Window Newsletter 4.13.22

Broadway’s Fellowship Luncheon Spotlights Agape Meal
Sunday’s Fellowship Luncheon was a chance to recognize and celebrate our church’s Agape Meal, which started in April 1995. Over the last 27 years, Broadway’s Agape Meal has provided a welcoming space for our neighbors to gather for a meal and worship together. More than just a meal, Broadway’s Agape Meal is a demonstration of extravagant hospitality where all our neighbors are welcomed with dignity, respect, and love.  
 
We have held about 1,400 Agape Meals over the last 27 years and in that time have served around 175,000 meals! Thanks to the many volunteers who have welcomed and served our neighbors through the years. At Sunday’s meal, we recognized those who served at those first Agape Meals back in 1995 as well as all those who have participated for nearly three decades.
Thanks also to Bruce Howard and Devante Howard for preparing Sunday’s meal as well as the volunteers who helped serve: David Grebel, Paul Way, Scott Green, Paul Allen, Margo Allen, Chris Courtney, Deonna Courtney, Elbert Godwin, Josh Lucas, Ann Ahearne, Brent McClain, Carol Hafer, Becky Delaune, Mary Newton, DeReall Moore, Cara Stoneham, Sunshine Stoneham, Deb Zihlman, and John Zihlman.
 
The Agape Meal is served every Thursday night in the church’s Courtyard from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome. If you are interested in volunteering at the Agape Meal, contact Peter Nelson. We would also encourage you to follow the Agape Meal on Facebook, pray for our volunteers and guests, and consider giving financially to support his ministry.  
 

Volunteer Appreciation
April is a chance to recognize and thank the many volunteers that support the ministries of Broadway. Each week during April, we will spotlight a group of volunteers in The Window.
 
At the outset of the COVID pandemic in March 2020, Broadway was in a good position to transition our services from in-person to livestream over Facebook, YouTube, and our church’s website because we had previously put the pieces in place to make this happen. Little did we know then how significant a role this ministry would play over the last two years. Each week, Broadway has a robust group of members and visitors who attend worship services through our livestream across the country and around the globe. Even as the threat level from COVID decreases locally and we have returned to in-person worship services, the online attendance for our services continues to grow.

 
Our team of volunteers carefully plan the broadcast each week to create a meaningful worship experience for those joining us online. We give thanks for this talented and dedicated group of volunteers led by Brent Wilson: Dan White, Paul Way, Paul Allen, Shirley Hanna, Christopher McClain, Brent McClain, Ken Krause, Samuel Griffiths, Clayton Davis, and Stan Ford.
 
We give thanks for these volunteers and the many others who give of their time and talent at Broadway.
 

Holy Week at Broadway

Reminder: No Wednesday Night Chapel Tonight
In observance of Holy Week, there will not be a Wednesday night chapel study tonight. Join us again next Wednesday, April 20, when it resumes in Fleming Chapel. 

Maundy Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. 
Maundy Thursday’s service will include the Chapel Ensemble and Chapel Choir singing “At the Name of Jesus,” and the Chancel Choir singing “O Holy Jesus” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” We will observe communion. Ryon Price will preach a sermon titled “Discerning the Body” from  1 Corinthians 11:23-26.
 

Good Friday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m.
The Good Friday Tenebrae service will feature short meditations on scripture readings and extinguishing of candles. Michael Shih will join the Chancel Choir on “Beneath the Cross of Jesus,” arranged by Al Travis.

Coffee Fellowship Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 302
Join us in room 302 starting at 9:00 a.m. this Sunday for fellowship and enjoy pastries from Three Danes as well as coffee and hot tea from our local Starbucks. 

Easter Sunday, April 17 at 10:50 a.m.
Easter Sunday worship will be a glorious morning of rejoicing with The Brass of Broadway. The Chancel Choir will sing “Achieved Is the Glorious Work” by Haydn, and we will conclude the service with everyone singing Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” Pastor Ryon Price will preach a sermon titled “Yet we Live On…” from Luke 24:1-12.

 

Church Offices & Community Center Closed
Monday, April 18
The church offices and Community Center will be closed on Monday, April 18 in observance of the Easter holiday. 

Masked Seating in the Sanctuary
Masks are no longer required at Broadway with the exception of any activities involving children under the age of five. While they are no longer required, anyone wishing to continue wearing a mask is encouraged to do so.

