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Recent Newsletters:
January, 2012
Merry Christmas, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving, 2011
September 28, 2011
Labor Day Weekend, 2011
August, 2011
Happy July 4th, 2011
June, 2011
for Memorial Day, 2011
Easter, 2011
March 18, 2011
March 2, 2011
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We salute Mrs. Sara Simmonds
From left to right: Mr. Trey Boudreaux, Undersecretary, LA Dept. of Corrections; Bishop C. Garnett Henning, AME Church - 8th Episcopal District; Rev. C. Dana Krutz, Executive Director, LIC; and Mrs. Sara Simmonds, LIC Liaison for the LA Prison Chapel Foundation
Mrs. Sara Simmonds retired from serving as the LIC / LPCF liaison in March of 2007. During the 37th Annual Assembly of the LIC on March 5, 2007, members and guests gathered to honor the dedication and achievements of Mrs. Simmonds. We presented her with a print, as created by Grace & Hebert Architects, of the original prototype of the prison chapel when the prison chapel building program was in its early stages. Our thanks to Sara for helping to touch many lives with the Gospel of Christ.
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The LIC and the LA Prison Chapel Foundation are both housed on the 4th Floor of the LA Annual Conference Bldg of the United Methodist Church.
The LIC was instrumental in creating the Prison Chapel Foundation and remains an active participant. In March of 2006, the Foundation moved its main office to join us on the fourth floor in our beautifully remodeled attic – the ‘penthouse’. Cindy Mann is the Executive Director and she has decorated the office area with shovels from groundbreaking ceremonies as well as some interesting artwork by prisoners. The artwork is for sale, with proceeds going towards the Chapels.
As of April, 2009: The Foundation has completed 11 Chapels - all Praise to God! Two more are in progress; with another under development.
For more info. on the Foundation visit: www.chapels.org.
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Other previous LIC Board meeting information:
Fall Board Meeting Sept., 2010 in Lake Charles. Theme: “Witnesses of These Things - Ecumenical Engagemente in a New Era"
Fall Board Meeting Sept., 2009 in Baton Rouge. Theme: “Neither Jew nor Greek...(Galations 3:28). The Church, Race and Inclusion"
Annual Assembly March, 2009 in Shreveport. Theme: "The Church, Disasters and Apocalyptic Events - a Theological and Missiological Response"
Fall Board Meeting Sept., 2008 in Lafayette. Theme: “Ecumenical Ministry and the Vocation to Prayer and Renewal (in an interreligious context)"
Annual Assembly, March, 2008 in Alexandria. Theme: “Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters".
Fall Board Meeting Sept., 2007 in New Orleans. Theme:
“We Have Come This Far by Faith: Church and Community after Katrina.”
Annual Assembly, March, 2007 in Lake Charles. Theme: “To Live the Faith We Hold in Common”.
Fall Board Meeting Sept., 2006 in Monroe. Theme: "Moving from Membership to Mission..."
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Reminder - to sign up for our periodic e-newsletter, send us an email request at: lainterchurch@aol.com
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Methodist / Episcopalian Eucharistic Fellowship Preparation Meetings
were held on May 13th & 14th, 2008 in Baton Rouge and Woodworth, LA
Find out more...
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Katrina and Rita ---
not forgotten
Louisiana Interchurch Conference continues to work with various organizations towards furthering recovery and better preparation for possible future storms and or catastrophic tragedies.
Learn more about the response to Hurricane Katrina and Rita
Click here
A few scenes after Katrina:
 
Search & rescue Air Vac
Jefferson Parish -
Stranded residents
await transportation by boat |
For Information on the NCC Special Commission on the Just Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Click here |
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Other LIC News
(Some general news items)
Contents:
Farm Advocacy – LIC receives Advocacy grant for year of 2012
Welcome to the Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem!
Environmental Workshops-Building is a Moral Act
Welcome to the LA Home & Foreign Mission Baptist State
Convention!
Uprooting Hate Symbols in Metairie
Honoring the Rev. Dr. Carl Rhoads
Commission on Stewardship of the Environment –
Sustainable Churches program update
Year to date Listing of Contributors
Ecumenical Alliance Formed in Lake Charles
Previous Board Meetings - get the scoop!
