E-Blast!
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Call Us : 540-828-0890 Mail Us : adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com |
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E-Blast Saturday, September 14, 2024
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Sunday's Worship Service is @ 10 AM
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Prayer for our College Students |
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This Sunday is our "Welcome Back to College" Sunday! Our congregation and community is enriched by our colleges and universities, Bridgewater College, Blue Ridge Community College, James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University and others! God has given many the spiritual gifts of teaching and mentoring to educate others.
Our church is starting a new ministry called The Wing Fellowship to connect church and community members with college students who are far away from home or in need of support. If you are interested in more information, contact Rhonda Johnson or sign up in the hallway.
Pastor Mary, Jomo Johnson, and Rhonda Johnson had the privilege of being on the Bridgewater College campus on Thursday, September 5th to reach out to our local students. Last Sunday, we had 8 students in worship! Praise God! Thank you for welcoming them!
Join me in praying for with our college students!
Father God, as I start this new chapter in college, I come to you asking for wisdom and guidance. Everything feels so uncertain right now. Please help me know how to prioritize my time and activities. Teach me to abide in you so that I dont become overwhelmed by the busyness of classes, clubs, and new friends.
Show me when I need to study, rest, or reach out to others. Give me discernment to choose positive influences that will draw me closer to you. Guard my heart from temptation or relationships that could distract me from pursuing your purposes for my life. Renew my energy when Im tired, strengthen my resolve when Im wavering, and speak truth when Im doubting myself.
Lord, keep me focused on what matters most growing in my relationship with you and living fully for your Kingdom. Surround me with a community of believers who will lift me up in prayer and speak truth over me when I stray. Give me courage to shine your light in both my words and actions so others will be drawn to you.
Help me embrace this new adventure in college with openness, while still holding everything before you in open hands. Ultimately, I acknowledge this time and all my future is in your sovereign hands. Guide me day by day to walk in your love, truth and abundant life. I trust you to direct my path because I know you are good and have a purpose for me. In Jesus name, amen. (Reprinted from Divinedisclosures.com - Daniel Niranjan)
Pastor Mary |
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Worship Notes |
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September Worship will be at 10 AM - We are extending our 10 AM worship service time through the month of September. One item on the agenda for our September Council meeting (Monday, September 16th at 7:00 PM) will be to discuss our 10 AM worship time and make a decision for worship time going forward. If you have any additional comments, we will receive these through Sunday, September 15th. Please direct them to the Worship Committee, Carolyn Van Dyck, Chair.
TOMORROW September 15th we will welcome our college students back! For fun, wear your college shirts or college colors for your school or a school team you support! We will recognize our college students in worship.
Don't forget our Steel Candey Brass Band Concert THIS SUNDAY EVENING at 6 PM. Hot dog cookout starts at 5:15 PM !!! See poster below.
NEXT Sunday, September 22nd our guest speaker will be Jomo Johnson, our new DUMBUM Youth Director! Pastor Mary will be away.
Looking Ahead, October 6th will be World Communion Sunday!
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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Helpers Needed for Our Concert
2) During the Concert
3) Clean Up Crew - 30 minutes after the concert - general clean-up
Sign up sheet in the hallway at church OR call the office 540-828-0890 or email Michelle at adminasst@bridgewaterumc. |
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Joys and answered prayers Wayne Kipps, Mark Kipps' father, is doing much better on medication Scott Ridder's surgery went well We give thanks for God's grace and mercy
Prayers of sympathy for the family of: Wayne Harold Fay Bentz
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, fires in the west and hurricanes, and for those helping them 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. New teachers and staff at Rocktown HS. For those with cancer and other illnesses and for their caregivers For the health of our senior church family For safe travels this summer and for those on summer vacations For our children and grandchildren and our families and friends For all of the active duty members of our armed forces and for military veterans For families dealing with depression, anxiety, mental health and addiction May God be with our First Responders as they work to make schools safe and welcoming
Beverly - Henry and Dorice Graham's daughter Linda Looney - recovery from fall (friend of Sharon Coakley and others) Scott Ridder - recovering from surgery
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Danielle Bennington Harold Burkholder Karen Chamblee 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 Karen Ridder Joanne Simpkins Vic Taylor Nancy Thomas Gary and Marcia Tyeryar Donald Usry |
Worship Volunteers
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Greeters Kathi Hemmis & Gloria Roller
Ushers Stephanie & Jim Higgs
Reader Gloria Hildebrand |
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Audio Visual Mark Kipps
Acolytes Collin & Connor Palmer
Sanctuary Servers Kathi Hemmis & Sue Rexrode |
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The BUMC SPRC was sad to receive the resignation letter of our Administrative Assistant, Michelle Weaver, as she has done a wonderful job in this position. She will be completing her duties in this position this week, so we wish her all the best in her new position.
