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In late September of 2022, the deadliest hurricane to strike the state of Florida since 1935, made landfall. Hurricane Ian had sustained winds of 150mph and was listed as a category 4 hurricane. This massive hurricane killed 149 people in Florida and destroyed Sanibel Island, Ft. Myers Beach, and Pine Island. On March 11, 2023, a team from Bellemont will be traveling to Ft. Myers Beach, FL to help homeowners with damage that was sustained from Hurricane Ian. We will be under the guidance of Praying Pelican Ministries. It will be a week of service to the folks of Ft. Myers as well as a week of ministry, love, compassion, and fun. Please pray for our team of nine, the people of Ft. Myers as well as Praying Pelican Ministries.

Thousands of homes and businesses were leveled, telecommunications towers were destroyed and roads and wells were badly damaged. The cost to the Bahamas has been estimated to be in excess of $7 billion — more than half of the country’s annual economic output. The resultant damage to these islands was catastrophic; most structures were flattened or swept out to sea, and at least 70,000 people were left homeless.

This disaster occurred only a little more than three months ago, but we soon forget the horror and pain these people are experiencing because the news media has moved on to the next story. People are suffering greatly and they need much help. We are beginning to plan a mission trip to Marsh Harbour on the Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. This trip will take place on May 11 through May 16, 2020. 13 disciples from Bellemont UMC will be going on this trip. Please keep us in your prayers!

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Dr. Richard D. Booker

Lead Pastor

Dr. Richard D. Booker and his wife, Jennifer are natives of Greensboro, NC. They now live in Burlington with their 5 daughters (3 biological and 2 adopted), Kaleigh, Kemberling, Regan, Lune, and Alexa. They love spending time together as a family.
He began as Lead Pastor of Bellemont in January of 2024. He previously served as Pastor of Zion Methodist, GMC (2016-2023), Rock Creek UMC (2011 to 2016), and as Children’s Minister at Bellemont (2005-2011). Before coming into the Methodist Church, Richard served as Associate Pastor of Children’s and Family Ministries at Fishermen’s House Church (1998-2003) in Tulsa, and in evangelism ministries at Cathedral of His Glory in Greensboro (1993-1995). He has a passion for children and youth ministries, missions and evangelism, and a love for rural churches.
Richard has a degree in Early Childhood Development from Alamance Community College, a Bachelors in Technical Writing from North Carolina A&T, a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School, and recently earned his Doctor of Ministry in Christian Leadership with an emphasis on community development. He is fellow of the Thriving Rural Communities program at Duke and is committed to revitalizing the rural churches of North Carolina.
Richard is an avid movie buff and a huge fan of classic cartoons. His passions also include history, writing, music, hiking, and spending time with family. His favorite catch phrase is Carpe Diem (seize the day), right after Carpe Pizza (dude…let’s get some pizza)!