Hello!

Well, it appears the weather prediction has been on target thus far and I believe there is much more to come.

To help you all prepare for your day tomorrow, I am going to make a call now. We will move forward with the Climb Nashville Fellowship opportunity. Climbing will be lots of fun!

If you have questions, please call my mobile. Today is my day off, I am about to leave the church and I do not have internet at home. 483-6736

Thanks!

Here is the plan:
10 am Meet at Climb Nashville
12:30 pm Pick-up from Climb Nashville

Location: Climb Nashville
3630 Redmon Drive, Unit 1
Nashville, TN 37209
www.Climbnashville.com

Cost: $15

What to Wear: Any garment that is easy to move around in will work. Fully enclosed shoes are also necessary.

Belayers: Persons over 14 can serve as belayers. When we arrive there will be training for those who have not belayed before at any cost to those acting as belayers and climbers.

Lunch: Bring a sack lunch and we will enjoy a meal together

Waiver: Please look over and sign the attached waiver. Your child will not be able to climb if they do not bring this with them.

If you have any questions call my mobile.

Confirmation Reminder

Hello Friends!

*“Let’s Go Fishing” Outing at Montgomery Bell State Park, Saturday, May 3 (8am-1pm)
Please let me know if you plan on attending and if you need a fishing rod/pole.

*We will gather together for Confirmation this Sunday, May 4 "Our Decision to Claim the Name" Bruce Williams and Lanecia Rouse.

*There will not be a Confirmation Gathering on May 11.

*Confirmation Weekend Activities
May 17, Confirmation Celebration Dinner (6-7:15pm)
RSVP by May 11, by contacting me via email or phone

May 18, Confirmation Sunday
8:15am Pictures in the Sanctuary
9:15am Preparing for the Confirmation Service in the Sanctuary (Confirmands, Faith Friends and Parents)
10:30am Confirmation Service

*There will not be a Potluck supper at the Park on May 18.

Let's Go Fishing!

“Let’s Go Fishing!”
Matthew 4:18-25

Confirmation & Faith Friend Fishing Outing at Montgomery Bell State Park
Saturday, May 3, 2008
8am-1pm

RSVP by Sunday, April 27 with Lanecia (Lanecia@belmontumc.org or 383-0832 ext. 26)

We will meet at BUMC around 7:45am, and leave at 8am for a morning of fishing, fellowship, biblical reflection, enjoying nature and hanging out with your friends from Belmont UMC.

We will return to BUMC around 1 pm.

What to bring:
Bible
Fishing pole/rod (If you need on please let Lanecia or Bruce know.)
Sack lunch & drink
Water bottle
Snacks to share with the group
Sunscreen
Insect Repellant
Health & Permission Form

I spoke with the Montgomery Bell State Park office, and was informed that young people under the age of 13 do not need a license.

Young People ages 13-17, will need a Juvenile Day Fishing License. This can be purchased beforehand at Wal-Mart or other official State licensing stores. You can also purchase the license the day of at the park. The cost is $5.00.

Anyone 18 or older will need to purchase an Adult Day Fishing License. You can purchase these at the same locations as above. The cost is $5.50.

Thanks!
lanecia

Note to Confirmands

Hello Friends!

We will gather together again as a Confirmation group on Sunday, March 30 (3:30-5:30 pm). Over the next 2-weeks you are invited to reflect upon the following questions:

Prayer: As I come to Your word, may the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight O God, my strength and my Redeemer.

Read Psalm 139:5
1. Looking back on your life, where have you seen God present?
2. What ways do you imagine using your gifts for God in the future?

Parent and Faith Friend Interview:
Take some time this week to sit with your parent & Faith Friend, and ask the following questions:
Why do you choose to be a United Methodist?

Bring your personal reflection and interviews with you on March 30 to share with others.

If you have any questions, email or call me.

Peace of Christ.

Confirmation Retreat at Lake Junaluska, March 7-9

Thank you all for a wonderful retreat experience. You are brilliant and a gift to Belmont UMC!

Confirmation Retreat

Confirmation Retreat at Lake Junaluska, NC

We will depart from the cul-de-sac beside Belmont UMC
March 7, at 4 pm. Bring a sack dinner for the ride up.
Lanecia will be at the church at 3:30 pm.

We will have all Confirmands call home when we arrive at our destination.

We will return on March 9, around 4 pm.
If we are going to be early or late, we will have your child call you
at least one hour outside of Nashville or by 4 pm.

What to Bring:

Bible, Small Notebook/ Journal
Pen or Pencil
Casual clothes (Dress appropriately for the weather and a Christian retreat setting where there are a diversity of people. We need to be intentional about our clothing choices, to not offend or put anyone down.)
Toiletries (Towels, soap, linens and pillows are provided)
Money (Vending machine snacks, lunch on the way back, souvenirs and ice-cream treat on Saturday afternoon. Suggestion is $30-50. All Confirmands will give Lanecia $10 on Friday, to hold for them over the weekend,
to ensure they lunch money for Sunday.)
Board or Card Games for the group to play

What Not to Bring:

Video Games, DVD player
ipod, mp3 player or portable cd player
Pocket Knife
Mobile Phones (All of the adults will have mobile phones that the young people can use in case of an emergency. When you drop your child off you will get a pocket sheet with contact information. Mobile phones can be a distraction for a number of reasons, and we hope to help our young people to retreat and enjoy the time away.) Food you are not willing to share with others. Anything that will devastate you if lost, stolen or broken.

Guidelines for the Weekend:

1. Each Confirmand will be partnered with an adult from our group. That adult should know where you are at all time.
2. Confirmands will participate in every scheduled activity, unless they are sick.
3. Boys are not allowed in the girls' rooms and the girls are not allowed in the boys' rooms. This applies for our rooms and the rooms of other church groups. Youth can gather in the designated common areas.
4. No getting or playing in the Lake.
5. No feeding the ducks.
6. Confirmands are not to walk around the Lake, unless they are with two adults.
7. No running in the buildings or playing on the elevator.
8. Meals are required. All are encouraged to be good stewards and not put more on your plate than you can eat.
9. Lights out at 10:30 pm.

Serving Christ . . .

Room in the Inn
Friday, January 25