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Church Council Updates
On Sunday, November 19, there was a called business meeting at the end of the worship service during which time the congregation voted unanimously in favor of the presented slate.
The selection team includes Tommy Miskelly, Rick Adams, DeAnne Hegi, Will Martin, Preston Crowe, Shawn O’Leary, Katy Shearer, and Lauren Williams. Thank you to the Selection Team for their tireless work.

Foundations
Are you looking for a way to learn more about Broadmoor and the membership process? Foundations is a monthly class designed just for you. The next class meets on Sunday, January 7, in the Venue during the 10:45AM Life Group hour. To reserve your spot, click on the link above!

Bible Reading Plan
Join the Broadmoor family as we study the Bible together daily! Text “WORD” to 32373 to get daily reading plans to keep you on track with reading the Bible. What a great way to stay in God’s Word and prepare your heart for Sunday worship!

Stay Connected 
Get up-to-date Broadmoor information on your phone by texting BROADMOOR to 32373 to subscribe to Broadmoor News text messages. This is an excellent complement to the weekly email and the other avenues of information you receive from Broadmoor. Don’t get our weekly email? Click on the link below and scroll to the bottom to sign up.

Advent at Broadmoor
Join the Broadmoor family as we celebrate Advent beginning Sunday, December 3. The Advent season includes the four Sundays leading up to Christmas and begins this year on Sunday, December 3. It’s a time of expectancy and preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. If you are already a part of our Bible Reading Plan text, you will begin to receive the passages for each day through a daily text. If you want to be a part of the Bible Reading Plan, text BIBLE to 32373. You can also find weekly Advent Guides by clicking HERE. There will also be printed weekly guides in the Advent stations around campus for you to pick up and follow along if you prefer. 

Christmas Night of Worship • December 10 • 6pm
You are cordially invited to Broadmoor’s Christmas Night of Worship! It will be an amazing night as our Praise Team, Worship Choir, Kids Choir, and Preschool Choir join together for an evening of your favorite Christmas classics.

Christmas Eve Candelight Service • December 24 • 4pm & 6pm
We hope to see you this Christmas Eve as we gather around candlelight and sing some of our favorite Christmas hymns. There will be two chances to join us: 4pm and 6pm and we cannot wait to spend this Christmas Eve with you and your family!

Lottie Moon Post Office • December 3 – December 31
Send your Christmas Cards through the Lottie Moon Post Office. Donate the money you would pay for postage to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and transform lives today. The Post Office will open on December 3rd. Please address cards with the recipient’s first and last name. USPS Stamps currently are .60 cents each. Check the mailbox each Sunday for your own Christmas cards. And be sure to tag donations as “Lottie Moon Post Office”, either on checks or on the giving page. The Post Office will close December 31, 2023 so cards will be available in the church office after January 2, 2024.

Central Mississippi Correctional Facilities Christmas Bag Collection • November 21 – December 10
Live generously this Christmas season by gifting the female inmates at Central Mississippi Correctional Facilities (CMCF) with a small gift bag of hygiene products. Broadmoor will collect items in bins around campus from November 21 through December 10. A packing party will take place on December 10. We are collecting the items below to prepare Christmas bags for inmates at CMCF. Each bag consists of the following gifts placed in a gallon-sized zip lock bag:

• One pair of white crew socks
• 30 pieces of hard candy that are individually wrapped and placed in a smaller zip-lock bag
• Clear shampoo with tape over the top to keep it from spilling
• Clear deodorant
• Females can have three small non-metallic hair ornaments (there are approx 1000 women living at CMCF)
• An optional Christmas card or note from the group, church, or organization that created the bag

Examples of Clear Deodorants for Ladies:
• Arrid Extra Dry Antiperspirant Deodorant
• Secret Flawless Clear
• Lady Speed Stick Gel
• Soft & Dry Dri-gel
• Dry Idea Clear Gel
• Mitchum Power-gel

Examples of Clear Deodorants for Men:
• Arm & Hammer Ultry Max Clear Gel
• Old Spice High Endurance Clear Gel
• Right Guard Sport Clear Gel
• Speed Stick
• Right guard total Defense 5 power gel
• Gillette Clear gel

Examples of Clear Shampoo:
• Suave
• White Rain
• V05

Find out more about everything Christmas at Broadmoor offers by clicking HERE.

Wednesdays at Broadmoor have wrapped up for 2023 but we will see you back on campus beginning Wednesday, January 10, 2024 for a Family Meal at 5pm followed by activities for all ages and stages at 6pm.

PRESCHOOL
Christmas Night of Worship • December 10 • 6pm
You are cordially invited to Broadmoor’s Christmas Night of Worship! It will be an amazing night as our Praise Team, Worship Choir, Kids Choir, and Preschool Choir join together for an evening of your favorite Christmas classics.

KIDS
Christmas Night of Worship • December 10 • 6pm
You are cordially invited to Broadmoor’s Christmas Night of Worship! It will be an amazing night as our Praise Team, Worship Choir, Kids Choir, and Preschool Choir join together for an evening of your favorite Christmas classics.

