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You’re familiar with the old adage: “if

you give a man a fish, you’ll feed him for a

day. But if you teach a man to fish, you’ll

feed him for a lifetime.” Thankfully, the

notion of sustainable giving is catching on.

With books such as When Helping Hurts

becoming more popular, all of us are

trying to be more responsible with the way

in which we help people.

Having lived and worked in poor

communities in Central America for more

than 15 years, I’ve had the opportunity to

see examples of helping that hurts as well

as helping that brings about lasting community

transformation.

In one community of El Salvador, a new adage might

be merited: “If you give a pastor a chicken, you’ll feed

him for a day. But, if you give Pastor Felix Amaya a

dozen chickens and access to training, he’ll turn them

into a sustainable economic development program that

benefited 94 families with $238,000 of poultry and egg

sales in 2017.” Ok, maybe that doesn’t roll off the tongue

as well as the old saying, but it is true nonetheless.

Part of your pledges and gifts at Broadway helped to

expand this program in 2015. A group from Broadway

even went down and worked alongside entrepreneurial

families to help build chicken barns so they could expand

production.

However, I imagine that very few of you at Broadway

knew about the impact that your gifts

have had in El Salvador. Similarly, it

would be impossible for any of us to

fathom the ongoing, exponential impact

that our pledges and gifts make each

year in all areas of this amazing ministry.

Over the past several weeks during

our annual stewardship drive, we’ve

been hearing about how God‘s provision

is overflowing for us, in us and through

us. The success of this poultry and egg

initiative in El Salvador is just one of the

countless ways that God’s provision is

indeed overflowing through us.

Your annual pledges are needed to keep the impact

overflowing!

Please make your annual pledge online or at the

church by May 6, Consecration Sunday.

David McGee, Stewardship Co-Chair

www.broadwaychristian.net Volume XL0VI, Number 11 May 2, 2018

Are You Ready to Share PIE with Broadway? Page 3

More Than A Home Habitat VBS!

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Friends and Family News

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IINSIDENSIDE BBROADWAYROADWAY

Consecration Sunday Is May 6

If You Give A Pastor A Chicken...

Testimonios. That was the

Spanish word projected on the

screen sometime after the sermon.

It signified the beginning of that part

of the worship service.

Testimonies.

The evening worship was in a

barrio and the contemporary music

was from electric youth culture. The other parts of the

service were quite familiar – psalms, scripture,

prayers, message. The Mexican church extended

warm hospitality to their North American guests.

But then it was time for testimonies, a kind of open

mic night for the grateful. In our fairly private culture

you only hang out your personal laundry in the most

intimate of circles. But in communal culture the whole

community is involved with the individual and vice-

versa. Uno por todo y todo por uno. In truth, I doubt if

any person sharing their testimony was sharing

something new, something folks didn’t already know.

But that wasn’t the point.

Testimonies allowed the community the privilege of

sharing the sorrows and struggles of their brothers

and sisters. And especially to hear how faith

was the ingredient that allowed them to

survive and endure. Especially that. It was

an opportunity to give praise to God. The

pastor finally had to bring all that

effusiveness to a close. But he did it

gracefully and with wit.

We experience that same caring in

different ways. And what a difference it makes. One of

the key findings of trauma studies is the role of

community. If a person is left to handle a trauma in

isolation or in secret they very often adjust poorly to

post-trauma life. When trustworthy community

surrounds persons who have been traumatized –

especially right after the event – the likelihood of

strong recovery is very good.

“All the believers were together and they shared all

things in common.”(Acts 2:44) “Rejoice with those who

rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” (Romans

12:15) “We are the body of Christ and individually

members of it.” (I Corinthians 12:27)

Testimonios. Life together. Yes indeed.

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

Nick Larson has

left the building—but

only for a month!

Nick is taking his

sabbatical leave

during the month of May. For one month, he will be

able to sleep in (until the kids wake him up); read

books (until the kids push into his lap); and rest up

(until the kids need his immediate attention)!

For the members of Broadway, it will mean that

Nick will not respond to email or text messages

during his time apart from us. Please respect this

important time to recharge, and if you need

assistance, please contact the church office,

445.5312.

Pastor Nick Takes A

Sabbatical Break in May

The conclusion of our

Stewardship Emphasis this

Sunday is a reminder to not

only return your pledge card

for the 2018-2019 church

year, but to review your

current year’s pledged giving status.

