailing. She had her own boat, sailed regularly, and taught sailing to young people. She’s traveled extensively, especially with a group from First Presbyterian.

"Beyond our walls ­– she is quite the Woman of Substance.

She is a graduate of Hendrix College and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1963), completing her internship in internal medicine at the LAC-USC Medical Center. It was then that her mother died; she got homesick; and looked for a school close to Tyler to do her residency, which brought her to Shreveport and the LSU School of Medicine.

"During her 61-year working career in medicine, there were many milestones before her retirement in 2020. Among them: she became the first person to hold the LSU School of Medicine’s prestigious endowed professorship in radiology, was vice chair of the Department of Radiology, section chief of mammography and ultrasound, and coordinator of the radiology courses for medical students during their radiology rotations. She was awarded the Honorary Chairman’s Award in radiology at a ceremony, during which her department chair said, “Without her, the department would not exist.” She has been a major donor to the medical school and to numerous other causes, many of them political.

"There is so much more about this remarkable woman that we don’t know, but we do know that she goes above and beyond. We will miss her greatly as she retires to Texas this summer ­– but we expect her to visit often.

"She considers Broadmoor Presbyterian her family and we consider her ours.

"By now, I’m sure most of you know that our honoree is Dr. Linda Nall. 

"Thank you for being such a vital part of the caring and supportive community of Presbyterian Women, Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, and the larger world."

The Care Parenting Center is BPC's Mission Project for May. We are collecting disposable diapers, sizes 4 and 5, wipes, and monetary donations (checks made payable to BPC with "Care Parenting" written in the memo line). Thank you for leaving items in the wagon in the Narthex or in the church office.

Vacation Bible School will take place July 15 - 19 from 8:45 a.m. to noon at Broadmoor Presbyterian this year. The theme is "Tree of Healing: God's Promise of Health and Wellness." Click here for registration. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. Please call Lynn Bruce at 318-868-3659 for more information. A volunteer meeting will be held Thursday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the Nelson Room, Adult Building.

The Youth of the church will have lunch and participate in a Day of Service on Sunday, May 26.

There will be no Adult Sunday School on May 24. Summer class begins June 2. From June 2-August 25, the summer class will study Rich in the Things That Count the Most by James W. Moore. The class meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Adult Building.

Mother's Day Out registration is now open for the summer and fall sessions. Call the church office (868-3659) or Debbie Defatta (469-5341) for more information.

Prayer Concerns & Requests

(Please make your prayer concerns and requests for publication by calling the church office at 318-868-3659.)

Members: Athlyn Boswell, Juanita Kahler, Shirley Walker, Ralph Henderson, Shirley Huss, Darlus and Robert Kilpatrick, Mary Jane Ring, Dan Goodwin, David Green, Judy Brown, John Cox, Dan Hignight, Jane Hawkins, Billy and Frances Washburne, Gay Phillips, Linda Chavies, Elisabeth McCreary, and Sherrill McCreary.

Friends & Family: Jeff and Christi Boyd (our missionaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo); Phillip and Michelle Green, Bill Neyman, and April Daniel (Anna Kay Kidd); Steve Helstowski and Debbie Duncan (Sharon Helstowski); Greg Case, Kendall Martin, Wileen Brumley (Lynn Bruce); Peyton Dodd (Barbara Callaway); Frank Nieuwenhof (Paulette and Jim Freeman); the Castro family (Dianne Mapp); Tom and Suzanne Torres (Gay Phillips), Rebecca Catlett and Gloria Gonzalez (Roger Clark), Mary Kim and family (Patty Kim's daughter), and David Tokarski (Golda and Gary Young).

Our Educators: including our Mother's Day Out program staff and children.

Our First Responders & Military Personnel: at home and abroad.

All those in War, Disaster and Severe Weather Areas: including Ukraine, the Middle East, and the U.S.

Meetings & Events

Every Friday - Fun Fridays in the Fellowship Hall

Sunday, May 26 -Youth lunch and Day of Service, immediately following Worship Service.

Tuesday, May 28 - Session meeting, Session Room, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 29 - Choir rehearsal, Adult Building Choir Room, 6 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 - Senior Sunday for Laura Pizarro

Thursday, June 13 - VBS volunteer meeting at 10:30 a.m. in the Nelson Room, Adult Building.

July 15-19 - Vacation Bible School at BPC, 8:45 a.m. to noon each day.

Our Staff and Session

Minister: Rev. Dr. Jim Freeman

Director of Christian Education: Lynn Bruce

Music Director: Dr. Rick Rowell

Organist: Jean Rowell

Secretary/Bookkeeper: Sharon Helstowski

Sexton: Ricky Sumlin

Clerk of Session: Christy Kennedy

Mother's Day Out: Debbie Defatta

Director of Christian Education Emeritus: Barbara Callaway

Session Class of 2024

Shay Joines

Mark Thomas

SuZanne Wilson

Dr. Gary Young

Session Class of 2025

Barbara Callaway

Tracey Cox

Christy Kennedy

Session Class of 2026

Steve Callaway

Anna Kay Kidd

Kerry Lyles

Andy Mapp

Broadmoor Presbyterian Church is called by God to Love, Serve, Worship, and Grow as a community of faith in Jesus Christ.

Our Vision Statement

God challenges us:

-To love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength and our neighbors as ourselves;

-To serve the Lord with gladness and to share God's blessings with the world, especially those who suffer from need or abuse;

-To worship the Lord by lifting our hearts in praise, making a joyful noise to our rock and our redeemer and gathering around the "watchposts" of the Reformed tradition: the font, the table, and the pulpit;

-And to grow in faith through the study of God's word and the use of our gifts and talents as disciples of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Visit us at our website and on Facebook

http://broadmoorpresbyterianchurch.com

http://facebook.com/BroadmoorPresbyterianSHV

Photos below:

New PW officers for 2024 (left to right) are Christy Kennedy, Dianne Mapp, Sherrill McCrery, Sheanny Hardjasudarma, Theda Dyar, Ruth Ann Folsom, Kay Hummel, and Golda Young. Not pictured: Lynn Stewart. (Photo by Paulette Freeman)

PW honored those who have gone before us in the past year. Left to right they are Nancy Henderson, Sheila MacKnight, Sandy Draughon, Angee French, and Susan Crump. (Photo by Paulette Freeman)

Diane Dean and Golda Young (not pictured) enjoyed a recent visit with nonagenarian Peggy Murphy. (Photo by Golda Young)

Flyer about Mother's Day Out. Summer session begins June 3.