Time and space will not permit listing all the cherished memories Corene and I have of the Broadway congregation. But, to name one would be all the wonderful people it has been our privilege to know and to be associated with through the years: elders, deacons, teachers, ministers, members, and the spirit of harmony that has prevailed through the years.

In 1960 it was my privilege to visit some of the mission points in Germany and other European countries that were being supported by the Broadway Church and to see first hand some of the mission outreach that has been so much a part of the work at Broadway. This was indeed a memorable experience.

It is our prayer that the Broadway Church of Christ continues in good works another one hundred years and beyond.

Wayne and Corene Goodpasture

William, my husband, remembers back in 1918 when he was seven years old attending the little white church. Many years later in 1932, I started attending when the church had moved to Broadway and Avenue N. I remember the Norvel Youngs coming in 1944. All four of our children were baptized by Brother Young and were married there. We have three daughters and one son: Noma Compton, Janelle Jones, Shirley Browning, and William, Jr.

We loved Brother Young and Brother Horace. They had a great influence on all our children. In the old building our daughter Janelle, who was ten years old, fell down the steps leading up to the auditorium and suffered a broken tail bone.

We lived out on West 4th very close to Bill's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Goodpasture. His dad was always impatient to get off to church and usually set out on foot. The rest of the family would overtake him, and he would ride the rest of the way.

Mrs. William (Getty) Goodpasture

Broadway means a lot to me! It was there that I met May Belle "Bonnie" Bonner who was later -- a lot later -- to become my bride. I thought it was love at first sight, but it could have been desperation on my part. I had been to the get-acquainted party at the church building for the new students at Tech for the three previous years and had struck out each time. Broadway hosted the event in September every year in the first week of school. I always went, but I was always odd-manout. In my freshman year in 1939, I thought I would cut a pretty wide swath through the girls, but I was quickly brought down to earth. In 1940, I thought surely a sophomore would have better luck, but again nothing. In 1941, as a junior, fared no better. In 1942, my senior year and my last chance, I thought, to avoid lifetime bachelorhood, I went to the mixer, then held at Broadway and Avenue N. And there she was, the girl of my dreams! And she noticed me. Maybe it was because Brother G. C. Brewer introduced us. He had a way about him that decided things. He had a booming voice, and when he spoke, the windows rattled. When he was in the pulpit, it was not only the law and the gospel, but his words came across with almost pontifical finality. I had already met Brother Brewer at the ballpark. He was known as the No. 1 fan of the Lubbock Hubbers, and his box in the grandstand was right behind the plate. It was my job to climb to the press box on the roof and keep the box score for each game. The press box was right above the umpire, and I could tell without looking when the Hubbers were winning. If you thought he was loud in the pulpit, you should have heard him whenever Emmett Fullenwider hit a home run. The roof raised a few inches and the press box shuddered. So, when he said, "I want you to meet Bonnie Bonner from Crane," he could just as easily said, "I now pronounce you man and wife." On our first date, she just happened to mention, "My daddy's in oil," and that was the frosting on the cake. I devoted my primary time to winning this girl, and school took a poor second. When I finally met her father, he was in oil all right -- up to his knees in a slush pit. Four years and one war later, it finally happened. We were married February 16, 1946, while she was in the middle of a teaching contract at Phillips High School and while I was still in Naval Aviation.

Arlee Gowen

Broadway Church of Christ always will have a special place in our hearts because of the Christian lives there that touched our lives and showed us Godly examples. In August 1962, Aubrey and I became good friends through the Singles Professional Class, taught by Bill and Pauline Rogers. We, like many others in the class, received encouragement through the beautiful lives and Christian home of Bill and Pauline. This good couple came to Seymour, Texas, for our wedding in August, 1963. Two years later when Aubrey and I were teaching in Lubbock schools, Bill and Pauline invited us to a meal in their home to meet Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Mattox. This visit led to a major change in our lives when we committed ourselves to careers in Christian education, where we now have spent more than a quarter-century.

