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Mid-Week E-Blast, Wed, Oct 2, 2024

Sunday's Worship Service is @ 10 AM
Sunday School is @ 9 AM 

In this E-Blast ....

-- Responding to Hurricane Helene

-- Youth Getting Ready for Dayton Days! (Oct 5)

--Date change for Cider & S'mores (to Oct 13)

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging."

 

Psalm 46:1-3

Responding to Hurricane Helene

The United Methodist Committee on Relief is the Disaster Response agency of our church.  Every dollar that is raised through this agency does to disaster relief -- directly to people in need.  I have witnessed the work of UMCOR on several occasions first hand.  The organization and trained volunteers are some of the BEST that respond when people are in need.

 

When there is a natural disaster, there are always several ways to respond.  Here are some ways to give:   

Be in Prayer...

First of all, pray.  Pray for those in need and for those who are responding to the needs.  Pray that basic needs of clean water, food, sanitation, and clothing will be met.  Pray for power and internet to be restored.  Pray for first responders, power line workers, medical personnel.  Thank God for the amazing world that we live in.  Thank God for caring hearts and minds. Pray for wisdom to know the best ways to take action and that all things given will be used the best possible way and to the glory of God.  Thank God for Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit working in mysterious ways. 

Ways to Give Funds

If you wish to donate funds, here are two ways to make a donation:

 

1) Make a check payable to BUMC (or an online donation through our church) and put UMCOR - Helene in the memo.  We will make sure that your donation gets to UMCOR, designated for Hurricane relief. 

 

2) Go directly to the UMCOR website at umcor.com and make a donation.  If you are asked what church you belong to, please choose Bridgewater UMC and we will receive an acknowledgement of your gift.   

Collecting UMCOR Flood Bucket / Cleaning Kits

We will be collecting full flood buckets, any donations of flood bucket supplies, and / or donations toward purchasing supplies.  Here is the list from the website: https://umcmission.org/umcor-cleaning-kit/

 

UMCOR Cleaning Kit Assembly & Shipping Instructions

(Kit approximate cost: $75 per bucket)

Cleaning Kit Materials

 

One five-gallon round bucket with re-sealable lid (14.35 h x 12.19 w x 12.19 d)
    • No screw lids
    • May be used, but must be free from all residual product
    • Advertisements on the outside acceptable

One 32-64 oz. bottle liquid laundry detergent

 

One 16-40 oz. bottle liquid concentrate household cleaner

    • No spray cleaners

One 16-34 oz. bottle dish soap

 

One 4-8 oz. pump spray air freshener (liquid, not gel)

 

One 6-14 oz. pump spray insect repellent (pack of 10-20 wipes also acceptable)

  • Pump spray bottles must have protective covers

One scrub brush (with or without handle)

 

18 re-useable cleaning wipes

    • No terrycloth, microfiber or paper towels
    • Remove from packaging

Five scouring pads

    • No stainless-steel pads with soap in them
    • Remove from packaging

36-50 clothespins

 

One 50-100 ft. clothesline (cotton or plastic line)

 

24 roll of heavy-duty trash bags (33-45-gallon sizes) - remove from packaging

 

Five N95 particulate respirator dust masks (1-3 mm thickness)

    • No surgical masks

Two pairs kitchen gloves - Durable for multiple uses

    • Remove from packaging

One pair work gloves - cotton with leather palm or all leather

 

Assembly Directions

 

All items must be new with the exception of the bucket and lid which may be recycled but must be clean and free of debris.

 

All cleaning agents must be liquid form. No powders are accepted.

 

If items have been omitted, label bucket. Please indicate which items are missing.

 

Important Notes

 

Sponges have been removed from the list of supplies due to the challenge of locating the non-cellulose sponges that prevent mildew. Non-cellulose sponges will be added to each bucket upon arrival at the affiliate warehouse.

 

Do not include any personal notes, money or additional material in the kits.

 

Contents of kits or the containers of kits should not be imprinted with cartoon characters, advertisements, religious, patriotic, military or camouflage symbols.

 

Packing & Shipping Instructions

 

Please send a single check to the Sager Brown Depot or the affiliate warehouse that will receive your donation of Cleaning Kits. The check amount should cover the total number of kits times $3.00 for the cost of sponges and shipping. Do not place check inside the box of cleaning kits. Please mail under a separate cover. On the memo line, indicate that the funds are a donation to cover costs associated with relief supply kits. 

Here's another list of items to give...

Here is another list from Dayton UMC DUE BEFORE FRIDAY

Contact Dayton UMC with questions (540) 879-2102 

 

In the face of historic flooding, many families in North Carolina have lost everything and are now seeking shelter. Alisha & Will Thompson will be taking supplies to the WNC Regional Livestock Center in Canton, North Carolina at the end of the week. 


If you would like to contribute items, drop them off at the picnic shelter at Dayton UMC anytime before Friday. 


What's Needed:


For Our Livestock Friends: Senior feed, all other livestock feed, fencing supplies, hay, water, etc.


For Our Neighbors: MRE-type meals (Costco has 30-day meals), bottled water, formula and bottles, diapers and wipes, basic hygiene products (pads, tampons), new socks and underwear (all sizes), dry shampoo and bath wipes, baby Tylenol and diaper rash cream, new baby onesies and toddler clothing, new mens t-shirts, big Ziploc bags and contractor bags, backpacks, bug spray, first aid items (band-aids, antiseptic, alcohol), snacks, paper towels and toilet paper, kids fleece blankets, earplugs and sleep masks, portable chargers, coloring books, crayons, and games, and 5-gallon buckets filled with cleaning supplies.


Every little bit helps, and your generosity can provide much-needed support and comfort to those in shelters. Lets show our neighbors that they are not alone during this challenging time. Thank you for your kindness!

Getting Ready for Dayton Days!
Final Call for Volunteers
THIS Saturday, October 5th

Friday, October 4th, 4 PM to 7 PM

Saturday, October 5th - 6 AM to 5 PM

(3-hour shifts)


Join us for the Dayton Days Soup Fundraiser on October 4th and 5th and be part of something special! We will be making soup at Dayton UMC on Friday evening, October 4th.  Then, we will sell jars of soup at Dayton Days on Saturday, October 5th!  

 

Final Call for Dayton Days Volunteers!
 
We still need a few more hands to help make Dayton Days a success! If you're available to volunteer, join us for a brief 15-minute Zoom call this Thursday, October 3rd at 7 pm. This will be a quick update and final confirmation of hours. The QR Code above is for this Zoom call!! 

  
Text 240-328-5847 to sign up and schedule your shift. 

 

If YOU can make Soup or Donate Vegetables -- We can use 'em! 

 

We still need a few more people to donate Vegetable Soup with NO MEAT (broth ok) OR vegetables for soup - fresh or canned or frozen.  Drop off at DUMC on Friday!  Text or call with questions! 


Let's make Dayton Days amazing together and raise money for youth missions!

 

Grace & Peace, Jomo

Sunday, October 13:

Potato Bar Dinner @ 5 PM

& Cider & S'mores @ 6 PM

 

**Please note date change to

Sunday, Oct 13!**

 

Before the Church Cider & S'mores, kids and family are invited to come to a baked potato bar dinner in the Fellowship Hall! Kiddos will get to help serve family members at our baked potato bar, and then enjoy the meal themselves! Then, everyone is invited to go out and enjoy Cider & S'mores!

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