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The Weekly
News and Updates
March 28, 2024
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Worship
March 31
Worship and Discipleship Hours
8:00 am
Daybreak Worship Service
9:00 am
Easter Worship Service
10:30 am
Easter Worship Service
8:00 am to 11:00 am
Easter Brunch in Fellowship Hall
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Welcome to this week's Easter edition of the Broadway Weekly Newsletter! As Broadway Christian Church celebrates Holy Week, we are excited to share the latest news and updates. From traditional hymns to contemporary music, we have something for everyone. Come and experience the joy of Easter with us this year.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Blessings,
Broadway Christian Church
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News and A Look At What's Coming Up | |
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Calendar Reminder
March 28- Maundy Thursday Service, 7:00 pm
March 29- Good Friday Fish Fry, 5:30 pm
March 29- Good Friday Service, 7:00 pm
March 31 - Easter Sunday Brunch, 8:30 am - 10:30 am
March 31 - Easter Worship, 9:00 am & 10:30 am
March 31 - Noisy Offering - Sleep in Heavenly Peace
April 1 - Caregivers & Grief Support Group, 11:00 am
April 2 - Harp & Healing, First Baptist Church
April 2 - Election Day
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A New Choice on Sunday morning: 8 am Daybreak Worship
- Experience early morning worship with Daybreak, Broadway's Sunday service at 8 am in The Loft.
- Ed Varnum provides guitar music while
- David Shirey delivers the sermon.
- Terry Overfelt and John DeLaporte assist in leading the worship.
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There is More Broadway News Than Fits a Screen
Don’t miss any of Broadway’s weekly news. Due to the way phones and computer screens
display this digital newsletter, you may not be able to see all the articles. If you scroll to the bottom of your screen and see a message that reads: [Message clipped] View entire message, click the link, and you will see the entire newsletter.
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Volunteer: Join Us in the Kitchen on March 30th for Group Food Prep
We need your help. There is a saying that the best friends are made in the kitchen. Please click HERE to volunteer! If you have questions or want to sign up without the link, please call Steve Westgate at 573-268-5978 or email him at westgsj@gmail.com.
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Noisy Offering Easter Sunday, March 31
A Broadway tradition returns on Easter Sunday. Bring your loose change to worship with you. As the deacons pass the offering plates and receptacles, drop your coins and make a noisy offering to benefit Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national non-profit with a Columbia Chapter. Learn more here.
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Sign Up to Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity Garage Sale on April 6
Please note that items donated for the Habitat for Humanity Garage Sale cannot be dropped off at the church until Thursday, April 4. On that day, we will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. We will reopen on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 a.m. and accept donations until 6:00 p.m.
To donate large items, Contact Don or Fran Day at 573-819-5188 or fday@centurytel.net by Tuesday, April 2.If you have any other questions, contact Dixie Fisher at dixiefisher56@gmail.com.
Click here to volunteer for various tasks such as pricing, displaying, cashiering, delivering, and cleaning up unsold items. The shifts will start from April 3, 2024, to April 6, 2024.
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Connect with Others Over Food and Drinks at Seasoned Spirits Luncheon on April 8
To order the appropriate amount of food, it is very important to sign up for the luncheon by Thursday, April 4th. You can sign up to attend the luncheon here or help out using the Signup Genius link here.
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Join the Seasoned Spirits Trip to Hannibal on April 24 - Bus Transport for the First 12
The church bus will transport the first 12 people who request bus transport, and we will try to arrange carpools for the rest of the group. Click here for details. Register here.
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Congregational Meeting Called by Lead Pastor Search Committee
Sunday, April 7, following 10:30 am worship
Exciting news! After a nine-month nationwide search process, Broadway’s Lead Pastor Search Committee is delighted to announce the result of their work to the congregation at a congregational meeting immediately following the 10:30 am worship service on Sunday, April 7. Per Broadway’s bylaws, a pastoral call requires board approval (the board will meet in executive session on April 2) followed by a congregational vote. Our Lead Pastor Search Committee comprises Tina Van Ness (Chair), Charlotte George, Jan Frost, Jenny Lybeck-Brown, David Coil, and Darren Day.
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Broadway Café's Reimagined Worship Services will be held on April 9 (Traditional focus) and April 10 (Contemporary focus) from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
In a unanimous vote on Feb. 23, the board approved a motion to plan and initiate two reimagined services inspired by traditional and contemporary worship and our current unified service. The proposal calls for “our taking the time to plan services we will look forward to with anticipation and enthusiasm. The specifics of the services (time, order of worship, music, leadership, etc.) will be solicited in a World Café format (one for the new traditional service and one for the contemporary), during which members will be invited to offer their thoughts, hopes, and desires for the respective services by sharing aspects of each worship style that enables and enriches their encounter with God.