Not only did Bill and Pauline teach Christianity through the Broadway church, they lived it every day. They became like another set of parents to us. They encouraged us by being with us ... at the hospital when Melissa and Jeff were born, at hospitals or our home when the children or we were ill and when we had illnesses and deaths in our families. They had us in their home for meals and fellowship, taking us out for meals, and, especially, by always being there to listen and gently guide.

We think of many other Christians at Broadway who have special places in our hearts. We have missed seeing these special folks regularly since we moved to Abilene in 1982, but we love going back to Broadway for special times. We offer our best wishes to our friends at Broadway. May God continue to bless you and enable you to reach others for eternity.

Elaine and Aubrey Green

I remember once when we were going to have an all church "dinner on the ground" over at Pioneer Park, Fraser and Evelyn Moore, Gip and I were responsible for brewing the tea for about 600 people (before the days of instant tea). We got up at 4 a.m., went down to church with sausage bags to put the tea leaves in, got it made, went to the Moore's and had breakfast, came home and bathed and got to church on time.

At another church dinner over in the park, Clifford Williams was in charge. He had Gip (who was a butcher) buy 125 chickens, and 5 or 6 couples of us went to one of the Piggly Wiggly stores and cut all of those chickens up on Saturday night. Clifford had asked Don Baldridge if their bakery would fry them for us, and Don said yes.

When J. B. Calhoun died, the funeral foods committee prepared and served a meal at the church building for his family. Some of the relatives who lived in Levelland came to the service and ate with the family. In about two weeks J. B.'s brother-in-law, Ben Kelly, died and we prepared another meal for the family. The couple from Levelland ate with us again. They were so impressed that the church would do such a nice thing and show such love and concern they decided to start going to church over at Levelland ... and before long they were baptized.

Mrs. Gip (Inez) Gipson

Do You Remember?

My lifetime spans a little more than half of the 100-year history of the Broadway Church of Christ. I was a part of this church family literally from my conception through my marriage at age 21. It is a very real part of my heritage.

One of the earliest Sunday school teachers I remember was Lois Chance. We met in a classroom in the basement of the building at Broadway and Avenue N. She has touched the lives of so many children during these past 50+ years, and I know she will be faithfully rewarded for ministering "unto the least of these."

My first preacher was Brother G. C. Brewer, and I expectantly awaited that greeting and kiss after church at the top of the steps of the old building. My dad, 0. W. "Mac" McGuire, was asked to teach the College age class during Brother Brewer's tenure, prior to the establishment of the Bible Chair. My parents planned all of the college social activities, so it was great fun for a preschooler to attend all the parties and hayrides of the "college kids."

During the mid-1940's I got to attend the "Young Married Couples" socials with my parents in the annex that was built adjacent to the old building. They played circle games like "Way Down Yonder in the Paw Paw Patch," "Scissors, Crossed or Uncrossed," and "Heavy, Heavy Hangs Over Your Head." Of course, the best part came after the singing and the games, when we ate the homemade, hand-cranked ice cream. My part was sitting on the freezer while the men cranked.

The Youngs came when I was six, and Norvel was my preacher for 13 years. He baptized me on Sunday morning, October 8, 1950, the last Sunday we met in my first church home at Broadway and Avenue N. I had been feeling what I now recognize as "conviction," for several weeks prior to my baptism. One Sunday after church Sister Helen Young said to me, Echo, "will you come?" I thought she was asking me about "obeying the Gospel," but she was referring to an invitation to their home with my parents. One of the greatest blessings in my teenage years was sitting under the teaching of Helen. She was such a wonderful example for young girls.

I remember when the Coffman family came to work at Broadway in 1947. Horace used to come to our home to give Kay Burnam Evans and me "voice lessons" when we were in Junior High. It must have helped, because when I was in High School, I sang with the Wedding Chorus. It was fun traveling around the area with Horace singing for weddings and also singing for some TV programs. He has been a special part of my life.

