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Weekly News & Updates
July 2, 2026
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This Sunday - 10am (5th Sunday of Pentecost)
Let's welcome guest preacher Rev. Kimberly Barker Brugman who will share Holy Communion with us on Sunday.
She is a VA UMC Spiritual Director and the leader of the monthly, VA Beach Celtic worship service at which our Minister of Music Nellwyn Beamon helps.
Follow this link to learn more about Rev. Kimberly. www.soulstoryministries.org
During our service, our liturgy will help us hold the celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday while also holding firmer to our calling as children of the God of all nations, races, and creeds.
*Image by Illustrated Ministry.
* Enter the building at the top of large staircase that faces Stockley Gardens (Rd) for Sunday services.
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Pastor's Pick for the Week
Almighty God, you rule all the peoples of the earth. Inspire the minds of all people to whom you have committed the responsibility of government and leadership in the nations of the world. Give to them the vision of truth and justice, that by their counsel all nations and peoples may work together. Give to the people of our country zeal for justice and strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will. Forgive our shortcomings as a nation; purify our hearts to see and love the truth.
We pray all these things through Jesus Christ. Amen.
*UM Book of Worship #442
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Church Office Closed Tomorrow
The church office will be closed tomorrow for the July 4th holiday.
Please have a safe, doggone good day. Also, stay heat aware for yourself and your pets!
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Great News for Preschoolers!
Ghent United Methodist Preschool is still enrolling children ages 3 & 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.
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This Month's Musical Events
We have several upcoming musical events in July.
- First of all, we have our Gathering Jam on July 12. As always, people are invited to bring an instrument (including your voice) and join us 15 minutes before (and during) the service.
- On Sunday, July 19, Organist Brad Norris returns as Nellwyn heads off to Princeton for the annual Hymn Society conference. We always look forward to hearing him play the organ as he leads us in song.
- Finally, on July 26, Kirsten Chambers will sing for us as a “thank you” before she leaves to take employment at Baylor University. We will miss her ebullient singing from the pews but wish her Godspeed!
*Nellwyn Beamon, Minister of Music
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What's Your Favorite Hymn?
Our "Him" sing service was a spirited-filled, musical blessing! So, we want to continue our hunt for your favorite hymns. Chosen songs will be played during worship starting this Sunday, July 5.
Please write them on the clipboard in the back of the sanctuary. Please add the hymn title, hymn number, and your name. Our Minister of Music Nellwyn Beamon will add them to her list.
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We're Hiring
Ghent United Methodist Church in Norfolk is accepting applications for our Sunday morning child care slot. Job hours are 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. weekly. This attendant will take care of infants, toddlers and youngsters, overseeing their play while the adult worship service is held.
Salary is $15/hour, with 2 hours guaranteed every week. The successful candidate will undergo paid Safe Sanctuary training. GUMC is a family friendly, open and affirming congregation, located at the corner of Raleigh and Stockley Gardens. For more information contact Steve Vegh at stevengvegh@gmail.com.
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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 upstairs. Our choir is off for the summer and will start again Sunday, September 13. There will be a pickup choir during the summer.
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 date is Sunday, July 12. No band in August.
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Organ Music at Ghent
Our Organist Brad Norris plays during our worship services.
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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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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 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.
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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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