Newsletter of Belin Memorial United Methodist Church May 28, 2015

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

Our mission: make disciples of Jesus Christ.

May 31, 2015 - 8:45 AM, 11 AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)

“A Second Birth”

John 3:1-9

- Scott Johnson -

Build a Tabernacle - 2015 VBS

June 14 - 18, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

May 31, 2015 - 8:45 AM, 11:00 AM

The Harbor Worship (Family Life Center)

“A Tribute to My English Teacher”

Ephesians 4:1-16

- Mike Alexander -

Belin Memorial Vacation Bible School will be held June 14-18, 5:30 PM - 8 PM. As the leaders and volunteers prepare for this exciting event, we began thinking about the definitions of those three words, “Vacation,” “Bible,” “School.”

VACATION- “A specific trip or journey, breaking from work.” (Wikipedia)

B IB LE - “ C a n o n i c a l collection of sacred texts.” (Wikipedia)

SCHOOL- “An institution designed for the teaching of students.” (Wikipedia)

The definitions began to ring true as we consider the reason and need for Belin Memorial to support VBS. We want to teach our students about the sacred text by taking a specific trip or journey! HOW EXCITING!

The planners, preparers, leaders, and all those who are volunteering their valuable time to this special journey will

be teaching the history of the Old Testament tabernacle. We will be leading our children as they build a tabernacle and participate in one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This journey is part of who we are as Christians.

We hope that as we end our VBS, our children and youth will understand that we no longer need the rituals of the tabernacle. Jesus was the sacrificial lamb that paid the price for our sins so that we might live with him in paradise! We are truly blessed and grateful people!

Note: registration for VBS is still open at this time. Register online or pick up a form in the Family Life Center or church office. See page 3 for additional information.

The Education Team Belin Memorial UMC

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CONGREGATIONAL NEWS, HONORARIUMS AND MEMORIALS

Our Prayer Requests

Waccamaw: Kevin Bort

GS Hospital: Trudie Walker

MUSC (Charleston): Ian Kelley

East Cooper (Mt. Pleasant): Sue Carreiro

GS Healthcare: James McNair

NHC: Dot Curtis, Jim Ford, David Rhodes, Pat Tyler

Prince George: Judy Eason

GS Healthcare: James McNair

Vibra: Bill Joyner (father of Sonny Joyner)

Home: Ann Brady, Bob Brown, Winnie Dorman, Gene Ellis, Ruth German, Lucy Gibbs, Judy Gibson, Becky Glosson, Ray Goforth, Winnie Goforth, Tony Grice, Valerie Guy, Carrol Holshouser, Teresa Johnson, Pat Kavulick, Suzanne Lane (daughter of Camellia Lane), Marcia Massey, Ken Mattingly, Donnie Nance, Lee Smith, Gail Steele, Herbert Timmons

Other: Thodis Barrineau, mother of Linda Floyd; Chip Berry, son of Anne Berry; Johnnie Bourque, brother-in-law of Mary Wicker; Ina Caldwell, mother of Kay D’Ardenne, Roanoke, VA; Jennifer Elten, granddaughter of Barbara Anderson; Barb German, daughter of Bob German; Richard Ridgely, son-in-law of Ruth Perkins, Oviedo, FL; Individuals submitted on prayer request cards; U.S. Military Personnel Please note, names are rotated off periodically

Pick Up Pictorial Directories Sunday Our new church pictorial directories are here! All those who had their photo taken for the directory may pick up their copy after worship services this Sunday, May 31, in the Family Life Center. Thank you to the volunteers from our Membership and Evangelism Team who will be on hand to expedite distribution in the back of the gymnasium.

After June 15, extra copies will be on sale for $5 in the FLC and church office.

Deepest Sympathy Extended to . . . - Ramona Caswell and family in the death of her father, Billy Jordan, who resided in Aynor, SC.

- Charlotte McCorquodale and family in the death of her husband, Chuck McCorquodale, who resided in Murrells Inlet, SC.

- Tommy Swaringen and family in the death of his wife, Martha Swaringen, who resided in Murrells Inlet, SC.

