The Window Newsletter 11.25.20

Worship Sunday, November 29, 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent and we will light the candle of hope. Our theme and banner this year are from 2002, “Light in the Darkness.” Pastor Jennifer Davis will lead a Children’s Sermon. Kayla Nanto, our alto Messiah Sing soloist, will sing “Behold! A Virgin Shall Conceive” and “O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion” from Handel’s Messiah. Ken Krause and Jane Andrews will also provide music during the service. Senior Pastor Ryon Price will preach a sermon titled “A Thrill of Hope” from Mark 13:24-27.Join us online for live stream worship on our website at broadwaybc.org/live-stream/ 

Stewardship 2021 -2022
If you have not already done so, please prayerfully consider submitting your pledge now. Pledges received by December 31,2020 will be extremely helpful in determining the amount of our ministry budget for the coming year.

Print and mail in your pledge: Click Here to print a copy of the pledge card and ACH form and submit by mail. 

Make your pledge online: You may also submit your pledge card online by using the easy link located on our website. This pledge is the same as the mail in card. All account set up is still being processed by our business office. 

ACH Authorization: ACH pledge set up is optional, all members who submitted via ACH previously will still need to complete a new pledge form and authorization. 

If you have questions about making a pledge or ACH authorization, please contact Rachael Moffett in the church office.

Live Stream Volunteer Opportunity
The Broadway live stream team is seeking people interested in volunteering in the production of our live stream worship services. Hands-on training will be provided.  If you’d like to learn more or are interested in volunteering, please email Tiffany McClain. 

Discerning God’s Call: A Cohort for College and Seminary Women
Is God calling you? To church ministry? Chaplaincy? The mission field? To serve the marginalized in our society? 

Since 2011 Baptist Women in Ministry has hosted Discernment Retreats for college women sensing a call to ministry. This spring they are adapting this experience of discernment into a virtual cohort which will allow college women from across the country to participate together in the work of discerning their callings. 

Participation in the cohort is free. Participants whose applications are selected and who complete the cohort will receive a $200 SCHOLARSHIP at the end of the ten weeks. If you want to know more or if you know college or seminary women who might be interested in attending, please email Lynn Brinkley. Only 20 applicants will be selected to participate in the discernment cohort, so apply by clicking the link below. 

The cohort meetings will be held on the following Mondays from 7:30-9:30 PM Eastern:February 15, March 1, March 22, April 5, and April 19. 

APPLY HERE
Deadline to apply is January 25, 2021!

Quarterly Church Business Meeting
Wednesday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m.
All members are encouraged to attend this upcoming quarterly church business meeting. Details on how to attend will be published prior to the meeting. In the next week members will receive an email communication regarding one agenda item for December’s meeting. Please read the following message from Karen Krause, Chair of Deacons:During his State of the Church address in September, Senior Pastor Ryon Price discussed his ideas for the church to ACT – Acknowledge, Confess, and Transform – in the context of current events and how Broadway can respond.  In October Pastor Ryon shared and ACT letter with the Deacons who reviewed the letter and have approved a recommendation that will be presented to the congregation for discussion and approval during the December quarterly business meeting.
 
In order to prepare our members for this quarterly business meeting discussion, an email will be going out soon with details regarding the process to date, a copy of the ACT letter from Pastor Ryon, and the recommendation that will be presented for discussion and approval. Additionally, we are scheduling two group Zoom sessions to allow for congregational input and conversation on Dec. 6 and Dec. 8. A link to register and attend one of two sessions will be included in the email communication. Once received, please prayerfully read the materials and be ready to participate in this important conversation soon.In Christ,

Karen Krause, Chair of Deacons

Community Center Closure
Broadway’s Community Center will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. Regular services and hours at the Community Center resume on Monday, November 30. 

 

Earth Friendly 
By the BBC Recycle Guild

As we move into the Christmas season here are a few recycling reminders from the Fort Worth water company:

Thank you for making the effort to protect our planet!

Grants Available for Members in Need
Many members of our congregation are feeling the financial effects of the COVID 19 crisis.  Some have been furloughed from their jobs, some have incurred medical expenses, while others have lost their livelihood altogether.  In an attempt to assist with the many needs arising from this crisis, funds from the Congregational Care and the pastoral care budgets are being made available for our members.
 
Each grant amount will be up to $500, depending on the need of the individual or family.  We are asking that members in need of assistance complete a simple grant application form.  Information from the application will be kept in strict confidence.  Our Pastoral staff will review the applications and make the grant assignments.
 
If you and/or your family could use some help during these uncertain times, please email Fran Patterson for an application.  Also, if you are looking for ways to help during this crisis, please contact Fran.
 

Financial Report Budget Year 2020-21

Online Giving
If you would like to contribute to the ministries of Broadway Baptist Church, you can do so by visiting our website Giving Page, download our Mobile App, or Text “Give” to 817-383-1336. 

Prayer Requests
During this time of uncertainty we need prayer more than ever. Let us know how we may pray for you using the following link:                Prayer RequestsYour requests will be prayed over by the Broadway Ministry team and Intercessory Prayer Group. 
 

November 24
Tracey McKee
Cathy White

November 25
Larry Cooper

November 26
Kelley Carroll
Wanda Stovall

November 29
Mike Mitchell
Sol Greear

November 30
Rachel Mack-Lloyd
Tom Pittman
Leta Tillman