One of the highlights during my high school years was working with the "Keep Lubbock Dry" campaign. We got to skip school and canvassed the downtown area, passing out literature. We worked out of the old church building at Broadway and N. We got to play pool and have refreshments during our breaks.

I was an assistant teacher with Leota Matthews and she inspired me to later become a school teacher.

Our youth group always had beautiful banquets with entertaining speakers on prom nights so we never felt "left out." Several of us girls would meet guys at the famous "Hi-D-Ho" and when they would ask for a date, we'd invite them to church. I dated the now legendary Buddy Holly for six years and he often came to church with me and participated in both the high school and Bible Chair activities. I was the first student from Broadway to attend York College in Nebraska, where I met my future husband. Ron Griffith and I were married at Broadway on February 14, 1958, and he sang to me as I walked down that long aisle. George Stephenson performed the ceremony.

As you can see, the Broadway Church has played a significant role in my life and will continue to do so. Each of our children was introduced to church at Broadway as newborn infants and each one is serving the Lord today as an adult. We were recently blessed to all be together at Broadway on August 4, 1991, to celebrate my parents' 60th wedding anniversary and hear Joe Barnett preach. He was the preacher during our children's growing up years." The church is a magnification of our individual families, and Heaven will be even more so.

Echo McGuire Griffith

When I came to Broadway in 1969 I remember going to the Ladies Retreat when Conny Martin was in charge of that affair. It was a marvelous opportunity getting to know those special ladies. Gladys Shepard, Wanda Sikes, Elizabeth Paschall and so many others that I've enjoyed through the years!

Edna Lois Grifflth

I remember a mission trip the youth group made to New Jersey in the 60's. "Big" Don Williams was the youth director, and he taught me a lesson I will never forget. We stopped at a small cafe some place in Pennsylvania to eat. There were so many of us the place was extremely crowded. When the waitress brought Don's order to him she must have bumped against someone, and that plate piled high with steak and gravy dumped out all over him! The way he reacted was remarkable. He wasn't the least upset, just let out his big roaring laugh and eased the tension. I feel certain the waitress was quite impressed.

Mrs. Tim (Nan Coffman) Hadley

Do You Remember?

... The "short" elders meetings held down at the front of the auditorium? And how one night little Terry Stephenson jumped off the podium onto the back of the strict, rigid, ex-colonel Warner Maddox as he stood there in the meeting?

We came to Lubbock from Hale Center in 1944. The children and I started going to church at Broadway and Avenue N. Norvel and Helen Young came soon after that. When we moved into the new building Carrol Anderson taught a Bible class that my son attended. When Carrol found out that Warner was not a member he came to visit him. Warner started coming to church with us. Later he was baptized by Norvel.

Soon after that a study group was started with about eight couples. We met once a week in our different homes to study the Bible. It was very rewarding -- about half were either new converts or knew very little about the scriptures. We met for several years. I am grateful that we had the opportunity to be a part of it.

Mrs. Warner (Louise) Hagood

Virginia Fine taught a wonderful training class trying to develop women to teach teen-age girls and women. Her spiritual depth was an inspiration. One week Irene Mattox, mother of Helen Young, was guest speaker. Something she said that day has been a valuable memory as I have taught classes: "Study and read the best things you can find in preparing to teach. Never go into a classroom unprepared. If you enter a class of 30 unprepared, you have wasted 31 valuable hours, your own time and an hour for each person there. Study and pray before you teach.

Mrs. Ken (Norma) Hancock

Gus Niblack, Sr., was a sweet, lovable man, small in physical stature, but a Bible scholar who always had a positive outlook on life and was a great encourager, especially to those of fewer years. Humility was his middle name, but he walked with an erect posture that reflected his confidence in Who holds the future. His eyes would twinkle as he said, "The Lord is partial to me." On May 11, 1970, the Lubbock tornado swept across what is now the Civic Center area, leaving mass destruction. Most of the lots in that area looked like they had been swept with a broom, so thorough was the total devastation. But Gus Niblack's house on 9th Street was standing unscathed, an island of confidence amid the destruction. The Lord had been partial to his good friend once more.

