Window Newsletter 10.4.23

Chapel Choir Retreat
At the annual Chapel Choir Kickoff Retreat, the choir learned music for the upcoming church year and LOL performance in the spring, enjoyed fellowship with one another, and learned the Chapel Choir tour destination next summer is New York City! The youth are so excited to take a bite out of the Big Apple in summer of 2024!

World Hunger Offering Exceeds Goal
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this year’s World Hunger Offering benefitting Heifer international. We had set a goal this year to raise $7,500 and thanks to your generosity we exceeded that number. This year, we collected $8,600!  
 
We are glad to share this generous gift with our partners at Heifer International who are working to address global hunger and food insecurity in ways at that are local, equitable, sustainable, and care for creation. Click here to learn more about Heifer and the wonderful work they are doing around the globe.

Pet Blessing Cancelled
Due to the forecast for inclement weather this evening (it’s going to be raining cats and dogs!) tonight’s Pet Blessing service has been cancelled. 

Agape Meal
Thursday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Broadway’s weekly Agape Meal is an opportunity to serve in fellowship with our neighbors. This week’s menu features grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, potato salad, baked beans, bread, tea, and sliced cake. 

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 Peter Nelson with questions. 

Coffee Fellowship
Sundays at  9:00 a.m. in Room 302
Coffee fellowship will be offered in room 302 this Sunday 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, October 8 at 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday in worship is the ordination of our new deacons for this year: David Edwards, DeReall Moore, Dan Stiver, and Madalyn Stokes. This is an ancient ritual to honor the person being called to serve at Broadway. Following worship, there will be an opportunity to lay hands on these persons. The Chancel Choir will sing “Come and Dwell in Solomon’s Walls.” Ryon Price will preach a sermon titled “Ordination Meditation” from Acts 6:1-7.
 

Real Estate Management Committee Presentation
Sunday, October 8 Following Worship in Fellowship Hall
There will be a brief presentation from the Real Estate Management Committee this Sunday, October 8, following worship in Fellowship Hall. The Committee will present information about future development opportunities for Broadway and the surrounding neighborhood. All are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

Organ Recital with Eric Plutz
Sunday, October 8, 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

The Broadway Series presents Eric Plutz in concert on the Rildia Bee O’Bryan Cliburn Organ. Mr. Plutz is Professor of Organ at Princeton University and an international concert organist. To great acclaim, Mr. Plutz recorded the complete symphonies of French organist Louis Vierne in 2021 and Broadway’s mighty Casavant was featured in the recording as one of the chosen instruments. Free and open to the public.

Now Hiring: Community Center Manager
Broadway is hiring a Manager for our Community Center. The position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the church’s Community Center and the ministries and services provided through the Center. This includes, but is not limited to, the May Street Market food pantry, adult and children’s clothing rooms, sack lunch ministry, and diaper bank.
 
This is a full-time position with health and retirement benefits. Typical work week for the position is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Click here for a full job description. 
 
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for the position, forward a cover letter and resume to Peter Nelson. Applications are being accepted through Friday, October 13.
 

Archbishop of Canterbury Visits Peace Cathedral 
On Tuesday, October 3, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, visited the Peace Cathedral. Peace Cathedral is a global missions partner of Broadway Baptist Church and we support their Peace Project, a beautiful and inspiring ministry of interfaith dialogue. During the Archbishop’s visit, he consecrated the chapel of reconciliation along with Metropolitan Bishop of Tbilisi and Lutheran Bishop of Georgia. He also visited the Peace Synagogue and Peace Mosque under the roof of the Peace Cathedral. He and his delegation were deeply moved by the Peace Project. “This is a deeply spiritual place” said the Archbishop.  He also addressed representatives of Jewish, Yazidi, Muslim, Christian clergy, and laity that had gathered at the Peace Cathedral to welcome him.

At the end of the service, elders from the different religious communities lit a candle of peace together. The Rev. Malkhaz Songulashvili, Metropolitan Bishop of Tbilisi, offered a prayer for peace that was written on the 24th day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
 

Broadway Library
Broadway’s library is open! All are welcome to visit the library and use the easy self-check out process. 
Hours: Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays during church business hours and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Instructions for self-check out are printed at the library desk and returns can be made to the treasure chest located outside the library doors. Check out period is three weeks.

We have several outstanding books! If you’ve checked out books in the past, please return them to the library anytime during regular church business hours. 

Want a fun and easy way to volunteer at Broadway? The Library Guild is looking for friendly faces to greet library visitors on Sunday mornings between 9:00-10:30 a.m. Contact Lou Anne Mauldin to learn more and volunteer. 

