Broadview Missionary Baptist Church
December 2017/January 2018
Inside This Issue The Perfect Gift ............................... 1
Holiday Schedule ........................... 1
Health Fair Photos 2017 ................. 2
Christmas Food Basket
Donation Items ....................... 2
Welcome New Members................ 3
Member Spotlight:
Shirley Clanton ........................ 4
Security Ministry ........................... 5
Youth Ministry MLK Service......... 5
December Calendar ........................ 6
January Calendar ............................ 7
Kid’s Page ....................................... 8
Are you sure of your relationship with God? You can live a better life on earth with assurance of a perfect existence with God
in the afterlife. How? By asking God’s forgiveness for your sins and then accepting Jesus’ payment for the penalty of your
sins. Call the church office at 708-343-3700, Monday through Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. for more information.
Sunday, December 24 10:30 A.M. Worship Service
6:30 P.M. Worship Service
Sunday, December 31 10:30 A.M. Worship Service
6:30 P.M. Worship Service
Do you stress about finding just the right gift for everyone on your Christmas
list? Does it make the season more a hassle than a joy? Pastor Mike Slaughter
reminds us that Christmas isn’t about perfect presents for people, as if it were
their birthday or ours. Christmas is about the perfect presence of Immanuel,
God with us, through the birth of Jesus; it’s his birthday, after all!
In Christmas Is Not Your Birthday (Abingdon), Slaughter writes, “How funny
that it can be so hard to find gifts that will please certain family members or
friends—the people who seem to have everything, and yet it is so clear what
the Lord of lords and King of kings wants for his birthday. God wants you—
your time, your talent and your treasure used in service to others.”
THE PERFECT GIFT Excerpt from NewsletterNewsletter
December 2017/January 2018
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The Health Ministry had great participation October 28, from several of the surrounding healthcare organizations in the
Broadview area. The Health Fair was sensational! The focus was Mental Health for all ages. Additionally there were free
flu shots, several health related screenings and this year offered free massages from a licensed massage therapist.
A special thanks to the members of the Health Ministry for all of their time and efforts in organizing this annual event.
The church will be accepting food donations for the Christmas Food Baskets from Sunday, November 1, 2017 to Thurs-
day, December 20, 2017. Christmas Food Baskets will be distributed on Friday, December 22, 2017.
Donations for the Christmas Food Basket Give–Away are now being accepted. Items for suggestions are:
White potatoes *Fresh or Boxed Sugar
Sweet Potatoes *Fresh or Yams Flour
Canned Corn Whole Boxed Macaroni & Cheese
or Cream Style Cranberry Sauce
Dried Beans Green Beans or Sweet Peas
Cornmeal or boxed Cornbread Mix Navy Beans
Rice
*If you donate potatoes they should only be delivered on Wednesday,
December 20, 2017. Please, check expiration dates!!!
CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET—DONATION ITEMS
Submitted by Health Ministry
HEALTH FAIR PHOTOS 2017
Katherin Rehn
Dietician
Credell Walls
Cook County
Forest Preserves
Health & Safety
Cynthia Jackson
with
Solutions
To Care
Lydia Galan
Community Nurse
The Voice
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The following individuals were fel-
lowshipped into the Broadview fami-
ly during the month of November.
Please make them feel welcome;
watch over them in the spirit of
brotherly love and encourage them to
grow in the grace and knowledge of
our Lord and Savior.
Lacey Prewitt
Robert Timms
Photos are displayed on the bulletin
board, near room M158.
Continued from p2
Health Fair Photos 2017
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
2018
GIFT OF HOPE
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
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We recently wrapped up Family Week in October, so it is fitting that we interview Shirley Clanton! Shirley wrote the
song, “Thank God for Family,” that was debuted on Family Day a few years ago. Here is more about Shirley’s Christian
journey.
Valerie: How did you learn about BMBC, and how long have you been a member?
Shirley: My co-worker, Calvin Giles, invited me. I was looking for a new church home, and was intrigued that Broad-
view was not selling anything in their announcements, and not selling church dinners.
Valerie: How did you and your husband get your children to be committed to Bible School and auxiliaries?
