The Window Newsletter 5.12.21

LOL Telethon Live Stream Success!
Broadway’s Youth put on a fun and entertaining LOL Telethon this past Saturday, May 8. Thank you to all who watched the show, made a donation, or bid on auction items. We are grateful to all who gave of their time, talent, and resources to help make this fundraiser a success. 
 
If you were not able to view the show on Saturday, click HERE and you can still enjoy the talent of our youth 1950’s style.
 
If you would like to make a donation to our youth Chapel Choir, you still can! Click HERE to make your online donation. Remember for every $50 donation, you will receive the gift of an exclusive 2021 BBC Youth Senior Class T-shirt! If you would like to make a donation by check or if you have questions, contact Jennifer Davis.

 

Sunday Worship 
May 16 at 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday is Ascension Sunday. Marleta Springer will give her Deacon Testimony. The choir will sing “Psalm 67” by John Ness Beck and “Be Still, My Soul” by Michael Cox. Ryon Price will preach from Luke 24:44-53.

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

In-Person Worship: Please make a reservation to attend. 
If you are hesitating to make a reservation for fear of it affecting another’s ability to attend, please know we have plenty of availability and you should make those reservations to join us in worship. Contact us here with questions. 

Worship Care: Childcare is available 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. 

Submit Your Deacon Recommendations for 2021 
The Deacon Nominating Committee has begun its work for the current year and now seeks recommendations from Broadway members. If you wish the committee to consider a specific person for recommendation, please complete and submit a Deacon recommendation form. 
 
Deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, May 30.
Nominations may be submitted in several ways:
 

1. Print and mail form, addressed as follows:

Broadway Baptist Church
Attention: Deacon Nominating Committee
305 W. Broadway
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
 

2. Email your nomination to the Committee Chair, Roseann Harris and Include your name, the name of the person you recommend, and comments about or reasons for your recommendation.
3. Submit our new online Deacon Nomination Form. 

Please use one form per individual recommendation. Thank you!

April By the Numbers
April was another busy month at our Community Center as we continue to provide essential services to our neighbors and guests. Here’s a brief report of services provided in April: 

• Sack Lunches: 1208 lunches distributed
• Groceries: 263 households served (579 persons)
• Agape Meal: 365 guests served
• Samaritan House Meals: 585 meals delivered
• Adult Clothing Ministry: 80 people served
• Rental Assistance: $600 in financial assistance provided

Thanks to our great staff and volunteers who make these ministries possible and those who give financially to support these ministries and partnerships.
 

CBF Field Personnel Karen Morrow Extends Hope and Hospitality in Fort Worth 

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2

Karen Morrow is a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel ministering among internationals and refugees who have been forced to flee their home countries due to violence and persecution and are being resettled in Texas. Each year, about 400 of those refugees come to Fort Worth. Hoping for a better life in a new country, they often find themselves overwhelmed and alone. Karen and partnering churches are the welcoming presence of Christ to refugees. We encourage you to read Karen’s recent CBF blog post which includes a moving video about the impact of the Ready for School program and Karen Morrow’s ministry here. 
 
As we are experiencing what may be described as the greatest migration of people in history, many of the refugees coming to the United States are from countries which have been closed to traditional Christian witness or areas of conflict. God has given the church in the United States an unprecedented opportunity to restore hope and bear good news to the nations on our doorstep.
 
Karen’s ministry is simple. It involves everyday moments, life experiences and sharing the love of Christ by being a friend and welcoming new neighbors.
 
Life is very hard for refugees…

• To flee war and violence
• To know fear beyond imagination
• To leave and only take what you can carry
• To face even more dangers on your long and treacherous journey to a safer place
• To not have enough to eat or know when your next meal will come
• To arrive someplace “safe,” only to live in cramped conditions among people who may not want you there
• To not know the language
• To not be able to gain employment or work in your chosen profession
• To struggle to access basic services like medical care
• To know you’ll never return home

Please give as generously as you can to this year’s Pentecost Global Missions Offering. Your gift will support Karen Morrow and other Cooperative Baptist Fellowship field personnel as they share the Good News and offer lasting hope and loving hospitality to refugees and other vulnerable communities.

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.
 

App Tip: Special donation funds will periodically be featured on the app. Go to “Giving” and you will see a center tab option titled with the fund name. Currently our Pentecost offering is featured.

Church members can receive their login information by contacting Jenn Nelson. To download the app click HERE.

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.