E-Blast Monday, October 14, 2024
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Sunday's Worship Service is @ 10 AM
Sunday School is @ 9 AM
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Oh do you have time
to linger
for just a little while
out of your busy
and very important day
for the goldfinches
that have gathered
in a field of thistles
for a musical battle,
to see who can sing
the highest note,
or the lowest,
or the most expressive of mirth,
or the most tender?
Their strong, blunt beaks
drink the air
as they strive
melodiously
not for your sake
and not for mine
and not for the sake of winning
but for sheer delight and gratitude
believe us, they say,
it is a serious thing
just to be alive
on this fresh morning
in the broken world.
I beg of you,
do not walk by
without pausing
to attend to this
rather ridiculous performance.
It could mean something.
It could mean everything.
It could be what Rilke meant, when he wrote:
You must change your life.
Mary Oliver, Invitation, A Thousand Mornings (New York: Penguin Books, 2013)
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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!
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). You can also put the person's name in the offering plate. Thank you!
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.
To God by the Glory! Pastor Mary
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Joys and answered prayers
Jeff Pfister (Bonnie Snook's brother)
BUMC folks' trip with Harvest of Hope to Lynchburg (Society of St. Andrew)
Linda Looney (Sharon Coakley's friend)
We give thanks for God's grace and mercy
Prayers of sympathy for the family of:
Sam 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 and Milton; 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. 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 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
Kay See
Sam Martin (Laura Mancari's nephew
Adam Johnson (John Johnson's brother)
Ryan Kiracofe
David Kite (Rhonda Johnson's friend)
Alice Hedges (Pastor Mary's friend)
Ruth Brown (Sam Teeter's mom)
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
Gary and Marcia Tyeryar
Donald Usry
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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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Thank you to everyone who helped out and came out for our Potato Bar! Thank you for donating potatoes & toppings! The kids had a great time serving and considering where all those topping came from -- from God to farm to table. We're very blessed!
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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Weekday Religious Education Fall Benefit Auction
Saturday, October 19 10 AM
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You are invited to attend or donate!
Shady Oak at Weavers Mennonite Church
Route 33 West of Harrisonburg
Breakfast Biscuits and Lunch Available!
Also, join us FRIDAY night for our Annual Bake Sale!
Bake Sale & Silent Auction
Friday, October 18 5 - 7 PM
Weekday Religious Education,
PO Box 835, Harrisonburg, VA 22803
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LIFT - Ladies Inspirational Fellowship Time
@ Dayton UMC - November 2, 2024
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Ordinary Moments. Extraordinary God.
Please join us as we grow in our understanding of our extraordinary God!
Event: LIFT - Ladies Inspirational Fellowship Time
Place: Dayton UMC, 215 Ashby St, Dayton
Date: Sat, November 2, 2024
Cost: $20 per person, includes Breakfast and Lunch
Time: Doors open at 8 AM, Program from 9 AM to 2 PM
Bring a gift to put in a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child.
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Fall Festival
Emmanuel Church of the Brethren
October 26 8 am - 1 pm
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Annual Fall Festival at Emmanuel Church of the Brethren
411 Emmanuel Church Rd, Mt Solon
Saturday, October 26 8 am - 1 pm
Crafts, Vendors, Children's Activities
Breakfast and Lunch Served
For more info, call 540-350-2701
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Locavore Love Your Neighbor Gala
for Bridge of Hope (H'burg/R'ham)
Saturday, November 2nd
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A evening of food, fellowship, testimonies, generosity, and music by Clymer & Kurtz
$65 per person, $440 for table of eight
Doors open at 4:30 for silent auction; dinner at 5:30
Bluestone Vineyard, 4828 Spring Creek Rd, Bridgewater
RSVP by October 25 by purchasing a digital ticket or contacting Bridges of Hope
https://hr.bridgeofhopeinc.org/
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One (ok a couple) last shot(s)... Cider & S'mores!!
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Birthday & Anniversary Blessings!
October 13 - 19, 2024
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Happy Birthday to:
13 - Galen Dellinger
14 - Karen McAllister, Robbie McCammon
16 - Dana Snoody, Tim Landes, Whitney Reusser
18 - Ryan Hildebrand
20 - Mike Floyd, Kelly Lescanec
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Our Calendar October 14 - 20
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MON 7:00 PM Youth Parent's Zoom Call with Jomo
(Call or text Jomo for the Zoom link if you need it)
WED 9:30 AM Prayer Team (Library)
6 PM Handbell Practice
7 PM Choir Rehearsal
NEXT SUN 9 AM Sunday School for All Ages
10 AM Worship
7 PM Youth Zoom Call
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Bridgewater, VA 22812
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