It will soon be Easter, but let’s not rush too quickly to the story of Jesus’ resurrection. Let’s walk with Him oward the cross, let’s […]

BIRTHDAYS 3 Pat Johnson 6 Joyce Cosman 7 Kendra Ecklund 9 Mario Torres 13 Theresa Gregorcy April Williams 20 Kristi Swanson 23 Toni Cartwright Alice […]

In April, please pray for Alaska Christian College (ACC) and Stateline Youth for Christ. ACC started in September 2001. “They wanted to offer programs to […]

Join 60 Plus for lunch on Tuesday, April 15th, 11:30 at Stockholm Inn. Please call the church office (815)399-9296 or Karen with your reservation by […]

Jesus talked a lot about bread. I understand some people need to limit their gluten intake for health reasons, but we can all appreciate how […]

This month please pray for Peter and Ruth Dutton (Thailand) and Rock House Kids. Peter and Ruth started their work in the mission field in […]

Compound interest is a remarkable force of financial power. For instance, if you were to invest $100 at 7 percent interest for 20 years, it […]

This month please pray for Fabio and Johnna Muniz and Carpenter’s Place. Fabio and Johnna Muniz and their two girls are located in France. They […]

Broadway Covenant Church is seeking a part-time Office Manager to assist with print material, communication and administrative tasks. The preferred candidate would be a person […]

Happy New Year from the Mission, Evangelism & Outreach Committee. This month please pray for Missionary Aviation Repair Center (MARC). “MARC started as an organized […]

Merry Christmas from the Mission, Evangelism & Outreach Committee. This month please pray for The Rock River Valley Pantry. “The Rock River Valley Pantry was […]

Join 60 Plus for lunch on Tuesday, December 17th, at 11:30 AM at Thunder Bay Grille, 7652 Potawatomi Trail. Please call Sue at church 815-399-9296 […]

This fall, the Sunday School class will be led by several gifted teachers through Bible study and topical discussions. The fall sched-ule will begin with […]

Each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Mike leads this interactive and challenging Bible study. This fall, the group will continue exploring the Gospel of Luke, […]

This month please pray for Covenant Youth of Alaska (CYAK) and Rockford Police Chaplaincy. “CYAK was formed in 1992 through the Evangelical Covenant Church of […]

As we approach August, we think of kids going back to school. Please pray for North Park University, North Park Seminary, and Tim Sales with […]

January 2024 Message From Pastor Mike: “First of All, Prayer” In Paul’s first letter to Timothy, he encouraged his friend to engage in what we […]

I’m not a doctor who can prescribe medication for your body, but as a pastor, I hope you will take seri-ously my prescription for your […]

We live in a time of great anxiety, fear and confusion, so let me invite you to dedicate a few minutes each day this month […]

Each Sunday as I introduce the offering, I read a short passage of scripture about giving or about God’s generosity toward us. I do this […]

As we head into the summer months, I hope you will find time to get outside and feel the sun’s warmth, to visit with family […]

Before moving forward it’s usually wise to take a look back. Recalling what you have faced in the past before stepping into the future may […]

Matthew’s Gospel contains an often over-looked detail about Jesus’ resurrection. After describing the wonderful events of that first Easter morning, Matthew tells us how those […]

This time of year always feels like a mixture of anticipation, eagerness and impatience. Winter is al-most over, but spring hasn’t yet arrived. Daylight is […]

We are a praying people and a praying church. We believe in the power of prayer, which means we be-lieve that God hears us and […]

Sunday school meets in the adultclassroom on the main flooracross from the nursery. KimSchweitzer will be leading thismonth with conversations onevangelism. Future topics willinclude spiritual […]

We probably attached too much importance to the coming of a new year. The first day of January brings another sunrise and another flip of […]

What do we celebrate when we celebrate Christmas? Many people in our culture might say that Christmas is a celebration of winter or getting presents […]

We need to make time in our busy, stressful lives to praise God and acknowledge His goodness. Whether life is good, or things are hard. […]

This month I plan to preach through James, the short New Testament letter written by Jesus’ brother. James may be the hardest book in the […]

We believe the Bible is true, authoritative and transformative. We believe this based not only on our theological tradition, but because we have experienced the […]

Hot off the press! My second book of devotions is now available on Amazon. Devotions with Jesus Volume 2 contains over 120 devotions based on passages from […]

world could use a hero. Not a savior; Jesus is the only Savior we need. But we could use someone strong and wise and courageous […]

We have been living through some lean years. Do you remember the Old Testament story of Josephinterpreting Pharaoh’s dream about the seven “fat and sleek” […]

As you know, our church has held several congregational meetings over the past few months. We neededthe church membership to make important decisions about financial […]

Years ago, I attended a once-thriving church and was shocked to see how small the congregation was inside their large, beautiful sanctuary. I was taken […]

