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from the desk of Will Malambri:
In the midst of helpful instructions about how to share a faithful life, Colossians 3:15 offers a short sentence that makes the rest of the good living more possible. The sentence is, “
And be thankful.
” To be clothed with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, to bear with one another and forgive one another, to be clothed with love, and to let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts (Colossians 3:12-15) often requires a life born in thanksgiving. The surest way that I’ve found to live into those Christian virtues is to be grounded in gratitude.
Sometimes gratitude is an intentional choice one makes in spite of circumstances. When life is difficult, we may have to look for the reasons we have to give thanks and then name them as a reminder to ourselves and a sign of appreciation to God. Even in the most difficult times, God is with us and offers mercy. That, in itself, is reason to give thanks.
There are other times, thankfully, when gratitude simply wells up within us, if we have even the slightest awareness of our situation.
There is plenty to have caused thanksgiving to well up in my family and me lately – the beautiful inlet and gorgeous live oaks we get see regularly now, the exciting and beautiful first Sunday of worshiping with you, your extraordinary generosity in the pounding and since, such an amazing and kind outpouring, and all the warmth you’ve shown, to a person, wherever we’ve turned since we arrived.
I’m grateful for how at home you’ve made us feel and how much we already are part of the Belin family. There is no doubt that Belin Memorial is, as the Reverends Mike Alexander and Walter Cantwell told me many times, an unusually wonderful place of ministry and service.
It is not at all difficult to be thankful these early days of settling in, getting started, and learning more about the Belin family that we’re blessed to join. The reasons are superabundant, as is my appreciation.
I thank God for you and you for what you’re doing for God,
Will
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from the desk of Isaac Dusenbury:
Before the Ice Cream Social and Pounding, Kate and I were feeling as much astonished as we were blessed from the amount of outreach and support that we’ve received from our Belin family. Now, on the other side of this past Sunday, we are totally flabbergasted by your gracious giving!
From the bottom of our hearts, we give our sincerest thanks to each of you. Whether you offered us food, gift cards, or a simple handshake, please know how touched and grateful my wife and I feel. Your kindness will be fondly remembered for the rest of our lives. It seems as though we won’t have to buy groceries again until our expected child is graduating high school!
Thank you, Belin Memorial. We can’t say it enough. I hope to repay your generosity through the service of my ministry—a ministry grounded in the love of Jesus Christ and neighbor.
Blessings,
Isaac
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Creekfront Salkehatchie in the Inlet
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Creekfront Salkehatchie campers
will be headquartered in the Belin Family Life Center from Saturday, July 20 - Saturday, July 27. Campers will be repairing designated homes in the Murrells Inlet area throughout the week. Many of the normally scheduled activities in the FLC have been cancelled or rescheduled to accommodate this mission group. Donations of Gatorade and water are requested to keep campers hydrated and can be dropped off in the FLC before this Saturday.
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Church Pictorial Directory
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Photo sessions begin Tuesday, July 30.
Online scheduling is now available!
The Church Code for Belin Memorial is:
sc175
The Church Password for Belin Memorial is:
bumc
Follow the prompts to schedule your family's appointment time. If you have six or more in your family please use two consecutive time slots. The online scheduling option is available Monday through Friday. Appointments fill up quickly, so schedule as soon as possible to secure your preferred date and time.
Be sure to logout once scheduling is complete.
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Duke Ministry for Christ
Monday, July 29, 7 PM, FLC
Have you ever met anyone who walked on the moon? The United Methodist Men invite church members and guests for a testimonial by Brigadier General Charles Duke, the command pilot for the Apollo 16 flight to the moon. He will be speaking about his foundation, "Duke Ministry for Christ," an outreach program for the poor and needy.
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There will be a brief called
Charge Conference preceding the Church Council meeting on July 23 at 6 PM in The Sanctuary
to discuss the sale of properties donated to Belin Memorial. All Church Council members are asked to be present. All Belin members are invited to attend; however, only Church Council members are eligible to vote.
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From the Guatemala Mission Team
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Thank you to everyone who prayed for our safe travels to Guatemala.
We had a wonderful time getting to know our family and building a house for them. What a gift it is to give to those in need!"
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Calligraphy & Art Classes
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Beginning in September,
Calligraphy & Art Classes
will be offered at Belin Memorial, taught by CCU art instructor Natasha Lawrence. No art skills or prior experience needed to enjoy these fun classes. All materials are included with the $35 class fee (30% donated to BUMC). For more information and to sign up, please visit
www.calligraphyandart.com
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Hey parents, here's something new for your kids!
Looking for a safe and fun show for your kids to enjoy this summer? The new series
Sea Kids
follows the adventures of a group of underwater friends. Join in as they navigate the rough waters of contemporary topics children deal with every day—from peer pressure and self-esteem to kindness and integrity. Tune in with your family and see these characters praying for God’s guidance and wisdom along the way. Learn more by clicking
HERE
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Sweet Grass Basket Classes
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New Four-Week Class Starts August 6
Learn how to make our local, treasured sweet grass baskets...
Tuesdays, 9 AM - 12 PM,
beginning August 6 for four weeks.
Class size is limited, so sign up soon by contacting class instructor Gail Wright at 843.254.4268. Bring scissors and a large bag to carry your materials. A $45 non-refundable deposit plus $50 supply fee are due prior to class start. Checks should be made payable to Gail Wright and may be dropped off in the Family Life Center drop safe or mailed to Gail.
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- The Harbor Praise Band is in a local artist showcase for HIS Radio. Everyone is allowed to vote once a day by clicking HERE. Thank you to everyone who has voted already!
- Looking for person(s) to lead the Blessing of the Inlet team for 2020. Contact [email protected] if you are interested.
- There will be no Sunday School in the Family Life Center for youth or adults this Sunday, July 21, due to housing for Creekfront Salkehatchie campers.
- All are invited to join the Rollie Hanna Breakfast on Wednesday, July 24, 8:30 AM in the Family Life Center. Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast and short program led by Rev. Isaac Dusenbury. A donation of $3 is appreciated. No reservation required.
- An Inlet Baptism service will be held at the seawall on Sunday, August 11, 6 PM. Contact Brandy Streett if you would like to be baptized in the Inlet.
- If you have a rising third grader and would like to reserve a Bible for him/her, please contact Emeline Jordan, 843.997.8519. The Bibles will be presented to the children on Sunday, August 18, 11 AM in The Harbor.
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