Broadway’s operating budget is derived from

previous year’s revenue and growth projections derived

from historical giving information. As we approach the

end of our fiscal year on June 30, please ensure that

your pledge is current. You may do this through logging

into your online account, or contact Ingrid, 445.5312, for

assistance.

Time to Review Your

Pledge for 2017-2018

The papers are signed, and it is now official—

Broadway is the Partner in Education for the Center for

Early Learning-North!

The Center is located on Smiley Lane (next to

Lange Middle School), and contains classrooms and

offices for Columbia Public Schools’ Title One

Preschool program, Parents As Teachers, special

education preschool classes, screening rooms and

treatment rooms for speech, occupational and physical

therapy appointments. It is a big building with a lot

going on all of the time—but the teachers and

administrators are always ready for a knee-high hug

from a preschooler!

Mission and Outreach

Ministry (MOM) is still

developing plans on how

Broadway can best assist

the school. We have

already taken several

boxes of food for the

Parent Pantry, and will

take cleaning and laundry

supplies collected at our

May First Sunday for

Food drive. We plan to do

similar drives when school begins in the fall.

The picture above is the preschool’s Book Box.

The Box is usually open every 2-3 weeks, with

students allowed to choose one or two books for their

personal library. It is a safe bet that books collected

at our Habitat Sale will find their way into the Book

Box—and into children’s hands and homes. For many

of the children at the Center, these are the first books

they can call their own.

MOM encourages all of our members and friends to

look for good, used preschool

books at garage sales during the

summer months. Beginning next

fall, we will make available

Scholastic book order forms,

which is an easy way to order

inexpensive books for young

children. Stay tuned!

The Center also would like volunteer readers for

the preschool classrooms. This would mean reading

one-on-one with a child, not to a large group. The

children enjoy the individual attention, and it is a great

way to get to know these precious little ones!

There are SO many ways we can help these

children, their families and the staff and teachers at the

Center. If you have questions or would like to become

involved in the planning process, please contact a

member of MOM or Debby at 445.5312.

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It’s Back to School for Broadway!

How You Can Help at the Center for Early Learning

The idea was a good and

simple one—to continue the

celebration of Broadway’s thirty

years of Habitat outreach with a

Habitat Vacation Bible School. But

since our Children’s Ministry team

couldn’t find the perfect VBS

Habitat program, the team decided

to go DIY!

During the week of July 23-26,

Broadway children and friends are

invited to an original VBS program, centering on the

important work done by Habitat for Humanity. More Than

A Home VBS will give children aged four through those

who have completed fifth grade, a chance for hands-on

construction projects and why Habitat’s work is a great

example of caring for our neighbors.

New this year—an after-VBS child care option,

modeled after the public school’s Adventure Club

program. There are only 25 spots

available for the after-VBS care,

which will provide professional

childcare until 6:00 p.m.. The cost

for this program is $100, which

includes the $25 VBS registration

fee. It is very important to register

your child early if you would like to

use this new option.

VBS registration brochures are

available at the Welcome Center

and in the church office. This year’s registration fee is

$25, and includes a Habitat for Humanity t-shirt. You may

also use the registration brochure to sign up as a VBS

volunteer group or craft leader, or to sign up for the drama

team. Please return your child’s registration form by July

1.

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More Than A House—A Habitat VBS at Broadway!

The Pentecost Special Offering is one of six

annual Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

designated offerings. The Pentecost Special

Offering promotes the growth of new churches in

the United States and around the world. Our

denomination’s 20/20 Vision calls for new churches,

new mission and new believers—your offering will

help make that Vision a reality.

Pentecost Special

Offering Is May 20

Broadway’s 60+ Group will meet

on Monday, May 21 and welcome

Dr. Linda Godwin, a retired NASA

astronaut, as their luncheon

speaker. During her time with

NASA, Linda spent 38 days in

space, including 10 space walks!

If you plan to attend the luncheon, please return the rsvp

form to Darlene Miles by May 13.

Plans have also been made for a trip to Branson on

October 17-18. A variety of activities are available, including

a visit to the new Bass Pro Aquarium and Outdoor Museum.

The price of the trip will depend on the activities chosen by

each participant. Reservations for the trip are due by

Wednesday, May 16.

An Out-of-This-World

Guest for 60+ Luncheon

BROADWAY MINISTRIES

C A L E N D A R On Sunday,

June 10, we will

gather for one

worship service at

10:30 a.m. in the

Sanctuary—and it

is always a good

Sunday morning

when we are all

together! But June 10 is going to be the Sunday when we gather

to celebrate another awesome year of ministry at Broadway—our

Annual Meeting and Chicken Dinner!

