Belin Memorial United Methodist Church
Inlet View E-News: April 19, 2018

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The Inlet View E-News brings you announcements, news, and updates from Belin Memorial United Methodist Church. Visit us  online   for more details!
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Belin 101
Sundays at 10 AM
Begins April 22
Family Life Center

New members, prospective members, and anyone wishing to learn more about our United Methodist faith are invited to attend this five-week introductory class. Classes will include a historic prospective, worship practices, the calendar, Methodist doctrines and beliefs, our mission and ministry, and opportunities to serve at Belin Memorial.

Class dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, and 20

Please call the church office if you plan to attend so that we may prepare class materials accordingly (843.651.5099).

Blessing of the Inlet Setup Sunday
It's Setup Sunday
April 22, 12:15 PM

Pitch in to help with Blessing of the Inlet booth setup after worship services this Sunday, April 22 . . . it's all hands on deck!

We need volunteers, men and women, to move the booth panels out of storage, haul them to the church, and then put the booths together. Instruction and guidance in this process will be available.

WE NEED YOU!
  • Dress in casual work clothes for worship services on April 22
  • Bring work gloves
  • Wear closed toe shoes
  • Bring a 9/16" battery powered nut driver (if you have one)
  • Bring a friend or neighbor
If you have access to a large trailer (over 8' in length) or a truck with a 2 1//8" or 2 1/4" ball hitch that can haul a trailer, please contact Bill Keesee for more information on how you can assist ([email protected], 843.458.9165).

BOOTH PAINTING APRIL 23 - MAY 1
The BOI booths have lost their color and sheen over the years. After Setup Sunday and through May 1, anyone interested in painting the booths (flexible schedule) please contact Debbie Maxson (843.450.4235, [email protected]).

See more information on Blessing of the Inlet below.

Blessing of the Inlet
Saturday, May 5
9 AM - 3 PM

A Day of Faith, Food, Family, Fun, and Fellowship!

Free admission, rain or shine
Blessing Ceremony at 11:30 AM

Shuttle Bus Rides
Enjoy ample parking and free shuttle rides to/from Inlet Square Mall from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM.

Handicapped Parking
 . . . is available at the back of the parking field with golf cart pick up/drop off.

Give an "Inlet Blessing"
Show Christ's love by giving someone an Inlet Blessing. Give a hug, buy a coffee, open a door, drive a neighbor to the doctor, send a thank you flower, carry someone's bag, give a compliment, listen, volunteer to help someone in need - the possibilities are endless! Give God the glory and leave behind an Inlet Blessing card, encouraging the recipient to pass the Blessing on to others. Let's shower the Inlet community with blessings.

Inlet Blessing cards will be available to our congregation for the next two Sundays, April 22 and 29, at all worship services. Grab some cards, pray, don't be shy, and intentionally be a blessing to friends and strangers!

NEW! Field of Games
Come on out to the Field of Games and demonstrate your mastery of throwing, tossing, riding, aiming, and accuracy. Prizes will be given.

The game line up: Sombrero Toss, Corn Hole, Spill the Milk, Basketball Shootout, Murrells Inlet Derby, Touchdown Toss, and Break the Plate. Tickets to play are 25 cents each or 5 tickets for a dollar.

If you are interested in helping with tickets or managing a game, please contact Debbie Maxson (843.450.4235, 
[email protected]). Come on out and have some fun!

Bake Sale Donations
The Miracle Seekers Circle is asking for donations of home baked goods from all the wonderful Belin cooks and bakers. Mark your calendar now. Cakes, pies, bars, cookies, and any other food items will be accepted on Friday, May 4, from 10 AM - 3 PM, or after 9 AM on May 5 in the Family Life Center.

BOI Volunteers Needed
Volunteer cards are now available in the pews of The Sanctuary and in the welcome baskets at The Harbor. Please fill one out on Sunday and drop in the offering plate.  Many volunteers are needed to carry out this great celebration each year. Contact Jan Finnical for more information on volunteering ( [email protected] ) .

