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The Weekly
news and updates
September 16, 2021
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In Person Worship
8:00 am Daybreak "On the Hill"
9:00 am Traditional
10:10 am Discipleship Hour
11:15 am Contemporary
10:00-11:15am - Refreshments in the Fellowship Hall
Livestreamed Worship
9:00am and 11:00am on our Website (found in Sermons Tab) and YouTube
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Join us for Worship
September 19, 2021
Courageous: Learning to Rise
Judges 6:11-18 MSG
“God faced Gideon directly: ‘Go in this strength that is yours. Haven’t I just sent you?’” (Judges 6:14)
“When we have the courage to walk into our story and own it, we get to write the ending. And when we don’t own our stories of failure, setbacks, and hurt – they own us.” (Brene Brown). If you’re trying at anything, failure is inevitable. Failure is not the issue. Our fear of failure or responding to failure without resilient courage is what holds us back from living out of our full potential. Bottom line? If we don’t have the skills to get back up, we may not risk falling. Gideon finds himself in that hard place of doubt and uncertainty. He wants to slide back into what’s comfortable. But… face to face, God says, “Go in this strength that is yours, Gideon. Haven’t I just sent you!?” Hesitant at first, Gideon learns to rise. Maybe God stands before us saying that very same thing. How will we rise?
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News and A Look At What's Coming Up |
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Given the Center for Disease Control recommendation concerning mask-wearing for indoor events in high transmission communities, we respectfully ask that masks be worn at this time for indoor experiences at Broadway. We love being together in-person and want to continue growing opportunities for in-person study, service, fellowship and worship! With new members joining regularly and the spirit of worship being high, we long to continue gathering to praise God, learn together, support each other, and serve our community. This mask ask assists our ability to continue gathering while protecting the most vulnerable among us during this season of elevated COVID cases in our area. Even though our staff has been fully vaccinated, you will see our team wearing masks except when leading worship as distanced speakers. This is not a mask mandate but a request to help us get through this current stretch of the pandemic by responding with diligent safeguards. Our in-house COVID Advisory Team will continue to monitor and advise us as we move forward. We are so blessed to have such a professional and expert team guiding us, several of whom you've seen on the news or heard on the radio as medical experts in the battle against COVID-19. Please take a moment to thank the team and approach them with questions you may have about safe COVID practices. Led by Steve Westgate, the team includes Mary Cunningham, Margaret Day, Laura Morris, Jeff Overfelt, and Lynelle Phillips. Thank you, Broadway, for helping us press forward safely and with great momentum for all that God is calling us to do and be!
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Food Bank for Central Missouri Mobile Food Pantry
Looking for a way to serve our Columbia community? We've made it easy for you, just sign up and show up!
Date: Wednesday, September 22, 3:00-6:00pm
Location: Boone County Health Dept. West parking lot, 1001 W. Worley Street, Columbia, MO
15 volunteer spots - unload, set up and distribute food to clients in drive-through venue (Must be 12 or older)
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Fellowship Ministry participants, past, present, and future we want to celebrate you!
We will be serving Sliders, Subs, Sandwiches, Soups, Salads and Strawberry Shortcake. GAMES, AWARDS, PRIZES and FELLOWSHIP.
We are looking to grow our Fellowship Ministry to create more opportunities for connection in our community. If this purpose resonates with you, we'd love for you to come check out our team.
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Pet Blessing
This Sunday, September 19
3:00 pm
Outdoor Worship Area
Bring your furry, scaly or feathered friends! Follow our
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Intergenerational Trivia Night
This Friday
6:30 - 8pm in Fellowship Hall
A night of connection and competition for all BCC teens and Seasoned Spirits! Categories and questions will test your knowledge from across generational lines! Snacks, refreshments, and prizes provided by the Youth Ministry Team! Contact John with questions. We look forward to a wonderful night!
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Stop by the CROP Walk table in the Narthex this Sunday to talk to Don Harter about how you can help end hunger one step at a time.
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The Crop Walk is just one step toward a larger goal for Don! Starting this Monday, Don will make a 160-mile, roundtrip journey to Hermann and back as part of Broadway’s CoMo 10k to benefit Enlace, our partner in mission. “160 miles is roughly the distance across El Salvador from east to west. This trek is symbolic of those walking 2000+ miles escaping poverty and violence in their home communities. I choose to walk in solidarity. They are driven to walk out of hunger, fear and hope for a better future elsewhere."
Don plans to walk around 30 miles per day along the MKT trail. Taking his cue from Matthew 10, Don will take only what he can carry on his back and rely upon the charity of others for shelter and food. He will stop in Hartsdale, Mokane, and Hermann completing his journey in approximately 6-8 days. "I will post where I am midday and end each day. You could cycle from a trailhead and meet me during the days hike. Or meet me at my overnite layover stops. Call Joyce to learn if I need anything."
How you can help!
