Window Newsletter 12.8.21

Advent Celebrations! 

Hanging of the Green was Wednesday, December 1. Broadway’s Youth,  Club 56, and children led this traditional Advent service with several musical solos from our talented youth! 

 

This past Saturday, December 4 was the return of the Gingerbread House Party at Broadway. The turnout was great and we even had a visit from Santa! Thanks to our Family Ministry team and volunteers for organizing this fun event!

 

Moravian Lovefeast
Tonight, December 8 at 6:00 p.m., Fleming Chapel
Join us this evening for an intimate Advent service in Fleming Chapel following the tradition of the Moravian Lovefeast where we explore the wonder and joy of the season. The service is marked by signing Christmas carols, sharing a simple meal together of sweet rolls and coffee, and the lighting of beeswax candles.

Doors open at 5:30, please wear a mask.
Enter directly to Fleming Chapel from Broadway Ave.
Childcare available for children 3 and under; contact Mary Jesse with questions. 

Coffee Fellowship Returns to Room 302
Sunday, December 12 at 9:00 a.m. 
Join us in room 302 starting at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday for fellowship and enjoy pastries from Three Danes Baking as well as coffee and hot tea from our local Starbucks. 
 

Advent Festival
Sunday, December 12 at 10:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Broadway’s Chancel Choir joins with The Orchestra at Broadway in an Advent Festival, celebrating the music of this joyful season. This Sunday the Joy Advent candle will be lit, and  Pastor Ryon Price will preach from Philippians 4:4-7.

Join us for worship in person or via live stream on our website or on our Facebook page. Livestream recording will be available to watch again for 30 days on our YouTube and Facebook page. 

“To the World, Joy!” Chapel Choir Christmas Program
Sunday, December 12 at 1:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Chapel Choir, Chapel Ensemble, Chapel Bells, and Chapel Bells 2.0 will present their Christmas program this Sunday, December 12 following worship at 1:30 in Fellowship Hall. Enjoy the sounds of the season- “Still, Still, Still” on chimes; the premiere of the 2021-2022 Chapel Ensemble; a stirring rendition of “Silent Night”, with a partner melody, and the dynamic arrangement of “African Noel” by DFW composer, Victor Johnson, and much more. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
 

Broadway Alternative Gift Catalog 2021
Broadway has the perfect solution for your Christmas shopping this year. Our Alternative Gift Catalog allows you to choose a meaningful gift to honor a loved one or friend from the safety and security of your home. The catalog includes gifts that support six different areas of Broadway ministries: Camp Broadway, Community Ministries, Congregational Care, Family Ministries, Missions, and Music Ministries. 

You can view the catalog here. 

You can choose the pre-selected amount on any gift or choose an amount that is right for you. Broadway will send a personalized card to each person you give a gift to. We will not mention the amount of your donation, but we will include the ministry area you selected for them. 

All gifts are tax-deductible and will be included in your year-end giving statement from the church. 

2022-23 Stewardship Pledge Update
Thanks to everyone who has already submitted their pledge card. To date, we’ve received 180 pledges with a total pledge amount of $1,245,000. This pledge amount represents about 83% of our total pledge goal.
 
This is excellent progress towards our budget pledge, but we still have work to do. We still need $255,000 in pledges to reach our goal of $1.5 million. Pledges help us accurately and responsibly plan for our 2022-23 budget.
 
If you have not submitted your pledge card yet, there are three ways that you can submit it:
 

• Complete the pledge card you received in the mail and send it back to the church office
• Go the GIVE page on the church’s website and complete the online pledge card
• Place your completed pledge card in the offering plate on Sunday (cards are available in the Centrum)

 
Your pledge helps Broadway put our “faith and love into action.”   

Daily Advent Meditations
We are publishing daily, online meditations during Advent, which feature reflections from Broadway members and friends. These daily writings help you prepare your heart and mind for Christmas. If you received these online meditations last year, you are automatically on the distribution list for Advent. If you did not receive them previously but are interested in receiving these daily meditations during Advent SIGN UP HERE. 

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Friday, December 24 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Through music and scripture readings, this service follows the tradition of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols established by King’s College, Cambridge University. This candlelight service features the Chancel Choir, the Brass at Broadway, and the Rildia Bee O’Bryan Cliburn Organ. A Prelude of Carols by the Brass and Organ will begin at 4:45 pm. The service will begin at 5:00 pm. Doors will open at 4:30 pm. Masks are required.

Childcare available for children 3 and under; contact Mary Jesse with questions. 

Agape Meal
At this week’s Agape Meal, the City of Fort Worth will be on site to administer COVID vaccines and booster shots.
The meal is served in the church’s Courtyard from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. No ticket is required, and everyone is welcome.

 

Broadway Welcomes Cloud Covered Streets Ministry
We are excited to announce a partnership with Cloud Covered Streets, a faith-based ministry that provides free mobile showers, laundry facilities, and haircuts. This will be a great service for our guests and neighbors, particularly those experiencing housing insecurity. Their trailer will be at Broadway’s Community Center alternating Fridays from 9:00 – 12:00 noon, beginning on Friday, December 24. Click here to learn more about Cloud Covered Streets. Stay tuned to The Window for information and instructions about how you can volunteer to participate in this ministry. 

 

November by the Numbers
November 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 November: 

• Sack Lunches: 914 lunches distributed
• Groceries: 229 households served (574 persons)
• Agape Meal: 235 guests served
• Adult Clothing Ministry: 101 people served
• Rental Assistance: $475 in financial assistance provided
• Diaper Bank: 28 families served

Last month, we also distributed winter coats, hats, and gloves to over 165 people in our community who are experiencing homelessness.
 
We also continue to support two Afghan families, the Noori family and the Rahimi family, who have recently located to Fort Worth, in partnership with World Relief.
 

Quarterly Church Business Meeting
Wednesday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m.  Room 302 or Zoom
All members are encouraged to attend this upcoming quarterly church business meeting. As a reminder our bylaws require a quorum of 100 so your participation is important. Attendance is in person or via Zoom. Members will receive an email next Monday, December 13 with meeting information, Zoom link, and agenda. Contact deacons@broadwaybc.org with questions. 

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. 
 

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)
Many of Broadway’s supporters take advantage of an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
What is a QCD? A 2015 Federal Law passed allowing donors over the age of 70 the opportunity to make gifts to their church directly from their IRA. This provides 2 huge donor benefits as follows:

1. Excludes the amount of their gift from taxable personal gross income. 
2. Counts toward their IRA’s required minimum distribution.

Remember: Transfers are limited to $100,000 per taxpayer per year and the transfer must be transmitted directly from your IRA administrator to the church.  Some additional limitations may apply.
Broadway Baptist Church does not give tax advice.  You should contact your tax advisor to obtain information about the effect such a gift would have on your taxes.
If you want to make an IRA qualified charitable distribution to Broadway Baptist Church, you will need to contact your financial advisor to complete the needed paperwork. You will need the following Broadway mailing information:  

Rachael Moffett, Accounting Associate
Broadway Baptist Church
305 W. Broadway Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76411
 
Need additional assistance or information?  Please email Rachael Moffett, Accounting Associate.