for April 21, 2024

Georgia Boy Choir singing in worship today

Today, we welcome the Georgia Boy Choir during 10:30am worship. Join us as these talented young voices spread the joy and inspiration of music. 

  The purpose of the Georgia Boy Choir is to achieve the highest possible standard of musical excellence, while instilling in its members a life-long appreciation of music, an abiding love of beauty, a keen sense of respect for themselves and others, and the self-discipline necessary to become effective leaders in their families, their communities and the world. Read more

The Truth About Ruth is next Sunday!

Join the Chapel Choir, Music Makers, Sanctuary Choir, and special guests for The Truth About Ruth, an original children’s musical about trials, transitions, and God’s constant love. The musical will take place during the 10:30am worship service next Sunday, April 28. We will also be taking the show on the road when we present The Truth About Ruth at the Blakeford on Wednesday, May 1, at 6:00pm.

A special thank you

from Raholanda White and the O.N.E. Scholarship Fund Committee

The February Communion offering, along with additional contributions that month to the Bill Barnes Organized Neighbors of Edgehill (O.N.E.) Scholarship Fund, has totaled $4,024 to date. Students in the Nashville community appreciate the support they receive from Belmont UMC each year. On behalf of our committee, which comprises community leaders, Belmont UMC members, student recipients, their families, and partners, we are all grateful to the church and especially Pastor Paul Purdue and his staff for allowing us to speak about the fund during both services on February 4.

Save the date for our next Administrative Board meeting

The Administrative Board will meet on Sunday, May 5, immediately following the 10:30am worship service in Parker Hall and via Zoom. Lunch will be provided by Panera and will feature a variety of salads, desserts, and tea. The cost is $15 per person, and reservations are due by Wednesday, May 1. Click here to make your meal reservation.

Final Midweek meal for

April 24

Our Midweek at Belmont meal on April 24 will be provided by the Nashville Food Project in the Community Center from 5:15-6:00pm. Reservations are due by 12:00pm by Monday, April 22; payment is required via credit card upon registration in Realm. Prices are $12 for youth/adults, $10 for senior adults, and $8 for children (4-10). Menu: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable, rolls, dessert. Click here to make your reservation.

Final Midweek program will feature concert by Kat & Ned Sing Songs

We are thrilled to announce that our final Midweek program on Wednesday, April 24, will feature a concert by Kat & Ned Sing Songs with Belmonter David Henry joining them on the upright bass. Join us in the Community Center for dinner at 5:15pm and then the concert which begins at 6:00pm.

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General Conference resource webpage

General Conference will be held April 23-May 3, in Charlotte, North Carolina and could be very significant for the United Methodist Church. To enrich your conference experience and ensure easy access to valuable resources, we've launched a dedicated General Conference resource page on our website, which includes helpful links, videos, and more. Read more

Encore Lunch and Learn 

The final act of love a person can give is a well-laid-out plan for their healthcare and final arrangements. But where do you start? How do you know what you want? Next Sunday, April 28, join us at 11:30am in Parker Hall for our next Encore Lunch and Learn, What to Know Before You Go - Scripting the Finale! with guest speaker Rebecca Griffith. To learn more or make your lunch reservation, go to belmontumc.org/lunch-and-learn. Reservations are due by 5:00pm tomorrow, Monday, April 22. Click here to make your meal reservation. Read more

Belmont’s UWF celebrates 114 years

We believe love in action can change the world! For 114 years, the women of Belmont UMC have been living into this mission statement as adopted by the world-wide United Women in Faith (UWF), formerly known as United Methodist Women (UMW), the Women’s Home Mission Society, and the Women’s Society of Christian Service.

  From the beginning of Belmont UMC’s congregation in 1910, the women of the church have been there to provide whatever was needed: furnishings for the various church buildings, assistance with the debt on the buildings and the first organ, financial support and hospitality for missionaries at home and across the world. Read more

Confirmation retreat

April 12-13, our confirmands spent the night at the church for a retreat in preparation for Confirmation Sunday on April 28. It was a great time of fun, learning, and faith formation that included playing games, making meals, worship, and a Q&A session with Pastor Paul. A huge thanks to all of the confirmation teachers and Faith Friends who helped make it happen! Photo by Emma Bushong.

Joys and concerns

Memorials

CHRIS GERMINO

Donor:

Michael Aurbach

In honor of

STARR & JIM STRICKLAND

Donor:

Carol Brown

Worship

Third Sunday of Easter

April 21, 2024

Paul Purdue preaching

Love Wins (1 John 3:18)

8:10am - sanctuary, Facebook live, or YouTube

10:30am - sanctuary, Facebook live, or YouTube

Download the 810 worship bulletin for April 21

Download the 1030 worship bulletin for April 21

This week at Belmont UMC

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

8:10am  Worship with Communion, chapel/Facebook live

9:00am  Adult, youth, and children’s Sunday school, various rooms

9:30am  Young adults coffee hour, Iris Room

10:30am  Worship, sanctuary/Facebook live

1:30pm   Carillon Ringers rehearsal, 226

3:30pm   Wesley Ringers rehearsal, 226

4:30pm   Open Door Singers rehearsal, choir room

5:30pm   United Methodist Youth, Community Center

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

6:00pm  Executive Committee, Zoom

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

10:00am  Lectio Divina, Zoom

5:15pm  Wednesday night meal, Community Center

6:00pm  Kat & Ned Sing Songs concert, Community Center

6:00pm  Parent Connection Space, Iris Room

6:00pm  Gentle yoga, Zoom

6:00pm  Children’s choirs, sanctuary

6:00pm  Youth Midweek, 3rd floor 

7:00pm  Sanctuary Choir rehearsal, choir room

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

8:00am  Centering prayer, prayer room/Zoom

1:00pm  Celebration Ringers rehearsal, 226

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

8:10am  Worship with Communion, chapel/Facebook live

9:00am  Adult, youth, and children’s Sunday school, various rooms

9:30am  Young adults coffee hour, Iris Room

10:30am  The Truth About Ruth, sanctuary/Facebook live

11:30am  Encore Lunch and Learn, Parker Hall

1:30pm   Carillon Ringers rehearsal, 226

3:30pm   Wesley Ringers rehearsal, 226

4:30pm   Open Door Singers rehearsal, choir room

5:30pm   United Methodist Youth, Community Center

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Nashville TN 37212

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