Methodist / Episcopalian Eucharistic Fellowship Preparation
Katrina and Rita - not forgotten
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Farm Advocacy – LIC Receives grant for 2012 Farm Advocacy Program:
Our appreciation goes out to Mr. Willie Nelson and the staff at Farm Aid who have again provided a grant for Mrs. Betty Puckett to continue working through the LIC as a Farm Advocate. We recognize the continued difficulties many farmers face. Betty runs a hotline for distressed farmers and offers referrals and other assistance where possible.
As of Jan. 30, 2012, we also currently have a limited amount of funds for direct assistance to distressed farmers to help with basic household needs. In 2011, through the generosity of Farm Aid, a grant fund was set up to help farmers after the tornadoes and droughts. Grants range up to $500. (five hundred dollars) per family. Usually these funds are sent after disasters or severe droughts. However, in cases of extreme family crisis, we can sometimes get approval for a direct emergency grant (generally this only applies to a farm family who has not received such aid before). Please contact the LIC for more info.
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The LIC rejoices in welcoming:
The Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem
as an Associate Member of the L.I.C. Their membership was approved at the Fall Board Meeting on 9/28/09. |
Pictured are three of the members of the Order of St. Lazarus who attended the Fall Board Meeting Worship Service: Grace Moore; Pen Penton and Connie Dahlberg |
St. Lazarus's Cross |
The Cross of the Order of Saint Lazarus has EIGHT points: to denote the eight chivalric obligations or aspirations: loyalty, piety, honesty, bravery, honour, self sacrifice, charity for the poor & sick, & respect for the Church. |
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From its foundation in the 12th century, the members of the Order were dedicated to two ideals: aid to those suffering from leprosy and the defense of the Christian faith.
Today it continues as an order of chivalry and has been engaged in a major charitable program to revive Christianity in many nations, with millions of dollars worth of food, clothing, medical equipment and supplies being distributed in needy countries. The Order is also involved in geriatric care for the needy; operates several Volunteer Ambulance Corps including one for young drug addicts; and directly supports a medical and religious mission in Kenya. |
Building is a Moral Act:
Saving Money and the Common Good
As part of the L.I.C. Sustainable Churches program, small group consultations are held periodically. Contact the L.I.C. at lainterchurch@aol.com if you are interested in a free workshop or consultation for your church congregation.
The last large workshop was held on July 29, 2009, in Lafayette where over 80 persons attended!
The workshop presented ways that churches and non-profit agencies can reduce both our carbon footprint and budget expenses by implementing more sustainable construction, renovation and maintenance practices in all of the buildings that we build and operate. It included a tour of a totally self-sufficient home, and was open to staff, church construction supervisors, pastors, parishioners and the general public.
Find out more from original flyer information... |
Welcome to the:
Louisiana Home and Foreign Mission Baptist State Convention, Inc. (LHFMBSC)
a division of National Baptist Convention of America, Inc.
Their membership application was approved at the Fall Board Meeting of September, 2008. |
Rev. Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr., President of LHFMBSC (on left), being welcomed by (then) LIC President, Hugh Straub (on right). |
| The NBCA, Inc. has two state conventions here in Louisiana. The Baptist Missionary & Educational Convention of La (B M & E) represents the northwest portion of the state; while the Louisiana Home and Foreign Mission Baptist State Convention, Inc. (LHFMBSC) represents basically the remainder of the state, with over 380 member churches and 18 member associations. Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr., is President of the LHFMBSC as well as General Secretary of the national denomination. The main office is in Lake Charles. For more information please visit: http://www.lahfmbc.org/. |
Uprooting Hate Symbols in Metairie
On Friday, July 4, 2008, the LIC joined with many in support of a young Metairie family whose lawn had the symbols 'KKK' chemically burned into the grass. The Parishioners of Metairie Ridge donated new sod, and clergy and lay persons met at the home for prayer, support, and the work of removing the dead areas of sod and grass , and then re-sodding the lawn. Among the leaders who supported and/or participated in the event were (in alphabetical order):
Rev. Claire Brooks, Chinese Presbyterian Church
Msgr. Ralph Carroll, St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church
Father Kevin DeLerao, St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church
Rev. John Deschner, Munholland United Methodist Church
Father A.J. Heine, St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church
Rev. Dan Krutz, Louisiana Interchurch Conference
Rabbi Bob Loewy, Congregation Gates of Prayer Synagogue
Rabbi David Posternock, Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue
Imam Omar Suleiman, Masjid Abu Bakr As-Sideeq Mosque
The group gathered to bless and encourage this family, and ended up being blessed to be a part of the event.
