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On this June 23rd, Rev. Autumn Merrill offered a message challenging us to be focused on faith. This is life changing for each one of us. Dr. Michael Ross led us in music.

The service for June 16th focused on the passage from Hebrews 12 that reminds us that we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses who are cheering us on in the race of faith. Rev. Larry Cochran offered the message. Dr. Michael Ross led the choir in music.

The worship for June 2nd centered on Psalm 139. Rev. Larry Cochran offered the message that reminded us of how much God cares for us and knows us better than we know ourselves. Dr. Michael Ross led the choir in music.

Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message from Isaiah 6:1-8. Isaiah has an ecounter with God and says, Here I am, Send Me. We are also challenged to respond to God’s call on our lives. Janet Copeland let the choir in music.

On this Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message from Acts 2:1-20, the story of the birth of the church as the Holy Spirit came upon those gathered in the Upper Room. Dr. Michael Ross led the choir in music.

The worship service focused on the last phrase of our mission statement, compassion for others. Pastor Larry offered the message from Philippians 2:1-4 which points us in the direction living for others, setting aside our self interests.

We continued to offer messages based on our mission statement. Pastor Larry shared from Ephesians 2:11-22 where Paul speaks of Jesus breaking down all the walls of hostility that existed. Jesus is still in the business of bringing all people together in unity. Dr. Michael Ross led the choir in music.

The message focused on the second part of Belmont’s mission statement, a vital center for community ministry. Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message based on Matthew 25.- whatever we do for the least of these we do for Jesus. Dr. Michael Ross led the choir in music.

On April 21st, the message was drawn from Acts 2:44-47. We are starting a sermon series based on our mission statement. Pastor Larry offered the sermon which focused on how the early church in the book of Acts was similar to Belmont regarding the emphasis on prayer, fellowship, and worship. Easter Tek offered a solo for us. Music was led by Dr. Michael Ross. Also, at the end of the service, Kay Nicholas, our Staff Parish Relations chair shared that…

Worship for April 14th focused on how faith gives us the strength to face all the challenges of life. Rev. Larry Cochran offered the message from Acts 3:12-19. Rev. Lyn Harding led the choir in music and Kay Nicholas served as worship leader on this Native American Sunday.