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| Hurricane Harvey Flooding |
Give from the heart . . .
The images of the catastrophic floods along the Gulf Coast, especially in Texas, have been heart breaking. We have seen streets, neighborhoods, and, in some cases, towns, covered by water. People are still being evacuated, and the flood waters have not receded. Every aspect of the greater Houston area has been impacted.
Now is the time for us to reach out to our brothers and sisters in need. On Sunday we will be collecting a special love offering that will go directly to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The best gift we can give in this moment is financial assistance because it allows relief effort teams to purchase much needed supplies. After the flooding in South Carolina the past two Octobers, we discovered that many of the material donations received were not beneficial to people, and we were left looking for funding to help people rebuild their homes and lives, especially the underprivileged and poor.
On Sunday, we invite you to give from the heart. Think of something you can sacrifice - like a month's worth of Starbucks, maybe a night out at the movies, or the new iPhone you were waiting to buy - in order to give generously to our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ!
Once the waters recede and the damage assessment begins, we as a church will determine the next steps in helping our fellow Americans rebuild!
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| Belin Memorial Golf Tournament |
Monday, September 25
10:30 AM Registration
12 noon Shotgun Start
Wachesaw Plantation
Dinner, prizes, and awards ceremony will follow the tournament. Registration forms are now available
online (CLICK)
, in the Family Life Center, and church office. Sign up today!
Discount deadline for Corporate Sponsors is September 1.
Belin Memorial's Mission Team is hosting this year's tournament and largest fundraising event of the year. Various sponsorship levels are available including corporate, team, and single player. Proceeds from the tournament will support local, state, and international missions of Belin Memorial.
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In worship last Sunday, there was a special survey in the bulletin. The leadership of Belin Memorial is seeking ways for everyone to find connection and places to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. From our time of discussion, reflection, and prayer, we have concluded that small groups provide a wonderful opportunity to deepen relationships with God and with one another. Because small groups provide a place for people to open up and feel comfortable sharing, life transformation happens.
At Belin Memorial we are in the process of launching Growth Groups, which are small groups consisting of about 10-14 people meeting regularly. We want your input on how these small groups can be the most beneficial to you. Please take this on-line survey:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/BelinGrowthGroups. On average, the survey takes 2 minutes and 41 seconds to complete. Or if you would like, you can complete a survey card at church on Sunday.
Thank you for your help in launching this formative ministry!
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| Adult Fellowship Luncheon |
Wednesday, September 6
11:30 AM
Family Life Center
Join us for the next Adult Fellowship Luncheon. We are pleased to have guest speaker, the Rev. Walter Cantwell, who will share about the recent international mission trip to Guatemala. Come to hear about the exciting work that was accomplished.
Please bring a dish to share and at least one friend!
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Friday, September 8
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Family Life Center
A wide variety of health information will be available at no cost, and blood screenings will be available at a nominal cost. If you are having a chemistry blood panel test, don't forget to fast.
Traffic and parking congestion is expected, so please arrive early and be patient!
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Grab a Green Sack this Sunday!
Belin's Backpack Mission is gearing up for another school year. We will begin
distributing food to needy children and their families in our local school districts the week of September 11.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS . . .
1. Grab a green Sack Hunger bag from the sanctuary or the Family Life Center.
2. Purchase items on the card inside the green sack.
3. Return the green sack to the Family Life Center or sanctuary.
It's easy to participate! We will be sending food items home weekly to almost 200 children from Waccamaw, St. James, and Socastee area schools so that they have food to eat over the weekend. God bless you!
First Food Drive of the School Year
Shop, donate, volunteer . . .
Saturday, September 9, 11 AM - 3 PM
Lowes Foods on Highway 707, Murrells Inlet
In conjunction with the "Sack Hunger" initiative, Belin's Backpack Mission has teamed up with Lowes Foods of Murrells Inlet to collect food items monthly for our local school children. If you could volunteer 1-4 hours of your time to help with this or upcoming food drives, please contact Kara Dellinger, [email protected] or 843.855.4227. We also need someone to help transport collected items back to the church immediately following the food drive.
