Blue Ridge Christian Camp—Summer 2024
Registration for Summer 2024 at BRCC is open! If Belmont families register by May 19, Belmont will pay half of the tuition cost! Use coupon code belmont50 at checkout!
Tap the button below for the Summer 2024 schedule!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Belmont is hosting the next blood drive on Thursday, May 9, 2:00-7:00 pm. Tap the button below to schedule your donation!
Belmont Basics—The Gospels
Our next Belmont Basics series will be on The Gospels! Whether you are new to Belmont or have been part of our community for years, this group helps you further your understanding of the Christian faith and connect with others on your spiritual journey. This series will begin Sunday, May 5, and meet at 9:45 am in Room 1027. Tap the button below to join Belmont Basics.
Belmont Women’s Ministry Coffee Social
Join us for a Coffee Social on Saturday, May 11, 9:00-10:30 am.
Tap the button below to email Kim Johnson to RSVP.
Ways to Give
We currently have two ways that you can give to Belmont. They are:
Online: www.belmontchristian.org
Worship: cash or check placed in the offering boxes
You may also mail checks to 1500 Peppers Ferry Road, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Children’s Ministry
Belmont Kids (K-5th Graders) and Belmont Preschool (Nursery-Preschool) are available at 9:45 am and 11:15 am.
Belmont Kids Small Groups (K-6th Grade)
Tonight: Small Groups, 6:00-7:30 pm.
May 19: Small Groups End of the Year Party, 6:00-7:30 pm
Go MAD Project
We will not have a scheduled meeting time for Go MAD for the month of May. However, we will be collecting donations for the Montgomery County Animal Care and Adoption Center. We will be taking these donations through Sunday, May 26th. Donations can be dropped off in the Belmont Kids children’s hallway. Here is a list of some of the items that they need:
- Purina Cat Chow
- Cat Litter
- Purina Kitten Chow
- Cat Toys
- Canned Dog Food
- Purina Dog Chow
- Kong Dog Toys
- Nylabones
- Soft Dog Treats
- Laundry Detergent
- Hand Sanitizer
- Clorox Wipes
- Dawn Dish Soap
- Scrub Brushes
- Paper Towels
Bodybuilders: 7th-12th Graders
Tonight, 6:00-7:30 pm!
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Message Notes:
Say What?
1The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord. (Jonah 1:1-3)
4 Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. 5 All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. (Jonah 1:4-5)
6 The captain went to him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us so that we will not perish.” (Jonah 1:6)
“Do you see the irony here? The prophet from Israel is running from God and the pagan ship captain is doing anything he can to seek God.” – David Platt
17 Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. (Jonah 1:17)
The Big Idea
When God’s direction is revealed, even when it seems challenging, His way is the best way.
Two Questions
#1: “What is your reaction to God’s direction?
#2: “What would it take for you to go deeper in your understanding of God’s direction for your life?”
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)