Dear Fellow Broadway Bus Riders,

Hope I didn’t give Don Harter heartburn! BEING ON THE BUS-MOVING FORWARD has served as a description of our journey during this liminal space; the space between what is and what will happen next, the space we occupy (physically, emotionally, spiritually) during periods of transition. As part of this transition, Robin Perso and Darren Day are moving to the front of the bus while I find a different seat. My prayer continues to be that this time we are in will be transformative and valuable-that this time will provide the building up of strength and partnerships as we MOVE FORWARD.

Make room on the bus for DAVID AND JENNIE SHIREY. Even though David has been working in

anticipation of serving alongside us, his official first day is July 5th and their first BCC Sunday is July 9th. Join

me in welcoming them! Wear your name tag! The Fellowship Committee will be organizing “Meet and Greet” opportunities. And thank you again to the Interim Pastor Search Committee Brent Ghan, Martha Jolly, Ken Butler, Lysa Holmes and Phil Fichter.

Speaking of search, the Board approved the Settled Lead Pastor Search committee. Committee

members include Tina Van Ness (Chair), Jan Frost, Charlotte George, Darren Day, Jenny Lybeck-Brown,

and David Coil. Please join me in praying for each one, praying into God’s guidance. May we open ourselves to the discovery of what God desires for Broadway.

One final word. Let me say thank you to all who have said YES and continue to say YES. For being willing

to get on the bus and trust the journey forward. I have had the opportunity to “inject” myself into weekly staff meetings. I am so very grateful for our beloved staff. We have all seen a duck or better yet, a swan skimming the surface of the water. Looks so graceful. Effortless. Hidden from our view, feet paddling like crazy. Our staff are the swans making it look easy while paddling hard and long hours. To Terry, John, Ingrid, Jay, Taby, Kate, Sara, and Leslie- we all say thank you!

Thank you, God for giving us the courage to step out into this liminal space. We know it would be much easier to stay with what we know, to take only the well-marked paths. Give us the ears to hear YOUR invitations and the courage to respond. May we be emboldened by YOUR unwavering love, the example of Jesus challenging the status quo and the presence of YOUR HOLY SPIRIT. Strengthen our resolve to love one another, to trust one another. May we share in the quest for wholeness. You are our HOPE. Take our hands, guide our steps, give courage to our hearts. We pray all this in the name of our precious savior, Jesus. AMEN AND AMEN.

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! Our date and time will be determined by the availability of interested individuals.

This group had so much fun last Sunday and you can too!

Please join friends from BCC for some informal pickleball fun on Sunday evenings this summer! All skill levels and teens and up are welcome. We will meet at Albert Oakland Park public courts and play from 7-8:15 pm. Please bring a paddle and a few balls. We will start with brief intros including going over basic rules if folks are unfamiliar with the game. Weather permitting, we’ll meet every other Sunday: July 9, July 23, August 6. Email lybeckbrown@hotmail.com with any questions.

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 am discipleship hour.