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Broadway’s 2017 Shake It Up

Vacation Bible School begins on

Monday, July 26—and you still have

time to register your sprouts!

So what will your children learn

and experience during our July 24-27

VBS? Shake it Up is all about food—

not so much about cooking it, but

how our food is grown—and how we

can eat fresh and healthy foods that

are grown in God’s good earth!

If you have not done so already,

please send your child’s registration form to the church

office as soon as possible. Children’s Ministry

Coordinator Aimee McBride is busy forming groups and

placing volunteers. If you do not have a form, please

email Aimee at [email protected] or

download the form from last week’s Broadway Weekly e-

news.

All of the favorite parts of our VBS will be back this

year—our Drama Team, our music and dance filled

openings and closings and our Thursday evening Ice

Cream VBS Celebration. Something new this year for

our 3-5 grade kids will be daily trips to participate in the

summer program at Columbia Center for Urban

Agriculture (CCUA). CCUA offers unique programs to

promote urban farming and their children’s summer

program shows children how food is grown, how to care

for a garden—and then what to do with the fresh food

after it is harvested! Our new

Broadway Bus makes these daily field

(pun intended!) trips possible!

VBS Work Day Is July 16

Like all Vacation Bible Schools,

our Shake It Up VBS has lots of prep

work that has to be finished before

July 26! Following our 11:15 a.m.

worship next Sunday, July 16,

Children’s Ministry will serve a simple

lunch for volunteers who can assist

with the cutting, sorting and painting

for VBS crafts and decorations. Aimee will have supplies

organized to get as much completed as possible for 3:00

p.m.! If you would like to help, but can’t stay after

church on July 16, please contact Aimee for a take-home

project!

Hope to see your little future farmer for Shake It Up

VBS July 24-27!

www.broadwaychristian.net Volume XL0VI, Number I July 12, 2017

Molly Healy in Concert

Page 3 Why You Need A File of Life

Page 5

Welcome New Members

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IINSIDENSIDE BBROADWAYROADWAY

2017 VBS Almost Ready for Pickin’!

Shake It Up VBS Is Food for Faithful Fun!

mailto:[email protected]

As you read this column, some of

the Broadway family will be

concluding the General Assembly of

the Christian Church (Disciples of

Christ) that has met in Indianapolis.

For Disciples this gathering

resembles a large family reunion that

includes lots of worship, inspirational/

educational presentations, and some required

business thrown in for good measure.

Of special interest to me was the resolution that

encouraged congregations to be faithful in their

response to immigrants and refugees. It reminded me

of the rising sanctuary movement in which faith

communities are exploring what it is that the Lord

requires of us in responding to the strangers in our

midst. For Christians this is a deeply moral issue.

On a celebratory note, the Assembly

has elected the nominee for our next

General Minister and President who will

serve a six year term: Rev. Teresa Hord

Owens. Our prayers rise to support her in

this pastoral ministry of episcope –

oversight – for the General Church of the

Disciples. I would be remiss to not mention

and thank our outgoing GMP who has faithfully served

us for twelve years, Sharon Watkins. Well done, good

and faithful servant.

On the home front church camps are in full swing

and Vacation Bible School is a couple of short weeks

away. We have launched into our new church year

with new leadership and commitments and we are

already preparing for our fall launch. How good it is to

be your pastor, Broadway!

ON BROADWAY... ...with Pastor Tim Carson

On July 9, the General Assembly of the Christian

Church (Disciples of Christ) elected Rev. Dr. Terri

Hord Owens as the new General Minister and

President of the church. Rev. Owens’ election

concludes a search process that lasted more than a

year and examined 40 candidates.

Rev. Owens has been a Disciple of Christ since

early adulthood. She is currently serving as the Dean

of Students at the University of Chicago Divinity

School and serves as the Senior Minister of First

Christian Church of Downer’s Grove, IL. She and her

husband, Walter, will soon celebrate their 30th

anniversary, and have one adult son.

