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The Weekly
News and Updates
February 8, 2024
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Worship
February 11
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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You are invited to celebrate with us at Jazz Worship on Sunday, February 11th, for the Lenten season.
The Oikos Ensemble will present "Jazz for the Journey" during our Discipleship Hour and "Mountaintop Blessing" at 10:30 Worship on Broadway.
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News and A Look At What's Coming Up | |
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A Jazzy Celebration!
By Terry Overfelt
Minister
We are ending our season of Ordinary Time and Starry Epiphanies to enter into the beautiful reshaping season of Lent. But not before we go out with a lively Celebration of Joy and Jazz! Broadway will celebrate the Saints Marching in our halls and sanctuary with The Oikos Jazz Ensemble from St. Louis on Sunday, February 11th. The musicians will arrive at 8:00 that morning to set up, warm up, have a bite to eat, and then move into The Discipleship Hour with Jazz for the Journey in the fellowship hall.
The saxophone will get our feet dancing up the ramp to begin worship by 10:30. Get in the parade and be part of it. The color, music, and gaiety as we celebrate our faith tradition. European Christians marked the feasting before the fasting period, leading us to the joy of Easter. This full circle takes us through the life of Christ that is lived between Christmas and Easter. It is joyous and miraculous; it is sorrowful and mysterious as we find full expression in the ways of living and loving.
Here’s what they say about Oikos:
“Imaginative, inspiring with spiritual improvising, the Oîkos Ensemble takes the listener to feelings and emotions that words cannot adequately express.”
“Oîkos represents the perfect union between the Sunday morning church service and Saturday at a jazz club: pro players with a heartfelt message. They reach audiences with their musical ability and their spirituality.”
Please bring your friends, make a date to eat pancakes the following Tuesday, and then join us for the solemnity and growth that will usher in with the imposition of ashes on Wednesday. It will be a meaningful week. We will enter like never before. Broadway in green, gold, and the lingering purple.
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Calendar Reminder
February 11 - Oikos Jazz Service
February 12 - Seasoned Spirits Luncheon
February 14 - Ash Wednesday, 7:00 pm
February 21 - Lenten Vespers, 5:30 pm
February 27 - Board Meeting, 7:00 pm
February 28 - Lenten Vespers, 5:30 pm
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Exciting Opportunity: Music Director Position Available!
The spotlight is on as we seek a talented individual to step into the role of Music Director at Broadway Christian Church. With Nollie Moore stepping down on February 4 and Terry Overfelt retiring at the end of April, we're looking for someone special to lead our musical ministry. If you or someone you know has the passion and expertise to take our musical experience to new heights, we invite you to share the job description here.
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Looking for a way to spread kindness and beauty?
Brighten our sanctuary with your blooming generosity by sponsoring worship flowers.
Dates Left for Worship Flowers Sponsorship:
2/25, 3/17, 3/24, 8/4, 11/24
🌸 Your sponsorship goes beyond the sanctuary, reaching hearts and homes with kindness and beauty.
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Watch our church's sermons anywhere on our YouTube channel or website.
Good news! Due to our being in a time of transition for our Technology Staff, the videos of the sermons on January 14, 21, and 28 were delayed in being posted to Broadway’s YouTube page and website. We are pleased to announce that all three are now posted, and we have a plan in place during this transition time to post the sermon by 7 p.m. Sunday. To see the morning’s message, watch here.
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Board Motion and Proposal for Broadway’s Worship
Click here to read a motion for Broadway’s Worship that will be presented to the Board for a vote on February 27, 2024. The motion is followed by a proposal that includes the background that led to the formulation of the motion and the rationale for it.
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Report of the Qualitative Review Team
By Lynelle Phillips, Chair of the Qualitative Review Team
Does the sanctuary seem crowded on Sunday Morning? Yes! We have noticed, too. The good news is that under Pastor David's leadership, the BCC Board, Elders, Worship Team, and the Qualitative Review Team (QRT) have begun discussing adding additional services to Sunday morning. We will provide World Café opportunities for BCC members and worship attendees to provide input in the coming weeks and months. We plan to build on lessons learned from the music and heart that have always shaped our worshipping community, our current unified service, and the results of the church-wide survey from last fall.
The QRT reviewed all narrative survey responses and identified seven themes for future decisions. These themes were under the general headings of togetherness, change, worship style, timing and schedule, music, growth, and longings. Thank you to all who filled out the survey! These themes and narratives have been woven into all discussions regarding future options for worship.
We know worship is vital to our church, and we cherish many different types of worship styles. A proposal for moving forward will be shared at the next BCC Board meeting on February 27th at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall. As always, these meetings are open, and all are welcome to attend.
You may view the QRT’s PowerPoint presentation to the Board here.
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Volunteers Needed
RATI is seeking volunteers to help provide safe and warm shelter. 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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Join us for Church Kitchen and Pantry Cleaning Days
It's time to roll up our sleeves and give our beloved church kitchen and pantry a major makeover! Your help is crucial to make this cleaning event a success. For Questions or to Volunteer, Contact Dixie Fisher here or call 573-474-3417.
When: Friday, February 9
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Don't miss out on the exclusive Seasoned Spirits Luncheon on February 12th!
Join us for an unforgettable event packed with delicious food, great company, and lots of fun. We would be honored to have you as our guest.
Don't wait any longer, RSVP today!
Register here for the event and sign up to volunteer for setup, cleanup, and more.
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Don't miss the chance to rejuvenate your spirit at the Broadway Women's Retreat! Register before February 11th and join us for an unforgettable experience.
Ladies, we would like to invite you to join us for our 26th Annual Women's Retreat at Broadway! This year's theme is Rest and Resilience, and we will be hearing from Rev. Melanie Harrell Delaney, who is the co-director with Kim Gage Ryan of Bethany Fellows.
