Window Newsletter 5.2.24

Broadway seeks to be a beacon of God’s joy and justice, Christ’s hope and reconciliation, and the Holy Spirit’s courage and healing love.

We are working to create a church and world where all people are welcome and belong in the beloved community of God. Through the ministries of worship, education, compassion and advocacy, Broadway provides a place of grace, beauty, sanctuary, inclusivity, and brave faith.

LOL Chapel Performance and Live Auction Raises Funds for Youth Mission Trip & Chapel Choir Tour to NYC! 
The Youth Committee wishes to share a big THANK YOU to our generous, amazing Broadway community who supported this year’s LOL Chapel Choir Performance Fundraiser: Hopelessly Hilarious—A Bob Hope Special. Your presence and contribution was incredibly meaningful and the committee, youth, and many volunteers appreciate everyone who donated items, bid, and/or showed up to laugh and cheer!
 
If you haven’t yet donated, it’s not too late! The Giving Menu is still open here. 
 
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. We are grateful for your partnership in ministry.

 

Welcome New Staff Member: Susan De Long 
We are excited to announce that Broadway Member Susan DeLong has accepted the part time position of Community Center Assistant. Susan brings great experience and skills to this new role. Join us in welcoming her to the team!

May Staff Anniversaries
Join us in celebrating the following May staff anniversaries:

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

Agape Meal, Tonight at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Broadway’s weekly Agape Meal is an opportunity to serve in fellowship with our neighbors. Broadway volunteers are always needed, and this is a wonderful way for friends and family to serve together.  

Volunteer Orientation and training for new volunteers is provided prior to the Agape Meal between 5:30 and 5:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Meal service begins at 6:00 p.m. with a worship service from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. There are several ways to volunteer: set up tables, serve meals, host tables, and clean up. Email Josh Lucas with questions. 

Teacher Appreciation Day
Sunday, May 5
We want to appreciate our Sunday school teachers and volunteers for adults, youth, and children this coming Sunday, May 5. As Maya Angelou suggests, they are “a rainbow in someone’s cloud!” Consider bringing a “rainbow themed” gift for your teachers on May 5.
 
Ideas:

• Colorful candy or sweet treat
• Colored pens or pencils
• Colorful flowers or anything colorful
• Something that is any color of the rainbow
• A colorful thank you note

We will have note cards set up in the centrum and children’s entrance this Sunday, May 5 if you would like to write a thank you note when you arrive that Sunday. Please make sure to tell your teachers THANK YOU!
 

Coffee Fellowship Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in the Centrum
Join us for coffee and fellowship this Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Centrum. Enjoy fresh locally made pastries from Three Danes Bakery as well as hot tea and coffee from Cherry Coffee Shop of Fort Worth.  
 

Sunday Worship May 5 at 10:50 a.m.

Sunday we will have the honor of welcoming Rev. Karl Travis to the pulpit. Rev. Travis will preach a sermon titled “What I Learned When I Was Dying,” from John 5:1-9. Sunday we will also observe communion, and include a responsive reading in appreciation of Broadway’s teachers. The Chancel Choir will sing “Ubi Caritas” by Ola Gjeilo and “Ave Verum Corpus” by Mozart. In preparation for the afternoon Children’s Music Program, the Concord Choir will sing “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel” and the Children’s Bells will play the introduction to the Doxology.

About guest preacher Karl Travis : The Rev. Karl Travis served congregations in Scotland, New Mexico, and Michigan before becoming Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, which he left to disability in 2019. Saved by an unexpected surgery in 2023, he is now rebuilding strength following 3 ½ years in a hospice bed. A graduate of Trinity University and the University of Edinburgh, he has authored two books including the forthcoming “God’s Gift of Generosity” (Westminster John Knox Press). He is married to his dearest friend and recent caregiver, Jaci Travis. They have five adult children.

Children’s Spring Music Program “This Little Light of Mine”
Sunday, May 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Join us in the sanctuary this Sunday, May 5 at 1:30 p.m. for the Children’s Spring Music Program. All children’s bells and choirs will be presenting their spring music. Chapel Bells II will also be featured. The diverse program centers around the divine light that we are called to share with the world. Please be there to support the wonderful children of our church and the dedicated directors, accompanists, and assistants who lead them. 
 

Deacon Nominating Committee Seeks Deacon Recommendations
Submissions Deadline: May 24
The Deacon Nominating Committee has begun its work for the current year and is now seeking recommendations for Broadway members who would meet the qualifications to serve on the Board of Deacons. Please read the explanation of the Deacon responsibilities and qualifications as defined in our bylaws before submitting a name. 

