Window Newsletter 8.3.33

Staff Anniversaries
Join us in celebrating the following August staff anniversaries:
Mary Jesse celebrates 9 years on August 4
Michael Cox celebrates 16 years on August 7
Ryon Price celebrates 5 years on August 10
Bradley Reznicek celebrates 1 year on August 15

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

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

Worship Sunday, August 7 at 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday we will celebrate the sharing of communion during worship. Charlie Johnson will be our guest preacher. Charlie is the Founder and Executive Director of Pastors for Texas Children, Pastor at Bread Fellowship, and former Interim Pastor at Broadway. He will preach “A Better Country Is Coming” from Luke 12:32-40. The Chancel Choir will sing “Look at the World” by John Rutter.

Recommendation for Amendment to Bylaws 
Church Annual Business Meeting: Wednesday, September 14
Broadway’s annual church business meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 14. The Deacon Nominating Committee intends to bring a recommendation for the amendment of Section 8.03 (1) of our Bylaws to reduce the size of the Board of Deacons from 39 members to 27 members. This reduction will be implemented over a three year period by nominating nine Deacons versus the customary 13, commencing October 1, 2023 until the Board is reduced to 27 members.
 
The proposed amended language to our Bylaws is as follows, changes are underlined for emphasis:
 
“8.03 (1) There shall be 27 members of the Board of Deacons. The number may be increased or decreased by amendment to these Bylaws, but no decrease shall have the effect of shortening the term of any incumbent member. The number may not, however, be decreased to less than three.”

This recommendation is intended to reflect the current size of our congregation and to better allow Deacons to continue to serve Broadway in other capacities. 

Please contact Matt Ferguson, Chair of the Deacon Nominating Committee, with comments or questions at mferguson06@gmail.com or (817) 422-2407.

Community Volunteer Opportunity: Election Workers Needed
The Tarrant County Elections office needs poll workers for elections. Our friends at Pastors for Texas Children, in partnership with March to the Polls/Tarrant County VOTES, are working with local churches to recruit at least 50 people to serve in these important roles. Paid and volunteer positions are available for adults and high school students. Learn more here. 

Tarrant County Elections Administrations is Seeking Deputy Registrars
Tarrant County welcomes participants in its Volunteer Deputy Registrar Program to serve and assist in registering eligible citizens to vote. Becoming a Volunteer Deputy Registrar is easy and an important need in the community. Volunteer Deputy Registrars serve for two-year terms that expire on December 31 of even-numbered years.

There are several voter registration events being planned they are in need of Volunteer Deputy Registrars. Contact Broadway’s Justice Committee to learn more about registration events they will be supporting in Tarrant county.

Learn more about becoming a Volunteer Deputy Registrar HERE.  

Promotion Sunday & Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 14 at 10:50 a.m. 

Deacon Board Meeting
Monday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Deacons is Monday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. If you wish to attend as a guest please contact us at deacons@broadwaybc.org. 

July by the Numbers
 
July was another busy month for our Community Center and Ministries. As the weather continues to rise, we are also seeing the need rise among the neighbors in our community for these essential services.
 
Here’s a brief report of services provided in July:

• Sack Lunches: 1,214 lunches distributed
• Groceries: 199 households served (557 persons)
• Agape Meal: 330 meals served  
• Adult Clothing Ministry: 76 people served
• Rental Assistance: $1,336 in financial assistance provided
• Diaper Bank: 21 families served

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. 
 
During these summer months, we need bottled waters to share with our guests. You can drop off a case in the blue cart outside the first-floor church offices or drop them off at the Community Center, 9:00 – noon, Monday through Friday.

Room In the Inn 
Broadway has resumed welcoming Room in the Inn guests. This ministry provides meals, shelter, and fellowship for men experiencing homelessness.
 
Precautions are in place—including masking and safe social distancing—to ensure everyone’s safety.
 
Click here to read about the restart to Room in in the Inn.
 
Broadway will be hosting Room in the Inn on Monday nights during July and August. Innkeepers are needed to stay overnight with guests, Since all guests are men, our Innkeepers also need to be men. If you are able and willing to serve as Innkeeper, please contact Peter Nelson to volunteer.

School Uniform Distribution
This year, Broadway will again provide school uniforms for school age children in the Fort Worth ISD. Students receive two white shirts, two blue pants, socks, and underwear. 
 
Registration is in person at the Community Center. August 8 is the final date to register between 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

What to bring: 
Valid photo ID
Child’s birth certificate or school verification
Clothing sizes for children
Those registering will be given a date and time in August to pick-up their uniform order. Contact Dawn Shepard with questions. 

Please pray for the two refugee families from Afghanistan that we are helping.