Window Newsletter 11.11.21

New Member
This past Sunday, November 7, Billie Waite made the decision to join Broadway. We are excited for the unique gifts and experiences each new member brings to our growing congregation. Please join us in welcoming Billie to the Broadway family!

Wednesday Night Bible Study 
Tonight, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Fleming Chapel
Join Pastor Ryon Price for study, prayer, and song in Broadway’s renovated Fleming Chapel at 6:00 p.m. tonight. This time is especially created for those interested in studying and learning more about the arc of the Bible and those wishing to find connection and community in an informal, yet sacred space. Come find spiritual renewal and insight into scripture in this one hour service of prayer, liturgy, and teaching. 

Attend in person or watch the livestream on our Facebook page or website. 

Stewardship 2022-2023 
This year’s stewardship theme is  “Faith and Love in Action.” Financial support in the form of a pledge to the ministry budget of Broadway is vital to carry out the church’s work. We ask that you prayerfully consider how you might contribute by Pledge Sunday, November 14.

If you have any questions about your pledge to Broadway or need additional information, please contact Peter Nelson at 817-336-5761, ext. 8280.

 

Worship Sunday, November 14 at 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday is Broadway’s Pledge Sunday. We will hear a stewardship testimony from Rosemary Hammond, and will have an opportunity to bring our pledges forward during the worship service to show a sign of our love and commitment to the Church. Pledge cards will be available at the Centrum and Narthex Welcome tables, or you may ask an usher for assistance.  

We are excited to hear the Chapel Choir sing for the first time in a year and a half, and violinist Michael Shih will share his talents in the service. Ryon Price will preach from 1 Samuel 1:3-11a.

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

Family Ministry Job Opening 
Broadway Baptist Church is accepting applicants for the part-time position  of Children’s Ministry Coordinator. This position is 15 hours per week and will report to our Pastor of Family Ministries, Jennifer Davis.  If you are interested in the job or know qualified candidates, please send resumes to Jennifer Davis as we intend to proceed with hiring in the new year. Submission deadline is December 1, 2021. 

To view the position description please click this link: BBC Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Advent Devotional Writers
The Worship Committee has already begun preparing for Advent and is looking for writers to contribute to our daily Advent Devotional. The devotionals are based on the scriptures of the season. Contact Ken Krause if you or a family member are interested in sharing your talents.

Click here if you have not previously signed up to receive the devotions by email. 

Annual BBC Youth May Street Market Challenge
Sunday, November 14 and Wednesdays, November 10 & 17
It’s time for the BBC Youth annual May Street Market Challenge! If you don’t know, it’s a friendly competition between Youth Sunday school classes to see who can collect the most canned goods for the market. Shopping carts representing each youth class will be located in the Narthex on Sunday November 14 and  

How can you help? Donate dry goods to a particular youth’s cart or, if you wish to donate funds, you may go to the website Give page and enter “May Street Market Challenge” and the youth’s name you are supporting in the Other Fund Description. Contact Emily Davis with questions.

All types of dry and canned goods will be accepted however certain items give more points in the contest. The class with the highest points wins a fabulous prize!
Point values for items:
Bags or boxes of mashed potatoes = 40
Bags or boxes of stuffing = 30 
Cans of pumpkin = 20
Cans of cranberry sauce = 20

Deacon Board Meeting
Monday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. 
The next meeting of the Board of Deacons is scheduled for Monday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please contact deacons@broadwaybc.org if you wish to attend as a guest. 

Grief Service
Sunday, November 28 at 1:30 p.m., Fleming Chapel
The holidays are often a difficult time for those grieving the loss of a loved one. This service of comfort will be held in Fleming Chapel at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 28. All are welcome. Contact Fran Patterson with questions. 

Messiah Sing 
Sunday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:15
Reservations Open

Broadway Series is excited to announce the return of Messiah Sing! Featuring the Chancel Choir; The Orchestra at Broadway; Michael Cox, conductor; Bradley Reznicek, organ; Julie Liston Johnson, soprano; Kayla Nanto, alto; Andrew Campbell, tenor; and David Grogan, bass. 

Broadway’s Messiah Sing offers you the unique opportunity to join with the choir and orchestra in George Frideric Handel’s immortal oratorio. Bring your own score or use one of the church’s scores available in the narthex. This is an exciting and glorious way to begin the Advent season! 