Clayton Childcare Development Center Near Southside 
Broadway is pleased to announce a partnership with Clayton Youth Enrichment to provide year-round childcare services in our facility. The childcare services, called Clayton Childcare Development Center Near Southside, will be housed in Broadway’s preschool ministry space. Broadway’s location in relation to the medical district and downtown make it an ideal location to provide these services for our community. Clayton is a trusted partner and provides a safe, nurturing environment for children. Broadway is proud to partner with Clayton in bringing affordable, trusted childcare services to the Near Southside.
 
Childcare services will be available Monday – Friday, from 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. The Center is scheduled to start offering full-time and part-time care on Monday, October 9, for children ages six weeks to five years.

Click here for pricing, schedule, and more information.
 
These services are open and available to Broadway members and friends. If you or someone you know has a need for childcare services in the area, please refer them to Clayton for availability and more information.

Thank You for Not Feeding Feral Cats 
In partnership with our new neighbors and tenants, we are asking anyone currently feeding the feral cats in our parking lot to stop. We wish to ensure a safe and welcoming space for all on our campus. Any feeding containers and food found on property will be removed. Email info@broadwaybc.org with questions. 

Perennial
Sunday, October 15, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Camp Broadway
Perennials is a fellowship group for ages 55+.

The Perennials invite you to join them for great fellowship lunch and the opportunity to hear guest speaker Lisa Archilla, on Tuesday, October 10. A member of Broadway, Lisa is a professional home and space organizer. She will be sharing about her experiences, tips for starting your own organizing project and more. This event starts at 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.  The cost of lunch is $10 (soup, sandwiches, and dessert). Register HERE or by contacting Tracey McKee. 

 

No Need Among You Conference 2023
October 11 to 13 at Broadway Baptist Church
 Broadway is proud to host this year’s No Need Among You Conference on our campus, October 11 – 13. The conference, sponsored by the Texas Christian Community Development Network, serves to train and educate leaders across Texas and surrounding states about community development in a Christian context. Broadway members and friends are encouraged to attend the conference to learn more about how to care for and serve the most vulnerable persons in our community.
 
Full conference registration and single day registration is available. Conference volunteers are able to attend at a reduced rate. Click here to register or for more information.
 

Open House Tour at Camp Broadway
Sunday, October 15, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Camp Broadway
Camp Broadway is hosting an open house tour and all are welcome to attend! if you haven’t visited before or you would like to see all the wonderful updates to the property, this is a fun way to do so! Camp Director, Fran Patterson and the Camp Broadway Committee will lead the tours and you will have an opportunity to visit the main lodge, Quiet House, cabins, prayer garden, lakeside bluff, beach, and more! No reservations are needed and light refreshments will be served.
 

Book Donation
Thanks to our partners at ALTRUSA for their generous donation of children’s books. Broadway member Joy McCalla is a member in the organization and helped coordinate the donation. Click here to learn more about ALTRUSA.
 
This week they donated over 100 books which will be used by the families staying in our overflow shelter. We give thanks for these wonderful gifts and the joy of reading!
 

Food Drive for May Street Market
In September, Broadway members donated over 400 pounds of canned meats and vegetables for our food pantry. Thank you for your generous donations!
 
This week, we will again be collecting donated food items for our May Street Market. When you’re doing your grocery shopping this week, pick up a few extra items for our neighbors.
 
Here are the primary items we need, which are currently in short supply at the Tarrant Area Food Bank:
 

• Canned vegetables (e.g., green beans, corn, carrots, mixed vegetables)
• Canned and packaged tuna
• 1-pound jars of peanut butter
• 1-pound bags of white rice

 
Place your donated items in the blue bin outside the Centrum office on Sunday or bring them by the Community Center any time it is open.

Sandwich Makers Needed for October
Each week we distribute about 500 sack lunches to our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. One key ingredient in our sack lunches is a freshly made sandwich.
 
Thanks to the following Sunday School classes who have recently made sandwiches or are scheduled to make sandwiches for upcoming weeks:
 

• Circle of Grace
• Crosspaths
• Ragamuffins
• All Things New
• Journey Inward, Journey Outward

 
Thanks, also, to our Men’s Class, which made 250 hygiene kits for our Community Center guests and overflow shelter families.
 
During October, some of our regular sandwich makers are taking a break. We need volunteers who would be willing to make sandwiches for this ministry over the next several weeks. This is a great volunteer opportunity for families to do together or church groups like Sunday School classes. We can even provide the ingredients to make the sandwiches if you need them. Contact Peter Nelson to volunteer and for instructions on how to prepare sandwiches for safe and sanitary distribution.

Prayer Requests

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