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This Sunday
Come join us for worship on this Sunday. Our Discipleship Director, Jonathan Tanner, is kicking off our new sermon series, "Getting Some Perspective", with a sermon entitled, "An Important View." 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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Pledge Sunday
This Sunday
Please prayerfully consider how you may be able to contribute financially, as well as with your time and talents, to the life of Ghent UMC during 2017. Pledge cards are available on Sunday in the sanctuary and narthex.
Yours always in Christ,
Bill Whitehurst
Stewardship Chairman
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Food Collection
This Sunday
Please bring canned goods such as tuna, and other non-perishable items such as cereal to help stock the pantry at Ghent Area Ministry (GAM). For more information about GAM, click here.
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Community Trunk or Treat
October 30, 4 p.m.
Looking for a safe and loving place to bring your kids to experience this sugary holiday? Join us here at Ghent UMC for trick or treating and lots of fun!
Fun * Games * Costumes
Candy * Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Movie
Want to help? Volunteers are needed to make this event possible; for more information or to sign up
click here.
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Stockley Gardens Arts Festival Outreach
Thank you to everyone who helped with last weekend's
Used Book Sale and
Parking Lot Fundraiser!
In addition to meeting people in our community and providing our sanctuary for many to rest and listen to the beautiful organ music, we raised $372.70 for Wesley Community Service Center, $372.70 for our GUMY (Youth) group, and $745.40 for our Vacation Bible School.
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GUMX
Cross Fit
Tomorrow, 8 a.m.
Get in shape, stay in shape each Saturday morning, 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. Healthy snacks available. All participants must be in good physical shape (please consult a physician) and 18 years of age or older.
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Thursdays
Norfolk Seekers Study welcomes the skeptical and inquisitive on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at
O'Connor Brewing Company
, 211 W 24th St. This study on the Gospel of John is specifically designed for those who are seeking and/or have questions about faith in an environment where honest opinions can be given and heard. For more information or to express interest,
click here
to go to our facebook group.
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Operation Christmas Child
Due Nov. 13
Fill a shoebox with goodies (small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, etc), label it for a Girl or Boy and bring your filled box to church no later than Sun., Nov. 13, to help a child in need. Shoeboxes may be wrapped, but it's not required. Empty shoeboxes are available at church, or you may use your own. Shipping costs are covered by a donation made in loving memory of Lois Shriver of Park Place UMC. For more information, click here.
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Children's Church
This Sunday
During worship, we offer children's church for children ages 4 through 5th grade. Children go to children's church during the scripture and sermon for a brief Bible lesson, activity or craft. To volunteer to lead, click here.
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Starters
Please set aside time each day to pray for 2-3 minutes. This week's prayer starter is:
Holy God, give me some divine perspective. Open my eyes that I might see your people as you see us. Open my eyes that I might see myself as you see me...
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Worship With Us!
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
(Nursery Provided)
Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m.
Children's Church
During Worship
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GUMY (Middle & HS Youth)
October Schedule
- Sun., Oct. 23: Meeting 6-7:30
- Sun., Oct. 30: Help with Trunk or Treat at 4 p.m., then have pizza together before going to the
For more information about GUMY, please contact the church office by clicking here.
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Fall Women's Bible Study
Monday mornings
All women are invited to a Fall Bible Study at the home of one of our members. 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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Thanksgiving Food Bags
Ghent Area Ministry
Ghent Area Ministry has asked for our help in providing Thanksgiving Bags to those in need in our community. Bags are due to the church by Sun., Nov. 6. Fill each bag with the following items:
- A Gift Certificate for a Turkey from a local Grocer ($20-25 gift card). Food Lion, Farm Fresh and Wal-Mart are the most accessible for the people served.
- 1-2 boxes of Stuffing Mix
- 1-2 packets of Gravy Mix
- 1 family sized box of Instant Mashed Potatoes
- 2-4 (14-16 oz.) cans of Vegetables
- 1 can of Cranberry Sauce
- 1 box of Roll Mix or package of Rolls
- 2 (14-16 oz.) cans of Fruit Cocktail or Canned Fruit
- A bag or tin of Cookies
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Make a Joyful Noise
Ghent UMC Choir
All are welcome to join our choir. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. For more information, please contact our Music Director, Joan John, by
clicking here.
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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 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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Small Groups
Fall 2016
- Parents of Youth will be forming a small group. More details to be announced.
- Adult Sunday School is on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome.
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Pastor John
Congregational Care Minister
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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