As a minister and educator, Rev. Owens has

focused on the theology of reconciliation, cultural

intelligence developing inclusion and multi-cultural

congregations and the mentoring of youth and young

adults. She is a widely sought after preacher, speaker

and workshop

facilitator.

“We saw in Terri

that unique

combination of

pastoral, leadership,

active presence in all

expressions of the

Church and

administrative

experience that the

search committee

believed was most needed,” said Search Committee

Chair Jackie Bunch. “She has experience as a local

pastor, theologian and leader.”

“The committee particularly noted her skills in

discernment, spiritual discipline and proclamation of

the Word, but also as a listener.”

Disciples Make Historic Selection for New GMP

If you are a regular at our

Rocheport Bluegrass worship,

you know Molly Healy. She is

a talented vocalist, fiddle and

cello player, with a love for

bluegrass and contemporary

folk—but really, Molly is simply

a lover of all music!

Molly Healy will share her

considerable talents with us in

a free evening of music on

Saturday, July 22 at 6:00 p.m.

in the Loft. Be ready to hear familiar tunes, some of

Molly's original music and some great fiddle and cello

music.

Following the concert, join us in the Fellowship Hall

for a free ice cream reception hosted by Connections

Ministry.

Molly is a native of

Jefferson City and has

played professionally for

several years. She has

toured with groups such

as Smith Cornmeal and

Ozark Mountain

Daredevils, as well as

many other Missouri-

based bands. She has

released a collection of

original music, Nightbirds.

What better way to spend a late July Saturday

evening than in a climate-controlled venue with the

promise of ice cream—after you’ve been entertained

by a talented musician! Again, the concert and the ice

cream are free—Join us and bring a friend!

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An Evening of Beautiful Music with Molly Healy

Broadway is blessed to have a multitude of very

serious gardeners within our congregation! One of the

by-products of our generous supply of home gardeners

is that those gardeners grow more vegetables that they

can use, preserve or share with family—thus the need

for Broadway’s Farmers Market!

The Market started last Sunday with some zucchini

and cucumbers. Based on our previous experience,

there will soon be more zucchini, more cukes and the

introduction of homegrown tomatoes, peppers and

more! If you are a home gardener who is blessed with

an over-abundance of vegetables, just drop them off at

the Market table in Fellowship Hall. No need to price

the vegetables—we ask for donations that will be used

for Festival of Sharing supplies.

If you would like to pick up a few fresh vegetables

next Sunday, just stop by the table in Fellowship Hall

and take a look. Vegetables are not priced, but we

request a donation for outreach. You can take as many

as you need and drop your donation in the mason jar!

The Farmers Market will continue through the

growing season. Stay tuned for news on the Work of

Our hands T

It’s Farmers Market Season at Broadway!

Glad you asked! Maybe you're recovering from an

illness or your child just got an award or you just joined the

church.

♥ CareLink can send you a

card of encouragement as

you recover, also a card to

applaud your child's

accomplishment and a warm

welcome to our church

family.

And what if you're confined to

your home due to a health issue

and you've had a rough month?

♥ CareLink can bring you

flowers from the Sunday

service altar and the volunteer bringing them can

check in with you and cheer you on.

Maybe you just need a reminder of God's healing love

and warmth, something that can make you feel physically

warm and cozy.

♥ Once again, CareLink comes through with a

handmade prayer shawl that has been blessed during

a special moment. And you feel the support of your

whole church family.

You live in a care center and you feel so far from the

days when you had your own home and family. You just

need to feel like you belong!

♥ No problem, CareLink's team of care center visitors

will make sure they drop by just to talk and update you

on what's going on in church. They are great people

who know how to listen.

And what if your ceiling fan stops working on the same

day that you realize you need help organizing your kitchen

and you need to move a piece of heavy furniture.

♥ Nothing is impossible for the CareLink Handy

Helpers. Don't even think twice about calling for

help. That's exactly what they do best and it's

free. They can fix that fan, spruce up the

pantry and still move that furniture and they

do it with a smile.

