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Weekly News & Updates
January 16, 2026
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This Sunday - 10am
This image is called “The Lamb.” Both the cross and the lamb symbolize Jesus, God’s sacrificial lamb.
We often emphasize Jesus as the revelation of God’s glory. But we invite you to come to church this Sunday and consider how God reveals glory through YOU, God’s servant.
*Image: Klee, Paul, 1879-1940 “The Lamb,” from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.
Grab some coffee in the back of the sanctuary before or during the service. Stay after service and talk to our members!
* Enter the building at the top of large staircase that faces Stockley Gardens (Rd).
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Pastor's Prayer for the Week
Prayer for Our Country*
Teach us, God of every nation, to see every question of national policy
in the light of our faith, that we may check in ourselves and in others every passion that makes for war, all ungenerous judgment, all promptings of self-assurance,
all presumptuous claims. Grant us insight to recognize the needs and aspirations of other nations, and remove our suspicions and misunderstandings,
that we may honor all people in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
* United Methodist Book of Worship
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A Celebration of Unity & Freedom in Song
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the city's annual ceremony at the Attucks Theatre in Norfolk, on Monday, January 19.
The free event is open to the public and will feature Minister Peggy Britt, Minister Earl Bynum, and The Norfolk Street Choir Project. Click here for details.
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Bible Study with Pastor Britney
Our short, online Bible Study with Pastor Britney, is now on Wednesday nights!
Each Wednesday, we will practice Lectio Divina, an ancient way of reading the Word and listening to the Spirit together. We meet 6:30pm - 7pm. You're invited to log on and join Pastor Britney!
Click here for the Zoom link.
Zoom meeting ID: 756 2327 9279 Passcode: ghentumc (all lowercase).
If you are at church, please let her know that you are interested by marking your interest on a Connection Card and listing your email. Then, place it in the offering basket. If you have questions or need more information, talk to Pastor Britney.
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Celtic Worship Service This Sunday
The next, monthly Celtic Worship Service at Haygood UMC is this Sunday, January 18, from 6pm - 7pm. Meet them at their chapel in Virginia Beach.
The service focuses on contemplation with Celtic music, Scripture, and prayer.
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Christian Sympathy
Christian Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Betty L. Kilgore who passed away December 5, 2025, at the age of 92.
Please keep her husband George and their family in your prayers. Click here to read her obituary.
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District Training
Coastal District Training is Feb. 7th from 9am - 3pm at Community UMC in Virginia Beach. All are invited to attend a day of fellowship with other “UMC’ers” in our district and helpful workshops.
For more information click here for a list of workshop options or see the flyer in the back of the Sanctuary. If cost is a problem, then let us know and we can cover it. You can click here to go to the registration page.
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Let's Dream Together, Feb. 8
We are excited to dream together and talk about our hopes and future of our church with our “Discovering the Possibilities” workshop after church on Feb. 8 from 11:30am - 3pm.
Everyone is asked to join! Lunch is provided. But please RSVP by February 1st to office@ghentumc.org or call (757) 622-2843.
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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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Choir Rehearsal
Choir rehearsals are on Sundays from 11:30am to 12:30pm in the choir room upstairs.
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. Next Jam Band will be February 8.
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Organ Music at Ghent
Our Organist Brad Norris plays during our worship services. His next date is TBA.
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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)
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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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We're collecting paper shopping bags for the next Consignment Sale.
Want to 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 Church* takes place each Sunday during our worship service, following the children's message. Children ages 3 through 5th grade meet 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 and utilize the activity bags in the back of the church.
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 church and nursery are optional. You are welcome to keep your child(ren) in worship with you, if you prefer. Activity bags and rockers, if you wish to use them, are in the back of the sanctuary.
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.
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Ways to Give
- 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.
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