E-Blast!
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Call Us : 540-828-0890 Mail Us : adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com |
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E-Blast Saturday, October 5, 2024
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Sunday's Worship Service is @ 10 AM
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A Prayer for the People of Western North Carolina (and all those affected by the most recent storms) by Bishop Ken Carter |
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A Prayer for the People of Western North Carolina
Reprinted from the website for the Western North Carolina Conference UMC at https://www.wnccumc.org/ |
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Worship Notes |
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Please continue to share the good news that worship time is at 10 AM and invite friends and neighbors to Sunday School at 9 AM and joyful meaningful worship at 10 AM!
Quick Note - Jesus Saves, but Tithely was having trouble this afternoon! Yes, I was still working on the Blast this afternoon and Tithely ATE it... (meaning a "server error occurred" that didn't save my changes) so... it's late coming to you, but I still hope it's helpful. I think it will be! -- MKD
THIS SUNDAY is World Communion Sunday! It is a day when we are mindful that we worship with others from around the world. We are fortunate that we live in an area where those around us are either from other nations of the world or have many experiences with travel for a global perspective. It is a wonderful blessing to have our BC students from Ghana and many other places worshiping with us! Every Sunday, Holy Communion is celebrated throughout the world by many nations, in many languages, with many traditions united by one faith in Jesus Christ.
We need your help for special Sundays in November!
All Saints Sunday is the first Sunday in November. If you have a family member who has passed away in the last year (since Nov 1, 2023) and you would like for them to be remembered in our All Saints service, please let the office know (adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com)
We will recognize our Veterans and Active Duty Military on Sunday, November 10th. If someone in your family is a Veteran (living or deceased) or is currently serving our military, please give us their name, branch of service, and a picture that we can use in worship!
We are praying that all of the events and activities will be uplifting to you, your family, friends, and our community as we together lift Jesus high and spread his name and his love to all that we meet.
We welcome you to join us this Sunday in person or online! You can access our live stream from the website (www.bridgewaterumc.com). Click on "Sermons" and then "Live Steam." You may also join us directly on YouTube at Bridgewater UMC Virginia and click on the LIVE tab.
To God by the Glory! Pastor Mary |
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Joys and answered prayers Cheryl Reiman, Tommy Jenkins and Drew Davis have recovered from COVIDBUMC folks' trip with Harvest of Hope (Society of St. Andrew) to Lynchburg
We give thanks for God's grace and mercy
Prayers of sympathy for the family of: Stan Willbarger
Current Prayer Concerns For peace and civility in our country and in the world, for all humanity. For peace in the Middle East and Ukraine. For the United Methodist Church and BUMC - its community service, its leaders and its future. For all churches around the world. For our nation and all those in government. People affected by natural disasters especially Hurricane Helene, for those rescuing and helping others, for all who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods For BC and all college students, especially those needing financial aid. For those making decisions on financial aid. For all students, teachers and administrators in our schools. Students and staff at Harrisonburg, Rocktown, Luray (threats) For those with cancer and other illnesses and for their caregivers For the health of our senior church family For safe travels this summer For our children and grandchildren and our families and friends For all of the active duty members of our armed forces, military veterans and for our first responders. For families dealing with depression, anxiety, mental illness and addiction
Beverly (Henry and Dorice Graham's daughter) Kay See (Crystal Curry's cousin) Sam Martin (Laura Mancari's nephew) Adam Johnson (John Johnson's brother) places damaged by the hurricane Ryan Kiracofe David Kite (friend Rhonda Johnson) Alice Hedges (Mary's friend) Ruth Brown (Sam Teter's mother)
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Danielle Bennington Harold Burkholder Grace Fishback Joanne Fisher Betty Foley Glen Goetz Henry and Dorice Graham Rodney Hildebrand Deidra Hill Bob Holden Anna Keller Barbara Kiracofe Doris MacDaniel Ray Michael Shirley Michael Rev Luther Ramsey Joanne Simpkins Vic Taylor Nancy Thomas Marcia and Gary Tyeryar Donald Usry |
Worship Volunteers
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Greeters B.J. Jenkins & Bettye Newman
Ushers Paul McFarland & Ed Craun
Reader Shadrach Baako-Amponsah |
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Audio Visual Tony Mancari
Acolytes David Kipps & Ethan Kipps
Sanctuary Servers Sue Rexrode |
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month! |
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During the month of October the SPRC is sponsoring a card shower for Pastor Mary. Please take the time to send her a card, drop her a note off at in the church office or express your thanks in whatever way you choose. We thank Pastor Mary for all that she does for us!
-BUMC SPRC |
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The Annual UWF Salad Supper will be held on Mon, Oct 21 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. All women of the church & guests are invited to bring a salad or dish to share. Its an evening of good fellowship, good food, & door prizes. Our speakers will be Paula Ford & associates of Kingsway Ministries. They will talk about their everyday work & the Apple Tree Project, which we support at Christmas.
More information is coming about the donations we can supplyso save the date.