And if you suffer the loss of a loved one

and don't know where to turn to host and

serve a meal to your loved ones before or

after a service?

♥ The CareLink bereavement meal team

can put together a reception or meal that

makes you and your family feel the love and

support of your church family.

And soon CareLink will be introducing the

newest loving service, Calls of Concern. Volunteers will

make regular telephone calls to those who just need to

stay in touch.

Please don't ever hesitate, let us know if CareLink can

help with any of these services. We can also help in ways

that need a one-time fix and may not even be on our

list. Just call the church office (445-5312) or call Patsy

Dalton, 356-6036, or Linda Poehlmann, 234-1950. We

want to help. And we need to keep busy.

Volunteer to be a CareLink volunteer. You will be

amazed at how rewarding this ministry is for the one who

receives the extra care and for the one who provides

it! This is a great way to get to know others in our church.

Even our fifth grade church school class has joined in

the CareLink ministry. Just last Sunday they made cards

to be used by the CareLink Card Writing team. So follow

their lead and join CareLink now. It's so simple and it

makes us all feel like a family.

BROADWAY MINISTRIES PAGE 4

May Report

♥ Services provided: 224

♥ People served: 219

♥ Calls/emails: 91

♥ Volunteers serving: 71

These numbers do not include

the ongoing, regular visits and

pastoral calls.

Church Family Helping Church Family

What Can CareLink Do for You and Your Family?

BROADWAY MINISTRIES

C A L E N D A R When Broadway

member Gloria

Beranek was caring

for her ailing father in

rural Illinois, she

noticed a bright red

magnetic folder on his

refrigerator, clearly

marked in large type,

FILE OF LIFE. The

small pocket held a pre-printed questionnaire which had been

completed by her father, detailing his medical conditions and all of

his prescription medications. After some investigation, Gloria

learned that the File of Life was a state-wide program to assist

emergency medical personnel for whom this would be critical

information when responding to a home emergency.

This Sunday, July 16, Gloria will be in the Fellowship Hall

during the 10:10 a.m. Christian Education hour to explain how the

program works and will have Files of Life to distribute to our

members. She will also be on hand to visit with our adult Christian

Ed classes, if time allows. Come by the Fellowship Hall to get

your own File of Life sheet and magnetized folder for the fridge.

Columbia’s Fire Department has recently adopted the File of

Life program—after learning about it from Gloria! Columbia and

Boone County firefighters, as well as other emergency medical

responders, will be looking for the File on refrigerators at each call.

The information contained in a completed File can give EMTs and

other responders, time-critical medical information—including the

existence of a valid advanced care directive.

The Files of Life are a bit hard to come by in Columbia at this

time—but Gloria will have around 100 Files to share with

Broadway members. Don’t miss this opportunity to pick up one,

complete it, and affix it to your refrigerator. The File of Life can

save yours or the life of someone you love!

Sunday, July 16

12:15 p.m. VBS Work Day

Monday, July 17

6:00 p.m. Property Ministry Meeting

7:00 p.m. Service/Mission & Outreach Ministry Meeting

Tuesday, July 18

7:00 p.m. Worship Ministry Meeting

Thursday, July 20

6:00 p.m. Ensemble rehearsal

7:00 p.m. Odds ‘N Ends craft group

Saturday, July 22

6:00 p.m. Molly Healy Concert

Monday, July 24

8:30 p.m. Shake It Up VBS

Tuesday, July 24

8:30 a.m. Shake It Up VBS

Wednesday, July 25


Thursday, July 26


6:30 p.m. VBS Celebration

Sunday, July 30

Noisy Offering

Saturday, August 5

5:00 p.m. Rocheport Bluegrass

A File of Life Can Save

Yours—Or Someone You Love


Celebrating Another Great Year of Ministry...

The new year for Broadway Christian

Church began on July 1. A new year for the

church means the implementation of a new

budget, which was approved at our June 11

Annual Meeting. The new year also means

bidding farewell to outgoing Board members

and welcoming new Broadway members to

the Church Board.

