Church Involvement
Belin Youth Ministries – The Youth Ministry of Belin exist to love Youth where they are, encourage Youth in developing their relationship with God, provide Youth opportunities for nurture and growth, and challenge Youth to respond to God’s call to serve in their communities. How do we go about this? We provide environments like Sunday night Youth fellowship, Sunday School, mission projects, and retreats that build upon a Christian foundation. On Sunday mornings Youth come together to learn God’s truth from Scripture. On Sunday nights our Youth gather for food, fun, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Mission projects and retreats give Youth opportunities to grow closer together and form healthy relationships. All this is done through God’s grace, our Youth Council, and countless adult volunteers and counselors dedicated to our Youth. It’s our hope that through such ministries our Youth will be fully engaged in the life of the whole church. Belin Youth Ministries are for those from 6th to 12th grade. For more information contact Erik Mays at 357-5179. This year the Youth Ministry is sponsoring the Blessing of the Inlet T-Shirts, the Flounder Fish Fry with Drunken Jack’s and selling cotton candy.
The Miracle Seekers Circle of Belin United Methodist Women – An evening circle for women of the church and community who have a desire to learn more about missions, support missions, serve the church and community and support one another in Christian fellowships. Our circle meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. and extends an open invitation to ladies of all ages to attend. Currently our circle has provided school supplies for local elementary schools, supplied emergency bags for foster children, sent gifts and cards to our men and women in the military, supported CASA, Wallace Family Life Center and Epworth Children’s Home, as well as the Bolivia mission team. More local and international mission efforts are being planned for this year. Miracle Seekers Circle is a part of the Blessing of the Inlet for the fourth year, offering used books, CD’s and videos and a good cup of coffee. Please contact Jo Bendick at 357-5175 for more information on this active circle.
The Grace Circle of Belin United Methodist Women – An evening circle for women of the church and community who have a desire to: learn more about missions; support missions; serve the church and community; and support one another in Christian fellowship. Grace Circle meets the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. and extends an open invitation to ladies of all ages to attend. Currently our circle is conducting mission projects to support CASA, the Wallace Family Life Center, Epworth Children’s Home, shut-ins in our own church, and the Bolivia mission team. We assume a leadership role in the annual UMW yard sale, are making chrismons for our sanctuary Christmas tree, and participate in the Blessing of the Inlet and the fall Barbeque and Bazaar. The Grace Circle will be collecting donations for “Shelter Haiti” today as well as building a shelter on site. Please come by and see us today! Please contact Peg Otterburg at 651-2688 for more information about this active circle.
Belin Creative Learning Center – Belin Creative Learning Center was established by the Belin Memorial United Methodist Church as a mission of the church. We offer both full-time and part-time child care options. Belin Creative Learning Center’s goal is to provide a loving and educational pre-school and child care facility in a Christian environment. For more information, contact Barbara DiGregorio at 651-2930.
Belin Crafters – Born of a need for quality, unique items to be sold at the Barbecue and Bazaar, this group of talented, dedicated crafters has become a ministry all of its own. Reviving some time-honored crafts and skills, and finding a way to use natural and recycling materials, has brought good times and a love for one another. The bonus is helping The Belin Out reach Fund help those in our community who have a need. We request that individual crafters contribute the “specialties” to the bazaar and plan to hold called work shops throughout the year. Contact Henrietta Huff with questions, 357-3187.
Belin Gardeners – Belin Gardeners Need You! Springtime is here and there is much to be done in the landscaped and bedding areas surrounding the cemetery and Family Life Center. The “Belin Gardeners” are a volunteer group who are responsible for working and grooming these beautiful areas on the grounds. If you would like to volunteer one or two hours a week to help maintain these areas, please join the group at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays outside the Family Life Center. Please phone Henrietta Huff at 357-3187 for additional information. The Gardeners will be selling their plants and plantware. Spring is here, so get your supplies now.