After two years of pandemic delays, Broadway has invited the Northern Illinois Covenant Churches to our Maundy Thursday service, April 14 at 7 p.m. It’s […]

We don’t celebrate Lent like we do Advent. We don’t put up a Lent tree or decorate our homes with Lenten lights. I suppose it’s […]

We read in Luke 18:35-43 of the blind man who called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” It’s the cry of desperate […]

This month please pray for Peter and Ruth Dutton who are in Thailand. Peter and Ruth started their mis-sionary career in 1981 working in Thailand’s […]

Well, here we are again. Another year has passed, and a new year dawns before us. This time last year, as we put the challenges […]

The new session of Immerse will begin Sunday, January 9. During 2022, we will read through the entire New Testament with Immerse: Messiah. Books and […]

Advent is a season of waiting and anticipation. As we light advent candles marking the weeks until Christmas, we celebrate Jesus coming into the world […]

Let’s be honest, sometimes we don’t feel like giving thanks. When life is hard and we’re having trouble seeing the good through all the bad, […]

We will meet Monday, October 4 at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall for a potluck dinner. Please bring a dish to share. After dinner there […]

moments of uncertainty, it’s comforting to hold onto those things that remain steady and sure. As our world continues through the difficult pandemic ordeal, with […]

When was the last time you asked, “Why?” Most of us won’t have to think too far back in our lives. Anytime something tragic happens, […]

Over the past year, I have wondered what good may come from the COVID-19 pandemic along with the many challenges and sorrows we have endured. […]

Can you imagine trying to obey and honor God without the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life, without scripture to guide you and […]

I appreciate how peaceful our church is. I can assure you from my own experience and from interaction with other pastors that many churches struggle […]

I have to admit I haven’t run for a long time, maybe for years now. I mean really run, like we used to be able […]

1 John 4:13-18 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. And […]

We need the promise of Spring’s renewal, refreshment and rebirth. Last year at this time our anticipation of Spring was met with disappointment and hardship […]

God has been good to our church in numerous ways over the years, and even during the challenges and disruptions of the past year, our […]

We had no idea this time last year what a crazy, difficult, tragic year 2020 would turn out to be, and now as we stand […]

This year, Christmas can’t come soon enough. I don’t just mean that we’re feeling impatient about the time between now and when the calendar reads […]

Luke 16:25-26 “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is […]

I hope you will be able, in a few weeks, to enjoy a happy Thanksgiving, passing the turkey and mashed potatoes around a table filled […]

Now ongoing, Pastor Mike will is leading a new Bible study for all adults. We will read and discuss together the Gospel of Mark and […]

For those who choose not to attend in person, our worship services will be live streamed on the Broadway website. Simply visit broadwaycovenant.com on Sundays […]

What is life all about? What should matter most to us? How do we know what things are good and what are not good? These […]

Matthew 25:14-18 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one […]

We find ourselves squarely in the middle of the most contentious political season in recent history, with the election just two months away and divisive […]

Back by popular demand! Several people have told me how much they appreciated receiving these devotions, and while Broadway is slowly returning to usual ministry […]

It feels like the whole nation has been holding our breath, waiting for life to return to normal when the pandemic finally ends. Each little […]

Beginning this Sunday, July 5, we will resume in-person worship at Broadway. While we are excited to welcome many of you back to worship in […]

In mid-June, we sent out word that Broadway will resume in-person worship in July, after nearly four months of not gathering together. Below is an […]

Dear Church Family, After a great deal of prayer, research and discussion, the Leadership Team has decided that we will resume in-person worship Sunday, July 5 […]

For those who choose not to attend in person, our worship services will be live streamed on the Broadway website. Simply visitbroadwaycovenant.com on Sundays at […]

Matthew 7:7-8 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For […]

Matthew 6:25-34 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will […]

Matthew 6:19-24 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store […]

Matthew 6:16-18 When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly […]

Matthew 6:9-15 This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done,     […]

Matthew 6:5-8 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street […]

Matthew 6:1-4 Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no […]

Matthew 5:38-48 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil […]

Matthew 5:33-37 Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, “Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord […]

Matthew 5:27-32 You have heard that it was said, “You shall not commit adultery.” But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman […]

We have experienced a lot of loss over the past three months. Lost opportunities. Lost time with people we love. Lost events and plans. For […]

Matthew 5:21-26 You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, “You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject […]

Matthew 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is […]

Matthew 5:6-12 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,     for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful,     for they will […]

Over the past several weeks, we have read through Philippians together. Now, I want us to turn to Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the […]

Philippians 4:20-23 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters […]

Philippians 4:10-13 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no […]

Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything […]

Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do […]

Philippians 4:1-3 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this […]

Philippians 3:17-21 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those […]

