Window Newsletter 10.20.21

Children Lead in Worship
Sunday, October 17, children led in worship celebrating Children’s Sabbath through reading, prayers, writing, and art. We are thankful for our families at Broadway and the ways in which our children enrich our congregation.
 

ACT Council Survey to the Congregation
Submission Deadline is Today, October 20
It’s not too late to complete the survey! The ACT Council is inviting all Broadway congregants ages 14 and up to participate a survey to help understand the educational needs of the congregation around issues of justice and in describing our mission as a church. Your perspective is important and valued. Please take 10-15 minutes to complete this anonymous survey. Please help us reach our goal of 100% participation by completing yours today. Results will be shared in coming months.   Broadway ACT Council Survey 2021

Wednesday Night Bible Study 
Tonight, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Fleming Chapel
Join Pastor Ryon Price for study, prayer, and song in Broadway’s renovated Fleming Chapel at 6:00 p.m. tonight. This time is especially created for those interested in studying and learning more about the arc of the Bible and those wishing to find connection and community in an informal, yet sacred space.  Come find spiritual renewal and insight into scripture in this one hour service of prayer, liturgy, and teaching. 

Attend in person or watch the livestream on our Facebook page or website. 

Youth Flower Orders Arrive 
Friday, October 22 in the Courtyard  
If you ordered fall flowers from a Broadway youth, they will be available for pickup and/or delivery this Friday, October 22. Please contact the youth you purchased from to coordinate delivery. Times for pick up in the courtyard are Friday, 3:00-5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 -2:00 p.m. Contact Emily Davis with questions. 

Young Adults Sunday School Class
Begins Sunday, October 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the Library
This Sunday Broadway will host a new Young Adults Sunday School Class. The class will be meeting in-person at 9:30a.m. in the Library. The class will be discussing the Letter of James and led by Broadway member Josh Lucas. If you have any questions regarding the class, please email Logan Willson or call/text 817-983-9880.

“In the spirit of diversity and inclusion, all are welcome to join us! We’re looking forward to growing in fellowship and faith together! Come check us out!” – Logan Willson and Josh Lucas

Worship Sunday, October 24 at 10:50 a.m.
Sunday is World Hunger Offering Sunday at Broadway. The proceeds from our 2021 offering will support the Gori Soup Kitchen in the Republic of Georgia. We will bring our offerings forward to place in baskets during the Hymn of Response. The Chancel Choir will sing “Open Thou Mine Eyes” by Michael Cox. Ryon Price will preach on Mark 10:46-52.

COVID-19 Health & Safety Update: In response to the recent decrease in cases and hospitalizations, Broadway is no longer requiring masks for staff, volunteers, and guests in the Church offices and Community Center during the week. Click here to read Broadway’s complete policy. 

Join us for worship in person or via live stream on our website or on our Facebook page. 

2021 World Hunger Offering for Gori Soup Kitchen
Sunday, October 24 
Nearly 700 million people worldwide go hungry each day. Food insecurity is on the rise in our nation and around the world as a result of the global pandemic and economic hardship. This Sunday, October 24, Broadway is collecting an offering to help address world hunger. Proceeds from this year’s offering will go to support the soup kitchen in Gori in the Republic of Georgia. The soup kitchen serves hundreds of meals each week to refugees and people battling food insecurity in this war-torn country. The soup kitchen is a ministry of the Evangelical Baptist Church in the Republic of Georgia, a global missions partner. Broadway has a developed a good partnership with these friends through the Alliance of Baptists.
 
A collection will be taken in worship this Sunday, checks should indicate in the memo line that they are for the World Hunger Offering. You can also make your contributions using this link: World Hunger Offering, use the church’s mobile app (Give > World Hunger,) as well as mailing in an offering to the church. 
 

Candy Drive for Family Missions Night
Donate Today through October 24
Family Ministries needs YOUR help by bringing candy donations. Collection begins today through Sunday, October 24. There will be a collection bin across from the elevators in the Centrum. Please let us know you will be bringing a donation by clicking HERE to sign up.

Candy donations will be for the Halloween style Family Missions Night this year. Read more about this fun family night event below under “Mark Your Calendar” and make plans to join us or volunteer to help with treats for the kids!

ACT History Group Recruiting Writers
The ACT Council’s History Work Group needs your help. We are in search of additional members who can help research and write the Broadway timeline of significant events and who will conduct interviews and write narratives for our oral history project.

