The Miracles travel to Colorado
As an incomparable ambassador for The Baddour Center, The Miracles choir has a three-fold mission:

To praise God through music and testimonials

To bridge attitudinal barriers that may exist toward persons with disabilities, and

To increase the visibility of The Baddour Center outside the local community.

Although the choir has performed at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and other prestigious venues across the nation, they were exploring new territory when they loaded the "MCI" bus, The Miracles' primary source of transportation, and made their way to beautiful Colorado.

On June 19th, The Miracles performed for the 1,000 Focus on the Family staff members and college students, as well as for two other venues in the Colorado Springs area the following Sunday morning.

"We are blessed to have supporters of The Baddour Center who have friends, such as Dr. and Mrs. James Dobson, who help us to fulfill God's purpose for Baddour residents," said Ryan Hays, Choir Director of The Miracles.

"Dr. Dobson and the Focus on the Family staff opened a door for people with intellectual disabilities, especially The Miracles and The Baddour Center," said Hays, "nd we are blessed for being a part of such a special experience."

Fulfilling the mission of The Miracles is never over. Residents and staff went sight-seeing, including visits to Pike's Peak and Flying W Ranch, and at each stop, they were able to continue sharing their mission with others.

To hear interviews between The Miracles and Focus on the Family staff, visit listen.family.org/weekend. You can listen to the "Weekend Magazine" broadcast online each weekend during January 2009 or find a station through a series of drop-down menus.


After performing at 3 venues in Colorado Springs, Colorado, including Focus on the Family, The Miracles visited Pike's Peak (left) and other tourist attractions.

The Miracles is The Baddour Center's nationally recognized choir that travels over 15,000 miles annually. View The Miracles' upcoming schedule on page 12 or visit www.baddour.org to see their full schedule.

Residents perform at recital
The Fall Recital was held on September 25th. Residents who participate in the Expressive Arts classes demonstrated the skills they have honed over the past year. Performances included "Chime Chords" by the Tone Chimes Class, "Mah Na Mah Na" by the Puppetry Class and "Under the Sea" by the Baddour Dancers. Violinist Julia T., guitarist and soloist Polly H., The Mime Team and Resident Talent Show finalists also performed.

Shannon G. rings a cymbal, with the accompaniment of fellow Rhythm Band participants, to "Love Me Do."

Pat M. twirls a ribbon to the rhythm of "Over the Rainbow" during the Mime Team's performance at the Fall Recital.