JOY Sunday School Class – JOY stands for Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last. This class primarily participates in video teaching/discussion. The fellowship is vibrant and the teachings are life changing. We welcome all age adults to come and grow spiritually in truth and in knowledge. We encour age all of the Belin family to become active in Sunday School. Contact Alice DuRant at 651-0394 if you are interested in joining the class. You can also just drop by on Sunday morning - we would love to have you. The JOY Sunday school class is always open to helping in missions of all kinds. They are sponsoring the water bottles and juice boxes today.
UMM (United Methodist Men) – The United Methodist Men meet the fourth Mon day of every month in the Belin Family Life Center. A won derful dinner is served and a featured speaker makes a presentation. Past speakers have come from various backgrounds, such as local ministers, war veterans, and even local newcasters. Aside from the fellowship, the UMM participate in a joint fundraiser with the UMW. The first Saturday in November they sell barbeque. The money raised goes to various local non-profit organizations. In the past, they have given between $6,000 and $11,000 to these deserving organizations. Contact Ted Watts at 907-4453 if you are interested in joining the fellowship. The men will be selling Pepsi brand soft drinks and ice tea today.
UMW (United Methodist Women) – The purpose of the United Methodist Women is to be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of missions through participation in the global ministries of the church. Contact Diane Strickland at 651-3121 if you’re interested in becoming a member. They will be selling strawberry shortcake and having a bake sale.
Art Angels – The Belin Art Angels meet every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Whether you are a seasoned artist or just a beginner, this class is open to anyone who enjoys painting. For more information, please call Mary Manos at 651-8734. They will be selling original oils, acrylics, and color paintings by members of the Angel Art classes.
Boy Scout Troop #396 – Sponsored by the Belin Methodist Men’s Club, the Troop is comprised of approximately 40 young men. The Troop maintains an active program, which includes many outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and boating, as well as instruction in First Aid, safety, and environmental awareness. The Troop places strong emphasis on good citizenship, personal responsibility, and leadership. Troop 396 is proud that its young men have made significant contributions to the community through various service projects. The troop meets every Monday evening from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Walton Scout Hut. Scout Master, Gary Mocarski, has been blessed with five Assistant Scout Masters. If you are interested in joining the troop, Gary can be reached at 651-5143. The boys will be selling pizza from Fox’s Pizza and lemonade as a fundraising project today.
Cub Scout Troop #396 – The troop is comprised of about 60 scouts in grades 1- 5. Cubmaster is Tom Chandler, 833-4126, and assistant Cubmaster is Annette Tomko, 222-9607, can be reached to answer any questions or to find out about joining the troop. This year the cub scouts will be selling koozies to keep your bottled water ice cold.
Belin Choir– The Belin Chancel Choir is selling “Murrells Inlet ‘Tree of Life’” plush beach towels at the Blessing of the Inlet this year. These make great Mother’s Day and graduation gifts. Today purchase one for $15.00 and each additional towel is $10.00.
Belin UMC Mexico Mission Trip – July 10 – July 17, 2010, Piedras Negras, Mexico. We will work with Constructores Para Cristo, a ministry and mission starting its 22nd year. CPC has dramatically impacted the lives and well being of hundreds of families of Piedras Negras. The belief that with GOD there are NO borders enables us to show that LOVE. CPC not only builds homes, it also serves in many different ways by providing medical, dental, vision care, as well as veterinary clinics. Housing and health needs are not the extent of what they do; they also have a vibrant pre-school program. More than 625 houses have been built so far. This year’s team will be serving up homemade chicken bog – come and eat with us.
L.I.F.T. (Ladies In Faith Together) – a women’s ministry of Belin Memorial United Methodist Church, designed for women of all ages and stages having as its purpose and vision: the support and nurture of women so that every woman can reach new heights with Christ. We accomplish this mission by being a ministry that supports women through prayer, fellowship, active discipleship, witness, study of scripture and seeking together God’s presence in every situation. On Saturday, May 15, we will be “Celebrating our Connections” with a retreat featuring Kay Moser. It will be a great day filled with special music, fun, lunch and fellowship. The retreat is from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and will be held in the Belin Family Life Center. A nursery will be provided. A $10.00 charge covers lunch and all supplies needed. We will have a sign-up table at the Blessing for this event and will also be selling books from our previous event speakers.