In addition to the celebration of another

year of ministry at Broadway, three staff

members were recognized for their years of

service. Michael Tatum, Youth Ministry and

Tech Support was recognized for five years

of service. Jay Dudley, Facilities

Superintendent, was congratulated for 25

years on staff. John Rawlings, Daybreak

Worship’s Director of Music, has served

Broadway for 35 years. Thank you to these

dedicated staff members.

Leslie Clay, Broadway’s Board Chair for

the 2016-2017 church year, will transition to

the role of Personnel Chair. Current

Personnel Chair Roger Wilson completed his

term on June 30. John Poehlmann stepped

into the role of Board Chair on July 1.

New Board and Executive Committee

members and officers include Susie Kempf, Vice-Chair

of the Board; Jim Granneman, Secretary; Cinda Eichler,

Elder Chair; and Seth Colaner, Deacon Chair.

Incoming Board members are: Aaron Sapp, Elder

Vice-Chair; Todd Rauch, Deacon Vice-Chair;

Connections Ministry Vice-Chair, Nancy Miller;

Daybreak Service Representative, Marv Pederson;

Traditional Worship representative, Roger Fisher and

Jan Farr; and, Contemporary Worship representative,

Rebecca Gingerich.

New Board members, Elders and Deacons were

elected at the February Congregational Meeting. In

accordance with church by-laws, terms of service begin

on July 1 and continue through June 30 of the following

year. A complete list of Broadway Board members is

available in the ‘16-’17 Annual Report, on the Broadway

website or from the church office.

Thank You to Retiring and New Board Members

BROADWAY MINISTRIES

Yes, it is hot outside. Yes, it

is July. But the important work of

the Salvation Army doesn’t just

happen at Christmas—Harbor

House remains the only

emergency shelter space for

homeless families, and it

operates 365 days a year,

So why not ring the bell for the

Red Kettle in July? Don Harter has volunteered to

coordinate Broadway’s ringers for a one-day drive on

Saturday, July 22 at our West Broadway Hy-Vee! As

at Christmas, this is a great outreach opportunity for

your Sunday School class, small group, your family or

just for you! Our kettle will be

located at the east entrance—

inside and out of the heat—near

the Starbuck’s and restaurant.

If you can help, please contact

Don at 445.3258 or by email at

[email protected]. Shifts are

usually one hour in length, but if

you would like to ring a little

longer, no problem!

Red kettles will be stationed throughout Columbia

on July 22. If you are unable to volunteer as a bell

ringer, don’t forget to drop in a donation as you are

out and about on Christmas in July Saturday!

Salvation Army Bell Ringing in July?

It Is Christmas in July for the Red Kettles!

The venue was provided by First Christian Church,

but the 2017 Feed the Community Concert was a truly

collaborative outreach event. Broadway, First, Rock

Bridge and Fifth Street worked together to organize the

event—and plans are already being made for another

All-Disciples effort to raise funds for Fifth Street’s food

ministry and other outreach projects.

The results of the shared endeavor? The concert,

silent auction and raffle raised almost $3100 for Fifth

Street’s central city outreach. The Feed the Community

monthly meal has moved to Douglas Park for the

summer, reaching even more people who are in need of a

good meal. Fifth street continues to provide meals to their

homebound members and other families in the central city

who need a little help.

Fifth Street also invites all of us to attend a Unity Concert

at Rock Bridge High School’s Performing Arts Center Saturday, July 15, at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 and the

concert features performances by Anita Wilson, Pastor LaMont Walker and VPAg, and Leah Joelle.

Fifth Street Concert Was A Successful Collaboration

mailto:[email protected].


On Saturday, July 1, Broadway opened

its doors to our neighbors to host the

annual World Refugee Day celebration.

The event is organized by our local

Refugee and Immigration Services offices,

with some support from Service/Mission

and Outreach Ministry.

