I remember when I was a small child, going to church in the little white building on Main Street and Avenue E. My Mother (Hattie Green Meridith) took my sister (Sylva McKinley) and I every Sunday. She held us by our hands, one on one side and one on the other as we walked to church.

There was a hitching rail at the front of the building where people tied their horses. They came on horseback, in surreys, in buggies or walked. The men would pull a "Morral" (Spanish for feed bag) over their horse's head and put two or three handsfull of feed in it so they could feed on that for a few hours. Sometimes the horses would get restless, pull back on the rope tied to the rail, start getting choked and perhaps even fall down. The other horses would go excited too, so the men would have to leave church service and get them settled down. I remember when my Dad, Edgar Meridith, moved that little building with teams of horses to 19th Street and Avenue L. I was about nine years old at the time.

There was a Brother Taylor who led singing, and he always started with "Heavenly Sunlight." I remember going to baptisms at Brother Liff Sanders place some blocks north of the building. He had a metal tank about four and a half feet high and eight feet across with steps going up to it. There was a windmill by it. I also remember the fruit of the vine was passed by one hand down the row since it was served in one glass.

0. L. Meredith

Do You Remember?

Norma Hancock tells about Liff Sanders describing the building of the first church here in Lubbock. He said the wood had to be brought down from Canyon by horse and wagon.

Once when we were having a luncheon down at the old church building, my Mother (Lucille McCorkle) sent Elaine Sherrod (Paul Sherrod's daughter) and me to the grocery store to get lemons for iced tea. She told us to go to Piggly Wiggly. She was referring to a little store about a block to the east of the church. Elaine and I were only about six years old, and the only Piggly Wiggly we knew about was on the corner of 19th and University. Needless to say, by the time we walked all that way and back, the luncheon was over and our mothers had the police out looking for us.

I also remember once when Irene Sherrod came to church with a shoe of one kind on one foot and one of another kind on the other foot.

Carolyn McCorkle Hill

When I was in Texas Tech I remember the good times we students had in the white frame building just west of the red brick building on Broadway and Avenue N. It was called the annex and was primarily used for student activities.

The Fred Pinkstons took a special interest in us. Every Lord's Day morning they came to the campus and parked in front of the boys dorm and honked for us to come out and ride to church with them. If we missed a ride with them, we walked to the corner of Broadway and College Avenue (south side of the street) and congregated in mass waiting for someone to stop and pick us up - didn't matter whom - just anyone going to town! Many times I've ridden with Methodists or Baptists - it didn't matter - just so I could get to Broadway for Sunday school and church. Very, very few students had cars back then. It was a common, every-day-of-the-week practice for the young men to "bum" rides to town. Everyone was very accommodating. They always seemed happy to stop and pick us up, especially the girls if they could get their family car on Sunday afternoon!

Dorman Igo

When the church was at Broadway and Avenue N, the ladies baked the bread and prepared the communion trays for the Lord's Supper. The lady who usually did it was out of town, so the ladies class that met for study on Monday afternoons were discussing who would prepare it for the following Sunday. Mrs. J. H. Bennett said she would, but that she would have to be reminded. Mrs. Sherrod (B. and Paul's mother) spoke up and said she would do it, and that she would not have to be reminded! Guess what? She forgot it. The table was all prepared and the men were ready to serve the congregation -- but when the white linen cloth that covered the emblems was removed, there was no bread in the trays. One of the men went to the back to see what had happened. And, of course, everyone was wondering what was going on. The man came back and announced that the bread had not been prepared and for everyone to come back that night for communion.

Bob Reinhardt was always trying to do things to make little children happy. I remember if a child was getting a little restless out in the foyer while their folks were busy talking, Bob would drop a few coins on the floor while the children weren't looking his way. When they found one, that kept them occupied while they waited.

Mrs. Dorman (Fern Anderson) Igo

One Sunday morning in 1933 or 1934 the Lord's Supper was about to be served and the men at the table hesitated and looked at each other. Someone said, "The bread and wine are not here." All they did was say we would be dismissed, and I don't remember the reaction of the church. I do remember going home and telling my brother what happened, and he said, "I guess you won't starve."