RSVP below. You can also call or email the church office at (573) 445-5312 or bcchurch@broadwaychristian.net or sign up at the Engage Table on Sunday mornings.
Broadway Cafès - Reimagined Worship Service Sign-Up
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Sacred Spaces Coordinator Needed
Broadway is seeking a volunteer to be the Sacred Spaces Coordinator. This person, together with a team of dedicated and talented workers already in place, will guide the decorating of the church’s worship spaces throughout the church year. The church has a wide variety of banners, paraments and other materials available that beautify and give meaning to our worship spaces and worship experiences. If this possibility appeals to you, contact Deb Carr (debcarr73@gmail.com), Worship Committee Chair, or Pastor David Shirey (dshirey@broadwaychristian.net).
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Stewardship Campaign 2024-2025
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Broadway Blessings... My Thoughts | New Day Broadway! is the theme of our 2024-2025 Stewardship Campaign. Our congregation is infused with new pastoral leadership, new staff, newly reimagined worship services, and a new and right spirit. The generosity our pledges represent to the 2024-2025 budget will undergird this new day’s ministries. Over the next month, we’ve asked Broadway members to tell us what Broadway means and why they gladly support our congregation with their financial offerings. | |
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We are approaching a new day at Broadway Christian Church. I have had many of those since my baptism at Broadway at age 18! My spiritual life has not been on a steady trajectory upward...or has it? I've been filled with times of self-doubt and God doubts after my dad's tragic car accident when I was 32. I had feelings of failure after the end of my 20-year marriage at age 46, questions about life, and watching the aging process in my faith-filled mom. There have also been many times of celebration, with the birth of Michaela and praise each time I shared my gift of singing and welcoming my wonderful fiance Jeff into the fold. The one constant has been YOU. The people of Broadway. I see God in each of you with the care and kindness you've shown each step of the way.
Sometimes, we feel like our actions won't make a difference. That extra smile or hug, extra dollar to give, and yes, instead of no this time, makes all the difference. Broadway Christian Church and your amazing people here provided unwavering support through my times of uncertainty and change. It is a gift to be part of this community.
Thank you,
Melanie Karrick
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Broadway Christian Church has been (and still) is an answered prayer for our family. During our time apart, it was important to us to find a loving and understanding community towards our unique situation. Julian was in prison and wanted his family to find a Christian home for support. Cami was an infant, and Whitney needed a village to help raise her. We found our Christian home with Broadway Christian Church. So, if you ask us What Broadway Christian Church means to us, it means a second chance at life.
Thank you,
Julian & Whitney Jackman
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Since David and I married in 2011, it has meant an opening welcoming to the Broadway Christian Church family. Wedding showers turned to baby showers, with people who were a large part of David’s upbringing and are now in that role for our three girls. Broadway means a place to raise our children and teach them to love Jesus, and in turn, they are loved by members here just as he would have loved them.
This smaller but mighty community welcomes them for who they are, celebrates their accomplishments, and patiently listens to their stories while telling them the stories Jesus wants them to know. For us, Broadway means family, no matter the generation that continues to love and grow with us.
Thank you,
Melissa Coil
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Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name….
Broadway is a place where every face feels like a friend, and familiarity wraps around you like a warm embrace. I feel joy knowing my family is valued and celebrated each time we arrive.
Broadway is a community full of support, with many people ready to welcome and accept you. Broadway is not just about being friendly; it's like being part of a big, caring family.
In essence, Broadway isn't just any church—it's a cherished community where the bonds of friendship and family are palpable, and the warmth of acceptance envelops all who enter. Every visit feels like coming home.
Thank you,
Kristen Crews
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Please welcome our newest Broadway Member, Rebecca Chitima. She joined our Broadway family on Sunday, February 25, and came to us by way of a transfer of membership. Rebecca is a data analyst for the State of Missouri.
She has two grown children. Her daughter got married at BCC about eighteen years ago. Rebecca enjoys walking and lending a helping hand with any charity work. Please introduce yourselves next time you see her!
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Celebrating Terry & Jeff Overfelt's 25-year ministry with Broadway!
Just as we are in the midst of the change of seasons from Winter into Spring, each person's life has seasons of change. Please join us on Sunday, April 28, 2024, as we celebrate and send our beloved Terry & Jeff Overfelt into a new season of their lives as Terry retires from her 25 years of ministry with Broadway Christian Church. The sending forth will begin at 10:30 am with a special worship service. Immediately following worship will be a luncheon catered by Delia's. Our celebration and sending forth event begins at 12:30.
Childcare will be available for children 3 and under. Luncheon tickets will be available to purchase every Sunday from March 31st through April 21st. They are $12 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. Please indicate if you need childcare when signing up for the luncheon. You may also purchase an extra ticket for those needing assistance joining us for the luncheon. Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, April 24. Tickets may also be purchased by contacting Ingrid at the church office via email at iluckenbill@broadwaychristian.net or by phone at 573-445-5312.