The Annual Meeting and Chicken Dinner will be held in the

Christian Life Center (CLC). There will be a brief program to

recognize staff members’ anniversaries, to thank our outgoing

Board officers, Elders and Deacons, and to welcome our new

Board and Sunday servants. And, of course, there will be a

delicious fried or roasted chicken dinner, with your potluck sides

and desserts to make it a meal. Check your church mailbox later

in May for details on the lunch.

We hope to see you there as we celebrate another year of

ministry together!

Saturday, May 5

5:00 p.m. Rocheport Bluegrass

Sunday, May 6

12:15 p.m. El Salvador Mission Team

Meeting

Junior Youth Fellowship

3:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Disciples Basketball

Youth Ministry Team Meeting

Monday, May 7

Noon Caregivers’ Support Group

7:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Team

Meeting

Wednesday, May 9

7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal

Thursday, May 10

6:00 p.m. Ensemble rehearsal

Friday, May 11

2:00 P.m. Critical Conversation Book

Study

Sunday, May 13

Mother’s Day

Dedication of Infant & Young Children

Tuesday, May 15

7:00 p.m. Critical Conversation Book

Study

Thursday, May 17

6:00 p.m. Ensemble rehearsal

7:00 p.m. Odds ‘N Ends Craft Group

Sunday, May 20

Pentecost

Baptism Sunday

Rocheport Bluegrass

May 5 at 5:00 p.m.

Put the Annual Meeting On

Your Summer Calendar!

BROADWAY FAMILY NEWS & BIRTHDAYS PAGE 6

Continuing RecoveryContinuing RecoveryContinuing Recovery………

... Carole Braun, Connie Johnson, Paul Meyer, Dorothy

Sorrels, Jack Sulltrop, Emmett Wright.

Congratulations to Our College Graduates...

… to Stephanie Hildebrand, daughter of Carolyn Ezzell, who

will graduate from Columbia College with an Associate

Degree in Nursing, as a Registered Nurse.

... to Mallory Schmidt, granddaughter of Jean Taylor, who will

graduate from Maryville University with a B.A. in Psychology,

minoring in Rehabilitation Counseling. Mallory plans to

attend the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the fall to purse

a Master’s in Education.

... to Caroline Meinzenbach, granddaughter of Jim and Sandy

Ollar, who will graduate from the University of Missouri with a

B.A. in Graphic Design. Caroline plans to work in the Kansas

City area. The Ollars also had a high school graduation this

spring—granddaughter Kate Meinzenbach will graduate from

Blue Valley High School. Kate plans to attend MU this fall. .

Our Thoughts and Prayers...

... to Beverly and Jack Tierney, on the death of her brother-in-

law.

… to Leanna and Doug Garrison, on the death of Leanna’s

sister.

… to Chris, Maura and Daniel Hull and Cheryl Shigaki, on the

death of Chris’ father,

… to Alan and Betty Volkart, on the death of Alan’s brother.

… to Robin and Stephen Jones and Wren and John Roark,

on the passing of their father, Don Rowland.

… to Barbara McLay and Sandy and Rick Henderson, on the

death of Barbara and Sandy’s mother, Pat Lewis, on April

23.

Thanks Received…

...The Stallman’s, Jim, Sandy, Heidi, Aidan, and Cameron

want to thank you for all the kindness given after Heidi’s fire

and Jim’s surgery. Caring people make the journey so much

easier.