I fondly remember Irene Sherrod Nall who was so good to work with a large group of us young people. Paul Jr. was one of our gang and we had a dinner at his house. Irene gave a toast that she quoted from one of the boys as we raised our glasses of grapefruit juice, she said, "Here is to the love that lies in your eyes and lies and lies!" We had fun in their large house on 19th Street that many of the church members will remember.

Another good leader for the young people was W. E. Street. There was not any money for us to entertain outside of home and parks, and we were fortunate to have different homes available to us and sponsors for hay rides, etc.

Juanita Jones

In 1979 my family was living in Hobbs, N.M. My 16 year-old son's lung collapsed and he was transported by ambulance to Methodist Hospital. Within a few minutes of our arrival Brother Leo Healer, as a part of the out-of-town hospital ministry, came. He said, "We're here to help. If you need a place to stay, we have an extra room; if you need a car, we have two; if you need money, we can arrange for help." We shall never forget that! I am grateful to be a part of a congregation who loves people and who is concerned about their needs. Matt. 25: 34-46

Mabel Jarrett

I remember that right after the tornado (May 11) we still had church as usual even with windows blown out and all.

I remember also a wonderful woman named Mrs. Gandy. The kids all called her "Gandy." She was so good and wonderful to my children. I never worried about my kids because I knew that someone there loved them.

Sandy Johnston

I remember hearing Brother Marshal Keeble, an outstanding black preacher, preach here on various occasions. He was a good preacher and very colorful in his expressive descriptions of Bible teachings.

I also remember the home Bible studies conducted by Brother Maurice Tisdell in the 1950's not long after we moved into the new building. The Paul Sherrod's opened their home for many of them. Brother Tisdell had the lessons worked out to perfection. He covered the entire Bible in six lessons. I attended one of these sessions with two girls who worked with me at Lubbock National Bank. I was so happy one of them learned what to do to be saved and was later baptized during a gospel meeting with Batsel B. Baxter.

Peggy Jones

I'll always remember the day Joe Barnett took a big chance in the pulpit. The fund raising for the new section of the building was in full swing. Just before the service, Joe Roper, the song leader, found a pair of wild black sunglasses in the hall. And, as boys will do, he dared Joe Barnett to put them on in the pulpit. If he did, Joe Roper vowed to donate $20.00 to the building fund. (I don't think he expected much response.) But, in his usual cool, undaunted style, Joe came to the pulpit, told carefully how much Joe Roper promised to pay, and donned the sun glasses, calmly looking from side to side. The response was mixed, some laughing and some sitting with mouths open in shock. But that was Joe - his humor could accomplish a lot!

Mrs. Milton (Barbie) Jones

Do You Remember?

One of the highlights of my life was working on the staff at Broadway. It gave me the opportunity to get to know so many wonderful people, all the ladies who helped with the various projects Bob Mize could think of, those who graded Bible correspondence courses and the elders' wives and others who so graciously helped me with the quarterly newcomer dinners. I could not have done all of this without them.

It was wonderful to be a part of the teaching staff in the Primary Department. I can still see Ray Fulenwider the night we placed membership. He looked down from the pulpit and asked his famous questions, "Do you teach Bible classes? What age do you prefer to teach?"

The memories of the youth activities flood my mind. My first retreat, I believe, was spent on kitchen duty with Joe and Jerrye Cope, but it was well worth it because we have shared many wonderful times together since that retreat. We will always appreciate the encouragement that Carl Cope, Jim Moss and John Paul Blankenship gave to our daughter, Amy, even the Outer Limits Program.

My last activity as a part of the Broadway staff was to teach at the ACU Bible Teachers Workshop. The office staff conducted a Church Secretary's Workshop that year. I do not remember too much of what we taught, but I do remember the skit which we opened our part of the workshop.

We appreciate all of the love and encouragement that we received while we were members there and still receive as we continue our service for the Lord.

Mrs. Furman (Helen B.) Kearley

Our four years at Broadway were a great highlight in our lives. We received spiritual nourishment and encouragement from which we still benefit today. We were given a vision of what the church ought to be and could be with people working together. Some of my specific memories are as follows:

First, I was greatly encouraged by Joe Barnett who was serving as minister at that time. I came fresh from graduate school to head the Bible Department at Lubbock Christian. I was lacking, I am certain, in self-confidence and self-assurance. Joe had a very positive effect on me in building my self-image and self-esteem. He gave me much self-confidence and also opened many doors for me to write and speak. My later success and accomplishments must owe more to him than I can ever imagine.