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An Invitation to the Waters for Adults
Sunday, May 19th, is Pentecost and Baptism Sunday at Broadway. As we open the font to welcome our six pastor's class candidates to the waters, we extend the invitation to any adults desiring baptism. Please contact John DeLaporte (jdelaporte@broadwaychristian.net) to inquire about adult baptism at Broadway. We will create an individualized and mentored path to the waters for you. We meet you where you are at and walk with you to the waters and beyond!
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Registration for the April 27 Day of Service is open!
Please register by April 15 here! Tee shirts will be available to pick up at church on Sunday, April 21. To learn more about "For Columbia," watch the video here.
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🚨 We are looking for two Nursery Attendants to join our team. Candidates will be engaged with children under 5 from 9-12 on Sunday morning. If you know anyone who would be interested in childcare at Broadway please contact Sarah Merz smerz@broadwaychristian.net. | | |
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Save the Date: Registration Coming Soon for Summer VBS
It's time for a summer camp adventure with God! Explore timeless Bible stories that demonstrate how people trusted God despite their face of their fears and went on to do great things in God's name. Kids will learn to trust God when they are afraid, challenged, or called to do God's work and share the Good News of God's love through Jesus Christ.
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As we eagerly prepare for Palm Sunday, Holy Week's transformative journey, and Easter's joyous celebration, our music collective is tuning up for an unforgettable experience. In the next 10 days, we have scheduled extra rehearsals to ensure our performances resonate with the beauty of life reborn. If you plan to participate musically, please mark your calendars and check our schedule of events for call times!
Our talented ensemble will be welcoming the divine gifts of guest brass musicians, the majestic tones of the organ, the harmonious sounds of the Collective, and much more. Let's come together in harmony and spirit as we prepare to elevate hearts and minds through the power of music.
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Intercessions
Patsy Dalton, Cinda Eichler, Gay Gage, Chris Graham, Scott Gray, Ralph Havener and family, Jake Jacobson, Julia Moore, Jennifer Reed, Mary Regan, Jan Varnum, Mike Williams.
Birthdays
3/28 Neal Miller
3/29 Syd Stansberry, Lilly Shipman
3/31 Daniel Trevor
4/2 Alex Larsen, Monica Holmes
4/3 Darlene Miles, Lynn Barnett, Dan Schoonover
4/4 Whitney Jackman, Owen Gingerich
4/5 Jonathan McGee, Braeden Hardaway
4/6 Wynn Volkert, Hillary Hinrichs
4/7 Marcia Walker, Adam Morris
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Douglass Youth Baseball League is looking for coaches and umpires!
This non-competitive instructional league takes place in May and June, with coaching clinics starting in April. There are three leagues: T-Ball (5-6 year old), Coach Pitch (7-8 year old), and Kid Pitch (9-10 year old). Reach out to Camren Cross at 573.874.6378 or camren.cross@como.gov
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Egg Hunt EGGStravaganza
Two hunts, two different parks! Bring your children (ages 12 and under) out for a free, fun candy-filled Egg Hunt. Each event will have three separate hunts in different areas designated by age. Kids will also enjoy other activities such as coloring, face painting, and games.
Douglass: 12-1:15 pm (hunt at 12:45)
Indian Hills: 3-4:15 pm (hunt at 3:45)
When: April 8, 2023: 12:00 pm
Where: Douglass Park, 400 N Providence and Indian Hills Park, 5009 Aztec
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Connect in 8
Connect in 8 is a speed networking event designed to allow Columbia's seasoned business professionals and emerging entrepreneurs to form meaningful community connections that endure long after the event. Register here before Sunday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. to receive a customized schedule of matches best suited to your preferences. Registration is open after Sunday; however, you will NOT receive a customized schedule of matches—you will be paired with attendees at random.
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The Missouri Old Time Jam is a free monthly musical event hosted by Howard Marshall and the Budds Center for American Music. Bring your instrument and join the community in playing music. | |
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Science on Wheels
When: Tuesday, April 02 › 6-7 p.m.
Where: Columbia Public Library - Children's Program Room
This event will connect you with scientists from MU to learn about their research in various subject areas. Come prepared to listen, learn, and ask questions. The event is for adults and children ages 10 and older.
*The Columbia Public Library will be closed on Sunday, March 31, in observance of Easter.
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Contact Us
Broadway Christian Church
2601 W. Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
Phone: 573.445.5312
Fax: 573.446.7300
By Email
Find Us on the Web
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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
8 a.m. Daybreak Worship
9 a.m. Discipleship Hour for Children, Youth, and 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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