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Bridgewater UMC E-Blast - February 22, 2025 |
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Please continue to share the good news that our worship time is at 10 AM. Keep inviting friends & neighbors to Sunday School at 9 AM & joyful, meaningful worship at 10 AM!
Thankful for last Sunday's worship! We appreciate Rev. Dr. Victor Gomez being with us last Sunday with his message to remember to "keep your fork" because the best is yet to come. He reminded us to keep making disciples of Jesus Christ, to keep inviting people to the love of God.
This Sunday, we will focus on the Sermon on the Mount from Luke chapter 6.
Coming in Worship: March 2 - Communion Sunday
Wed, March 5th - Ash Wednesday - the Season of Lent begins with an Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary
March 9 - YOUTH SUNDAY! & 1st Sunday in Lent
Let's grow together in 2025! Blessings, Pastor Mary
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The Men's Prayer Breakfast was such a success that we're going to do it again! It will be on Saturday, March 1, at 8:30 AM. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Doug Forrester who will speak on the topic, "New and Creative Ways to Connect to your Community Through Missions." If you want to participate you can sign up online, in the office, or by calling or emailing the office at 540-828-0890 or adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com. |
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper |
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Joys and answered prayers -Thank you God for the love of Jesus, our church, our family and our friends -We give thanks for God's grace and mercy
Prayers of sympathy for the family of: Chris Clinard Glen Goetz Current Prayer Concerns
Susan Henry & Dorice Graham Janice Harper Jim & Debbie Harris Marsha Hildebrand Jerry Judy Gregg Kiracofe For the people affected by natural disasters - the CA fires, hurricane floods in NC and other states, ice and snow storms
For our nation, the decisions of the new administration, the congress and the courts; and may God bless America For peace in Ukraine and the Middle East and for all of the people living there May there be peace on earth, and may it begin with us For Bridgewater UMC - for growth in spirit and faith For all of the active duty members of our armed forces, for veterans and for our first responders Our children and grandchildren and our families and friends For college, high school, middle school and elementary students - for their learning and grades For better health and more strength. For successful medical treatments For patience. For strength to spread the gospel even when it's hard 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 For people and families dealing with depression and anxiety, with mental illness and with addiction For less death in our family, for peace and grace in facing grief and loss Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Danielle Bennington Georgia Lee Byerly Don Capuano Grace Fishback Joanne Fisher Betty Foley Mary Glover Rodney Hildebrand Deidra Hill Barbara Kiracofe Dorothy Lion Doris Mac Daniel Ray Michael Shirley Michael Rev Luther and Dot Ramsey Joanne Simpkins Bonnie Snook Sandra Stroud Vic Taylor Nancy Thomas Marcia and Gary Tyeryar Donald Usry |
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Worship Volunteers for this Sunday, February 23 (4th Sun)
Greeters Chuck & Sue Rexrode Ushers Kathi Hemmis & Johna McFarland Reader Dan Plecker Audio-Visual Scott Ridder Acolytes Sydney & Reese Leach Sanctuary Servers Don & Sue Gilkeson |
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Choir Notes from Joan Kenney
Easter Seasonal Choir Opportunity - Join us!
Children's Choir for Palm Sunday |
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A Thank You From Mission Central Children's Clothes Closet: Dear Bridgewater UMC Family, I just wanted you to know how much your support & your generous gifts to the Childrens Clothes Closet mean to so many. We truly appreciate all you do. Gods Blessings to All. Sincerely, Artie Frederick/Director |
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The Wing fellowship is thankful for the support of the congregation. We currently have 11 student that we encourage.
We will sponsor a Pop-Up Food Pantry on campus at BC on February 28 from 3-6 PM. Please consider donating bananas or mandarins. When the list is full, we will accept monetary donations towards other items. The service fraternity APO is collecting food for us this time also. Thank you for your prayers for this ministry to feed the students. |
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BUMC Financial Snapshot Month End |
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Year to Date Month End January 31, 2025 General & Designated Fund Income: 25, 989 General & Designated Fund Expenses: $29,571 Difference: ($3,583)
We were down for the month, but remember we had one Sunday off due to the weather. |
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DUMBUM Youth News! from Jomo Johnson |
Upcoming Youth Service Opportunities & Events!
Every Sunday at 7:00 PM! Don't 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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Hi, BUMC kiddos, friends, and families!
What's coming up!
If you would like any additional information about things, contact Joey via email at joeycapuano@gmail.com, by phone at (540) 421-4169, or through our Group Me app. You can also ask to be included in our Group Me app if you aren't already!
March 16th Combined Sunday School - Johnna McFarland, Pastor Mary, and Joey will be planning a Holy Trinity - themed Saint Patrick's Day Inter - Generational Sunday School Class.
April - An AWESOME month!
1.) Sun, April 13 Palm Sunday Service The children will be participating in the palm Procession and singing with the adult choir with songs where we can proclaim Hosanna!
2.) Also Sun, April 13 - Easter Egg Hunt & BUMC Community Potluck Dinner at Oakdale Park - At 4:00 PM on Palm Sunday afternoon, all children are invited to Oakdale Park (shelter # TBD) for a fantastic Easter Egg Hunt! The DUMBUM Youth Group will be hiding these goodies, so we know there will be good hiding places! - At 5:00 PM, following the Easter Egg Hunt (shelter #3), all BUMC community members, friends, and family are 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!
May: Sunday, May 11: Mother's Day Service
- Be on the lookout for plans for our Mother's Day Service, where children will get to play an important role, including in Music!
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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New @ BRC Opening Minds through Art Program seeking volunteers! |
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Are you passionate about art and eager to make a meaningful connection with others? Bridgewater Retirement Community is seeking volunteers to join our Opening Minds through Art (OMA) program, an innovative, evidence-based art-making initiative designed for individuals living with dementia. OMA offers a unique opportunity for creative self-expression and social engagement for people with Alzheimers and other forms of dementia, all in a supportive, failure-free environment. Bridgewater Retirement Community will be hosting an OMA volunteer training on Wednesday, February 19th, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the BRC Houff Community Center (Alexander Mack A Room). If youre interested in participating or learning more, please reach out to Laura Powell at 540-828-2682 or Lpowell@brcliving.org |
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February is Heart Havens Month Here's how to help: |
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Relay For Life of the American Cancer Society is coming up. Funds raised support cancer research and services for patients with cancer and their loved ones. This year's theme for our local Relay For Life is Carnival for a Cure. For more information about what Relay For Life is and how you can get involved contact Robin in the office. |
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This Week's Birthdays! |
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18 Gloria Roller, John Briggs 20 Macey Early, Bryan Lescanec 23 Bonnie Snook
24 Jerry Hemmis 25 Karen Ridder 26 Abby Eanes, Matthew Williams 27 Emery June Robinson, Hannah Intemann Flora 28 Bobbi Watcher
March 1 Chuck Kern, Ethan Kipps |
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Our Calendar This Week |
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THIS 9 AM Sunday School SUNDAY 10 AM Worship Service 1 PM Girl Scouts' World Thinking Day (Fellowship Hall) 1:30 PM Worship at White Birch Communities 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
WED 10 AM Prayer Team (Library) 6 PM Handbell Practice 7 PM Choir Rehearsal
THURS 12 PM Stewardship Committee Meeting (El Charros)
SAT 8:30 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
NEXT 9 AM Sunday School SUNDAY 10 AM Worship service 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in |
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