Baptisms

June 2008

Ben Whitehouse joined Belmont UMC on June 8, 2008 by transfer from another denomination. Ben is an attorney.

Brian and Courtney Weiler joined Belmont UMC on June 1, 2008. Courtney is a clinical social worker and Brian is a pediatric speech therapist. They are pictured with their son Quinn.

May 2008

Ariel Franklyn joined Belmont UMC on May 11, 2008. She is a student at MTSU and has served as a childcare worker for Belmont’s preschool children.

April 2008

Jan Turrentine joined Belmont UMC on April 27, 2008 by transfer from Immanuel Baptist Church. Jan works for the United Methodist Publishing House.

Victoria Kajsa Figaro Rice, daughter of Kathleen Figaro and Alan Rice, received the sacrament of Baptism on April 27. Victoria was born November 14, 2007.

March 2008

Dick and Kay Bowers joined Belmont UMC on March 9, 2008. Dick is retired and Kay works for New Level Community Development Corporation.

January 2008

Kler and Mary Htoo joined Belmont UMC on January 27, 2008. They are from Burma and are pictured above with their children Hai Htoo, Kah Lee, and K’Blah Say and grandmother Saw Yee.

Aung K Tee and Lu Paw joined Belmont UMC on January 27, 2008. They are from Burma and are pictured with their children Myi Thu Say, Eh K Lu Doh, Wah Moo Shee, and Ro Nay Paw.

Danny and Cheryl McDaniel transferred their memberships to Belmont UMC on January 20 from Christ Church United Methodist in Louisville, Kentucky. Danny is a CPA and Cheryl is a retired school psychologist.

Mee Mee and Bway Moo joined Belmont UMC on January 27, 2008. They are from Burma and are pictured with their children Say Htoo Kue, Yaw Shee, Paw Say, Htoo Kue, and Lwel Kue.

Plet Mu joined Belmont UMC on January 27, 2008. She is from Burma and is pictured with her children Mu Nay Gay, Myo Aung, She Mu, Ta Thaw Htoo, and Low La Paw.

Jonas Edward Belcher received the sacrament of baptism on January 6, 2008. Jonas was born on March 22, 2007. He is pictured with parents Julie and Steve Belcher and sister Olivia.

December 2007

Lesley French joined Belmont UMC on December 23, 2007 by transfer from Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas. Lesley works as an ENT resident physician at Vanderbilt.

Randy and Christy Morgan transferred their membership to Belmont UMC on December 23, 2007 by from Brentwood UMC. They are pictured with their children, Grayson and Madelyn. Christy is a realtor and works at Belmont’s Weekday School; Randy is a landscape architect.

Ryan Gooch joined Belmont UMC on December 16, 2007. Ryan works with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and is engaged to marry new member Katie Holmes.

Katie Holmes joined Belmont UMC on December 16, 2007. Katie works for Crump Insurance Services and is engaged to marry new member Ryan Gooch.

Stephanie Byers joined Belmont UMC on December 16, 2007 by transfer from Providence UMC in Richmond, VA. Stephanie works as a research assistant at Vanderbilt and is a member of the Young Adult class.

Beth Seeley joined Belmont UMC on December 16, 2007 by transfer from Trinity UMC in Henderson, TN. Beth is a middle school teacher at Currey Ingram Academy.

Janna Konze and Nathaniel Landsperger joined Belmont UMC on December 9, 2007. Janna is a nurse practitioner at Vanderbilt and Nathaniel works with AMEC Earth and Environmental.

Kristi and Wes Dunn joined Belmont UMC by transfer from Grace UMC in Mt. Juliet on December 2, 2007, and are pictured with their three sons Will, Andy, and Jack.

November 2007

Tyler and Alison Johnson joined Belmont UMC on November 11, 2007, and their daughter, Josephine, received the sacrament of baptism. Josephine was born on July 4, 2007. They are pictured with Rev. Linda Johnson.

October 2007

Cecilia Charlotte Holleman, daughter of Margaret and Jason Holleman, received the sacrament of Baptism on October 21, 2007. Cecilia was born on March 12, 2007.