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Sundays at 10 AM
Beginning September 17
Family Life Center
You are invited to attend the next Belin 101 class, a five-week introductory class to our United Methodist faith.
Class dates: September 17, 24,
October 1, 8, and 15
New members, old members, and prospective members are welcome to join us. Classes will include a historic prospective, worship practices, the calendar, Methodist doctrine and beliefs, our mission and ministry, and opportunities to be involved at Belin Memorial.
RSVP by September 13 if you plan to attend: 843.651.5099.
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| United Methodist Men Invite You |
UMM Kick-Off Meeting
Monday, September 18
7 PM in the Family Life Center
Men and women, young and old, are invited to this special kick-off meeting of the United Methodist Men on September 18! Great food, great fellowship, and a great speaker are in store for you. The cost is $7 per person, payable at the door.
Speaker: House Rep. Lee Hewitt
Meal prepared by: Ray Coleman
RSVP by September 13 if you plan to attend: 843.651.5099.
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2018 Blessing of the Inlet t-shirt designs, concepts, pictures, and ideas are needed for next year's BOI t-shirt.
You do not have to be an artist to make a contribution! We have a graphic artist who will help create the final design. The theme for 2018 is "Love God - Love Others," based on Ephesians 4:32.
Send submissions to [email protected] or to [email protected] by October 1, 2017. The Blessing of the Inlet Team will review all ideas and select one for next year's t-shirt.
Be creative - let's hear from you!
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Blessing of the Book Bags, Sunday, August 27
"This book bag has been blessed for the 2017-2018 school year."
Note: if you did not get a book bag tag last Sunday, there are still some available in the Family Life Center lobby (while supplies last)!
Click HERE for Youth Group news - there is LOTS going on . . .
- Youth Group Kick Off
- Prayer Breakfast Kick Off
- Sunday School
- Confirmation Orientation
- Meal Sign Up, 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.
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COMMUNION SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
8:45 AM, 11 AM
"Rest . . . Because We Have Work to Do"
Modern Worship
8:45 AM, 11 AM (in the Family Life Center)
"A Word of Satisfaction"
Psalm 1 (NIV)
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- A new dance/drama team is starting up to perform during special occasions at The Harbor worship services. If you would like to join, please contact Dori Grimes (843.213.9155) or Katharine Bond (843.798.0511) via phone call or text.
- Reminder, the Belin 55+ Singles will meet for dinner this Thursday, August 31, at 5:30 PM at the Rustic Table in Pawleys Island, SC. Call Charlotte Downey for info, 843.750.0012/
- Handbell Choir practice resumes this Thursday, August 31, at 6 PM in The Sanctuary. All who are interested in being considered for Handbell Choir are invited to attend practice. For more info, contact Jim Sellers, [email protected] or 843.357.5184.
- Ladies, Miracle Seekers Circle meets on Tuesday, September 5, at 6 PM in the Family Life Center. We will be packing items already collected for veterans. Bring your study books. We look forward to having great attendance as we start off the fall season!
- Ladies, Grace Circle will meet on Monday, September 11, at 5:30 PM (due to Labor Day) at the home of Peg Otterberg. This will be our planning meeting for the upcoming year. For info, call Peg at 843.685.5033.
- Ladies, join us for the United Methodist Women's Book Chat on Friday, September 8, at 10 AM in the Family Life Center.
- Join us for "From the Heart" as the Belin Worship Arts Ministry welcomes Mary McDonald in concert with the Belin Chancel Choir. Music that stirs the soul and touches the heart will resound throughout the Belin Sanctuary at 6 PM on Sunday, September 10, 2017. This is a free offering with seating on a first-come basis. Tickets are not required.
- Commemorative bricks are on sale through October 1 for $150 to generate funding for the new Waterfront Beautification Project. Brick order forms are available to pick up in the church office, Family Life Center, or online (CLICK).
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