 A note from the PastorRevelation 21:5 And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” It is hard to believe that we are 1 month into this year already! This new year represents myriad possibilities. We are quickly approaching the Lenten season and the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, the promise of new life and new possibility. The beginning of the year and the calendar of the Church invite us to consider what new things God is doing and inviting us into. As we ponder what we are invited into during this year, let us consider the kinds of invitations Jesus gave. “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of people.” “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” I particularly like one of Jesus’ more mundane invitations to the disciples after his resurrection. We read in John 21:12: Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Jesus’ invitations are ones of rest, renewal, and restoration, of spiritual and literal feeding. Jesus offers to us nothing less than a seat at the table and a place to belong. So, as we enter this new year together, who in your life needs that invitation? Who do you know who needs a place to belong, to know that they are loved and valuable? Perhaps it’s a family member, friend, or coworker. Maybe it’s you. Whoever it is, let us all invite those around us into this beloved community, a place where we may know and receive the good news that is the love of God. Pastor Morgan From the Minister of Music: It has been fulfilling, joy-filled and delightful to serve Broad Street United Methodist Church. It has been a grace from God that has brought me to this place. Perhaps many of you do not know that I am also a serious poet, having my first chapbook published in 2018, followed by five others over the years. I am widely published in various literary journals and magazines and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2019 and Best of the Net in 2023. My first full collection of poetry, Countries Yet to Come, is with publishers now, with hope that some kind editor will accept it! I have just begun a blog in which I share my poems and other reflections. It is called “HearthSong: Reflections in Poetry and Song”. There are only a few poems currently recorded, but more are soon to come! The poems are often an inextricable weaving of the spiritual, biblical, nature, love and things sensual. None really exists without the other. Feel welcome to visit anytime! I will be posting as regularly as time permits! God’s grace, evergreen for you this season! Melissa A. Chappell nativenoise1970.com VIMs will meet on February 16 @12 noon in Hodges Hall. We are delighted to have our own caterer, Anthony Henderson, as our special guest speaker. He will talk about his life and journey into his love of cooking and catering. To make a reservation, please call the church office, 864-833-0177. VIMS (Very Important Methodists ) is open to seniors 55+ and retirees who want to have fun and fellowship with other members of our congregation and our community. Please come join us!
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