Honorariums and Memorials

In Honor of Mike Alexander To the Pastors’ Discretionary Fund

Lois B. Miller Zumba Gold Class

In Honor of Mike and Betsy Alexander To the Pastors’ Discretionary Fund

Marsha Marsh

In Honor of Rosemary Hill To the Pastors’ Discretionary Fund

Disciple II Class

In Honor of Scott Johnson To the Pastors’ Discretionary Fund

Lois B. Miller Zumba Gold Class

In Honor of Scott and Amanda Johnson To the Pastors’ Discretionary Fund

Marsha Marsh

In Honor of Susan Malachefski To the International Missions Fund

Diane Lewis

In Honor of JoAnn McCrum To Tara Hall Fund

Charles and Lavonde Smith

In Honor of Peg Otterberg To the Worship Arts Fund

Diane Lewis

In Honor of David and Martha Swaringen

To the International Missions Fund

Gilbert Enzor, Harriet Enzor, and Teresa Elvington

In Honor of Chuck and Joyce Wicks To the Garden Fund

Rollie Hanna Breakfast

In Honor of Hallett Worrell To the Backpack Buddies Fund

Gilbert Enzor, Harriet Enzor, and Teresa Elvington

In Memory of Marsha Blevins To the Worship Arts Fund (Choir)

Rebecca and Ted Glosson

In Memory of Steve Bond To the Endowment Golf Fund

Margaret Bond

In Memory of Emily Cain To the Blessing of the Inlet Fund

Mary Strickland

In Memory of Bessie Cooke To the Pastors’ Discretionary Fund

Jimmie Cooke

In Memory of Vera Dennis To the Epworth Children's Fund

Denise and John Braswell

In Memory of Polly Driggers To UMCOR (Nepal) Fund

Charlie and Pat Nash

In Memory of Ann Duke To the Endowment Fund

Bill and Peggy Kinney

In Memory of Randall Lee Ferguson To South Strand Helping Hand

Saundra and Tom Himmel

In Memory of Robert Hayes To the Endowment Fund

June D. Taylor

In Memory of Robert Hedler To the Endowment Fund

Myrtle Beach Chapter #180 Order of the Eastern Star

In Memory of Lee Layman To the Building Fund

Claudette and Michael Drankoski Cynthia and Michael Lang

RS Parker Homes, LLC

To the Worship Arts Fund

Beverly and Sterling Bishop

In Memory of Christopher Michael Morris, Jr. To the Pastors’ Discretionary Fund

Patricia Morris

In Memory of James Tolar To the Endowment Fund

International Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

In Memory of Alma Tosh To the Land Fund

Dorothy and Gary Burnham

In Memory of Ruth Truluck To the Epworth Children’s Fund

Marsha Marsh

“Red, White, and Southern” The 32nd Murrells Inlet Fourth of July Boat Parade begins at 10 AM on July 4 at the point in Garden City. The theme this year is “Red, White, and Southern!” Boat parade t-shirts will be on sale in the Family Life Center after worship services on June 14 and 28.

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BELIN 101, UMM, VBS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, FELLOWSHIP EVENTS, FINANCIALS

Attendance - Week of 5/24/2015

Traditional - 8:45 AM … 272 11 AM … 331 Sunday School … 122 Harbor - 8:45 AM … 162 11 AM … 196

Operating Budget Report

Received Year to Date…………. $ 699,785 2015 Budget ……………………….. $1,818,799

BCLC Operating Budget

Received Year to Date…………. $ 344,296 2015 Budget ……………………….. $ 842,735 Total Expenses Year to Date

BUMC & BCLC Expenses……... $ 1,125,294

Land Acquisition Fund

Balance on Note ……… $ 2,449,395

Rollie Hanna Breakfast

Join us for breakfast at 8:30 AM in the Family Life Center on these Wednesdays in June:

Date: Devotion Leader: June 10 The Rev. Dr. Greg Hill June 17 The Rev. Ben Foster June 24 The Rev. Scott Johnson

Belin Adult Fellowship Luncheon

The Belin Adult Fellowship pot luck luncheon will meet on Wednesday, June 3, at 11:30 AM in the Family Life Center. Come and bring a dish to share.

