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Weekly News & Updates
October 29, 2026
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This Sunday - 10am
Sunday, November 1st, is All Saints Sunday and Communion Sunday. During our service, we will honor all who have died and gone on to glory in the past year. Remember departed loved ones by bringing a photo or memento to church. Then, set it on the table near the altar.
Rev. Britney Toner will preach the sermon. Our choir will sing the anthem led by our Minister of Music Nellwyn Beamon. See details in a block below.
The worship service begins each Sunday at 10am. Invite someone to go with you.
Enter the door at the top of the large staircase facing Stockley Gardens (road).
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Pastor's Pick for the Week
Creator God, who formed us all from dust and Love -
Convict our hearts to recognize the evil in this world that claims to champion Your name while acting in opposition to Your ongoing work of justice, mercy, and peace. Shed light on the ways we have succumbed to the temptation to find belonging in the false certainty of an “us versus them” mentality. Be our strength and our guide, that we may work together to pursue Your truth, extend Your grace, and embody Your love for all people.
We pray together in the name of Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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Pray on Election Day
Please click here and read the Hourly Prayer Guide for Election Day. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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Music for All Saint's Sunday
This Sunday's anthem is based on a tune in the Methodist’s FOUNDERY COLLECTION of 1742. Authorized by John Wesley, this was the first hymn-tune book published for Methodists to promote congregational singing. It contained English metrical psalms and Germanic Moravian tunes (among others) such as today’s tune AMSTERDAM, composed by Johann George Hille. Our text was written by Charles Wesley and found in the book HYMNS ON THE LORD’S SUPPER 1745 (the year Charles died). It is entirely probable that the first Methodists sang this hymn nearly 280 years ago.
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Nellwyn Beamon invites you to join her at a concert of beautiful music at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (VB) at 4:00PM on Sunday, November 15,
as Bellissima Women’s Chorale sings about “Stars I Shall Find.”
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Living Nativity Planning Meeting
Our Living Nativity will be Sunday, December 13, from 4:30 to 5:30pm. So we will have a planning meeting on Saturday, November 14, at 4:00pm at Café Stella (1907 Colonial Avenue). If you are interested in participating, please let Nellwyn know at music@ghentumc.org.
Last year, so many of the set dressings in our stable were on loan. If you have small lanterns, fake food, baskets, ropes or other items that would go into a stable, please consider making a donation.
This is one of our church’s largest outreach efforts and takes all hands in service. Besides the time and effort, it is FUN! See you on the 14th at Café Stella!
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Trunk or Treat!
Thanks to the GUMP families who decorated their vehicles for our Trunk or Treat today. And, it goes without saying, thank you to the teachers and staff. Love the Crayola Crayon costumes! See more photos next week.
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A Warm Embrace's Holiday Hugs Event
Hello Church Family,
I wanted to share details about the upcoming Holiday Hugs event hosted by A Warm Embrace, an organization supporting families affected by gun violence. Supporting these families during the winter holidays is especially meaningful, as it is often a time when grief is most deeply felt.
Event Details: December 12, 2026 ~ 12:00pm-3:00pm ~ East Ocean View Recreation Center, 9620 20th Bay St., Norfolk
Though we cannot repeat the event at our Church Hall because of the ongoing repair to flood damages, we can be at December's event with our support. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to learn more.
Best regards, A Warm Embrace liaison, Regina E. Brisgone PhD
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Music Ministry
All are welcome to join our Minister of Music, Nellwyn Beamon, in the music ministry of the church.
Contact Nellwyn Beamon, at music@ghentumc.org, if you have any questions or want more information.
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Church Choir
Choir rehearsals are on Sundays from 11:30am to 12:30pm in the choir room (room 300). They will sing on All Saint's Sunday, November 1.
If you are interested in joining us, please get in touch with Nellwyn. Email address is above.
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Gathering Jam Band
Each 2nd Sunday, all ages are invited to bring an instrument or use one of ours and play along during the gathering part of our service at 9:45am. If you would like the music beforehand, contact Nellwyn.
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Organ Music at Ghent
While our building is in a stage of progress, our Organist Brad Norris will be playing the piano.
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Congregational Care
In response to Christ's call to love one another, we want the members of our congregation to care for one another. In-person visits, prayers, phone calls, and mail are examples of the ways we reach out to one another.
If you would like to volunteer or request a visit for someone, call or email the church office.
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GUMP (Our Preschool)
- Ghent United Methodist Preschool is a half-day program that is open to everyone. Please continue to pray for our teachers and staff.
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GUMP earns $5 for each sale on its GUMP's Spirit Wear Store! Use the discount code WELCOMETOFIDGETY for free shipping on your first order.
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Help GUMP when you buy groceries. Link your Harris Teeter Grocery HT Plus Membership account to GUMP (#5347). Ask your cashier to do it or link it online. For each linked account, Harris Teeter will send GUMP $10! Click this link for details.
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Children are Always Welcome at Ghent UMC
Our Children's Sunday School* takes place each Sunday during our worship service, following the children's message. All children are invited to begin the hour in our worship service. After the Children’s Message, children aged 3 through 5th grade are invited to attend Sunday School in our library, just down the hall from the sanctuary. Children are escorted back to the sanctuary during the song after the sermon. (Two adults are with the children at all times).
On Communion Sundays (usually the first Sunday of the month), children are invited to come back into the service to celebrate Communion alltogether with their church family.
*Sunday School is completely optional. You are welcome to keep your child(ren) in worship with you, if you prefer
Our professional workers, staff, and volunteers are fully background checked.
A baby changing station is in the sanctuary lobby. Go out the swinging door to the right of our Coffee Station. The changing station is near the staircase and restroom.
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Ways to Give
- To give by mail, send your checks to Ghent UMC, 531 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507.
- To give in person, put your donation in a basket on Sunday mornings or take it to the church office during the week.
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Other ways to give include endowments and stocks. For more information, call the church office at (757) 622-2843 or visit our website.
Our giving represents an act of worship in which we thank God for our blessings and acknowledge that everything we have is a gift from God.
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Need to get in touch with us?
The church office hours are Monday - Friday, 9am to 12pm.
757-622-2843 office@ghentumc.org
Click here for the staff's contact information.
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