Window Newsletter 4.19.23

Welcoming a New Member
We celebrate with Adelynn Steinkamp and her family as she has made her profession of faith, indicated her desire to be baptized, and will be officially joining the church. Her baptism will take place on Sunday, April 30. We give thanks for Adelynn and her decision to follow in the way of Jesus.

Concord Choir Tour to Dallas
The Concord Choir went on tour to lead in worship at Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas this last weekend. It was their first time to travel and sing since 2019, due to COVID-19. Royal Lane was gracious and welcoming to our 5th and 6th grade singers, who led as the service choir for Youth Sunday. While on tour, the group carried out mission work at Crossroads Community Services. They organized produce, filled 25 lb. emergency food boxes, and sorted cat and dog food, including the assembly of 180 bags of dry dog food. They learned the importance of helping those who suffer with food insecurity, which total over 500,000 people in our local communities. The Concord Choir represented Broadway well in song, spirit, and mission. Many thanks to the adult volunteers who made this tour possible!

Wednesday Night Bible Study
Tonight at 6:00 p.m. in Fleming Chapel
Join us tonight in Fleming Chapel for the Wednesday night Bible study of the book of Revelation with Pastor Ryon Price.  Wednesday nights are relaxed and informal gatherings with song and Bible study in our beautiful Fleming Chapel.
 
Live stream option will also available for those who cannot attend in person on our website and Facebook page. 

Celebrate Earth Day Church Campus Clean Up
Saturday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join the Landscaping Guild as we celebrate Earth Day by caring for the Broadway campus. Check in at the Community Center (Westside). BYOGardening gloves, rakes, wheelbarrows, trash bags, etc.  For questions, email info@broadwaybc.org. 

Coffee Fellowship Sundays
9:00 a.m. in Room 302
Join us in room 302 starting at 9:00 a.m. for fellowship. Enjoy fresh locally made pastries from Three Danes Bakery as well as hot tea and coffee from Cherry Coffee Shop of Fort Worth.  

Worship Sunday, April 23 at 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday, Kristofer Schleicher  will preach while Ryon Price is attending the Alliance of Baptist Conference. Kristofer will preach “Walking Away from Hope” from Luke 24:13-35. The Chancel Choir will sing “Stay with Us” by Egil Hovland.

About Rev. Schleicher: Kristofer Schleicher received a Bachelors degree (Greek and Religion) and Masters degree from Baylor University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia. He was ordained by Seventh & James Baptist Church and has  served on church staffs in Texas and Georgia.  He is currently an in-house lawyer in Fort Worth.  He and his wife Karen Perry have been members of Broadway since 2016, with their children Benjamin, Louisa and Susanna.  He has been a teacher in the In-Betweeners class since 2016.

Supporting Broadway Youth Mission Trip and Chapel Choir Tour

We are excited to announce that the annual Broadway Youth Mission Trip and Chapel Choir Tour is just around the corner. This tour has been a tradition for over 40 years, and it has had a profound impact on the lives of young people who have had the opportunity to participate in it.

We want to invite you to join us in sponsoring this amazing experience for our youth. Your donation, at any level, will help us provide opportunities for young people to learn, grow, and make a difference in the world.

Giving is an act of faith, and it is an opportunity to participate in something greater than ourselves. When we give, we are investing in the future of our church and our community. We are supporting the next generation of leaders and world-changers.

So, we invite you to prayerfully consider making a donation to support the Broadway Youth Chapel Choir Tour. Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference. Together, we can provide young people with life-changing experiences that will shape their lives and the world around them. 

Make a Donation

Committee on Committee Seeks Member Nominations 
Broadway’s Committee on Committee is seeking member nominations for the 2023-24 committee year. There is no limit to how many names you may submit and members are encouraged to nominate themselves. Consider how you or someone you know can make a meaningful contribution to the ministries and mission of the church. Nominees will be contacted to learn more about committee openings and opportunities.

How to submit: Physical copies of the committee interest form are available in the church business office and centrum literature racks. Online submissions can be made using the Committee Interest Form and on the BBC mobile app under “Events”. 

Nominees should be active church members who are consistent contributors.

Committee members serve staggered three-year terms which begin October 1. One to three seats come open on each committee each year. Contact Committee on Committee Chair, Lauren Ferguson with questions.

LOL Youth Dinner Theater and Silent Auction
Sunday, April 30 at 12:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the annual Youth LOL Dinner Theatre and Silent Auction! Online bidding opens April 23-30 at www.32auctions.com/bbcyouth2023. 
 