Our speaker will be a representative from Young Life, Grand Strand, an organization committed to being involved with kids’ lives, often introducing them to Christ. “Young Life thinks the world of kids.” Visit www.grandstrand.younglife.org for information. Please join us!

Please note: we will not meet in the months of July and August. We will resume our lunches in September.

Belin 101 - Everything You Need to Know

Belin 101 wraps up on Sunday, June 7, at 10 AM, in the Family Life Center. Our Membership and Evangelism Team thanks all those who have attended our spring class.

United Methodist Men

Men, join us for the UMM meeting on Monday!

Monday, June 1, 6:30 PM (Family Life Center)

Our speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Greg Hill. We look forward to a wonderful meal prepared by Charles Howard. Please join us and bring a buddy!

Africa University Choir The Africa University Choir will be our special guest at both traditional worship services (8:45 AM and 11 AM) on Sunday, June 14. Africa University is a United Methodist-related institution in Zimbabwe. The group sings in 20 different African languages,

including Swahili (East and Central Africa); Shona and Ndebele (Zimbabwe); Zulu (South Africa); and Lingala (Democratic Republic of Congo); as well as English, French, and Portuguese. The choir is directed by Tendekai Kuture, a Zimbabwean and distinguished choral conductor who is head of the music department in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Africa University. The students are from various academic disciplines and from eight African countries, all with a passion for music ministry. The choir’s repertoire is drawn from the African praise and worship tradition. Belin Memorial is most honored to be selected as a host church during the choir’s United States tour and encourage you to not miss this most special morning of worship.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

The Education Team of Belin Memorial is planning a Family Fun Night of baseball at the Myrtle Beach Pelicans game on Sunday, July 26, at 6

PM. It would be wonderful to have a large group from Belin in attendance! The cost of tickets ranges from $9 to $11 depending on the size of our group. If you or your family are interested in attending, please contact Blair Delappe, 843.357.5175, or Jane Sparks, 843.357.5185.

Vacation Bible School June 14-18, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

Register online or in the Family Life Center

It’s time to register your children (grandchildren) and their friends if you have not done so. Over 100 children have already registered, and space is limited. We invite all rising kindergarteners through current fifth graders to step back in time to 1440 B.C. as we build a tabernacle! Contact Jane Sparks for information, 843.357.5185.

Meet Moses

Join a Tribe

Build a Tabernacle

Last Call for Summer Sharkies Dance Camp

We are still accepting late registrations for the Summer Dance Camp hosted by the St. James High School Dance Team. We invite girls, ages 5 to 12 years, to Dance Camp on June 22-26, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, in the Family Life Center. Registration forms are available online or may be picked up in the Family Life Center.

Impact Eternity . . . Children’s Church Leader Needed

We are still in need of a Children’s Church leader. This is a paid position that is scheduled on rotating Sundays with other leaders. It is a great opportunity to change our world one child at a time. You will be inspired as you PRAY, PLAY,

KNOW, and IMPACT our children. As a children’s ministry leader, you truly do impact our future as Christians. Please contact Jane Sparks for information, 843.357.5185.

Note: without additional volunteers, our Children’s Church program may have to undergo some changes or cutbacks in availability.

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YOUTH NEWS

Youth News and Events (continued)

Please keep the following youth and adults in prayer at Summerville Salkehatchie in Summerville, SC June 20-27: William Caswell, Lawson Devers, Eva Gordon, Bryson Grove, TJ Harrison, Jack Hoodenpyl, Phillip Hoodenpyl, Josh Johnson, Joseph Lewis, Kim Oakley, Valerie Richardson, Ashton Taylor, Hannah Walker, William Wallace, Chris Walton, Bekah Walton

Thank you to everyone who donated Gatorade, Powerade, or water for these upcoming Salkehatchie High School Mission Trips. The youth of Belin definitely appreciate it greatly. If you haven't made a donation yet but would like to, it's not too late!

