Window Newsletter 1.19.22

New Members Join Broadway
Join us in welcoming new members to Broadway. Sunday, January 16, Ashley Megurdichian and Micah Turner made their decision to become members. We are excited for the unique gifts and experiences each new member brings to our growing congregation. Please join us in welcoming Ashley and Micah to the Broadway family!

 

MLK Day of Service
Dr. King said: “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” Every year on the MLK Holiday, Broadway provides an opportunity for members and friends to serve those in our community.
 
For this year’s MLK Day of Service, Broadway volunteers packed 500 meals for the workers at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. The event hires several hundred people annually to work the event. Tarrant Area Food Bank is coordinating with churches and volunteers to provide lunch and dinner each day for these workers for the duration of the event (January 14 – February 5).
 
Additionally, we had 20 volunteers and families pick up supplies to pack 50 hygiene kits for use at Community Center. Hygiene kits contain essentials like a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razors, and bandages. These are distributed to guests at the Community Center and our weekly Agape Meal.
 
Thanks to all who participated in this year’s MLK Day of Service.

 

Wednesday Night Bible Study
Tonight, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Fleming Chapel 
Join Pastor Ryon Price as we return for study, prayer, and song in Broadway’s 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. 

Worship Sunday, January 23 at 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday we celebrate a Bible presentation to 11 of Broadway’s 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd graders who completed the Gateway to Worship class in the fall. Jennifer Davis will lead the children’s sermon. The Chancel Choir will sing “My Eternal King” and “Bound for the Promised Land.” Ryon Price will preach as sermon titled “Membership” from 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a.

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

Broadway Series Organ Recital Featuring Todd Wilson
Sunday, January 23 at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary 
The Broadway series welcomes Todd Wilson, renowned concert organist, in a recital on the 191-rank Rildia Bee O’Bryan Cliburn Casavant organ. Mr. Wilson played the dedicatory concerts for the Cliburn Organ in October 1996. Join us to hear this talented musician and enjoy an evening of beautiful music by Widor, Reubke, Bach, Conte, and others.

Masks required, doors open at 4:45 p.m. This event will be live streamed at broadwaybc.org/live-stream/ 

Contact Tiffany McClain in the Music office with questions. 

2022-23 Stewardship Pledge Update
Thanks to everyone who has already submitted their pledge card. To date, we’ve received 200 pledges totaling a total pledge amount of $1,337,972. This pledge amount represents 89% of our total pledge goal of $1.5 million.
 
This is excellent progress towards our budget pledge goal, but we still have work to do. We still need to receive pledges in the amount of $162,028 in order to reach our goal.
 
If you have not submitted your pledge card yet, there are three ways that you can submit it:
 

• 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)
• Complete the pledge card you received in the mail and send it back to the church office

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

Reel Religion Film Festival Cancelled
Due to the rise in COVID cases we are sorry to announce that the decision has been made to cancel this year’s Reel Religion festival. The Reel Religion Committee appreciates your patience and understanding as they work to prioritize everyone’s health and safety. 

CBF Global Missions: Locally Stationed Minister Karen Morrow Supports Afghan Refugees in Fort Worth

“Thus says the Lord of hosts: Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another; do not oppress the widow, the orphan, the sojourner, or the poor; and do not devise evil in your hearts against one another.”  Zechariah 7:9-10

“Sojourners” in the Bible referred to those who were temporarily or permanently living somewhere that was not their home, and where the relationships they formed in the new community determined their survival. From October to December 2021, seven hundred and twenty-two families sojourned to Fort Worth, mostly from Afghanistan, evacuating their homes in desperation and seeking a place of safety for themselves and their children. Widespread news coverage documented some of the traumatic situations these families encountered. 

Broadway’s denominational partner, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, has placed Karen Morrow here in Fort Worth to facilitate resettlement efforts for sojourners to our community. Through partnerships with World Relief, Catholic Charities, and numerous local churches including Broadway, Karen works to help these families build relationships in their new community as well as meet the day-to-day needs of starting from scratch in a new place. She knows that they have lost not only their homes and material possessions, but also the extended family, friends and networking opportunities that we all rely upon for our social-emotional well-being and ability to thrive. Additionally, while many of the men speak English fluently, most of the women and children are new to learning English which creates additional barriers that they must overcome. Karen’s essential ministry with these evacuees shows God’s loving kindness and mercy to those who depend upon the kindness of strangers to ensure the well-being of their loved ones and children.

Members of Broadway may offer support through a number of ways:

• Giving generously to the CBF Offering for Global Missions which funds Karen’s ministry

• Volunteering one afternoon hour each week in the Ready for School family literacy program, a 20-week program which helps preschool children become prepared to enter FWISD’s Pre-K and creates friendship and learning opportunities for their caregivers

• Supporting the two families Broadway has committed to befriend and partner with as they transition their home to Fort Worth

• Providing transportation to the grocery store, doctor’s appointments and other errands

• Donating furniture or other household set-up items

• Helping with ESL classes and lessons

• Becoming community for these new neighbors to help them thrive in their new home

• Praying for those in our community, and around the world, who are sojourners and in need of a loving community of neighbors and friends.

To support Broadway’s two partner families, contact Peter Nelson.

To learn more about the Ready for School family literacy program, contact Rosemary Hammond.

To get in touch with Karen Morrow, please email here here. 

December By the Numbers
Even with the Community Center closed for the last week of the year, December was another busy month at our Community Center. We continue to provide essential services to our neighbors and guests. 
 
Here’s a brief report of services provided in December: 
 

• Sack Lunches: 833 lunches distributed
• Groceries: 177 households served (437 persons)
• Agape Meal: 285 guests served
• Adult Clothing Ministry: 88 people served
• Rental Assistance: $1,046 in financial assistance provided
• Diaper Bank: 31 families served
• Winter Coat Distribution (November & December): 194 guests

Thanks to our wonderful staff and volunteers who make these services possible and those who contribute financially to support the ministries and mission of Broadway. 

Cloud Covered Streets at Broadway
On Friday, January 14, Broadway was pleased to welcome Cloud Covered Streets to our Community Center. Cloud Covered Streets is a ministry that provides opportunities for a hot shower, laundry, and haircut for those experiencing homelessness.

We are thankful for the opportunity to offer these services to the guests at our Community Center on alternating Fridays between 9:00 – noon. Here are upcoming dates for Cloud Covered Streets to be at Broadway:
 
January 28                     February 11        February 25
March 11                        March 25
April 8                            April 22
 
Visit their website to learn more about Cloud Covered Streets ministry and volunteer opportunities.

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.
 

App Tip: If you are a member and don’t see the directory tile, go to profile and log in again. 

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 with a church membership account.  You may make updates to your contact information through the app, including uploading a picture. Please email Jenn Nelson with questions and to let us know 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.