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This Sunday
Worship 10:00a.m.
Come join us for worship service this Sunday.
Jonathan Tanner's sermon is entitled "Andy's Toys."
It continues our Disney themed sermon series entitled "
The Most ______ P
lace on Earth."
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:
"Creator
God, you created this earth out of nothing. We ask that you would make something out of us. Make something out of your church. Mold us and make us. Shape us into who you want us to be. We pray for the preparations being made for the Housewarming Party, our leaders, for your Spirit to move in our midst in a powerful way, and for people to come and experience your abiding love and presence with us for years to come..."
(This is the prayer starter for all of September.)
For more information, contact Pastor Melody
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30 days of prayer
September 1-30
Beginning September 1, leading up to our Housewarming Party on Sunday, October 1, join Pastor Melody in "30 Days of Prayer" by...
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Signing up here
for a specific day to come to the church
to pray for a few minutes one day this month.
Click here for more information.
- Setting aside time each day to pray for the preparations for this event, for its leaders, for the Holy Spirit to move in a powerful way, and for people to come and experience God with us and become part of our faith community. Mark it on your calendar or smartphone to pray this every day for 30 days.
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Community Carnival
Sat., Sept. 16, 11am-1pm
All are welcome to come to our Community Carnival on Sat., Sept. 16, 11am to 1pm.
- Come and bring a friend. Activities include a bounce house, face painting, games, food, and more.
- The food and activities are free. But, donations welcome.
- Location is Stockley Gardens at the corner of Raleigh Avenue
Volunteers are needed. Click here
to learn more and sign up!
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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
2 Ways You Can Help
*Pray
As the pictures and stories keep unfolding, let us keep all of those recovering from the storms in our prayers. Remember to hold in prayer the search and rescue teams, those who continue to help, and those churches in Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, Alabama, Texas, and Louisiana that have been serving as shelters.
*Donate through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
Click here
to make an online donation at the UMCOR site. You can donate to either United States Disaster Response Advance #901670 or Material Resources Advance #901440. Please include your church name when you make a donation online. 100% of donations to UMCOR goes to relief work.
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Fall Women's Bible Study
Starting Sept. 22
Join the Women's Fall Bible Study at the church on Fridays at 10am.
The materials will be $16.00. The format includes brief daily homework, video and discussion. If you have questions or would like to join us, call Debbie Bonnewell or email her.
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S
anctuary Renovation Campaign
Continues
W
e are in the process of giving our sanctuary a face-lift including paint and a new welcome center. The district has allocated $25,000 in matching funds, but we need to raise a total of $60,000 necessary for renovations and repairs.
We only have $8,580 to go!
Please indicate how you are able to help on the bulletin tear off sheet on Sunday or contact the church office.
Your brother in Christ,
Bill Whitehurst
Chairman, Stewardship
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Street Requiem
You are Invited
You are invited to sing in "Street Requiem."
Street Requiem
is a concert of remembrance for those who have died on the street.
"I just read the program notes, and if the music is as powerful as the notes indicate, this will be something not to be missed." -Nellwyn Beamon
Those who are interested in singing are invited to rehearse with Episcopal Church of the Ascension's choir, Thursdays 8-8:30p.
On this Saturday, Sept. 16, there will be a rehearsal with all groups involved beginning promptly at 9:30am in the Freemason Street Baptist Church sanctuary.
Please RSVP for attendance to all rehearsals to Ginny Chilton at
Performance will be November 11 at Freemason Baptist Church. For more details, email director Bob Shoup at [email protected].
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Consignment Sale
Starts October 7
Ghent United Methodist Preschool will host its consignment sale starting October 7 in the church's Fellowship Hall.
Come and shop for children's clothes (up to size 14), shoes, baby gear, games, toys, bikes, books, and more.
Click here to learn more information.
Any questions? Please email [email protected].
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Jennifer Gross-Statler
Director of Congregational Care/ Marketing
Jennifer Gross-Statler, our new
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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Worship With Us!
Sunday Worship at 10:00a.m.
(Nursery Care Provided)
Adult Sunday School
9a.m.
Children's Church
During Worship
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Sunday Worship Services
10a.m.
Our Sunday Worship Service start time will remain at 10a.m. Nursery care is provided.
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Adult Sunday School
- Sunday 9am: Adult Sunday School is in the church library. All are welcome.
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Housewarming
Sunday, October 1
During our worship service on Sunday, October 1, Ghent UMC will have its Housewarming. It is our official grand opening of our sanctuary followed by food and games in Stockley Gardens.
Ribbon cutting is at 9:45am. Worship is at 10 a.m. More information to come.
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Clean Up Team
This Season During this hurricane season, GUMC needs volunteers who are willing to come out and help Pastor Melody and Jonathan with post storm clean up. This could include mopping up any water that leaks into the church. If you are willing to be on their call list, please let them know asap. |
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GUMY (Middle and High School Youth)
Upcoming Activities
- Sat., Sept. 16: Come help with Community Carnival. Setup starts at 9:30am. Any time you can help between 9:30am- 2pm, please sign up on the volunteer list or contact Kim Kurtz.
- Sun., Sept. 24, 6pm: First youth meeting
- Sun., Oct. 1, 10am: Ghent UMC Housewarming - our official grand opening of the sanctuary followed by food and games. Ribbon cutting is at 9:45am.
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Dec. 1-3: High School Retreat
For more information about GUMY, please contact Kim Kurtz by clicking here.
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Volunteers Needed
Once a Month
Please volunteer once a month to help 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. |
All are welcome to join our Ghent UMC choir. Rehearsals are
in the Social Hall - Sundays at 9:30a.m. and Wednesdays 7-8p.m.
All are welcome to come.
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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.
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
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Harris Teeter
Helps GUMP
Click here to link your Harris Teeter VIC card to GUMP's Together in Education (TIE) account, #5347. You may also link it in the stores.
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