On Christmas day, a service of lessons and carols was offered in worship. Dr. Michael Ross led the music. The service featured readings by Gin Steffen, Dave Barden, Diane Patton and Ed Patton. MaryKaye Cochran and Michael Ross sang a duet titled “Christmas Day.”
Our Christmas Eve service focused on the hope that is found in the manger. Jesus came into the world to offer us hope, a hope that is eternal. Jesus came to be our savior. Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message. A solo was offered by Kay Nicholas, “Sweet, baby Jesus boy”. Dr. Michael Ross led us in music.
Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus at Belmont UMC. Christmas Eve candlelight service on the 24th will be held at 7:00 PM. Christmas Day service of Lessons and Carols on the 25th at 10:00 AM. On January 1st we will gather for the Wesley Covenant Service at 10:00 AM. May God Bless you richly this Christmas season.
The choir under the direction of Dr. Michael Ross led us in worship with our annual Christmas Cantata. Marie Coone served as the narrator. Marie prepared an outstanding narration that helped us focus on worship and God’s love. Fred Boswell offered song with his saxophone. MaryKaye Cochran shared a solo. The service can be seen here and on our Facebook page.
The message on the third Sunday of Advent focused on joy. Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews preached from Isaiah 35:1-10. We were challenged to remember that God is with us everyday. There is a highway to heaven that we all are on and we are not alone. Dr. Michael Ross led the music.
Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message from Isaiah 2:1-5. We are reminded about our need for restoration and the importance of being restoring to who God would have us be. Dr. Michael Ross led the music.
On this Christ the King Sunday, Rev. Larry Cochran spoke from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 3:5-10 which reminds us to trust in the Lord with all of our heart. When we do this, we are led to honor the Lord with our tithes and offerings. Dr. Michael Ross led the choir music.
Rev Dr. Gwen Andrews offered a message on the widow who made an offering in the temple. Jesus comments that she put in more than all the others. All of the others gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live in. The message for us to to give ourselves entirely to Jesus. We are to give are all. The scripture came from Luke 21:1-4. Dr. Michael Ross led…
The worship service centered on the blessings we receive from God as we are faithful. The scripture that was preached from was Malachi 3:6-12. Rev Larry Cochran offered the message and Dr. Michael Ross led the choir in music.
The service today focused on the story of Zacchaeus and how he climbed a tree to see Jesus. Jesus changed his life. The story in found in Luke 19:1-10. Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message. Dr. Michael Ross led the choir in music.