Like a tender young shoot, Broadway sprang from seeds first planted by Brother H. M. Bandy in May, 1890. Brother Bandy of Thorpe Springs preached his first sermon at George Singer's store located at the Lubbock Lakesite in Yellowhouse Canyon. His was a plea for restoration of New Testament Christianity on the South Plains.

From those early beginnings Broadway was one of four congregations which got its start here in the area. The S. W. Smith, J. B. Green, and W. N. Green families, along with other Christians numbering twelve, started meeting at the Nicolette Hotel in 1891. After a few months they moved to the County Courthouse where they met until 1906. Another early meeting place for a brief time was the Canyon School House.

Liff Sanders was the first regular minister. He served until he was succeeded by John T. Smith in 1919. Baptisms during this time were performed by "Brother Liff" in his own horse tank.

In 1906 a little white frame building with a belfry became the first real church house for the congregation. It was located at 603 Main Street near the railroad site. In 1917 the structure was moved to 19th Street and Avenue L.

In 1922 a new church building was begun, and for the next five years the congregation met in the basement of their new location at Broadway and Avenue N. John T. Smith, T. M. Carney and R. R. Brooks served as ministers during this period.

The red brick building at Broadway and Avenue N was completed in 1926. Brother Brooks became minister and was succeeded in turn by W. M. Davis, John T. Smith (second term), G. C. Brewer and Norvel Young. The 13 years of Dr. Young's ministry saw the congregation's greatest period of growth. At the close of World War II, Otis Gatewood was sent to Germany. This entrance into foreign missions started the postwar thrust of foreign works among churches of Christ.

In 1946 the Bible Chair program was begun. In 1950 the present building at Broadway and Avenue T was completed. The Children's Home of Lubbock had its beginning in 1954.

Dr. Young left Broadway in 1956 to become president of Pepperdine University and was succeeded by George Stephenson and William S. Banowsky.

Broadway expansion was begun in 1980 during the ministry of Dr. Joe Barnett. The ministries of Dr. Ken Dye and Gene Glaeser followed. Dr. Terry Bell now serves our 1200 member congregation.

During Broadway's long and eventful past many outstanding Christians have served the Lord here with love and devotion. The church's history and heritage is like a rich tapestry upon which many faithful Christians have woven their artistry throughout the past 100 years. There are many memories to love and cherish.

Marcia Johnson

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ERIE DELL ADAMS

Dr. Erie Dell Adams is like iron and velvet. Childless herself, she cared for many children during her career as a pediatrician. Yet, it has taken gritty determination to emerge a woman ahead of her time, avant-garde in her profession. After serving her country as an officer nurse for three and a half years in the European theatre in England and Belgium during World War II, she decided rather impulsively to enter medical school. She graduated from Southwestern, one of ten girls in a class of 100. "In the medical field I never had any great unattainable goals," she said. Nevertheless, after 14 years of private practice, her colleagues were of one mind about Erie Dell. "Her patients thought she hung the moon," Dr. Robert Moore, a local physician, commented. A story by a former patient said Erie Dell once made a house call to examine the children and stayed to heat the soup, because both parents were ill. After private practice Erie Dell was the medical director of the Lubbock State School from 1969-1980. After resigning her post there, she pursued further "retirement", teaching part-time at Texas Tech University Medical School from 1980-1985. Now at 78 she is still active and very much interested in mission work.

Marcia Johnson

Several years ago when Bill Banowsky was here for a speaking engagement, he greeted me with the words: "I'll never forget you, because the most miserable night I ever spent was the night I spent with you." Naturally, I felt less than flattered, but then I remembered. It was likewise my own most miserable night. It was the night I sat upright between Bill and his rather large father all the way from New York to Liverpool on a crowded plane. It was in July, 1965, when a number of people from Broadway went to Liverpool for a door-knocking campaign.

Erie Dell Adams

It was 1925 and my family had been living in Lubbock less than a year. My first memories of the church are of a basement, because that was the Broadway Church then. The rest of the building was completed as funds were available. The location was on Broadway a few blocks east of the present one on Avenue N where First National Bank is now located.