A letter from John White, chairman of the elders, to Bill Banowsky, young preacher in California who had applied for the Broadway pulpit job, stated that, "The elders have decided that we may need an older man for the job." Bill had the letter framed; it hung on his wall in the preacher's office at Broadway while he was here.

Ken Hancock

We have worshipped here only since December 1990. We came from another congregation here in the city where we had worshipped for 17 years. We were immediately accepted by the Christians here and felt right at home. We are thankful for your willingness and power to change with the times.

Don Harmon

I am eight years old. I think the people at Broadway are really friendly, and I like the teachers and classes that I attend.

Kelsie Harmon

(Daughter of Don and Linda Harmon)

My best memory, at 3 years old, is my teachers and being able to play with play-dough in my Wednesday night class.

Kensie Harmon

(Daughter of Don and Linda Harmon)

Our first time to work in Carpenter's Kitchen was on Kelsie's eighth birthday. To this day she thinks we chose to help feed the poor because of her birthday. Both our daughters love to help at Carpenter's Kitchen and bring canned goods.

Mrs. Don (Linda C.) Harmon

I remember that before we moved here from El Paso to work with Lubbock Christian College we had an invitation to worship at Broadway. I am thankful that we placed membership the first Sunday after we moved here. I remember George and Alice Stephenson calling on us that afternoon.

I remember the friendliness of people and their immediate acceptance of us. Naturally I have memories of many wonderful and great Christian friends through the years from 1962 -- those that are still living and those who have gone on.

I have fond memories of teaching the "senior" members' class for several years. All are now gone except Sister Nix. They were wonderful Christians, and I didn't dare make a mistake. They could all correct me with scriptures to back them up.

John F. Hay

John, Ginger, and I placed membership at Broadway in August 1962. That same Sunday afternoon, George and Alice Stephenson called on us in our home. We were very impressed. Many others visited us and the love and hospitality we had often heard about this congregation was verified.

Brother Emerson Shepard (Glady's husband) was my father's dearest boyhood friend at Killeen High School. Emerson Shepard's mother was my first Sunday school teacher in Killeen.

The rumor that Broadway's new building was to have an organ started when a visitor passing through Lubbock asked what the large space in the wall was for. Dr. F. W. Mattox gave me the story of who started the rumor. I believe Georgia Lee Bennett can verify this as Jim received a long distance call questioning the "organ Broadway was installing."

Mrs. John F. (Dickie) Hay

Broadway became our church home when we moved to Lubbock at the end of World War II. It was a great time to reach returning service people and their families. Some of us felt like the best approach was to make friends with them. The Bill Rogers, the Archie Jacksons, the Warren Rogers and the two of us started having newcomers and visitors into our homes. For lack of space we had to crowd them in, eating in every room, even sitting on beds. For lack of money we had a simple menu, usually barbecued ribs, red beans, tossed salad and chocolate cake. It was nothing fancy, paper plates very informal and a lot of fun with a great deal of love. We asked other class members to have them into their homes. Our class and church membership really grew. We visited our new friends in their homes and encouraged them to join us in worship and Bible study. It was always such a joy when one of them obeyed the gospel. Many lasting friendships were made.

