The week of November 4-8 was our Family Promise week. Four times a year we serve as the support church for St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church when they house the families for a week. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday we prepare and serve the evening meal, two people serve as evening hosts (you get to join the families for dinner and then visit, play games with the kids, or maybe just spend quiet time on your own if the families want to watch a movie or go to their rooms and get their kids to bed early), and two folks spend the night as overnight hosts. 
             This week was a wild one, with 11 kids, aged 3 months to 12 years, and four adults! To top it off, several of our regular faithful volunteers were not available, so we had our work cut out for us. Calling our team members “faithful volunteers” doesn’t quite do justice to the level of service our folks provide to these hurting and grateful families. 
They are angels of mercy! If I tried to name them all, I would leave someone out. You all know who you are and you are appreciated!
             We had pasta night on Monday, taco night on Wednesday, and chicken tenders with mac & cheese on Friday. We served fruit and vegetables and rolls and lemonade and milk and tea and cookies and cupcakes. We handed out hand-knit caps and blankets from the Knitwi ts. And we passed around lots of hugs and love and got the same in return.
              If you would like to volunteer, a one-hour training session is required if you will interact with the families. For information, please contact Family Promise of Blount County at 233-4737, visit their website at blountfamilypromise.org , or contact Mary Lynn Roy at 724-6234. New folks are always welcome!
Last Thursday Night, Julie Hayes was nominated by two members of the community, Sherry Brewer and Silvia Rocca for the "Spirit of Good Neighbor Award." Several Broadway members, friends, and Julie's family were in attendance to see her win the award.
Julie was "recognized for her tireless, creative, collaborative, system-building work on behalf of immigrant neighbors in our community." Congrats, Julie, and thank you for all you do to make our community better!
Despite the nasty weather Tuesday, we had a wonderful turnout for our last " Day In " for 2019. The blessing of the bad weather was that Charles did not have to rush off to a meeting and so spent some extra time chatting with people and signing books.

"The Generosity Challenge: 28 Days of Gratitude, Prayer, and Faith Workbook is available in the church office for a donation of $10.
"You were born to be generous; You were created in the image of God."
Our sermon series for the month of November is  The Generosity Challenge : Nov. 3 "Born to Be Generous," Nov. 10 "Grounded in Gratitude," Nov. 17 "Revealed Through Prayer," and Nov. 24 "Sealed by Faith."

For God so loved the world that He gave . . . -John 3:16
The hike to the Walker Sisters Place in the Great Smoky Mountains begins from the Little Brier Gap Trailhead at Metcalf Bottoms Picnic area. Round trip distance is under 3 miles and is rated as a relatively easy trail for the Smokey mountains. There is not much overall elevation gain from Metcalf Bottoms to the Walker Sister Cabin. Along the way we will pass but Little Greenbrier School. For more description and a little of the history of the area you can visit http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/little-brier-gap.htm

We will gather in the church parking lot a little before 10:00 to carpool to Metcalf Bottoms. If you would like to meet us at Metcalf Bottoms at 10:45 please still email the church office by CLICKING HERE so we know who is meeting us in the parking lot and who is meeting us at the trailhead. Pack a water bottle or two and bring a picnic lunch to eat on the porch of the Walker Sister’s Cabin! Hope you will join us! This is a hike for everyone, young and old!
Join us for a Bonfire at Camp Wesley Woods. Meet us at 3:30 in the church parking lot to ride the bus, or 4:00 up at Camp. Cost is $5:00 a person, which covers supper and the bonfire. If you are interested in attending, please CLICK HERE and let us know.
Broadway Kids and friends will act out this timeless tale on December 11th at 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary. All kids ages 3 to 11 are welcome to join us!!! No experience needed. If you would like to participate email Jennifer by CLICKING HERE.

Our Annual Christmas Pageant requires many hands to pull everything together for the Children’s Christmas Program and Potluck Dinner . Some of the roles are already covered, but we still need help with many things:

  • A couple extra hands to help with the kids during our rehearsals and performance. Rehearsals are from 4:30-5:30 on the 4th and 11th. Our program is the 11th at 6:00.
  • Assistance with sorting and dewrinkling costumes. Costumes need to be ready by Dec 11th at 5:30.
  • Setup of backdrop for Christmas Pageant. Stage needs to be ready by 4:30 dress rehearsal on the 11th.
  • Help setting up Fellowship Hall for the Christmas Dinner. It is helpful to have this done by early afternoon on the 11th.
  • Purchase of supplies for the dinner. Decorations, plates, etc.
  • Help with preparation of meat, rolls and drinks for the Christmas Dinner.
  • Side Dishes and desserts! The church is providing meat, rolls and drinks.
  • Help getting the dishes set out that come in just before the Christmas Program.
  • Clean up after the Christmas Dinner

