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Thank goodness our God is a God of second chances... and thirds... and fourths... and...  God calls and invites us to respond.  "Follow me," Jesus says, "and I will make you fish for people."  (Mark 1:17)

This Sunday, we will gather to worship the Lord!  We will worship at 8:30 AM & 11 AM.  Sunday School classes will continue.  There will be Kid's Time at both services.  Nursery and Children's Church are back!

Our scriptures are  Jonah 3:1-5, 10 and Mark 1:14-20.  We hope YOU will be there.  

Heads Up!  Lent is early this year.  Lent begins on February 14th!  Our Ash Wednesday service will be Feb 14th at 7:00 PM. 

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.

Pastor Mary

Greeters 

8:30 AM - Gloria Hildebrand

11AM -  Karen Chamblee & Kari Palmer

Ushers

8:30 AM - Adam & Jason Gilkeson

11 AM – Dawn & Chuck Kern

Readers

8:30 AM –  Gloria Hildebrand

11 AM -  Karen Chamblee

Audio Visual

8:30 AM  - Scott Ridder

11 AM – Scott Ridder

Acolytes

8:30 AM - Madelyn & Nolan Gilkeson

11AM -  Collin & Connor Palmer

Sanctuary Servers

8:30 AM -Karen Early Williams

11AM - Laura & Tony Mancari

From Rhonda Johnson

Thank you so much to every person that contributed food and/or money to Shadrach's tuition fundraiser last Sunday.  I truly believe you are the angels referenced in Hebrews.  Special thanks to Gloria Hildebrand (and Rodney) for the snowmen decorations and coordinating the food planning.  Each one of you made a difference.  We were able to pay his tuition debt for last semester.  God bless you.

                                  Happy Birthday & Happy Anniversary January 21-27!

Happy Birthday to:

21 -- Sara Walton

22 -- Wilda Long

25 -- Richard Phillips

Happy Anniversary to:

25 -- Julian & Joanne Fisher

Thank you!!

We have such a generous congregation! Throughout the year you all have been amazing in your support of the Children’s Clothes Closet. Bags of clothing appear in the red hamper in the stairway almost weekly in addition to many wonderful donations of socks and underwear in the pink tub in the main hallway. This year’s Christmas Coat Drive was another way that demonstrated that BUMC has a real heart for mission outreach. During the month of December, the following items were donated for the Closet: 44 new or gently used coats, 2 thermal vests, 33 pairs of gloves, 10 pairs of pants/jeans, 4 backpacks, 5 fleece blankets, 3 pks. of diapers, 5 pks. of wipes, 250 treat bags for the children at the Closet and 200 new books (through the Green Valley Book Fair) Wow!! Thank you for your tremendous generosity, because with your help many children received much needed clothing and coats as well as a Christmas treat.

I also want to give a big thank you to The Cracked Pillar (owners Patti and Tim Landes) as they facilitated a “Giving Tree” during the holiday season that resulted in an overwhelming response. Their patrons donated 61 new coats, 50 pks. of socks, 37 pks. of underwear, multiple cases of diapers and wipes, 25 sweatshirt/sweatpants outfits, pajamas, shoes, and 22 toys.  The generosity of our community really warms your heart.

~~ Dawn Kern

Harrisonburg Baptist Church is sponsoring a production of The Witness, by Carol &  Jimmy Owens as part of their Easter season 2024, which is open for community participation. 

This narrated, choral, one--act biblical musical was written in 1978 by Carol & Jimmy Owens as a tool for presenting the gospel in song.  The musical focuses on Peter's perspective and follows the gospel through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. 

This one hour production features Peter, his wife Mary, James and John, their mother, Judas, and a full choir ensemble.  The Witness features a variety of songs that will spark both emotional and spiritual uplifting in celebration and remembrance of Jesus Christ, our Lord. 

Open on-call events for interested singers will be held January 13 & 14 at Harrisonburg Baptist Church.   If you are interested, there is more information on the Community Bulletin Board. 

The Glasses and Cases

Are these your glasses?  Three pairs of eyeglass and two cases have been turned in to the office found in the Sanctuary  If they belong to you, please claim them.

The Mystery of the Raincoats

One particular wet Sunday morning this fall, two coats were switched in the hallway.  We have a gray jacket/raincoat hanging in our coat closet area in the hallway, size small, that was switched for the same coat of a larger size.  If you have the missing coat, please come and switch them out.  We would love for you to have the coat that fits you and the owner of the larger coat would love to have it back home.  Help us solve the mystery that has been going on since before Christmas!

Community Note

The Rockingham/Page County FSA Committee is seeking nominees for a County Committee Advisor from local farm groups to represent women and minority groups.  This individual needs to be actively participating in farming/ranching, and would be responsible for attending meetings, participating in deliberations and increasing awareness.  If interested, please contact Brian Carpenter, County Executive Director at 540-534-3104.  Additional information is available on the Community Bulletin Board.

SUNDAY, Jan 21

Worship 8:30 & 11:00

Sunday School for all ages

3 PM Children Packing Care Kits for Open Doors (Fellowship Hall)

MON

2 PM Circle of Hope  (New Beginnings Classroom)

6:30 PM Trustee Meeting (Library)

7:00 PM Circle of Faith (Home of Amanda Taylor) 

WED

9:30 AM Prayer Team (Library)

6 PM  Handbell Practice

7 PM  Choir Practice

NEXT SUNDAY

Worship 8:30 AM & 11 AM

Sunday School for all ages

Please Note:  The Church Council Meeting and Finance Committee Meeting were postponed to January 29.  Finance Committee will meet at 6 PM and Council will meet at 7 PM on January 29.

Bridgewater UMC is making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!  

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Bridgewater, VA 22812

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