Shirley: Believe it or not, we did not have to pull teeth. They wanted to come. Their friends attended, and our children
did not want to be left out. Our boys were ushers and later joined the choir. Our daughter joined the choir. They may not
have understood everything, but they understood the importance of salvation.
Valerie: Do you work in the music field? What led you to write the song, “Thank God for Family?”
Shirley: As a teenager, I wrote poetry, jingles, and songs. I wrote the Farewell Song for my High School graduation. At
the time, I did not realize that God blessed me with this talent. I thought about pursuing music, but chose Healthcare
instead. When I joined Broadview, I found the Music Ministry second to none. I wrote more, and now have a notebook
full of songs. But it was Era Sherman who asked me to write a song for Family Day.
Valerie: What auxiliaries are you involved with?
Shirley: I am the Junior Choir advisor, a second soprano in the choir, and a member of the Youth Movement and Crisis
Resource Team.
Valerie: How do you keep the youth so motivated and get their parents to bring them to rehearsals faithfully?
Shirley: The children inspire me with their energy and how they worship! I love them and they love me. I get to know
each child by name. I connect with their parents on social media and communicate well with them. I am flexible because
the children’s schedules are so full and structured, and they don’t drive themselves. I wait for all the children to arrive
and assist them, before I go into the choir stand. We have a great Junior Choir Staff and we all go through background
checks for child protection.
Valerie: What do you love best about BMBC?
Shirley: Definitely the Christian Education. I like that Pastor Hopson and Pastor Parker teach us to read the Bible for
ourselves (2 Timothy 2:15), and to have a personal prayer life.
Valerie: What do you think Broadview could improve on?
Shirley: Continued communication with our Youth and Young Adults. It is also nice to allow them to head some of the
auxiliaries, because it will allow them to grow and encourage others to do the same.
Valerie: What is your favorite song that you and the choir sing?
Shirley: I have so many favorite songs! Currently, my favorite is “My God is Bigger!”
Valerie: You look like you do not age. How do you reduce stress?
Shirley: I have stress and a range of emotions like everyone else. But I pray and call on my Christian friends to pray for
me. I fast, and I listen to Christian music. I seek God, go into my closet, and fall on my knees.
I felt blessed and encouraged after speaking to Shirley. Her spirit is so uplifting that it can make any member of BMBC
want to say, “Thank God for Family!”
Submitted by Valerie Jefferies
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: SHIRLEY CLANTON
The Voice
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Picture submitted by Mel Jackson
SECURITY MINISTRY
Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y : M O N D A Y , J A N U A R Y 1 5 , 2 0 1 8
MLK–S ERVICE @ 6 :30 P .M.
The Broadview Missionary Baptist Church (BMBC) Security Ministry is made up of BMBC members only. The Security
Ministry assists members, secures our perimeter, creates guidelines and action plans so that they can respond to emer-
gencies and handle critical incidents that may arise at the church. They also work very closely with the Crisis Interven-
tion Team (CIT). Pictured below are many of our Security Ministry Team members.
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CALENDARS
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Broadview Missionary
Baptist Church
2100 South 25th Avenue
Broadview IL 60155
Phone: 708.343.3700
Fax: 708.343.8566
www.broadviewbaptist.org
Rev. Marvin G. Parker,
Pastor
Rev. Christopher Robinson, Sr.,
Assistant Pastor
Rev. Clarence W. Hopson,
Pastor Emeritus
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Newsletter Staff
RaMona Keith, Editor
Joshua Hicks, Co-Editor
Larry Lee Regina Dove
Patrice Hill Melvin Jackson
Beverly Jordan Mona Matzinger
Darlene Price Ada Thompson
Advisor, Christopher Robinson, Sr.
Weekly Activities SUNDAY
9:00 A.M. Sunday School
10:30 A.M. Mid-morning Worship
6:30 P.M. Evening Worship
TUESDAY
12:30 P.M. Discipleship Training
Adult class only)
7:30 P.M. Discipleship Training
(Classes for all ages)
WEDNESDAY
12:30 P.M. Prayer & Worship Services
(Communion after first
Sundays)
7:00 P.M. Prayer Service
8:00 P.M. Mid-week Worship Service
SATURDAY
6:00 A.M. Men’s Prayer
Sign Language interpreting available at
all worship services.