We still have one youth spot open for our Summerville Salkehatchie and also need one more female adult to go with us to Summerville Salkehatchie. If you or your child is interested, please contact Blair Delappe, blaird@belinumc.org or 843.357.5175 ASAP! Cost is $230 for youth and $25 for adults.

The final order of Blessing of the Inlet T-Shirts has arrived and is now available for pick up (if you pre-ordered a shirt) at Lee's Inlet Apothecary.

As we begin to plan for the next school year, do you prefer High School and Middle School to meet separately for Youth Group... or would you prefer it together? Please respond to Austin Bond with your feedback.

To The Point, Young Men's Summer Bible Study- Our summer young men's Bible study, To The Point, starts on Tuesday, June 30. Each week we will have a fun activity with a brief "to the point" devotion. Activities will include the beach, boating to the Garden City Point, etc. Please wear a bathing suit, bring a towel, and meet at the FLC parking lot at 6:30 PM (we'll return by 9:30 PM). This event is open to rising 7th grade young men through college and will meet June 30, July 7, July 14, July 28, August 4, and August 11. If you are interested in attending To The Point this summer, please fill out the required "Summer Bible Studies Permission Form" online at http://www.belinumc.org/#/ministries/youth (scroll down) and turn it into Willie Lee (at Lee's Inlet Apothecary), Blair Delappe (FLC lobby), or Austin Bond! Please note the form is two pages. For more information, contact Willie Lee by email or by phone at 843.457.2028.

KIDZONE - Youth Volunteers Needed Morgan Welch will be creating and leading an educational and fun summer Sunday school program for the Pre-K through 5th Grade classes. If you are currently in high school and would like to assist Morgan this summer, please contact Jane Sparks, by email or by phone, 843.357.5185.

If you are interested in hosting a foreign exchange student (15-17 years old) for all or part of the year, please contact Jill Corten (student American International) at jillcorten@yahoo.com or 843.520.6990.

Vacation Bible School – Volunteers Needed June 14-18, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Current 6th-12th graders, we need your help re-creating Moses' camp in the wilderness and building the Tabernacle. VBS participants will be divided into the Twelve Tribes of Israel and will step back into the age of Moses. Youth can help in many ways such as serving as tribe and shop assistants, making costumes, painting backdrops, decorating tents. For more information or to sign up to help, contact Jane Sparks by email or by phone at 843.357.5185. Youth and adult volunteers are also needed to help set up the week of June 8 and clean up at the conclusion of VBS on June 18. Please contact Jane Sparks to sign up. Youth wanting to volunteer for VBS are required to attend a meeting on Sunday, June 7, at noon (following worship) in the FLC. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie English: stephanie.english@myccnb.com.

Austin Bond, 843.357.5179 (office), 843.798.0222 (cell), austinb@belinumc.org

Youth News and Events

Inlet Baptism- This Sunday, May 31, at 5:45 PM, youth and adults will have the opportunity to get baptized (or reaffirm their faith through baptism) in the Inlet at Belin's seawall. If you are interested in getting baptized, please contact Austin Bond ASAP. If you are getting baptized, please bring old shoes (to wear in the inlet) or water shoes and a towel! Families are encouraged to attend!

The following youth and adults have signed up for the Inlet Baptism: Bella Allen, Morgan Allison, Rylee Allison, Benton Barnes, Livie Boone, Brooklyn Butler, Hunter Clapham, Linda Deemer, Madison Ferrell, Olivia Fortner, Ashley Gregson, Mary Karr Griffith, Ellis Hall, Collins Ham, Alden Herring, Miles Herring, Brice Hipp, Corey Justice, Sadie Leonard, Joseph Martinez, Austin McCaffrey, McKayla Monday, Pat Morris, Julia Neil, Michael Neil, Rachael Neil, Heyward Owens, Wilson Springs III, Harrison Willis. Did we miss anyone?

THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Graduate Recognition Sunday a success! Thank you also to Jacque Onions and crew who helped make the Graduate Brunch so meaningful and special. Thank you to Ted Watts and Austin McCaffrey for carving the Senior Staff. A special thanks also goes out to Scott Johnson for sharing a special message with our grads. Congratulations to all our 2015 graduates!

