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The Inlet View E-News brings you announcements, news, and updates from Belin Memorial United Methodist Church. Visit us
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Angel tree gifts are due back this Sunday, December 3. Please drop all gifts off in the Family Life Center.
Angel tree gifts will be distributed to children here in our community. Thank you to everyone who participated in this Christmas mission!
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| Murrells Inlet Christmas Parade |
Sunday, December 3, 3 PM
Don't miss this year's Murrells Inlet Christmas parade! The route begins at Sunnyside Avenue (Prosser's BBQ) and proceeds 1.3 miles south on Business 17 to Wachesaw Road.
Give a shout out to the Belin Memorial staff who will have a float in the parade and will be tossing out candy and spreading good cheer. Girl Scout Troops 130 and 2500 will be collecting non-perishable food items along the parade route for Belin's Backpack Mission. Come on out and join the fun - bring along neighbors, family, friends and a food item or two!
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Belin Chancel Choir, accompanied by an 18-piece orchestra, presents "Let There Be Christmas" on Sunday, December 10, at 8:45 AM and 11 AM in The Sanctuary.
This service in song is a joyous celebration of hope and peace for the Christmas season. From jubilant songs of praise to reflective carols of peace, this experience is filled with moments designed to energize the spirit of the season within you. Participate in the singing of such beloved favorites as The First Noel, Silent Night, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and more. At the conclusion, you are certain to say, "Let the be
Christmas!"
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Sunday, December 10, 4 PM
St. John's Outdoor Chapel
The annual Blessing of the Animals will be held in St. John's Outdoor Chapel. This is a time to give thanks for all God's creatures and remember those pets no longer with us. All pets are welcome and will be individually blessed. Remembrance candles will be available to light as well. Please have pets in a carrier or on a leash. Monetary and pet supply donations to benefit local animal shelters will be appreciated.
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| Advent Family Photo Challenge |
Advent Family Photo Challenge
November 19 - December 17
Celebrate the coming of Jesus by taking part in this family photo challenge! Grab your family, friends, pets, etc. and take a picture representing each of the ten assigned words (click HERE for rules & info). Share your photos on the Belin Facebook page, Instagram, or Twitter. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative pics!
Any questions may be directed to Jane Sparks ([email protected] or 843.357.5185).
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| Adult Fellowship Luncheon |
Wednesday, December 6, 11:30 AM
Family Life Center
Join us for lunch on December 6th! Jim Sellers will lead us in Christmas caroling. Please bring a dish to share and some friends!
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 A limited number of poinsettias to decorate The Sanctuary and The Harbor are available to order in memory or honor of loved ones. A list of persons honored or remembered will be inserted in the December 10 worship bulletins. Poinsettias may be picked up after the Christmas Eve services on December 24.
Click HERE for order form or pick one up in the church office or Family Life Center.
The deadline to place your order is Monday, December 4.
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| United Methodist Women's Christmas Luncheon |
 UMW Christmas Luncheon
Saturday, December 9, 2017
11:30 AM
Kimbel's Restaurant, Wachesaw Plantation
Click HERE to sign up online and make your meal selection. Our mission is Baby Express (bring diapers, new born items, toddler clothes, donations). Please register by December 4.
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| Christmas Day Community Dinner |
Monday, December 25
Noon - 3 PM
Family Life Center
Free for everyone - help spread the word! 7,500 meals are expected to be served at three locations across the Grand Strand including Belin Memorial. Meal delivery is available by calling 843.781.1326 by December 23.
Donations Welcomed!
Monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Your tax deductible donation may be made payable to Community Christmas Dinner. Mail to Christmas Dinner c/o St. John Greek Church, 3301 33rd Avenue Ext N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
Over 100 Volunteers Needed!
We are in need of many volunteers for this great community event. Here are some of the days/times/duties that need to be filled at this time:
Dec. 22: 3 trucks to pick up paper products at Greek Church
Dec. 23: 1 truck and 2 people to pick up bread at Greek Church
Dec. 24: 7 people to cook meal items
Dec. 25: 45 people to make to go plates (9 AM - noon)
10 people to cook (9 AM - noon)
10 people to prepare to-go meals (noon - 3 PM)
20 people to serve dine-in meals (noon - 3 PM)
5 people to serve desserts (9 AM - noon)
5 people to assist with clean up (2:30 PM - 5 PM)
If you wish to volunteer in any capacity for this event, contact Judy Delsignore at 973.222.6522 or
[email protected].
