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Call Us : 540-828-0890 Mail Us : adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com |
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E-Blast Friday, November 15, 2024
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Sunday's Worship Service is @ 10 AM
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Worship Notes |
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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!
Worship in November has been amazing! Our All Saint's Presentation and our Veteran's Day Presentation are both on our website (under sermons) and on our You Tube page. Our website is www.bridgewaterumc.com and our You Tube page is www.youtube.com/@
Next Sunday, November 24th!! Thanksgiving & Consecration Sunday *And* Decorating for Advent
Nov 24th will be our Thanksgiving & Consecration Sunday! Our guest speaker will be Rev. Ed. Pruitt, former Harrisonburg District Superintendent. Join us for a great message entitled, "It All Goes Back in the Box. There will be a time in the worship service for us to dedicate our estimate of giving cards for 2025 (see below).
Estimate of Giving Cards for 2025 are available now and can be returned at any time. Place them in the offering plate or return them to the Church Office. If you would like to pledge electronically, please email adminasst@bridgewaterumc.org. Please prayerfully consider and turn in your Estimate of Giving on or before Nov 24th. We will dedicate our pledges to Gods work in the worship service on Nov 24th. Thank you!
Thanksgiving Potluck! Join us for a potluck dinner in the Fellowship Hall following worship Nov 24! (No RSVP needed, just plan to come!) Please bring a side dish, salad, dessert (or two) to share & invite a friend! Meat & drinks will be provided.
Advent & Christmas Decorating: If you can stay for about 45 minutes to an hour after the meal on the 24th, we will begin decorating for Advent & Christmas! Wed love the help!
Please note: Pastor Mary will be away the week of Thanksgiving (Mon, Nov 25 to Sat, Nov 30). If you have a pastoral care need, please contact our Lay Leader, Karen Chamblee. She can help you contact our pastor on call, Rev. Jenny Day, Pastor of Dayton UMC.
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 Holly Coaker (BJ Jenkins' friend) is doing much better We give thanks for God's grace and mercy
Prayers of Sympathy for the Family of Robert Lee Bob Holden Elizabeth Liz Stone
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 Anna Keller Barbara Kiracofe Doris MacDaniel Ray Michael Shirley Michael Rev Luther Ramsey Joanne Simpkins Sandra Stroud 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 |
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Wonderful Worship Volunteers for this week (11/17) are:
Greeters Gloria & Rodney Hildebrand Ushers The Higgs Family Reader Gloria Hildebrand Audio-Visual Mark Kipps Acolyte Madelyn Gilkeson & Nolan Gilkeson Sanctuary Server Laura & Tony Mancari
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Reanna "Rea" Ahnen will join our Children's Church and Nursery staff. Rea is a student at Bridgewater College and has experience working with children. She will be working with Gracen Kelley on Sunday mornings.
Welcome to our staff! We look forward to getting to know you! |
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New Office Hours We are changing our office hours to 10AM - 3 PM Monday thru Thursday. The office is closed on Fridays. |
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Thank you from Weekday Religious Education |
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We received a thank you letter from our donation to the W.R.E. program. Donations are used to help teach Bible lessons, songs of praise, and prayers to the children in our community! They are asking for prayers of protection for the students and teachers as they travel from the public schools to their classrooms as well as prayers for wisdom and discernment for their Board of Directors. |
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Join your Bridgewater police officers for coffee and conversation! Ask questions and let them know what's on your mind. November 27th at Bridgewater Foods from 9am - 11am. |
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Generations Park Christmas Tree Lighting will be Sunday, December 1st at 6:30 pm. Gather around the tree for some holiday music, cookies, and hot cider! Ice skating and fire tables will also be available. |
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Mark your calendars for the annual Bridgewater Christmas Parade! This year the parade will be held on Saturday, December 7th at 4 pm. |
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Whats Coming Up for YOUTH!
Dec 5 5-7PM "7 Things" Lesson @Dayton UMC
Well resume the "7 Things" series at Dayton UMC, continuing our deep dive into key teachings relevant for teens. We will also decorate BUMCs church bus for the Bwater Christmas Parade, Dec 7.
Dec 12 5-7PM @Dayton Neighborhood Teen Carol Practice & Neighborhood Caroling
Well gather to practice Christmas carols, then head out to bring some holiday spirit to the Dayton neighborhood, including stops at nearby apartments and homes. Please dress warmly and bring your holiday cheer!
Every Sunday at 7:00 PM! |
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Join for the Christmas Paarty!! |
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We're in Rehearsals for our Children's Program for Christmas! November is here! You know what that means?!? Christmas Children's Program! We will be presenting the Children's Message on Sunday, December 22, before the Choir Cantata! As we are planning, here's what we need to know:
INTEREST:
Who is interested in participating? The parts are as follows: Readers (older children), shepherds, angels, various farm animals (who can sing on the carols), Joseph and Mary
If your children are interested, please ask them which their two top choices of parts would be, and let me know by email at joeycapuano@gmail.com, phone at (540) 421-4169, or by our BUMC Kids GroupMe!
If you are interested in helping out with rehearsals, costuming, the day of the Program, please also contact me!
REHEARSAL INFORMATION:
Music: We will begin rehearsing the singing parts during the last fifteen minutes of Sunday School each week one week from this Sunday. (Sunday, November 10 - first rehearsal). The children will also sing a short song as part of the cantata this year!
Speaking: We will practice the speaking parts in Children's Church. Gracen and I will be working together. The readers, shepherds, angels, and Mary and Joseph will be speaking parts, the animals will be singing with the Carols, but no speaking.
On the two Sundays before the Program, Sunday, December 8, and Sunday, December 15, we will have dress rehearsals from 11:00 - 12:00 immediately after the Services. I would ask that parents are here at Church with us during the rehearsals to help us with logistics, including the children getting into their costumes.
Thank you, and lets remember what Tiny Tim always says, God bless us, everyone!
Joey
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Birthday & Anniversary Blessings!
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Happy Birthday to: 11 - Martha Canada 12 - Madison Huffer 14 - Nancy Thomas 15 - Teagan Shifflett |
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Our Calendar Nov 17 - Nov 24 |
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SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School for All Ages 10 AM Worship 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
MON UWF Circle Meetings - Hope 2 PM (New Beginnings) - Love 6:30 PM (New Beginnings) - Faith 6:30 PM (Home of Amanda Taylor)
WED 10 AM Prayer Team (Library) 12 PM Soup & You (Fellowship Hall) 6 PM Handbell Practice 7 PM Choir Rehearsal
NEXT Thanksgiving & Consecration Sunday! SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School for All Ages 10 AM Worship 11 AM Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner (Fellowship Hall) Decorate the Church for Advent & Christmas 1:30 PM Worship with White Birch 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
Coming Up starting Dec 1: The Advent Season!! |
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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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