Window newsletter 12.7.22

Baptism of Kennedy Mayer
Sunday, December 4, Kennedy  Mayer publicly declared her faith through baptism. We joyfully welcome Kennedy as a member of Broadway and celebrate this important day in her journey of faith with her. 

 
 

Hanging of the Green
Our annual Hanging of the Green was held on Wednesday, November 30. All enjoyed the special traditions of seeing our children bringing in the nativity, listening to a Christmas story, and hanging Chrismons on the tree.  

Gingerbread Party 
The annual Gingerbread Party was a festive and fun time for all with Santa making a special visit! 

 
 

Moravian Lovefeast 
Tonight at 6:00 p.m. in Fleming Chapel
Join us today at 6:00 p.m. for this intimate Advent service in Fleming Chapel as 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.

Music & Missions (ages 3-5) will meet in their regular room to practice for the Christmas program. Childcare available for ages 2 and younger.
 

Worship Sunday, December 11 at 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday is Joy Sunday! The Advent Festival will feature brass this year. The Chancel Choir will sing all three movements of John Rutter’s Gloria and “The Lord Reigneth” from Michael Cox’s Deo Gratias. Ryon Price will preach “Mary’s Song” from Luke 1:46b-55, the Magnificat.
 

Coffee Fellowship
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 302
Join us in room 302 starting at 9:00 a.m. for fellowship. Enjoy fresh pastries as well as hot tea and coffee from our local Starbucks. 

2022-23 Budget Deficit
We want to give you an update on the church’s financial position. For the 2022-23 fiscal year, we are running about $75,000 behind on our budget contributions. Additionally, we have a large December budget goal of $227,867.
 
As we approach the end of the calendar year, please consider making a year-end contribution to help us reach our December giving goal and help us make up the $75,000 budget shortfall. It’s essential that we do this to avoid having to draw on our line of credit.
 
If you have fallen behind on your pledge gift, now’s a great time to catch up. If you have been blessed financially this past year, consider making an extra contribution to the operating budget in support of the mission and ministries of Broadway Baptist Church.
 
Thanks for your generosity and faithfulness.  
 

Support Broadway’s Ministries with a Year-End Gift 

As 2022 draws to a close, there is still an opportunity for you to give your tax-deductible gift to support the ministries and mission of Broadway Baptist Church.

Appreciated stock gifts allow your gift to Broadway to be up to 20% larger because you avoid the taxes you would incur from selling the stock and then donating the cash. You can also gift appreciated securities (i.e., stocks, bonds, mutual funds). If you have held on to these for more than one year, you avoid capital gains taxes and claim an income tax deduction for the full market value of the security.

Many Broadway members and friends take advantage of an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). A 2015 federal law passed allowing donors over age 72 the opportunity to make gifts to their church directly from their IRA. This provides two donor benefits:

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

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.

IMPORTANT: Broadway Baptist Church does not give tax advice. You should contact your tax advisor to obtain information about the effect any of these gifts would have on your taxes.

If you want to make any of these gifts to Broadway Baptist Church, you will need to contact your financial advisor to complete the needed paperwork. You will need this mailing information:

Rachael Moffett, Account Associate
Broadway Baptist Church
305 W. Broadway Avenue
Fort Worth, TX  76104

If you need additional assistance or information, contact Rachael Moffett, Accounting Associate.
 

Broadway’s Alternative Gift Catalog: Holiday Shopping With A Purpose
Each year, Broadway publishes an Alternative Gift Catalog for those wanting to make their holiday shopping have a meaningful, lasting impact in our community. Shopping through the Alternative Gift Catalog is a great way to avoid long lines at the stores, non-stop online ads, and no concerns about returns and exchanges.
 
The gifts in the catalog support the mission and ministries of Broadway while recognizing family and friends with a gift in their honor. For each gift you purchase, the person you’re honoring will receive a personalized card letting them know about the gift and who it is from. The card will not mention the amount of the gift but will inform them which ministry the gift supports. While suggested amounts for each item are listed in the catalog, please choose the amount that’s right for you.
 
Click here to view this year’s Alternative Gift Catalog and discover the many ways you can support Broadway ministries! The catalog will be available online through January 1.
 

All Church Christmas Luncheon & Quarterly Business Meeting
Sunday, December 18 at 12:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall 
Immediately following worship on Sunday, December 18, join us in Fellowship Hall for a churchwide Christmas luncheon. Everyone is welcome and the lunch is free of charge. Enjoy time with church friends and family and celebrate the Christmas season together. Our Quarterly Business meeting will begin at 12:30, all members are encouraged to attend as we need a quorum of 100 to conduct the business of the church.

Following the luncheon and meeting please stay for the Children and Youth Christmas Program “He is Born” which begins at 1:30 in the Sanctuary. 

Advent Festival
Sunday, December 11 at 10:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Broadway’s Advent Festival celebrates the joy of the season with choral music and congregational hymn singing; featuring the Chancel Choir and The Brass at Broadway. Senior Pastor Ryon Price will preach. 

 

“He is Born” Children and Youth Christmas Program
Sunday, December 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary 
All are invited to attend this special Christmas music program featuring the Broadway Children and Chapel Choirs as well as the Youth Orchestra! The program begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Support Broadway music ministries and enjoy a very special performance. 
 

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Saturday, December 24 at 5:00 & 11:00 p.m.  Join us for one of our two distinctive Christmas Eve services — or both!   First service: Our traditional service will take place in the sanctuary at 5:00 p.m. with Chancel Choir, carols, readings, homily, and traditional candle lighting. This is Broadway’s always beautiful signature Christmas Eve service of worship. Childcare for ages 3 and under will be provided, contact Mary Jesse with questions.    Second service: A less formal, “folksy” Christmas Eve service will take place in Fleming Chapel at 11:00 p.m. This service is perfect for Near Southside night owls and will feature piano and guitar with special guest musician Jacob Furr.  We will welcome the arrival of Christmas Day with candlelight singing at Midnight. No childcare is available for this service, but children are welcome to stay up late with us.    Christmas Sunday, December 25 at 10:50 a.m. Join us for worship Sunday morning at 10:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Please note that there will not be childcare for this worship service, children and babies welcome to worship!

November By the Numbers
Even with the Community Center closed for two days in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, November was a very busy month serving and supporting our neighbors.
 
Here’s a brief report of services provided in November:

• Sack Lunches: 918 lunches distributed
• Groceries: 168 households served (520 persons)
• Agape Meal: 245 meals served  
• Adult Clothing Ministry: 103 people served
• Winter Coat Distribution: 126 coats
• Children’s Clothing: 15 families served
• Rental Assistance: $251 in financial assistance provided
• Diaper Bank: 38 families served

Our Room in the Inn ministry resumes for the winter session beginning in January. We will host up to 10 men experiencing homelessness each Monday night during January and February. Contact Josh Lucas to learn more or volunteer. 
 
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. 

Financial Report Budget Year 2022-23

 

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.