I remember how we came to see the need for out-of-town patients who were here in local hospitals to be visited. We had spent much time in the hospital with Mr. C. N. Kennon (Alphaleta's Dad) and later with her Mother. The daily afternoon visits and beautiful prayers from Alex McDonald brought us comfort. Friends were so good to come, but those from out of town had few to visit with them. They needed to be shown love, given encouragement and prayed for too. We did something about it. We recruited 115 people who were willing to serve in this way, formed committees to visit on a weekly basis, and brought literature to leave with them. Otis and Faye Maner agreed to serve as co-chairmen and were excellent help. This service has blessed all of us who have participated in it as well as the patients and their families. They express their gratitude and many tell us that when they get back home they are going to do the same thing there for people in hospitals as well as nursing homes. The church is known for her good works, and the Lord has been glorified. Time was when we had two ministers whose given names were "Bill" -- Bill Banowsky and Bill Young. When a phone call came in asking for "Bill," the secretary never knew which one should answer. Bill Banowsky came up with the solution. "If you want Bill Banowsky, ask for 'Bill;' if you want the other one, ask for 'Hey you."'

Leo Healer

Do You Remember?

As parents of two boys (Charles and David) who grew up here at Broadway, many of my memories are about the work with the young people. There were plenty of socials, but nothing to encourage them to be involved in "church work." I decided to visit with every youth minister in town. Then with the assistance of our youth leaders, we worked up a program that included devotionals, service, advertising, personal work classes, attendance contests and fellowship. The elders realized the need for a building for youth activities, so one was built on Main and Avenue S. They also hired a youth minister. Some of the senior boys made talks to churches out of town. A few I remember were Jerry Lemons, Kenneth Kerr, James Avinger, Dickie Matthews and Charles Healer. An inter-city baseball league was formed. All of the churches of Christ had a banquet in Holiday Inn East honoring the graduating high school seniors. The youth minister, Bob Harp, put out a newsletter called "Christian-Hi-Lites." Socials, like a valentine banquet and the Junior-Senior banquet continued, but now a great deal of emphasis was being put on Christian service.

I remember when Vacation Bible School lasted two weeks and the auditorium was filled with eager youngsters being taught Bible lessons. Dedicated teachers spent hours making all the materials used in their classes.

I remember an exciting experience Jane Whatley and I had. We had started using puppet shows as a means of teaching the children on Saturday mornings. On this particular morning when we were telling the story of the three men in the fiery furnace, the custodian came running in with a fire extinguisher - the Asthmador had caused more smoke that we intended!

Another special memory of mine was when my son Charles spent six weeks in 1963 on a campaign in London led by Brother Batsell B. Baxter. It's an experience Charles will never forget.

On Sunday we were in our seats waiting for church services to begin when our son David (about 3 years old) gave a gulp, looked up at me and said, "I swallowed my nickel." We missed church and spent the rest of the morning in the emergency room having x-rays.

When David and Nancy Price were four years old, they were so in love they became a problem in Sunday school. Ola Peveto came to me and said, "We have to do something about David and Nancy. They are loving each other and disturbing the class. Today they fell out of their chairs." I had a talk with David, and he promised to be good. When I went for him, I asked, "Were you a good boy today?" He replied, "Yes, mam! We didn't fall out of our chairs today."

I will always remember the friends from Broadway who filled the waiting room with some over-flowing into the hall when Leo had open-heart surgery at St. Mary's Hospital. Their prayers, kind words, and thoughtful acts gave us great support not only then but during his long recovery. There were so many, but I especially remember the Fraser Moores, the Edgar Chances, the Jack Houses and Dell Womack. God works through people! And we will be eternally grateful.

Mrs. Leo (Alphaleta) Healer

The first Sunday at Broadway we met the Pete Hills, Bill Rogers, and Marvin Robinsons in the foyer as we came in the door. They took us in hand, introduced us to all those in the foyer and made us feel as though we were at home already. And we were -we were put to work in this good place.

Bill and Nelda Hodges

Coming to Texas Tech in 1944 as a fearful, immature freshman from rural Wilson Church of Christ southwest of Lamesa, I was impressed by the size and grandeur of the Broadway building at Broadway and Avenue N with its many stairs in front.

Most of all I was most impressed by the prayers of Liff Sanders. His praise and exaltation flowed so fluently in his sincere, ardent petitions, and he expressed his thankfulness for so many blessings I'd never thought about. His prayers were wonderful, and I could share his feelings of the awesomeness of God. I remember this giant of the faith and his ability to exalt our God.