A missionary spoke to us one night in 1925. That wasn't so unusual, but the fact that the missionary was a woman did create a lot of interest. Her name was Hattie Ewing. That is all I remember about her background. One night when she spoke she was dressed in a Japanese kimono which in itself was unique. Arranged on the rostrum were souvenirs she had brought with her. She invited all to come up and look them over when she had finished. My sister and I were so impressed by this lady missionary. We looked at all her treasures from Japan. Her experience in such a far away land held everyone's interest. Now that I look back on that event, the thing that impresses me most is that a woman was allowed to speak to the whole assembly. No one thought it unusual back then. To a ten year old girl she was a true inspiration.

I kept Emily and Matt Norvel one afternoon while the Youngs were at a funeral. Little Matt was riding a tricycle. I said, "Matt, are you going to be a preacher when you grow up?" "No, I'm going to be a policeman. I'll ride up on my motorcycle and say to the man in the car, 'Are you ready for the judgment day?"'

Mrs. John (Geneva Allen) Adams

When our family first came to Lubbock in 1932, John T. Smith was the minister and also the teacher of the Bible class I attended. We met in the basement of the old building at Broadway and Avenue N. Gladys (Williams) Workman was class secretary. She called the roll every Sunday morning.

John Q. Adams

One thing that will remain in my memory is the time in 1933 when there was a special collection to pay off the debt of $10,000 which was still owed on the building.

John T. Smith conducted the public appeal for funds. He started out by asking how many could give one hundred dollars. There were no responses to that request. When John T. got down to fifty dollars, the two wealthiest men in the church agreed to give that amount. There were three or four who could give twenty-five. When he finally got down to five dollars, there were several, including myself, believe it or not. Those were the "good old" depression days.

John Q. Adams

I was a very small child when my family moved to Lubbock in 1917. I remember going to church in the small frame building located on 10th Street and Avenue L. We sat on benches, but I remember that Aunt Nan Green always sat in a rocking chair at the front. Brother Liff Sanders was the minister, and I always thought he was the best preacher I ever heard. If a man didn't preach like he did, I didn't think he was preaching right. George Stephenson reminds me of him. Brother Sanders was not only a good preacher, he was a kind and loving and a man of strong convictions with great reverence for God's word.

My family always walked to church as many others did. A few rode horse-back or came in a hack or wagon.

I remember Eiland Ribble, Brother S. 0. Ribble's son, leading singing. He loved to sing. Two songs especially stand out in my mind: "When The Roll is Called Up Yonder" and "When They Ring Those Golden Bells".

Brother R. R. Brooks baptized me, and John T. Smith baptized Carroll; he also performed our marriage ceremony.

I am so thankful for the Bible based preaching and the good Sunday school teachers we all had. Our three sons -- Ted, Ron, and Don -- as well as Carroll and I are close to God because of these devoted Christians.

Mrs. Carroll (Bernice) Allen

I remember all of those steps on the outside of the building at Broadway and Avenue N. My little brother Jack, who was about five years old, had on his pretty new white wool suit. He was especially proud of it since it had long pants -- his very first. I was holding his hand as we were descending the steps, and his pants slipped down around his feet.

Mrs. George (Ruth Henry) Arcand

We moved to Lubbock in 1950 and immediately placed membership with the Broadway congregation. That was the loveliest bunch of people. Soon I was working in the Junior Department. There were 8 or 10 teachers. The preacher was Brother M. Norvel Young. Glenn helped with the move from the old building to the new location. We remember Matt Norvel, son of Brother and Sister Young, after being taught something in his class in the new building saying, " I heard that in the old building!" We've never forgotten that.

We also remember fondly Brother Otis Gatewood and Brother and Sister J. B. McCorkle.

I remember when our daughter Mary Samoa and Jim Hughes were married in the chapel in 1957 and that the chapel was full. We had eight wonderful years at Broadway that we will always cherish ... and so many wonderful friends.

Glenn and Gladys Bagley

The first memory I have of Broadway centers around John T. Smith, our preacher and good friend. He always made me feel important, even though I was only two years old. One Sunday morning during the singing before the sermon I decided to go visit Brother Smith on one of the high backed chairs on the podium, so I took off running down the aisle and bounded up the steps and into Brother Smith's lap. My father was a kind and gentle man but was firm with his discipline. It wasn't long before he demonstrated his displeasure at my action.