Candidates should have a love of history and people. They should be familiar with Microsoft Office Word and Excel, smart phone recording apps, and Google Drive products, including Documents and Sheets.

Interested in joining our dynamic team? Email Alan Bean at or Kristin Sullivan.

NW Parking Lot Closure 
Through November 24
A movie company that is filming locally has temporarily rented the northwest parking lot on our campus. This is the lot north of Broadway between Jennings and St. Louis. They will be parking vehicles and storing equipment on the lot during filming.
 
This parking lot will be unavailable for Broadway members and guests through November 24. If this is a lot you use regularly, please plan and adjust accordingly.

Families on Mission, Halloween Style!
October 27, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Family Ministries is excited to host the second Families on Mission event! This year’s theme will be “Halloween Style” complete with a costume fashion show, trick or treating around the church, and a haunted house hosted by the youth. Families will learn about the mission of Presbyterian Night Shelter and assist in making 100 candy filled treat bags for the children who reside there. We are seeking donations for candy, see the announcement above under “This Week at Broadway” for details. 
 
All families with children in grade 6 or younger are invited to attend this event. Parents participate with their children and we will all be wearing masks. Child care for two and younger is available with reservation. Please register by October 24. Register by clicking HERE.

Fall Is Time for Tent Camping 
The weather is cooling off and the tent campers are coming out to Camp Broadway! Last weekend Camp Broadway hosted the Trailblazer’s annual family camp and this weekend will host 100 tent campers from Cub Scout Pack 350!
 
If you know of a group who need a clean, safe, and friendly place to tent camp, please refer them to our website or give them Fran’s contact info.
 
More Smores, please!

Broadway Welcomes DASH Network
 
Broadway is excited to welcome a new tenant partner as part of our Shared Spaces: the DASH Network! 
 
DASH Network is a faith-based, non-profit organization that exclusively serves asylum seekers in DFW. Asylum seekers must often wait more than two years before they receive their work permit and can be the victims of food insecurity, homelessness, and human trafficking. DASH Network shares the love of Christ with asylum seekers by providing food, housing, friendship, and support. They currently serve about 40 asylum seekers and hope to double that number in the next 3-5 years. DASH Network receives no government funding; they rely on contributions from individuals, churches, local businesses, and grants.
 
Click here to learn more about the difference between refugees and asylum seekers. 
 
Many of the people served by DASH Network live a nearby apartment complex and multiple residents and graduates of DASH attend Broadway.
 
DASH will be using facilities at Broadway during the week to provide counseling and assistance to asylum seekers, teach ESL classes, and hold monthly meetings for individuals and families they serve.
 
We give thanks to God for the work of DASH Network and we are happy to partner with them. Click here to learn more about their ministry.
 

Coat Distribution
Tuesday, November 2, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  
Broadway will conduct its annual winter coat distribution on Tuesday, November 2. We are glad to again partner with First Mission on this distribution to our neighbors experiencing homelessness. First Mission will distribute on Monday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Broadway will distribute on Tuesday, November 2, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Guests must present a ID card from Tarrant County Homeless Coalition (TCHC) to receive a coat.
 
This year, we anticipate that we will distribute coats, gloves, hats, and blankets to about 200 of our neighbors in need.
 
If you have new or gently used coats or blankets that you would like to contribute, bring them to the Community Center during the week or place them in the blue bin outside the first floor church office. You can also give financially to support this ministry. Mark your check or online donation for Community Ministries – Coat Distribution.

COVID-19 Vaccines at Agape Meal
They offered the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine to anyone interested and eligible. We are grateful that we can provide this service as a way to promote the health and safety of our community. We hope to have them back at future Agape Meals. Stay tuned to The Window for more opportunities and information.Thanks to representatives from the City of Fort Worth who were on hand at last week’s Agape Meal to provide COVID-19 vaccines to our volunteers and guests.

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.  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.
 

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Need login information? Contact Jenn Nelson. To download the app click HERE.

Mobile Membership Directory: The Broadway membership directory is available online via the mobile app. For security, this directory option only shows when the app user is also a Broadway member.  You may make updates to your contact information through the app, including uploading a picture. Please email Jenn Nelson if you prefer to not have your contact information listed in the membership directory.

Financial Report Budget Year 2021-22

 

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.