Irene Marton transferred her membership to Belmont UMC from First Presbyterian Church in Port Richey, Florida on October 21. Irene is originally from Riga in Latvia and is a member of the Sarah Circle.

Frank and Sylvia Morris joined Belmont UMC on October 21, 2007 by transfer from another church.

Nancy MacLean joined Belmont UMC on October 21, 2007 by transfer from Harpeth Presbyterian Church. Nancy is a member of the Covenant class.

September 2007

Kathryn, Lars, Gairdt and Aren Edwards joined Belmont UMC by transfer from Grace UMC in Mt. Juliet on September 16, 2007. Kathryn is a psychologist with Sumner County Schools and has a private practice. Lars works for Cartoon Network in Atlanta. Gairdt is a student at Emory and Henry College in Virginia. Aren is an 8th grader at Mt. Juliet Middle School and a member of Belmont United Methodist Youth.

August 2007

Cho Kee Ling and Ling Awi joined Belmont UMC on August 5, 2007, and are pictured with their son Ling Hume. Cho and Ling are from Burma.

Aye Phue and Thew Say joined Belmont UMC on August 5, 2007. They are from Burma and are pictured with their children Ree Say, Ber Aye, and Tna Say Wah.

Roger Kung and Ring Tey joined Belmont UMC on August 5, 2007. Roger holds a degree in ministry and works with the Golden Triangle youth. They are from Burma.

Ya Ma Mae & Eh Law Soo joined Belmont UMC on August 5, 2007. They are from Thailand and are pictured with their children Eh Nay Shoo, Eh Tha Lay, and El Ka Paw who received the sacrament of baptism on August 5.

Cho Thet joined Belmont UMC on August 5, 2007. Cho is from Thailand.

Noelle and Harrison Warner joined Belmont UMC on August 26 by transfer from Westminster Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia. Harrison practices as a pathologist with Associated Pathologists. Noelle and Harrison are pictured with their two daughters, Julia and Anna.

Maung Aye and Day Ban joined Belmont UMC on August 5, 2007. They are from Thailand and are pictured with their children Ka Bla, Be Sa Kce, Kwa Ngah, and Shee Bru who received the sacrement of baptism.

Taung Pho received the sacrament of baptism and joined Belmont UMC on August 5, 2007.

Peyton Liam Hoge, son of Julia Schmidt and Will Hoge, received the sacrament of Baptism on August 12, 2007. Peyton was born on April 24, 2007.

Jintana Tongmanelatkul joined Belmont UMC on August 5, 2007. She is from Thailand and is the niece of Rev. Sandy Sakarapanee.

Ykaw Soe & Lah Ku joined Belmont UMC on August 5, 2007. They are from Thailand and are pictured with their children Eh So and Kpaw Mue Ku who received the sacrament of baptism on August 5.

Aye Aye and Robin Ke joined Belmont UMC on August 5, 2007. They are from Burma and are pictured with their son David.

July 2007

Jeannie and Robert McCutchan joined Belmont UMC on July 22, 2007 by transfer from First Methodist Church in Pensacola, Florida.

Danny and Jenny Redding-Rhodes joined Belmont UMC on July 15, 2007, Danny as an affiliate member and Jenny by transfer. Jenny works as a behavioral consultant, Danny works for the Center for Church Leadership.

Shane Douglas joined Belmont United Methodist Church on July 8, 2007 by transfer from First Presbyterian Church of Fort Payne, Alabama. Shane is a mortgage account executive with Lehman Brothers.

June 2007

Caroline Elizabeth Bergan, daughter of Stella and Brent Bergan and sister of Natalie, Matthew, and Ethan, received the sacrament of baptism at Belmont UMC on June 24, 2007. Caroline is the grand-daughter of Betty Jane and Larry Taylor and great grand-daughter of Stella Maples. Caroline was born on January 2, 2007.

May 2007

Jack Preston Watson received the sacrament of baptism on Sunday, May 27, and is the son of Victoria and Josh Watson. Jack was born October 24, 2006.

John and Michele Moseley joined Belmont UMC on May 20, 2007. Michele teaches first grade at University School and John works as a computer programmer with Gallagher Financial Systems. Their son Nathan is two years old.

