<?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/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>Belmont United Methodist Church</title> <atom:link href="https://www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:03:22 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1</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>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>As Was His Custom</title> <link>https://www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2/2025/01/26/as-was-his-custom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=as-was-his-custom</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[belmontumcrichmond]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:03:19 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2/?p=2357</guid> <description><![CDATA[On January 26th, the worship service focused on Jesus words in Luke 4 where he proclaimed what his mission was to be: to bring the good news to the poor, to proclaim release to the prisoners, recovery sight to the blind, to liberate the oppressed and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. 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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. Kay Nicholas offered the church a beautiful solo.</p> <iframe loading="lazy" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F100068943804493%2Fvideos%2F1645020119704215%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">2349</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Joy</title> <link>https://www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2/2024/12/26/joy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=joy</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[belmontumcrichmond]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:08:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.belmontumcrichmond.org/bumc2/?p=2347</guid> <description><![CDATA[Our Christmas Eve service brought to the church the story of the birth of Jesus. The message focused on the shepherds, how God came to them first with the message of the birth of the baby in the manger. Pastor Larry Cochran shared the message from Luke 2:1-20. Matt Spangler led the choir in music. MaryKaye Cochran offered a solo during the service.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p class="">Our Christmas Eve service brought to the church the story of the birth of Jesus. The message focused on the shepherds, how God came to them first with the message of the birth of the baby in the manger. Pastor Larry Cochran shared the message from Luke 2:1-20. Matt Spangler led the choir in music. 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Marina Keyvellou, MaryKaye Cochran and Neenah Lowe offered solos. The cantata can be seen here or on our facebook live site.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p class="">On December 22nd, the choir under the direction of Kay Nicholas offered a wonderful Christmas cantata. Marina Keyvellou, MaryKaye Cochran and Neenah Lowe offered solos. 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God is with us. In this advent season, we know that Jesus- Emmanuel is with us all the time. Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message based on Luke 3: 7-14. Brad Berkley 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 centered on the presence of God. God is with us. In this advent season, we know that Jesus- Emmanuel is with us all the time. Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message based on Luke 3: 7-14. Brad Berkley led the choir in music. 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His passion for his ministry calls us to have a passion for your faith today. Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message based on Luke 3:1-6. Rev. Lyn Harding led the choir in music today.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p class="">The service today centered on the example of John the Baptist. His passion for his ministry calls us to have a passion for your faith today. Rev. Dr. Gwen Andrews offered the message based on Luke 3:1-6. Rev. 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