Window Newsletter 3.28.24

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.

Hosanna! 
Palm Sunday was a joyful celebration with the waiving of palms as we proclaimed “Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” 

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. Broadway volunteers are always needed, and this is a wonderful way for friends and family to serve together. The Agape service will conclude in time for volunteers to join the Maundy Thursday service in the Sanctuary. 

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. 

Holy Week at Broadway
Join us during Holy Week for a time of reflection, remembrance, and celebration. All services and recitals will be live streamed at broadwaybc.org.

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.  
 

Easter Sunday Worship March 31 at 10:50 a.m.
A glorious morning of celebration, the Easter service will include the baptism of Melissa Leathers. The Chancel Choir will sing “Hallelujah” from the Mount of Olives and “O Sons and Daughters of the King.” Ryon Price will preach a sermon titled “The Necessary, the Possible, and the Impossible” from Mark 16:1-7. 
 

Church Offices & Community Center Holiday Closures
Monday, April 1
The church offices and Community Center will be closed Monday, April 1 in observance of the Easter holiday. 
 

Homebound Ministry Makes Easter Visits
Broadway’s homebound ministers delivered Easter cheer and goodies to 28 of our homebound members this week. The Homebound Ministry cares for members who are not able to be with us as much as they would like to be. We appreciate our homebound ministers who are willing to love and care for these beloved members with regular visits. Pictured are Easter bunnies Tom Roberts and Dr. John Freese delivering goodies to Sarah Pemberton. If you are interested in volunteering with the Homebound Ministry contact Fran Patterson. 

“Be Love” T-Shirt Sale Now through Monday, April 1
If you missed our last sale of Broadway’s “Be Love” t-shirts you can order yours today! Each time we offer a sale of these t-shirts, Broadway’s Outreach Committee dedicates the proceeds to a different ministry area. For this spring sale the proceeds benefit the 2024 Youth Chapel Choir Tour.

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Order your t-shirts today and make plans to wear them and share Broadway’s inclusive message of love at our next outreach event: The Open Streets Festival on Magnolia Ave. Saturday, April 13. Broadway will be sponsoring Big Wheel races for attendees. Contact Jenn Nelson with questions. 
 

Youth Flower Order Arrivals Friday and Sunday, April 5 & 7
Spring flowers from the Youth fundraiser arrive next week! Flowers will be available for pick up in the courtyard. Please enter through the Community Center. Please contact Emily Davis with questions. 

Pick up dates and times:

Friday, April 5 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 7 from 12:00 to 1:00 

Location: The courtyard, please enter through the Community Center 

Total Eclipse of the Sun Party at Camp Broadway!
Monday, April 8 at 12:00 p.m.
All are invited to Camp Broadway for a viewing party of the total eclipse of the Sun! Gates will open at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8^th. The event begins with a partial eclipse at 12:23 p.m., moving to a total eclipse at 1:30 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch or snacks and a blanket/chair. Friends are welcome. We will have eclipse glasses for the first 35 people who attend! Camp Broadway is located on Eagle Mountain Lake at 8400 Eagle Mountain Circle, Fort Worth, TX. Visit our Camp Broadway website page for directions. Contact Fran Patterson with questions. 

2023-24 Budget Update
We are in the last month of the 2023-24 fiscal year and are hoping to finish the year in a strong financial position with zero on the church’s line of credit. In order to do that, we need your help.
 
Our budget goal for March is $138,269. In addition, due to budget contributions shortfalls in July, October, and November, we are currently about $48,000 behind our giving goal for the year.
 
If you have not completed your pledge contributions for the 2023-24 budget, now is the time to do it! You can make your contribution on the GIVE page on the church’s website, place your contribution in the offering on Sunday, or mail a check to the church office.
 
Thank you for your generosity and faithfulness. Help us finish the current budget year strong and start the 2024-25 fiscal year on a solid foundation.
 