National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Save the date for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4. The Sanctuary will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with intercessory prayer leaders hosting prayer time and organ music by Dr. Al Travis. 

Workshop Invitation: Leading for Justice in Tarrant County
Saturday, May 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Room 302
This workshop is open to everyone working for economic, racial, and gender justice in Tarrant County. People of all faiths (and no faith) are welcome. Trainers will share their experiences organizing for justice as people of faith. This training is led by Dr. Lydia Bean and Joe Swanson. To get the most out of this workshop, we encourage you to bring a small group of 2-5 people with you, to plan how you will take action together. You are also welcome to attend as an individual to find ways to plug in.

Registration: View full details and register to attend here.

May Street Market Expands Services
We are excited to announce that our May Street Market food pantry is expanding services to include Tuesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. We believe these expanded hours will provide opportunities for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity to utilize our pantry’s services who are not able to come during the daytime hours due to work or family commitments.
 
Expanded hours for May Street Market begin on Tuesday, May 2.
 
Volunteers Needed: With this expansion of services, we will need additional volunteers on Tuesday evenings. This is a great opportunity for families to serve together in our May Street Market. Volunteer tasks include: checking in guests, assisting them with shopping in our food pantry, stocking shelves, and packing groceries. Training for volunteers is provided from 5:30 – 6:00 prior to the pantry opening. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about volunteer opportunities, contact Josh Lucas for more information.

Cloud Covered Streets 
Broadway will again welcome Cloud Covered Streets to the Community Center on Friday, April 21. This faith-based ministry provides showers, laundry facilities, and haircuts to those in need. We are so thankful to offer these services to our guests and neighbors.
 
Cloud Covered Streets will be at Broadway’s Community Center on the first, third, and fifth Fridays every month from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help, especially those who are qualified to cut hair. Click here to volunteer.
 
Here is a list of upcoming dates for Cloud Covered Streets at Broadway: 

• April 21
• May 5
• May 19
• June 2

Financial Report Budget Year 2022-23

2022-23 Fiscal Year Update
We are closing the books on the 2022-23 fiscal year. As we end the year, we have a few things to celebrate.
 

• First, we ended the year slightly ahead on our budgeted contributions. Thanks to God’s faithfulness and your generosity, we exceeded our budgeted contributions goal of $1.8 million.
• Second, we ended the year with zero on our line of credit balance for the second year in a row, and the balance on our Sacred Spaces note just slightly above $1 million.

 
As you can see from the financial report, expenses for the fiscal year also exceeded budget. The biggest area for budget overrun was our utilities, which were about $82,000 over budget. Increased costs for water, electricity, and natural gas were the largest factors. We have adjusted our budget in these areas for fiscal year 2023-24 in order to accommodate increased utilities pricing. We have also raised our budgeted contributions goal for the 2023-24 fiscal year to $1,850,000.
 
Our cash position at fiscal year’s end is about $45,000 cash on hand. Over the next several months, Broadway’s administrative staff will be working with our auditing firm, PSK, to produce an audit report for fiscal year 2022-23, which will be shared with the Board of Deacons and the congregation at upcoming meetings.
 
Thank you for our continued support of the mission and ministries at Broadway.

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. 
 

Keeping Connected with the Broadway Mobile App

Prayer Requests
Let us know how we may pray for you using the following link: 

               Prayer Requests

Your requests will be prayed over by the Broadway Ministry team and Intercessory Prayer Group. 
 

Broadway Casserole Ministry
Do you know a church member who needs a little help or cheer? Broadway’s Congregational Care Ministry has a group of people who are making delicious food and will deliver to someone who could use a bit of loving care. It may be someone who has lost a loved one, had a new baby, is experiencing illness or surgery, or maybe it is a caregiver who could benefit from a hot meal. 
If you know someone who could benefit from this ministry, please let us know by submitting a Casserole Request. 
 

Community Prayers

Pray for our staff and volunteers at the Community Center as they provide groceries, sack lunches, and meals to our community.
 
Pray for our Agape friends.
 
Pray for all those who work in hospitals, shelters, and our first responders.

Pray for children who are not in safe homes and may be experiencing abuse or neglect.
 
Pray for the two refugee families from Afghanistan that we are helping.

Pray for the people of Syria and Turkey, impacted by the devastating earthquake.

Pray for protection of our children and all victims of gun violence in this country.