The zenith of my years at Texas Tech was the coming of Carl Spain to direct the Bible Chair. I remember his gifted teaching ability and creativity in telling the wonderful story of Jesus. Our special friendship, begun in 1947, continued until his death in December 1990. His life touched many students at Texas Tech, but many more at Abilene Christian University where he was professor of Bible from 1954. Carl Spain was truly a dependable defender of the faith!

Farrell Hogg

Broadway has always been home to me even though I have been gone from there for many years. My Dad was S. E. Holt, one of the elders. I look forward with great anticipation to attending services when my wife and I come to visit Mildred and 0. P. Ellis, my sister and brother-in-law. The services are always an inspiration.

Dennis Holt

Broadway means so much to me for its history, innovativeness, and faithfulness to God and leadership in Lubbock and throughout our Brotherhood. And I'll always smile when I think about the many people who contributed something unique and special to me personally. I think of people like:

• ... Ken Dye and Frank Mullican - teaching me the ropes of ministry and church leadership
• ... Esta Lee Mullican - logging attendance cards each week for years
• ... Noel Ellis - calling people by name when he taught (and his colorful clothing)
• ... Lawrence Green - calling to check up on me (to see if I was in town)
• ... J.B. and Wanda Potts - always encouraging
• ... Rob Core and Rod Blackwood - two best friends that let me into their circle
• ... Terry Gage - my Christian doctor and friend who delivered our first child
• ... Scores of noon-time talks with Tony Compton
• ... Working with superb education leaders like Carole Compton, Sandy Core, Gayle Burks and Ruth Garner
• ... The loving care of R. B. and Martha Carter
• ... Horace Coffman - When asked his age he always said, "39 and holding, heh-heh-heh"
• ... Joe Barnett's counsel and support
• ... J. D. Hufstedler - he told me to work smarter, not harder
• ... Bob Massey's song leading
• ... John White's Godly wisdom and Christ-like demeanor
• ... Mac Kennedy and Bob Rouse's encouragement to pursue a doctorate at Texas Tech
• ... Bible discussion with Scott Mack.

On and on and on and on and on and on I could go... There are still so many more I could mention with great respect - friends who have shaped me and that I love dearly. This is just the start!

Kregg Hood

There are so many people who made our years at Broadway some of our happiest memories. I believe that is the secret of Broadway -- its people.

I was a young bride when Kregg and I moved to Lubbock to begin our first full-time ministry. No where could there have been a better place to grow in service to our Lord. Everyone was warm, encouraging, and patient in letting us learn and making us feel like family.

Our first child, Kalah, was born and loved there. I'm still amazed as I look through her baby book at the outpouring of love through gifts and cards. No matter where we serve, Broadway will always be home to us.

Mrs. Kregg (Karen) Hood

After the Lubbock tornado I remember coming to the building and carrying groceries to the cars of people who had come to the building in need of food. Gary Linker and I were pushing the grocery carts back and forth and crashed them into some cars. We had lots of fun and thankfully I was too young to realize the impact and devastation that had happened as a result of that storm.

Jon Horne

Working on the Broadway staff has provided many humorous and memorable moments. Education secretary Carol Dixon quickly became famous for her cooking talents. She was sweet enough to "cook" Patrick King's birthday cake on one occasion. The cake looked delicious, covered with lots of creamy chocolate icing. As Patrick began to cut the cake, his face took on a puzzled look as he encountered difficulty. Not wanting to hurt Carol's feelings, he persevered a little longer a little longer trying to cut the cake. Finally he gave up and dug into the cake with the knife only to find layers of brightly colored sponges. Fortunately a real cake was in hiding. On another occasion, Carol treated the staff to her chocolate candy. Fortunately she had filled a few of us in on this one. She brought to staff meeting a tray of what resembled chocolate covered cherries. We watched with anticipation to see who would be the victim. After some time, Richard Trussell reached over to the tray, took a piece of "candy" and plopped it into his mouth. As he began chewing, a really strange look came over his face. We all laughed as we watched Richard pull the chocolate covered cotton ball out of his mouth. Carol of course was innocent of any wrong-doing.