How to submit: To submit an online recommendation form click here. Forms can also be found in the church office and information racks in the Centrum and Narthex. 

Confidentiality reminder: Thank you for honoring the confidentiality of this process by refraining from sharing with anyone the name(s) you’ve recommended for the Deacon Board.

Once completed, please return them to Jenn Nelson in the church office. Contact deacons@broadwaybc.org with questions. 

Family Ministries May Street Market Challenge
Family Ministries at Broadway is conducting a food challenge for the May Street Market, and everyone is invited to participate. Our church’s May Street Market, provides groceries to about 100 families each week. However, available food from the food bank has been SCARCE and the shelves need to be re-stocked! We need your help.
 
Who can participate? Everyone!

The Challenge: Let’s see how many grocery carts we can fill between now and May 2. We’ll start with one grocery cart in the Centrum and once it is filled, a second grocery cart will be added. We are currently on  our 5th cart! Let’s keep filling that cart, it’s open until tonight at 7p.m. 

Here is this week’s list of most needed pantry items:

• Canned Fruit
• Fruit Cups
• Canned Tuna/Salmon
• Canned Soup
• Boxed Cereal
• Canned Vegetables 

 
Timeline: The challenge ends on Thursday, May 2. Thank you in advance for your support!

VBS Registration 
Registration for Vacation Bible School 2024 is open! Our theme this year is Seekers in Sneakers: Discover Jesus. It is June 24-28 from 9:00am to 12:00pm noon. VBS is free and open to all kids ages 4 through grade 4. It is going to be a great VBS.

Please register by June 1. 
Click HERE to register. 
 

Perennials Invitation to Pompeii Exhibit Wednesday, May 8 at Arlington Museum of Art
Join the Perennials Fellowship Group as they visit the Arlington Museum of Art to take in the new exhibit POMPEII: THE IMMORTAL CITY on Wednesday, May 8.
The group will carpool from the church—departing at 10:30am. After viewing the exhibit, the group will lunch at a nearby restaurant. The cost is $15.00 (not including lunch). Contact June Parish, with any questions. 
 
Click here to register and pay for your ticket. Please register by end of day, Sunday, May 5.
 

Parents Night Out
Friday, May 10, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. 
 

Our upcoming Parents’ Night Out is Friday, May 10. It is for infants through Grade 6 and is from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Please either feed children beforehand or send dinner with them. Snacks, drinks and dessert will be provided. The cost is $30 for the first child and $7 for each additional sibling with a family maximum of $51. Click HERE to register and pay. 

 

NEW: Registration and PAYMENT must be submitted in ADVANCE of this event. Registration/ Payment deadline is due by the Wednesday evening before Parents’ Night Out.

Global Missions Offering 2024: Fellowship Southwest Knox Fund
Pentecost Sunday, May 19
On Sunday, May 19th, we will collect our annual missions offering. Our financial recipient this year will be Fellowship Southwest’s Knox Fund. Offering envelopes will be available in the sanctuary pews, narthex, and Centrum for offerings. You may also donate online here. Money donated will be used to address human suffering at the Texas-Mexico Border.

An offering of letters will also be taken on Sunday, May 19th. You will have the opportunity to send a letter to  government representatives to advocate for justice and the alleviation of suffering. Watch the Window for additional information about the Offering and opportunities for supporting persons who are hurting.
 

Deacon Board Meeting
Monday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.
The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Deacons is Monday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. in room 302. If you wish to attend as a guest, please contact us at deacons@broadwaybc.org. 
 

April by the Numbers
April was a very busy month at our Community Center.
 
Here’s a brief report of services provided in April:

• Sack Lunches: 1,200 lunches distributed
• Groceries: 361 households served (1068 persons)
• Agape Meal: 580 meals served (over four dates)
• Adult Clothing Ministry: 135 people served
• Children’s Clothing: 26 children served
• Rental and Utilities Assistance: $375 in financial assistance provided
• Diaper Bank: 38 children and adults served
• Volunteer Hours: 187 hours from 98 volunteers

Additionally, in April we received 2,144 lbs. of donated food items for our May Street Market, including over 600 lbs. from our Family Ministries May Street Market Challenge, which continues through tonight.
 
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. 

Volunteer Opportunity
As summer approaches consider serving in the Community Center! We are always happy to welcome new team members, especially in our Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning food pantry. For more information, or to get involved Contact Erin Cooper.

Financial Report Budget Year 2023-24

 

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.