Another childhood memory is that during gospel meetings we children were allowed to sit on the steps of the podium to make room for adult visitors. I remember the service when Otis Gatewood called on Christians to adopt homeless German babies and children. He thus extended his mission of bringing Christ to the German people. After Layne's two difficult pregnancies and two boys, we applied for a baby girl. This German baby girl is now our oldest daughter, and we forget that she has not been in our family from the beginning.

Norvel Young was an encourager of young men. He sought me out to encourage us to always be present at every service and every function of Broadway. He was instrumental in my placement as one of the founding members on the Board of Trustees for Lubbock Christian School and ultimately Lubbock Christian University.

I love Broadway!!

J. Don Baldridge

When Don and I left college to move to Lubbock, he was coming home. It was another story for me. In our two years of married life I had been engrossed in the excitement and demands of school, marriage, and soon a baby boy. I had not realized the significance of marrying a man who would manage a substantial business and was part of a family that had a big place in the Lubbock community. At age 21 I was thrust into the position of the boss's wife. It seemed that there were a million employees and another million of Don's kin. I felt as if I had suddenly appeared on a stage in inappropriate costume with no script. I didn't even know the name of the play! I lacked the resources to meet this challenge. It was at this point that Broadway came into my life. Broadway was the right place at the right time for me; I came to this church more than ready to learn. There followed ten wonderful years of spiritual growth for me before we left to help begin another congregation.

From Norvel Young I learned about optimism. How many times I heard him say, "Isn't it great to be alive!" I also learned from his wisdom. Before my very first personal work, I listened to his instruction: "Whatever the response of the person you visit, don't muddy the water." In Helen Young I observed truly unconditional love, devout faith, and joy. By just watching Jewell Rigney, I learned about communion with Jesus during the Lord's supper. I learned about values from Virginia Fine. I learned that people, especially those in need, are more important than houses, cars, education, or status. I learned a deep love for the scripture. Thank you, Broadway, for those valuable formative years.

Layne Baldridge

In the Beginner department we reinforced on Wednesday night what was taught on Sunday morning. This particular Wednesday night we were reviewing the creation. I asked Chris Kennedy, three year old son of Kaye and Joe Kennedy, and the grandson of Clayene Hickey, what the names of the first man and woman were. Chris replied, "Adam and Evil".

Mrs. Joe (Alyce) Barnett

"Big Don" Williams was Youth Minister when I came to Broadway in 1968. He was aggressively recruiting young people to attend Summer Camp, and had camp registration cards displayed throughout the church building.

At the conclusion of one of my first sermons as the new preacher, I extended the customary invitation. A woman came forward. I greeted her, had her take a seat on the front row, and gave her a "Response" card to fill out ... I thought.

In a moment, looking perplexed, she motioned to me. I sat down beside her and she said, "I don't understand this question."

Now I was puzzled. Response cards are simple enough. All of them I have ever seen are multiple-choice. There are only about 3 things you can do, and you just check the appropriate box. The question she was pointing to ask, "Can you swim?" Not a comforting question to ask someone who has come to be baptized.

"Big Don" and I had a talk. He didn't put any more camp registration cards next to the response cards.

Joe R. Barnett

Almost thirty years have gone by since the Broadway congregation sponsored the campaign in Liverpool, England. For most of us the excitement of the campaign was foremost in our minds as we left New York, but for some of us this was our first trip overseas and this helped to heighten our level of anticipation. Of the many experiences that came our way on this campaign these have to be the highlights: meeting the Hill family, English living, seeing a new land, and the baptism of our first convert.

The meetings were held in a room above some stores, and, of course, did not offer us the advantage of a baptistry. Since the Church of England does not believe in immersion and the Catholic Church does not believe in this practice either, most of the church buildings in England do not have baptistries. Brother Hill had been able before our arrival to locate a very old church building that did have a baptistry. How exciting it was for us to make the trip across Liverpool in our double-decker bus and to witness the baptism of the first convert. To our amazement the baptistry was located in the floor of this building and it reminded one of going down into a cellar as the door was raised and the steps came into view. Even though this was not the type of baptistry we were accustomed to in the States, the joy experienced by this new convert was all that was needed to light up the old building and make the world seem like a better place.

