Window Newsletter 9.22.21

ACT Council Survey to the Congregation
September 22 to October 6, 2021
The ACT Council is inviting all Broadway congregants ages 14 and up to participate a survey to help understand the educational needs of the congregation around issues of justice and in describing our mission as a church. Your perspective is important and valued. Please take 10-15 minutes to complete this anonymous survey. Survey collection begins today and ends on Wednesday, October 6. Results will be shared in coming months.   Broadway ACT Council Survey 2021

Pet Blessing
Monday, October 4, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., East Parking Lot
Broadway is hosting a Pet Blessing event in observance of St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day. All are invited to join us in the East parking lot on Monday, October 4 between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.  Pets will receive a blessing and special St. Francis medallion.  We are also collecting donations and pet food for the North Texas Humane Society. This is fun way to invite a friend or neighbor to Broadway! Click here to view and share the flyer. Contact Fran Patterson with questions. 
 

August by the Numbers 
August was another busy month at our Community Center as we continue to provide essential services to our neighbors and guests. 
 
Here’s a brief report of services provided in August: 

• Sack Lunches: 1,174 lunches distributed
• Groceries: 168 households served (472 persons)
• Agape Meal: 328 guests served
• Adult Clothing Ministry: 123 people served
• Rental Assistance: $800 in financial assistance provided
• Diaper Bank: 16 families served

This year, we also distributed school uniforms to over 500 students in the Fort Worth ISD! Each student receives two shirts, two pants, socks, and underwear. Additionally, we have distributed thousands of bottles of water during August and throughout the summer. 
 
Thanks to our great staff and volunteers who make these ministries possible and those who give financially to support these ministries and partnerships.

 

Volunteers Needed to Assist Afghan Refugees
Broadway will be partnering with World Relief to provide “good neighbor” support teams for two Afghan Refugee families who are resettling in Fort Worth. World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that brings sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest problems – disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacement. They partner with local churches and community leaders in the U.S. and abroad to bring hope, healing and transformation to the most vulnerable. Good Neighbor Teams are a six-month commitment to provide support and assistance to refugee families.

Good neighbor teams provide the following types of services and aid to refugee families:

• Pick up families from the airport
• Pack welcome kits for families
• Provide transportation to doctor appointments
• Provide grocery store orientation
• Provide public transit orientation
• Assist with ESL classes
• Assist with obtaining driver’s license
• Assist with enrolling children in school

In order to participate, you will need to complete a volunteer application with World Relief. Click this link to apply. When prompted on the application, identify that you are with Broadway Baptist Church and that you are interested in Good Neighbor Teams. This will ensure you get assigned to one of Broadway’s Good Neighbor Teams. World Relief conducts a background check on all volunteer applicants. You will also be required to complete a brief, online orientation.
 
If you missed the volunteer training held last week, you may watch the recorded session. Please contact Peter Nelson if you are interested in volunteering or receiving a link to the recorded training session. 

Community Center Needs 
Even during the pandemic, we continue to distribute clothes to our neighbors in need through the Adult Clothing Room in our Community Center. At present, there is a great need for new and gently used men’s and women’s tennis shoes and comfortable walking shoes. All sizes are needed. You can drop these off at the Community Center between 9:00 – noon, Monday through Friday. 

Contact Dawn Shepard to arrange a different drop-off time. If you do not feel comfortable shopping for the shoes at this time, please consider making a financial donation to the Adult Clothing Room or Community Center. Thanks. 

Grants Available for Members in Need
Many members of our congregation are feeling the financial effects of the COVID 19 crisis.  Some have been furloughed from their jobs, some have incurred medical expenses, while others have lost their livelihood altogether.  To assist with the many needs arising from this crisis, funds from the Congregational Care and the pastoral care budgets are being made available for our members.
 
Each grant amount will be up to $500, depending on the need of the individual or family.  We are asking that members in need of assistance complete a simple grant application form.  Information from the application will be kept in strict confidence.  Our Pastoral staff will review the applications and make the grant assignments.
 
If you and/or your family could use some help during these uncertain times, please email Fran Patterson for an application.  Also, if you are looking for ways to help during this crisis, please contact Fran.
 

App Tip: If you are a member and don’t see the directory tile, go to profile and log in again. 

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.  You may make updates to your contact information through the app, including uploading a picture. Please email Jenn Nelson if you prefer to not have your contact information listed in the membership directory.

Financial Report Budget Year 2021-22

 

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. 
 

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.