BROADWAY CELEBRATES
Staff Anniversaries
Join us in celebrating the following November staff anniversaries:
Fran Patterson celebrates 25 years on November 13
Dawn Shepard celebrates 5 years on November 28
Thank you for your valued commitment and service to the ministries and people of Broadway!
 Gateway to Worship Class
The Gateway to Worship class, made up of first and second graders, led their very own worship service for their family and friends this past Sunday, October 31, in the chapel. The class has been preparing for this service for months as they have learned about the different parts of the worship service. Many thanks to their teachers, Barbara Roberts, Jennifer Bearden, and Lucy San.
Upon completing their class this month, the Gateway to Worship children will join their families in worship, full-time, beginning on Sunday, November 14. We hope you will help us welcome them into worship.
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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 Packets for 2022-2023 This year’s Stewardship packets are arriving in members mailboxes this week. 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.
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Worship Sunday, November 7 at 10:50 a.m.This Sunday we will honor twenty-seven of our beloved Broadway members who have departed this past year by having their pictures in the narthex and by reading their names in the Litany of Saints. We will also observe communion during the worship service. The Chancel Choir will sing “Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates” and “Come Dwell in Solomon’s Walls.” Ryon Price will preach on Revelation 21:1-6a.
Join us for worship in person or via live stream on our website or on our Facebook page.
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Becoming Broadway Class
Sunday November 7 & 14, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., Room 302
The Becoming Broadway class is a great way to meet our pastors and staff as well as learn about our community of faith. Whether you are a new member or interested in becoming a member you will find this class a great opportunity to connect and learn more about the important events in our past that have shaped who we are today and our vision for the future. Register to attend here. Contact Tracey McKee with questions.
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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.
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Annual BBC Youth May Street Market Challenge
Sundays November 7, 14, and 21
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 Sundays November 7,14, and 21.
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
Offering Envelope Updates Deadline:
Monday, November 8
The January batch of offering envelopes will be going out in the mail later this month. Please email Jenn Nelson or call 817-36-5761 ext. 8221 in the by Monday, November 8if you wish to stop or start receiving offering envelopes by mail. Thank you!
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.
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 Messiah Sing Returns!
Sunday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:15
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 open Monday, November 8, 2021: Messiah Reservations
Event information will be listed on broadwaybc.org. Contact Tiffany McClain in the Music Office with questions.
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COMMUNITY CORNER
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.
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 Agape Meal Changes
We are making two changes to our weekly Agape Meal.
Starting this Thursday, November 4, the meal service time will be from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. This change will help accommodate the upcoming end to Daylight Savings Time and ensure a safe meal service for our guests.
Additionally, this Thursday, November 4, we will transition 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 will help ensure everyone’s safety and will provide 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 will open at 5:00 and guests will be escorted to their table in the Courtyard. Guests will receive individual plated meals rather than serving food family style as we have done in the past. Volunteers will be masked to ensure everyone’s safety. Tickets are not required, and everyone is welcome. Contact Peter Nelson for more information about these changes for our Agape Meal.
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Winter Coat Distribution Success
On Tuesday, we conducted our annual winter coat distribution, just in time for this week’s cooler temperatures. Every year, we partner with First Mission to distribute coats, gloves, and hats to our neighbors in need. Guests must show their ID card from Tarrant County Homeless Coalition to qualify. So far, we have distributed over 130 coats, and we anticipate distributing nearly 200 total.
 
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.
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 Cloud Covered Streets DelayBroadway is partnering with Cloud Covered Streets, a faith-based ministry that provides mobile showers, haircuts, and laundry facilities. They were originally scheduled to be at our Community Center on Friday, November 5; however, there have been some delays to the completion of their mobile trailer and will not be on site that day. Stay tuned to the Window for updates on when this service will begin for our guests and how you can volunteer. |
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 Creek Church Volunteer Service Day Creek Church held a service day on October 31 and their volunteers assembled 500 hygiene kits for the Community Center! We give thanks for the many community friends and partners who support Broadway Baptist Church in these generous ways. If you have a group interested in service projects, contact Dawn Shepard.
 
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Grants Available for Members in NeedMany 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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 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.
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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.
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Financial Report Budget Year 2021-22
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Online GivingIf 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.
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 Prayer RequestsLet us know how we may pray for you using the following link:
Prayer Requests
Your requests will be prayed over by the Broadway Ministry team and Intercessory Prayer Group.
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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.
Pray for all children and youth in school. Pray for those who take care of our children and youth-school staff and volunteers, church volunteers, and all parents and caretakers during this challenging time.
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Families on Mission “Halloween Style” 
