Saturday, May 19, 3-8 p.m.

The Outreach Committee is hosting a Community-Wide Block  Party, which will feature live music, food, Steel City Pops, a small farmer’s market, and games and activities for children of all ages. Free admission and parking, but bring cash to support local vendors.

In many ways, we are now entering the most challenging  period of the interim. By the time you read this article, the Ad Hoc Committee will have presented their recommendations to the Deacons who will have a month to think about and discuss the material before voting on their recommendation at the May Deacons’ meeting. This recommendation will come to the Church Business Meeting on May 23.

First Friday Flick Wonder

Friday, May 11, 11 a.m., E-204

Please join us for the movie, Wonder, at our new time, 11 a.m. Enter through office door, take elevator to second floor, Room E-204. New this month will be lunch following the movie. For May, we will dine at McAlisters Deli with lunch on your own. Please call the church office at 502.895.2459 by  Thursday, May 10, to let us know you plan on attending the movie and/or lunch.

From the Church Administrator

Upcoming Closings:

Oaks Day, Friday, May 4, Church Office Closed, Normal Campus Activities Continue   

Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, Church Office Closed, Church Campus Closed, All Activities Cancelled 

Wednesday Night Activities for AdultS

May 2

5:15 p.m.   Appreciating Spiritual Gifts, led by Susan Reed

6:30 p.m.   Hands On Mission Projects

May 9

5:15 p.m.   Appreciating Spiritual Gifts, led by Susan Reed

6:30 p.m.   Hands On Mission Projects

For the month of May, the Love in Action Bins will be used to collect items for Chenoweth Elementary. Please bring items to the church and place them in the Love in Action Bins by the church office, in Friendship Hall, or in the Atrium by June 1. We will collect:

Gently used child-sized backpacks

New school supplies (pencils, crayons, paper, scissors, and more)

Did you know that 10% of your gifts to Broadway goes to Missions? One of our partners (and neighbors) in the community is Chenoweth Elementary.

In March, several Broadway members worked with Ebonne’ Ingram Jones (Family Resource  Coordinator) at Chenoweth to install a new shelving system and storage bins so Chenoweth can more quickly respond to needs within their school.

Thank you for your generosity and to everyone who helped!

Sundays from June 3 - July 1

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 

Each Sunday from June 3-July 1, the Missions Committee will sponsor a series of Hands On Projects in the Family Life Center from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. These projects will be for all ages and skillsets, and will benefit our Missions partners in the community. If you have questions, or have an idea for a project, please contact Susan Reed at susanr@broadwaybaptist.org

Sunday, May 6, immediately following worship  

Our vibrant music ministry is excited to bring back this beloved tradition in honor of the recently refurbished courtyard! Join us for an afternoon of great music in a picturesque  setting.

June 2 - 9

You may have noticed the great work being done at Broadway thanks to our recent Capital Campaign. We also want to take the time to spruce up our space so we can be more welcoming and be good stewards of what we have. Beginning May 6, there will be suggestion boxes located around the church.  If you see a small project that could be done to help make our space a little brighter, please fill out a card and leave it in the box. 

Tuesday, May 8, 11 a.m.

Friendship Hall

Join the Women on Mission as they gather monthly for lunch and fellowship. This month, we will fill and deliver goody bags to our homebound members. We will also be writing recipes (simple recipes with five or less ingredients) for Family Scholar House.

The Youth are looking forward to leading Pentecost Sunday worship on May 20! Following worship, we will have a time of recognition of graduates. If you or a member of your family is graduating from high school, or receiving undergraduate or graduate degrees, please submit the following information to susanr@broadwaybaptist.org.

Wednesday, May 30

5-8 p.m. 

Please join Broadway's children and families to enjoy a summer kick-off in the Family Life Center parking lot (weather permitting). We will have inflatables, games, and a family-friendly cook-out. This is an inter-generational event, so all are welcome! In the event of inclement weather, we will move the festivities inside to the gym and Family Life Center.

Thanks to everyone who came out for Blaze Pizza Night - our fundraiser for the new preschool/kindergarten option at Creative Arts Camp. We filled the place with more than 103 people. Though I have not gotten the official numbers from Blaze, with individual donations and estimated proceeds from Blaze, we raised at least $1,280!

