Window Newsletter 5.11.22

Children’s Retreat 
This past weekend Broadway’s Family Ministries held a children’s retreat for grades 1 through 4 at Camp Broadway. The children enjoyed fun times outdoors, prayer walks in the garden, and the time to reflect and talk about God’s love, peace, resurrection and Jesus being with them. We are thankful for the leaders and chaperones who spent this special time encouraging their faith and helping them enjoy the beauty of nature at Camp Broadway. 

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 Fleming Chapel at 6:00 p.m. tonight.  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. 

Worship Sunday, May 15 at 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday the Chancel Choir will sing “Praise Him!” by Michael Cox and “God So Loved the World” by Sir John Stainer. Pastor Ryon Price will preach a sermon titled “The Church Acts: Without Distinctions” from Acts 11:1-18. 

Pastor Ryon Price Interview with Bishop Malkhaz Songulashvili
Pastor Ryon Price met with Bishop Malkhaz Songulashvili via video to catch up and learn more of what is happening at Peace Cathedral. Peace Cathedral is located in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia and is one of Broadways global missions partners and one of our Pentecost offering recipients. The Rev. Dr. Malkhaz Songulashvili is the Metropolitan Bishop of Tbilisi, Georgia. In addition to the Gobi Soup Kitchen ministry, Peace Cathedral offers a unique place of peace, solidarity, and interfaith collaboration. Many refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine have found shelter there and Bishop Malkhaz reflects on Georgia’s own past history with Russian invasion. Click HERE to watch the full interview.

Community Ministries Coordinator Position Available 
Broadway is hiring a part-time Community Ministries Coordinator. The position will provide support for community outreach ministries including the Agape Meal and Room in the Inn as well as help with ministries through the Community Center. The position is estimated at 25 hours per week with some schedule flexibility. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who is bilingual (Spanish), provides excellent customer service, and can perform the position’s essential job functions. Click here for a complete job description.
 
The position is being funded through a five-year pledge gift to Broadway’s Community Ministries. Interested applicants should forward their cover letter and resume to Peter Nelson at pnelson@broadwaybc.org.

Committee on Committees Accepting Nominations
Submission Deadline Extended: Friday, May 13
Broadway’s Committee on Committees has extended the deadline to submit committee interest forms. The committee works with nominations made by members and information from the committee interest form and your recommendations are important. Members can nominate themselves or someone else. Please consider serving on a Broadway committee or nominate another member whom you think would be a value to a committee. Fill out the online form here: Committee Interest Form. Forms can also be found in the church office. Contact info@broadwaybc.org with questions. 

All Church Fellowship Luncheon
Sunday, May 15, 12:00 to 12:45 in Fellowship Hall
Immediately following worship on this Sunday, join us in Fellowship Hall for a churchwide luncheon. Everyone is welcome and the lunch is free of charge. The luncheon will be a great opportunity to fellowship and connect with one another. 

LOL Youth Variety Show and Auction 
Sunday, May 15, at 12:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
The LOL Youth Variety Show and Auction is this Sunday! Join us after church for a free fellowship lunch followed by the variety show. LOL displays our youths’ talent and hard work and helps fund our Chapel Choir Tour—a Broadway tradition in which our youth travel across the U.S. completing service projects, leading in worship in other churches, and learning to be devoted followers of Jesus. 

We know you want to support our youth on their choir tour this year. We invite you to attend the show and participate in the auction, which is open for bidding now at 32auctions.com/bbcyouth2022. If these options don’t work—please consider contributing through our LOL Giving form. We appreciate your gift today, however large or small, so that we can continue offering this important tradition.

Sunday School Class Invitation: Jesus and Empire with Dr. Joerg Rieger May 15 and 22 at 9:30 a.m., Room 308A/Zoom
The Christian Faith & Heritage Sunday School class invites you to a special two session study titled “Jesus and Empire” with guest teacher Dr. Joerg Rieger. Known for his prolific and visionary writing, Dr. Joerg Rieger will be teaching May 15 and 22, using his book Jesus vs. Caesar for his text. This class meets both in person and on zoom and would welcome visitors in either venue. Click here to learn more. 
 
Attend in person at 9:30 a.m. in room 308A.
Contact Harriet Harral with questions or for Zoom meeting information. 

Deacon Recommendations for 2022 Now Being Accepted
Submission Deadline: May 31
The Deacon Nominating Committee has begun its work for the current year and is now seeking recommendations from Broadway members. To submit an online nomination form click here. Forms can also be found in the church office and information table. Once completed, please return them to Jenn Nelson in the church office. Contact deacons@broadwaybc.org with questions. 

VBS Registration Open Now through May 20
VBS is just around the corner! Registration is now open for children ages 4 through 4th grade (completed.)  Register HERE. 

Deacon Board Meeting
Monday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m.
The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Deacons is Monday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. If you wish to attend as a guest please contact us at deacons@broadwaybc.org. 

The Undoing Gender Workshop: Re-Imagining Inclusive & Equitable Congregational Leadership
Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 in Room 302
 
Broadway has the opportunity to be the first church to offer an important workshop for congregations on the topic of gender and gender equity.  This will be a two-day session beginning Friday, May 20 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., with a light meal offered and Saturday, May 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., morning coffee and pastries as well as lunch will be offered. Childcare will be available with reservation. 

Workshop Description: When you hear the word leader, who comes to mind? What does a leader look like to you? Sound like? What’s their gender or race? 
 “The Undoing Gender” course was created to undo our preconceived gendered notions of leadership and re-imagine new and expansive ideas of leadership. This 4-session course uses an intersectional lens to address congregational gendered blind spots and create strategies for effectively working toward more equitable outcomes for women in the church. On the individual level, the workshop provides guiding prompts and space for self-reflection and small group discussion. On the organizational level, the use of research-informed workplace strategies are highlighted for addressing outcomes of gender inequality before, during, and after the hiring process.

Situated in hope, “The Undoing Gender” workshop seeks to move congregations closer to their goals of inclusivity and equity through congregational polices, practices, and theologies. Read the full description here. 

Recommended reading: Preacher Woman: A Critical Look at Sexism without Sexists by Katie Lauve-Moon. 

REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE

Contact Jenn Nelson with questions. 

CBF General Assembly
June 28 -30, 2022, Hyatt Regency Dallas
The 2022 CBF General Assembly will be held in person in Dallas and online June. CBF is one of Broadway’s ecumenical and denominational partners. To learn more or register to attend click HERE. 

Becoming Broadway
Sundays June 5, 12, and 19 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 will meet on Sunday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., June 5, 12, and 19. Becoming Broadway is a place for you to meet our Pastors and staff, connect with others, learn about who we are and why we do what we do as a church, and find your own ways to be involved.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

please contact Jenn Nelson with questions. Childcare available. 

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

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: 

• May 20
• June 3
• June 17
• July 1

 

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. Contact Jenn Nelson with questions.