From these humble beginnings in 1964 the church has continued in Liverpool. The work has been very difficult there since the people are so tied to their past history. For those of us on this campaign the many joys shared as we helped in a small way to plant the seeds of the kingdom live on even after almost thirty years.

Mrs. Bob (Karen) Barnhill

My grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Green, and my Dad, E. B. Green, Sr., who was seven years old when his family moved here, were in Lubbock before the church was established. My grandparents had a very special part in establishing the Church in 1891 along with a few other members here. The first meeting was on Broadway and Avenue H at the Nicolette Hotel. They were charter members. I have been a member since March 1, 1926, and I have been so thankful to have been blessed with this spiritual heritage.

I remember the Sunday evening that Brother G. C. Brewer came down the aisle where we were seated and tapped me on the shoulder and said, "Lawrence you can make the announcements this evening." I felt very nervous since I had no warning, but did my best. That was the start of my many years of service in the Church, a deacon since 1940 and an elder since 1948.

I thank the Lord for giving me the opportunity to work and worship with such a special Church, and my prayer is that it will grow and win many, many more souls for Christ.

J. Lawrence Green

My family moved to Shallowater in 1924, but I stayed in Lubbock to finish high school and attend Tech. The Lord blessed me by putting me in close contact with many godly and devout Christians at Broadway.

I worked part-time at the Tax Collector's office with A. J. Clark, father of Hugh Clark. I roomed with Aunt Etta Hunt and her daughter Faye, who were relatives of Lawrence; and of course, I came to know and love Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Green, Sr., the Godly parents of Lawrence.

When I needed a full-time job, I was employed at the Retail Merchants Association and worked with Gladys Williams Workman for five years. She and all her family were members here. Lawrence and I met November 25, 1927, at Tech; and, after dating for three years, we were married at Broadway by John T. Smith on June 14, 1931. Earlier in 1930, I was baptized by John T. during a gospel meeting conducted by Hugh Clark.

I am so thankful for the 60 years Lawrence and I have shared together in God's service and in our marriage. God has constantly been with us and has truly guided us all the way. My prayer is that we will be able to serve Him many more years.

Mrs. J. Lawrence (Nila) Green

VELMA ST. CLAIR

Gladys Shepard remembers her friend, Velma St. Clair, back in the earliest years of Broadway's history. Until her death in August 1991, Velma had been for the oldest living member at Broadway. She would have celebrated her 91st birthday in October. "As a young child I'm sure Velma attended services while the church still was meeting at the County Courthouse --perhaps even in George Singer's store," Gladys said. The store, which carried supplies for buffalo and antelope hunters as well as cowboys and travelers at the turn of the century, was located at the Lubbock Lakesite in Yellowhouse Canyon. Several years younger than Velma, Gladys says they were good friends as little girls and loved to play paper dolls at Velma's grandmother's house. "Sister Clark," as we called her grandmother, lived directly across the street from Liff Sanders," Gladys continued. "And how we admired Brother Liff's sermons in those days! We felt he was sent from God." Broadway's first regular minister, Brother Sanders helped supplement his income by working at a meat market. "He was much like the apostle Paul," Gladys suggested. "He supported himself. He didn't even have a buggy -- just a horse. And that man ministered. He didn't just preach." Gladys reckons that both she and Velma were baptized in Brother Sanders horse tank. "Velma and I," she continued with amusement, "were very careful to pick up our paper dolls when we finished playing, because her aunts, Mattie Clark (later Mrs. Albert Darby) and Pearl Clark (Mrs. Jim Kimmel), insisted that the house be clean when they returned from work. As young married women the girls remained friends. Velma and her husband, Terrell, rented a little house that belonged to the Shepards. "She was an immaculate housekeeper." For over seventy plus years the friends played, worshiped and worked together with the Broadway family.

Marcia Johnson

One Sunday morning while Ken Dye was preaching, a thunder blizzard with lots of snow and lightning hit town, knocking all electricity out. Even with all the lights and sound system off, Ken continued to preach, but he had a severe sore throat afterwards.

Remember all of the extra chairs in the aisles and foyer to hold all the people who came to hear Bill Banowsky.

