A special thanks to all who stayed after church last week for the Hanging of the Greens. We look forward to worshiping in our beautiful sanctuary this Advent season.
Welcome to “Friday Connect,” a weekly update from Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, Shreveport, Louisiana.
This is your update for Friday, Nov. 26, 2021.
The First Sunday in Advent - Morning Worship for Nov. 28, 2021
Rev. Dr. Jim Freeman’s sermon is “The Heart of the Matter.”
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16. New Testament Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13. Click Here.
Choral Anthem: Advent Alleluia
Lighting of the Advent Candles: Tracey and John Cox
Ushers are Ruth Ann & Chuck Folsom
Prayer Concerns & Requests
Please hold the following in prayer: Members: Athlyn Boswell, Sheila MacKnight, Annabelle Robinson, Evelyn Rogers, Doris Schmit, Jim Thompson, Shirley Walker, Sandy Draughon, Tommy Durham, Sheanny & John Hardjasudarma, Nancy & Ralph Henderson, Darlus & Robert Kilpatrick, Angee French, Evelyn Richardson, Tasby Family, Kay Hummel, Billy Barfield, Dan Goodwin, Patty Krieg, and Shirley Huss, and BPC Session members and staff.
Friends and Family - Elizabeth and James Christopher Allums (Sandy Draughon); John Michael Dawson, Ward Stockwell, Jess Stockwell, April Miles (Christy Kennedy); Tommy Shogry (Sharon Helstowski); Family of Cheryl Smith (Mapp Family); Caroline Nelson, Beverly Bruce, Sharon Turley, Greg Howell (Lynn Bruce); Michele & Keith Reimer (Sheryl Nix); Laura Kelly (Theda Dyar); Kathleen Hignight; Michael Miller (Caitlyn Miller); Shelly Batchelor (Larry Richardson); Larry Vance (Art and Mertia Vance); and Mary Avery (sister of Mae Simms).
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 thoughts and prayers are with the family of Donny Bean, father of Shaun Bean, who died on Nov 14. Click Here for Mr. Bean's obituary.
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.
Meetings & Events This Week
Sunday, Nov. 28
9:15 am Intergenerational Sunday School
Christmas Carol Sing-a-long with guest pianist Sherrill McCreary
Coffee & Doughnuts in the Nelson Room between Sunday School and worship service.
Members may bring their 2022 pledge forms to church on Sunday and place them in the offering plate during worship or deliver them to the office during the week. Blank forms are available at the church. A prompt response by members is appreciated.
Tuesday, Nov. 30 - Advent Tuesday at Noon
The Rev. Calvin Reynolds, Interim Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Shreveport. Soup will be served for lunch.
Every Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Fun Friday in the Adult Building
Saturday, Dec. 4
7:00 pm I-49 Brass Concert in the BPC Sanctuary benefitting the Salvation Army. Tickets are $10 each.
Sunday, Dec. 5
Special music by the I-49 Brass during worship service.
Saturday, Dec. 11
10:00 am - Noon Children's gift workshop in the Children's Building.
Sunday, Dec. 12
4:30 Caroling on the front steps of the church.
Intergenerational Advent Events during the Sunday School Hour
Dec. 5: "Voices of Christmas," viewing the streaming of a musical event by Sight and Sound Theater Company
Dec. 12: Writing notes of encouragement for Geaux Bags
Dec. 19: Bible trivia/games
Advent Tuesdays at Noon
Advent as seen from the perspective of various denominations. Soup will be served for lunch.
Dec. 7 - Deacon Beth Hendrix, St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Dec. 14 - Organist Edwin Johnson
Dec. 21 - TBA
