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Worship 10:00am
Join us as Jonathan Tanner continues the sermon series entitled "Relationship with God" to explore a deeper relationship with God.
His sermon this Sunday is called "Family Relationship."
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 God our Father, help me not forget that your Son Jesus invited us to start our prayers this way to remind us that we are not in a business relationship with you. Lord, you do not require something from us to be in good standing with you and you do not owe us something no matter how well we might be doing. Rather, like a good family member, you are always there and wanting to pursue a better relationship. With that in mind I pray ..."
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Book Sale and Parking Lot Fundraiser
SGAF Outreach
During the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival, GUMC will have its Used Book Sale on Saturday, May 19, 10am to 5pm. The sale will be on our front porch and in the sanctuary lobby. Hardcovers $1.50; Paperbacks 75 cents.
GUMC also needs book donations to make this effort successful. Please put all books into the sanctuary lobby's closet.
We will also host paid parking on Saturday and Sunday.
Volunteers are needed for both efforts.
Proceeds benefit missions and church programs.
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Hygiene Kits
Please Donate Supplies
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| The Purpose of UMCOR Relief Supply Kits |
We are sending hygiene kits to Annual Conference on June 15 - 17 to help people displaced by disasters and conflicts.
Please bring all items to church by Sunday, May 27. We will be assembling kits after worship that day. There is a collection box in the welcome center.
We are also accepting cash donations to purchase kit supplies in bulk. The cost of one kit is about $12.00, payable to Ghent UMC.
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Graduation Sunday
June 10 during worship service
Graduation Sunday will be followed by cake and lemonade in the church garden to celebrate our graduates and to honor the garden work done by Girl Scout Troop 5555.
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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. Last choir practice for the season is May 23.
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Volunteer
Ghent UMC
All adults,
children, and youth
are invited to help on Sundays before and during worship. We also need volunteers to be part of the outside clean up crew.
Also, please consider purchasing altar flowers to enhance our worship space.
Click here
to learn more about the volunteer opportunities and to sign up.
You may also call the church office or contact the church office by
clicking here
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Congregational Care
Jennifer Gross-Statler
In response to Christ's call to love one another, Ghent UMC wants the members of our congregation to care for one another.
Jennifer Gross-Statler, who is our
Director of Congregational Care and Marketing,
is available to visit and counsel those in our church community.
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)
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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Mark Your Calendars
Members and Leaders
- Mission Sub-Committee meeting will be Sunday, May 20 after worship.
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General Fund Pledging
for 2018
Thanks to everyone who has pledged or already given!
$151,290 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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May is Mental Health Month
At Ghent UMC
Please join us throughout the month of May as we seek to grow, learn, and love others as Jesus taught.
We invite you to use the GUMC resources to learn more about mental health and substance use issues.
We are also posting daily prayers on our Social Media channels.
God asks us to be faithful, to love one another, to reach out to those who are broken and to seek justice for all God's people.
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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
- 1st & 3rd Thursdays: Chillin' with the Chaplain - open to all
- Fridays mornings: Bible Study
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Resumes in Sept.: Coffee & Connections Small Group
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)
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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