Over the past month the youth group has participated in 115 hours of service throughout our community.

Dear Friends,

Reflections from this past month almost take my breath away. The continued opportunities for service and worship, the many activities that are occurring and the fellowship in which we all are engaged, leads me to know that we are a strong and vibrant church. Are we all that we can be?  No, but who is? This I know is true: we are a people following Christ and serving our Lord. Just look around, read the bulletin, check this newsletter-all ages have something that involves learning, leading, and serving.

The beauty and elegance of Lois Granger’s winning table, the whimsical rainy day nature of Teresa Gray’s flower vase boots and umbrella from the ceiling, and the sea-world creatures of Jean Sosnin’s creativeness, were three of the 23 tables dressed beyond imaginations and independently judged to be winners. Our musical guests were The A Capella Fellas. The lunch by Gracious Plenty Catering was delicious as always. The Youth of Broadway were servers, along with a few adults. 

Resurrection Sunday, April 1

After traveling down the path of our  Lenten theme, God of Wilderness and Water, we will gather to celebrate the resurrection of Christ as we are led by the Chancel Choir and instrumentalists in our Alleluias. Come to Broadway to  celebrate Christ is Risen. Christ is Risen indeed! 

On April 8, we will begin distribution of the booklet, Getting Ready for a New Pastor and a New Future. It contains my full report for the final phase of our  interim ministry.  Much of it is new material, but you will also find summary items from some of our workshops that I believe we need to keep in mind as we move into the process of calling a new pastor.

The search process for our new senior pastor is gaining momentum. Notice of the open position has been provided to dozens of CBF affiliated organizations, seminaries, and  contacts throughout the nation. We are receiving resumes on a daily basis, and the search committee is now meeting weekly to review potential candidates.

Sunday, April 22

The Finance Committee asks that you attend  a "lunch and learn" on Sunday, April 22,  following the 11 a.m. service. The purpose of the program is to share with you  information about our budget, the process of stewardship as we move through this year and into 2019, and features a giving analysis over the last five years.

Friday, April 6, 1 p.m., E-204

Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer.

If you or a member of your family is graduating from high school, or receiving undergraduate or graduate degrees, we would love to hear about it and celebrate with you in the newsletter and on Graduate Recognition Sunday on May 20! Please submit the following information to susanr@broadwaybaptist.org.

Saturday, May 19

3-8 p.m.

The Outreach Committee is hosting a Community-wide Block Party, which will feature live music, food, Steel City Pops, a small farmer’s market, and games and activities for  children of all ages.

Wednesday Night Activities for Adults

April 11

5:15 p.m. Qualities of Discipleship, led by Susan Reed

6:30 p.m.  Small Groups

April 18

5:15 p.m. Qualities of Discipleship, led by Susan Reed

6:30 p.m.  Small Groups

April 25

5:15 pm. Study led by Ron Higdon

6:30 p.m. Hands on Mission Projects in Friendship Hall

April 19, 4-8 p.m.

Please join Broadway's children and families at Blaze Pizza in St. Matthews (Shelbyville Road Plaza) to raise money for the new preschool/kindergarten option at Creative Arts Camp! Invite your friends and tell them to mention "Broadway Baptist Church" at check out, and 20% of the proceeds will go directly to our children!

For the month of April, the Love in Action Bins will be used to collect items for Samaritan Patrol (ministry to people in Louisville who are          homeless). Please bring items to the church and place them in the Love in Action Bins by the church office, in Friendship Hall, or in the Atrium by May 1. We will collect:

Hearty Canned Soups with pull top lids
Fruit cups
Sunscreen
Bug Spray

Spring Luncheon
Saturday, April 14
11 a.m., Friendship Hall

Despite the snow, Spring has arrived and so it is time to mark your calendars for Broadway's Women on Mission Spring Luncheon!
 

April 12 - 14

This year, we celebrate the 25th Baptist House with the building of two houses, and two Raise the Roofs, right across the street from each other! This means, we need double the volunteers. We are looking for a men's crew of five on Saturday, as the ladies will be at the Spring Mission Luncheon. We also need a group to provide lunch on Friday the 13. If you would like to participate, please contact Sharon Davis at gdavis3@bellsouth.net, or 502.939.4682. New folks are welcome!