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Not So Far straight

Distance is on the mind these days. “Social distancing” will surely be among the top “Words of the Year” for 2020. Are we too close? Are we far enough apart? We name the challenges of long-distance relationships and sometimes exchange “absence” in the phrase saying instead: “Distance makes the heart grow fonder.” When we think of our culture today from the pandemics of COVID and racism to the distance we’ve known given polemic political stripes, it’s hard to imagine the hope, peace, joy, and love of the Advent season to come all that close this year. We might quickly quip when thinking of any of those joyous seasonal wonders, “Well, not so far!” But… the gift of Christmas is the love of Christ comes close. Maybe these realities are not so far after all.

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Welcome to Broadway 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. The congregation of Broadway Christian Church proclaims that we are a place of welcome to all, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, physical or mental ability, political stance, socioeconomic background, criminal history, or theological perspective. We welcome all to this congregation, to Christ's table, and to service within the church. We recognize the faith, baptism and spiritual gifts of all Christians and those yearning to know Christ and celebrate that we are all children of God, striving to do God's will. Broadway Christian Church is an open and affirming place for all God's children. Virtual Worships for the Remainder of 2020 Dear Broadway Family and Friends, Alongside our neighbors in the city of Columbia, we are watching the ongoing struggle with COVID-19. Broadway members and friends have suffered with the virus, and healthcare workers continue to express exhaustion as hospital beds are sparse and resources are strained. While our staff remains healthy, and our congregational practices are the safest possible, we wish not to further complicate community focus in the coming weeks as COVID counts elevate rapidly. We are not afraid. We trust the proven protocols that our COVID Advisory Team has crafted for safe community engagement. It is, however, out of a spirit of love for our community that we have decided to cease in-person worship gatherings until the end of the year. Pastorally, we lament this reality knowing our gathering for worship has been meaningful and uplifting for all who have come. We look forward to the next time we can gather again safely. We will continue our worship experience virtually on our YouTube Channel each Sunday with two differerent expressions of our worship experience. Traditional Worship - premieres at 9 a.m. each Sunday Contemporary Worship - premieres at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday Daybreak Worship - part of both worship experiences Virtual Sunday School and Small Group options will also continue each Sunday. Zoom@Noon with our pastoral team will continue every Monday. Our prayers are full for each of you and for the promised end of this trying season of separation. We believe it is coming and with new vision to unfold in 2021, we believe the best is yet to come. In Christ's Love, Mark Briley, Terry Overfelt, John DeLaporte Sunday, December 6, 2020 The Second Sunday of Advent Not So Far: Peace Isaiah 40:1-11 Theme Verse: "Speak tenderly to Jersusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid..."(Isaiah 40:2) Concept: Most of us are pretty sensitive about our personal space, especially from those who tend to grate on our nerves. Speaking of such a relationship, one person said, "The sun is 91-million miles away; not too far; not too close. Be like that." As a nation upended; restless in mind, body, and spirit; peace has not been a close companion in 2020. The prophet Isaiah cried out to God in such a time; crying for peace after such a long season of undue pain and division. Are we due for such a time of peace ourselves? Not so far, it seems. Could the Prince of Peace come thorugh now? Is there something more for us to do? Song: "Heal the World" by Michael Jackson Graphic used with permission of Jenny McGee *Join us virtually in worship at 9 a.m. -Traditional* or at 10:30 a.m. - Contemporary, on Broadway's YouTube Channel *Advent Daily Devotions* Each day during Advent, one of our church family will share their thoughts. Click on each day's devotion and spent a few minutes reflecting with another from our faith community. Day 1 - November 29 - John DeLaporte Day 2 - November 30 - Deb Carr
*Blue Christmas Harp and Healing* This month's Harp and Healing will be virtual on Tuesday, December 1, at 5:30 p.m. Grief and loss are keenly felt during the holidays, and this worship will focus on those feelings with the music and spoken word focused to being support. Maria Trevor, playing her harp in our sanctuary, will provide beautiful music with Scriptures and the spoken work offered by our ministers. Click HERE to view Blue Christmas Harp and Healing. To view the November Harp and Healing Worship, click HERE. *Click HERE to watch the video about our Tree of Hope* Please follow this LINK for our Virtual Tree of Hope and find a child (or a few children) to bless this holiday season! This year, we are partnering with Coyote Hills, West Middle School, Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary, and the Center for Early Education North. The Tree of Hope has moved to an accessible spot just inside the church's front doors. This makes it possible for anyone to walk under the portico, take a picture of the QR code through the door window, and then find the list of children with whom we are sharing. Items may be dropped off outside the main doors of the church during office hours. Please call the church office (573.445.5312) when leaving the gifts, so they can be received quickly. We will collect the items until December 13. Please be sure to clearly label the front of your gift with the child's name. How wonderful to share the blessings of God with our community.
The Red Kettle Bell Is Calling You Click HERE to learn all about it and enjoy our Broadway Actors Team, too.

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