The elders at Broadway were also a great encouragement. They allowed me many opportunities of service and supported and encouraged us in various ways. Above all, their personal friendship was of immense value. I had heard and read of many of these men since the beginning of the mission work in Germany. To become personally acquainted with them, to be invited into their homes, to work with them on committees and projects was a very uplifting and gratifying experience.

My third set of memories concerns Couples Class #9. They along with the leaders of the church invited me to teach that class. It was my privilege for four years to study with them almost every Sunday. Their questions and discussions in class were very stimulating. We came to develop very close friendships with many in this class which continue to this day.

Many other memories flood the mind, but I was not asked to write a book, only share a few memories. Briefly, I would make mention of the wonderful joy and benefits we received while working with Horace Coffman, Beth Crumpler, Big Don Williams, Jim Moss, Carl Cope, John Paul Blankenship, Ray Fulenwider and others of the staff.

Furman Kearley

In the late forties the congregation at Broadway and Avenue T witnessed an inspiring conversion when a middle-aged man and his wife, Clifford and Lucile Williams, made the confession to be baptized. Spine-tingling shouts of praise to the Lord came from the heart and lips of Mrs. H. F. Williams. Her joy was replete now that all of her children were in the Lord: Clifford Williams and his wife Lucile, Gladys (Williams) and Raleigh Workman, Floyd Williams and his wife Mary Edna, and Pauline (Williams) and Bill Rogers.

Donny Lou (Adams) Kelsey

I remember Brother J. C. Rigney leading singing, using his book to keep time. I also remember Brother Young having the congregation sing a certain song. A few minutes after singing the song he announced the same number. After he noticed his error, he said, "I like that song so well that we will sing it again."

I have heard my sister and brother tell about John T. Smith calling the young people down, even his own children, because they were making noise in the balcony.

Mary Kennedy

I remember the great meetings held by Batsell Barrett Baxter with so many baptisms.

Marvelous spectacle of two giants, Brewer and Busby, dropping a nickel for the parking meter in a snow bank and the total consternation and helplessness. Should we dig for a nickel in the snow or another from our pockets?

In 1955 Norvel asked me to write an article for Firm Foundation on the history of Broadway up to that time. The article was not important, but the experience of reading all of the available minutes of elders meetings up to that time was a tremendous exposure to the dreams and plans of dedicated and forward-looking leaders.

S. M. Kennedy

A memory I will always cherish is my participation in the ministry of serving meals to bereaved families on the day of their loved ones funeral. In 1983 Pauline Rogers asked me to take her place as chairman of the committee with Ola Peveto as co-chairman. Later Lynnita Hufstedler began serving as co-chairman. We have a good committee to work with, and the ladies of the congregation so willingly supply the food.

It is a well planned dinner like you serve in your own home. For many years "Gip" Gipson prepared and donated the meat. Since his death Inez, his wife, continues to do the same. We always try to serve each family's particular needs. One family had a 10 a.m. service and was having the interment in another town. We prepared a picnic lunch so that they could either stop on the way at a road-side park or eat in their cars. They were so appreciative and said they even had enough to eat in their motel rooms that night.

I remember another time we were called about two hours before food was needed for about 40 people ... and we had food there for them! And there was the time when one of our members called to tell us about a family with no church home who needed food. We took food to their house for about three days.

This committee has worked together for more than 10 years, and we hope to continue for many more. It is great to be able to work with Morene Howell, May Ona White, Evelyn Moore, Bula Anderson, Josephine Welch, Barbara Allen, Etie Phillips, Julia Steele and Inez Gipson.

Mrs. Frank (Jane) Kerr

My Dad, Marvin Robinson, has been a great influence on my two boys, Cody and Chris. Cody has been especially impressed by his granddad's hospital visitation to out-of-town members, and how much he wants to be of help to those who are sick as well as to their families. One day Cody said to him, "Granddad, if I were Jesus, I'd sure choose you to be one of my apostles!"