Honoring the Rev. Dr. Carl Rhoads
Olan Mills Photo |
Rev. Dr. Carl Rhoads
LIC Treasurer June 1998 – June 2008 |
Photo from LIC Annual Assembly
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The LIC offers tribute to a man who served faithfully and capably as our Treasurer for over 10 years. Rev. Rhoads retired in June and he and his wife have moved back to Shreveport to be near other family members. Rev. Rhoads was and is an avid baseball fan, so the LIC had a baseball style sports jersey especially printed for him. The jersey front displays the LIC logo and on the back there is a large circular pattern which states: “Rev. Rhoads #1 Treasurer” (see photos further below).
Rev. Rhoads had suffered from a short illness prior to our planned presentation of the jersey at the recent UMC Annual Conference, so we missed that chance for a photo. However, he recuperated quickly and has informed us that he proudly wore his jersey the very next time he watched a ball game!
Enjoy your well deserved retirement! You will be missed! |
 
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Commission on Stewardship of the Environment – Sustainable Churches Update:
The LIC’s Stewardship of the Environment Commission continues with its work in advocating for better stewardship of our God given resources. With funding provided by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, The Rev. Cory Sparks, Ph.D. and assistant, Mrs. Tammy Hathaway have been hosting workshops on Energy Efficiency targeted towards our churches and their congregations. Citing statistics that American congregations are wasting $500 million per year on electricity, the Commission is offering practical ways to improve on our use of these resources. More workshops are planned for 2008; dates will be posted on the website when available.
Recent list of Contributors:
Much of the expenses of the LIC are provided for by the monthly support received from our member churches/organizations. We are appreciative of their ongoing support. In addition, we have “Friends of the LIC” who help us with the remaining budget needs, as well as supporters who contribute to our Endowment and other funds. We’d like to offer some honor to these supporters by printing there names herein. Please join our supporters in this on-going work. Contributions can be mailed to: Louisiana Interchurch Conference at 527 N. Blvd., 4th Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or you can click here.
January 1st through September 28, 2011 Contributors - ‘Friends’ and Miscellaneous Contributors:
Ruth Estorge |
Monte Hurley |
| Rev.'s John and Marie Williams |
Maude Sanders Sharp |
| Bishop & Mrs. Kevin Kanouse |
Mrs. Fannie Perkins Reddix |
| In Our Company (c/o Immaculate Conception Catholic Church) |
Inter-faith Communications International |
| Thirkield United Methodist Church |
Mr. Howard Hartman |
| Rev. Robert Hildebrandt |
Rev. Annie Bates |
| William & Rose Bouldin |
Fr. David Greer |
| Rev. Rosemary Stelz |
Rev. Judy Bazer |
| Mary Ann Broussard |
Randy Tiller |
| Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd |
Covenant United Methodist Church of Lafayette |
| Dennis & Sharon Edmon |
Paul Y. Burns |
| Rev. Phil Woodland |
Pastor Erica Jenkins |
| Rev. Joseph Bordelon |
Fr. Dan Krutz |
| Donna Crider |
Carol Broussard |
| Broadmoor Presbyterian Church (Mildred Feldman) |
Craig Stafford and Katherine Ede |
| Belah United Methodist Church |
Dora Delancey |
| Dr. Don Cottrill (in honor of Rev. Larry Miller's birthday) |
Ann Ball |
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January 1st through September 28, 2011 Contributors - Endowment Fund for Christian Unity:
John & Ellen Pecoul |
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many Anonymous givers |
| Fr. David Greer |
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Mrs. Sara Simmonds |
| Keith Horcasitas |
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Bishop Bruce Macpherson |
| Rev. Joseph Bordelon |
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CJ & Carolyn Bergeron |
| Rev. & Mrs. Larry Anders |
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Shiloh Baptist Church |
| Bishop Charles M. Jarrell |
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Mrs. Mary Jane Jones |
| Mr. & Mrs. Paul Burns |
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Rev. Susan Gaumer |
| St. Paul's United Church of Christ |
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Dr. Marian Schwab |
| Rev. Heather Leyland |
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Mrs. Betty Cummings |
| Mrs. Catherine Townsend |
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Bishop Darryl B. Starnes |
| Rev. Denise Anders-Modest |
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Rev.'s John & Marie Williams |
| Ann Ball (in honor of Fr. Mike Moroney's 40th anniversary in the Priesthood) |
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January 1st through September 28, 2011 Designated contribution to help with expenses for Executive Director trip to the National Workshop on Christian Unity:
January 1st through September 28, 2011 Contributors - Stovall Social Advocacy Memorial Fund:
August 1st through September 28, 2011 Advance (individual) contributions to help with the 2012 expected budget shortfall.
