GHENT
United Methodist Church
February 19, 2017
This Sunday
Worship 10:55 a.m.

Come join us for worship this Sunday. Discipleship Director Jonathan   Tanner is continuing the  series, "God Is Not a Toddler," with a sermon entitled "Everlasting." To listen to last week's sermon click here . To read the scripture,  click here   Everyone is welcome to join us after the service in the lobby for fellowship.
Daily Prayer
Starters

Please set aside time each day to pray for 2-3 minutes. This week's prayer starter is:

Everlasting to everlasting God, we are so thankful for the great hope we have in you. Hope in this life for the people of this world but also tangible hope for an eternity with incredible relationships and free from all sorrow and all boredom.
With that in mind I pray ...

For more information, contact Pastor Melody by  clicking here .
Bible Challenge
Read Your Bible Daily

Bishop Sharma D. Lewis is challenging you to read your Bible with her this year. Click here to take the survey and let her know if you will or won't participate. 

To read her letter about the challenge and see the daily reading plan, click here
Stop Hunger Now
Please Donate

In January, w e packaged 20,088 meals for the hungry.  
But, donations are still needed to help underwrite the cost of the meals.  We now only need to raise $1,160 of the approximately $5,800 we need.  Let's dig deep, Church.  With God's help, we can save lives.

Please make checks payable to Ghent UMC.
Bishop Fought Slavery
Methodist History (UMTV)

Methodist History: Bishop Fought Slavery (UMTV)

Bishop Gilbert Haven lived in the 19th-century but was progressive in his stances to end slavery, allow interracial marriage, and grant ordination of women.
Leadership
Team 
Meeting, Feb. 27

Ghent UMC Leadership Team will meet on Monday, February 27th at 6 p.m., in the downstairs conference room of the church. Please RSVP with your attendance. 
Young Family Small Group
Tuesdays, 6:30pm

The Young Family Small Group meets weekly at the church. Childcare is provided. 

Ashes on the Go
Ash Wednesday

On March 1, 2017, we welcome the community to drive through our church parking lot anytime from 5-7pm and receive the disposition of ashes upon their foreheads in the form of a cross from the convenience of their cars.
Volunteers Needed
Once a Month

Can you volunteer once a month to educate our youth?
During worship, we offer children's church for  children ages 4 through 5th grade . During the scripture and sermon, they go the library for a brief Bible lesson, activity or craft. To sign up for a Sunday, click here.
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.
Worship With Us!

Sunday 10:55 a.m
(Nursery Provided)

Adult Sunday School 
9:45 a.m.

Children's Church
During Worship








Spring Consignment Sale
Feb. 25 - 27

Ghent United Methodist Preschool will host its consignment sale in the church's Fellowship Hall. Come to shop for children's clothes (up to size 14), shoes, baby gear, games, toys, bikes, books, and more. For times and details, visit GUMP's website.
Voted Most Loved
Hulafrog.com

GUMP was named Most Loved Preschool 2017 from Hulafrog.

Outside the Lines was named most loved art program. 
GUMY (Middle and High School Youth)
Schedule
  • Sun., Feb. 19, 9:45am: Confirmation Class
  • Sun., Feb. 19, 6pm: Dinner Theater Mystery Game night  
For more information about GUMY, please contact the church office by  clicking here .
Game Night for All Ages
Sun. Feb. 26
6 - 8pm

Join us in the social hall for an evening of fun for everyone. 
Adult Sunday School
Sundays 9:45am

 

Adult Sunday School is in the church library.  All are welcome.

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. 
 
F or more information or to help, please contact the church office by  clicking here .   

All are welcome to join our Ghent UMC choir.  Rehearsals are on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., and Sundays, 10:30 a.m.  For more info, please contact our Music Director, Joan John, by clicking here.
Useful Links

Ghent UM Church

Weekly Sermons  

Church Calendar

G.U.M.P. (Preschool)

Online Tithe/Giving

The Upper Room Daily Devotional

Elizabeth River District


Virginia Annual Conference


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