Remember the world's largest popsicle and sundae created by Jim Moss? He put this all together in one giant trough and we all spooned it up. Delicious!

Bob Barnhill

I remember how Broadway came to the aid of the community after the tornado in 1970. Our building was the main headquarters for food and clothing. Loads of food was donated, and three meals a day were served in our fellowship hall for eight days to hundreds of homeless people. Clothing came in by the truck loads, and was dispensed from the chapel. It even overflowed out into the yard. It was marvelous how the town people responded. The Red Cross made their headquarters here for their emergency unit.

I remember Irene Sherrod and Margaret Robinson taking a special interest in the 9th grade girls. One morning they picked us up at 7 a.m., and we had to go just as we were to breakfast at Margaret's. Of course it was a surprise party, and you should have seen us at that time of the morning!

Mrs. Kyle (Marilyn Maner) Bartee

INEZ BAUCUM

Inez Baucum, who has the distinction of being the first social worker ever to be employed by the Churches of Christ, came to Lubbock upon request of the Broadway elders on September 14, 1955. Several years before her arrival she had heard of the possibility of an adoption and foster care program being established in Lubbock. Someone asked her at the time if she would go and speak to the elders and tell them some of her ideas on child care. "Number one," she replied, "No one tells a Texan anything, and number two, no one tells elders anything either. They must make the first move. I'll go by request only." She was in Duncan, Oklahoma, at the time where she was employed in the state office of child welfare. She came eventually at the "request only" of John White, founding supervisor of the Lubbock Children's Home, and Paul Sherrod, elder and chairman of the Home. After a discussion over a cup of coffee in the old Plainsman Hotel, Inez was hired, and for the next 25 years served the Home with distinction. She was instrumental in many innovations in child welfare. "When I came here in 1955," she said, "there were three cottages and 18 children per cottage. That sounds like a lot now, but the norm then was 30 children per cottage. We began to put boys and girls together with cottage parents, which was unheard of then. In fact, it was against the law in California at the time. By the time I retired in 1980, we had placed 300 infants and 300 older children for adoption. I felt good about the success rate."

Marcia Johnson

My first Sunday at Broadway was in September 1955. I attended Helen (Mrs. M. Norvel) Young's class of ninety business and professional women. Helen passed out a legal size, single spaced list of the projects the class participated in to help mission programs and people in need—benevolence. This was so inspiring that I increased my own giving.

One beautiful snowy day Norvel and Helen Young invited me to go skiing with them. I went to the clothing room and found a pair of pink union suits to wear for warmth, and we went skiing. We came to a big drift of snow that looked impossible either way. Norvel excitedly said, "Helen, which way should I go?" Helen sweetly said, "The left way looks all right, dear." Norvel turned left, and we made it through the snow drift!

Inez Baucum

Two college students sneaked into the Broadway building to climb into the bell tower and were seen by policemen who were driving by. The police took dogs into the building to find the "burglars." The dogs never found the college students who sat in the baptistry water for five hours during the early hours of the morning waiting for the dogs and policemen to go away.

Kent Rhodes' first task in his new job as youth minister was to go on the high school mission trip to Cedar City, Utah, to hold a Vacation Bible School. One night in Cedar City we all went to a movie. Afterwards everyone piled into the vans to go back to the homes. One hour later we realized that Kent had been left at the movies.

At the beginning of the same trip Mark and Susan Williams left the Broadway building in the first van. Tim Loftin, Tim and I were in the following van with Tim Baugh driving. Less than a mile out on University Tim, trying to keep up with Mark, got a ticket for running a red light. Luckily, during the rest of the 800 mile trip, we had no driving problems.

Tim and Dena Baugh

I think it was 1970 when Vernon and I took nine young people to Helena, Montana, on a mission trip. They were Hedi Coffman, Rhonda Hargrove, our daughter Kay, Roger McCrummen, Coleman and Phillip Lemmons, Randy Givens, Steve Stewart and David Hightower. We rented a van and drove up. We stopped in Yellowstone Park to spend the night and most of us went to the Inn to eat. Vernon told the waitress that all the young persons had their own money to spend, so we needed separate tickets. She said, "Oh, I thought you were one big family," which was strange since they were all about the same age. Those kids spoke up, and said, "We are brothers and sisters." Then the waitress asked, "Are you Catholic?" Vernon, sober-faced and quite serious said, "No, just careless."