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Encounter • December 13 • 6pm
Middle Schoolers, we hope to see you on December 13 for our Christmas Encounter! We’ll start in the Gym/ROC with some fun and games before moving up to Third Floor Faith for some student-led worship and teaching. Be sure to wear your best Christmas pajamas and we’ll see you there!

TogetherWKND • February 2-4 
Together WKND 2024 is gearing up and we cannot be more excited. This year, Broadmoor is hosting for the weekend, welcoming multiple churches with students from all around the Madison area. We will meet together the weekend of February 2-4 for worship sessions, breakout sessions, and small groups. The cost is $70 a participant. Click HERE to read more about the details of the weekend!

HIGH SCHOOL
Encounter • December 13 • 6pm
High Schoolers, we hope to see you on December 13 for our Christmas Encounter! We’ll start in the Gym/ROC with some fun and games before moving up to Third Floor Faith for some student-led worship and teaching. Be sure to wear your best Christmas pajamas and we’ll see you there!

Passion 2024 • January 3-5, 2024 • Atlanta, GA
We invite all High School Seniors to join us on January 3–5, 2024 for Passion 2024. We will travel to Atlanta, Georgia and meet up with other students for an intense 3 days of worship and study with some of the most popular worship leaders and insightful speakers today. It is sure to be an unforgettable time!
The cost is $350, including lodging, transportation, and conference tickets. Spots are limited so sign up today! Deadline to register is December 1, 2023.

TogetherWKND • February 2-4 
Together WKND 2024 is gearing up and we cannot be more excited. This year, Broadmoor is hosting for the weekend, welcoming multiple churches with students from all around the Madison area. We will meet together the weekend of February 2-4 for worship sessions, breakout sessions, and small groups. The cost is $70 a participant. Click HERE to read more about the details of the weekend!

For more information about other NextGen activities and events, visit broadmoor.org/nextgen.

Passion 2024 • January 3-5, 2024 • Atlanta, GA
We invite all College Students to join us on January 3–5, 2024 for Passion 2024. We will travel to Atlanta, Georgia and meet up with other students for an intense 3 days of worship and study with some of the most popular worship leaders and insightful speakers today. It is sure to be an unforgettable time!
The cost is $350, including lodging, transportation, and conference tickets. Spots are limited so sign up today! Deadline to register is December 1, 2023.

Jonestown, MS College Mission Trip • March 8-10 • Jonestown, MS
Join us as we travel to the Delta to work alongside But God Ministries in Jonestown, MS. The cost is $60, which includes lodging, transportation, and meals. Sign up HERE by February 16.

2024 College Ski Trip • March 11-15 • Snowshoe Mountain, WV
Come ski the slopes of Snowshoe Mountain, West Virginia on March 11 – 15, 2024. The cost is $799 and includes lift tickets, lodging, transportation, equipment rental, and most meals. A $125 non-refundable deposit is due by November 20. Sign up HERE.

For more information about Broadmoor’s College ministry, please email the College Ministry.

2024 Poured Out Conference • January 26-27
We hope you’ll join us for the Poured Out & Be Refreshed Conference on January 26 & 27. We will welcome Tommye Hammel as she speaks about following the thread of the Holy Spirit through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. This thread will culminate with an in-depth study of God’s Covenant. To learn more and sign up, click HERE.

Men’s Bible Study Group • Wednesdays • 6:15pm • Community Room
Men, help create a culture in your life to live out the mission of making disciples, being equipped to know Jesus deeply, and keeping yourselves honest, and knowing each other unashamedly.

Women in Action • Second Monday Each Month • Noon • L221
Beginning September 11, this group gathers to support and pray for missionaries locally, state-wide, nationally, and internationally.

Rebecca Williams WMU Group • Second Tuesday Each Month • 10am • Fireside Room
Beginning September 12, this group gathers to support and pray for missionaries locally, state-wide, nationally, and internationally.

Sisters in Christ • Wednesdays • 9:30am • F100
Beginning September 6, this group gathers weekly to study Lessons From The Pages Of Deuteronomy by Beth Moore

Vicki Watson Bible Study • Wednesdays • 6:15pm • L221
This women’s group is studying “Covenant, God’s Enduring Promises” by Kay Arthur. Beginning January 10, they will study When You Pray by Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards, and Kristi McLelland.

Precepts • Wednesdays • 6pm • L201/203
This women’s group is studying the book of Mark.

Single Moms Group • Wednesdays • 6:15pm • L204/205
A weekly support and Bible study group just for moms who are single parents.

Gather to Give • First Wednesday Each Month  • 6:15pm • L216/217
Beginning September 6, this group gathers to collect, assemble, and distribute practical items for mission needs.

Manna • Thursdays • 9am • L221
A weekly Bible study for women studying Abide by Jen Wilkin. Beginning January 11, they will study Navigating Gospel Truth by Rebecca McLaughlin.

Precepts • Thursdays • 10am • L201/203 & Online
This Women’s group will be studying the book of Romans.

Bible Study • Thursday • 11am • Online
This Women’s group is studying the Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble.

Sarah Perkins Group • First Thursday Each Month • 6:30pm • L202/220
This group gathers to support and pray for missionaries local, state-wide, nationally, and internationally.