Coastal School Ministries Selected as Honored Charity
The Blessing of the Inlet Committee has selected Coastal School Ministries as the honored charity for 2018.  Coastal School Ministries is a released time Bible education program where students in our local schools are transported to a host facility and provided instruction with a qualified teacher in firm command of the Bible. Learn more about Coastal School Ministries by stopping by their station located near the command tent at the Blessing of the Inlet or visit them online at coastalschoolministries.org.

BOI T-Shirts

Purchase your BOI t-shirts at any of these locations:
  - Belin's Family Life Center:
     9 AM - 3 PM, Mon-Thu; 9 AM - 1 PM Fri
  - Lazy Gator:
     9 AM - 8 PM Mon-Thu; 9 AM - 9 PM Fri-Sat; 11 AM - 8 PM Sun
  - Lee's Inlet Apothecary:
      9 AM - 6 PM Mon-Fri; 9 AM - 2 PM Sat
  - Lee's Inlet Kitchen:
     4:30 PM to close Mon-Sat
  - MISC - Everything 4493 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet
     10 AM - 5 PM Tue-Sat

The cost is $10 for short sleeve or $20 for long sleeve. Cash or checks (made payable to Belin UMC Youth Ministry) accepted. Sizes range from Youth Extra Small to Adult 4XL. BOI shirts make great gifts for Easter baskets and are a great way to support Belin's Youth Ministry!

Summer Basketball Camp
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Registration is Open!

Basketball Camp: June 11-15, 2018
9 AM - 12 PM
Ages 5-12
Family Life Center

Click HERE for information and registration form or pick up in the Family Life Center.

Click HERE to register and pay online.

$60 fee includes t-shirt (if registered before May 31), snack, instructional time, and Bible verse of the day. Payment must accompany registration form.

Summer Art Camp
Looking for a Teacher for
Art Camp!


If you might be interested in teaching a summer art camp for children, ages 5 - 12, please contact Brandy Streett in the Family Life Center ( [email protected], 843.357.5180).


55+ Singles
New Outings Planned!

- On April 21 we will visit Brookgreen Gardens and have lunch at the Pavilion Cafe. Meet at Brookgreen at 10:30 AM or carpool from Murrells Inlet Mall.

- On April 26 we will have dinner at Gulfstream Cafe in Garden City at 5:30 PM (RSVP by April 25).

Contact Charlotte Downey to RSVP or for more information (843.750.0012).

Youth News

Click HERE   fo r this week's Youth Group news including . . .

- Confirmation Sunday
- Next Prayer Breakfast / Next Regular Youth Group
- Confirmation Retreat Photos
- Have a Graduate in the Family?
 
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, APRIL 22, 2018

THE SANCTUARY
Traditional Worship
8:45 AM
"The Lord Is My Shepherd"
Psalm 23
Mike Alexander

11 AM (with Confirmation)
"Filled with the Holy Spirit: We Celebrate, We Care, We Serve"
Acts 2:1-8
Mike Alexander and Walter Cantwell

THE HARBOR
Modern Worship
8:45 AM, 11 AM
"Promises for Problematic People"
John 4:5-30
Morgan Welch

Congregational News

Inlet Blessing Cards  will be available at all worship services this Sunday. Show Christ's love by being a blessing to someone in our community. See announcement above under "Blessing of the Inlet."

Rollie Hanna Breakfast
meets next on April 25 at 8:30 AM in the Family Life Center. Join us for a good breakfast and devotion by Bryan England.

Socastee United Methodist Church invites the community to attend the Socastee Heritage Festival, celebrating 200 years (the oldest church east of the Waccamaw River in Horry County). Join them on April 28, 9 AM - 3 PM for games, tours, ice cream, and cake!

If you have a child graduating from high school or college this year, please contact Austin Bond ([email protected]) for details regarding the upcoming Graduate Sunday worship service.

Pray for healing and peace 
for our Belin Memorial family members in need (click below). 

Click HERE for congregational news and prayer concerns.

Dates to Remember
April 22: Confirmation Sunday
April 22, 12:15 PM: Blessing of the Inlet Booth Setup Day
April 23, 7 PM: United Methodist Men's Meeting
April 25, 8:30 AM: Rollie Hanna Breakfast
April 29: Blessing of the Inlet T-Shirt Sales after Worship Services
June 24-28: Vacation Bible School (registration is open)

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