Window Newsletter 3.24.21

Celebrating New Life
Meet Sawyer Jo Shanks, born on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Congratulations to proud parents Lola Tami and Joshua Shanks as well as big brother Saxon and grandmother Michelle Winder. We give thanks for this beautiful new life. Welcome to the Broadway family Baby Sawyer!

  

Broadway Children & Youth Share A Special Message
This month, several Family Ministry children and youth shared what they missed most about church in a special video message.  As we prepare to return to in-person worship, we give thanks for their resilience and perseverance during a difficult year. You’ll also notice how much they’ve grown!!  Click HERE to watch. 
  

Quarterly Church Business Meeting
Tonight, March 24 at 6:30 p.m.
All members received an email invitation with zoom link details and agenda for tonight’s quarterly church business meeting. Please check your spam/junk folder if you do not see it in your inbox. Contact us at info@broadwaybc.org with questions or to receive the meeting information. As a reminder, a quorum of 100 members is required per our church bylaws. All members are encouraged to attend. 

Tonight’s agenda will include a recommendation for the proposed 2021-2022 Budget.

 Click HERE to view the budget documents and the link to the recorded presentation from March 9. 

Palm Sunday
March 28, 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday is full of celebration! The Club 56 students will lead us in worship. We are looking forward to having an in-person congregation, and we will rejoice by waving our palms as the children process down the aisle. Bradley Welch will be our guest organist. Senior Pastor Ryon Price will preach from John 12:12-16.

Join us for live stream worship on our website or visit our Facebook page. 

In-Person Worship Update
Reservations are currently full for both Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. Attendance is capped at 200 for Broadway congregants, but you may continue to check the reservations page as cancellations and changes may occur.

In-person worship now open to the public staring Sunday, April 11
We are opening reservations to the public for in-person worship beginning with Sunday, April 11 through Sunday, May 16. The attendance cap of 200 is still in place. Please make one reservation per household per Sunday to allow for others to attend. Click this RESERVATIONS LINK to make a reservation. 

As a reminder, masking and social distancing will be required for all attendees and we ask that all individuals in your reservation be present to check in together as this will help with seating flow. If you are attending in person, please read the confirmation email you receive with details about in-person worship, safety protocols, and a link to our online reservations system to make changes or cancel. 

There is no change to our live stream worship service. Contact us here with questions. 

Sanctuary Easter Lilies
Easter lilies are still available to purchase for Easter Sunday. Contact Tiffany McClain to purchase. You may take them home after the worship service or schedule a time with Tiffany to pick them up. Lilies are $20 each.
 

Adult Sunday Morning Small Group Invitation
Journey Inward, Journey Outward (JIJO) is an online covenant group of 12-14 adults of all ages, stages and places. The small group is led by Katherine Godby, Cherry Langford, Nancy Bean and Royce Rose. Journey Inward, Journey Outward’s primary focus is on individual spiritual growth through scripture, literature, poetry, art, music, silence and, most profoundly, the sharing of personal life stories. JIJO also focuses on another dimension of spiritual life: social action. Leaning into the balance of these two sacred journeys and on one another is what their circle of trust is all about. 
 
You’re invited to join this group online any Sunday beginning March 28, 2021, from 9 – 10 a.m. Central time. Contact Nancy Bean at 817.688.7431 for information on how to join.

Lenten Organ Recitals
March 29, 30, and 31 at 12:15 p.m.
Next week is Holy Week. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday we will present our Lenten Organ Recitals at 12:15 p.m. via live stream. These pre-recorded recitals will be available to watch on our website and our YouTube channel. 
 
Our featured artists this year are:
Monday, March 29 – Dr.  Yuri McCoy, organ
Tuesday,  March 30 – Dr. Bradley Welch, organ
Wednesday, March 31 – Dr. David Robinson, baritone  & Glenda Robinson, piano
 

Easter Vespers at Camp Broadway
Sunday, April 4 
Easter Sunday, April 4, we invite you to Camp Broadway for an outdoor time of Easter Celebration. Camp opens at 3:00 p.m. There will be an Easter egg hunt for the children beginning at 4:00 p.m., a bring-your-own picnic dinner on the grounds at 5:00 p.m., and Vespers at 6:00 p.m. Come see your fellow Broadway family and all the beautiful updates to the Camp!
 
All activities will take place outside. The lodge will not be opened, however the newly renovated bathhouse will be available with restrooms. We will continue to observe the mask and social distancing requirements that we follow in the church building.  
 
Camp opens at 3:00 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt at 4:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE
Bring your own picnic dinner at 5:00 p.m.
Vespers at 6:00 p.m.
Bottled water will be available.
If it rains, the event is canceled.
No sign-up or registration is needed for dinner or Vespers.

Camp Broadway Update
by Fran Patterson, Director of Camp Broadway Ministries 

Spring is here and we are preparing for a great year at Camp Broadway. With 48 acres, volunteer help is vital for the upkeep of grounds and buildings at the Camp.  We’d like to acknowledge and say “Thank You!” to individuals and groups who have helped at the camp recently. Read the full article HERE. 
 

Reservations at Camp Broadway 
If you are interested in spending time at Camp Broadway, now is a great time to make a reservation! If you’d like to reserve the Quiet House, one of the cabins, or the lodge please email Tracey McKee, or call 817-336-7464 X8226.

Time Change for Agape Meal 
With the start of Daylight Savings Time, we have changed the time for our weekly Agape Meal. The meal is served each Thursday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., just outside the entrance to the Community Center. We continue to provide hot, to-go meals each week for our neighbors. Everyone is welcome. If you are interested in volunteering for the Agape Meal, contact Peter Nelson for more information.

Community Center Donations
Rangers Super-Fan and Community Center Director Dawn Shepard has helped spread the word about the essential services provided to our community. We are so thankful for all those who have answered the call and donated generously to the Community Ministries of Broadway Baptist Church. 
 
This week, Rangers broadcaster and former player C. J. Nitkowski dropped by the center to donate athletic shoes for our Adult Clothing Room. These are such a blessing to our homeless neighbors and friends in need. Thanks be to God! 

Tarrant County COVID-19 Vaccination 
If you wish to sign up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine please visit the website for Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) for COVID-19 HERE to sign up. For questions call their COVID-19 hotline at 817-248-6299. If you need assistance registering, please call or email Fran Patterson at 817-845-8876
 

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.  In an attempt 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.
 

Church members can receive their login information by contacting Jenn Nelson. To download the app click HERE.

App Tip: “Where did my directory go?” If you’ve opened the Ministry One church app and noticed that the Directory tile is missing, this is due to the login “timing out.” When this occurs, just click on the “Profile” tile and log back in. You’ll see the Directory again. 
Note: The directory feature is only available to BBC church members. 

Financial Report Budget Year 2020-21

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. 

Prayer Requests
During this time of uncertainty we need prayer more than ever. Let 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.