Judi Robinson King

When Mark Moran was youth minister, I went to Rockcleft with the youth group. We found a deep pool that could be used as a natural baptistry back on a horse trail. The water was ice cold! I remember that I would take people down there before dinner every night. It was funny when they saw it for the first time because they didn't think a pool like that would be on that trail.

Kerry Lackey

Lorena Justiss has taught three year olds for over half a century. She taught my daughter and two grandsons.

When Norvel Young was offered the presidency of Pepperdine his mother, Ruby Young objected. She thought he should stay at Broadway. Mrs. Young thought larger churches could do more. Her feeling was that Lubbock was growing and Broadway would also with Norvel's leadership.

Roy C. Lacy

Do You Remember?

I have lots of memories of Broadway, but of course I cannot relate them all. I remember there was no nursery in the building at Broadway and Avenue N, but there was a small room in the basement where toddlers were left with a different lady to look after them each Sunday. There were no doors that could be closed. One Sunday morning I heard a child crying outside the building, and I whispered to Marion, "That's Wesley." He replied, "No, it can't be - he's in the nursery." But I went to see, and sure enough, Wesley was just ready to step out from behind a car and go into Broadway Street. I was horrified! The next morning, I went to see Dr. McCorkle, one of our elders, and told him something had to be done. We needed dutch doors that could be latched on that room so that the children could not get out. He said the church didn't have the money. Marion bought the doors and had them hung. No child got out after that.

I remember quite vividly when Lubbock Christian School started. It was in our present building. One day Pauline Rogers came to my house; she had been talking with Dr. Mattox, the first president of L.C.C. and who also served as superintendent of L.C.S. He said he wished that he knew someone who could operate a cafeteria, someone that could buy a stalk of bananas and know how to use them up before they spoiled. Pauline told him she knew someone who could! And here she was asking me to volunteer. So for two years before the school moved out to the L.C.C. campus, I was the dietitian, purchasing agent, bookkeeper and peacemaker. I enjoyed doing it as a Christian service. My family also had a part in it. Blair, who was little, thought the fellowship was his second home. Marion was very supportive, willing to help in any way he could. He stored the frozen food we got from the government in his big walk-in freezer at his grocery store. He often donated money as well as supplies. People were all willing to help. We hired only two cooks. The kitchen would not have been the same without Ira Millwee and Violet King. People donated commodities. One family who had a large garden brought in vegetables by the truck load. After the first two months we were operating in the black. Skipper Shipp got a commercial size refrigerator donated. Of course, we had to pass health department inspections, and that is the reason our present kitchen has triple sinks and built-in cabinets.

I remember the second year the Board members gave me a check for $100.00 in appreciation. I bought a pair of alligator shoes!

For an extra special treat one day I thought we would have strawberry short-cake for dessert as I had been able to get some frozen strawberries at a cheap price. The first little boy who came through the line said, "I don't like strawberries!" We nearly lost a student right there!

The custodian at that time was not cooperative. He didn't like our being there. He would not get the garbage cans set up for the children to dump their plates and milk cartons. I did it a few times and then one day I told the children to just place their discards on the floor in a pile. I went to see Bill Rogers, a Board member, and told him what I had done. He laughed. After that the custodian saw to it that the garbage cans were in the proper place at the right time!

Our own children were usually very good at church, but one Sunday they slumped down in their seats and sat on their tail bones. I scolded them. The next Sunday they did the same thing, and I reprimanded them again. The third Sunday I just looked at them, but didn't say a word. On the way home that day I stopped at the drug store, and asked the pharmacist to fix the worst tasting concoction he could that wouldn't hurt a child. I told the children I knew they must be sick or they would have been sitting up straight so I had gotten some medicine for them. I got the three older children (Blair was a baby) in a row and gave each one of them a small dose of the medicine. They got a second dose on Wednesday even though they declared they didn't need it. The last dose was to be given on Saturday night. They really insisted that they didn't need it. I told them that we would see how they acted on Sunday, and if they showed any signs of not feeling good we would continue the medicine. They sat up tall and straight. Several years later Wesley was at home visiting and asked, "Mother, were we really sick when you gave us that horrible tasting medicine?" I said, "It worked, didn't it?"

