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If you are looking for a community who loves God and loves their neighbor, then Bellbrook United Methodist Church is for you! We are a North Star congregation. People of all ages find a place here to worship, grow, serve, and learn to live everyday as a disciple of Jesus Christ. You matter . . . to God and to us!
Sunday Worship (February 23rd)
This past week, I have been reflecting upon the idea of charity and the United Methodist Church's stance on social justice. While sitting in prayer and meditation, I have concluded that helping the less fortunate and offering a hand up and out of poverty isn't just an act of charity but a profound reflection of our shared humanity. After all, God created humankind in God's image (Gen. 1:2). So, humanity must be very special to God—so special, in fact, that over 2,000 scriptures in the Bible mention caring for the poor, the needy, and the destitute.
Some of my favorite scriptures acknowledge this truth. Matthew 25:34-40 tells us, "What you do for the least among you, you do for Jesus". Psalm 82:3 states, "Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed". Acts 20:35 says, "It is more blessed to give than receive". So, as followers of Christ, I do not doubt that God calls us to do what we can for our struggling brothers and sisters.
Throughout my years as a chaplain, I have talked with various people. Some had lucrative jobs, while others were homeless and living on the streets. Each person had a unique story, and by listening, I could meet them right where they were in their struggles and help satisfy their desire to find hope and resilience in their situations. Helping others is transformative for both the receiver and the giver. Indeed, actively assisting those in need fosters community and belonging. It encourages us to look beyond our immediate circles and recognize the interconnectedness of our lives. Simple acts of kindness—whether providing a meal, offering clothing, or lending an empathetic ear—can have a ripple effect, inspiring others to join in and cultivating a culture of compassion. Acts of kindness, then, cultivate empathy, gratitude, and hope.
Come to worship this Sunday as we look at the story of Joseph saving the day during a famine and how God desires to work through us to bring compassion and understanding to those suffering from injustice.
Sanctuary worship begins at 10 am on Sunday morning, and we live-stream about 10:10 am. Click here for the BUMC YouTube channel: https://m.youtube.com/channel/
We continue to pray about the tragic fires devastating California. Several United Methodist Churches have been totally lost and many people are suffering due to losing their homes and loved ones. If you want to donate to the United Methodist Committee On Relief, click on the link below. May God comfort those suffering and bring them peace.
UMCOR US Disaster Relief, Click here.
Prayer Request
Please call the church office at (937) 848-2909 and leave a message with your prayer requests.
Message From The Tandana Foundation
Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Update
MORE VACCINE HELP
Are you home bound? Do you still need to get vaccinated? Greene County Public Health (GCPH) can help make this happen.
If you are home bound or are otherwise unable to attend a vaccination site, please call the GCPH at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634)
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Since we never know what weather will bring we have arranged with local channels 2, 7, and 22/45 to announce if we are cancelling services due to the weather. This information will also be on our website and Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/bellbrookumc and our Web site: www.bellbrookumc.org.
