Window Newsletter 8.8.24

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.

 

Back to School Uniform Distribution
Each year the Community Center hosts a Back-to-School Uniform Distribution. This is a vital service, which provides uniforms, socks, and underwear to students in FWISD and the surrounding communities. This year the Community Center hosted two separate distribution events on July 22^nd and August 5^th. In addition, we also partnered with our friends at Salvation Army, The Morris Center at Presbyterian Night Shelter, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Catholic Charities, and DASH to provide school uniforms to the students living in their facilities and areas of service. These families, some of whom are refugees and asylum seekers living in our neighborhood, represented countless nations, including Chad, Sudan, Afghanistan, Rwanda, and Honduras. Altogether we have served 200 families with a total of 442 students!
 

We could not do this without the generous support from our volunteers and church members! Thank you to every volunteer who folded underwear, registered guests, distributed books, and provided a smile and warm welcome to our friends. Because of your good work these kids will be able to start off the school year clothed and ready to go.

Broadway’s Community Center will continue to serve families and students needing uniforms in our children’s clothing room, which is open twice per month on Mondays, after Labor Day. 
 
 

 

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.  

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.

Back to School Pool Party! Saturday, August 10 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Arlington
Family Ministries is hosting a Back-to-School Swim Party for all Broadway kids, youth and their families. We hope you can join us on Saturday, August 10 from 3:30-6:30pm at the BAD KÖNIGSHOFEN FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER in Arlington. The center is located within SJ Stovall Park, 2800 W. Sublett Rd. Arlington, TX 76017.

The pool features an interactive spray pad, shallow water play pool, lap pool, diving areas, two water slides and a covered outdoor pavilion.
 
The party is FREE. We will provide snacks and a concession stand is available for food purchases. We are required to turn in a list of names of all who will be attending, so we ask that you register providing the names of everyone in your group. Please register by the end of the day, Thursday, August 8. 

Click HERE to register.    

Coffee Fellowship Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in 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.  
 

New Young Adult Class
Begins Sunday, August 11 at 9:30 a.m. in Fleming Chapel
Young adults are invited to join the new Young Adults Sunday school class beginning Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Fleming Chapel. 

Led by Senior Pastor Ryon Price, Young Adults Intern De’Evin Johnson, and Margo and Paul Allen, the Young Adults class offers a joyous, encouraging, and centered space for exploring the Christian faith and finding community with other young adults mostly in their 20s. Sunday morning classes primarily consist of Bible study. The class also offers a robust social calendar for connecting outside of typical church hours and programming. 
 

Promotion Sunday & Blessing of the Backpacks in Worship
Sunday, August 11 at 10:50 a.m. 
Sunday’s worship service will include the celebration of Promotion Sunday. We celebrate with those who are promoting to a new grade or class. The worship service will include a litany for educators and Blessing of the Backpacks for all students. If you are a student this year, whether child, youth, or adult, we encourage you to bring your back packs for the blessing. The Chancel Choir will sing “Fairest Lord Jesus” by Derek Hakes. Ryon Price will preach a sermon titled “After Seven Years” from Ephesians 4:25-5:2.
 

Fran Patterson Sabbatical 
Fran Patterson, Pastor of Congregational Care and Director of Camp Broadway Ministries, celebrated 28 years of full-time service on staff at Broadway in November. Our personnel manual and policies provide for an eight-week sabbatical leave for pastors at Broadway who have completed ten years of continuous, full-time pastoral ministry. Fran will be completing her sabbatical starting on August 11 and will be on leave until September 17. We are thankful to provide this benefit to Fran and the rest of our pastoral staff.
 
The stated purposes of the sabbatical leave are intentional rest, spiritual renewal, and growth.
 
While Fran is on sabbatical leave, you can contact the following staff members with questions about Congregational Care and Camp Broadway, or if you need assistance.
 

Camp Broadway Scheduling: Tracey McKee
Congregational Care: Ryon Price
Prayer List: Tracey McKee

The following lay leadership are contacts for:

• Homebound Ministry: Ann Ahearne
• Shepherd Ministry: Kristen Riggsby
• Perennials : Russell and Martha Kegley
• Stephen Ministry: Mary Sue Blackwell and Judi Glover

 
Please contact the church office with any questions at info@broadwaybc.org
 

Broadway Chancel Choir Invites You! Wednesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m.

We are not promised tomorrow—challenge yourself with something new today!

Broadway’s Chancel Choir invites you to consider joining this Fall season beginning August 14th. There’s never been a better time than now to make music in this way. This will be a gathering time of food and fellowship in room 302 at 5:00 p.m. and then transitions to rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. in the choir room.

Is long-term commitment a concern? What about a 5-week trial? On September 15 at 6:00 p.m., Broadway will host an “Old-Fashioned Gospel Sing”. The Chancel Choir will fill the sanctuary with sounds of the old favorites—those gospel songs on which our Baptist faith was founded. The choir will provide leadership for this evening. It is a great opportunity to give singing in the choir a try—with no expectation to continue past that point. (But of course we hope you will!)
Do you need a concert-style solo voice? No! Singing in choir requires your heart and a willingness to learn and grow. Music works wonders on the human body—it’s therapeutic, healthy, and, most of all, a deep connection to the Divine.

“I’m praying for those in our choir and those on the verge of joining. The choir is a small community, a family. We will love you through all things, make music together, worship together, and offer our very best together. God is stirring, and I personally invite you to join us on August 14th.” Bradley Reznicek, Organist and Interim Chancel Choir Director. 

If interested, please email Bradley Reznicek. 

