<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>belmontumcrichmond – Belmont United Methodist Church</title> <atom:link href="https://www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2/author/belmontumcrichmond/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:10:53 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://i0.wp.com/www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-cross-and-flame-color-1058x1818.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1</url> <title>belmontumcrichmond – Belmont United Methodist Church</title> <link>https://www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">230962635</site> <item> <title>Astounded by the Greatness</title> <link>https://www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2/2025/03/02/astounded-by-the-greatness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astounded-by-the-greatness</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[belmontumcrichmond]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 23:10:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2/?p=2412</guid> <description><![CDATA[On this transfiguration Sunday, the service was centered on the scripture from Luke 9:28-36 with an emphasis on the passage where Gods speaks from the cloud saying “This is my Son, my chosen, listen to him.” Pastor Larry Cochran offered the message and Mark Blankenship led the choir in music. 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Rev. Larry Cochran offered the message that reminded us how Luke’s gospel was focused on justice and reaching out to the poor and those who live on the margins. Mark Blankenship led the choir in music. The service can be seen here and on our Facebook live site.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p class="">The worship service for February 16th focused on Jesus’ sermon on the plain found in Luke 6:17-26. Rev. Larry Cochran offered the message that reminded us how Luke’s gospel was focused on justice and reaching out to the poor and those who live on the margins. Mark Blankenship led the choir in music. 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The service can be seen here and on our Facebook Live site.</p> <iframe loading="lazy" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F100068943804493%2Fvideos%2F601567809501719%2F&show_text=true&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="429" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe> ]]></content:encoded> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">2361</post-id> </item> <item> <title>God’s Love</title> <link>https://www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2/2025/02/02/gods-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gods-love</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[belmontumcrichmond]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2025 19:35:28 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2/?p=2359</guid> <description><![CDATA[Worship for February 2nd focused on God’s Love with 1 Corinthians 13 being the scripture for the day. Rev. Larry Cochran offered the message today. Mark Blankenship led the choir in music. Kay Nicholas shared about Black History Month. The service can be seen here and on our Facebook live site.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p class="">Worship for February 2nd focused on God’s Love with 1 Corinthians 13 being the scripture for the day. Rev. Larry Cochran offered the message today. Mark Blankenship led the choir in music. Kay Nicholas shared about Black History Month. 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Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message from John 2, the story of Jesus changing water into wine. The message pointed us to how this story makes a difference in our lives today. Mark Blankenship led the choir in music.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p class="">On January 19 Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message from John 2, the story of Jesus changing water into wine. The message pointed us to how this story makes a difference in our lives today. 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Autumn Merrill offered the message from Luke 3: 15-22. The service focused on Jesus’ baptism and what it means for us in our faith journey. In the midst of the baptism, God said, “You are my son, whom I dearly love; in you I find happiness”. The message here is for all of us.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p class="">On January 12th, Rev. Autumn Merrill offered the message from Luke 3: 15-22. The service focused on Jesus’ baptism and what it means for us in our faith journey. In the midst of the baptism, God said, “You are my son, whom I dearly love; in you I find happiness”. 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The Wesley Covenant Service was an integral part of worship. Rev. Larry Cochran offered the message based on Matthew 2:1-12. The service can be seen here and on our Facebook live site.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p class="">The worship service for the first Sunday in 2025 focused on the magi who brought gifts to the baby Jesus and worshipped him. The Wesley Covenant Service was an integral part of worship. Rev. Larry Cochran offered the message based on Matthew 2:1-12. 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He remained in Jerusalem after the Passover feast while Mary and Joseph traveled to Nazareth. They discovered that Jesus was not with them, and they found him 3 days later. He asked why were you searching for me, did you not know that I had to be in my Father’s house. Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message from…]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p class="">On this last Sunday of 2024, the worship service focused on the story of Jesus when he was 12 years old. He remained in Jerusalem after the Passover feast while Mary and Joseph traveled to Nazareth. They discovered that Jesus was not with them, and they found him 3 days later. He asked why were you searching for me, did you not know that I had to be in my Father’s house. Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message from Luke 2:41-52. 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