Window Newsletter 1.5.22

 

Welcome Broadway’s New Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Toi Mack

Broadway is excited to announce Toi Mack as the new Children’s Ministry Coordinator! This part-time position will lead programming at Broadway for children in grades 1-6.

Toi is a lifelong educator having worked with Clayton Youth Enrichment for 28 years. She currently serves as the Area Program Director/Cycle 11 Project Director. She oversees nine school age programs that serve 795 students with 70 employees. Toi has vast experience working with the Dept. of Health and Human Services and has working knowledge of childcare licensing requirements. 

Toi came to Broadway in 1993 and has been involved in a variety of ministries, including both adult and children’s Sunday School. She currently leads morning celebration with the 1^st-4^th graders and teaches 4^th grade Sunday School. Toi has helped with numerous children’s activities, retreats, and Vacation Bible School. She has also served as the VBS coordinator for the Navajo Mission Partnership. Toi currently serves on the Board of Deacons and is a Stephen Minister. 

“Toi is wonderfully skilled in valuing and encouraging the individual gifts of children. She is naturally gifted at building relationships with children that will enhance their love of God and the church. Broadway will be well served with Toi working in this capacity.” Jennifer Davis, Pastor of Family Ministries
 

Staff Anniversaries
Join us in celebrating the following January staff anniversaries:
Ethel Minter celebrated 32 years on January 1
Jerry Flangin celebrates 32 years on January 15

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

 

Community Ministries Pledge Gift
Broadway is pleased to announce we have received a pledge gift in support of our Community Center and Ministries. The pledge gift is $100,000 annually for the next five years. The gift is from an anonymous donor and the funds will be distributed to Broadway through the North Texas Community Foundation.
 
Money from this gift will be used to support and enhance our current services and ministries including the May Street Market, Adult & Children’s Clothing ministries, and the Agape Meal as well as mission activities like supporting Afghan families relocating to Texas. The COVID pandemic has also created additional needs within our community. Money from this pledge gift will also be used to initiate new ministries that promote charity, equity, and justice in our community.  
 
We give thanks to God for this generous gift in support of Broadway’s ministries and mission. Keep watching The Window for more information on how Broadway puts this gift into action.

Worship Sunday, January 9 at 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday we will celebrate the baptism of Jesus. Jennifer Davis and Toi Mack will lead the children’s sermon. Ryon Price will preach “Work in Progress” from Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.

Join us for worship in person or via live stream on our website or on our Facebook page. 

Chapel Choir Resumes
Sunday, January 9 at 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 
Broadway’s Youth Chapel Choir will return from winter break on Sunday, January 9. Lunch is available for purchase and practice held in the Choir room. Contact Emily Davis with questions. 
 

2022-23 Stewardship Pledge Update
Thanks to everyone who has already submitted their pledge card. To date, we’ve received 188 pledges with a total pledge amount of $1,269,552. This pledge amount represents 85% of our total pledge goal of $1.5 million.
 
This is excellent progress towards our budget pledge goal, but we still have work to do. We still need to receive pledges in the amount of $230,448 to reach our goal.
 
If you have not submitted your pledge card yet, there are three ways that you can submit it:
 

• Go the GIVE page on the church’s website and complete the online pledge card
• Place your completed pledge card in the offering plate on Sunday (cards are available in the Centrum)
• Complete the pledge card you received in the mail and send it back to the church office

 
Your gift helps Broadway put our “faith and love into action.”

Wednesday Night Programs Resume January 12
Children and Club 56 Missions, Bells, and Chimes, as well as Youth Quest will resume Wednesdays at 5:45 to 7:00 p.m. Contact Jennifer Davis with questions. 

Wednesday night Bible study in the Chapel with Pastor Ryon Price resumes 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Attend in person or via live stream on our Broadway Facebook page. 

Broadway Series Organ Recital Featuring Todd Wilson
Sunday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary 
Mr. Wilson played the dedicatory concerts for the Cliburn Organ in October 1996. Mark your calendar to attend and hear this talented musician and enjoy an evening of beautiful music! Contact Tiffany McClain in the Music office with questions. 

Reel Religion Film Festival
Friday, January 28 and Saturday, January 29 at University Christian Church
Mark your calendars for the return of the Reel Religion Film Festival. A festival of films of religious, cultural, and philosophical significance sponsored by University Christian Church, Broadway Baptist Church, and the TCU Office of Extended Education. View the full brochure here. 

December By the Numbers
Even with the Community Center closed for the last week of the year, December was another busy month at our Community Center. We continue to provide essential services to our neighbors and guests. 
 
Here’s a brief report of services provided in December: 

• Sack Lunches: 833 lunches distributed
• Groceries: 177 households served (437 persons)
• Agape Meal: 285 guests served
• Adult Clothing Ministry: 88 people served
• Rental Assistance: $1,046 in financial assistance provided
• Diaper Bank: 31 families served
• Winter Coat Distribution (November & December): 194 guests

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. 

Agape Meal Resumes
After taking a break last Thursday, the Agape Meal resumes this Thursday evening, January 6.
Dinner is served in the Courtyard from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., and everyone is welcome. The weather looks to be chilly this Thursday evening. Thanks to Broadway members who donated space heaters to keep our guests warm while they enjoy a hot meal on Thursday nights. To volunteer or for information about the Agape Meal, Contact Peter Nelson with questions. 

Broadway Welcomes Cloud Covered Streets Ministry
We are excited to welcome Cloud Covered Streets to Broadway’s Community Center. This faith-based ministry provides mobile showers, laundry facilities, and haircuts. They will be at Broadway next Friday, January 14, from 9:00 – noon. 
We are thankful to make these services available to our neighbors and guests. This ministry partnership continues throughout 2022 and will be offered on alternating Fridays. 

Navajo Mission Transport Need
If anyone is driving to New Mexico, our Broadway Navajo Mission Partnership has several items to be dropped off in Bernalillo, between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Contact Dan White at 817-228-8041 or email daniel.white761@gmail.com for details.
 

Grants Available for Members in Need
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.
 

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Need login information? Contact Jenn Nelson. To download the app click HERE.

Mobile Membership Directory: 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 with a church membership account.  You may make updates to your contact information through the app, including uploading a picture. Please email Jenn Nelson with questions and to let us know if you prefer to not have your contact information listed in the membership directory.

Financial Report Budget Year 2021-22

 

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.