Mrs. Jon (Tracey) Horne

Do You Remember?

We began worshipping at Broadway when we moved to Lubbock from Bossier City, La., in mid October of 1950. The youth program was good for our 13 year old son, little Jack, and we thoroughly enjoyed the young married class we attended.

A day that we will always remember was in 1952. It was the last day of a 10 day meeting with Brother Batsell B. Baxter. When the invitation was given 62 responded, 38 of who were to be baptized. Some of Broadway's men went to other congregations to borrow clothing for the baptisms.

We remember how M. Norvel Young would walk up and down the aisles to encourage responses.

And Bill Banowsky who had the love and respect of not only the members of the church, but the entire city of Lubbock.

Thanks for so many good memories, Broadway. Let's keep growing in faith and in love.

Jack and Lee House

I remember the announcement that baby Tobin Noble had a tumor in his leg. The best announcement was after over a year of prayer, it was gone! How great God is!

Mrs. Matt (Janice) Howard

When Bill Banowsky was hired to be our new minister a pictorial church directory was mailed to him in California. He was challenged to know every elder and deacon and their wives by their complete name when he arrived in Lubbock. All the above mentioned people met at Buck and Ola Peveto's home - about 150 of them. Everyone formed a large circle - Bill went around and called each person by his proper name. Not a single mistake!

Johnnie L. Howell

In 1969 Adult Class #4 (The Fellowship Hall Class) started the tradition of honoring couples at Broadway who had been married fifty years or more. Because so many in that class have now been married over 50 years, Adults #8 have taken this over. It is really a wonderful dinner and party. There have been as many as 51 couples who qualify.

We remember how pleased Mother and Dad (Nettie and Tom Clay) were to receive the recognition for three years of having been married longer than any other couple. They married December 23, 1909, and were always such a happy and loving couple. They moved here from Hereford in 1963. They loved both Bill Banowsky and Joe Barnett, the ministers who were here during the time they were here.

When Joe Barnett was preaching one Sunday night on the radio, a young man coming to Lubbock from California heard his sermon and was so impressed that he looked up the church and the preacher to find out about the Lord. Soon after he made the contact he was baptized. His name was Tom Stampfli. He left Broadway later and went to the Lubbock Bible Church on 34th Street. I understand that he is a good pianist and plays for the church he now is with.

Mrs. Johnnie (Morene) Howell

So many great things have happened to make my life so rich and full of meaning here at Broadway. Not having the spiritual background as a child as so many of the Christians who were brought up here had, you can imagine what it has meant to me to be able to hear preachers like G. C. Brewer, Norvel Young and others over a period of 50 years!

I remember the Godly teachers and wonderful sermons that our son, Dale Young, had the privilege of hearing and all those who taught him to love the scriptures and apply them to his life so that he could qualify to serve as an Elder in three different churches.

Mrs. Cecil (Lois Young) Huff

I moved from Kansas to Lubbock in 1980. I took the receptionist job at the front desk in the church office. I typed many letters for Adelmo Castro, the Spanish minister, but I had no idea of what I typed. Wonderful memories of Horace, Ernie, Ken, Terry, Tim and Terry and John Paul (Broadway staff).

Colleen Hukle

Broadway was my original church home when my family moved to Lubbock in 1932. My mother, Ethel Hamilton, and my sister, Mary, worshipped there the rest of their lives. I especially recall the days Ealon V. Wilson, a nephew of John T. Smith, worked with the young people. We had regular get-togethers to improve our singing and for fellowship. I was a member of a double quartet.

Mrs. Hardy (Vera Hamilton) Humphries