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This Sunday
Come join us for worship on this ninth Sunday after Pentecost.
Pastor Melody is leading the service and beginning a new sermon series, "Community", with a sermon entitled, "Sittin' in My Chariot".
To listen to last week's sermon, click here. To read the scripture lesson, click here.
Everyone is welcome to join us after the service in the Narthex for refreshments and fellowship.
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Tomorrow, Sat., July 16, 9 a.m.
& next Sat., July 23, 9 a.m.
VBS workdays are on Saturdays July 16 & 23, beginning at 9 a.m. We always have fun working together! Come and bring a friend.
Donations Needed for Tomorrow
The following items are needed for donation to VBS- please bring to the church tomorrow morning:
- Plastic bottles- 2 liter, one liter, or any size. As many as folks can drink through.
- Spray Bottles- heavy duty for spray painting
- Black Tape
- 4-5 Large Pieces of Black Material or Sheets
- Chicken Wire
- Paint: Grey, Black, Brown, Blue, Bright Green, Purple
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GUMY (Youth)
This Sunday
On this Sunday, July 17, all middle and high school youth will be meeting at the church at 6 p.m. to make stalactites and stalagmites for VBS. For more information, please contact Kim Kurtz by
clicking here.
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Vacation Bible School
July 25-29, 9a-noon
Bring your kids to Vacation Bible School and ground them in the rock-solid foundation of God's love, a love that takes us through life's dark times.
Registration To register on our registration website
click here.
Volunteer Opportunities To learn more about volunteer opportunities during VBS
click here.
For more information click here to contact the church office.
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Meal Ministry
Ghent UMC
One of our church families recently welcomed a new baby into their home. Please consider providing a meal to help the family during this time.
Click here to learn more and sign up.
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Christmas in July
Save your Shoe Boxes
Each year, Ghent UMC participates in
Operation Christmas Child by sending shoe boxes filled with "wow" items, like a doll or soccer ball, and other fun toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and notes of encouragement to children in need around the world. Please start saving your shoe boxes and plan to participate beginning in October. For more information, please contact Debbie Bonnewell by
clicking here.
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Jam Session
Stay Tuned
Anyone who plays an instrument or sings and would like to join in playing/singing some contemporary music together is welcome to come. More details coming soon. If interested please contact Pastor Melody by
clicking here.
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Congregational
Care Minister
Pastor John
Pastor John Shappell is
available to visit and counsel those in our church community who so desire. Ghent UMC wants the sick, the burdened, and the lonely to feel the love of Christ. Please
click here
to contact him directly.
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Worship With Us!
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Adult Sunday School
9:45 am
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Baseball Game Outing
Sat., July 23, 7:05p
On
Saturday, July 23, 7:05 p.m., Ghent UMC will be going to a Norfolk Tides baseball game at Harbor Park, 150 Park Ave. in downtown Norfolk.
Seats are located on 3rd base side just below concourse.
Left field picnic area opens at 8:15 for extra socializing and youthful energy. It's Air Force recognition night with fireworks following the game.
- Adult tickets $8; Checks payable to Ghent UMC.
- 2 & under free
- Teens and kids are covered by Ghent UMC.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Ghent UMC
All adults, children, and youth
are invited to help on Sundays before and during worship. Also, please consider purchasing chancel flowers to enhance our worship space.
Click here
to learn more about the volunteer opportunities and to sign up.
Tellers needed We need church members to serve as tellers, taking turns counting the weekly offering. This takes approximately 30 minutes.
For more information or to help, please contact the church office by
clicking here
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