The SPRC is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant serves as the assistant to the pastoral staff in all areas of ministry, acting as the voice and face of the church to all of its public encounters. The Administrative Assistant manages all activities of the church office and performs administrative duties related to the church's mission and ministry. Hours are 9 AM - 2 PM (2:30 PM if a lunch break is taken) Monday - Thursday for a total of 20 hours/week. Additional hours may be required on occasion to attend staff meetings or Church Council meetings. For additional information or any questions, please contact Dawn Kern, SPRC Chair, at dfkrdms61@gmail.com. Thank you. |
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Clay Ellis Family of Mt. Solon, VA will present a program of Gospel Music September 29, 2024 - 11 AM Emmanuel Church of the Brethren 411 Emmanuel Church Road, Mt. Solon, VA A Carry-In Meal will Follow the Program You are Invited!! |
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Court Square Theater & JoeBob Productions present "Can't Feel At Home" an original play by Dr. John T. Glick Adapted and Directed by Stanley W. Swartz October 3-5 @ 7:30 PM October 5th and 6th @ 3:00 PM The story of families displaced from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the 1930's to allow for the construction of the Shenandoah National Park and the Skyline Drive
Tickets: $25 advanced, $30 at door |
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Amazing GOOD NEWS:
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Society of St Andrew Thanks YOU! |
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Your gift is already helping our hungry brothers and sisters! Thank you for your $600 gift. Already, your gift provided health and hope while putting healthy, nourishing food on the tables of individuals and families who are struggling to get by. Partnering with The Society of St. Andrew, you engage volunteer gleaners in hands-on mission and service; you help send truckloads of fruits and vegetables to areas where they are most needed; you support local feeding agencies in every area of the country; and you reduce food waster -- all as you follow Jesus's command to feed the hungry. |
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Thanks so much to our congregation for supplying school supplies for our OCC boxes this year. We made our goal of 100 of each item!
In September, we will concentrate on the hygiene items that go into our boxes for children. We need: 53 bars of soap (no ivory) 63 combs 72 toothbrushes 74 toothbrush holders 86 soap holders 78 washcloths 100 pairs of socks - various kinds, colors, boy or girl
We appreciate your support of this important church project! |
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SCAVENGER HUNT COMETH!
DAYTON DAYS FUNDRAISER: OCTOBER 5TH Looking ahead, Dayton Days is on October 5th, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, where we'll be making and selling soup. We need at least 10 volunteers for 3 two-hour shifts, so please select a time and come help out! We're also calling on college students to volunteer this is a great opportunity for discipleship and making a difference.
FINALLY: We know its early, but if you are interested in your teen going on the November 22-24 VAUMC Retreat, please contact DumBumYouth@gmail.com to learn more.
Thanks, Joe 240-328-5847 |
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Hi, kiddos and family! Joey here! Thank you for joining and welcoming me to our Children's Ministry! I just wanted to share what is coming up for us!
NEXT Sunday, September 22, 11 AM: Fall Art & Pizza 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, fall art, cards, and Dominos Pizza!
Come out as we make fall posters to decorate our Church, make cards for people on our Prayer List, and eat some Dominos Pizza together!
Saturday, October 12: Potato Bar Dinner & Cider & S'mores
Before the Church Cider & S'mores event, 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!
Bridgewater Community Halloween, Sunday afternoon at Oakdale Park: (date TBD)
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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Birthday & Anniversary Blessings!
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Happy Birthday to:
15 - Julian Fisher 16 - Todd Slaubaugh 16 - Stephanie Koogler 17 - Alan MacNutt 17 - Tammy Campbell 18 - Warren Wilkeson 19 - Henry Graham 19 - Kevin Puffenbarger 20 - Patti Landes 21 - Lori Copley
Happy Anniversary to:
18 - Ryan & Heather Kiracofe 19 - Scott & Lisa Kiracofe 21 - Dennis & Shirley Hohenstein |
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Our Calendar September 15-22, 2024 |
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**Please Note the time change for Worship & Sunday School in September**
SUN 9 AM Sunday School for All Ages 10 AM Worship - Generosity While Building 5 PM Faith Bible Class Picnic (Wildwood Park) 6 PM Steel Candey Brass Band Concert (dinner starts at 5:15) 7 PM Youth Zoom Call
MON 2 PM Hope Circle Meeting (New Beginnings Classroom) 6 PM Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 Love Circle Meeting (New Beginnings Classroom) TBA Faith Circle Meeting 7 PM Church Council Meeting
WED 9:30 AM Prayer Team (Library) 12 PM Soup & You (Fellowship Hall) 6 PM Handbell Practice 7 PM Choir Rehearsal
NEXT SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School for All Ages 10 AM Worship - Jomo Johnson, Guest Speaker 1:30 Lead Worship at White Birch 7 PM Youth Zoom Call |
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Bridgewater UMC is making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! |
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