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Weekly News & Updates
November 7, 2025
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This Sunday - 10am
Our Gathering Jam Band is bringing its vibrant energy to Worship tomorrow at 9:45am. Arrive early so you don't miss them! If the music moves you, grab a percussion instrument and play along.
The music is designed to enhance Worship which follows at 10 AM and will be led by our Pastor Rev. Britney Toner. She will also preach the sermon.
Although there is no Children's Church this Sunday, children are always welcome to be a part of Ghent UMC services. We have books and coloring items in the back of the sanctuary.
We, also, really want everyone to feel welcome at Ghent UMC. Adults, grab some coffee or tea in the back of the sanctuary before or during service. Then, stay after the service and chat with folks, if you want.
* Enter the building at the top of large staircase that faces Stockley Gardens (Rd).
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Pastor's Prayer for the Week
Lord, if we are to be afraid of anything,
let it be the fear of not committing ourselves fully to you.
Let us fear that the day will pass without our having lightened the load of another.
Let us fear that someone will come looking for you and find only us. Amen.
* Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals
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Warm Clothes, Warm Hearts
Ghent UMC, led by our Missions Chair, Irene Mabrey-Moses, is collecting hats, blankets, and scarves to provide for those in need. Please bring clean, new or lightly used items and drop them off in the baskets found in the church lobby,
back of sanctuary or in the pre-school lobby. Thank you!
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For each item sold, $5.00 will be donated directly to Ghent United Methodist Preschool!
Please make a purchase today.
How about a tote bag, water bottle or shirt?
Use the discount code WELCOMETOFIDGETY for free shipping on your first order. Use the QR code or click the image to go to the GUMP store.
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Midday Bible Study
You're invited to our Midday Bible Study. We meet each Thursday from 10am-12pm at the home of Debbie Bonnewell in Norfolk.
Come and study the parables of Jesus with us. For more information, make a note on your Connection Card at church or contact Debbie.
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Tuesday Bible Study with Pastor Britney
Each Tuesday evening, we have a short, online Bible Study practicing Lectio Divina, an ancient way of reading the Word and listening to the Spirit together. We meet 6:30pm - 7pm. You're invited to just 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 mark your interest on a Connection Card, listing your email and place it in the offering basket. If you have questions or need more information, talk to Pastor Britney.
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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.
If you are interested in joining us, please get in touch with Nellwyn. Contact info 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. The next Gathering Jam session is this Sunday, November 9.
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Organ Music at Ghent
Our Organist Brad Norris plays during worship. 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)
- We are accepting applications for our 2, 3, and 4 year-old classes for 5-day and 2/3-day programs.
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.
No Children’s Church on Sunday, November 9. 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 staff's contact information.
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