Mrs. Marion (Sibil Blair) Leftwich

I remember meeting Norvel and Helen Young when we moved here in 1955. I enjoyed Norvel's sermons and Helen's inspiring lessons. She is the Best!

Mrs. Durward (Christine) Lewter

My memories of Broadway are memories of my childhood; rolling down the grassy hills at our MacKenzie Park picnics; parties in so many homes with so much laughter; hard working Sunday school teachers like Sister Chance, Sister Justiss, and Sister Ellis; childhood friends and our adventures (Glyn Coffman and I got locked in the bathroom of the old building; we saw the lights go out and screamed for help until we lost our voices until some wonderful person rescued us); grace-filled sermons by my Daddy who would often have to choke back loving tears to finish his message; the concern offered to help anyone in need with food or jobs or time to listen; the absence of any harsh criticism. I think children still feel, as I did, that these aisles and these halls are their home. Broadway made children feel safe and cared for, and I think it still does.

Emily Young Lemley

We moved to Lubbock from Big Spring in 1955 and placed our membership here at Broadway. We had a great relationship with Norvel and Helen Young, Bill and Gay Banowsky and Bill and Ann Young. We attended some football games with them to see the Red Raiders play ... fun times. We learned to appreciate all of them, and getting to know them made our transfer to Lubbock very pleasant.

I remember Bill Rogers who was an elder here for 30 years. I had known Bill and Pauline when we were students at Texas A & M in 1942. He had a great influence on my life, and observing how he lived made me want to be a Christian too. Without a doubt he was one of the finest Christians I have ever known, at church or in business.

Durward Lewter

I had two aunts who attended and were members at Broadway. Mrs. Janie Ayres and Mrs. Maud Wright, both widows who had previously worked at Bole's Orphans' Home. My first visit to Broadway was in 1941 to visit these aunts and the church at Broadway and Avenue N.

Mrs. Delmont (Louise) Linker

Of course Vema has many memories of growing up at Broadway and of the Bible Chair when Carl Spain was the director. Norvel and Helen Young live in her memories of pleasant days growing up there.

Brother Harvie Pruitt's Sunday night class for children. Cindy, Jenny, and Gary, our three, plus two or three hundred others in one room. He and his helpers could keep them all seated and happy, and busy, and keep their attention -- all at one time -- and they loved it!

Other memories are of the gospel meeting with "Fiery Ira" and his bright red suit, the gospel meeting when Bill Banowsky returned from Pepperdine to do the preaching and overslept the 8:00 a.m. service -- Horace filled in with songs and more songs. When Bill did arrive, he preached a masterpiece without apology or a single stammer.

Horace, of course, always at the hospital whether we were having a baby, or other illness -- just being "Horace," a true laborer for the Lord.

Joe Barnett's wit, freckles and mischievous personality when ad libbing announcements. Also, his sermons. Particularly at weddings and funerals where Joe has no par.

Sister Nordyke! If you knew her you remember her life and her ministry. If you did not know her, there's not space enough here to explain.

The wonderful group of people with which we had the privilege to serve on the Children's Home and Missions Committees: John White, Floyd Stumbo, the staff, and particularly the house parents at the Children's Home. These good peoples' choice of what to do with their lives reminds us of what Jesus said about Mary in Luke 10:42: "They have chosen the good part."

Of course, our couples Bible class called "Durwood's class" long after Durwood and Jackie Sanders moved away from Lubbock. We have too many wonderful memories of all of the members of this class to list. Luckily, we still have contact with a number of them.

Our prayer for Broadway is that it will continue to preach God's word and be a shining example for the brotherhood.

Gene and Vema Linn

Do You Remember?

... How Norvel Young always said, 'You love those you eat with. "

In the old building, I remember at every service Brother Jim Kuykendall raised his hands high in the air and cleaned his glasses during the sermon.

Mrs. Newell (Joy) Loveless

I was introduced to Norvel Young's secretary, Joy Davis while making deliveries to the church office at Broadway and Avenue N. She became my wife. Our three children grew up at Broadway, and we now have two grandchildren with us here.

Newell Loveless

Alex McDonald, who later became a Broadway elder, had not been faithful to attend church services for 20 years. But his wife Lola and five children were there at the Broadway and Avenue N building every service.

