The Spire
April 24, 2025
OUR MISSION
Seeking, Growing, and Serving with Unconditional Love and Acceptance.
Inside this issue...
- Welcome to the Family, Hope
- Holy Week and Easter in Pictures
- New! Parenting Group Debuts on May 3rd
- Student Life Youth Pancake Feed
- Scholarship Deadline is Wednesday
- Announcements: Meal Train Request, Celebrate CB sign up, and April Trivia
Worship Times
Sundays 8:30 & 10:30 AM
This Week
Confirmation Sunday
John 20:19-31
The Opposite of Faith
Rev. Brian Kemp-Schlemmer, Pastor
Welcome to the Family, Hope
On Sunday, March 30th we welcomed Hope Jenson into the family of faith. Hope was baptized surrounded by her family at home and in the church.
Pastor Brian invited all the children up as we all extended a hand toward the font to bless the waters of baptism.
Later in the Service of Baptism we all restated our commitment:
With God's help we will proclaim the good news
and live according to the example of Christ.
We will surround Hope
with a community of love and forgiveness,
that she may grow in her trust of God,
and be found faithful in her service to others.
We will pray for her,
that she may be a true disciple
who walks in the way that leads to life.
and live according to the example of Christ.
We will surround Hope
with a community of love and forgiveness,
that she may grow in her trust of God,
and be found faithful in her service to others.
We will pray for her,
that she may be a true disciple
who walks in the way that leads to life.
Holy Week and Easter in Pictures
Maunday Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday
Thank you to Toni and Garry for the lovely lily arrangement for Easter morning. Gifts to purchase this year's lilies were given in memory and in honor of the following...
- In memory of Jim Andersen from Lori Andersen
- In memory of Alex B. Cline and Mert Swanson & In honor of Marie L. Swanson by Kelle, Austin, & Brandon Cline
- In memory of Jacki Miller, Henry Bullion, and Sam Schamm by Leonard & Kaye Swanson
- In memory of Mick Freeman by The Freemans
- In memory of Bill Phillips by Sharon Phillips
- In memory of John Roberts by Kasey & Danny Hale
- In memory of our parents by Tim & Joyce Koontz
- In memory of Helen Bryson by Jan Moore
- In memory of family members by Randy & Johnny Lynn Williams
- In memory of Carroll Killion and Bisbee family by Dorothy Killion
- In memory of our parents John & June Metz and Rudy & Roselyn Fiala and our siblings Sharon Fiala Tidd, Judy Fiala Malnick, and Michael Metz by John & Joanne Metz
- In memory of my parents Jerry & Sherry Busick by Julie Flora
- In memory of George Smith by Shirley Smith
- In memory of my parents by Carol Haas
- In memory of Pam Spanier and Marcia Schultz by Kathie & Ray Davis
- In memory of beloved family and friends by Dave & Teresa Fletcher
New! Parenting Group Forming at Broadway
Aliyah Richling, Spiritual Director
Parent to Parent Under God
Saturday May 3rd at 10:00 AM
DeLong Lounge at Broadway United Methodist church
Are you looking for guidance and support while on the parenting journey? Join our supportive group for parents of children of any age! We'll connect you with others, share practical advice, and provide a safe space to explore your parenting journey.
Benefits:
* Connect with other parents: Find mutual understanding and build a support network.
* Share experiences: Learn from each other's successes and struggles.
* Access helpful resources: Explore tips and tools for navigating parenting challenges.
May 3rd will be our initial meeting, with more dates to come! Childcare will be provided! For questions and more information, please contact Aliyah at aliyah@broadwayunitedmethodist.com
Student Life Youth Ready to Serve Up Some Yum
Join the youth of Student Life Ministries as they serve pancakes in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, May 4th at 12 PM. Our young people are looking forward to serving you and sharing their stories from Summer Games University.
There will be a free will offering as our Student Life Youth are excited to attend camp together regardless of the cost.
Scholarship Applications Are Due April 30th
Click the link below if you are looking for scholarship eligibility, applications and instructions. The deadline to submit an application is April 30, 2025.
Announcements
Meal Train Organized for BUMC Family
Our friend Kacey could use a little help as she and her family navigate through some heal issues. Please keep them all in your prayers and if you can help with the gift of a meal, click here.
Outreach Through Celebrate CB
Parade and Bayliss Park Activities - May 10th
Join the parade with your family at Broadway!!! At the Celebrate CB parade, we will carry a banner and pass out candy on the parade route. Then, we will set up a table with Broadway merch at Bayliss Park. Steve will be holding drawings for bicycles in the park and we will be there to meet and talk with our neighbors.
What a great opportunity to get out of the building and show our community who we are! We would love to have you walk the parade or visit with our neighbors at Bayliss Park in the afternoon. Sign up below or in the Welcome Center on Sunday.
Celebrate CB Outreach
Celebrate CB Parade Walking
Celebrate CB Bayliss Park Afternoon Activities
We are still looking for a 6' foldable lightweight table for our Outreach Team. If you have one please contact us or leave a comment to this newsletter.
Candy donations for the parade will be appreciated.
April Trivia Contest
Who designed the stained glass in the door frame at the entrance from 1st Street?
Hint: The designer once owned a stained glass gallery in the neighborhood.
If you have placed an answer in the basket and are now having second thoughts, go ahead and place a 2nd answer in by May 4th.
Next Week at Broadway
Sunday 4-27
Confirmation Sunday
- 8:30 Traditional Worship
- 9:30 Coffee Hour - Reception
- 10:30 AM Contemporary Praise Worship
- 5:00 PM Spiritual Practices
- 6:00 PM Student Life Youth Breakthrough
- 6:45 PM New Life Recovery Group
Monday 4-28
Office Closed
- 12-2 PM Philip’s Cupboard Open
- 4:30 PM Staff
- 6 PM Pack 40
- 6:30 PM Bibles @ Barleys - A pastor led book by book study of Scripture for the over 21 crowd. We meet at Barleys just across the street north and west of the church.
Wednesday 4-30
- 4 - 6 PM Philip’s Cupboard Open
Foundations Night Ministries
- 5:00 PM Women’s Study - Current study: Pursued by Jennifer Cowart
- 5:00 PM Intro to Meditation and Centering Prayer
- 6:00 Community Meal
- 6:30 - 7:30 PM Small Group and Ministries for all ages
- 6:30 PM Bells Rehearsal | 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal (B02)
Thursday 5-1
- 12 PM Men’s Lunch Hour Study -pack your lunch or grab drive through and join the men in the DeLong Lounge
- 5:30 PM Praise Band Rehearsal
Friday 5-2
- Office Closed
- 12-2 PM Philip’s Cupboard Open
Saturday 5-3
- 10 AM Parent to Parent Under God in the DeLong Lounge - childcare provided
Sunday 5-4
- 8:30 AM Traditional Style
- 10:30 AM Contemporary Praise
- 9:30 AM Coffee and Conversation
- 12:00 PM Student Life Pancake Feed in the Fellowship Hall
- 5:00 PM Spiritual Practices (DeLong Lounge)
- 6:45 PM New Way Recovery Group (210)
Broadway United Methodist Church
11 S First Street | Council Bluffs Iowa 51503
712-322-7741