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June 8, 2023

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June 11, 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

You are the salt of the earth; you are the light of the world. (Matthew 5: 13a, 14a)

Two things that can be immersed under water and enhance it are salt and light. Salt will season the water; heightening its flavor, healing, tenderizing, preserving, and even adding life-giving properties. Light affects water by stretching the reflections of sun, moon and stars far beyond the point of horizon, reflecting sparkling diamonds on the surface and illuminating the deep to reveal life within the waters that seemed dark and still.

When we choose to enter the waters of baptism, the invitation to the Holy Spirit will salt and ignite Christ in us. We are saturated in the essence of God to water the kin-dom.

News and A Look At What's Coming Up

A Note from Our Board Chair

Beloved Broadway,

On Sunday June 11, Broadway will be asked to affirm calling Rev. David Shirey to serve as our Interim Lead Minister. The Interim Lead Minister Search Committee recommended a call to Rev. David Shirey to the Personnel Committee on June 5 and to the Board on June 6; David Shirey received unanimous support from the Interim Search and Personnel Committees as well as the Board. The final step in calling Rev. Shirey to serve BCC as Interim Lead Minister will be via congregational vote on June 11.

At the Board meeting, I struggled with holding back tears of joy as I witnessed David respond to Board questions, seeing the delight all around the table as they grew to appreciate David's love of Jesus, commitment to transparency, the value he places on speaking truth-in love, and his focus on listening. David has a heart for BCC. He spoke about his willingness to step out of retirement to be part of Broadway because he knows about the depth of the KIN-DOM of BCC and God's call for him to be part of our MOVING FORWARD.

Please allow David to introduce himself via his website at davidashirey.com. His bio can also be found by clicking below.

Part of the prayer opening the Board meeting included: "Awaken us. Set our hearts on fire. May we give voice to the good news of Jesus. We celebrate the gift of CHURCH and our roles in helping to advance YOUR Kingdom. Strengthen our resolve to love one another, to listen, to trust, to step out in confidence as we collectively strive to meet the future with clarity and boldness." PAUSE friends. Feel God's care of BCC. Feel HIS presence, and see God in one another.

We will meet in the sanctuary on Sunday at the conclusion of worship. Once the vote is taken, we will join the Baptismal Class of 2023, their families and mentors in the Narthex. AND, as though that is not enough, we will meet in the Fellowship Hall for our annual Fried Chicken Dinner and Congregational Meeting.

With one voice and with one song, we praise HIS HOLY NAME.

Mary Cunningham, Board Chair

Click for David Shirey's Biography

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Chicken Dinner Sign Up Genius

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RSVP for Broadway "Noonies" Lunch

Trail of Tears Pilgrimage July 10-17

Seasoned Spirits Trip July 5

Seasoned Spirits Trip- July 26

Church News

Broadway's Statement of Support

Link to Board Chair Letter

Meet Rev. David Shirey

Children's/Youth

VBS Summer 2023

VBS Drama Team Sign Up

For Your Calendar:

June 17 - Deacon Training - 9am in the Sanctuary

June 11 Baptism Annual Meeting Insta.jpg

We still need volunteers and food donations for Sunday's Congregational Meeting and Fried Chicken Dinner.

Please sign up to bring your favorite side dish or dessert or to help set up our space.

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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Upcoming Events and Important Notes:

No July luncheon
Trip to Macon for Big River play & lunch at Koch's General Store Wednesday, July 5 Sign Up
Trip to Macon for Mamma Mia & lunch at Apple Basket Wednesday, July 26 Sign Up
August luncheon- August 10
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.)

Click Here for a Seasoned Spirits Recap and Pictures

Children's & Youth Update

Broadway is seeking a consistent Nursery Attendant for Sunday mornings from 8:45 to 11:45 am. If you or someone you know would be interested please contact Kate.

Children’s Ministry is still in need of VBS volunteers. We need ushers. To volunteer for VBS, email Kate.

Only 3 spaces remaining for the Trail of Tears Journey. Sign up today!

Friends & Family News

In the Community

Are you a bike rider looking for a fun event? Join in the fun of the Rainbow Ride on June 10. This is a family friendly event that benefits the Center Project - the Rainbow Ride. This is a 10 mile roundtrip bike ride on the MKT taking off from Peace Park. Suggested donation is $25, kids 12 and under are free. Bagels, pizza, and drinks included.