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Call Us : 540-828-0890 Mail Us : adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com |
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Bridgewater UMC E-Blast January 3, 2025 Updated with Corrected Information |
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Updated information: --SPRC Meeting Tuesday Night is at 6 PM (Not 7 PM) --Children's Ministry News added --Doris MacDaniel added to Prayer List Happy New Year! |
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A Prayer for the New Year 2025 |
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God of the ages, you have blessed us with another year.
drink when you were thirsty, and clothes when you were naked.
Adaptation of a prayer by the Rev. Kevin B. Smalls, go to http://www.umc.org/what-we- |
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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!
Wow! Wow! Wow! Glory to God in the highest and peace to all people on earth!
Dear Friends, We certainly "pulled out all the stops" in worship this Christmas! Thank you to all of our musicians, singers, children, and all of our hearts together joining in praise to our God and telling the story once again of Jesus' birth! Thank you! If you were not able to join us or you want to share our service(s) with someone else, they are posted on our YouTube page!
Worship in January is all about beginning a new year focused again on God & following Jesus! We will start with Epiphany Sunday, celebrating the arrival of the Magi presenting their gifts to Jesus. We will share in Holy Communion. Later in the month (TBA) will will have a service to renew our baptism and our membership vows. Let's grow together in 2025!
Blessings, Pastor Mary
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Joys and Answered Prayers Tom & Bonnie Snooks 50th Wedding Anniversary on Dec 22 Wayne Kipps (Mark Kipps father) is home Marie Chaplins 100th Birthday Jan 14 Bob Gaines' 100th Birthday Jan 25 Thanks for God's grace and mercy
Prayers of Sympathy for the Family of Harold Burkholder
Current Prayer Concerns Georgia Lee Byerly Sierra Coakley Rodney Hildebrand Wayne Kipps Gregg & Barbara Kiracofe Doris MacDaniel McCraine Family Whitney Reusser Bonnie Snook Donald Usry Terri Vance
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Danielle Bennington Don & Judy Capuano Grace Fishback Joanne Fisher Betty Foley Glen Goetz Henry & Dorice Graham Rodney Hildebrand Deidra Hill Barbara Kiracofe Dorothy Lion Doris MacDaniel Ray Michael Shirley Michael Rev Luther & Dot Ramsey Joanne Simpkins Sandra Stroud Vic Taylor Nancy Thomas Marcia & Gary Tyeryar
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 People of N. Carolina, Florida, & states affected by storms Bridgewater UMC - for growth in spirit & faith Active duty armed forces, veterans, & first responders Our children, grandchildren, families, and friends Students at all levels - for their learning & 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 Families dealing with depression, anxiety, mental illness & addiction Less death in our family, peace & grace in facing grief & loss |
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Start the New Year 2025 with Bible Study & New Member Class
What does it mean to be United Methodist? Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, & Witness! Starting in January 2025, we will be offering the Bible Study The Disciples Path by Jim Harnish. Everyone is welcome! Time and date to be determined by YOU! If needed, we will offer a day class and an evening class. Please sign up in the breezeway, or let the office know of your interest and your availability. Blessings! Here comes 2025! |
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Breakfast Fundraiser for Ronney & Betty Cornwell Tomorrow! Saturday, January 4th 7:30 AM to 11 AM Mt Crawford Ruritan Club |
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The Mt. Crawford Ruritan's are sponsoring a breakfast fundraiser for Ronny & Betty Cornwell, who suffered a fire loss of their home. The breakfast will be Saturday, January 4th from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Mt. Crawford Ruritan Club. All proceeds will benefit the Cornwell's. Breakfast is by free will offering. The menu is scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage gravy, biscuits, fruit, orange juice and coffee. Thank you!! |
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Marie Chaplin will be celebrating her 100th birthday on January 14th! Lets shower her with at least that many cards! Her address at BRC is: 302 N. Second St. AL 121 Bridgewater, VA 22812 |
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DUMBUM Youth News! from Jomo Johnson |
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January Theme: "7 Things Lesson" Series
Jan 16th (Thu): Youth Night @ Dayton UMC, 5 PM to 7 PM Lesson 2 of 7 Things
Jan 30th (Thu): Youth Night at Bridgewater, 5 PM to 7 PM Lesson 3 of 7 Things.