This year, around 150 refugees and

their families and friends came together for

games, crafts, garden doors, amazing food

and entertainment. Thanks to all who

attended and organized—and we look

forward to hosting again in 2018!

Celebrating World Refugee Day with Friends

Zettie Pollard

Zettie Pollard comes

to us by transfer of

membership. She is

engaged to be married

to Broadway member

Scott Kersey in June

2018. Zettie is the office

manager at Edward Jones. She enjoys camping,

reading a good book and loves her dog.

Dennis and Heather Blust

Dennis and Heather

Blust and their one year

old twin daughters, Claire

and Elena joined

Broadway this spring

during the 11:15 service.

Dennis is a case manager

at University Hospitals and Heather is a business

support specialist at the University School of

Medicine. When not busy with the girls, Dennis enjoys

running and the outdoors while Heather likes crafts

and artsy things.

Amanda Lucas and Trenton Reed

Amanda and her son

Trenton joined during our

Contemporary Worship.

Amanda is the owner of

Choose Your Health, a

wellness care corporation

and Trenton is a student.

Amanda’s Broadway connection came through her

parents, Leanna and Doug Garrison. They enjoy

camping, running, gardening, cycling and eating.

Theresa Roark

Theresa transferred

her membership on

June 25. Theresa is a

senior executive at

Missouri Hospital

Association. Theresa’s

first Broadway

connection was through her daughter Laura Morris,

her husband Adam and grandchildren. Longtime

Broadway members will remember Theresa’s

daughter, Sara, who served as our Children’s Ministry

Coordinator, and now lives in Arizona with her family.

Theresa enjoys running, swimming and spending time

with family.

PAGE 9 BROADWAY MINISTRIES

Welcome These New Members to Broadway!

Wednesday, July 26 at 11:30 a.m.

Join us for the Ladies Luncheon at D Rowe’s!

Please rsvp to the church office at

445.5312 by Monday, July 24!

Rocheport Bluegrass

August 5 at 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY FAMILY NEWS & BIRTHDAYS PAGE 10

Continuing RecoveryContinuing RecoveryContinuing Recovery………

... Margaret Berends, Larry Bernard, Louise Larson,

Paul Meyer, Carita Roach, Dorothy Sprouse.

Our Thoughts and Prayers…Our Thoughts and Prayers…Our Thoughts and Prayers…

... To Doug and Leanna Garrison, on the death of

Leanna’s brother-in-law.

... To Rachel Griffin and family, on the death of her aunt.

... To Chris, Kristen and Maggie Meade on the passing

of Chris’ father, Kermit, on June 15.

... To the family of James Pierson. The Rev. Dr. James

Pierson died on June 18, 2017, in Bakersfield, CA. He

served as minister at Broadway Christian Church from

September 1968 to October 1970. Condolences may

be sent to: The Pierson Family; 131 New Stine Road

#501; Bakersfield, CA 93301.

... To David Wallace and Vickie Keeling-Wallace, on the

passing of David’s mother on June 30.

... To Dorthy Grimes and family, on the passing of

husband Glenn Grimes on July 2.

... To Aaron, Terri and Michael Tatum, on the passing of

Aaron’s father on July 5.

... To David and Linda Eagle, on the passing of David’s

brother on July 5.

Celebrating New Life...

... Liliana Amaya Hardaway, daughter of Jalyssa

Hardaway and granddaughter of the late Joan

Hardaway.

... Katie (Saliger) and Kirk Hamby welcomed twin

daughters, Hadley and Harper, on July 3. The twins

were born at 24 weeks, and although they will remain

hospitalized for several weeks, are doing well. Katie

is the daughter of Bill and Judy Saliger.

Thanks Received...

... Thank you so much for the graduation scholarship

and portable phone charger. The senior luncheon

was a wonderful celebration!

