Belin Memorial United Methodist Church
Inlet View E-News: July 27, 2017

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Attractions Dining and Value Guide



The 2018 edition of the "Attractions Dining and Value Guide" is now available to purchase for $20 in the Family Life Center lobby (coupons last through December of 2018). 

Your purchase supports Belin Youth!
Theater Camp
Theater Camp at Belin Memorial has been so much fun this week!


Bibles for Rising Third Graders
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR PARENTS OF ALL RISING THIRD GRADERS!

Sunday, August 20, will be the distribution of Bibles to our third graders! Please be sure to reserve a Bible for your child by August 9 in order to have it given to them on August 20. This year, Bibles will be given out at the 11 AM Harbor service in the Family Life Center.

Reserve a Bible for your rising third grader by contacting Jane Sparks at 843.357.5185 or [email protected]

Backpack Mission is Gearing Up
The Belin Backpack Mission Committee is gearing up for another school year! We are excited to offer this opportunity to some additional schools in the coming school year. With more backpacks to fill, we could use more volunteers!

There are many volunteer opportunities available, and the schedules are very flexible! We are looking for shoppers, sorters, transporters, and food drive volunteers. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Colleen Welch 843.340.2485, or  [email protected] or Jeff Kuntz 614.517.5182,  [email protected].

Red Cross Blood Drive

Sign up online at redcrossblood.org to donate blood for the upcoming blood drive at Belin Memorial. The need is constant!

Tuesday, August 8
8 AM - 1 PM
Family Life Center
Pizza Party & Acolyte Training
Third - sixth graders interested in becoming acolytes are invited to attend the upcoming training session:

Monday, August 28,  5 PM
The Sanctuary

Current acolytes and parents are invited to attend as well! Please email or text your name and number of students/parents in your party to:

Jane McArver, 704.560.0001 or [email protected]

You will have an opportunity to sign up for the October - March calendar. We look forward to seeing you there. 

Note: a make-up date is set for September 17, following the 11 AM worship service in The Sanctuary.

Yard Sale

Waterfront Beautification 2017
Commemorative bricks are on sale now through October 1 for $150 to generate funding for the new Waterfront Beautification Project . A low brick wall with seating will be constructed extending out from the seawall cross. Commemorative bricks will be interspersed with seating stones along the wall, helping to make the area safer and enhance the beauty of our waterfront. Brick order forms are available online or in the church office.

Youth News
Youth Praise Band Leading Worship on July 23

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 for 
Youth Group news including info on G.R.I.T.S., a great fundraiser for the next ski trip, new Graduate Sunday videos, and more!
 
For all the details about Youth Group, sign up for the weekly Youth E-News by contacting Austin Bond at [email protected]. You can also follow @BelinYouth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
 
Worship with Us
SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2017

THE SANCTUARY
Traditional Worship
8:45 AM, 11 AM
"The Tower of Babel"
Genesis 11:1-9
- Mike Alexander -

THE HARBOR
Modern Worship
8:4 5 AM, 11 AM (in the Family Life Center)
"A Tale of Two Visions: The Tower of Babel "
Genesis 11:1-9 (NIV)"
- Walter Cantwell -
  
Congregational News
Pray for healing and peace for our Belin Memorial family members in need.

Announcements
- Promotion Sunday for children and youth will be August 20. Children and youth will report to their new Sunday school classes at that time.

- Join us for the next Rollie Hanna Breakfast on Wednesday, August 9, at 8:30 AM.

- The Gathering Fellowship Dinners will start back up on Wednesday, September 13. Bring the whole family for a great meal and fellowship with others in our Belin family. Watch the Inlet View E-News for menus and reservation information.

Save the date for the Belin Golf Tournament hosted this year by the Missions Team: Monday, September 25, at 12 noon, at Wachesaw Plantation. Registration forms will be available soon.

- Support Belin Memorial when you shop on Amazon by using this link to shop,

- Help is needed for our children's ministry on Sunday mornings! Please sign up to serve as greeters or helpers in the nursery or children's church. 
Click HERE to connect with Sign Up GeniusChoose the day and time that works best for you!


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