Window Newsletter 5.5.22

New Member: Jude Stoneham
This past Sunday, April 24, Jude Stoneham made the decision to become a member of Broadway. We give thanks for the unique gifts each new member brings to our growing congregation. Please join us in welcoming Jude to the Broadway family!
  

Staff Anniversaries
Join us in celebrating the following May staff anniversaries:
Peter Nelson celebrated 2 years on May 1
Brent Wilson celebrated 2 years on May 3

Thank you for your valued commitment and service to the ministries and people of 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. This time is especially created for those interested in studying and learning more about the arc of the Bible and those wishing to find connection and community in an informal, yet sacred space. 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. 

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.

Worship Sunday, May 8 at 10:50 a.m.
This Sunday in worship a children’s sermon and Chancel Choir will sing “Psalm 23” by Paul Basler with horn. Ryon Price will preach a sermon titled  “A Church Acts: Through Women” from Acts 9:36-43.
 

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. 

A New Way to Support the LOL Youth Variety Show and Auction
Sunday May 15 at 12:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
From Broadway Youth Committee

Greetings to our Broadway Church family! The Youth Committee is excited to announce that the LOL Youth Variety Show and Auction is back, live and in person, on May 15th! 

At Broadway, we leave an incredible legacy to our youth–-the beauty of music, community service, and love that transcends differences. Now more than ever, our youth need opportunities to be disciples, grow in their faith, serve others, and spread the gospel. The Chapel Choir Tour provides these opportunities. Our youth travel across the U.S., completing community service projects, leading in worship in other churches, and learning to be devoted followers of Jesus.

The challenge we face is funding. Transportation costs are increasing, and rising food and housing costs burden families. We estimate the total cost of the tour this year to be $36,000. While parents pay for their youth to attend the trip, we try to keep these costs feasible for families. Fundraising helps! The youth are raising funds, including selling flowers and preparing for the upcoming show and auction. Our fundraising efforts ensure that every Broadway youth is able to attend Choir Tour, which will result in changed lives and will prepare them to bear Broadway’s legacy as leaders both in the church and community. 

 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. 

All Church Fellowship Luncheon
Sunday, May 15, 12:00 to 12:45 in Fellowship Hall
Immediately following worship on Sunday, May 15, 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, 12:45 to 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
The LOL Youth Variety Show and Auction are back, live and in person, May 15th! Join us after church for a free lunch and variety show that 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. 
 

The Undoing Gender Workshop: Re-Imagining Inclusive & Equitable Congregational Leadership
Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 in Room 302
 
Broadway has been offered 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 1:00 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.

To learn more or register to attend please contact Jenn Nelson. 

Childcare registration is available for both dates. 

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.