Rachel Spurling

Celebrating July Birthdays

7/15 Alex Kirby, Laura Schonhardt, Haden Tate,

Ryan Tate

7/16 Bob Aulgur, Jay Dudley, William Zejda

7/17 Bob Klein, Rick Matheny

7/18 Wayne Dykstra, Andrew Essing, Donna Walter

7/19 Jan Jones, Daniel Lowery, Colleen Smith

7/20 Linda Poehlmann

7/21 Patsy Dalton

7/22 Grace Brotherton, Roger Wilson

7/23 Matt Ballard, Mimi Wenger

7/24 Mary Jane Thorne

7/25 Robert Canine, Jackson Cook, Darren Day, Luci

Fichter

7/26 Kristen Crews, Brooke Ward

7/27 Judy Buckler, Cassie Dykstra, Michelle Marshall

7/28 Tyler Brittain

7/29 Luke Morris, Jackson Winn

7/30 Genevieve Howard

7/31 John Glynn

Celebrating August Birthdays

8/1 Colleen Colaner, Drew Hentges, Dani Jennings

8/2 Jane Johnson, Elizabeth Tate, Jan Varnum

8/3 Britny Birmingham, Rick Frost, Rachel Howard,

Cecelia Kersey, Chris Rainwater, Bob Taylor

8/4 Judith Bodani, Vanessa Horner

8/5 Sarah Thomas

Broadway

BROADWAY NUMBERS

Attendance: June 11, 2017

One service at 10:30 a.m.

Worship Sunday School

10:30 a.m. 262

All God’s Children 8



8:00 40 Nursery thru Pre K 15

9:00 107 K thru 5th grade 20

11:15 174 All God’s Children 8

321 6-12 grades 12

Adults 26

81



8:00 39 Nursery thru Pre K 8

9:00 123 K thru 5th grade 22


360 6-12 grades 12

Adults 41

95

Attendance: July 2, 2017

Rocheport Bluegrass(7/1/17)80


8:00 38 Nursery thru Pre K

9:00 116 K thru 5th grade


378 6-12 grades

Adults 39

Attendance: July 9, 2017


8:00 24 Nursery thru Pre K

9:00 98 K thru 5th grade

11:15 158 All God’s Children

280 6-12 grades

Adults

BROADWAY FINANCIALS AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

REVENUES Total

Budgeted Received Percentage Last Year's Numbers Percentage

OFFERING 2016-2017 At This Time

Pledged Giving $736,432.00 $720,028.17 97.77% $743,478.71 106.40%

Unpledged Giving $83,190.00 $77,981.85 93.74% $80,788.00 142.13%

Loose Offering $9,200.00 $11,268.37 122.48% $11,761.21 144.84%

Sunday School $0.00 $134.77 $40.74

Interest Income $0.00 $145.18 $78.01

Prior Net Activity $6,306.66

TOTAL $828,822.00 $815,865.00 97.68% $836,146.67 109.49%

CURRENT YEAR ACTIVITY: $0.00

EXPENSES Total

Budgeted Expended Percentage Last Year's Numbers Percentage

2016-2017 At This Time

Staff Payroll $535,042.00 $528,330.28 98.75% $514,004.59 98.42%

Administration $49,000.00 $52,249.51 106.63% $48,946.05 99.92%

Children & Youth $9,500.00 $8,123.53 85.51% $7,482.72 103.07%

Connections $1,500.00 -$317.33 -21.15% $1,274.32 98.02%

Discipleship $800.00 $252.69 31.59% $547.10 45.59%

Property $137,111.00 $135,429.42 98.77% $121,079.66 88.96%

Service (MOM) $82,418.00 $80,837.06 97.53% $81,616.00 100.51%

Stewardship $700.00 $426.73 60.96% $695.96 99.42%

Worship $12,751.00 $10,533.11 85.73% $10,227.91 78.68%

TOTAL $828,822.00 $815,865.00 98.44% $785,874.31 96.78%

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Sunday Sermons and Scriptures July 16 Genesis 25: 19-34 For A Pot of Stew

July 23 Genesis 28: 10-19a Little Altars Everywhere July 30 Romans 8: 26-39 What Shall Separate Us?

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