This event is FREE and open to the public;  however, due to COVID-19, the following safety measures will be followed:

• Masks required
• Limited seating
• Reservation required 

Reservations Link: Messiah Sing 2021
Event information will be listed on broadwaybc.org. Contact Tiffany McClain in the Music Office with questions. 

October by the Numbers 
October was another busy month at our Community Center as we continue to provide essential services to our neighbors and guests. 
 
Here’s a brief report of services provided in October:  

• Sack Lunches: 1082 lunches distributed
• Groceries: 198 households served (574 persons)
• Agape Meal: 322 guests served
• Adult Clothing Ministry: 77 people served
• Rental Assistance: $650 in financial assistance provided
• Diaper Bank: 17 families served

This month, we also distributed winter coats, hats, and gloves to over 200 people in our community who are experiencing homelessness. We distribute these in partnership with First Mission and will continue to distribute these through the winter months. Thanks to everyone who generously donated coats and winter gear as well as those who have given financially to support our Community Ministries. This year’s distribution was a great success thanks to Dawn Shepard, Community Center Director, and our outstanding team of volunteers: Helen Beasley, June Parish, Jeff and Ellen Wolfskill, and Tom and Linda Kwentus.
 

Agape Meal Changes
We recently made two changes to our weekly Agape Meal.
 
The meal service time has changed to 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. This change accommodates the recent end to Daylight Savings Time and ensures a safe meal service for our guests.
 
Additionally, we have transitioned the meal service to the Courtyard. For the last 18 months, we have been providing hot, to-go meals for our guests and we are grateful that we have been able to continue the Agape Meal, even during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, we are excited to welcome our guests to a sit-down meal. The Courtyard environment helps ensure everyone’s safety and provides greater opportunity for connection, fellowship, and relationship building—hallmarks of Broadway’s Agape Meal for the last 26 years. Doors to the Community Center entrance open at 5:00 and guests are escorted to their table in the Courtyard. Guests receive individual plated meals rather than serving food family style as we have done in the past. Volunteers are masked to ensure everyone’s safety. Tickets are not required, and everyone is welcome.
 
Additionally, at this week’s Agape Meal, the City of Fort Worth will be on site to administer COVID-19 vaccines. They will be using the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. No appointment is necessary.
 
Contact Peter Nelson for more information about these changes for our Agape Meal.

Happy Birthday, Genie! 
We are celebrating one year since we obtained our Community Ministries cargo van. Genie, named in honor of former Broadway pastor, Gene Thompson, has had a very busy 12 months. The van was purchased through a generous grant from the Ryan Foundation.
 
Here’s a brief recap of what Genie has been doing:
 

• Making over 100 pickups at the Tarrant Area Food Bank to stock the shelves in our May Street Market—each week, we assist about 80 households who are struggling with food insecurity
• Delivering thousands of meals to our neighbors at Samaritan House while their campus was closed ruing the COVID-19 pandemic
• Delivering groceries weekly to families impacted by the Fort Worth ISD school closures during the pandemic
• Supplying hundreds of cases of water following the serve winter weather in February  
• Delivering “Welcome Home” baskets to families transitioning out of homelessness through our partnership with Tarrant County Homeless Coalition
• Transporting diapers and wipes from the Fort Worth Junior League for the new diaper bank in our Community Center
• Delivering hundreds of school uniforms to students and families at Leonard Middle School

 
Most recently, Genie has been transporting furniture donations and household goods to setup apartments for welcoming two Afghan families who are resettling in Fort Worth.
 
We give thanks for this wonderful gift and the blessing it has been to our Community Ministries efforts. Keep watching for where Genie will show up next.

Afghan Families Update
Broadway is partnering with World Relief to provide Good Neighbor support to two Afghan families who have been resettled to Fort Worth. Both families have now transitioned from temporary housing into their new apartments. Thanks to all the volunteers who assisted with moving furniture, shopping, and setting up the apartments. Thanks also to those who have donated furniture or contributed financially to support this ministry.  
 
Over the next six months, Broadway volunteers will support these families with transportation assistance to medical appointments, grocery shopping, ESL classes, and job interviews as well as helping children get enrolled and ready for school. Please be in prayer for the Noori family (two children) and the Rahimi family (three children) during this time of transition.

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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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.  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.

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.