Singles Bible Study • Mondays • 6PM
20s • 128 Allison Ln, Madison
30s • 118 Arbor Ridge Rd, Madison
If you are single, come join other singles in Broadmoor for a time of fellowship and a deep dive into God’s Word. Everyone is welcome whether they are involved in Broadmoor or not.

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Second Monday of the month • 6:00 PM • Chapel
Join other caregivers as they lean on each other, share best practices, and learn about ways to provide care and balance life. For more information, email Jane Goff  or Karen Rothe.

MARRIAGE MENTORS
Whether you are about to get married and want to be as prepared as possible, or you have been married a while and just need some coaching to make your marriage even stronger, our team of marriage mentors can help.

AA/AL-ANON MEETINGS
Monday through Friday • 7:30 – 9:15am • Fireside Room
Saturday • 9:00 – 10:30am • Fireside Room

GRIEFSHARE
Wednesdays • 6:15 – 7:15pm • L202 (Second Floor Love Building)
GriefShare is a 13-week journey that equips you with the tools necessary to begin the healing process after the loss of a loved one. This class meets in room L202 at 6pm on Wednesday nights throughout the fall.

DIVORCECARE
Wednesdays • 6:15 – 7:15pm • L211/212 (Second Floor Love Building)
Separated or divorced? Join others experiencing the same situation for a 13-week course on how to survive divorce and how to thrive as a single adult. Healing, loneliness, depression, anger, caring for children of divorce, new relationships, and moving on from divorce are some of the topics that will be covered.

BREAKING FREE FROM FOOD AND BODY SHAME
Wednesdays • 6:15 – 7:15pm • Fireside Room
Whether you struggle with food or exercise habits, have a disordered relationship with food, or would like to break free from body shame, this group is designed to meet you where you are, help you engage with and share your story, and provide a space for healing. Throughout the semester, this group will be a safe community to take steps toward learning and living out what God has to say about our bodies.

SURRENDERING THE SECRET: ABORTION SUPPORT GROUP
Mondays • 6pm • Fireside Room
Surrendering the Secret is a support group for women who have had an abortion and either have not shared that secret with anyone or very few people. By surrendering that secret in a safe environment with other women who can relate to them, it is our hope that they will begin the process of healing. Many women who have chosen abortion have deep regret, and they wrestle with feelings of grief and loss, guilt, shame, and unworthiness. The group will meet for ten weeks on Mondays at 6pm in the Fireside Room.

TOO SOON • A GROUP FOR GRIEVING MOMS
For more information, email Terri Phillips

HOPE AWAITS FOR WOMEN
2nd Tuesday of the month • 6:30pm • Greenroom (First Floor Faith Building)
Support group for those struggling with infertility or pregnancy loss.

Clarkston, Georgia Mission Trip • March 9-14
Broadmoor is sending a mission team to serve in Clarkston, Georgia, with Clarkston International Bible Church in their refugee ministry. This trip is designed for families to serve together! For more information and trip details, email Mark Bowman. If you would like to register for the trip, click HERE.

Upward Basketball
Registration is currently open for boys and girls, K5-5th grade. The cost is $130 and includes uniform and end-of-season award. Register by clicking HERE. 

For more information about upcoming Sports events, please visit broadmoor.org/sports.

Power Up

Wednesday nights • 6:15pm • Preschool Faith Building (First Floor)

For more information about Grace, Broadmoor’s Special Needs ministry, please email Grace Ministry.

Shelter Ministry Foster/Adoption Support Group

2nd & 4th Wednesdays • 6:15pm • L216/217

If you are a foster parent or adoptive parent, or are interested in finding out more about fostering / adoption, please join us for this support group where you can meet others who are on this journey. We will laugh, cry, learn, and pray as we follow God’s calling together. Led by Andrea Gulley & Kelly Dixon

Surrendering the Secret: Abortion Support Group

Mondays • 6pm • Fireside Room

Surrendering the Secret is a support group for women who have had an abortion and either have not shared that secret with anyone or very few people. By surrendering that secret in a safe environment with other women who can relate to them, it is our hope that they will begin the process of healing. Many women who have chosen abortion have deep regret, and they wrestle with feelings of grief and loss, guilt, shame, and unworthiness. The group will meet for ten weeks on Mondays at 6pm in the Fireside Room.

If you are going through the foster or adoption process, Broadmoor would love to walk alongside you. Let us know by emailing us at shelter@broadmoor.org.

Serve with Disaster Relief

Our Disaster Relief teams want to be ready to mobilize and run to the hurting when called upon. To help us prepare for future needs, please take a moment and fill out our interest form. This will help us be prepared to let you know when there is a need.

Rolling Fork Disaster Relief 

The community of Rolling Fork is coming together to rebuild their city.  There is a significant need for skilled laborers to give up their time, expertise and resources to help build houses. Over 70% of the community of Rolling Fork were renters. Let’s continue to partner with this community by providing homes. Please sign up HERE if you are interested and we will contact you.

You can give financially by visiting the Give page and selecting Special Gifts and adding “Disaster Relief” in the Notes.