Our time apart from one another has made me think a lot about what the church means to us. We have tried to carry on […]

Philippians 3:12-16 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of […]

Philippians 3:4b-11 If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the […]

Philippians 3:1-4a Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, […]

Philippians 2:25-30 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, […]

Philippians 2:19-24 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about […]

Philippians 2:12-18 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out […]

Philippians 2:5-11 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God,     did not consider […]

Philippians 2:1-4 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the […]

Philippians 1:27-30 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear […]

Philippians 1:18b-26 Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ […]

Hello, Church Family. First, I hope you are doing well, staying healthy and remaining hopeful during this long interruption in our usual ways of life. […]

Philippians 1:15-18a It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so out of […]

Philippians 1:12-14 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As […]

Greetings in the name of Jesus! I hope you are all staying healthy and hopeful. To try to keep us all growing spiritually and somewhat […]

As I write this, and possibly as you read it, we aren’t sure when we will be able to gather again for cor-porate worship. A […]

Dear Church Family, I hope you are all feeling well and remaining hopeful during this stressful time. God is still good, powerful, merciful and able […]

Some things are good for our souls, and as a pastor, part of my calling is to care for the souls of people in our […]

BIRTHDAYS 5 Kent Drews Paula Rasanen 6 Joyce Ball 7 Kim Lape 9 Carrie Pretzer Keaton Price 10 Justin Holmertz 11 Dan Schweitzer 11 Elena […]

There are lots of reasons why hosting a church plant was a good idea for Broadway. When the Central Conference began talking seriously about planting […]

The harvest season has long been a time to give thanks, to rejoice in the good things God has provided. From feasts of celebration in […]

I was born and raised in Guatemala City. I studied Business Administration during college, where I met my wife Patty, and we got married in […]

From time to time, we need to re-calibrate our hearts, to make sure our souls are still tuned in to God, to clear away the […]

The Men’s Bible Study will resume Thursday, September 5 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Mike leads this weekly gathering that includes fellowship, prayer, discussion of current […]

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for the 2019 Women’s Christmas Banquet on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:15 pm. Check the No-vember […]

What an exciting time it will be this fall at Broadway! First, we will celebrate the birth of a new Covenant church plant right here […]

This fall, we will continue reading through the Bible with Immerse: Kingdoms, taking us from Joshua through 2 Kings. Discussion groups meet during Sunday School […]

It’s been a busy summer for Covenant churches around the nation and in our neck of the woods. You may have already heard what happened […]

One of the pastors I knew while growing up would often say the same thing each summer after return-ing from a week or two of […]

The Outreach and Evangelism Committee wants to provide some opportunities for all members to experience “service to the least of these” out in the community. […]

During our congregational meeting on May 19, we discussed an opportunity for Broadway to join together with other local Covenant churches and the Central Conference […]

What? The Central Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church is led to start a church in the Rockford Area. Due to the Covenant presence and […]

Like some of you, I did not grow up in a Covenant church. I have no Swedish blood in me, and as far as I […]

After our long, cold winter, it seems fitting that Easter comes late this spring, not until April 21. By then, the ugly snow piles should […]

We live in a culture obsessed with the new and the next. From technology to health care, even fashion trends, everything seems to run on […]

I recently completed my eighteenth year of pastoral ministry, having served three Covenant churches in three different conferences, including nearly six years here at Broadway. […]

I have been impressed with the wide and deep participation of our church in Immerse: Messiah. Since September, well over half the church has read […]

During Advent, I will preach a sermon series called “Jesus Came for Us” about why Jesus came into the world and who He came to […]

As we approach Thanksgiving, I am reminded that gratitude nourishes our souls and expressing thanks, espe-cially in public ways, brings honor to our Lord and […]

Sweet nectar pools deep in the heart of an angraecoid orchid, a flower so intricately designed that only one species of long-tongued moth can reach […]

Jesus asks a lot of His followers. Deny yourself. Take up your cross. Give to those in need. Pray for those who persecute you. Following […]

We love the Bible and don’t make excuses for that. We believe in the life-transforming truth of God’s word. We believe the stories told in […]

For almost 30 years, I have carried my grandfather’s obituary folded up in my wallet. He was a remark-able man, and that little slip of […]

Who do you know who doesn’t know Jesus? Are you praying for them? Have you ever asked if you could pray with them? Jesus said […]

No one can do it all, and in the church, no one person can handle every issue and need that arises. We depend on lots […]

Covenant church pastors and members will gather April 26-28 in Glen Ellyn for Celebration 2018, the Central Conference Annual Meeting. I know that doesn’t sound […]

Stations of the Cross is an ancient devotional ritual consisting of a series of images depicting Jesus’ journey to the cross with accompanying prayers. The […]

Broadway excels at loving one another. I have said this before, and it bears repeating, not to boast in our strengths but to emphasis the […]