Celebrating May Birthdays…

5/1 Ross Hammer, Hilda Moore

5/2 Marty Gibbons, Mahyedeh Hall, Sandra

Henderson, Diana Larson, Orinda Prell

5/3 Mary Regan

5/4 Kristin Meade, Richard Muzzy

5/5 Margaret Day, Dan Miller

5/6 Nancy Fuchs, Tom Luckenbill

5/7 Kathy Carson, Chris Graham, Wanda Powell

5/8 Adele Fritz, Larry Kersey, Jack Taylor

5/9 Lydia Huntley

5/10 Tim Espy, Scott Fritz, C.J. Phillips

5/11 Janice Henson, Pat Miles, Trenton Reed

5/12 Kellen Sapp, Ransom Stamps, Cindy Zirrillo

5/14 Resa Kerns, Jonah Larsen, Rob Weir

5/15 Lee Boyle, Tricia Crews, Caren Griffin, Sandy

Ollar, Jackson Wesley

5/16 Tucker Flottman, Morgan Stephenson

5/17 Charlotte Browning, Susan Donley, Shawna

Schulte

5/18 Mara Zaner, Stephanie Zaner

5/19 Michelle Kersey, Samuel Schepker, Kahlea

Wilson

5/20 Gertie Combs

5/21 Brian Howard, Debby Graham

5/22 Sidney Billstein, Roger Fisher, Clint Muzzy,

Linda Rouse, Jack Tierney

5/23 Cheryl Shigaki

5/24 Melanie Karrick

5/25 Cindy Berends, Virginia Fisher, Norma Miller,

Blake Naughton

5/26 Betty Sapp

5/27 Gina Muzzy, Vicki Williams

5/28 Dustin Overfelt, Hannah Overfelt

5/29 Whitney Moore

5/30 Sam Fisher, Myles Hinkel

5/31 Linda Knollenberg

Celebrating June Birthdays

6/1 Wanda Angel, Renee Terrell, Cordelia Willard

6/2 Lilliana Hardaway, Tim Kersey

6/3 Ellen Dutton, Liam Dutton, Sophia Dutton,

Lorraine Hilgedick, Faith Jacson, Barbara

Priest, Cody Rauch

6/5 Jack Poston, Steve Westgate

6/6 Maddie Grueber

6/7 David Flottman, Jenny Lybeck-Brown,

Marilise Stamps, Susan Taylor

6/9 Deb Carr

BROADWAY NUMBERS

Attendance: April 8 , 2018

Rocheport Bluegrass (4/7/2018)

Worship Sunday School

8:00 35 Nursery thru Pre K 5

9:00 115 K thru 5th grade 25

11:15 270 All God’s Children 25

420 6-12 grades 19

Adults 55

129

Attendance: April 15, 2018





313 6-12 grades 15

Adults 66

134



8:00 37 Nursery thru Pre K

9:00 115 K thru 5th grade

11:15 201 All God’s Children

353 6-12 grades

Adults 72






386 6-12 grades 18

Adults

BROADWAY FINANCIALS AS OF APRIL 30, 2018

REVENUES

Total

Budgeted Received Percentage Last Year's Numbers Percentage

OFFERING 2017-2018 At This Time

Pledged Giving $769,410.00 $622,732.99 80.94% $595,247.17 80.82%

Unpledged Giving $94,476.74 $53,167.00 56.27% $66,574.85 80.03%

Loose Offering $10,841.00 $8,580.96 79.15% $9,195.56 99.95%

Sunday School $0.00 $54.04 $118.56

Interest Income $0.00 $137.52 $115.57

TOTAL $874,727.74 $684,672.51 78.27% $671,251.71 80.99%

CURRENT YEAR ACTIVITY: -$5,125.40

EXPENSES

Total

Budgeted Expended Percentage Last Year's Numbers Percentage

2017-2018 At This Time

Staff Payroll $563,299.62 $462,951.09 82.18% $440,453.52 82.32%

Administration $51,300.00 $43,484.27 84.76% $42,615.10 86.97%

Children & Youth $14,325.00 $6,944.79 48.48% $5,398.05 56.82%

Fellowship $1,500.00 $1,082.39 72.16% -$117.45 -7.83%

Discipleship $800.00 $36.43 4.55% $237.26 29.66%

Property $137,111.00 $112,160.18 81.80% $115,909.98 84.54%

Mission & Outreach $87,473.00 $52,912.65 60.49% $54,564.60 65.83%

Stewardship $700.00 $538.97 76.99% $154.72 22.10%

Worship $18,219.12 $9,687.14 53.17% $8,842.99 71.97%

TOTAL $874,727.74 $689,797.91 78.86% $668,058.77 80.60%

Wednesday, May 23

at D Rowes 11:30 a.m.

All Women of Broadway are invited!

Please RSVP to 445.5312 by

Monday, May 21.

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Sunday Sermons and Scriptures May 6 Consecration Sunday II Corinthians 9:1-12 God’s Overflowing Love Through Us May 13 Mother’s Day/Dedication of Infants & Young Children Luke 8:19-21 What Does Jesus Mean By Family? May 20 Pentecost Baptism Sunday Acts 2:1-21 Spiritual Climate Change May 27 John 3:1-17 The Wind Blows Where It Will

June 3 Mark 2:23-36 Breaking the Law to Do the Right Thing Senior Minister Tim Carson

Associate Minister Nick Larson

Associate Minister Terry Overfelt

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