• We are a people of new beginnings, each of us is a new creation.

• We are people who have overcome, who truly have faith, we are warriors.

• We are from all different backgrounds, all ages, all races.

• We are a proud member of the United Methodist Church.

• We were traditonally an African-American church in South Omaha, but today we are a reflection of the local population, which is a rainbow of colors.

• We are a temporary, transition church for some.  A permanent church home for others.

• We are located at 27th and R Street, in South Omaha.

• Our neighbors are The Stephen Center, The Hoich Center for Recovery, and Southside Terrace Public Housing Apartments.

• We are a place of love, for all.

• We are all God's children.

• We are one in Jesus Christ.

January 26th, 1969 - January 11th, 2012

God bless you Yolanda.  We will see you again one day.

Betty Lou Hayes was born on August 30, 1933 in Omaha, NE to Charles and Mazie Womack.  She graduated from Central High School in 1951.  Betty worked for University Hospital, Omaha Boys Club, and Omaha Public Schools.  She retired from OPS in 1990.  Betty met Wilmoth D. Hayes while working at University Hospital.  She was joined in matrimony to Wilmoth on May 12, 1954.

Betty joined Union Memorial Church at a very young age and remained a faithful and active member.  Betty and Wilmoth held many church offices over the years.

Betty was a loving wife, mother, sister duaghter, and friend.  She was always helping others and her smile, sense of humor and storytelling were infectious.  She was the family historian and she tried to stay connected to her family and friends.  Her memory will be forever treasured.

God bless you Mother Hayes.  We will see you again one day.