 A note from the PastorThe gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is concerned for the whole person. When people were hungry, Jesus didn’t say, “Now is that political or social?” He said, “I feed you.” Because the good news to a hungry person is bread. – Bishop Desmond Tutu As we enter the holiday season in full swing, I find myself reminded of this quote. I’ve had quite a few opportunities to enjoy the foods of Clinton and those at Broad Street. I’ve seen dutiful preparers of meals and refreshments for grieving families, intense chili cook offs, and youth veggie soup, just to name a few! All of these things have been good news to fellow members and to others in the community. To nourish and care for one another in any way, be it spiritual, physical, emotional, etc., is to live into the gospel. The gospel truly is holistic. When given an option to clarify or even reduce the scope of the gospel, Bishop Desmond Tutu refuses to. Instead, he rightly noted that the God is concerned and cares for the whole person. Indeed, God’s love touches and transforms all aspects of our life. We are also called to embody this holistic gospel, and I believe we have an opportunity to do so with Broad Street’s Community Thanksgiving Meal. SNAP benefits are set to run out Nov. 1, a resource that hundreds of thousands in South Carolina rely on for sustenance. As we prepare for Broad Street UMC’s Community Thanksgiving Meal, I invite all of us to consider how we may be good news to the whole person, body and soul. Speaking of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for all the ways in which Broad Street has already been caring for its members and those in the community. Y’all are doing amazing work, and I am so thankful to see it continue. May we always strive to be a blessing to the whole person! Rev. Morgan Byars  November 2, 2025, we will gather on this day to honor the saints who have gone on to God’s heavenly kingdom. We will give thanks for their lives of faith and devotion which continue to inspire us. A luncheon will follow the worship service. Please sign up in the Connector or call the church office. (Adults $8; children under 12 $5)
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