July 13, 2025


True North VBS is Coming July 27-31:  PreK-Completed 5th Grade

On July 27 through July 31, we will hold our True North VBS where we will guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them that he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!

Registration is open!  Invite a friend and make plans to attend!

Tap on the button below to visit our VBS webpage for all the information and the link to register!

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GriefShare Session Beginning August 4

The GriefShare program offers help and encouragement after the death of a loved one.  This group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief.  Meetings Begin Monday August 4, at 6:00 pm in Room 1027.  If you or someone you know could benefit from this class, please contact Stephanie Breeding at 540-320-7848 or Brenda Arnold at 540-230-4237, or tap the button below to email Brenda.

Email Brenda Arnold


 

Production Team Sunday Morning Online Hosts Needed!

Did you know that on Sunday mornings, over 100 people watch our services online? We have online hosts who play a crucial role in sharing information during the service in the chat window and directing our guests with prayer needs or questions to our ministry leaders. We are seeking new team members to join us!

To receive more information or ask questions, tap the button below to email Chris!

Email chris

 


Opportunities to Serve

Looking for a way to serve at Belmont?  Check out the Serve Board in the Lobby!  If you see a team you are interested in serving with, fill out the card and turn it in at the Connect Table.

 


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 during both worship services.

  


Child Celebration Ceremony

On Saturday, August 9, at 6:00 pm, we will have a ceremony to celebrate several milestones in a child’s life.  If you have new baby (0-2 years) that you would like to dedicate, this will be included in our celebration!  We will also be honoring our children who will be leaving preschool and entering kindergarten, as well as our children leaving elementary school for 6th grade!  These are exciting milestones in a child’s life, and we want these children, as well as their families, to be celebrated!  If you would like to register your child, tap the button below to email Ashley!

Register for the Child Celebration

 

     

Move-Up Sunday

On Sunday, August 10, we will have a day when children can move up to their next classes!  Children entering kindergarten will be welcomed into Belmont Kids for both the 9:00 am and 10:30 am services times.  Children entering 6th grade will be welcomed into Brandon Craig’s middle school class in The HUB during the 10:30 am service time.  We hope that this day can be an exciting time for your children as they begin a new class! 

 


Bodybuilders (Completed 7th –12th Grade)

We are serving dinner at the Roanoke Rescue Mission every Wednesday, this Summer!  We’ll leave Belmont at 3:30 pm each Wednesday and return around 7:30.  Sign up goes live every Sunday evening at 8:00 pm! Only 10 slots each week!

 

 

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Message Notes:


Prophet of Joel

The Picture for Joel is that of a Locust..


Overview of Joel:

Lessons from Joel:

  1. Stay Alert
  2.  Rely on God Completely
  3.  God’s Kingdom is Coming


 

Big Idea: Open your hearts to receive God’s Presence.