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April 9, 2026
Happy Easter and a continued joy-filled Easter Season.
The Season of Easter (Eastertide) is 50 days, beginning on Easter Sunday and concluding on Pentecost Day. The “Great Fifty Days” is a seven-week celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ with the gift of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Some traditions celebrate the first eight days as the “Octave of Easter,” thereby extending the joy and festivity of Easter Day by treating the first week as one continuous “great Sunday.”
Thank you for the many ways you participated in, supported, and celebrated with us during this summit of the liturgical year. Thank you for being a part of creating the meaningful space and atmosphere for worship. You “showed up” in person and online, prayed, cared for one another, supported the Lenten journey worship services on Wednesdays and Sundays, welcomed guests and members, extended radical hospitality, and gave generously to contribute to missions and ministry, all of this – serving as reminders that the Risen Christ is among us right now – everywhere.
Many thanks to you – the friends and congregation of Belin Memorial, volunteers, and staff – for your faithful and joyful service through your prayers, presence, gifts, and talents in ways that span across generations and ministries so that Jesus is made known and encountered.
Our Easter journey together continues as we joyfully serve God and neighbor to the glory of God.
You are invited and welcomed to continue the journey:
Starting Point – this Sunday, April 12 at 10 AM in Room 11 in the Family Life Center. This is a casual gathering of people who want to know more about Belin Memorial; get to know some of the leadership, staff, and pastors; and to assist with information on becoming a member if you are interested and/or ready to do so.
Celebration Honoring Oliver’s Lodge – this Sunday, April 12 following the 11 AM worship service. The service will include prayer, speakers to share valuable information about Oliver’s Lodge and its history in the community, and a “Light Tasting” prepared by Inlet Affairs featuring some vintage menu items associated with Oliver’s Lodge. Plan to join us as we honor the history while offering gratitude for the present and look forward to what God holds for the future.
Spring Adult Bible Studies:
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Monday Women’s Bible Study – begins on April 20 at 6 PM in the Family Life Center, ACTS The Spirit and the Bride, by Tara-Leigh Cobble, about how the life of Jesus and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit impacted his followers. Jennie Cundiff leads the study.
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Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study – 2 PM in the Family Life Center- to study scripture, led by Ben Foster.
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study – begins on April 22 at 9:45 AM in the Family Life Center. The study on the Book of John by Kyle Idleman delves into John’s message and how his teachings apply to us today, led by Nancy Ward and Mary Mallick.
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Tuesday Evening ZOOM Bible Study – begins on April 28 at 7 PM using Adam Hamilton’s latest book, Holy Spirit, led by Becky Forrest. Meeting ID 843 3376 6107 – Passcode 468349.
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Man2Man – is ongoing and meets in the Family Life Center from 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM to examine scripture and current topics and how they apply to life today. Join in-person or online. Facilitators rotate weekly. ZOOM Meeting ID 966 958 8099 / Passcode 54321
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Thursday Evening Bible Study – begins on April 30 at 10:30 AM in the Family Life Center using Adam Hamilton’s latest book, Holy Spirit, led by Becky Forrest.
Women's Spring Selah – Thursday, April 16 at 6 PM – Bring your favorite salad or dessert to share and join us for a time of laughter, fellowship, faith, and great food.
Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School – Starting on Monday, June 22 - Thursday, June 25 at 5 PM – 8:30 PM (pre-K concludes at 7 PM) in the Family Life Center – explore the nature of God and plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering being rooted in a relationship with Jesus. Registration is OPEN through the link: https://onrealm.org/belinumc/Registrations/Registrants/f6a56e59-9e64-435e-ba93-b3f50113a6e9?congregantView=True
Blessing of the Inlet – Saturday, May 2, 9 AM – 2 PM. T-shirts are available in the Family Life Center, Lee’s Inlet Apothecary, Lazy Gator, and Lee’s Inlet Kitchen for $20/each. Checks are to be made payable to “Belin Memorial UMC.”
Graduate Recognition Sunday – will be on Sunday, May 17 – Please notify Brandy Streett, Director of Youth Ministries, (brandys@belinumc.org; 843.357.5177) of your graduate.
April Year of Kindness – Card ministry. Choose five people who are important to you, people who have had a positive impact on your life, or someone you want to show a bit of extra kindness and send them a card. Remember someone in this special way in April.
Shalom,
Sandra
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