Alexander Gambrell Henry was baptized on May 5, in the chapel at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia. Grandmother Helen Henry performed the sacrament of baptism. Alex, son of Mollie and David Henry and brother of Joe and Kate, was born September 26, 2006.

Katherine Frances Stankewicz received the sacrament of baptism on Sunday, May 20, and is the daughter of Laura and Mark Stankewicz. Katherine was born October 29, 2006.

Heather Hardt joined Belmont UMC on May 6, 2007, by transfer from Collierville United Methodist Church in Collierville, TN. Heather is an attorney.

Emily Wasson joined Belmont UMC on May 13, 2007, by way of transfer from Latham United Methodist Church in Huntsville, Alabama. Emily is a musician and member of the Sanctuary Choir.

April 2007

Valerie Roberts received the sacrament of baptism and joined Belmont UMC on April 8. Valerie works in real estate and lives in the Green Hills area.

March 2007

Amanda Mark joined Belmont UMC on March 25 by transfer from another denomination. Amanda is a graduate of Belmont’s Massey School and works with the Nashville Public Library and Rustic Records, Inc.

Tyler Dominic Shepherd, son of Sarah and Kurt Shepherd and brother of Kyle, received the sacrament of Baptism on March 18. Tyler was born November 9, 2006.

Rachael Armstrong and Bobby Richardson joined Belmont UMC on March 4 by transfer from another denomination. Rachael is a research nurse at Vanderbilt and Bobby is a sales technician at Computer Renaissance. Bobby also sings in the choir.

Paula and Dan Feather and Sophie Feather-Garner joined Belmont UMC on March 18. Dan and Paula are members of the Friendship class. Dan works at Adventureworks and daughter Sophie is a sophomore at Wellesley.

Mark and Laura Stankewicz joined Belmont UMC on March 11 by transfer from another Methodist church. Their daughter, Kate, is four months old.

Amy Noon joined Belmont UMC on March 4, by transfer from another denomination. Amy is a teacher. Patrick Baity Noon, son of Amy and Patrick Noon, received the sacrament of Baptism on March 11. Baity was born on January 31, 2007.

Nancy Crutcher joined Belmont UMC on March 4, by transfer from another Methodist church. Nancy works as the Director of Neighborhood Ministries at Edgehill United Methodist.

February 2007

Andrew Glenn Esquivel, son of Katherine and David Esquivel and brother of Joshua and Sarah Kate, received the sacrament of Baptism on February 25. Andrew was born on October 13, 2006.

Janis Mize received the sacrament of Baptism and joined
Belmont UMC on February 18. Janis is an attorney for the
State of Tennessee Department of Labor.

January 2007

Steve and Camilla Myers transferred back to Belmont UMC on January 21 from another United Methodist Church. They are pictured with their children, Jackson and Lindsey. Steve and Camilla participate in the Friendship class.

Phoebe Rose Robertson and Isabelle Wren Robertson, daughters of Victoria and Seth Robertson, received the sacrament of baptism on January 7. Phoebe and Isabelle were born on September 10, 2006.

Neiland and Anne Pennington transferred back to Belmont UMC on January 7 from another United Methodist church in Chicago. Anne is a retired social worker and Neiland is semi-retired as a trade publication editor. They are in the Covenant Class and sing in the choir.

Carly Bhave joined Belmont UMC on January 7 by transfer from another United Methodist Church. Carly is a Nurse Practitioner with Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. She is pictured with her husband, Jay.

Sherry Jared and Jonathan Perry joined Belmont UMC on January 7 by transfer from another United Methodist Church. Jonathan is a librarian and digital archivist with Ingram Books and Sherry is self-employed as a researcher.

Jennifer Carlot joined Belmont UMC on January 7 by transfer from another United Methodist church. Jennifer is a Community Plans Manager at the Metro Planning Department.

Melissa Glasgow joined Belmont UMC on January 7, by transfer from another denomination. She teaches 1st grade with Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools and is a shepherd for the 5th grade Sunday School class.

Brooxie Carlton joined Belmont UMC on January 7 by transfer from another United Methodist church. She works in Community Development at Tennessee Tomorrow and is a member of the Journey class.

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