Mrs. Vernon (Ethel) Behner

The phone call was made and the offer accepted. I hung up the phone and Jan and I struggled with making the announcement to the kids. "We're moving back to Lubbock", I said. Bethany, our nine year old, broke into tears. Marshall, our seven year old, declared he was hungry. With the agony of the decision behind us, we resolutely began to set our sights toward Lubbock.

The excitement of making new acquaintances was balanced by the sadness of leaving old friends. Eight years of relationships make leaving hard. A home that we loved. Neighbors that are dear to us. A church family that is in our heart of hearts. Moving is tough. We are so thankful that God brought us to Broadway. This family is precious to us!

Terry Bell

When Horace Coffman was on complete voice rest he, Jimmy Kerr and Jim Bennett went to Rockport fishing. While Jimmy and Jim bought bait every day, Horace wrote notes, of course. One day Horace didn't go with them to get the bait, and the man at the bait stand asked, "Where is your deaf and dumb friend?" Of course, Jim could hardly wait to tell the story at a class party.

Mrs. Jim (Georgia Lee) Bennett

I remember the lovely older Christian ladies who were such wonderful examples to us young married women with small children in the early '40's. By watching those ladies we learned many social graces. They always wore their very best to church services along with their hats, gloves and costume jewelry. No wonder they had dignity and poise! They knew they were in the presence of God, and they wanted to look their very best for Him.

I remember Mrs. Gus Niblack who was so good with our little children; her patience and ability to tell Bible stories was evidence of her love for the children as well as for Jesus. I also think of Mrs. J. W. Wallace who was truly a Bible scholar; her lessons were always interesting and instructive. I learned a lot from the ladies who were such gracious hostesses ... ladies like Lola McDonald, Jewel Rigney, Dot Horn and Georgia Scoggin. They had teas, luncheons and dinner parties, and gave many bridal and baby showers. These affairs drew us closer to each other and, in several instances, helped to make our husbands more receptive to the gospel message.

I remember Mrs. E. L. Banks, who would often visit in our homes. She would come calling in the afternoon with her hat and gloves on. I remember Mrs. G. C. Brewer and her concern that we would always be faithful to our marriage vows. She insisted that "we stay put" with our husband for a lifetime.

I am thankful for the memories I have of these wonderful ladies and for the things they taught me. They have truly been an inspiration to me and played a big part in helping me develop a feeling of self value.

Mrs. Clem (Estelle) Boverie

As is the custom of most Broadway members, our family had a pew in which we felt complete pride of ownership; and, to our delight, we soon discovered that Sister Mary Tanner's pew was only a couple of rows away. "Cookbook Mary," as she was called by those who knew her penchant for carrying a supply of LCC Associates Cookbooks, had adopted as her own a seat on the aisle, one which afforded her the best opportunity possible for resting her wares without losing sight of them during the service.

Of course, this arrangement of cookbooks leaning against the aisle seat also made the books, with their bright red and blue covers, quite visible to anyone sitting beside or behind Mary. Once my daughter Shellie, who obviously did not properly understand Mary's deep passion for her project, asked, "Mother, does that lady pick up those cookbooks thinking that she has her Bible or has she had her Bible bound with cookbook covers?"

June Bills

When I was fairly new here at Broadway, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis were head of the visitation team. We had evening dinner meetings and then we signed up to make visits, usually to visitors to the church. The Davises took me under their wing and made me feel a real part of the team. I loved them for the interest they took in making me feel a part of the group.

Eunice Boyd

When I first came here seven months ago (December 1990), I only knew one person, my older brother, Meade Brooks. After the first month I had become friends with at least 100 people here at Broadway. Through Campus Advance I have made many wonderful friends. Matthew 19:29 became true in a way that I had never experienced before. Praise the Lord.

West Brooks

We have so many wonderful memories of times at Broadway. One of the funniest things happened when Bill and Gay Banowsky and Bill and Ann Young were here. As Bill Brown was walking up the steps to the pulpit stand with a communion tray in one hand, he stumbled, and with the other hand he caught himself just in time! Bill Young was sitting at the front of the building, and he was laughing so much, he could hardly control himself when he got up to speak.

