Window Newsletter 2.22.24

Broadway seeks to be a beacon of God’s joy and justice, Christ’s hope and reconciliation, and the Holy Spirit’s courage and healing love.

We are working to create a church and world where all people are welcome and belong in the beloved community of God. Through the ministries of worship, education, compassion and advocacy, Broadway provides a place of grace, beauty, sanctuary, inclusivity, and brave faith.

AWAB Celebrates Broadway’s LGBTQ+ Inclusive Library
The Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB) is a denominational partner of Broadway Baptist Church. This month’s Welcoming Spirit Newsletter includes a feature of our recent library addition! Thanks to our friends at AWAB sharing our message of love and inclusion. Read the article here. 
   

Agape Meal, Tonight at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Broadway’s weekly Agape Meal is an opportunity to serve in fellowship with our neighbors. Volunteers are always needed, and this is a wonderful way for friends and family to serve together.

Volunteer 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 Josh Lucas with questions. 

Cowtown Marathon This Weekend
Saturday and Sunday February 24 & 25
The annual Cowtown Marathon is this weekend so that means some road closures and detours near our church. If you typically take Lancaster or Main when traveling to church expect delays and consider alternate routes.
View the Sunday race map here. 

 

Coffee Fellowship Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in Room 302
Join us for coffee and fellowship this Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. in room 302. Enjoy fresh locally made pastries from Three Danes Bakery as well as hot tea and coffee from Cherry Coffee Shop of Fort Worth.  

Sunday Worship February 25 at 10:50 a.m.
Broadway’s Club 56 members will be leading us this Sunday. They wrote the litany and meditations that they will present in worship. The Corcord Bells will play, and the Concord Choir will sing. Ryon Price will preach a sermon from Romans 4:13-21. 

Club 56 Worship Art created by Susannah Schleicher, Prince Lister, Eugene Lister, Maxim Colaw, Carter Riggsby, and Maelin Semple
 

Youth Spring Flower Fundraiser  
Broadway Youth are currently selling flats of Spring flowers – just in time for planting. They are selling Begonias, Petunias, Impatiens, and more. The flowers come in flats of 18 4-inch pots and sell for $18 per flat.

Part of the proceeds they collect will go into their individual youth accounts to help pay for retreats, summer camp and choir tour.
 
Youth will be selling through March 3. The flowers will arrive and be ready for pick up Friday, April 5 (3-5 p.m.) and Sunday, April 7 (12-1 p.m.) in our courtyard.  Contact your favorite youth today.  For questions contact Tracey McKee.

SAFE Seminar March 1-2
Registration Extended 
Broadway’s Family Ministries is excited to bring LeAnn Gardner and the S.A.F.E. seminar to Broadway, March 1-2.  
This seminar will challenge parents and caregivers of children and youth of all ages to think about the facts they must teach their children about such important issues as sexual awareness and safety.

 “The SAFE seminar provided us with important teachings and tools we still utilize today with an 18 yr. old. Understanding that “the talk” is not a one-time experience and how to approach it as a ladder to use vs. a bridge to cross was a relief and a big support to us when young parents. The guidance and consideration Lee Ann provides families in building their own family value-based teaching is something we would encourage for all parents and caretakers.” 

Jenn & Peter Nelson, 2016 seminar attendees

The cost of the seminar is $25 for adults, and childcare is available with reservation and fee. Learn more about LeeAnn Gardner and view the seminar brochure here.

Click here to register today. 

Contact Jennifer Davis with questions. 

Broadway Chancel Choir Director Position Opening 
Broadway is accepting applications for Chancel Choir Director. This professional position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Chancel Choir programming and performances in support of the mission and vision of Broadway Baptist Church. 
 

Click here for the full job description. Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to Search Committee Chair Ken Krause at info@broadwaybc.org by Monday, April 15. 

Community Center Assistant Position Opening
Broadway is accepting applications for a Community Center Assistant. This position supports the Community Center Manager and the essential services provided through our Community Center including sack lunches, adult and children’s clothing rooms, May Street Market food pantry, and diaper bank. This is a part-time position estimated at 12-15 hours per week. There is some flexibility in the schedule, but most hours will be weekdays between 8:00 – noon when our Community Center is open. Special consideration will be given to applicants with bilingual Spanish and English skills.
 
Click here for the full job description. Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to Peter Nelson by Monday, February 26.
 

