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Bridgewater UMC E-Blast January 10, 2025 |
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A Prayer for the New Year 2025 |
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God of the ages, you have blessed us with another year.
drink when you were thirsty, and clothes when you were naked.
Adaptation of a prayer by the Rev. Kevin B. Smalls, go to http://www.umc.org/what-we- |
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Please continue to share the good news that worship time is at 10 AM & invite friends and neighbors to Sunday School at 9 AM and joyful, meaningful worship at 10 AM!
Worship in January is all about beginning a new year focused again on God & following Jesus! We will start with Epiphany Sunday, celebrating the arrival of the Magi presenting their gifts to Jesus. Later in the month (TBA) will will have a service to renew our baptism and our membership vows. Let's grow together in 2025!
Next Sunday, January 19th, we will welcome guest speaker Rev. Dr. Victor Gomez, our Shenandoah River District Superintendent. He will bring an inspirational message about making disciples of Jesus Christ. Welcome, Victor!
Blessings, Pastor Mary
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Joys and Answered Prayers Whitney Reusser's surgery went well Marie Chaplin's 100th Birthday January 14th Bob Gaines' 100th Birthday January 25th We give thanks for God's grace and mercy
Current Prayer Concerns For the people affected by the Los Angeles fires and for safety and protection for those fighting and fleeing the fires. For our nation, and may God bless America For peace in Ukraine and the Middle East and for all of the people living there May there be peace on earth, and may it begin with us The people of North Carolina, Florida, and other states affected by weather events For Bridgewater UMC - for growth in spirit and faith For all of the active duty members of our armed forces, for veterans and for our first responders Our children and grandchildren and our families and friends For college, high school, middle school and elementary students - for their learning and grades For better health and more strength. For successful medical treatments For patience. For strength to spread the gospel even when it's hard Help us to put God first in everything we do Those who think that God has deserted them in the midst of today's world circumstances For people and families dealing with depression and anxiety, with mental illness and with addiction For less death in our family, for peace and grace in facing grief and loss
Gregg Kiracofe Rodney Hildebrand McCrane family Rick Ours Cheryl Reiman Bonnie Snook Terri Vance
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Danielle Bennington Georgia Lee Byerly Don Capuano Grace Fishback Joanne Fisher Betty Foley Glen Goetz Henry and Dorice Graham Deidra Hill Barbara Kiracofe Dorothy Lion Doris MacDaniel Ray Michael Shirley Michael Rev Luther and Dot Ramsey Joanne Simpkins Sandra Stroud Vic Taylor Nancy Thomas Marcia and Gary Tyeryar Donald Usry |
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Start the New Year 2025 with Bible Study & New Member Class THIS WEEK, Tuesday, January 14th at 7:00 PM in the Library
What does it mean to be United Methodist? Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, & Witness! Starting in January 2025, we will be offering the Bible Study The Disciples Path by Jim Harnish. Everyone is welcome! Time and date to be determined by YOU! If needed, we will offer a day class and an evening class. Please sign up in the breezeway, or let the office know of your interest and your availability. Blessings! Here comes 2025! |
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Marie Chaplin will be celebrating her 100th birthday on January 14th! Lets shower her with at least that many cards! Her address at BRC is: 302 N. Second St. AL 121, Bridgewater, VA 22812 |
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Robert (Bob) Gaines will be celebrating his 100th birthday on January 25th! Let's host a card shower for Bob, too!! His address at BRC is: 302 N. Second St., Bridgewater, VA 22812 |
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Joint Church Council & Finance Meeting This Monday, January 13 at 6:30 PM (Fellowship Hall) |
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Dear Council & Finance Members,
Happy New Year and I hope you're staying warm and safe. I wanted to remind you that we have a Church Council meeting at 6:30 on Monday, Jan 13 in the Fellowship Hall. The Finance Committee will be joining us as well. Please send me your agenda items to dogwoodmountainloghomes@gmail.
Also, please email me or bring your 2025 calendar dates for events and meetings, so we can get them on the church calendar. We will include them within the agenda for Monday's meeting.
Many thanks, Scott Ridder |
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Dear Friends,
This week, someone out there in cyberspace took it upon themselves to text many of my telephone contacts and impersonate me, asking for Apple I-phone gift cards for women cancer patients. It was from a number with a (202) area code. My cell area code is a different one. It was not me.
We will not contact you from church and ask for your help in this way--especially by text message. Be aware of these scams. I suggest you block the number, report it as spam, and/or delete the number. Unfortunately, these and other scams are out there and can be very confusing.
I am very sorry. The "silver lining" was that I got to talk to many of you and you were very gracious in wanting to help! I will continue to do everything I can in the future to prevent this from happening again.