A designated mask only seating area is available to anyone in worship on Sunday mornings, located in the South Lower Transept of the Sanctuary.  Please see an usher for assistance. 

MinistrySafe Free Training Opportunity for Parents and Caretakers
Recently Broadway joined a new program called MinistrySafe to assist us in our training, screening, and monitoring of volunteers who work with children, youth, and adults with disabilities. MinistrySafe provides a complete Child Safety System designed for churches by legal experts to reduce the risk of child sexual abuse. Their mission is to protect children and those who serve them. To learn more about MinistrySafe training go to their website here. The Family Ministries staff is in the process of ensuring all volunteers have completed the MinistrySafe training, which is an in-depth training that can be taken online. 

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Because of this, MinistrySafe is offering a free training for parents, caretakers, and anyone interested who works with children and youth. This two-part training focuses on helping parents protect their own kids, but it can also assist all of us to become more knowledgeable and aware as we seek to protect all children and youth in our care.

Consider taking this free training during the month of April. How to Protect YOUR Child from Sexual Abuse is available here: MinistrySafe.com/APRIL

If you have questions about volunteering in Family Ministries, contact Jennifer Davis. 

Parents Night Out
Friday, April 22, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. 
Parents’ Night Out resumes this month on Friday, April 22.  The event is open for infants through Grade 6. The cost is $30 for the first child and $7 for each additional sibling. 

Parents/caregivers are asked to register and pay in advance by midnight, Wednesday, April 20.  If you have questions about Parents’ Night Out, contact Mary Jesse.
 

Youth Flower Pick Up
Friday, April 22 and Sunday, April 24
Spring flowers from the Youth fundraiser arrive soon! Flowers will be available for pick up in the courtyard. Please enter through the Community Center. 
Pick up dates and times:

Friday, April 22 from 3 to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 24 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

Please contact Emily Davis with questions. 

Annual Gathering Watch Party
Friday, April 22 at 3:15 p.m.
The Denominational and Ecumenical Relations Committee invites you to join them for an Alliance of Baptist Annual Gathering watch party on Friday, April 22 at 3:15 PM (Central).

Location: Home of Harriet and Paul Harral in Fort Worth. Refreshments will be served

Gathering Event: “Reimagining the Cross from Feminist and Womanist Perspectives” this panel discussion features keynote speakers Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock and Dr. Eboni Marshall-Turman. Reimagine the meaning of Jesus’ life and death from a womanist perspective. To read more about these speakers, click here.

RSVP to attend with Harriet Harral. 

Alliance of Baptists Annual Gathering April 22 to 24
The Alliance of Baptists, a denominational and ecumenical partner of Broadway, will hold their virtual annual gathering this month beginning Friday, April 22 through Sunday, April 24. This year’s theme of atonement seeks to re-examine the theology of the cross and explore new atonement ideas through panels, workshops, and worship.

Click here to register and learn more. 

Deacon Board Meeting
Monday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. 
The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Deacons is Monday, April 25 via Zoom. If you wish to attend as a guest please contact us at deacons@broadwaybc.org. 

March by the Numbers
March was another busy month in our Community Center.
Here’s a brief report of services provided in March:

• Sack Lunches: 1,085 lunches distributed
• Groceries: 189 households served (546 persons)
• Agape Meal: 405 meals served
• Adult Clothing Ministry: 68 people served
• Rental Assistance: $813 in financial assistance provided
• Diaper Bank: 21 families served

Thanks to our wonderful staff and volunteers who make these services possible and those who contribute financially to support the ministries and mission of Broadway. 

Cloud Covered Streets at Broadway
Broadway is pleased to welcome Cloud Covered Streets to the Community Center. This is a faith-based ministry that provides showers, laundry facilities, and haircuts to those in need. On their last visit, Cloud Covered Streets had 34 guests use their services—25 used the shower facilities, 12 used the laundry services, and 14 guests got haircuts. We are so thankful to offer these services to our guests and neighbors.
 
Cloud Covered Streets will be at Broadway’s Community Center on alternating Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help, especially those who are qualified to cut hair. Click here to volunteer.
 
Here is a list of upcoming dates at Broadway: 

• April 22
• May 6
• May 20

 

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. 
 

Worship Attendance
Worship attendance numbers includes both in person and online attendance. Broadway’s virtual congregation continues to grow! Contact Jenn Nelson with questions.