 

Perennials Lunch at Gloria’s 
Thursday, August 15 at 11:30 a.m. 
This luncheon on Thursday, August 15 is part of the “Expanding our Boundaries” series of food cuisine which will take the group to lunch at Gloria’s Latin Cuisine in the Montgomery Plaza on West 7^th.  Our food expert Elizabeth Roper will provide an informative talk on the differences within Latin cuisine. You will not want to miss the great food and fellowship. The group plans to meet at Gloria’s at 11:30 a.m.
 
If you  would like to attend, please register so that we know how many to plan for. Register to attend. 
 

Called Business Meeting
Sunday, August 25, Immediately Following Worship in the Sanctuary 
This is to inform the congregation that there will be a called business meeting on Sunday, August 25. The called business meeting will be in the Sanctuary immediately following the worship service. A quorum of 100 members is required. This called business meeting will be held in person on Sunday, August 25, and all members are encouraged to attend.
 
There is only one agenda item for this called business meeting—a recommended change to Section 4.02 (1) in the bylaws regarding the date and timing of the annual meeting.
 
Currently, Section 4.02 (1) reads: A regular annual meeting of the Members shall be held on the second Wednesday in the month of September of each year for the purpose of electing Church Officers, Church Committees, Deacons of the Church, and members of the Board of Deacons, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. The meeting shall be held immediately following the regularly scheduled Wednesday evening worship service.
 
Proposed Revisions for Section 4.02 (1): A regular annual meeting of the Members shall be held in the month of September of each year for the purpose of electing Church Officers, Church Committees, Deacons of the Church, and members of the Board of Deacons, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. The date and time of the annual meeting shall be established by the Chair of the Board of Deacons and communicated to the congregation at least two weeks prior to the meeting.  
 
This change is recommended because a quorum of 100 members is no longer practical on Wednesday evenings and to better encourage robust congregational attendance and participation.  
 

 

Fellowship Southwest Compassion & Justice Conference September 20-21 in Dallas, TX. 
The Compassion & Justice Conference will bring together people and organizations from different backgrounds to worship, grow, pray, and take action.

As a non-traditional network of Christians, Fellowship Southwest acknowledges that compassion and justice work are complementary and equally essential in serving vulnerable communities. FSW connects people of faith, passionate about compassion and justice, to challenge, inspire, and empower them to be and do better together for our communities and those we serve.

You will have the opportunity to hear and learn from the prophetic and diverse voices of leading advocates, pastors, and practitioners who will focus on our four priorities of work: Immigration, Indigenous Topics, Hunger, and Racial Justice. Learn more and register here: Conference Link 

 

July by the Numbers
July was one of the busiest months ever at our Community Center.
 
Here’s a brief report of services provided in July:

• Sack Lunches: 1,420 lunches distributed
• Groceries: 415 households served (1516 persons)
• Agape Meal: 525 meals served (over four dates)
• Room in the Inn: 49 men served (over five dates)
• Adult Clothing Ministry: 138 people served
• Rental and Utilities Assistance: $370 in financial assistance provided
• Diaper Bank: 62 children and adults served
• Volunteer Hours: 355 hours from 138 volunteers

These services are in addition to our school uniform distribution in July and August as well as distributing hundreds of bottled waters each week during the summer months.
 
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 
Cloud Covered Streets will again be at our Community Center this Friday, August 9, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Cloud Covered Streets provide important and essentials services to our Community Center guests including showers, laundry, and haircuts.
 
Upcoming Dates: 

• August 23
• September 13
• September 27
• October 11

Volunteers are needed, especially those who are trained and licensed to cut hair. Visit their website to volunteer.
 

Adult Clothing Needs 
“I needed clothes, and you clothed me.” Our Adult Clothing Room is a vital service to nearly 200 guests each month. They rely on us to provide gently used clothing and new socks & underwear. Our men’s fit racks are nearly empty, and we need your help to get them stocked! While we accept all clothing donations, we especially need men’s fit jeans, shorts, athletic shoes, and t shirts.

Donations can be brought to the Community Center anytime it is open for services or to the blue bin at the church reception desk (across from the elevators). Please direct specific questions to Erin Cooper.

May Street Market 
Community Ministries wishes to extend a big THANK YOU to every Sunday School class, committee, and church goer who has generously donated to the May Street Market! We have been able to keep our shelves well stocked with many options for our guests. The market continues to rely on your donations as our demand remains high.
This week our current needs are: 

• Mac N Cheese
• Pasta
• Rice
• Peanut Butter
• Cereal
• Canned Tuna and/or Chicken

 

Financial Report Budget Year 2024-25

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. 
 

Sunday Worship Attendance: August 4, 2024

In person attendance = 285
Online attendance = 159
Total = 444
 

Stay Connected with the Broadway Mobile App
The Broadway mobile app offers many useful features such as:

• Update your contact information
• View worship services and recorded live stream events
• Secure giving
• Secure view of financial contributions
• Submit a prayer request or contact the church office
• View and register for events and more!

Need login information? Contact Jenn Nelson. To download the app click HERE.

Mobile Membership Directory: The Broadway membership directory is available online via the mobile app. For security, this directory option only shows when the app user is also a Broadway member with a church membership account. You may make updates to your contact information through the app, including uploading a picture. Please email Jenn Nelson with questions and to let us know if you prefer to not have your contact information listed in the membership directory.

Not seeing the Directory any longer? If you are a member and no longer see the directory option, scroll down to profile and sign in again. This will refresh your app and restore the directory.
 

Prayer Requests
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. 

 

Member Death
Beloved Broadway member Lige Nelson passed away on Wednesday, August 7.  Please keep his family and loved ones in your prayers for comfort. Service information pending.