When we became members at Broadway in 1964, our children greatly enjoyed Youth Reach and Big Don Williams. All of our children were baptized at Broadway except Debby, our oldest, who was at Vandelia Village. Our boys participated in the Timothy Club. From an old bulletin I read that Tim led prayer at the Sunday evening service and Matt received a trophy for being "Most Improved Boy." Both boys stood on a "box" to reach the microphone. Our daughters, Debby and Becky, were both married in the church auditorium. We were honored to have Joe Barnett perform the ceremonies.

On March 21, 1971, we lost our Tim, and his funeral was held in the church auditorium. Bill Young conducted the service. We shall never forget the great outpouring of comfort we received from our brothers and sisters at Broadway. Gladys Ellis and Jane Kerr and their crew came with food and love. Conny Martin dropped little notes and appropriate scriptures in our mailbox for several days. We were truly blessed by so many kindnesses.

At this time we enjoy a wonderful closeness with the members of Bible Class #9. Bill considers it a privilege to be class chairman.

We thank God for the new, fresh spirituality which prevails. We thank God for Terry and Jan Bell, and their wonderful, loving enthusiasm. We thank God for Horace and Dott Coffman who have been here so many years, yet continue to love and care for all. We thank God for so many good souls in one church.

Bill and Jeanne Brown

Broadway Church of Christ holds very dear memories for me. I spent the first 25 years of my life attending church there and will always consider Broadway my "home." There are so many dear people there that I came in contact with that had an influence on my life and that I dearly love, and Pauline and Bill Rogers are two of them. My very first recollection of Broadway was attending Aunt Lois' Sunday school class. At that time there weren't classes for children until they were four years old. However, being the first grandchild, Aunt Lois wanted me to get as much exposure to learning about God's word as possible, so I started going to her class when I was two years old and stayed until I was five and ready to be promoted to the next class. I can still remember that room in the corner of the basement of the old building. G. C. Brewer is the first preacher I remember.

Other happy events in my life that took place at Broadway were my baptism in October 1950, when Sue Hufstedler Conder and I walked down that long aisle together, my marriage to Johnny on September 28, 1956, and his baptism in January of 1957. There are so many wonderful memories I could go on and on.

Sally Chance Buck

Below is an account of a tragic accident which happened at the Broadway church sometime around 1933 or 1934. It might not seem tragic to everyone, but to a group of sensitive, conscientious young girls at that very moment it seemed like the "end of the world."

A sweet lady, Sister Maude Wallace, was our Sunday school teacher. She was a fine "role model," giving us parties in her home. She even sponsored a trip to Christoval, a fun place very popular back then. One summer when school was out we girls needed something to occupy our time so she suggested we wash the communion cups.

Included in the equipment for communion preparation was a special item -- a beautiful pewter pitcher that was used to fill the cups. It had a long spout that sent the grape juice right down the straight and narrow into each little cup, avoiding spills. It was a 'valued gift to the church.

The communion cups were glass ones and they were re-used from week to week. Sanitation was necessary so the cups were boiled to kill the germs. After the boiling, each cup was hand dried and placed with care safely back into the little groove to avoid breaking. This was slow and tedious. When we thought we were finished someone spotted the silver pot. There it sat waiting for attention. Being the dedicated girls we were and determined to do a thorough job, our thinking told us that if the cups needed boiling, the pitcher did too, so into the boiling water went the pitcher! No germ was safe! The inevitable happened! Later when we returned, the once-beautiful and prized pitcher lay melted all over the bottom of the vessel. PANIC REIGNED FOR SOME TIME. What punishment waited for us -- maybe a trip down the aisle next Sunday at church?

The elders must have handled all this with grace because we girls remained in fellowship at Broadway a long time -- some still do. Those present were Sara (Fox) Storrs, Bernice (Davies) Guess, Northula (Bennett) Peel, deceased, and me, all of whom remained in the fellowship.

If our innocence entraps us

And ill fortune shows a frown,

Maybe time will heal and help us

To somehow just live it down!

Mary Ann (Niblack) Bundy