Please keep the following youth and adults in prayer at Rivertown Salkehatchie in Conway, SC June 13-20: Bryant Blackmon, Livie Boone, Daniel Buglione, Hunter Clapham, Elise Coleman, Kiley Conlon, Ryan Cooper, Bryan Cox, Olivia Cox, Sam Cox, Matthew Early, Luke Gaskins, Tyler Giles, Mabry Godbold, Valerie Gore, Julian Harrelson, Corey Justice, Adrianne Lane, Josh Large, Austin LaValley, Cain Lee, Helen Leonard, Sadie Leonard, Alan Murawski, Frank Murawski, Aimee Poulin, Melissa Poulin, Mike Poulin, Samantha Saber, Spencer Saber, Sarah Smith, Morgan Stanchak, Charlotte Tucker, Lena Tucker, William Wallace, Madison Welch, Morgan Welch, Berkeley Young, Sullivan Young

- continued next column

JUNE CALENDAR 2015

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UMW NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GOLF, RIGHT NOW MEDIA, STEWARDSHIP

United Methodist Women Read the latest UMW News including registration for the upcoming event, “Red Light: An Effort to Stop Human Trafficking,” circle notes, and dates to save in the May News and Notes posted online (click on “Ministries” and “Women/Men”).

Grace Circle has held its last meeting and will reconvene in the fall. Have a great summer, ladies!

Miracle Seekers Circle will have their annual party on the patio at John and Carolyn Jackson’s home (6488 Somersby Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC) at 6 PM on June 2. Carolyn and John will provide the meat. Please bring your spouse and a side dish!

Frances Wilson Circle will meet on Monday, June 8, at 10 AM in the Family Life Center. A short business meeting will be followed by our Bible study conducted by Marcia Massey. Plans for our annual UMW Yard Sale on August 1 will be discussed. You are invited to join us for fellowship lunch afterwards in the Inlet.

We will not meet in July or August. A big thank you to our members who made the Strawberry Festival such a great success!

Endowment Golf Tournament Saturday, July 11 True Blue Plantation Sponsorship forms are

now available for the 21st Annual Belin M e m o r i a l E n d o w m e n t G o l f Tournament. Pick up a sponsorship form in the Family Life Center, church office, or print online (click).

Dear Church Family,

Belin Memorial United Methodist

Church is always looking for ways to

serve you as you grow your faith in

Christ. We are inviting you to access

a free account to an exciting new video library called RightNow Media.

“It’s the Netflix of video Bible studies!”“It’s the Netflix of video Bible studies!”

You will have instant access to thousands of great videos for kids, youth,

parents, married couples, and more. Once you set up your account, you will be

able to view videos from your phone, tablet, or computer. Classes and church

groups can view videos in a group setting on a TV screen or projector. There

are over 10,000 videos from some great teachers.

For additional information contact Jane Sparks, janes@belinumc.org or 843-

357-5185.

Quick Start Guide

On or around May 31, look for an email from RightNow Media. Your email

address must be on file with the church office in order to receive this invite.

Click “Accept Invite” and you will be taken to the registration page.

Fill out the information page, create a password, and click “go.”

Next time you log in, enter the email and password you used to register, and

then go exploring!

(If you have not received this offer by June 1, we suggest you check your junk/

spam filter and accept the invitation!)

Let Your Light Shine - a message from your Stewardship Team

Matthew 4:19-22 New International Version (NIV)

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people . . .” Jesus asks the same of us. Let us look at this in two ways related to stewardship at Belin Memorial. The dictionary says that stewardship “is the management of one’s

resources.” Likewise, stewardship at Belin Memorial is the collection and management of not only the financial resources but utilization of the skills and talents that our congregation has to offer. Our Belin Stewardship Team works throughout the year planning not only the financial (pledge) campaign, but also the best utilization of our congregation’s time and talents. The fall pledge campaign is critical for our Finance Team and staff to plan the operating budget each year allowing our church teams and administration to make appropriate spending decisions. We encourage all of our members to prayerfully consider making a pledged financial commitment this fall.

