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August 14, 2026

This Sunday - 10am

“Pardon our Progress in Process.” Our building is in a season of transition from the storm damage. But, hallelujah, this is not stopping us from praising the Lord!

Meet us in the sanctuary this Sunday at 10am for our Worship service. Dress comfortably because it will be warm.

Enter the door at the top of the large staircase facing Stockley Gardens (road).

Scripture

Matthew 15:10-20

Pastor's Pick for the Week

God be in my head, and in my understanding;

God be in my eyes, and in my looking;

God be in my mouth, and in my speaking;

God be in my heart, and in my thinking;

God be at my end, and at my departing.

* Sarum Primer, medieval prayer book

What's Going On?

Team Meeting this Sunday

This Sunday, August 16, we will have our Leadership Team meeting. It will be held on the third floor in the old “youth room” (at the end of the hall) at 11:30am.

PLEASE be careful climbing the stairs. Ask for help!

Back to School Sunday

Bring your children, grandchildren and all the teachers you know to our worship service on Sunday, August 23. It's our annual “Back to School” Sunday!

We are inviting teachers and students of all ages to bring their backpacks, school bags and digital devices to worship to be laid on the alter and prayed over.

Great News for Childcare Needs

Ghent United Methodist Preschool is enrolling children ages 2 - 4 for the 2026-2027 school year! Learn about our program by going to GUMP's webpage.

For information contact the school's Director Ann Robertson at (757) 622-3239 or send email to director@gumppreschool.org.

Thank You for Helping!!

A huge THANK YOU, goes out to everyone who stayed after service last Sunday and worked so incredibly hard to get the library cleared out.

Thank you for relocating items to be stored. We are blessed to have such an amazing congregation!

Want to Become a Member?

Do you want to become a member of Ghent UMC? Pastor Britney would LOVE to talk to you about what it means to join our church.

Please email her to set up a time to chat. Her address is btoner@VaUMC.org.

Accepting Toiletries and Clothes

Ghent UMC is now collecting new and gently used men's and women's clothes. We are focused on collecting clothes that people can wear to work such as khaki pants, jeans, work boots and polo shirts. Please take a look in your closets and see what you have available to donate.

We are not accepting suits or dress up clothes. The donated clothes for women and men will go to Ghent Area Ministry.

Click the image above to see a list of suggested, TRAVEL SIZE toiletries.

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.

Church Choir

Choir rehearsals are on Sundays from 11:30am to 12:30pm in the choir room upstairs. Our choir is off for the summer. It will start again Sunday, September 13, Grandparents Day!

If you are interested in joining us, please get in touch with Nellwyn. Email address is above.

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. No band in August.

Organ Music at Ghent

Our Organist Brad Norris plays during our worship services. His next date is TBA.

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.

GUMP (Our Preschool)

Teachers will return to school on August 24. The meet and greet is on the 28th.

Visit our webpage for more info about our school. Or set up a tour with Director Ann Robertson by calling (757) 622-3239.

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.

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.

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. Children, ages 3 through 5th grade, meet in room 208 (down the hall from the sanctuary) for an age-appropriate Bible lesson and related craft or activity.

Children are welcome to remain in the service next to you. They may also sit in the kids' area to read, draw or color. We have activity bags in the back of the church for them.

Our nursery* is available for infants to age 3 beginning at 9:50am.

Our professional workers are CPR certified, and our staff and volunteers are fully background checked.

*Children's Sunday School and nursery are optional. You are welcome to keep your child(ren) in worship with you, if you prefer. Activity bags and rockers are in the back of the sanctuary, if you wish to use them.

A baby changing station is in the lobby. Go out the swinging door to the right of our Coffee Station. The changing station is near the staircase and restroom.

Ways to Give

To give securely online, click here.

To give by mail, send your checks to GUMC, 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.

Other ways to give include endowments and stocks. For more information, call the church office at (757) 622-2843.

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.