Alex came with Lola just once or twice a year but wasn't about to be embarrassed by someone who chastised him for his poor attendance. After church he would rush out and stand at the door opposite the preacher who was saying goodbye to the worshipers. Alex shook hands with everyone, "Mr. so and so we sure have been missing you at the services, and glad to see you out today."

He was always laughing and making jokes. In the early 50's he turned around 360 degrees spiritually. He started two hours of Bible study at 5 a.m. everyday and completely changed his life style.

He later became an elder and occasionally taught an adult Bible class. He usually chose some obscure subject such as Judges 20:16, the story of the children of Benjamin, 700 left-handed men who could sling stones at a hair's breadth and not miss. His lessons had a good spiritual message but were always full of humor.

Conny Martin

I had been married to Alex McDonald for six years. We lived at 14th and Avenue K, now the location of the Chamber of Commerce building. I had three children ages five, four, and two and a half. We had been going to a denomination on Broadway, but I was studying my Bible and wasn't satisfied with my infant baptism. A neighbor and I decided to each visit other churches and compare notes. Since Alex's family was in the Church of Christ, I said I would go to the Broadway and Avenue N church first. Alex was out of duty, but his sisters Mary Niblack and Evelyn Pruitt worshiped there. John T. Smith made the New Testament so clear to me. I visited him in his office and was completely converted. I told my friend that I would look no further. I had found the truth. My friend Mrs. Dye, was also baptized later. Alex did not attend until many years later, but he always wanted me to go and take the children.

Lola C. McDonald

The Broadway Church has always been such an integral part of our lives and this story took place right in the hallway leading into the chapel. Scott and I were in eighth grade. We had known each other about a year and a half and "liked" each other. Scott had a ring that was a wolfs head and the jaw was hinged. In those days when a couple "went steady" the girl would wear the boy's ring on a chain around her neck. I wanted that ring!! One Wednesday night after prayer meeting while our mothers were at a meeting, we waited in the aforementioned hallway, and Scott said, "Would you wear my ring and go steady with me?" Of course I said yes! Ultimately we married in the Broadway auditorium. In fact, both of us and all four of our children were baptized there. Two of our children were married there. Scott has served as a deacon and an elder. Our own family history includes many activities and memories connected with the Broadway church. It all started in the hallway leading to the chapel on December 13, 1952!!

Mrs. Scott (Linda Hufstedler) Mack

Could you explain a truck load of beer cartons stacked on the Broadway parking lot? It happened after the tornado of 1970. Water was not available, and one of the beer distributors called and asked if they could help the people some way. He was told about the water shortage. He solved it by delivering a truck load of distilled water in beer bottles and cartons. It was hard to get some of the ladies to allow their husbands to take it even though they were assured it was water. Sometimes they had to have a demonstration because of their not being able to understand "English."

Wayne Holt and I took eighteen ninth grade boys to Roaring Springs for an overnight stay with swimming, softball and eating planned. One of the boys suggested we "hunt snipes." We explained the rules, and some of the boys took positions with their sacks. About 10 p.m. we ended the hunt and called the boys to come in. One of them refused and said, "I'm not about to come in until I get a "snipe." I had the job of explaining the joke.

Otis Maner

Do You Remember?

I remember clever children's stories by Olive Price. She was so quick-witted and sharp when she taught in the Christian pre-school. She wrote many books for children. Our girls loved her as a teacher. Lillie V. Smith Johnson also was wonderful with the children in the Christian pre-school and later endeared herself to our Jan when she had her own private kindergarten.

Mrs. C. B. (Conny McDonald) Martin

I remember typing letters for Brother G. C. Brewer before Broadway could pay a church secretary. I was in Draughan's Business School and did part-time work when I could get something to do. I could never spell and he used such big words. He would say, "Child, can't you spell?" He was so sweet to work for. I will always treasure the memories of working with him.

Evelyn Matthews

Programs I remember:

1. Directing Bible puppet plays on Saturday.
2. Directing three-act Bible plays with students from the Bible Chair. We built our scenes, practicing after school and on Saturday. Some of the plays were "Rahab and the Spies," etc.
3. Softball teams, both girls and boys.
4. "Getting to know the Bible" was a Sunday afternoon activity for 5th and 6th graders. Marvin and Margaret Robinson and I worked with students to help them find scripture and feel comfortable with the Bible.

