The Broad View December 2025

A note from the Pastor

​​Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men! -Luke 2:14

​Happy Advent! This is my favorite time of year. I love the traditions, the celebrations, and the opportunities to gather with friends and family and loved ones. I love the opportunity to gather for beautiful services and all sorts of church events. It feels like this time of year more than any other promotes fellowship, and I am so thankful that it is here again. At the root of all of these wonderful things is that first Christmas story. As the verse above shows us, the reason for this celebratory season is that God gives us a message of peace and goodwill. God was giving that message to people in desperate need, living during the time when peace and goodwill seemed to be lacking. For them, and for us, the message of Christmas is that even in the midst of all things - the good, the bad, everything in between - God arrives in our midst with a message of peace and goodwill. May we receive that peace and good will, and may we be equipped to give it to one another.
​Rev. Morgan Byars

​Our VIMs Luncheon will be on December 15 @ 12 Noon in Hodges Hall. We look forward to a program of Christmas music performed by singing duo Danny & Ashley Smith. VIMS is open to seniors/retirees who are looking to have fun & fellowship with members of our congregation and community. Come join us! Please sign up by December 10 by calling Lisa Megna 864-923-5643 or the church office 864-833-0177.

The Church Office will be closed for Christmas holidays on: December 24, 25, and 26.
It will be closed at 12 noon on December 31 through New Year’s Day.

​                BIRTHDAYS
Dec 2 Rhonda Cruickshanks
Dec 3 Mary Kate Simmons
Dec 6 Sue Fuller
Dec 7 Bryson Cruickshanks
Dec 9 Tim Copeland
Dec 11 Walter Hughes
Dec 11 Leanne Fuller
Dec 14 Jay Warner Peay
Dec 20 Ava Machione
Dec 27 G Ramage
Dec 29 Tommy Pinson
Dec 30 Jay Dyches
Dec 31 Elizabeth Reid
Dec 31 William Reid

           MEMORIAL GIFTS
Martha Simmons
Youth: Tim Copeland and Sara Beth Copeland
WARM: Dr. & Mrs. Downs Little, Marion & Carol
Gaines, Bob & Leigh Smith, Joan & Robbie Young,
Connie & Buddy Lollis, Ann Martin
Budget: Walter & Patsy Sadler Hughes, Osborne
Thompson & Sherbert Families, Ame Smith, Don & Judy Weaver, Ann Cornelson, Nancy Simmons,
Roman & Beverly Camacho, Bob Cason, Joe Nelson, Barry & Mimi Harvey, Marilyn Mills, George & Shirley Gill
Marion Simmons
WARM: Connie & Buddy Lollis
Posey Copeland
WARM: Jean Louis Gettys
Beth Harris (Vernon Edwards’ Sister)
Landscaping: Billy Ballard
Mr./Mrs. W.M. Hughes, Mr./Mrs. CA Reeves, and Miss Veta Hughes
Budget: Caroline Hughes
Geraldine Killian (Mary Buice’s Sister)
Budget: Tommy & Freddie Pinson
          HONORARIUM GIFTS
Vernon Edwards
Landscaping: Billly Ballard
Walter & Patsy Sadler Hughes & Family
Budget: Caroline Hughes