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Bridgewater UMC E-Blast - Saturday, April 5, 2025 |
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Please continue to share the good news that our worship time is at 10 AM. Keep inviting friends & neighbors to Sunday School at 9 AM & joyful, meaningful worship at 10 AM!
Here is our Holy Week Schedule:
Next Sunday, April 13 - Palm Sunday --9 AM Sunday School --10 AM Worship with Sanctuary Choir & Children's Choir & Brass --4 PM Easter Egg Hunt - Oakdale Park Shelter #3 --5 PM All-Church Potluck - Oakdale Park Shelter #3 Please bring a dish or two to share. Everyone is invited and welcome! (if the weather looks bad, rain location is the Fellowship Hall)
Maundy Thursday Service - Thursday, April 17 7 PM Sanctuary A service that focuses on Jesus last meal with his disciples and friends. We will share in hand washing and Holy Communion. Music by the Sanctuary Choir & Violin solo.
Good Friday Crosswalk - Friday, April 18 - Noon begins at Bridgewater Presbyterian Church (sponsored by Bridgewater Area Ministers (BAM)) Walk with Christians from all over Bridgewater carrying a cross through town streets and pausing to read and recall Jesus' journey to the cross from scripture.
Good Friday Service - Friday, April 18 6 PM Sanctuary (NOTE earlier time) A service that focuses on the seven last words of Jesus from the cross. A service of scripture, song, and prayer.
Holy Saturday - The world waits in silence
Easter Sunday - April 20 We run to the tomb to discover that Christ is risen as he said! We run from the tomb to rejoice and tell the good news! --9 AM Sunday School --10 AM Worship with Sanctuary Choir, Handbells and Brass --Flowering Cross Bring fresh cut flowers for our flowering cross on the lawn!
Sundays in Lent at 11:15 AM - New Bible Study Opportunity! MARK: The Fastest Gospel - Rev. Jim Tongue will be leading a Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark starting. It will be held in the Fellowship Hall for one-half hour every Sunday 11:15 - 11:45 AM. One of Mark's favorite words is "Immediately," so the Bible Study will start "immediately after worship" and continue for 6 weeks through the season of Lent. No sign up needed, just join us. If you want to "read ahead" read through Mark's Gospel in your Bible.
Let's grow together in 2025! Blessings, Pastor Mary |
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Joys and answered prayers Ian Phillips has a good medical report
Lexis Tanner (friend of Rhonda Johnson) had a baby boy
Thank you God for the love of Jesus, our church, our family and our friends
We give thanks for God's grace and mercy
Prayers of sympathy for the family of: Daniel Mayer Current Prayer Concerns
For the people affected by natural disasters and those helping them
For our nation, the decisions of the new administration, congress and the courts; and may God bless AmericaFor 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
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
those who are mourning or afraid and for all those fighting cancer
Family affected by the Weyers Cave house fire.
Nancy Bandy
Ruth Brown
Donald Brownlee, Jr.
Gregg Kiracofe
Rosemary Mayfield
Stephany Plecker
Mitzi Puffenbarger
Mary Sue Whissen
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Georgia Lee Byerly Don Capuano Grace Fishback Betty Foley Mary Glover Henry and Dorice Graham Janice Harper Casey Hartman Rodney Hildebrand Deidra Hill Barbara Kiracofe Dorothy Lion Doris MacDaniel Ray Michael Shirley Michael Luther Ramsey Joanne Simpkins Bonnie Snook Sandra Stroud Vic Taylor Nancy Thomas Gary and Marcia TyeryarDonald Usry
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Worship Volunteers for this Sunday, April 6, 2025 (1st Sun)
Greeters Gloria Roller & Kathi Hemmis Ushers Paul & Johna McFarland Reader Johna McFarland Audio-Visual Tony Mancari Acolytes David Kipps Sanctuary Servers Laura & Tony Mancari |
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Easter Candy Donations Needed |
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Thank you from the Bridgewater Interchurch Food Pantry: On behalf of the recipients and volunteers of the food pantry we thank you for your faithful, continuing and amazing support this past year. Your congregation has really made a difference through your regular and special food drives, Children's Christmas Gift Bags, and financial contributions. As needs for food assistance continue to increase in our area, your help truly makes a difference for the families in need. The Food Pantry could not provide this assistance without the support of our area's churches, businesses, civic organizations, and caring individuals. Thank you. |
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Thank you for your generous support of the Missionary Advance of United Methodist Missionary, Global Missionary Janice Lee. Janice completed service on December 31, 2024. She served as Mission Advocate for the Western Jurisdiction, General Board of Global Ministries - United States.