Becoming Broadway Class Registration Open
Sundays, April 7, 14, and 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Library
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. Our first class session on April 7 will begin early with a welcome coffee at 9:15 a.m. in the Chapel. Contact Jenn Nelson for more information. 

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April Book Study: “The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn In and How to Talk Across the Divide” 
Sundays, April 7, 14, and 21 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
This three session online series will be led by Ryon Price. Special guests will include Lisa Jacob, North Texas Organizer for Christians Against Christian Nationalism, a project of BJC and the book’s author Pamela Cooper-White.  

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Broadway Big Wheel Races at Open Streets
Saturday, April 13 from Noon to 6:00 p.m. 
Broadway’s Outreach Committee will be offering big wheel races for all ages at this year’s Open Streets community event on April 13. Open Streets will take place on Magnolia Ave. between 8th Ave. and Hemphill from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The street is closed to vehicles to make room for “rolling and strolling”. There will be market and food vendors, activity providers, and fun demonstrations. Make plans to attend this fun family friendly community event and stop by our booth to take a spin around the track! Bonus points if you wear a Broadway t-shirt! Contact Jenn Nelson for more information. 

University Organ Recital
Sunday, April 14 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary 
Broadway will host advanced organ students from TCU, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southwest Adventist University for a shared organ recital. This is a unique opportunity for these students to perform on an instrument such as ours and for our community to experience the Cliburn organ and its unique ability to elevate their selected music. Plan to join us for an afternoon of beautiful music and support these musicians. 

Healing From Racism Oppression Conference
Friday, April 26, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at SMU Perkins School of Theology
On April 26, 2024 Fellowship Southwest, Perkins’s School of Theology’s Baptist House of Studies Program, Faith Commons, Baylor Scott and White Health are hosting a conference entitled “Healing from Racism and Oppression: South Africa and the Latinx Experience.” featuring Fr. Michael Lapsley and Sandy Ovalle as speakers.  
 
Fr. Lapsley is currently the Director of the Institute for the Healing of Memories in Cape Town, South Africa. He is an Anglican priest and social justice activist who was severely injured by a letter bomb sent to him in Zimbabwe where he had been exiled by the South African government for his anti-apartheid work. He founded the Institute for the Healing of Memories in 1998 to seek to contribute to lasting and collective healing that makes possible a more peaceful and just future. Father Lapsley will be our guest preacher at Broadway on Sunday, April 28. 

Sandy Ovalle is the Director of Campaigns and Mobilizing for Sojourners. She is a table setter and space-curator, rooting her work in the deep faith and strength of Chicanx and Latinx spiritual teachers. She engages around different justice areas including climate and environmental justice, immigration, women and girls and peace and nonviolence. 
 
The conference will take place at SMU’s Perkins School of Theology from 8:30 to 3:30 on 4/26/24. 
 
Link to flyer     Registration
 

May Street Market Update
Thank you for always being there for us! We continue to rely on your generous support to keep our market shelves stocked. As food pantries across Tarrant County experience increased demand, it has become harder to get the resources we need. To supplement what we receive from Tarrant Area Food Bank we make specific requests weekly. We receive hundreds of, sometimes over one thousand, pounds of food each month, which goes directly to the families who need it most. When shopping for your family this week, consider adding one or a few items for our friends in the May Street Market!
 
Our current needs include:
Peanut Butter
Canned Tuna/Salmon
Canned Beans
Canned Soup
Cereal
Mac N Cheese
 

Spring Cleaning? Consider Donating to the Community Center
Spring has sprung! As you begin dusting off your shelves and cleaning out your closets consider the Community Center as a place to donate your gently used shoes, clothes, blankets, and towels. We accept donations for both children and adults. Our greatest needs continue to be men’s jeans, athletic shoes, and belts. You can drop off your clothing and/or food donations anytime the Community Center is open or in the blue bin next to the reception desk on Sunday mornings.
 
If you are interested in volunteering with the Community Center, we have opportunities available throughout the week. Contact Erin Cooper to learn more.
 

Financial Report Budget Year 2023-24

Prayer Requests

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