If you see a way you can serve with the children of our church, please email Jennifer by CLICKING HERE . 
It may not yet officially be winter, but cold weather is upon us! The Blount County Warming Shelter at Maryville First Baptist Life Center opened Nov 12 for the cold snap, a few weeks ahead of the scheduled December 1 opening date. During our current Generosity Challenge, as we count our blessings and give thanks for our warm homes and warm meals, please consider volunteering for the Broadway Warming Shelter Team. The Team also needs a Captain, someone to make contact with the other members when Broadway is called on to be at the Shelter overnight and make sure we have folks in place. For more information or to volunteer, contact Mary Lynn Roy at 724-6234 .
Wednesday, November 13
4:30 pm - Kids' Club
5:15 pm - Broadway Next (Chapel)
 6:30 pm - Chancel Choir

Thursday, November 14
8:30 am - Parents' Day Out
 1:00 pm - 4H STEM (Fellowship Hall)
6:00 pm - Epworth Bells

Friday, November 15
11:00 am - Salvation Army Lunch (Fellowship Hall)
1:00 pm - 4H STEM (Fellowship Hall)
5:00 pm - Girl Scouts 20536 Sleepover

Saturday. November 16
10:00 am - Kids Hike & Broadway Hikers

Sunday, November 17
9:00 am - Chapel Worship
Sunday School
10:30 am - Sanctuary Worship
3:30 pm - Youth Bonfire @ Camp Wesley Woods

Monday, November 18
8:30 am - Parents' Day Out
10:00 am - Knit Wits (Parlor)
6:00 pm - Girl Scouts (Art Room)
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts (Great Room)

Tuesday, November 19
8:30 am - Parents' Day Out
6:30 pm - Cub Scouts (Great Room/Fellowship Hall. 402, 403)

Wednesday, November 20
8:30 am - Parents' Day Out
9:00 am - PDO - Ballet (Fellowship Hall)
4:30 pm - Kids' Club
6:30 pm - Chancel Choir

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NEEDED: SOUND TECHNICIANS
We are looking for volunteers to run the sound board during the 10:30 service. With the changes in the services, we currently only have 3 people serving.
The sound board is set up before the service by Alan and the current volunteers are willing to help train anyone who would like to serve. If you are interested
or want more information, please contact Bruce Recktenwald at 214-564-8315 or by email at bruce.recktenwald@sbcglobal.net. This is an easy way to serve
Broadway in this vital area.
Our next meeting will be November 21 at 6:30 at Melanie Ribble's. Alda Hamrick will be reviewing the book "The Only Woman in the Room" by Marie Benedict. All are welcome! Click Here to sign up.  
The Country Store and Lunch will be Sunday, November 24 at 11:40 following the 10:30 service. Come and enjoy lunch with friends, meet some new friends, and SHOP for Thanksgiving goodies and Christmas gifts! Menu: Delicious homemade soups and salads

Adults - $7.00
Children under 12 - $5.00
Children under 3 - free
Families of 4 or more - $18.00

Reservation slips are in the pew pads or CLICK HERE to make reservations by Wednesday, Nov. 20th!
The Salvation Army will have their annual Thanksgiving Dinner in our Fellowship Hall again this year. They rely on people making dishes, casseroles, vegetables, sides or desserts as we feed close to 100+ people. If you would like to participate with dishes or serving, feel free to contact Lori Baber at 615-390-8490 or Julie Lowe at 865-696-4469
Outdoor Nativity Set for the Advent Season
If anyone has an outdoor Nativity that we could use in front of the church, please contact Susan Daffron, spdaffron1@gmail.com
or call the Church Office.
Hope you can join us! CLICK HERE to let us know if you can come!
All ladies are invited to "A Gathering at Advent" on Monday, December 2, at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Our featured guest is Joyce Maynard, well-known author and storyteller. Dessert and assorted beverages will be served. There is no cost for attending the event, however, an offering will be taken for Susannah’s House, an intensive outpatient recovery program for mothers recovering from addiction and the children of those mothers. If you are interested in attending and have not signed up yet CLICK HERE .
Parent's Day Out is looking for volunteers to help in set-up, cook, wait tables and cleanup. If you can help support one of our Children's Ministries in this way, please CLICK HERE.
Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share.
The church will provide Ham, rolls and drinks.

November 10:30 am
17 - Bob and Elizabeth Mize
24 - Sonny and Alda Hamrick

December 10:30 am
1 - Steve and Betsy Buelow
8 - Dick and Mary Yates
15 - Bill and Melanie Ribble
22 - Jake and Julie Sparks
29 - Ron and Pat Matthews
November 9:00 am
17 - Greg Bradley
24 - Debbie Slizewski

November 10:30 am
17 - Jean Hubbs & Gene Pafford
24 - Ken Taylor & David Schoeni

December 9:00 am
1 - Kim Hill & Steve Hays
8 - Jade Garcia & Steve Hays
15 - Greg Bradley & Steve Hays
22 - Jade Garcia & Steve Hays
29 - Kim Hill & Steve Hays

December 10:30 am
1 - Anita Ward
8 - Jean Hubbs &Gene Pafford
15 - Jean Hubbs &Bruce Recktenwald
22 - Ken Taylor & David Schoeni
29 - Anita Ward & David Schoeni

Contact Ruthie Barton bartonr@mac.com
The next Food Pantry date
is scheduled for
November 23, 9:00-11:00AM
Your prayers, your gifts, your service
and continued commitment
to this ministry is very much appreciated .
Broadway United Methodist Church
309 East Broadway Avenue
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-6192
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