Every Sunday at 7:00 PM! Dont forget our check-in Zoom every Sunday at 7:00 PM. Contact Jomo if you need the link!
Blessings, Jomo (240) 328-5847 dumbumyouth@gmail.com |
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Children's Ministry News! from Joey Capuano |
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Hello everyone!! Tiny Tims and our Prayer has been answered! God blessed us, everyone! with an AWESOME Christmas Childrens Program, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day with our families & friends! Thank you all for your amazing support of our Childrens Ministry! With an active Childrens Ministry, we know we have a bright future as a faith family!
Here are some preliminary plans for 2025! Stay tuned! :)
January: HAPPY NEW YEAR BLESSINGS!
Skating into the New Year! This coming Saturday, January 11th at 2:00 PM, we will go ice skating at Generations Park in Bridgewater. Get those thick socks and warm clothes ready!
February: Sun, Feb 9 - Love Service
The children will be singing as we present a Love Service with Bible Songs about Love. What better way to celebrate Valentines Day? (We will be rehearsing in portions of Sunday School Jan & Feb; and work with our Sunday School teachers.)
Coming in April: An AWESOME month!
1.) Sun, Apr 13 Palm Sunday! The children will participate in the palm procession & sing with the adult choir. Hosanna!
2.) Sun, Apr 13 4:00 PM - Easter Egg Hunt & Community Potluck Dinner at Oakdale Park - All children are invited to Oakdale Park (shelter # TBD) for a fantastic Easter Egg Hunt! - At 5:00 PM, everyone is invited to our Pre - Easter Potluck Dinner. This will be such a fun way to start out our spring break for Rockingham County Public School kiddos and families, and we just want a way to celebrate Easter together. this way, families can celebrate Easter as a Church and then be free to travel and / or celebrate the actual Easter weekend in their own ways. We will invite all community members to bring a dish / food / beverage item to share!
As Pastor Mary always says, GOD IS GOOD! Lets continue to share THIS MOST AWESOME TRUTH with all the world!
As always, your friend in Faith, Hope, and Love, Joey |
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Clothes Closet Update - HUGE Thanks!! |
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The generosity of our congregation & whole community has been overwhelming! To date, BUMC has donated 90 pairs of pjs, sleepers, or pj pants to the Closet! We also donated coats, socks, underwear and other miscellaneous clothing items plus toys and personal care items for the moms. The Circle of Hope assembled 310 treat bags that were given to the children during December. Through the Cracked Pillar's Giving Tree, over 50 coats, 50 sets of pj's & sleepers, and 50 packs of underwear have been donated along with some socks, diapers, wipes, and toys. You all have truly made a difference in the lives of these children! We currently have 1,400 families registered at the Childrens Clothes Closet with an average of 400 families visiting per month so the need is great. Thank you for answering the call to spread the love of Christ this Christmas season as well as throughout the year. God bless! ~~Dawn Kern |
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An Opportunity to Serve: Help BRC Residents Go to Chapel |
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We have received word from Laura Powell that Bridgewater Retirement Community is in need of volunteers to help residents in wheelchairs attend chapel on Sunday afternoons. No experience required -- BRC will train. The need right now is especially this Sunday, January 5th, and the 12th, & 19th. A brief Wheelchair Training starts 3 PM at Lantz Chapel. Vespers is at 4 PM and you will be done by 5 PM. If you are interested, please contact the Church Office (adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com or 828-0890) or sign up in the breezeway. Let's see if we can help meet this need! Thank you! Pastor Mary |
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Happy January Birthdays!! |
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1 Joan Kenney, Johna McFarland, Glenda Deaton 14 Marie Chaplin, Nancy Puffenbarger |
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Our Calendar This Week |
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THIS Epiphany Sunday SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School 10 AM Worship with Holy Communion 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
MON 6:30 PM Ruritan Club (Fellowship Hall)
TUES 6 PM Staff-Parish Relations Committee (Faith Class) 6:30 PM Valley Radio Control Flying Club (New Beginnings)
WED 10 AM Prayer Team (Library) 6 PM Handbell Practice 7 PM Choir Rehearsal
THUR 3:30 PM Staff Meeting (Library)
NEXT SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School 10 AM Worship 7 PM Youth Zoom |
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Call Us : 540-828-0890 |
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