~ The Circle of Love |
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Adopt a Bushel for Society of St. Andrew! |
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Apples $23 Bananas $36 Bell Pepper $15 Cucumber $43 Garlic $4 Green Beans $54 Mangoes $9 Mushrooms $9 |
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Onions $31 Oranges $54 Pears $32 Plums $23 Potatoes $9 Strawberries $44 Sweet Corn $36 Tomatoes $36 |
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Adopt a bushel of fruits and vegetables for Society of St. Andrew! Any donations are appreciated. Mixed and multiple bushels welcome! Please make the check payable to BUMC with SOSA Adopt a Bushel in the comment line. (You can also make a donation electronically through the Tithely app.) |
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Thanks to everyone who has donated items for Operation Christmas Child boxes so far. We are nearly there to our 100 each of school and hygiene items. For those, we still need
10 pairs of scissors 18 toothbrushes
15 bars of soap 62 combs
Our October donations will be toys. We need lots and lots and lots of toys to help fill these boxes. Examples include small stuffed animals, matchbox cars, balls, games, jump ropes, coloring books, puzzles, stickers, pretty hair things for girls, building blocks, craft kits, etc. Dollar Tree has a great selection of the type of items great for the boxes.
Mark your calendars for these two special dates!
October 27 after church - OCC Shipping Fundraiser - hope to see everyone there
November 9 - OCC Packing Party, 9-12 with pizza lunch - everyone is invited
More info to come on these two fun events!
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Thank you to everyone who came out for the Talent Show and Stand Up Comedy night at Dayton this week! The performances were amazing!
Thank you to EVERYONE who provided soup and helped make Dayton Days a huge success! More reports to come!
Next meeting, Friday, October 18th
Lets go together to see some football! Turner Ashby will play East Rockingham at TAHS! Game time is 7:00 PM. Lets all come out and cheer for the game, the band, and support Laney Steele from DUMC. Transportation provided!
Grace & Peace, Jomo (240) 328-5897 dumbumyouth@gmail.com
**Youth: Don't forget our zoom check-in Sundays at 7:00 PM!** |
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Sunday, October 13: Potato Bar Dinner @5 PM & Cider & S'mores @ 6 PM (Please note the date change!)
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!
Sunday, October 26 2 - 4 PM: Bridgewater Community Halloween @ Oakdale Park
The Children's Ministry Team and Pastor Mary will be teaming up to wear costumes and host a table where we can pass out candy to community members! Our kiddos can walk around the track to get candy and then help pass some out at our table if they want!
Looking ahead to our Children's Program for Christmas!
We will be having our Children's Christmas Program as part of a Service for a Sunday in Advent. We will rehearse with the kiddos during the Sunday School hour for a few of the weeks in November and early December, leading up to Christmas. More details are coming!
Thank you, and may God bless us, everyone! Joey |
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Hope Distributed Open House |
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I wanted to invite you and your church members to one of two Open House opportunities at Hope Distributed. They are Tuesday October 15 and Wednesday October 16 from 9am - 1pm. These are drop in opportunities, but we will be giving tours of the food pantry as well as the clothing/Baby Hope warehouse and the Clothing Store.
This October we are celebrating 20 years of Hope Distributed and the immense impact this organization has made on those who live in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. It is a great opportunity to see the size and scale of what our small staff and selfless volunteer army accomplish every week.
It is also a chance to dream with us and cast a vision for continuing to serve those in need in our community for another 20 years and beyond. Please prayerfully consider carving out some time in your already busy schedule to attend and see what the Lord has done!
Speak Life, Jeff Wilhelm, Executive Director, Hope Distributed, CDC 1869 Boyers Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 |
Birthday & Anniversary Blessings!
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Happy Birthday to:
6 - Mitzie Puffenbarger, Sara Reiman
10 - John McDorman
12 - Eileen Phillips
Happy 50th Anniversary (!!!)
5 - Gregg & Barbara Kiracofe
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One final shot.... Harvest of Hope |
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Mark & Christy Kipps, David & Ethan along with Rhonda Johnson went on a mission trip to Harvest of Hope (sponsored by Society of St. Andrew) in Lynchburg. They had a wonderful time and will share about their trip on Sunday, October 6th. |
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Our Calendar September 29 - October 6 |
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**Please Note our Worship time is now 10 AM** |
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TODAY 9 AM Sunday School for All Ages 10 AM Worship 7 PM Youth Zoom Call
MON Ruritan Club (Fellowship Hall)
TUE 3:30 PM Staff Meeting (Library) 5:30 PM Worship Committee (New Beginnings)
WED 9:30 AM Prayer Team (Library) 6 PM Handbell Practice 7 PM Choir Rehearsal
THUR Office Closed - Pastor Mary Away @ Clergy Day Apart at Floris UMC, Herndon
NEXT SUN 9 AM Sunday School for All Ages 10 AM Worship 5:00 PM Childrens Potato Bar (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 PM Cider n Smores (Front Lawn) 7 PM Youth Zoom Call
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Contact Us |
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219 N Main Street Bridgewater, VA 22812 |
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Call Us : 540-828-0890 |
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Email Us : adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com |
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