Just as important as the financial campaign is the need for every member of our church family to make a commitment to the many teams at Belin in need of help. Almost every week there is a plea for help from various groups here at Belin Memorial. We are always in need of volunteers for our many programs and ministries. Jesus declared in Matthew 5:14-16, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

PLEASE GET OUT THERE AND LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!

Sunday Morning KIDZONE The last formal Sunday school class for children will be May 31 before we break for summer. Beginning June 7, we will offer a special “KIDZONE” program, led by Morgan Welch. Kids, join us on Sundays during the

summer months, 10 AM - 10:45 AM!

STAFF PROFILES, VOLUNTEER REMINDERS

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SHINE Time Volunteers May 31: Karen Godbold (lead) 8:30 AM: Jessica Flynn, Mary Anna Neill 10:45 AM: Courtney Chilson, Shannon Crafton

June 7: Eileen Boyce (lead) 8:30 AM: Pam Carson, Kim Frederick 10:45 AM: Shannon Crafton, Lauren Griffith, Mary Karr Griffith

June 14: Karen Godbold (lead) 8:30 AM: Katie Millen, Meredith Millen 10:45 AM: Linda Daughtery, Colleen Welch, Madison Welch

June 21: Jeannie Harrison (lead) 8:30 AM: Eric O’Harra, Tiffany O’Harra 10:45 AM: Rhonda Slough, Cindy Swaim

June 28: Karen Godbold (lead) 8:30 AM: Bill Jennings, Jennifer Jennings 10:45 AM: Pam Carson, Ann Loring

Acolytes and Crucifers May 31 - 8:45 AM: volunteers needed

11 AM: Olivia Frederick, Jay Hoodenpyl

June 7 & 14 - 8:45 AM: Rowan Sims, Ann Kendall Sims, 11 AM: Adams Springs, Kenan Springs, Wilson Springs

June 21 - 8:45 AM: Coker Streett, Harrington Streett, 11 AM: Olivia Frederick (volunteers needed)

June 28 - 8:45 AM: Coker Streett, Harrington Streett, 11 AM: (volunteers needed)

Nursery Volunteers

May 31 - 8:30 AM: Emeline Jordan, Mary Ann Lester, 10:45 AM: Mark Lane, Wendy Lane

June 7 - 8:30 AM: Ashley Hanna, Morgan Jones, 10:45 AM: Heather Anderson, Valerie Richardson

June 14 - 8:30 AM: Bill Alexander, Valerie Alexander 10:45 AM: Jennie Cundiff, Meredith Smith

June 21 - 8:30 AM Mandy Carriker, Lauren Hawley 10:45 AM: Heather Anderson, Caroline Pate

June 28 - 8:30 AM: Mandy Carriker, Jessica Flynn 10:45 AM: Jennie Cundiff, Linda Daughtery

Profiles of Service - by Carrie Humphreys (fifth in a series of interviews with the staff at Belin Memorial)

Scott Lewis, an expert in software technology, has an artistic side also. He can run the complex computer programs necessary to facilitate the musicians and vocalists showcased in the contemporary Harbor worship services, and, in addition, he performs with the musical teams.

A singer and acoustic guitarist, Lewis is the Contemporary Worship Leader at Belin Memorial. The recently launched worship services are high-energy, youth and family oriented gatherings twice each Sunday held in the Family Life Center. The Harbor services are growing in participation and acceptance by all of Belin members.

"There are so many ways to worship God," said Lewis. "We must be open to all kinds of worship styles. People are really opening their hearts and minds and warming up to the contemporary concept."

Lewis, 45, discovered God in college at Fairmont State University in West Virginia while playing football and studying for a business degree. "God showed himself to me and I was radically changed." He spent twenty years in youth, adult, and worship ministry. Relocating here from West Virginia, he joined the staff of Belin Memorial last fall. He describes the Harbor's live music-filled morning as a mix of Christian pop and ballads. At most services, the Gospel is delivered by Pastor Scott Johnson, and dress is casual.

"I think we are making a difference," he said. "Four services, one church, one vision."