Our retreat will be both restful and inspiring, featuring centering yoga, good food, great conversations, creativity, laughter, and worship. This empowering experience will teach us how to balance rest and resilience. If you would like to learn more about the retreat and register, please click here. We would love to have you join us!
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Children's & Youth Update | |
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Feb 11: "Jazz for the Lenten Journey" with the Oikos Jazz ensemble.
⏰ 9-10 am in Fellowship Hall.
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Feb 13: Lenten's small group is from 6:30-7:30 pm in the home of Chuck and Belinda Davis.
Reading "Pause: Spending Lent with the Psalms."
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Feb 25: "The Bethany Way" with Rev. Michelle Harrell Delaney.
⏰ 9-10 am in Fellowship Hall.
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Save the date for the Super Bowl Watch Party on February 11th. Let's get ready to watch some football! 🏈
You’re invited to bring your kids and watch the Super Bowl with us. There will be big screens in the Fellowship Hall and many snacks (bring one to share). Kids who don’t want to watch the game can play in the CLC or make football-themed crafts. We anticipate some families will need to leave early for bedtime. That’s okay! We’d love to see you on Sunday, February 11th at 5:30.
If you can’t make it, your child can still celebrate the game by bringing soup cans for the Food Bank. Children’s ministries will be collecting cans for the next two weeks. Cans may be dropped off at Pathways or by the front doors.
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Middle School Summer Mission Trip Deadline: Feb 29!
Time is running out to join our exciting Summer Mission Trip. Secure your spot before the Thursday, Feb 29 deadline. Embark on a journey of growth, service, and unforgettable experiences. Hurry, the adventure awaits!
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Join us for Yoga, Prayer, and Family Meals - on Wednesdays during Lent!
Come drop your kids off at Yoga for Kids in the Cinema Room at 5:30 on Wednesdays during Lent. While the kids stretch, join other adults in contemplative prayer in the Loft. At 6:00, come together as a family in Broadway’s Fellowship Hall for a shared meal. When kids are done eating, they are welcome to play in the CLC while you hang out with the grownups.
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Youth Music Ensemble members, mark your calendars for Youth Sunday on May 5th, 2024!
Hello, youth musicians!
It’s that time of year again. Youth Sunday will occur on Sunday, May 5, so it’s time to make some music.
Our first rehearsal will be on Sunday, February 11. At this rehearsal, we will discuss the theme and pick our tunes. Between now and February 11, start thinking about how you would like to contribute. We need all types of musicians, so consider whether you want to sing, play an instrument, or even compose your piece. If you have questions, let us know—we are always happy to talk about music! Did you know you can be a puppeteer and a musician on Youth Sunday? Yes, you can! We can find a way for you to contribute to both.
See you February 11!
Kristi Larsen and Seth Colaner
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All Sunday rehearsals will begin after the Service. Don’t forget to bring your lunch. We will eat a quick bite and rehearse from 12 to 1:30 pm.
Sunday, February 11
Sunday, February 18
Sunday, March 3
Sunday, March 17
Sunday, April 14
Sunday, April 28
Saturday, May 4 (Dress rehearsal, time TBA)
Sunday, May 5 – Youth Sunday
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Intercessions
Patsy Dalton, Gay Gage, Doug Garrison, Jean Morrow, Mary Regan, Audrey Spieler, Jan Varnum, Mike Williams.
Birthdays
2/8 Danny Gingerich, Kirk Trevor, Alice Jane Lanier
2/10 Laura Porter
2/12 Richard Moore, Kris Tenney-Brittian, Anne Kern, Nicholas Perso
2/13 Sawyer Williams
2/14 Audrey Spieler, Pamela Gardner, Ema McGee, Emmett Wright
2/15 Sarah Yonker
2/16 Carla Espy, Callie Coil
2/17 Adam Schulte, Wanda Gebhardt, Bella McBride
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Celebrate the contributions of African-American heroes with the Black History Month events in Columbia.
This annual celebration is marked with loads of interesting events; from luncheons to art lessons, there are too many things to do on Black History Month in Columbia.
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Dear friends,
Please find my essay in The Nation magazine, the oldest ongoing political magazine in the USA. And please give copies of Tasting the Sky, A Palestinian Childhood, and Balcony on the Moon, Coming of Age in Palestine, to anyone who doubts that Palestinians have childhoods, love their pets, love learning language, have parents who ache to see their children grow from day to day, and that all Palestinians loves their homeland and have the complete right to belong fully in the human family, not to be eliminated to make space . . . We shall overcome . . . and meanwhile remain human.
Wishing everyone a healing and beautiful 2024,
Ibtisam.
A Palestinian Whose Childhood Was Destroyed by War Pleads for Peace
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Free Heart Health Screening
This February, show your heart some extra love by joining us for a free heart health screening event! There will be various experts to speak with, booths to explore, and multiple heart screenings.
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Get Ready to Roll the Dice: It's Game Night!
Are you looking for a fun night out with your friends? Then join us for an exciting game night on Thursday, February 8th, at 7:30 PM at Hexagon Alley! For just $5 per person, you can play various exciting games and enjoy delicious food and drinks available for purchase. If you and your friends are up for the challenge, then don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. To attend, click here to RSVP to Erin Perry.
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Valentine’s Day Treats Workshop! Back 2 Basics Cooking
When:02/09/2024 (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Where: Back 2 Basics Cooking 14 Business Loop 70 E Columbia, MO 65202
Contact: Ashley Nichols
Phone: (573)268-2248
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Reminders…
The wonderful ladies of CWF are making pies to sell for Valentine’s Day. Pies can be ordered online.
There was an excellent write-up and video of the Burns Night Celebration from the Columbia Missourian – click here to watch/read!
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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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