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The Weekly
news and updates
June 15, 2023
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Worship
June 18, 2023
Worship and Discipleship Hours
9:00 am
Discipleship Hour
10:00 am*
The Holy Thirty
10:30 am
Together for Worship
*10:00 - 10:30 am Refreshments in
Fellowship Hall
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The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all humankind. (Psalm 33:13)
Julian Jackman, Executive Director of P.E.A.C.E. (People Embracing Another Choice Effectively) will join Terry for a Sacred Conversation in worship this Sunday.
As we continue the important and sacred work of building Kin-dom, we will Hear how Julian knew the Truth from Psalm 33:13-19; The Lord Looks to see all of humankind and fashions our hearts.
When Julian was in prison he turned his attention to creating a non-profit with a mission "to reach into communities and help the process of healing from hurt that was caused by criminal behavior and to educate young people on how their choices can either destroy or bring us together in the future." Even as he served his sentence he rose to be the lead peer facilitator in the Missouri Department of Corrections revising and developing curriculum for Restorative Justice. He wanted to come home and give back to his community what he didn't get as a youth. Come and hear him bear witness to the eyes and heart of God being on and with us.
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News and A Look At What's Coming Up |
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Broadway Approves Interim Lead Minister
Broadway’s new Interim Lead Minister, Rev. David A. Shirey, shared some of his thoughts just prior to the congregational vote last Sunday.
We invite you to take another look at the video he recorded for the congregational meeting. You may click directly on this embedded video or by clicking below.
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Quick Links
Church News
Children's/Youth
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2023 Annual Meeting Highlights
By now you have heard the joyful news of the approval of David Shirey to join us as our Interim Lead Pastor. We shared in delicious food and fellowship. Please make sure that you drop by the kitchen to claim your crock pots, dishes, and pans. You will find those on the counter nearest the windows.
Below you will also find links to the wonderful words from the Pastor's address from Terry, find a beautiful tribute of thanks to outgoing Board Chair, Mary, and a link to the annual meeting with the business and celebrations of staff anniversaries and board members.
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For Your Calendar:
June 17 - Deacon Training - 9am in the Sanctuary
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Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth
As Monday’s holiday arrives, many will have engaged in celebration across our city commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African American two years and five months post the Emancipation Proclamation.
Early celebrations involved church-centered community gatherings. We are offering a place of grace in our outdoor worship space as the sun is setting. Please join us for prayer and song in the closing of the day from our worship circle or wherever you are.
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New Elder Ministries
Dear Church,
The Elders, in a spirit of service, have formed three new ministries.
Hospital Visit Ministry will assist the ministry team in making hospital visits. Homebound and Care Center Visit Ministry will assist the ministry team in visiting our homebound members and friends and those in care centers. And the Mentor Ministry will welcome and mentor new members and frequent visitors. These are not new duties of elders, but we hope to make them more official, and to add our assistance to the ministry team for the care of our members, wherever they may be.
While these may be “Elder Ministries,” we could use your help! So many in the congregation have spiritual gifts in one or more of these areas. If you are interested in serving on one of these ministry teams, please reach out to John or Terry, or to me, your incoming Elder Chair.
With you in the Broadway Spirit,
Ellen Flottman
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Thank you everyone who supports
the Ministries of
Broadway Christian Church!
Broadway's 2022-2023 church fiscal year will conclude on June 30, 2023. The payment period for all 22-23 pledges will also conclude on June 30th. If you have questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to contact Ingrid, our Church Administrator, iluckenbill@broadwaychristian.net
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Children's & Youth Update |
Dearest Broadway,
We want to tell you what an honor it was to baptize our youth on Sunday. Our community has borne witness and been deeply moved by this rite of passage. This year I was humbled to be with the candidates in the font.
On Friday night when I asked if any of them were afraid I might drop them, they all raised their hands! So John came into the baptistery and showed that if I could manage his stature, surely they were safe with me too.
That night John and Kate designed a beautiful experience for creating sacred community. Together we blessed the waters, we anointed one another with frankincense, their mentors dried and blessed their beautiful feet in forgiveness and we stayed the night in our sacred church home.