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For eighteen years pianist Sissy Rogerson has delighted Belin membership with her musical abilities. Her father taught her to play "by ear" at just five-years-old. The Georgetown native started piano and organ lessons in third grade and by high school she was playing the organ for St. Mary's Catholic church. She recalls when Belin's choir was down to around a dozen singers. "I've seen so many changes and so much growth."

Rogerson boasts three children and six grandchildren and says she relishes the five years she and her family were missionaries in Israel and Dubai. With a master's degree in childhood education, she has also enjoyed the past 19 years teaching first grade at Waccamaw Elementary school.

"Teaching is my career," Rogerson says, "but music is my real love. As Belin's accompanist, I feel I am using my talent to give back to God."

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He's no ordinary Assistant Director of Worships Arts. Jody Watts is a performer with a long list of credits in theater arts as a tenor, actor, and musician. He was first employed at Belin thirteen years ago. We know him as a choir soloist, and, when assigned by Jim Sellers, he directs the songsters - which he calls "a little family."

His real family - wife Alissa and children Ryland and Kai - are equally involved in the arts. Live music is Watts's passion, and at age 39, he's an expert in playing the guitar, saxophone, base, and percussion. "I'd love to have a full orchestra perform with the choir every Sunday. There's nothing like live music."

Classically trained, Watts recalls singing his first solo in fourth grade. He's had a "pretty good career," he confides, noting past concert appearances in London, Radio City Music Hall, and off-Broadway theater. Currently, when not immersed in Belin programs, he is the full-time "King" and emcee at Medieval Times. But, whatever he does, he says, he walks with the Lord. "He's always within me."

Can You Step In? We are always in need of volunteers in our nursery and SHINE Time programs as well as acolytes and crucifers. Contact Blair Delappe to step in, 843.357.5175

The Inlet View is printed monthly with weekly

updates available by email or online. Please submit, in writing, information to be included in the current week’s issue of the newsletter by noon on Monday to Wendy Zulanch in the church office. You may email submissions to wendyz@belinumc.org.

BELIN MEMORIAL United Methodist Church

Sanctuary located at:

4183 Highway 17 Business Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Sunday Worship Services

8:45 AM, 11:00 AM

Sunday School

10:00 AM

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR: May 31 - June6

Belin Memorial UMC Office - 651-5099 Fax - 651-4179 Emergency (pastors) - 843-357-6051; 843-947-0018 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 528, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM E-mail: info@belinumc.org Website: www.belinumc.org

- A Stephen Ministry Congregation -

Sun 8:30 AM SHINE Time Check-in 8:45 AM Harbor Worship 8:45 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Belin 101 Class 10:00 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM SHINE Time Check-in 11:00 AM Harbor Worship 11:00 AM Worship Service 5:45 PM Youth Inlet Baptism (seawall)

Mon 10:00 AM Bridge 2:00 PM Senior Staff Meeting 6:00 PM Women’s Bible Study 6:30 PM United Methodist Men

Tue 10:00 AM Staff Meeting 11:00 AM Bereavement Support 12:30 PM Intermediate/Adv. Bridge 5:00 PM Staff Parish Team 6:00 PM Miracle Seekers Circle (offsite) 6:00 PM Trustees

Wed 7:45 AM Jesse Ballew Men’s Bible Fellowship 9:00 AM Belin Gardeners

11:30 AM Belin Adult Fellowship Luncheon 6:30 PM Chancel Choir 6:30 PM Harbor Band Practice 7:00 PM AA Meeting

Thu 9:30 AM Belin Art Angels 10:00 AM Zumba Class 7:00 PM AA Meeting

Fri Church office and FLC closing at 2 PM 8:30 AM Women’s Friday Bible Study (offsite)

Sat 1:00 PM Creekfront Salkehatchie Meeting

Thanks for reading the Inlet View

Vacation Bible School June 14-18

5:30 PM - 8 PM

- Information on cover and page 3 -

FLC, Church Office Summer Schedule Summer office hours are now in effect and will extend until Labor Day. Hours for the church office and Family Life Center are 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM on Fridays. Monday through Thursday hours remain as usual, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.