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Worship 10:00a.m
Come and join us for worship service.
Pastor Melody Tanner will continue the Lenten sermon series entitled "What Makes a Hero?" It is based on the book by the same name by Matt Rawle.
The title of her sermon is "Choose Holy.
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Everyone is welcome to stay after the service for fellowship.
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Daily Prayer
Starter
Please set aside time each day to pray for 2-3 minutes. This week's prayer starter is:
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O Holy One, may I not be so consumed with right and wrong that I loose sight of what is holy. Fill me with your spirit. Teach me your ways. Make me holy as you are holy..."
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Black United Methodist Doctors Broke Barriers
An Article
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Bring Your Instruments
March 11
On the second Sunday of March, gather in the sanctuary about 9:45 with your guitars, or other C instruments, and jam along to a variety of tunes new and old. This is an opportunity for folks to express themselves musically through their instruments. Even if you can only play 3 chords on the guitar, come and join us. The more, the merrier. We will also have hand percussion instruments if you are so inclined. If someone wants to play the drum kit, you are welcome to set it up and do so. The music will be out on music stands. I look forward to seeing you!
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Spring Bible Study
Fridays
at 10am
(No meeting 3/23)
Starting March 9, join us Fridays at 10am for a 10-week study by Beth Moore.
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Stock the Freezer with Casseroles
Sat., March 10 at Noon
On Saturday, March 10, come help prepare and freeze casserole dishes. In the coming months, the dishes will be distributed to the GUMC community when needed. To RSVP for this event at the Bonnewell home or for more details, please email
Debbie Bonnewell.
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Lenten Photo Journey
Through April 1
This Lent, Ghent UMC invites you to join our Lenten Photo
Journey, as part of your time of preparation for the coming of Easter. Each day, we'll post a word with scripture verse and an invitation for you to post a photo related to that word.
The goal is to look for God in your everyday life and to help you
seek to strengthen your relationship with God during this time of preparation and reflection.
Simply post your photo on any of our social media outlets using the hashtag
#2018GUMCLentPJ
. HELP US GO
VIRAL. Invite your friends to participate!
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Ghent Inspire Book Club
All are welcome
Next monthly meeting is a social gathering on Mon., Mar. 12 at 7:30pm. (location TBA).
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Mark Your Calendars
Members and Leaders
- Next Stakeholders meeting will be Mar. 8 @ 8am. Another meeting is scheduled for April 5. (An additional meeting will be held Thursday, May 3 at 8am.)
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We have our Leadership Team meetings on the 2nd Sunday of each month following worship. Our next meeting is Sunday, Mar. 11 at 11:15a.m.
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All are welcome to join our Ghent UMC choir. Rehearsals are
in the sanctuary - Sundays at 9:30a.m. and Wednesdays 7-8p.m.
All are welcome to come.
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Congregational Care
New Webpage
In response to Christ's call to love one another, Ghent United Methodist wants the members of our congregation to care for one another. To understand more about our Congregational Care outreach, click on the
church's website here.
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Jennifer Gross-Statler
Director of Congregational Care/ Marketing
Jennifer Gross-Statler, our
Director of Congregational Care and Marketing, 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. If you'd like a visit from Jennifer, call the church office at (757) 622-2843 or email her at
[email protected].
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Volunteer
Ghent UMC
All adults,
children, and youth
are invited to help on Sundays before and during worship. Also, please consider purchasing altar flowers to enhance our worship space.
Click here
to learn more about the volunteer opportunities and to sign up.
F
or more information or to help, please contact the church office by
clicking here
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Worship With Us!
Sunday Worship at 10:00a.m.
(Nursery Care Provided)
Children's Church
During Worship
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Adult Sunday School
Sundays 9am
Adult Sunday School meets in the church library on the main floor.
All are welcome.
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GUMP Consignment Sale
Thank you!
Everyone at Ghent United Methodist Church Pre-School is thrilled to announce that the Spring Consignment Sale was the most successful so far. Thanks to our team leaders, volunteers, and the 90 consignors. Without you, the sale would not have been successful!
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General Fund Pledging
for 2018
Thanks to everyone who has pledged or already given!
$149,690 has been pledged so far, but we need to reach, at least, $155,940 to meet our budgeting goals.
As I'm sure you know, this new chapter in the life of Ghent Church is refreshing. But, it needs your financial support. Please pray for God's guidance about your annual giving. Place your pledge card in the offering plate.
Sanctuary Campaign
THANK YOU
Our pledge goal of $60,000 for sanctuary renovations and repairs has been met. Thank you to everyone for helping us to meet this goal. Please send in all pledge donations by August 31, 2018.
Your brother in Christ,
Bill Whitehurst
Chairman, Stewardship
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Safe Sanctuaries / Child Abuse Training
Sat., March 17 at GUMC
On March 17 from 9 am to 3 pm, the Elizabeth River District will hold its Safe Sanctuaries/Child Abuse Training. It is i
deal for children/ youth ministry volunteers, nursery workers, church/ preschool teachers, and staff. This training will fulfill your church's Child Protection Policy's annual training requirement. Lunch will be served at noon.
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Volunteers Needed
Please Help
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We need volunteers to be on the outside clean up crew. Can you help clear the church grounds of debris on a weekly basis, a monthly basis, or as needed?
- GUMC needs parking lot greeters. You would greet people before Sunday worship services begin.
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Join a Small Group
Community Building Opportunities
Children
- Sunday mornings: Children's Church (details below)
- Sunday evenings: Middle & High School Youth (details below)
Adults
- Sunday mornings: Adult Sunday School
- Monday evenings monthly: Ghent Inspire Book Club
- Tuesday evenings: Young Family Small Group
- Wednesday mornings: Military Spouses Small Group
- 1st & 3rd Thursdays: Theology on Tap - open to all
- Fridays mornings: Bible Study
Click here to read
details about our adult and youth small groups.
And for additional information,
please contact Jonathan Tanner, Discipleship Director at [email protected] or 757-622-2843.
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GUMY (Middle and High School Youth)
Upcoming Activities
For more information about GUMY, please
contact
Kim Kurtz by
clicking here.
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Volunteers Needed
Once a Month
During worship, we offer children's church for children ages 3 through 5th grade. During the scripture and sermon, they go to the library for a brief Bible lesson, activity or craft.
Please volunteer a few times per year to help educate our youth.
To sign up for a Sunday, click here. |
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