Belin Memorial United Methodist Church
Inlet View E-News: May 24, 2018


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Seawall Cross at Sunset

A PLACE FOR YOU
Love God. Love others.

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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New Women's Study
9-week Women's Study Begins Monday, June 4

6 PM in the Family Life Center

Have a seat on the mountainside . . .

What does it mean to be a citizen of the kingdom of Heaven? Matthew's gospel opens with three chapters containing Jesus' longest recorded message - a sermon given to His disciples early in His ministry to articulate what the life of a Christ-follower would look like.
 
In His sweeping depiction of kingdom citizenship, Jesus utters some of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture. Most of us have only encountered the Sermon on the Mount in fragments, considering its subdivisions as complete teachings in their own right - a study on blessedness, a reflection on the Lord's Prayer, a meditation on lilies of the field. But what if we navigated these three chapters as they were originally heard: as one cohesive, well-ordered message, intended to challenge us to think differently about repentance, salvation, and sanctification?
 
Seat yourself on a mountainside to learn at the feet of Jesus. Ask for ears to hear and a heart to respond to the teaching of our King.

Please contact Jane Sparks if you are interested in joining this study ([email protected], 843.357.5185)

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are looking for volunteer opportunities at Belin Memorial, please contact Emeline Jordan ([email protected], 843.357.5188).

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with the following:
  • bereavement meals
  • gardening
  • mobile meals
  • counting of the offering
Man to Man


Wednesdays, 7:45 AM
Family Life Center

Man 2 Man is a group for men of all ages offering topical discussion and encouragement with a biblical emphasis. Please join them any Wednesday.
2019 Blessing of the Inlet
2019 T-Shirt Design
Would you like to create and submit a design for next year's Blessing of the Inlet 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 2019 is "Be a blessing to someone today." based off of Proverbs 11:25 which says "The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped."

Please submit your design/s to [email protected] by September 30, 2018. The BOI T-Shirt committee will review all ideas and select one for next year's t-shirt. Special Note: t-shirt design should reflect upon the theme and scripture for the Blessing of the Inlet 2019. It should also include in the design the words "The Blessing of the Inlet," 23rd Annual, 2019, scripture verse, and the church name, Belin Memorial United Methodist Church. Limit to 4 colors or less. Samples of previous T-shirts can be seen on the Blessing of the Inlet webpage, www.blessingoftheinlet.com.

50 Years of Service

Sunday, June 10

10 AM
Belin Creative Learning Center

Join us as we celebrate Ms. Myrt's 50 years of service to our nursery here at Belin Memorial. Light refreshments will be served in the Belin Creative Learning Center at 10 AM, and a basket will be set up for those who would like to leave a note of appreciation.

We would love to see you all there as we recognize Ms. Myrt and all that she has done for our children over these many years. If you cannot be in attendance and would like to send a card or note, you may mail to the church office or email to [email protected].

Sweet Grass Basket Classes
Two New Four-Week Classes Offered

Tuesdays: June 5-26, 5 PM - 8 PM
Wednesdays: June 6-27, 9 AM - 12 PM
Family Life Center

Learn how to make our local, treasured sweet grass baskets in a class offered by Gail Moona, local sweet grass basket maker. Class size is limited, so sign up soon if you wish to attend.

The class fee is $90, payable when you register (includes materials to make two baskets). You will need to bring a scissors and large shopping bag to carry your supplies. Register by contacting Brandy Streett ( [email protected], 843.357.5180).

Register Kids for Summer Activities
Basketball Camp: June 11-15, 2018
9 AM - 12 PM for Ages 5-12
Click HERE for information and registration form or pick up in the Family Life Center.  $60 fee includes t-shirt (if registered before May 31), snack, instructional time, and Bible verse of the day. Payment must accompany registration form.  Click HERE to register and pay online.

WinShape Camp: June 18-22 at St. James High School
Register for day camp at camps.winshape.org. Completed 1st-6th graders and a limited number of 7th-9th graders are invited to register. Click HERE for information or contact Brandy Streett ([email protected], 843.357.5180).

Vacation Bible School: June 24-28, 2018
5:30 PM - 8 PM for  Rising K - 5th Graders
Venture onto an uncharted island where kids are rescued by Jesus!
Click HERE
  for registration form or pick up in the Family Life Center.
Click HERE to register online.

Theater Camp: July 23-27, 2018
Ages 6-8: 9 AM - 12 PM
Ages 9-12: 1 PM - 4 PM
No acting experience is necessary! Boys and girls will have fun with theater games and improvisations as they grow in self esteem and confidence.  Click HERE for registration form or pick up in the Family Life Center.  Click HERE to register and pay online ($75).

Inlet Baptism
Inlet Baptism
Sunday, July 8, 7 PM

Youth and adults will have the opportunity to get baptized or reaffirm their faith through baptism in the inlet  at Belin's seawall on Sunday, July 8, at 7 PM. Sign up by contacting Austin Bond ( [email protected] , 843.357.5179).

Click HERE to take a short 10 question quiz to test your knowledge on the sacrament of baptism in the United Methodist Church.

Youth News

Congratulations to all of our 2018 graduates! To see our full list of high school and college graduates (and their future plans), please visit belinumc.org/youth.

Click HERE to see a slideshow of our graduates.

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

- End of School Bash
- Mission Send Off Sunday
- Youth Council Applications
 
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

MISSION SEND OFF SUNDAY
May 27, 2018


THE SANCTUARY
Traditional Worship
8:45 AM, 11 AM
"On a Journey"
Luke 9:51-62
Mike Alexander

THE HARBOR
Modern Worship
8:45 AM, 11 AM
"Mission Minded"
Isaiah 6:1-8 (NIV)
Walter Cantwell

Please note if you attend The Harbor worship services -
Use the lobby entrance to the Family Life Center on Sundays from 8:30 AM - 10 AM and 11 AM - 12 PM. The side doors will be locked when The Harbor worship services are in progress for everyone's safety and security. 

Congregational News

Rollie Hanna Breakfast  meets on  Wednesday, May 30, at 8:30 AM in the Family Life Center. Join them for a great breakfast and devotion led by the Rev. Dr. Larry Kimel.

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
May 27: Mission Send Off Sunday (all worship services)
May 28: CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
May 29, 6 PM: Church Council
May 30, 8:30 AM: Rollie Hanna Breakfast
May 30, 11:30 AM - 1 PM: Community Lunch (Shepherd of the Sea Church)
June 3-6: United Methodist Annual Conference (Greenville, SC)
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