Your faithful contributions to Janice's advance have provided critical support for funding United Methodist missionaries. 100% of your donations have been used to help provide pay and benefits for Janice and all United Methodist missionaries. You play a key role in keeping our missionary ministries vital and healthy. Thank you for your commitment and partnership in servant ministries of Janice and her colleagues.
Please Consider continuing your vital partnership by transitioning your support to another Global Ministries missionary serving faithfully in the world. I would suggest considering the following missionaries: Floyd Carey (Advance #3022832) serves as medical doctor at Hebron Hospital and Mercy Medical Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Delecia Carey (Advance #3022831) serves as administrator of Hope Vocational Training Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Helen Camarce (Advance #13953Z) serves as Country Mission Coordinator in Cambodia.
For more information on all your UMC missionaries: https://umcmission.org/all- Please feel free to contact Eric Angel, Senior Manager, Itineration & Missionary Support, at any time to discuss other possibilities for supporting missionaries and any concerns about our missionary program by email at: eangel@umcmission.org, or telephone: (770) 625-7646.
May God ever bless and lead us in the service of the Kingdom. |
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Hey Bridgewater/Dayton UMC Youth!
Get ready for an awesome evening of fun and fellowship! Join us for Bowling, Games, and Devotion at Ruby's Arcade in Harrisonburg, VA on Thursday, April 10th from 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM. (Please note date change) Here’s what you need to know:
We’ll have a blast bowling, playing games, and finishing up with a time of devotion and reflection. Don't miss out—it's going to be a great time of fun, food, and faith!
Zoom Check-in Every Sunday at 7 PM Don't forget our check-in Sunday evenings at 7 PM. Contact Jomo if you need the link!
Blessings, Jomo Johnson (240) 328-5847 dumbumyouth@gmail.com |
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Hi, BUMC kiddos, friends, and families!
Children's Choir Practice for Palm Sunday continues this Sunday, from 9:30 - 9:45 AM in the choir room. Palm Sunday is next Sunday, April 13th! If you would like to sing, please come this Sunday so you will be ready! All Children are welcome!
April - An AWESOME month!
1.) Next Sunday, April 13 Palm Sunday Service The children will be participating in the palm Procession and singing with the adult choir with songs where we can proclaim Hosanna!
2.) Also Next Sunday, April 13 - Easter Egg Hunt & BUMC Community Potluck Dinner at Oakdale Park - At 4:00 PM on Palm Sunday afternoon, all children are invited to Oakdale Park (shelter # 3) for a fantastic Easter Egg Hunt! The DUMBUM Youth Group will be hiding these goodies, so we know there will be good hiding places! - At 5:00 PM, following the Easter Egg Hunt (shelter #3), all BUMC community members, friends, and family are invited to our Pre - Easter Potluck Dinner. We want a way to celebrate Easter together as a church! Please bring a basket or bag for the Easter Egg Hunt for your candy. Please bring a dish or two to share for the potluck!
May: Sunday, May 11: Mother's Day Service
- Be on the lookout for plans for our Mother's Day Service, where children will get to play an important role, including in Music!
As Pastor Mary always says, GOD IS GOOD! Lets continue to share THIS MOST AWESOME TRUTH with all the world!
If you would like any additional information about things, contact Joey via email at joeycapuano@gmail.com, by phone at (540) 421-4169, or through our Group Me app. You can also ask to be included in our Group Me app if you aren't already!
As always, your friend in Faith, Hope, and Love, Joey |
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Relay For Life of the American Cancer Society is coming up soon. Funds raised support cancer research and services for patients with cancer and their loved ones. This year's theme for our local Relay For Life is Carnival for a Cure. For more information about what Relay For Life is and how you can get involved contact Robin in the office. Volunteers for the day of the event are always appreciated. If you are interested in volunteering so below: |
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April Birthdays! |
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March 30 Janice Harper
April 1 Robert Johnson 6 Nate Flora, Liz McCammon 7 Angie Briggs, Kendall Newman 9 Laura Mancari, Marc Craun 10 Chloe Higgs 16 Kristen Landes Shifflett 20 Hallie Dinkel 23 Colton McDorman 25 Nolan Gilkeson, Zach Davis 26 Rita Davis 28 Joey Ruliffson 29 Gregg Kiracofe 30 Roger Bible |
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Our Calendar This Week |
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THIS 9 AM Sunday School SUNDAY 10 AM Worship Service 11:15 AM The Fastest Gospel Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
MON 6:30 PM Bridgewater Ruritan Club (Fellowship Hall)
WED 10 AM Prayer Team (Library) 6 PM Handbell Practice 7 PM Choir Practice
NEXT 9 AM Sunday School SUNDAY 10 AM Worship service 11:15 AM Mark: The Fastest Gospel (Fellowship Hall) 4 PM Easter Egg Hunt (Oakdale Park) 5 PM Palm Sunday Potluck (Oakdale Park) 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in |
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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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