We were excited to kick off the new school year this past Sunday as children and youth joined new classes and had a special “Blessing of the Backpacks” during our worship service. We are thankful to all of our children and youth volunteers who help minister to our kids each week. We pray for all of our students, teachers, and school staff who are returning to school.
Broadway Welcomes New Member
This past Sunday, August 15, Loveta Eastes made the decision to join the Broadway family. We are excited for the unique gifts and experience each new member brings to our growing congregation. Please join us in welcoming Loveta to Broadway!
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THIS WEEK AT BROADWAY
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Unity Across the City Service Postponed
In response to the rise in cases and hospitalizations due to the Delta variant of COVID-19 in Tarrant County, the Unity Across the City Service of Hope, Healing, and Help at Dickie’s arena is postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. The faith leaders in the Circle of Clergy have decided this decision is the best way to care for the community and promote everyone’s safety. Follow @UnityAcrosstheCity to stay connected with The Circle of Clergy and view upcoming dates.
Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
Make a plan to stop by the Good Shepherd Room this Sunday morning and meet up with other friends and guests of Broadway before your class starts. Coffee and pastries are served each Sunday from 9:00 – 9:30 in Room 302. 
This week our coffee fellowship features delicious homemade pastries from our neighborhood friends at Stir Crazy Baked Goods as well as regular and decaf coffee from our local Starbucks. Hot tea is also available.Broadway’s coffee fellowship is a pay-what-you-can coffee house. Everyone is encouraged to do one of three things:
- pay what you can afford
- pay what you would normally pay
- pay it forward, i.e., pay what you normally would, plus a little extra
Stop by Sunday morning to support these great local businesses, enjoy some delicious coffee and pastries, and fellowship with your friends at Broadway.
This Sunday, Jennifer Davis will lead the Children’s Sermon. The Chancel Choir will sing “How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place” by Johannes Brahms. Ryon Price will preach from Ephesians 6:10-20.
Correction for August 15, 2021 Order of Worship:
Last Sunday’s Meditation of Preparation was inadvertently misattributed to Tommy Shapard. Tommy used the quote in his dissertation, but the meditation was written by Christopher Small in Musicking: The Meanings of Performing and Listening (pg. 13). Tommy Shapard wrote the Meditation of Response.
COVID-19 Health & Safety Update: In response to the rise in cases and hospitalizations due to the Delta variant of COVID-19, Broadway is reinstating a mask requirement for all persons, even those who are fully vaccinated. Click here to read Broadway’s updated policy.
Join us for worship in person or via live stream on our website or on our Facebook page.
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2021 CBF General Assembly: From the Inside Out The programs listed here in person in Room 302. Masks will be required. There is also the opportunity to view these programs from home. Childcare is available with reservation. Please contact Mary Jesse by Monday, August 23, to reserve. Responding to Christian Nationalism: Hosting Difficult Conversations in Your CongregationHow can Christians respond to the dangers of Christian nationalism? BJC leaders Amanda Tyler and Charles Watson Jr. share a new resource for small groups, Sunday School classes, and sermon preparation. Stay for Q&A about Supreme Court decisions, recent legislation, and more. Amanda Tyler is BJC Executive Director and leads BJC as it upholds the historic Baptist principle of religious liberty, defending the free exercise of religion and protecting against its establishment by government. Charles Watson Jr. is BJC Director of Education and leads BJC’s education efforts, focused on expanding the base of support for religious liberty and engaging the next generation of advocates. Jennifer Hawks is BJC Associate General Counsel and provides legal analysis on church-state issues, assists with friend-of-the-court briefs for Supreme Court cases, and regularly represents BJC at Capitol Hill meetings about bills impacting religious freedom. “A Sense of the Heart?” Rethinking Religious Experience and Conversion 2021Baptists began as a “Believer’s Church”—baptizing those who acknowledge an experience of God’s grace through Christ. Today, older conversion “methods”—revivals, personal witness, sinner’s prayers—are waning or disappearing. What now? Pamela Jolly, strategist for the CBF racial repair work is CEO of Torch Enterprises Inc. Dr. Jolly is a best-selling author and has authored five books on the topic of legacy wealth in the black community. Kasey Jones serves as Associate Coordinator for Outreach and Growth for CBF. Rev. Jones approaches her work with the belief that the church has a role to play in God’s transformative work in the community.
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2021 CBF General Assembly August 25 – 28Wednesday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Family Ministries will hold an important Parent and Caretaker Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday night, August 25 at 6:30. Please mark your calendar for this meeting and watch your weekly emails for the Zoom link. Contact Jennifer Davis with questions.
School UniformsClasses started this week for Fort Worth ISD students. Broadway is thankful we were able to help students and families get their school year off to a great start by providing uniforms to over 400 students from 205 families. Each student receives two shirts, two pants, socks, and underwear.
In particular, this year we partnered with Leonard Middle School to provide uniforms for their students and families. We received this note from Sara Gillaspie, Principal of Leonard Middle School. “YOU ALL have been an unbelievable blessing to these students. Seriously, they are so proud of their uniforms! You should have seen them dressed up so nicely. I want to say that there is no question in our minds that having them dressed up like this had a direct impact on how they see themselves, how they hold themselves throughout the day, and how they behaved. Your ministry has truly reached into the hearts and homes of well over 100 families here at Leonard. This is an amazing gift to our students!! God bless you all”
This Thursday, August 19, is the last day for parents to register for school uniforms from 11:00 – noon at the Community Center. Parents should bring a photo ID, verification of school enrollment, and sizes for children. At registration, families will be given a date and time for uniform pickup later in August.
Thanks to Dawn Shepard, Community Center Director, and our amazing team of volunteers for making this year’s school uniform program a great success: Ann Ahearne, Helen Beasley, Gladys Jenson, Judy Kirby, and Ann Packer.
Community Center NeedsEven during the pandemic; we continue to distribute clothes to our neighbors in need through the Adult Clothing Room in our Community Center. At present, there is a great need for new and gently used men’s and women’s tennis shoes and comfortable walking shoes. All sizes are needed. You can drop these off at the Community Center between 9:00 – noon, Monday through Friday. Contact Dawn Shepard to arrange a different drop-off time. If you do not feel comfortable shopping for the shoes at this time, please consider making a financial donation to the Adult Clothing Room or Community Center. Thanks.
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MORE THAN ONE WAY
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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.
Keeping Connected with the Broadway MobileThe Broadway mobile app offers many useful features such as:
- Update your contact information
- View worship services
- Secure giving
- Secure view of financial contributions
- Submit a prayer request or contact the church office
- View and register for events and more!
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.
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. You may make updates to your contact information through the app, including uploading a picture. Please email Jenn Nelson if you prefer to not have your contact information listed in the membership directory.
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STATE OF THE CHURCH
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Financial Report Budget Year 2021-22
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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.
Prayer RequestsLet us know how we may pray for you using the following link:
Your requests will be prayed over by the Broadway Ministry team and Intercessory Prayer Group.
A service of music and celebration for Jack Coldiron will be held Saturday, August 21, in the Broadway Sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.
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 all those who work in hospitals, shelters, and our first responders.
Pray for those who are facing loss or reduction of employment.
Pray for families with children at home as well as parents trying to balance working from home or a sudden income loss.
Pray for children who are not in safe homes and may be abused or neglected.
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