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Dec. 15 program: The distance between getting by and going under
Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park has served the Estes community since 1982, following the Lawn Lake flood. Crossroads began as a food pantry, established by the St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, and was eventually sponsored by the Estes Valley Interfaith Council. In addition to food assistance, Crossroads provides additional emergency services in rent/housing, utility assistance, help with medical expenses, transportation and other basic human needs.
In addition to addressing an immediate crisis, case managers encourage clients to remain self-sufficient and assist in setting goals, money management and finding resources for employment. Also, Crossroads has been instrumental in supporting residents with recovery from the 2013 flood.
The Reverend Doctor Tim McLemore, Executive Director of Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, will speak at the Rotary Club of Estes Park Thursday, Dec. 15, at their regular noon meeting. He will provide information about the ways Crossroads helps persons in need in our community and ways for others to help make a difference.
Dr. Tim McLemore
Dr. McLemore earned a B.A. in Bible summa cum laude from Mt. Vernon Bible College in Ohio, the Master of Divinity at Perkins School of Theology, and the Doctor of Ministry degree at Iliff School of Theology in Denver. McLemore has been an ordained United Methodist clergyperson for 30 years, serving as pastor of local congregations in North Texas for 25 years and at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University in Dallas for 5 years. In May 2015, McLemore accepted an invitation to serve as Executive Director of Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park.
Tim’s first career was as a professional musician, including four years with the U.S. Air Force field bands in Shreveport, LA, and in the Panama Canal Zone. His primary musical instruments include piano, guitar electric bass, and clarinet, and he is currently playing bass with local band, Elk Hollow. Tim’s wife, Nancy McLemore, is Association Executive for the Estes Park Board of Realtors.
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 1.2 million Rotary members in 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary clubs have been serving communities worldwide for more than a century. Rotary clubs around the world initiate projects that address critical issues such as conflict resolution, hunger, poverty, disease and illiteracy.
The Rotary Club of Estes Park meets Thursdays at the Rodeway Inn in Estes Park. Visitors interested in learning more about Rotary and its programs are welcome to attend. Buffet is served at 11:30 a.m., the Rotary business meeting opens at noon, and the program begins at 12:30 p.m.
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