for March 12, 2023

Thistle Farms is coming to Belmont UMC!

On Sunday, April 23, from 12:00-1:15pm, make plans to join us in the Community Center to hear from Rev. Becca Stevens about how love heals and to learn how to blend Thistle Farms oils. We will start the event with lunch and blend oils afterwards. This event is free but does require reservations. Reservations will open on Realm on Sunday, March 19, and the deadline will be Wednesday, April 19. For questions, contact Pastor Kate.

Congregational meeting

Save the date! On Sunday, March 26, we will have a congregational meeting in the sanctuary regarding “The State of our Church” immediately after the 10:30am worship service. Stay tuned for more information.

City-wide Stations of the Cross

On Holy Saturday, April 8, join us at Church Street Park (across from the downtown public library) from 5:30-7:30pm for a city-wide Stations of the Cross event.

   The Stations of the Cross originated as a way to help Jesus’ followers retrace his path to the cross. They often take the form of a spiritual pilgrimage through his suffering and crucifixion, enabling participants to contemplate and enter into the sacredness, conflict, and mystery of Good Friday. Read more

Young Adult retreat

On Saturday, March 25, join other young adults for fun, study, relaxation, and worship! The Young Adults in Ministry and Service (YAMS) will have a one-day retreat from 10:00am-4;00pm that Saturday. We will gather at Hillmont Camp and Retreat in White Bluff, TN, about an hour away from Nashville. Lunch will be provided; snacks are encouraged! Childcare will be provided (reservation required). Click here to sign up. Read more

Joys and concerns

Memorials

HATTON HARDISON

Donors:

Karen & Keith Roberts

Pebble & David Sutherland

JUNE BATSEL

CRAIG FOX

DAVID SHUMAKER

BOB THOMAS

Donors:

Karen & Keith Roberts

No Midweek meal or programming this Wednesday

Due to spring break, we will not have a Midweek meal or programming this Wednesday, March 15. Make plans to join us on March 22 for a delicious meal prepared by Pizza Perfect and the continuation of Observing Lent with the Wesleys led by Gayle Sullivan and Pat Ward. Click here to make your reservation for March 22.

Cancer Support and Spiritual Care Group will meet this week

The journey of living with cancer has countless ups and downs and unexpected turns. It can be helpful to meet with others to share, listen, and pray together. Make plans to attend our Cancer Support and Spiritual Care Group on Wednesday, March 15, at 6:00pm in room 124 or via Zoom. Contact Pastor Heather Harriss for more information or Zoom access.

Deliver an Easter gift during Holy Week

On Palm Sunday, April 2, we will have Easter plants to deliver to our homebound members. If you would like to help with organizing or delivering, please text either Carolyn Primm, Chair of Encore Ministries, or Martha Hooper, Chair of Congregational Care, or email Heather Harriss, Pastor of Spiritual Care and Connection. Read more

Community Care Fellowship spotlight: Madison Resource Hub and Children’s Center

This week’s Outreach spotlight is on Community Care Fellowship's (CCF) Madison Resource Hub and Children’s Center.

   CCF’s newest resource hub for homeless families is in Madison, located at City Road UMC. To assist the families with children, while the parents job hunt or receive other stabilizing services, CCF opened another Child Development Center at the Family MHNC located in City Road UMC facility. Read more

HERO volunteers

On Monday, March 6, Belmont UMC volunteers had their first sorting and organizing event at HERO. Seven Belmonters, including Celeste Holt, Jerry Park, Jennifer Bagwell, Mackenzie Barnhizer, Nancy Poss, Laura Tenzel, and Gretchen Napier had a lot of fun organizing the home goods donation room. Above: Jerry and Mackenzie show off some of the finished areas. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, go to belmontumc.org/hero.

Upcoming worship services

March 12, 2023

Second Sunday in Lent

Paul Purdue preaching

Jesus, the Law, and Our Interpretive Task (Psalm 95; Matthew 12:1-14)

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

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

Download the 8:10am worship bulletin for March 12

Download the 10:30am worship bulletin for March 12

This week at Belmont UMC

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

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

8:45am  Children’s Chimes, 226

9:15am  Matthew book club with Pastor Paul, Iris Room

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

10:30am Worship, sanctuary/Facebook live

1:30pm  Carillon Ringers rehearsal, 226

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

10:00am Lectio Divina, Zoom

6:00pm   Cancer Support and Spiritual Care Group, 124/Zoom

6:00pm   Gentle yoga, Zoom

7:00pm   Sanctuary Choir rehearsal, choir room

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

8:00am  Centering Prayer, 223/Zoom

1:00pm  Celebration Ringers rehearsal, 226

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

5:00pm   Room in the Inn, Community Center

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

8:00am  TNJFON letter-writing, foyer

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

8:45am  Children’s Chimes, 226

9:15am  Matthew book club with Pastor Paul, Iris Room

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

10:30am Worship, sanctuary/Facebook live

1:30pm  Carillon Ringers rehearsal, 226

3:30pm  Wesley Ringer rehearsal, 226

4:30pm  Open Door Singers rehearsal, choir room

5:30pm  United Methodist Youth, Community Center

Belmont United Methodist Church

2007 Acklen Avenue

Nashville TN 37212

615-383-0832

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