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| Stocking Stuffers from Belin Memorial |
Window Decals and Long-sleeved T-shirts
. . . Great Stocking Stuffers!
Purchase in the Family Life Center -
Window decals: $2
Long-sleeved t-shirts: $20
All proceeds support the Outreach fund at Belin Memorial, helping people with critical needs here in our community.
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The new schedule of Sunday greeters for January - June of 2018 will be created soon, and we are in need of new volunteers. Please contact Peg Otterberg if you would like to be added to our team of Sunday greeters or if you are a greeter and have any changes to your availability or contact information.
Contact Peg: 843.685.5033
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| Children's Christmas Pageant |
"Joy Story"
Wednesday, December 13
6 PM in the Family Life Center
Rehearsals are at 12:15 PM on these Sundays: November 12, 19, December 3 and 10. Please plan for your child to attend all rehearsals.
The Gathering Christmas dinner will be served beginning at 5 PM on the night of the pageant. Reservations for dinner must be made by Monday, December 11. If you choose to attend the pageant only, please come and find a seat by 5:50 PM. Dinner reservations may be made online at this time. The menu includes fried chicken, green beans, macaroni & cheese, roll, dessert, and beverage. Cost is $8 adult; $4 ages 3-11; no charge under 3 years.
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 The Nurture Team at Belin Memorial is in need of prayer shawls. They can be knit or crocheted and will be given to members of our congregation who are ill or home-bound. Contact Carolyn Jackson if you have any questions or are in need of yarn (843.215.6760).
Prayer shawls may be dropped off in the Family Life Center lobby during office hours.
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| Click below for this week's Youth E-News from Belin Memorial! |
Click HERE
for this week's Youth Group news including . . .
- High School Progressive Dinner
- Middle School Dinner and Movie Night
- Sack Hunger Initiative
- Prayer Breakfast
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, DECEMBER 3, 2017
THE SANCTUARY
8:45 AM, 11 AM
"Ready, Set, Glow"
Luke 3:2-16
- Mike Alexander -
THE HARBOR
Modern Worship
8:45 AM, 11 AM
"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year ... or Is it not?!"
Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV)
- Walter Cantwell -
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Pray for healing and peace for our Belin Memorial family members in need.
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special sunday services in december
DEC 10 "Let There Be Christmas"
Belin Chancel Choir & Orchestra | 8:45 AM & 11 AM in The Sanctuary
DEC 10 Blessing of the Animals
4 PM in St. John's Outdoor Chapel
DEC 17 Blue Christmas
6 PM in The Sanctuary
DEC 24 Christmas Eve Morning Services
10:30 AM in The Harbor | 10:30 AM in The Sanctuary
DEC 24 Christmas Eve Candlelighting Services
4 PM in The Harbor | 6 PM in The Sanctuary | 11 PM in The Sanctuary
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| Announcements & Dates to Remember |
- December 1, 9 AM: Hanging of the Greens/Christmas Decorating
- December 4, 5:30 PM: Grace Circle meeting at the home of Betsy Alexander. Contact Peg for details (843.685.5033).
- December 13, 8:30 AM: Rollie Hanna Breakfast
- December 15, 4 PM: Belin Creative Learning Center Christmas Program
- December 16, 5:30 PM: 55+ Singles Christmas Outing (offsite)
- December 22, 25, 26: CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
- December 27, 11:30 AM - 1 PM: Community Lunch (Shepherd of the Sea)
- December 29: Family Life Center Closed
- Save the date for the 2018 birthday celebration of our benefactor, the Rev. James L. Belin. "A People Called Methodist" celebration and program will take place on Sunday, January 14, 3:30 PM - 5 PM here at Belin Memorial. The Centennial Team has invited several special guests and light refreshments will be served.
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