Welcome to “Friday Connect,” a weekly update from Broadmoor Presbyterian Church and a project of the GROW Ministry.
About Friday Connect: Every Friday we will send out information for the upcoming Sunday worship service, daily readings, prayer concerns, upcoming events, and any announcements. The GROW Ministry initiated this new method of communication to keep our church members and friends connected throughout the week. Connect with us at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church!
This is your update for Friday, September 10, 2021.
Sunday Morning Worship for September 12, 2021
Rev. Dr. Jim Freeman’s sermon is “The Personification of Wisdom.”
Scripture Readings: Proverbs 1:20-33 and Mark 8:27-38. Click Here.
Worship Leader is Sally Griffin; Greeters and Ushers are Roger Clark, Carolyn Fleming, and Kay Rice.
Special Music: Anthem by the Choir
Prayer Concerns & Requests
Please join us in prayer this week as we pray for our world, national, state, and civic leaders; the people of Haiti; the situation in Afghanistan; the victims and relief efforts of Hurricane Ida; healthcare workers who are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, and those affected by the coronavirus.
Members: Athlyn Boswell, Sheila MacKnight, Annabelle Robinson, Evelyn Rogers, Doris Schmit, Alan Stone, Jim Thompson, Shirley Walker, Sandy Draughon, Tommy Durham, John & Sheanny Hardjasudarma, Nancy & Ralph Henderson, Robert & Darlus Kilpatrick, Angee French, Evelyn Richardson, Lynn & Marshall Stewart, Tasby Family, and Kay Hummel.
Friends and Family: Elizabeth and James Christopher Allums (Sandy Draughon); John Michael Dawson and Nicky Burks (Christy Kennedy); Donny Bean (Ally & Shaun Bean); Ashley Goad (FUMC); Tommy Shogry (Sharon Helstowski); Cheryl Smith (Mapp Family friend); Paige Cox (Lynn Bruce).
Our Military Personnel at home and abroad: Shaun Bean; Michael Miller (Caitlin’s husband); Justin Mapp and Hunter Shufflebarger (Dianne & Andy Mapp’s grandsons); Jacob Bynog (Jean Stafford’s grandson); Ethan Harris and Gage Nichols (Jean Stafford).
Our prayers and sympathies are extended to Jean & Rick Rowell in the death of his brother-in-law, Lyndal Stripling; Rev. Kathleen Highnight in the death of her sister; and to the family of David Laverty, former pastor of BPC, who died last week after a lengthy illness. You can view David Laverty’s obituary by clicking here.
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2
About Our Prayer List: Any member or friend who wants a name included on the BPC prayer list should contact the church office first at 318-868-3659. We will update our prayer list every quarter to keep it fresh. The name will remain on the list until the office is notified to remove it or until the name is removed during the quarterly update. Please do not feel obligated to explain why a person is on the list. We genuinely want to be here as a church family to support you through our thoughts and prayers.
Meetings & Events This Week
Sunday, September 12
-Sunday School will continue its regular time at 9:15 am.
-Fall Sunday School Adult Class will be a bible study on Genesis using the book entitled, “Six Themes in Genesis Everyone Should Know" by Gene March. Class will be taught by Peggy & Alan Thompson.
-Coffee Bar & Doughnuts in the Nelson Room between Sunday School and worship service. Flavored creamers will be available. Everyone welcome! Coffee hostess is Paulette Freeman.
-Ordination / Installation of New Elders: Shay Joines, Mark Thomas, SuZanne Wilson, and Gary Young.
-Youth to distribute flyers in the neighborhood after church for our Blessing of the Animals event on Oct. 3. Members are invited to help. Pizza and salad for lunch.
Monday, Sept. 13
-5:30 pm Grow Ministry meeting in the Nelson Room
Tuesday, Sept. 14
-3:00 pm Circles 1 & 2 in the Nelson Room
-6:00 pm Circle 2 at Trejos
Wednesday, Sept. 15
-6:30 pm Chancel Choir Practice
Every Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Fun Fridays in the Adult Building
Looking Ahead
Tuesday, Sept 21
-6:30 pm Broadmoor Neighborhood Association monthly meeting in the Fellowship Hall. Topic is Arthur Circle Elementary School and the speaker is Christine Tharpe.
Sunday, October 3
-Blessing of the Animals
BPC will sponsor “A Blessing of the Animals” event on Sunday, Oct. 3, the day before St. Francis of Assisi Day, which honors the 13th century priest known for his love of nature and animals.
The casual neighborhood event will take place from 4-6 p.m. under the stately oak trees of the church at 1915 Grover Place. It offers a time for members of the congregation and Broadmoor residents – and their pets -- to visit and enjoy time together. Instead of a formal gathering, the Rev. Dr. Jim Freeman will offer individual blessings as he walks around to greet people and their leashed or carrier-housed pets.
There will be hot dogs and all the trimmings for the two-legged participants, as well as treats and water for the four-legged ones. Games like corn hole, four-square volleyball, four-square, spike ball, and others will be available for the children and the young at heart.
The “Blessing of the Animals” event is hosted by BPC’s Love in Christ and GROW ministries.
Blessings for the week from your GROW Ministry.
