Window Newsletter July 22, 2024

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.

July Staff Anniversaries
Thank you Jay Findley and Emily Davis for your valued commitment and service to the ministries and people of Broadway! Join us in celebrating our July staff anniversaries.

Welcome New Members
Join us in welcoming two new members to Broadway! Sunday, June 30, Audrey Burchfield and Deanna Rupp made the decision to become members. Audrey and Deanna are both members of the Choral Scholars program at Broadway. We give thanks for the unique gifts each new member brings to our growing congregation. Please welcome Audrey and Deanna to the Broadway family! 

 

 

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.

Coffee Fellowship Sunday at 9:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
Join us for coffee and fellowship this Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Enjoy fresh locally made pastries from Three Danes Bakery as well as hot tea and coffee from Cherry Coffee Shop of Fort Worth.  
 

Invitation to Combined Sunday School: Justice in July
Sunday Mornings 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
Broadway’s ACT Council Education Committee invites you to a month focused on Justice in July during the Sunday school hour in Fellowship Hall. Each Sunday will feature a different leader and guest speakers. The sessions will be available to watch remotely on our website live stream page. Email info@broadwaybc.org with questions. 

Sunday Schedule:

July 14: Discussion: Criminalization in Acts of the Apostles – Guest Dr. Jeremy Williams, Assistant Professor of New Testament and Director of the Center for Theology and Justice at Brite Divinity School. This session is a pre-recorded discussion. In-person discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Lydia Bean, Broadway Member and Justice Committee Chair.

July 21: The Power of Advocacy – Guest Shantel Taylor, mother of Kaiyere Campbell, shares her story as a mother of an incarcerated person with mental disability in the Tarrant County Jail and the important role public advocacy played in obtaining her son more humane treatment and release. 
 
July 28: Justice at the U.S. Southern Border – Presented by Stephen Reeves, Executive Director and Anyra Cano, Programs and Outreach, Fellowship Southwest

Worship Sunday July 14 at 10:50 a.m.
Sunday we have the honor of hearing Peter Nelson, Broadway’s Administrator and Director of Community Ministries and Partnerships, preach while Pastor Ryon is in New York with our Chapel Choir. Peter will preach from Mark 6:14-29. Josh Lucas and Jeff Newton will sing “Close to Thee, arranged by Ovid Young, and the Chancel Choir will sing “Assurance,” arranged by John Ness Beck.
 

Chapel Choir Tour 2024: The Good News Tour in NYC! 
Start spreading the good news! Our Broadway Youth and chaperones left early yesterday morning for New York City. Please pray for these 49 traveling together through July 18. Through service and song, observation and encounter, they pray that they will learn more about what the Good News of Jesus means in our lives, among each other, and among all those they encounter. Below is an itinerary recap of what they will be experiencing. Watch Broadway’s FB and Instagram for pictures and updates all week and mark your calendars for the homecoming concert on Sunday, July 21. 

The Good News Tour: NYC 2024

Day 1-3
Wednesday – Arrival/Orientation at New York School of Urban Ministry (NYSUM) this is where the group will be staying the entire time. 
 
Thursday – Mission work in the city.
 
Friday – Lead worship at the New York School of Urban Ministry, and then mission work in the city. 
 
An afternoon concert and tour of the United Nations — and a BIG tour surprise that evening. Stay tuned!!!

Day 4-5
Saturday – Full Concert at Washington Square Park. A couple of tour surprises following concert!
 
Sunday – Sing in worship at Judson Memorial at 11:00 a.m.
 
 We will also be featured in Middle Church’s online service at 11:45. (Thank you for helping us with these two recordings, Brent!)
 
 “Watch Party” with Middle Church’s adult choir and youth following worship at Judson. Fellowship and Q&A/discussion about our two churches and their similar mission and vision. 
 
Another tour surprise! 

Day 6-8

Monday – Full concert at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine. 
 
Visit and tour Plymouth where Brett Younger is pastor.  
 
Participate in the Brooklyn Prayer Walk. Then sing the “National Anthem” and “I Believe” at the 9-11 Memorial.
 
Tuesday – Full concert at the Statue of Liberty. Ryon will offer reflection/meditation at the beginning of the concert. 
 
Wednesday – Full concert (all a cappella repertoire) at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. 
 
                                                                Travel home! 
 
 

Ordination Service of Emily Davis
Saturday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary 
The ordination of Emily Davis will be celebrated in a service on Saturday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All are invited to attend and share words of blessing for Emily. 

Chapel Choir Homecoming Concert
Sunday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary 
Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 21 when our Chapel Choir youth and leaders will share about their mission and trip through song, testimony, and pictures of the experience. You won’t want to miss this! 

Perennial Invitation for July Events
Broadway’s Perennial Fellowship group invites you to join them for the next July event:

Free Architectural tour of the Kimbell Art Museum 
Saturday, July 27  10:30AM
Join the Perennials for a free docent led tour focused on the beautiful Louis Kahn original building, and the newer Renzo Piano addition.  We will lunch afterwards at the Kimbell Café or at local restaurant.
 
Register to attend the tour HERE

View a flyer of upcoming Perennial events through September here. 
 

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

• Sack Lunches: 1300 lunches distributed
• Groceries: 337 households served (1,239 persons)
• Agape Meal: 475 meals served (over four dates)
• Adult Clothing Ministry: 132 people served
• Rental and Utilities Assistance: $375 in financial assistance provided
• Diaper Bank: 77 children and adults served
• Volunteer Hours: 201 hours from 93 volunteers

Additionally, we are providing hundreds of bottles of cold water each week to our guests and neighbors as the summer temperatures continue to rise.
 
We have started our Room in the Inn summer session where we host 10 men each Monday night during July and August. To learn more about Room in the Inn or to volunteer, contact Josh Lucas.
 
We also have our school uniform distribution scheduled for Monday, July 22 and Monday, August 5. This year, we anticipate providing uniforms to 500 students in FWISD schools.
 
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. To learn more or volunteer at our Community Center, contact Erin Cooper.

Cloud Covered Streets  
Cloud Covered Streets will again be at our Community Center this Friday, July 12, 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: 
 

• July 12
• July 26
• August 9
• August 23

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

Community Center Update
Over the last few weeks, the community center has hosted volunteers from the Chapel Choir and Missions on the Move. With their help we deep cleaned the May Street Market, shelved donated groceries, sorted clothing, and got our entire center ready for the summer. Additionally, VBS Missions on the Move assembled over 100 hygiene kits to share with the homeless outreach being done with JPS. Thank you to all the kids and adult volunteers who came to see us and care for our neighbors!

 
Clothing Room Needs: Our adult clothing room is in urgent need of men’s style clothing. We want to fill our shelves and ensure no guest is turned away. We especially need athletic shoes, t shirts, and shorts.
 

 

Our current needs in the May Street Market include: 

• Peanut Butter
• Cereal 
• Canned Beans
• Canned Tuna or Chicken
• Soup
• Rice

Donations can be dropped off in the blue bin located by the elevators in the Centrum or directly to the Community Center during regular center hours. Contact Erin Cooper with questions. 

School Uniform Distribution
Each year the Community Center provides free school uniforms to hundreds of FWISD students. This year the event will take place across two dates: Monday, July 22^nd and Monday, August 5^th from  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To participate guests can preregister here. A photo ID & proof of student’s enrollment are required for participation.
 

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. 
 

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

• Update your contact information
• View worship services
• 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 no longer see the directory option, scroll down to profile and sign in again. This will refresh your app and restore the directory.