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The Weekly
news and updates
January 11, 2024
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Worship
January 14
Worship and Discipleship Hours
9:00 am
Discipleship Hour
10:00 am
Holy 30 in Fellowship Hall
10:30 am
Together for Worship
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Come and See
Rev. Alexis Tardy, Guest Preacher
John 1:43-51 (NRSV)
In this text, the validity of Jesus’ call was questioned because of where he was from geographically. Some of us relate to that stinging feeling of rejection when we are not included because we are different. Others of us have done the harmful excluding. But most likely, all of us have done both at some point.
During the Civil Rights Movement, power came from seemingly unlikely places, like Black youth in elementary school or Ella Baker, who worked with and challenged Martin Luther King, Jr.
As we are called to continue the tradition of justice set before us, we reflect on how, as Christ-followers and peacemakers, we can invite our communities to come and see the liberating goodness of the Gospel.
Join us this Sunday and participate in an experience that will deepen your connection with humanity. Together, we'll discover messages that resonate with the very core of who we are. Please help us spread the word and make this an occasion to remember!
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News and A Look At What's Coming Up | |
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January Calendar Reminders
January 13- Intergenerational Bingo, 6:15pm
January 13-14- Mid-America Youth Lock-in at Broadway Christian Church
January 15- Office Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 22- Property Meeting, 6:00pm,
Large Conference Room
January 22 - LGBTQIA Team Meeting, 6:00 pm,
Fellowship Hall
January 22- M.O.M Meeting, 7:00pm, Fellowship Hall
January 23 - Larger Circle Elder Meeting, 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall
January 23- Board Meeting, 7:00pm, Fellowship Hall
January 24- Mobile Food Pantry, 3-6 pm, East parking lot
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Nominating Committee Seeks Nominees
Broadway’s Nominating Committee is commencing its important work of seeking servant leaders for the 2024-2025 church year. They welcome your notifying them of individuals you feel would serve Broadway well or your willingness to be considered for any of the following positions: Elders, Elder Vice-Chair, Deacons, Prep Deacons, Deacon Vice-Chair, Vice-Chair of the Board, Secretary, Financial Secretary, Worship Service Representatives.
Deacon nominees are especially welcomed.
Please submit names of qualified individuals or indicate your willingness to be considered to Adrienne Black, Chair of the Nominating Committee. You may also address specific questions about duties and qualifications for specific roles to Adrienne.
A slate of nominees will be brought to the February 27 Board meeting for approval.
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Next Deepening Discipleship Gathering
Sunday, January 21 from 9-10am in Fellowship Hall
"Becoming Intentional Disciples through Intentional Discipleship"
For Sunday school goers, small group participants and all students of Jesus!
- Presentation and large group learning facilitated by John DeLaporte
- A look at upcoming studies, small groups, retreats, and special events for the winter quarter.
- Time for fellowship and visiting with friends from other groups and classes
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Volunteers Needed
As temperatures drop and winter weather falls over our community, your help is needed. There are many volunteer tasks at RATI as they provide a safe and warm place to sleep. Please consider volunteering or volunteering again!
You should use this signup to volunteer for various jobs at the RATI shelter.
Please use this signup to schedule a time to take a meal to RATI.
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New Study Alert!
Begins Sunday, Feb 4, 9-10am, Large Conference Room
Join this group facilitated by Rick Frost and Robin Perso as they guide a study on Hope Against Darkness: The Transforming Vision of Saint Francis by Fr. Richard Rohr.
It is no secret that 2024 is shaping up to be a very confusing and challenging time for all of us. A modern day Christian prophet, Richard Rohr, is calling us to change our ways. He also offers HOPE in how to do so through Christian Contemplation and Action. All are welcome.
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Good News for the New Year!
521 people attended Broadway’s three Christmas Eve Services. Some attended at 10:30 am and again in the afternoon or evening. There were many first-time guests and returning Broadway members.
Thanks to your generosity, we ended 2023 with revenues exceeding expenses by $19,700. After six months of our 2023-2024 fiscal year, our pledged giving is 1% higher ($4,000) than anticipated. Unpledged giving is 44% higher ($19,000) than anticipated. Loose offerings are $700 less than anticipated. Expenses are 7.5% less than budgeted.
All the above are wonderful numbers to see as we enter a new year of ministry and mission together at Broadway.
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Charitable Giving for the 2023 Tax Year
With the end of 2023, it is time to think about a significant date in 2024 - April 15! Broadway's Church Administrator, Ingrid Luckenbill, has been busy preparing the 2023 donation statements. If you have an email address on file with the Broadway church office, you will have received your 2023 statement already. If you do not have an email listed in our church records, your statement will be printed and mailed to your physical address.
If you don't receive your statement either through your email inbox or your home mailbox, please contact Ingrid in the church office at 445.5312. If you have established a Realm account, you may also log in and print your statement at any time.
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Sponsor 2024 Sanctuary Flowers
When you sponsor the weekly flower arrangement in the sanctuary you can honor your loved ones or celebrate a special event. Your sponsorship does more though. Did you know that the flowers shared in worship are then used in our CareLink's Flower Ministry to bring a moment of joy to those who are ill, homebound, or need pick me up?
Thank you for honoring your loved ones or a special event and being a part of so much connection and joy. You still have a few dates available. Please sign up as soon as possible.
Available dates: 2/11, 2/25, 3/3, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 8/4, 11/3, 11/17, 11/24, 12/8, 12/15.
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The annual Columbia Values Diversity Celebration will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the Holiday Inn Expo Center from 7 to 9 a.m. The event celebrates the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This year's theme is "Honoring the Dream While Remembering Our Past." The program includes live music, community speakers, and artistic performances. Tickets are $25 per person, with scholarships, tables, and event sponsorships available. Visit here for more information.
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Volunteer Fair at Library
Martin Luther King Jr. Day also is designated as a national day of service, so Daniel Boone Regional Library in Columbia will host a volunteer fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 15 in the library's Friends Room
In 1994, Congress designated the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday as a national day of service. Since then, the day is observed as "a day on, not a day off."
This MLK Day, learn how you can get more involved in our community. You'll meet representatives from a diverse collection of organizations and learn about their volunteer opportunities.
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You're Invited
Please join FCC Columbia for a Burns Night fundraiser with dinner, entertainment, and an optional whisky tasting. You can purchase your advanced tickets here.
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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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