On Sunday morning I beheld amazingly intimate and holy visions. When the young person in my arms was immersed under water, in an instant they became luminous, their hair softly lifted up to frame their face, eyes closed, holding their nose with their arms crossing their chest. As they gently held their breath their faces softened in radiant trust as their bodies were suspended in surrender and receiving. My soul was flooded with love for them; breathtaking, breath-giving rebirth. Thank you Community of Christ, thank you God.
Welcome Cullen, Leo, Jo, Madeline, Lilly and Abe.
Be-loved!
Terry (with John and Kate)
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Contact John to join up with these emerging opportunities launching soon!
Embrace the Mystery With Improv
Facilitated by Logan Howard
Embrace the Unknown and Discover New Ways to Explore Your Faith! Step into the realm of boundless possibilities and ignite your spiritual journey through the captivating world of improvisational theater. We will meet twice a month and delve deep into the principles of improv and their profound connection to faithful living. Engage in dynamic discussions, immersive exercises, and exhilarating improv games, as we explore the beauty of trust, collaboration, adaptability, and spontaneity, and witness how they resonate with a life of faith. All ages are welcome. There will be no pressure to play the games or perform in skits. Participate as you please!
Summer Pickleball Fun
Facilitated by Eric and Jenny Lybeck-Brown
BCC Pickleballers unite! Enjoy friendly competition and connection with other BCC Pickleballers each week this summer at various pickleball courts around Columbia. Players of all levels and abilities welcome.
"Everybody, Always" Sunday School Class
Facilitated by Mike Merz
This five-week series will offer space to engage in prayerful conversation around our Broadway one read. Five Sundays starting July 9 during the 9:00 discipleship hour.
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Upcoming Events and Important Notes:
- No July luncheon
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Trip to Macon for Big River play & lunch at Koch's General Store Wednesday, July 5 Sign Up
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Trip to Macon for Mamma Mia & lunch at Apple Basket Wednesday, July 26 Sign Up
- August luncheon- August 10
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Trip to Augusta, MO for river boat & lunch on Miss Augusta yacht followed by visit to Daniel Boone home in Defiance MO. Thursday, August 17.
(First 12 people can ride the bus and others need to carpool.)
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Intercessions
Dale Angel, Gay Gage, Cheri Ghan, Ralph Havener, Paul Meyer, Carol Sulltrop, Jan Varnum, Beverly Walden, Shirley Williams.
Thank You
Thank you so much for the generous scholarship, many cards received and kind words spoken. Your unwavering support keeps me grounded in this time of personal change. I truly appreciate all of the thoughtfulness and love I have received as I move forward in my education and career!
Much love, Maggie Meade
Dear Broadway Family,
Many thanks to our faithful CareLink members and the ministers for the cards, calls and food when I broke my ankle. I certainly felt the love and concern. What a blessing Broadway is in times of need. Thank you, friends. Luci Fichter
Please accept my heartfelt thanks for all the cards, phone calls, offers of food and/or rides and most especially prayers from my church family and friends. All were gratefully received! And special thanks to Terry for meeting me at an extremely early hour to send me into surgery with a prayer.
Carol Sulltrop
Thank you for all the cards and prayers during Stan's surgery and recovery. We especially thank John Fischer for going way beyond the second mile in his calls of concern. All that BCC did helped in making recovery easier.
Stan and Leslie Clay
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Birthdays
6/15 Keith Boles, Sydney Schulte
6/16 Christine Spurling
6/17 Jan Farr, Mary Fross
6/19 Tom Weaver
6/20 Drew Garrett, Heather Harlan, Aimee McBride, Clayton Marchack
6/23 Marilyn Mccreary, Carole Braun
6/24 Julie Wesley, Candy Whittet
6/25 Melissa Tague
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Contact Us
Broadway Christian Church
2601 W. Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: 573.445.5312
Fax: 573.446.7300
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Office Hours
Sunday
Church Open for Worship
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: Office Closed
Messages are checked regularly
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Worship & Discipleship Hours
9 a.m. Discipleship Hour for Children, Youth, Adults
10 a.m. Refreshments in Fellowship Hall
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
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Our mission is to enable persons to encounter the living God, as disclosed through Jesus Christ; to serve and celebrate God in an ever-changing society. |
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