Blessings, Pastor Mary |
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DUMBUM Youth News! from Jomo Johnson |
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January Theme: "7 Things Lesson" Series
Jan 16th (Thu): Youth Night @ Dayton UMC, 5 PM to 7 PM Lesson 2 of 7 Things
Jan 20th (Mon): Day of Learning about Martin Luther King, Jr in Washington, DC! Details are still being firmed up. Please contact me as soon as possible if you want to join!
Jan 30th (Thu): Youth Night at Bridgewater, 5 PM to 7 PM Lesson 3 of 7 Things.
Every Sunday at 7:00 PM! Dont forget our check-in Zoom every Sunday at 7:00 PM. Contact Jomo if you need the link!
Blessings, Jomo (240) 328-5847 dumbumyouth@gmail.com |
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Hello everyone!! Tiny Tim's and our Prayer has been answered! God blessed us, everyone! Thank you all for your amazing support of our Children's Ministry! With an active Children's Ministry, we know we have a bright future as a faith family!
Here are some preliminary plans for 2025! Stay tuned! :)
January: Skating into the New Year! TOMORROW Jan 11th 2 PM Tomorrow, Saturday, Jan 11th at 2 PM, we will go ice skating at Generations Park in Bridgewater. Please meet us there. Get those thick socks and warm clothes ready!
February: Sun, Feb 9 - Love Worship Service The children will be singing as we present a Love Service with Bible Songs about Love. What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day? (We will be rehearsing in portions of Sunday School Jan & Feb; and work with our Sunday School teachers.)
April: An AWESOME Easter Month! Palm Sunday, April 13th! 1.) Worship (10 AM)! The children will participate in the palm procession & sing with the adult choir. Hosanna! 2.) Easter Egg Hunt (4 PM) & Community Potluck Dinner (5 PM) at Oakdale Park - 4 PM - All children (& families) are invited to Oakdale Park (shelter # TBD) for a fantastic Easter Egg Hunt! - 5 PM - Everyone is invited to our Pre - Easter Potluck Dinner. This will be such a fun way to celebrate Easter together. We will invite all community members to bring a dish / food / beverage item to share!
As Pastor Mary always says, GOD IS GOOD! Lets continue to share THIS MOST AWESOME TRUTH with all the world!
As always, your friend in Faith, Hope, and Love, Joey |
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An Opportunity to Serve: Help BRC Residents Go to Chapel |
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We have received word from Laura Powell that Bridgewater Retirement Community is in need of volunteers to help residents in wheelchairs attend chapel on Sunday afternoons. No experience required -- BRC will train. The need right now is especially this Sunday, January 12th & 19th. A brief Wheelchair Training starts 3 PM at Lantz Chapel. Vespers is at 4 PM and you will be done by 5 PM. If you are interested, please contact the Church Office (adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com or 828-0890) or sign up in the breezeway. Let's see if we can help meet this need! Thank you! Pastor Mary |
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Thank you from The Society of St. Andrew ~Chesley Vohden, Director of Church Relations~ |
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Thank you BUMC for making The Society of St. Andrew your partner in ending hunger. Through your gift, you shared fresh, nutritious produce with people who simply don't have enough to eat. Your gift helps The Society of St. Andrew continue to work on the frontlines with volunteer gleaners in hands-on mission and service, rescuing food that would have been lost as waste and using it to feed hungry Americans. Through The Society of St. Andrew's network, every $1 given puts 20 servings of healthy food on the tables of people in the greatest need. |
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Thank you from UMC Global Ministries/UMCOR Roland Fernandes, General Secretary |
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The people your church helped with a gift to UMCOR may never have an opportunity to meet you, but if they did their response would likely be "Thank you!" Your financial support serves a vital network of interactive relationships the U.S.A. and 60+ countries in which UMCOR and partnering agencies engage in direct ministries to persons in need. May we continue to reveal the love of God to people of all backgrounds and demonstrate the healing power of the gospel to those who suffer. |
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Birthdays January 12 - 18 |
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12 Mary Jane Rawley 14 Marie Chaplin, Nancy Puffenbarger |
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Our Calendar This Week |
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THIS 9 AM Sunday School SUNDAY 10 AM Worship 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
MON 6:30 PM Joint Church Council & Finance Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
TUE 7 PM Bible Study & New Member Class (Library)
WED 10 AM Prayer Team (Library) 12:00 PM Soup & You (Fellowship Hall) 6 PM Handbell Practice 7 PM Choir Rehearsal
NEXT 9 AM Sunday School SUNDAY 10 AM Worship 7 PM Youth Zoom |
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Call Us : 540-828-0890 |
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Email Us : adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com |
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