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November 20, 2025

Broadway United Methodist Church
Claiming God's Beloved

This Sunday's Worship

January 11, 2026

Baptism of the Lord Sunday
Claiming God's Beloved
Matthew 3:13-17
Rev. Brian Kemp-Schlemmer, Pastor

Sunday worship at 8:30 & 10:30 AM.  Sunday School for kids PreK-5th grade held during the 10:30 service - begin with us in the Sanctuary

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Last Week's Message - Epiphany
Epiphany

Epiphany

Unexpected Guests at a Baby Shower

Have you ever gone to see a new baby?  Maybe even a long-awaited baby? Did you take a baby gift? Have you ever done this for a baby or toddler that you didn’t know? A complete stranger? These are questions we explored Sunday morning when we discussed how truly unique the wise men were. They traveled a very long distance and brought weird but expensive gifts for a baby they didn’t even know. The whole story is quite unorthodox.

It's similar to “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” where 6 child siblings bully their way into the famous church Christmas pageant. They take all the lead parts – Mary, Joseph, the angel and the three wise men. Along the way, they have a lot of questions about the entire Christmas story because they’ve never heard it before.

And while they’re interested in the story, ...

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Broadway Storytellers Workshop

Broadway Storytellers Workshop

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Join Dirk Waller and Summer Kemp-Schlemmer in this 8 week exploration of storycrafting and performance. We will talk about how great storytelling impacts our communities, brainstorm inspiring themes, and craft our individual tales for small group presentation.

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Cookie Walk Is a Sweet Success

Cookie Walk Is a Sweet Success

What a success Broadway's United Women in Faith Cookie Walk was! Thank you! Over 200 dozen of cookies, candies, and treats were donated by 40 bakers (11 of those being new). About 140 boxes were packed and many more treats purchased at our Bake Sale on Sunday. We also want to thank you for your generous cash gifts. Look for over $1300 to be used for a project at Broadway. 

United Women in Faith

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Announcements

Announcements

Card Shower
Macyl Reeves will celebrate her 90th birthday on February 4th. Macyl's family has invited her Broadway family to participate in a card shower to celebrate. Her address is 94 Wenwood Circle, CB, IA 51503.

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Winter 2026 Mini-Ministry Book

Next Week at Broadway

Friday 1-9-26

Office Closed
12-2 PM Philip's Cupboard Open

Saturday 1-10-26

10:00 AM Parent to Parent Under God (DeLong Lounge)

Sunday 1-11-26

Baptism of the Lord
8:30 AM Traditional Worship
9:30 AM Coffee and Conversation (DeLong Lounge)
10:30 AM Contemporary Worship/Sunday School (begin in worship)
6:00 PM Student Life Ministries - Breakthrough (203)
6:45 PM New Way Recovery Group (205)

Monday 1-12-26

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

Tuesday 1-13-26

12:00 PM Caring Congregation Team

Wednesday 1-14-26

4-6 PM Philip’s Cupboard Open
5:00 PM Meditation and Contemplation (Sanctuary)
5:00 PM Women’s Book Study (DeLong Lounge)
6:00 PM Community Meal (Fellowship Hall)
6:30 PM Bell Rehearsal (B02)
6:30 PM Storytellers’ Workshop (DeLong Lounge)
6:45 PM Kids Faith in Motion (Lower Level); Student Life (2nd Floor);
               Adult Small Group (205)
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal (B02)

Thursday 1-15-26

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

Friday 1-16-26

Office Closed
12-2 PM Philip’s Cupboard Open

Saturday 1-17-26

9:00 AM Fellowship Hall Reservd

Sunday 1-18-26

8:30 AM Traditional Worship
9:30 AM Coffee and Conversation (DeLong Lounge)
10:30 AM Contemporary Worship/Sunday School (begin in worship)
6:00 PM Student Life Ministries - Breakthrough (203)
6:45 PM New Way Recovery Group (205)

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