Window Newsletter 4.28.21

New Member
This past Sunday, April 25, Merle Glasscock made the decision to join the Broadway family. We are excited for the unique gifts and experiences each new member brings to our growing congregation. Join us in welcoming Merle! 

Staff Anniversaries
Join us in celebrating the following May staff anniversaries:

 

May 1, Peter Nelson celebrates one year.
May 3, Brent Wilson celebrates one year.

Thank you for your valued commitment and service to the ministries and people of Broadway!
 
 

Club 56 Retreat at Camp Broadway
Club 56 kids enjoyed a wonderful retreat this past Saturday, April 24 at Camp Broadway.  Retreat activities included learning to practice different forms of prayer, such as praying in silence, praying with thanksgiving, intercessory prayer, and Lectio Divina (holy reading of scripture.) The kids enjoyed the beauty of camp Broadway, gorgeous weather, and the gift of each other’s company.

 

Sunday Worship 
May 2 at 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday we welcome former member, Nathan Russell, to the pulpit. Nathan, Senior Pastor of Washington Avenue Christian Church in Elyria, Ohio, will preach “Delicious Ambiguity” from Acts 8:26-40. He will be joined by guest organist, Bradley Reznicek. The worship ensemble will sing “But By Love” by Dan Forrest.

 

Join us for live stream worship on our website or visit our Facebook page. 

In-Person Worship: please make a reservation to attend. Reservation dates are open through May 16 with plenty of seats available!  Contact us here with questions. 
 

Limited Worship Care to Resume
Sunday, May 9
Starting Sunday, May 9 we will resume worship childcare for children ages 3 and younger. We ask that you make a reservation to assist us in ensuring we have proper staffing. When making your reservation for worship you will see an option to specify if you need worship care and a place to enter how many children and ages. Your confirmation email will include a link to view our Worship Care COVID Response Plan and check in instructions. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Jesse. 

 
 

Justice Committee Issues Statement in Response to Guilty Verdicts in Derek Chauvin Trial
Following the guilty verdicts in the trial of Derek Chauvin on April 20, Broadway’s Justice Committee issued a public statement which published to our social media and website ACT page.  Click here to read. 

 

LOL Telethon and Live Stream Event
Saturday, May 8, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. 
Join the Broadway Youth as they step back in time. Performances honoring Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Marvin Gaye, The Beatles, and many more! This virtual event will be livestreamed on Saturday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. Funds raised will benefit future Youth Chapel Choir Tours. Auction items will be available and donations can be made online during the live telethon.  Mark your calendar for this fun event! Contact Jennifer Davis with questions. 

 

The Silent Auction Catalog is ready for preview! Click HERE to view items that will be up for bid. The silent auction opens for bidding next week. Stay tuned here and on our website for date and time to be announced.

Samaritan House Partnership
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Broadway has partnered with our neighbors at Samaritan House to provide three weekly meals to the residents and staff. Residents at this nearby facility are single men and women who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and have previously experienced homelessness. Since their residents are among the most vulnerable to the virus, Samaritan House made the decision early in the pandemic to close their facility in an effort to keep residents and staff safe. 
 

 

 

As vaccination rates continue to climb in Tarrant County, Samaritan House has made the decision to reopen their campus starting in May. 
 
Over the last 12 months, Broadway has provided 7,500 meals to the staff and residents of Samaritan House. Thanks to Chef Bruce and Devante Howard, who have prepared the meals, and to our dedicated volunteers who have helped with weekly deliveries: Jim and Cherry Langford, Chris Carlson, Becky Delaune, and Rosemary Hammond. Thanks also to the Broadway members and friends who have generously given to support this ministry, especially the Journey4Life Department for their early financial support of this partnership. 
 
As Samaritan House reopens its campus, Broadway will continue to look for ways to partner with and support our neighbors. 
 

Agape Anniversary
This April marks the 26th anniversary of the Agape Meal at Broadway. For the last quarter century, friends and neighbors have met to share a meal together, worship together, build relationships, and celebrate the gifts of everyone in our community. The Agape Meal was established to provide a family-style meal where everyone is welcome and people are treated with dignity and respect. 
 
While our Agape Meal looks different during this time of pandemic, we are still blessed to share hot, to-go meals each week with our neighbors along with prayers, smiles, and words of encouragement. Thanks to the many volunteers who have built and sustained this ministry over the years and who continue to do so during the pandemic. We look forward to the time when we can again gather around the table and say these words to one another: “God wants you to have this bread.”
 

Reservations at Camp Broadway 
If you are interested in spending time at Camp Broadway, now is a great time to make a reservation! If you’d like to reserve the Quiet House, one of the cabins, or the lodge please email Tracey McKee, or call 817-336-7464 X8226.

Our In Gratitude section is a place to express messages of gratitude from members, committees, and ministries. If you have a message you wish to share with our church family please email Jenn Nelson. 

Shepherd Ministry 
We would like to thank the Shepherd Ministry for volunteering to reach out to members to celebrate them on their birthdays or the anniversary of when they joined the church. Thank you to Helen Beasley, CJ Colton, Amy Cox, Emily Davis, Kennedy Mayer, Sarah Ogle, Scottie Richardson, Lauren Steinkamp, Sandy Short, Sandra Wallace, and Jessica Williams.
 
If you are interested in learning more about this ministry and a fun way to volunteer at Broadway, contact Kristen Riggsby.

Message of Gratitude
“I am thankful that Broadway is a praying church.  I am thankful that members know that when there is a need we will pray for them. We believe God hears and answers our prayers.”  Rosemary Hammond
 

Extraordinary Generosity
Thank you Broadway for your extraordinary generosity to the 2020-2021 ministry budget (April 2020 – March 2021) of the church. Your contributions of $1,808,907 exceeded budget plan by $33,607. This is tremendous and we are greatly encouraged by your faithfulness.  Your constancy during this uncertain time has allowed Broadway to respond with love and compassion to the overwhelming needs of our community and church family. While things around us continue to change, your commitment to giving strengthens Broadway’s mission of sharing in Christ’s work of reconciling the world to God.

 

With gratitude,
The Stewardship & Finance Committee

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. 
 

Church Office Hours and Visits
Currently there is limited staff on site during the week from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, the church office is not open for drop in visitors. Options for visits and correspondence:

 

• Please email/call the staff member you are meeting with to coordinate a time to meet and check in.
• Contact us at info@broadwaybc.org to schedule a time to drop off or visit the church office.
• There is a secure mail drop box where correspondence and deposits may be dropped off at the main entrance.
• Call the main office line at 817-336-5761 and leave a message. All messages are being checked daily.

 
If planning to visit the campus please know that COVID safety protocols are still in place, so all visitors must check in for temperature check and wear a mask. Thank you!

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 Requests

Your requests will be prayed over by the Broadway Ministry team and Intercessory Prayer Group.