Dear Friends,

I want to share with you the unique observation point that serving as a Deacon Chair has allowed me to have. I have concluded that church, our church, can be compared to both a busy ant colony and a finely tuned clock. 

Ant colonies have multiple members that cooperate to accomplish extraordinary feats. From my view, this is what I see on any given Sunday. Our Facilities Manager has the building open early, makes coffee, and sets up tables and condiments in the Atrium.

In our last edition of the Broadway Beacon, we hinted that a new look for the newsletter was on its way. This issue is the first installment of our monthly newsletters!

Inside this issue, you will find updates and events coming up in the month of February. In future editions, you will see “look back” segments, where we share pictures and reflections on events that took place over the prior month.

We periodically send out timely announcements relevant to the church congregation through the REACH Alert system. If you aren't currently registered for this service, please visit www.reachalert.com. Click on “Create an account.” Our network is “Broadway Baptist Church,” and your role is “member.” If you do not utilize the internet, you may call REACH Alert at 877.307.9313 to register.

INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSING POLICY

Broadway Baptist Church is concerned with the safety and well-being of all of its members and employees.

First Friday Flick

Friday, March 2, 1 p.m., E-204

Each month, there will be a First Friday Flick - a fun time to enjoy a movie with your LifeTimers friends. Come join us for a good movie each First Friday of the month at no charge. And there's popcorn, too! Call the church office at 502.895.2459 by Wednesday, February 28, to RSVP.

Dear Friends,

Happy New Year! I want to thank you all for your faithfulness to our church during this past year. We have been blessed by each of your efforts. The year 2018 holds vast potential for Broadway Baptist to continue to be a place where people are led to live out their Christian faith through worship, fellowship, and service. I believe that sharing of information about what is happening in our church is vital for unity and harmony. I share these messages with you to keep you up-to-date on what is happening  in our church, and to give you an opportunity to ask me for clarification or additional information.

As of the writing of this article, we have received more than $74,000 toward the $60,000 we borrowed on our line of credit. (The surplus will be used to take care of any deficit we might have from 2017. Final  figures for last year will be available by the end of this month.) Although it was a very “low key” effort, so many responded with generosity and commitment. I do not know the names of those who participated or amounts that were given by any individuals. That, of course, is exactly as it should be. Giving records are strictly confidential.

Sanctuary Flowers

Many thanks to those who sponsored flowers for our worship services in 2017 through our         Flower Ministry. We have the following dates available in 2018: January 28, April 8, May 6, June 10, June 17, July 15, July 22, August 12, October 14, and November 11. If you would like to  sponsor a flower arrangement, please contact the church office at 502.895.2459. If you have a    particular Sunday for which you have sponsored flowers on an ongoing basis in the past, please verify these dates with the office.