Amplifying a New Dawn
Habakkuk 2:1-3
Rev. Brian Kemp-Schlemmer, Pastor

Rev. Brian Kemp-Schlemmer, Pastor

CCLI 1246056  Streaming License:  CSPL 115114  OneLicence A-740149

Bible Sunday

On Sunday, September 14th Broadway's Third Graders received their first grown up Bibles. As Bibles were presented Ms. Carey offered this blessing on them and the children receiving them.

Dear God,
As we rejoice in this step in your journey with God,
we pray God will guide you, your family, and us
as you use this Holy Bible in your home,
in your church school classes, and in worship.
We will learn together and grow in our love for God's Word.
Amen.

With the Deep Blue Kids Bible, Common English Bible (CEB) version, kids will dive deep into God’s word. This interactive Bible offers illustrations with notes, devotions, Bible trivia, other elements that will get the attention of young minds. Through three life-like kids, young Bible readers discover a thirst for God’s timeless message.

If you are a third grader or older and do not have a Bible or were not available to receive your Bible in worship, we invite you to reach out to Ms. Carey.  Adults, we can help you out also.  Contact the office or Pastor Brian.

Between services on September 14, 2025, Broadway celebrated a milestone birthday for Broadway's 8:30 worship organist.  A cake reception with a card shower was held during the 9:30 hour to recognize Joyce's 90th birthday. 

Joyce wants you all to know how grateful she is with these words...

An award-winning surprise celebration was so beautifully carried out on Sunday to honor my 90^th birthday!   With heart-felt thanks for this opportunity to interact with current and new friends, and to re-affirm my deep desire to continue serving God through music ministry.  This is A NEW DAWN, and as we journey together by faith, I’m privileged (and excited) to be a part of the Broadway family!

Love and Blessings,
Joyce Mynster
Organist

Happy Birthday, Joyce! 

You have been very generous with your donations of school supplies! The ones for Longfellow Elementary School here in Council Bluffs were delivered the first week of school. There are future plans to pack School Kits for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). If you haven't donated and would like to, we are looking for a couple of items that we are short:

• rulers (12 inches; Both customary & metric markings)
• pencil sharpeners (Larger ones with container that holds shavings)

These school kits will be blessed October 26. On November 1st they will be taken to the Iowa Annual Conference In-Gathering in Greenfield, Iowa. From there these kits will be delivered to children across the country and the world where they are needed.

Thank you for your support of this annual collection that provides opportunities so all children can learn.

Longfellow Partnership

Beginning in October, Broadway will collect cold weather gear for the kids at our adopted school, Longfellow Elementary. Our liaison with the school has told us that they appreciate having extra gloves (not mittens) and hats on hand, as the weather gets colder, for the kiddos who forget their winter gear. They also appreciate a few gently used or new coats in varying sizes. If you feel inspired to help, bring your purchases to the church shopping cart.  Any abundance we collect will be shared with Care and Share.

T-shirts, Caps, Decals

Our online store for Broadway logo shirts, caps, and decals has closed. We added to your order so that combined we could meet our minimun.  So, now we have an inventory here for those who might have missed out.  If you are interested, stop in during office hours and see Teresa or visit with Lori and our hospitality team on Sundays. Someone will be able to help you out.

Connect with Broadway Through Our Church App

Click the link below to download the app to your smart phone or tablet.  Once the page loads click on the appropriate store - Google Play (Android) or Apple Store. Once the app downloads, open it and begin your set up.  If your location services are on, broadway-umc should appear in the list of nearby churches.  If you have location off, use 51503 as your zip code.  Click on the Broadway and begin the log in process.  Please use the email associated with your profile in our database.  That should be the same inbox this newsletter is delivered to. From there you can hear the sermon podcast, check out the calendar of events, chat among your groups, and more.

Weekly Schedule

Sunday 9-28

8:30 AM Traditional Worship
9:30 AM Coffee and Conversation (DeLong Lounge)
10:30 AM Contemporary Worship
10:30 AM Sunday School (begin in worship)
5 PM Spiritual Practices (DeLong Lounge)
6 PM Student Life Ministries - Breakthrough (203)
6:45 PM New Way Recovery Group (205)

Monday 9-29

12-2 PM Philip’s Cupboard Open (B-03)
6:30 PM Bibles at Barleys (100 Block)

Wednesday 10-1

Foundations Night Meal and Groups

4-6 PM Philip’s Cupboard Open (B03)
5 PM Women’s Bible Study (DeLong Lounge)
5 PM Meditation and Centering Prayer (Sanctuary)

6:00 PM Community Meal

6:30 PM Broadway Bells Rehearse (B02)
6:45 PM Age Groups and Ministries

• BUMC Kids Faith in Motion (Lower Level)
• Student Life Ministries (2nd floor)
• Adult Small Group (DeLong Lounge

7:30 PM Choir Rehearses (B02)

Thursday 10-2

12:00 PM Soul Food Bible Study for Men (DeLong Lounge)
5:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
7:00 PM Gospel/Dixieland Band Rehearsal (B02)

Friday 10-3

Office Closed
12-2 PM Philip’s Cupboard Open (B03)

Saturday 10-4

9 AM United Women in Faith (205)
10 AM Parent to Parent Under God (DeLong Lounge)

Sunday 10-5

8:30 AM and 10:30 AM Worship; 9:30 AM Coffee Hour
5 PM Spiritual Practices (DeLong Lounge)
6 PM Student Life Youth - Breakthrough (203)
6:45 PM New Way Recovery Group (205)