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As of 6/16/13

FIRST ISSUE OF THE BELMONT NEWS NEWSLETTER COMES OUT ON MONDAY! - Watch your inboxes the morning of Monday, June 17, for the first summer edition of the Belmont News newsletter! The newsletter will be in pdf format, which may be read online or printed out at home. To subscribe to the email list, visit our webpage or contact Angie Slade ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 383-0832, ext. 23).

SUMMER EVENINGS AT BELMONT: FELLOWSHIP FOR ALL AGES! -  Mark your calendars for these fun-filled summer events: Wednesday June 19 - Potluck dinner, best dessert contest, and record-breaking feats, 6:00-7:30 p.m., in the Community Center; and finally, Summer Evenings at Belmont will conclude on July 24 at Sounds Baseball Game. Please purchase your $10 ticket from Anne Hoback ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ). Contact Heather Harriss for more information.

SAM PURUSHOTHAM TO SPEAK AT NEXT MULTICULTURAL FELLOWSHIP - Make plans to attend the next Multicultural Fellowship lunch on June 23, immediately after worship in the Community Center. Bring a covered dish to share.  Our guest speaker will be Sam Purushotham, who will speak about India as it is today.

BOWMAN SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE - The deadline for application for this college scholarship is Sunday, June 23. Information and/or application materials are available from Robert Johnson, Business Administrator. He can be contacted at 383-0832 ext.11, or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Criteria considered for the $1,000 grant include financial need, academic achievement, leadership (participation in church, school and community projects) and character. Financial information is required but held in strictest confidence. Letters of recommendation and transcripts are also needed. Completing the application process requires some time. If you are interested, don't delay.

SENIOR ADULT SUMMER "MYSTERY" LUNCHES ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER - June 25: “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!” Cost is $29.98 per person. Three spaces are still available; please call the church, 383-0832, no later than noon on Thursday, June 20, to make a reservation. Persons on the waiting list will be notified of cancellations. July 18: “When Pigs Fly!” Approximate Dutch-treat cost is $10-$15 per person plus transportation fee of $3 (no pickup at Calvary UMC). This event is full, but interested persons can sign up on the waiting list by calling the church (383-0832). Persons on the waiting list will be notified of cancellations. August 25: “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!” Total cost per person is $25. The group will depart Belmont UMC at 10:15 a.m., with pickup at Calvary UMC at 10:35. Limited space is still available! Call the church (383-0832) to make a reservation.

MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND THE NEXT  STRATEGIC PLANNING FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION - On June 26, at 5:30pm in room 124, the focus group discussion will be Planning Our Future: Hospitality.. Everyone is invited to join the conversation.  You may “brown bag” your supper or reserve a box meal at a cost of $8 by calling 383-0832 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Visit our website to learn more.

ALIVE HOSPICE LUNCH AND LEARN EVENT - On Friday, June 28, at 12:00 p.m., you are invited to attend Alive Hospice’s June Lunch and Learn.  This month’s topic is “Compassion Fatigue”. Come find out exactly what compassion fatigue is, what the symptoms are, and how to manage it. This event is free and open to the public, and will be held at the Alive Hospice Administration East building at 1718 Patterson Street. For more information, contact Keith King, Community Outreach Coordinator, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 615-346-8418.

UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSING - The church and its offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Please adjust your schedules accordingly and if you need to reschedule a meeting or event, contact Angie Slade (383-0832, ext. 23).

HAVE AN ARTICLE OR PHOTO FOR THE JULY ISSUE OF BELMONT NEWS? - The deadline for the next issue of the Belmont News newsletter, which will come out on July 15, is Monday, July 8. Send news items to Angie Slade ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ). Articles must be 300 words or less, in paragraph form (no tables, columns, or bullet points), and include a title/headline. Photos must be high-resolution and also include a title/headline and caption.  Please indicate if you want a byline and/or photo credit.  

CLERGY ROBES NEEDED - Malawi Superintendent Mhone has requested two clergy robes for pastors to be ordained this July. If you have a small or medium robe you do not need, please contact Herb Mather (385-5789) to make arrangements for the team to take it to Malawi in July.

SOULFEAST 2013: COME TO THE MOUNTAINS FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL, REST, AND RETREAT - This year’s Soulfeast is set for July 14-18 at Lake Junaluska Assembly in the mountains of North Carolina. Our theme is “The Spirit Alive,” with pastor, author, and spiritual leader, Trevor Hudson of South Africa. Rev. Hudson will guide us to think about the Holy Spirit’s presence in our daily lives and explore how the Spirit brings us alive here and now. As always, Soulfeast offers programs for children, youth, and adults of all ages. To learn more or to register go to soulfeast.upperroom.org or call 800-222-4930.

TAMMY ALGOOD TO SPEAK AT NEXT FIFTH MONDAY LUNCH - Tammy Algood, local TV and newspaper food personality, will be the speaker at the next 5th Monday luncheon on July 29, at 11:30 a.m., in Parker Hall. Reservations are required for the meal ($8) and can be made by calling 383-0832 by Wednesday, July 24.

GIFTS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD BEGINS AUGUST 4; VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Each worship service in August will feature a ministry supported through our United Methodist connection, providing a way to participate in ministry, both near and far, and illustrating how our gifts impact our congregation, community, country, and the world at large. Thanks to your generous gifts, last year’s campaign raised $51,069, which enabled Belmont to pay its full share of conference and global askings. To reach our 2013 goal of $50,000, we are seeking volunteers for our steering committee and adminstrative task force.  If you are interested, contact Robert Johnson ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 383-0832, ext. 11). Visit our website to learn more.

BELMONT WEEKDAY SCHOOL HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FALL SESSION - The Weekday School currently has openings in the Three’s, Pre-K 4’s, and Pre-K 5’s classes for the fall, which begins on August 9. The best advertisement a preschool can have is word of mouth recommendations. You can help us by talking to friends, neighbors, co-workers, even other parents at the park, and telling them about our program and current openings. Have them contact EnaShea Kohler for questions, tours, and availability. You may also have them visit www.belmontweekdayschool.com/.

2013 ALL CHURCH RETREAT -  is October 11-13.  As you make plans for fall get-a-ways,  don’t forget this year’s retreat at Beersheba, October 11–13.  It will be a fun filled and inspiring three days with Belmonters of all ages. Rob Fuquay, pastor of St. Luke’s UMC in Indianapolis, will lead the adults in a study of the “I Am” sayings of Jesus.  The youth and children will also have special guest leaders.  Watch for more information, mark your calendar, and plan to attend!

ALTAR GUILD HAS DATES AVAILABLE – The Altar Guild has a few summer dates available for sanctuary flowers for memorials or honorariums. To reserve a date, please call Eleanor Kennedy (646-8889 or 210-6997).

HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE "UPCOMING EVENTS AT BELMONT" WEEKLY EMAIL UPDATE OR THE SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS?  - Send it to Angie Slade no later than 9:00 a.m. on Thursday mornings.