for November 13, 2022

End-of-life planning

Wondering how to get your affairs in order in case of death or disability? Join us this Wednesday, November 16, in Parker Hall at 6:00pm to hear Belmonter and attorney Margaret Behm speak about end-of-life planning.

Encore Thanksgiving lunch

On Sunday, November 20, make plans to attend the Encore Thanksgiving lunch in Parker Hall at 12:00pm. In appreciation for Belmont Weekday School's 75 years of serving children, we will collect baby wipes, tissues, Bounty paper towels, socks, and onesies for toddlers (size 2T-5T) as a gift for them.

   The meal reservation deadline is this Wednesday, November 16. Click here to make your reservation.

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Deadline change for the November 27 newsletter

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the November 27 issue of the newsletter will be published early. Articles, announcements, or calendar items for both the November 20 and 27 issues should be sent to Angie Slade no later than 4:00pm this Wednesday, November 16.

Christmas stockings for Grundy County children

Once again, we will fill stockings for children in the Beersheba Springs community in Grundy County. Stockings are available for pick up in the foyer today and the deadline for returning the filled stockings is Sunday, November 27.

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Upcoming holiday closings

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the church offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 23, and remain closed through Friday, November 25.

Upcoming worship services

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

November 13, 2022

Paul Purdue preaching 8:10am and 10:30am worship services.

Sermon on the Mount Christians (Isaiah 65:17-25; Matthew 5:13-16)

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

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

Download the 8:10am worship bulletin for November 13

Download the 10:30am worship bulletin for November 13

The circle of giving

by Mark Hagewood

My kids love the movie The Lion King. One of the themes of the movie, articulated in the opening musical number, is how we are all connected through the circle of life. Mufasa, the king of the lions, explains how this circle works, telling his son, Simba, that though lions eat antelopes, when lions die, their bodies become grass which in turn feed the antelopes. He concludes, “And so we are all connected in the great circle of life.”

   I’ve recently thought about how this idea of a circle applies to our giving and faith. When I give to Belmont UMC, the act of giving affects the church. The church then shapes my heart, which in turn, shapes my giving. Round and round the circle goes - from giving to church, to heart, and back to giving again. What is amazing to me is that this circle also works in reverse. Matthew 6:21 states that “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Our heart often follows our treasure, and so the circle moves from my giving that leads my heart, which moves to the church, which teaches and inspires me to give.

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Joys and concerns

Christian sympathy

is extended to

Susan, Gil, Frank, Ricky Shumaker, and Yan, Michelle, Charlotte Shumaker in the death of their son, brother, husband, and father, David Shumaker.

Memorials

JUNE BATSEL

Donors:

Blythe & Larry Ashworth

Linda Henson & Richard Fulk

Carolyn Jones

Marilyn & William Ramsey

Nel Schreiber

Frances & David Stanley

Betty Jane Taylor

Linda Tuggle

Susan Utley

Music City Quilters Guild

Pathfinder Counseling

GERRY OLDASHI

Donors:

Ann & Keith Horton

NANCY CRECRAFT-BROWN

SHIRLEY DODSON

LARRY TAYLOR

Donor:

Carolyn Jones

JEFF BLUM

Donors:

Randy Glover & Tom Summers

WILLIAM HAYWOOD

Donors:

Linda Henson & Richard Fulk

Dia de los Santos celebration

On Wednesday, November 2, Belmonters gathered in Parker Hall for a Dia de los Santos (All Saints Day) celebration led by Emma Bushong and Diana Sanchez-Bushong. Participants brought photos and items that reminded them of loved ones for the ofrenda, and then had the opportunity to share about them with everyone. Laughter, tears, and wonderful stories were shared.

This week at Belmont UMC

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

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

8:45am  Children’s Chimes, 226

9:15am  Adult, youth, and children’s Sunday school, various rooms

10:30am Worship, sanctuary/Facebook live

1:30pm  Carillon Ringers, 226

2:30pm  Sunday CD group, Zoom

3:30pm  Wesley Ringers rehearsal, 226

4:30pm  Open Door Singers rehearsal, choir room

5:30pm  United Methodist Youth, Community Center

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

5:30pm  Flow yoga, Zoom

6:00pm  Staff Parish Relations Committee, Zoom

7:00pm  Book discussion group, Zoom

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

10:00am Lectio Divina, Zoom

4:00pm   Encore Ministry Team, 120

4:00pm   Outreach Equity in Preschool Team, 204

5:00pm   Wednesday night meal, Community Center and tent

6:00pm   End of life planning, Parker Hall

6:00pm   Adult connection space, Iris Room

6:00pm   Children’s choirs , Faith Finders hall

6:00pm   Gentle yoga, Zoom

6:00pm   Youth Midweek, 3rd floor

7:00pm   Sanctuary Choir rehearsal, choir room

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

8:00am  Women’s Centering Prayer, 223/Zoom

1:00pm  Celebration Ringers rehearsal, 226

4:30pm  NOAH Core Team, Zoom

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

5:00pm   Room in the Inn, Community Center

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

1:00pm   Visitation for David Shumaker, Iris Room

2:00pm   Memorial service for David Shumaker, sanctuary

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

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

8:45am  Children’s Chimes, 226

9:15am  Adult, youth, and children’s Sunday school, various rooms

10:30am Worship, sanctuary/Facebook live

12:00pm Encore Thanksgiving lunch, Parker Hall

1:30pm  Carillon Ringers, 226

2:30pm  Sunday CD group, Zoom

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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