John and Julia Jackson joined Belmont United Methodist by way of transfer from Algood United Methodist Church. Their daughter, Jacqueline Elizabeth Jackson, received the sacrament of baptism on December 21, 2008. Jacqueline was born on April 15, 2008.

Lori Collins joined Belmont UMC on December 14, 2008. Lori is a management consultant and sings in the sanctuary choir.

Riley Christopher Manning received the sacrament of baptism on December 14, 2008. Riley was born on May 14, 2008, and is pictured with his parents, Meg and Matt Manning.

Robert Ricardo Wahl, son of Keith and Gloria Wahl, and grandson of Nancy and Robert Wahl, received the sacrament of baptism on November 23, 2008. Robert was born on February 4, 2008.

Teresa Morgan joined Belmont UMC on March 30, 2008 by way of transfer from Lagonda UMC in Springfield, Ohio. She is pictured with her daughter, Simone Astrid Morgan, who received the sacrament of baptism on March 30. Simone was born June 18, 2006.

Jim and Cynthia Harris joined Belmont UMC on November 16, 2008 by way of transfer from McKendree UMC. Cynthia is an administrator at Tennessee Arts Academy and Jim is the general manager at Mid-South Business Furniture.

October 2008

Kristin Dillard received the sacrament of baptism and joined Belmont UMC on October 26, 2008.

Gary and Katy Hines joined Belmont UMC on October 26, by transfer from Spring Valley UMC in Dallas, Texas. Gary and Katy are members of the Portico class. They are pictured with their daughter, Audrey.

Dan and Rebecca Tatum joined Belmont United Methodist Church on October 26, by transfer from another denomination. Rebecca is an accountant, and Dan works for Metro Medical Online in operations and teaches at Belmont University.

Kimberly Becker joined Belmont UMC on October 26. She is pictured with their son, John. Kimberly is married to Brian Becker and teaches Eng-lish as a Second Language.

Allison Bates joined Belmont UMC on October 26, by way of transfer from Calvary UMC. Allison is an interior designer.

Malcolm Thomas Sanderson, son of Lynne and Bill Sanderson, brother of Fletcher and Lily, received the sacrament of baptism on August 24, 2008. Malcolm was born on April 1, 2008.

Khawawm Khang Thang Ling and Neih Ya joined Belmont UMC on August 31, 2008. They are from Burma and are pictured with their children Naing Awm, Yaung Awm, and Mathang Awm.

Pawnay Lwe and Has K Por joined Belmont UMC on August 17, 2008. They are from Thailand.

Chris Hickey joined Belmont UMC on July 20, 2008 by way of transfer from Arlington Baptist Church in Knoxville.

Ian Joseph Murdock, son of Andrea and Russ Murdock, and brother of Tyler, received the sacrament of Baptism on June 15, 2008. Ian was born on December 6, 2007.

Nathan Viktor Krauss, son of Kristi and Viktor Krauss, received the sacrament of baptism on June 15, 2008. Nathan was born on October 12, 2007, and is pictured with sister Lillian and brother Elliott..

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.

Noo Noo and Paw Black joined Belmont UMC on May 5, 2008, and their children Nay Choi Hey, Heh Sa Nay, and Heh Nay Blut received the sacrament of baptism. Nay Choi Hey was born October 30, 2003, Heh Sa Nay was born on May 13, 2001, and Heh Nay Blut was born March 19, 2006. The family is from Thailand.

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.

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.

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

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.