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February 19

Broadway United Methodist Church
Blueprints for Lent

This Sunday's Worship

February 22, 2026

The First Sunday in Lent
Matthew 4:1-11
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.

Rockin' Around the Clock

Rockin' Around the Clock

A Fundraiser to Restart the Tower Clock - Friday, April 17, 2026

Looking for something unique to do on a Friday night? You don’t want to miss a fun evening for the whole family. Go back in time with this Rockin’ Around the Clock Party and help be a part of history as we join community members in helping to revive this historic landmark.   

For more infomation visit:

http://broadwayunitedmethodist.com/events/rockin-around-the-clock/2026-04-17

Event Details and Online Ticket Reservations
A Little Hope and Faith

A Little Hope and Faith

Longest Night Reflection - Wednesday, February 18, 2026

“God can restore what is broken and change it into something amazing. All you need is faith.”
Joel 2:25

“But as for me, I will always have hope.”
Psalm 71:14

“Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.
Put on my yoke, and learn from me. I’m gentle and humble. And you will find rest for yourselves.
My yoke is easy to bear, and my burden is light”.
Matthew 11:28-30.

One of the biggest sources of grief for me has been my inability to become a mom. More than
anything, I wanted to have my own kids. Unfortunately, it was not in the cards for us.

Over the years it has made me bitter, angry, jealous- all of the things. It was hard to justify it as real “grief” because I didn’t lose a person. I didn’t have a miscarriage, or a stillbirth or anything like that. But
I lost the dream I had since I was a little girl. I would get so angry when people would say things
like “it will happen when you least expect it! When you stop trying/adopt/fill in the blank here, it
will happen!”. My personal favorite is “God just didn’t mean for you to have kids”. That was
always the most hurtful. My faith has always been important to me, so why would God not let
me have the one thing I desired more than anything?

For more infomation visit:

http://broadwayunitedmethodist.com/blog/a-little-hope-and-faith

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Carson United Methodist Hosts Prayer Retreat

Carson United Methodist Hosts Prayer Retreat

ROOTED IN FAITH - A Prayer Retreat

Announcements

Announcements

Basket Auction

As part of Broadway's fundraiser for the tower clock repairs, we will be holding a silent auction of gift baskets.  If you or your ministry or small group would like to put together a basket, please see Shannon, Kasey, or leave a message for them with the church office. 

[Suggested Gift Basket Ideas]

Community Sing

Sundays at 2:00 PM in the Sanctuary

Sing for hope and justice. Lift your voice. Build community.
All voices welcome. No experience needed.

Lenten Spiritual Retreat
Saturday February 21 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Examine our habits and spiritual disciplines as we engage with God through the lens of our own 'wilderness' experiences. We'll encounter God through imaginative reading of scripture, prayer through art, contemplative silence, and more. No experience necessary, only an open mind and heart!
[RSVP] not required yet helpful as we plan.

Church Use

Looking for space to host your event?

Broadway does rent out the DeLong Lounge and the Fellowship Hall.

Prices are :
$25 - DeLong Lounge 
$50 - Fellowship Hall

Please contact Lori at 402-639-7103 or office@broadwayunitedmethodist.com if you are interested or have any questions.

For anyone thinking of graduation parties, space is still available.

In the Mail

I'd like to thank all those who sent me cards, texts, and good withes for my 90th birthday. My church family is a true blessing to me.
~Macyl Reeves

Next Week at Broadway

Friday 2-20-26
Office Closed
Philip's Cupboard will be closed today.

Saturday 2-21-26
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Spiritual Retreat (Sanctuary and DeLong Lounge)

Sunday 2-22-26
The First Sunday in Lent
8:30 AM Traditional Worship
9:30 AM Coffee and Conversation (DeLong Lounge)
10:30 AM Contemporary Worship/Sunday School (begin in worship)
2:00 PM Community Sing (DeLong Lounge) - Training meeting
5:00 PM Spiritual Practices for previous participants (DeLong Lounge)
6:00 PM Student Life Ministries - Breakthrough (203)
6:45 PM New Way Recovery Group (205)

Monday 2-23-26
12-2 PM Philip’s Cupboard Open (B-03)
6:30 PM Bibles at Barleys (100 Block)

Wednesday 2-25-26
4-6 PM Philip’s Cupboard Open (B-03)
5:00 PM Meditation and Contemplation (Sanctuary)
5:00 PM Women’s Book Study (DeLong Lounge) - All are welcome.
6:00 PM Community Meal (Fellowship Hall)
6:30 PM Broadway Bells Rehearsal (B-02)
6:30 PM Storytellers Workshop (205)
6:45 PM Group and Ministries for All Ages
*Kids Faith in Motion (Lower Level)
*Student Life Youth (2nd Floor)
*Adult Small Group (DeLong Lounge)
7:30 PM Broadway Choir Rehearsal (B02)

Thursday 2-26-26
12:00 PM Soul Food for Men (DeLong Lounge) - All are welcome.
5:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

Friday 2-27-26
Office Closed
12-2 PM Philip’s Cupboard Open (B-02)

Saturday 2-28-26
10:00 AM Parent to Parent Under God (DeLong Lounge)

Sunday 3-1-26
The 2nd Sunday in Lent
8:30 AM Traditional Worship
9:30 AM Coffee and Conversation (DeLong Lounge)
10:30 AM Contemporary Worship/Sunday School (begin in worship)
12:00 PM All Staff Meeting (DeLong Lounge)
2:00 PM Community Sing (Sanctuary)
6:00 PM Student Life Ministries - Breakthrough (203)
6:45 PM New Way Recovery Group (205)

For more infomation visit:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=b2ZmaWNlQGJyb2Fkd2F5dW5pdGVkbWV0aG9kaXN0LmNvbQ

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