Committee on Committee Seeks Member Nominations
Broadway’s Committee on Committee is seeking member nominations for the 2024-25 committee year. There is no limit to how many member names you may submit, and members are encouraged to nominate themselves. Consider how you or someone you know can make a meaningful contribution to the ministries and mission of the church. Nominees will be contacted to learn more about committee openings and opportunities.

How to submit: Physical copies of the committee interest form are available in the church business office and centrum literature racks. Online submissions can be made using the Committee Interest Form and on the BBC mobile app under “Events”. 

Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 10

Nominees should be active church members who are consistent contributors.

Committee members serve staggered three-year terms which begin October 1. Youth are now eligible to serve one-year terms on eligible committees. See form for details. One to three seats come open on each committee each year. Contact Committee on Committee Chair, Lauren Ferguson with questions.

Alliance of Baptists Teach-In Invitation: “There Is A River: Black History, Black Freedom, and a Vision for the Future”
Tuesday, February 27 at 7:15 p.m. ET via Zoom
For Black History Month, the Alliance of Baptists will celebrate by offering a teach-in on the “Long Black Freedom Struggle” and what it means for the times in which we live. Led by Alliance of Baptists co-director, Reverend Elijah R. Zehyoue, Ph.D. this teach-in will look at Vincent Harding’s text, There Is A River, and examine the significance of Black history today, especially as more states restrict and suppress this important history. The Alliance of Baptist is a Denominational and Ecumenical partner of Broadway Baptist Church and asks you to join them to engage with some aspects of this powerful history and discover how we can all embrace it.

Register to attend here. 

Invitation to PRRI Webinar with Robert P. Jones: “Christian Nationalism in All 50 States. Findings from the 2023 American Values Atlas”
Wednesday, February 28 at 12:00 p.m. ET 
PRRI (Public Religion Research Institute) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to conducting independent research at the intersection of religion, culture, and public policy. During the webinar, Robert P. Jones, Ph.D., will share key findings from PRRI’s American Values Atlas and analyze new survey data from all 50 states showing the prevalence of Christian Nationalism in all 50 states and the implication for 2024. Panelists: Jemar Tisby, Ph.D., Katherine Stewart, and Andrew Whitehead, Ph.D.

*This webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants to watch at a later time*

Register to attend HERE. 

2024-25 Budget Presentation
Sunday, March 3 Following Worship in Fellowship Hall
Make plans to attend the presentation of the proposed 2024-25 budget by the Finance Committee. The presentation will be in Fellowship Hall immediately following worship. Light refreshments will be served, and everyone is welcome.

Copies of the proposed budget for 2024-25 will be available. This is your opportunity to learn more about the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year and ask questions of the Finance Committee. The congregation will vote on the budget at our quarterly business meeting scheduled for Sunday, March 24.

Email info@broadwaybc.org with questions. 

Cornerstone Society Lunch and Learn: Personal Estate Planning
Sunday, March 17 at 12:00 p.m. 
The Cornerstone Society of Broadway invites you to a special lunch and learn following worship on Sunday, March 17 at 12:00 p.m. Enjoy fellowship, lunch, and a special presentation by a local estate planning attorney. Stay tuned for more details soon!
Email info@broadwaybc.org with questions. 

Becoming Broadway Class 
Sundays, April 7, 14, and 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Designed for new members, those interested in becoming a member, or simply learning more about Broadway. Led by Senior Pastor Ryon Price and Church Administrator Peter Nelson, this fun and informative class meets during the Sunday school hour in the church library. This class is an opportunity to meet the staff and other new members and congregants of Broadway. Coffee is provided and childcare is available. Contact Jenn Nelson for more information. 

Community Center Update and Donation Needs
Things stay busy down at the Broadway Church Community Center! We continue to receive over-the-top, generous donations from our members, and are incredibly thankful. So far this month we have received over 500 lbs. of donated food products., and we have been able to provide essential winter clothing because of your donations. As we transition to late winter/early spring our clothing room needs are changing. Think of donating to the Community Center as you start your spring cleaning. Listed below you will see what our greatest needs are.
 
Additionally, as we continue to serve more guests and house families in our overflow shelter, we have an increased demand for feminine hygiene products. We are currently collecting pads, tampons, and panty liners.
 
Clothing Room Needs:
Men’s Jeans (especially S-M sizes/32-36 waist)
Men’s Athletic Shoes
Bras
Belts
 
May Street Market Needs:
Canned Beans
Canned Soups
Boxed Breakfast Cereal
Boxed Mac N Cheese
 

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.

Financial Report Budget Year 2023-24

 

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.