Leota Matthews

I remember the service when Brother Gatewood returned to tell about the mission work in Germany - a really long service - but seemed so short.

Lois (Chichi) McClure

I remember one Sunday when Brother Banowsky overslept and barely got to the pulpit in time to give the sermon. Extra songs were being sung while waiting for him, and the audience was wondering who and where the preacher was. He seemed very embarrassed.

Hall McCrummen

I remember that every Sunday Brother G. C. Brewer included in his sermon, "0, behold the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world." That has always stayed with me because I could picture a snow-white lamb laid on the altar waiting to be sacrificed.

Mrs. Hall (Marydelle) McCrummen

Broadway is one of the brightest spots in my memory, having worked with Norvel Young for 20TH CENTURY CHRISTIAN and then as church secretary at Broadway for two years, 1954-56.

The ministers who served in various capacities at the church while I was there were Norvel Young, Horace Coffman, Clarence King, Henry Speck, Mont Whitson, and Alan Bryan. Raymond Beadle and Troy Brouthers took care of the building and grounds, and Troy was baptized while working there. The secretaries were Jean Anderson, Joy Chisholm, Kay Burnam, Karen Green, Jean Bransorn and I.

The Childrens' Home of Lubbock had an office near the kitchen. Ione Johnson served as secretary, and Inez Baucum served as case worker. John B. White was the superintendent but officed at the church building.

The memory I have of the church office is one of people who got along well and loved each other. The ministers were men who were concerned about the people they served, and I especially enjoyed working with Horace Coffman in the chorus, which sang for weddings and funerals. I remember the Elders as being a choice group who loved each other and the church and who served well. I cannot recall any dissension. If there was disagreement, they kept it from becoming an unChristlike problem.

Broadway will always remain special to me because I started dating my future husband there, having our wedding in the Broadway chapel. I look forward to meeting many of those past friends in Heaven.

Patt Egger McGee

I started attending Broadway when I was three year old when I moved here with my parents, 0. W. and Pansie McGuire. After graduating from high school I attended college one year at David Lipscomb in Nashville, but decided to come back to Texas Tech.

I enjoyed going to church at Broadway and made many friends there when I was young. In a sense, it is still my "church home."

Deany B. McGuire

Our family, 0. W., Pansie and three year old son Deany Bryce, arrived in Lubbock September 1, 1935. We attended services at the Broadway Church of Christ on Broadway and Avenue N, placing our membership there the first Sunday we attended. Our membership is still here after 56 years. Our Bible class met in the basement and our good friend Gladys Workman was the secretary. This class was larger than the whole congregation in Hutchinson, Kansas, where we lived before coming to Lubbock. Our class was known as the young married couples' class.

In about 1938 or 1939 we were asked to sponsor the Tech young peoples' group. We met on Thursday evening for a devotional and fellowship. Soon after World War II began, a large percentage of our men were called to serve our country, so we combined our Tech group with airmen from Reese Air Force Base. We continued sponsoring them until Carl Spain was hired as our first Bible Chair Director.

I believe one of the most important times in my life was in 1943 when the Elders asked me to serve as a deacon. I enjoyed meeting visitors and ushering more than anything else.

I was asked to teach a Sunday morning Junior high boys class in 1939. The class was very small and we met in the outer office to the preacher's study. It grew and even out-grew our space. By that time the church had purchased the west half of the block, built the annex next to the church building and used the remaining two-story house as classrooms. I had a large Junior high class there. The most embarrassing event happened. The boys all tilted their cane bottom chairs against the wall around the room. There was a connecting door between our room and the room that the older men used. One of the boys was leaning against that door during our prayer and another boy turned the knob opening the door. "Ker flop," he fell into the men's class where they were also in prayer. On Monday morning I asked the elders to relieve me of this class, but Brother B. Sherrod said, "No way." He had taught Junior high boys himself and even though they did some disgusting things, most of them turned out pretty good. Thankfully, some of my boys did too and are still in the church.

0. W. and Pansie McGuire

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