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E-Blast Friday, October 18, 2024
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Sunday's Worship Service is @ 10 AM
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This little light of mine... Devotion Thought |
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Worship Notes |
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!
This Sunday, we welcome Chesley Vohden, Director of Church Relations from Society of St. Andrew to be with us in Sunday School and Worship. This is part of our Hunger Action Month. Chesley will lead us in a hands-on mission project at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall This is for all ages and abilities. Coffee will be on! :) Then she will share a "Mission Moment" in worship. We look forward to meeting her, welcoming her, and hearing an update from Society of St. Andrew! Invite a friend!
After worship, there will be a called joint Finance and Council meeting to help us prepare for Charge Conference. This meeting will be in the Fellowship Hall at 11 AM.
All Saints Worship is coming... ! If you have a loved one in your family who passed away since November 1, 2023, please let us know! All Saints Day is the first Sunday in November.
Veterans Day is coming...! We will honor and remember our Veterans on the second Sunday in November... if you have a Veteran in your family or active duty military member... please let us know! We would love to recognize them!
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 PfisterLinda Looney
We give thanks for God's grace and mercy
Current Prayer Concerns Craig Waters (Doris Waters' son) Ann Teter
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
Our nation. May God bless America Peace in Ukraine & the Middle East. For all living there May there be peace on earth, & may it begin with us The people of North Carolina, Florida, & states affected by weather events Bridgewater UMC - for growth in spirit & faith All of the active duty members of our armed forces, for veterans, and our first responders Our children, grandchildren, families, and friends College, high school, middle school and elementary students - for their learning and grades Better health, more strength, & successful medical treatments Patience 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 People & families dealing with depression, anxiety, mental illness & addiction Less death in our family, peace & grace in facing grief & loss |
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! |
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.
Kingsway is collecting tubes of toothpaste (individually boxed 4 oz to 6 oz only) and also full sized bars of soap. These can be brought to the Salad Supper. Donations will also be appreciated. Any checks can be made out to Kingsway Outreach.
Hope to see you there! ~ The Circle of Love |
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Thank you, BUMC, for your generous outpouring of gifts for our OCC boxes. We are almost there. We could still use some toys, balls, and stuffed animals. We have reached our goal for Matchbox cars! We want to make sure those boxes are filled to the brim!
Packing Party November 9th 9 AM to 12 PM: There will be a sign-up sheet for our Packing Party on one of the breezeway tables starting this Sunday. Please let us know if you are able to help. We have lots of jobs AND there will be pizza for lunch.
Thank you again for all of your support of this important church project.
Thanks, Johna McFarland
October 27 after church - OCC Shipping Fundraiser - hope to see everyone there!
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Hey everyone!
**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
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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 THIS Friday, October 18 5 - 7 PM
Weekday Religious Education, PO Box 835, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 |
LIFT - Ladies Inspirational Fellowship Time
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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. |
Fall Festival
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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 |
Locavore Love Your Neighbor Gala
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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 |
One (ok a couple) last shot(s)... Cider & S'mores!! |
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Birthday & Anniversary Blessings!
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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
21 - Abby Snook, Amy Slaubaugh, Bonnie Snyder, Matt Robinson, Vic Taylor
23 - Becky Brubaker
24 - Kim Floyd, Jonathan Snoddy
25 - Karenell Johnson, Jo Ellen Bowman
26 - Becky Wright, Karen Chamblee
Happy Anniversary to:
D.R. & Katrina Davis |
Our Calendar October 20 - 27 |
TODAY 9 AM Sunday School for All Ages 9 AM Hands-on Mission Project for Society of St. Andrew (Fellowship Hall) 10 AM Worship 11 AM Called Joint Finance & Council Mtg (Fellowship Hall) 7 PM Youth Zoom Call
MON 6:30 PM UWF Salad Supper (Fellowship Hall)
WED 9:30 AM Prayer Team (Library) 6 PM Handbell Practice 7 PM Choir Rehearsal
SAT 2-4 PM Halloween at Oakdale Park
NEXT SUN 9 AM Sunday School for All Ages 10 AM Worship 11 AM Hot Dog & "Church Auction BBQ" Lunch /OCC Fundraiser 1:30 PM Worship with White Birch 7 PM Youth Zoom Call |
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219 N Main Street Bridgewater, VA 22812 |
Call Us : 540-828-0890 |
Email Us : adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com |
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