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This Sunday
Come join us for worship on this fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost.
Pastor Melody is leading the service. Jonathan Tanner is delivering a sermon entitled, "Starting Point" which is part of the sermon series, "Spiritual But Not Religious."
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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Pool Party
Tomorrow, Saturday, August 20, 4-7 p.m.
Please plan to attend tomorrow's Pool Party at the
Mallory Country Club at 907 Weyanoke Street in West Ghent. All VBS participants and families are welcome; as well as preschool and church families. We will have burgers and hot dogs.
A few coolers with ice are still needed.
Sign up by
clicking here
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Vacation Bible School
Mission Project
If you are interested in helping local missionary Bill Francavilla raise money and necessary items for his trip to Pinar Del Rio, Cuba in September, donations of toiletries, small toys, clothes, and other items that may bless impoverished children are appreciated. Please make checks payable to Think Missions. Deadline for gifts is September 1.
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Starters
Pastor Melody asks everyone to set aside time each day to pray for 2-3 minutes. Each week you will be given a prayer starter to help guide you through your prayer time. This week's prayer starter is:
Gracious and forgiving God, thank you for Jesus. Thank you for your saving work on the cross on our behalf. Yet even as we fall at the feet of the cross to accept the grace you offer us, help us to be quicker to see and remove the log from our own eye before we point out the speck in our neighbors. Forgive us when we judge others and when we hurt people...
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Blessing
of the Backpacks
September 4
On Sunday, September 4, at 11 a.m., everyone is invited to bring their school backpacks, work bags and briefcases, volunteer bags, diaper and play bags to worship. We will ask God to bless the bags and our journeys.
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Arts @ Ghent
Open House
Come to Ghent UMC on Thursday, September 8, 5-7 p.m. for our Arts @ Ghent Open House featuring the Arts Groups that hold classes and workshops at Ghent UMC:
Refreshments will be served.
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Fall Women's Bible Study
Beginning Sept. 12
All women are invited to a Fall Bible Study at the home of one of our members, beginning on Monday, September 12. Coffee and fellowship at 9 a.m.; study and prayer, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, please
click here
to contact Debbie Bonnewell.
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GUMX
Cross Fit
September 17
Get in shape, stay in shape each Saturday morning beginning Sept. 17, 8-8:45 a.m. in the church parking lot, rain or shine! This free boot camp style workout will begin with a brief prayer followed by a fun and invigorating workout. Healthy snacks available. All participants must be in good physical shape and 18 years of age or older. Please consult a physician if you question your ability to participate in strenuous exercise.
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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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GUMY (Middle & HS Youth)
August Schedule
- Sat., Aug 20- VBS Pool Party 4-7p
- Sun., Aug. 28- Outdoor Games 6p
For more information about GUMY, please contact Kim Kurtz 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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Children's Church
Beginning September 11
We are kicking off our children's church for children ages 5 and under during worship on Sunday, September 11. Children will go to children's church during the scripture and sermon for a brief Bible lesson, activity or craft.
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Community Carnival
September 17
All are welcome to come to our Community Carnival on Sat., Sept. 17, 10a to 1p, in the church parking lot. Featuring bounce house, dunking booth, face painting, and food truck! Come and bring a friend.
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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.
For more information or to help, please contact the church office by
clicking here
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