1. Please hold Don, Enlace and all those participating in the upcoming 10k event in prayer.
2. Support Don’s 160 mile journey for Enlace by visiting his donation page for the CoMo 10k. "When you donate at my donation site you can send me an encouraging comment. Seeing the donations and encouraging words will be a big boost as I Trek each day. Knowing Enlace is receiving these funds to do their work will keep me motivated to finish."
4. Join up with Broadway’s “Run/Walk for Central America” small group! Meet at Jay Dix Park at 7am on Saturday’s (weather permitting) and walk with us! Contact John at jdelaporte@broadwaychristian.net for more info!
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Inclusion Corner
It seems fitting that this month the inclusion article focuses on Self-Improvement alongside inclusion. With September being the National Self-Improvement month we encourage you to “Celebrate You” and take some time to reflect and improve yourself by setting goals.
When reflecting, we encourage you to choose goals that bring faith to the forefront and provide personal growth. The question we are asking you to ponder is: What are you doing to ensure everyone is included? This seems like a simple question, one our children hear frequently at school and on the playground. Stop and think for a moment about what you, as an adult, are doing to include everyone.
Broadway has many groups and programs that can support you in your goals of inclusion. The All God’s Children program is designed to support individuals with various ability needs in our faith community. We strive to communicate the gospel in different and meaningful ways.
Here at Broadway we offer multiple generational and inclusive activities that support this month's self improvement question. If you have any questions about how you can help, reaching out to the ministry leaders is always a great start. You can also find amazing resources throughout our community to learn more about inclusion such as the Neurodiversity and Spirituality event.
Crystal Harrison
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Thoughts and Prayers
Bob Eichenberger's sister, Joan Bubna, of Carmel, Indiana, died this week. This loss was unexpected. Bob will head to be with the family soon. Thank you for your prayers.
Maria and Evan Turner and their families have again suffered loss in the passing of Maria's Grandfather, Henry Evans. Her uncle Christopher Evans has also been hospitalized. This grief is compounded for them. Please pray for peace and healing in all manner.
Our sympathies to David Dalton's family in the loss of both David's step brother and then this week his step sister. Prayers for comfort, peace and sacred holding of all.
Don Day lost his brother last week who lived here in Columbia. Prayers for his daughter and son and all the extended Day family.
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Intercessions
Patsy & David Dalton, Joyce Godby, Belinda Davis, Kathy Clark, Gay Gage, Resa Kerns, Taby Lane, A.J. Lanier, Vicky Medley, Paul Meyer, Nollie Moore, Jean Morrow, Delta Murphy, Eileen Perry, Jim Thorne, Evan Turner, Ron Wright
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Birthdays
9/16 Evan Crouse, Mike Williams, David McGee,
Zachary Blakey
9/17 Abigail Rainwater, Lila Morris
9/18 Paul Meyer, Blake Hinkel
9/19 Melissa Kern
9/20 Addison Crews, Logan Moore
9/21 Kimberly Kenney
9/22 Dixie Fisher, Rachel Griffin
9/23 Nancy Muzzy, Kendall Flaherty
9/24 Penny Adams, Jeff Overfelt, Emily Day
9/25 Parker Rainwater, Jillian Lybeck-Brown,
Carrie Weaver
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Coping with Trauma
The 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Hurricanes reminiscent of Katrina and Harvey. Another earthquake in Haiti. The exit of the military from Afghanistan. The evacuation and resettlement of thousands. The continuing COVID pandemic.
Last week Week of Compassion, National Benevolent Association, and other Disciples had a roundtable discussion of the effects of trauma and coping with them. Included in the conversation are Rev. Caroline Hamilton-Arnold (Week of Compasson), Joselyn Spence (NBA), Rev. Kyle Fauntleroy (retired military chaplain), Rev. Susan Diamond (congregational pastor), and Rev. Serena Reyes (hospice chaplain).
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For Your Calendar
Friday, September 17
Youth Game Night
Sunday, September 19
8:00 am Daybreak "On the Hill"
9:00 am Traditional
10:10 am Discipleship Hour
11:15 am Contemporary
10:00-11:15am - Refreshments in the Fellowship Hall
3:00 pm Pet Blessing
6:30 pm Youth Group
Monday, September 20
5:30 pm Allyship - Feet Under The Same Table - Fellowship Hall
6:00 pm Property Meeting - Large Conference Room
7:00 pm MOM meeting - Fellowship Hall
6:00 pm Freshman Small Group
Wednesday, September 22
3:00pm Mobile Food Pantry
Friday, September 24
6:00 pm Youth Movie Night
Monday, September 27
11:30 am Seasoned Spirits Luncheon
Broad Welcome Event
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For the time being, the church building will remain locked at all times. If you drop by during office hours, just give us a call or ring the door buzzer, we'd be glad to see you! |
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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
8:00 a.m.-Noon
Monday-Thursday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Friday
Office Closed
Messages are checked regularly
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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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