Rev. Wayne Carter; Mrs. Mary Jane Jones; & Bishop and Mrs. Bruce MacPherson |
Year of 2010:
January 1st through December 31st, 2010 Contributors - ‘Friends’ and Miscellaneous Contributors:
The Rt. Rev. James B. Brown |
2 Anonymous givers |
| Ruth Estorge |
Vernon Broussard |
| Mrs. Barbara Thomas |
Rev. Joseph Bordelon |
| Rev. Susan Lassalle |
Besse M. Manney |
| Rev. Rosemary Stelz |
Rev. Roy W. Mellish |
| Robert & Carolyn Gorman |
Sarah Schoeffler |
| Albert & Donna Crider |
Dennis & Sharon Edmon |
| Shiloh Baptist church |
Nellie Davis |
| Carol Broussard |
Irma Edwards |
| Archbishop Gregory Aymond |
Rev. & Mrs. Howard Bushey |
| Deacon Eugene LeBoeuf |
George Emerick |
| Benny & Carola Sena |
Rev. & Mrs. Jeff Day |
| Sara Simmonds |
Bishop William Hutchinson |
| Bishop Charles Jarrell |
Bishop Ronald Herzog |
| Bishop Bruce MacPherson |
Dr. C. S. Gordon, Jr. |
| Verno Broussard |
Rev. Susan Gaumer |
| Rev. Francis Williams |
Hugh & Mary Straub |
| Catherine Townsend |
Rev. & Mrs. James B. Brown |
| Rev. Larry Miller |
Roy & Betty Puckett |
| Covenant UMC of Lafayette |
Monte Hurley |
| Rev.'s John and Marie Williams |
Maude Sanders Sharp |
| Bishop & Mrs. Kevin Kanouse |
Mrs. Fannie Perkins Reddix |
January 1st through December 31st, 2010 Contributors - Endowment Fund for Christian Unity:
Dr. George T. Schneider |
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many Anonymous givers |
| Dr. Marian Schwab |
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Bishop Charles M. Jarrell |
| Mrs. Sara Simmonds |
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Fr. Don Piraro |
| Rev. Susan Gaumer |
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Rev. Phil Woodland |
| Rev. Larry Miller |
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Rev. Rosemary Stelz |
| Fr. & Mrs. Dan Krutz |
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Mrs. Betty Cummings |
| Rev. Wendell Oldham |
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Rev. Nettie Ranel |
| M/M Don & Glennell Cottrill |
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Mrs. Carol Broussard |
| Rev.'s John & Marie Williams |
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Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth York |
| John & Ellen Pecoul |
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January 1st through December 31st , 2010 Contributors - Sabbatical Fund for Executive Director:
Madeline & Penrose St. Amant |
January 1st through December 31st , 2010 Contributors - designated contribution to help with expenses for Executive Director trip to the National Workshop on Christian Unity:
January 1st through December 31st , 2010 Contributors - Stovall Social Advocacy Memorial Fund:
Our thanks to ALL of our supporters!
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Ecumenical Alliance Formed in Lake Charles:
We celebrate the formation on January 11, 2007, of the Lake Area Ministers Group. Fr. Dan Krutz was privileged to attend the meeting on January 11th, at St. Luke-Simpson United Methodist Church, where the officers of this new ecumenical alliance were officially installed. The group’s Mission Statement: The Lake Area Ministers Group brings together a Christian fellowship of Clergy, open to Interfaith Leadership and dialogue, for the purpose of fellowship, prayer and discussion designed to promote service within the entire community. Website: www.LAMGroup.org For more information contact Chairperson, Rev. Gary Evers, of Glad Tidings Assembly of God, at 337/477-7774.
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