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For the February 26th service, Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews preached this message from Psalm 61:1-2. This is the beginning of a sermon series on Breakthrough prayer- how we pray “that God will breakthrough with new possibilities, hopes and dreams without limits- both in the life of the church an in our own lives… and that we surrender ourselves to what God may unfold.” The series is based on a book written by Sue Nelson Kibbey’s book titled, “Ultimate Reliance.” Today’s…

The Good Trouble conference was held on February 25th. Rev. Autumn Merrill preached at our closing worship service with a message titled, “Words Create Worlds.” She preached from James 5. Dr. Michael Ross led us in music. Rev. Merrill’s message begins at 34 minutes into this post.

Rev. Dr. Clarence Brown shared at the conference about good trouble in our churches and in our community. He challenged us to look for the the pain in our community and to see how we can make a difference in the lives of others. We are to focus on our mission as a church.

Rev. Dr. Milton Hathaway spoke on the Beloved Community at our conference. Lay Leader Marie Coone opened the conference and Rev. Dr. Peter Moon served as the moderator of the conference.

Pastor Larry spoke from Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 for this Ash Wednesday service. This service prepares us for our journey through Lent. This is a time of self-examination as we reflect on our relationship with God and Jesus Christ. Dr. Michael Ross led us in music. The service can be seen here and on our Facebook live page.

February 19th was Transfiguration Sunday. Pastor Larry Cochran preached from Matthew 17:1-9. He spoke about the wonders of God that occurred at on that day and the wonders of God that we each experience each and every day. Dr. Michael Ross led the choir in music. This service can be seen on this site and on our Facebook live site.

Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews preached a message from Matthew 5:21-17. This is taken from the Beatitudes. The message challenges us on how we are to treat one another. Dr. Michael Ross led the choir in music.

On February 5th, Pastor Larry spoke about salt and light, how we are to be salt and light to the world that we live in. The passage was from Matthew 5:13-20.

Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message on January 29 reminding us how blessed we are. The message was based on the Beatitudes from the Gospel of Matthew. Dr. Michael Ross led us in music.

Good Trouble Conference, Belmont UMC, 3510 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23234. Sat. Feb. 25, 9:00am-4:00pm. The conference will focus on the “good trouble” that late Representative John Lewis spoke of, as well as Micah 6:8. The conference will be an opportunity for church and community conversation on race and reconciliation and will include speakers, small group discussions, lunch, and worship. Rev. Dr. Peter Moon, Senior Pastor at Reveille UMC (Richmond) and former Richmond District Superintendent, will serve as the moderator and…