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Call Us : 540-828-0890 Mail Us : adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com |
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Bridgewater UMC E-Blast - Saturday, March 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!
This Sunday - March 23rd - We will continue our Lenten Sermon Series, "Words of Life: Jesus and the Ten Commandments." We will receive five new members into our congregation: Joey Capuano, Casey Hartman, Claude Martell, Rex Peters and Ruth Peters. Please lift them UP in prayer!
Sundays in Lent at 11:15 AM - New Bible Study Opportunity! MARK: The Fastest Gospel - Rev. Jim Tongue will be leading a Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark starting. It will be held in the Fellowship Hall for one-half hour every Sunday 11:15 - 11:45 AM. One of Mark's favorite words is "Immediately," so the Bible Study will start "immediately after worship" and continue for 6 weeks through the season of Lent. No sign up needed, just join us. If you want to "read ahead" read through Mark's Gospel in your Bible.
HUGE Thanks to Children's Ministry & Reach & Relate for our Intergenerational Sunday School last Sunday (March 16th). I hope you learned something new or had a good conversation. We have clover plants available for adoption if you would like one! May the road rise to meet you... may the wind be always at your back...
Please note: There is no potluck planned for this Sunday (March 23rd) after church. (There was one advertised that has been cancelled.) The next potluck is Palm Sunday evening at 5:00 PM at Oakdale Park-- after our Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone invited!!
Let's grow together in 2025! Blessings, Pastor Mary |
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We are planning another Men's Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, March 29, at 8:30 AM. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Jim Tongue who will speak on "The Town and Country Church." Please bring a breakfast food to share and a friend!! RSVPs are helpful so we know who to look for! Sign up on the sheet in the breezeway, calling or emailing the office at 540-828-0890 or adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com or just come! |
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Joys and answered prayers Janet O'Neal is better and going home (BJ Jenkins' cousin) Marriage of Michael and Samantha Palmer in Florida 3/15Thank 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: Dan Brubaker (Lynn Brubaker's father, Lindsay Robinson's grandfather) Joann Fisher Phillip Henley (Kim Miller's brother) Current Prayer Concerns
For the people affected by natural disasters - the CA, SC, NC fires, hurricane floods in NC and other states, and tornados.
For our nation, the decisions of the new administration, congress and the courts; and may God bless AmericaFor 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
those who are mourning or afraid and for all those fighting cancer
Janey Abbott (Judy Tongue's sister)
Donald Brownlee, Jr.
Janice Harper
Jim & Debbie Harris
Gregg Kiracofe
Mick Leach (Tim Leach's father)
Rick Ours
Stephany Plecker
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Georgia Lee Byerly Don Capuano Grace Fishback Joanne Fisher Betty Foley Mary Glover Henry and Dorice Graham Casey Hartman Rodney Hildebrand Deidra Hill Barbara Kiracofe Dorothy Lion Doris MacDaniel Ray Michael Shirley Michael Luther Ramsey Cheryl Reiman Joanne Simpkins Bonnie Snook Sandra Stroud Vic Taylor Nancy Thomas Gary and Marcia TyeryarDonald Usry
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Worship Volunteers for this Sunday, March 23 (4th Sun)
Greeters Leach Family Ushers Dick & Janice Harper Reader Dawn Kern Audio-Visual Scott Ridder Acolytes Sydney & Reese Leach Sanctuary Servers Don & Sue Gilkeson |
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Thank you Note |
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Thank you from Becky Downey: A heartfelt thank you for the many cards and calls during the recent loss of my fiancé, Mark Lotts. I felt your compassion, concern and prayers. |
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Lost & Found - Are these yours? :) |
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We have some items which have been found around the church which could be picked up by their owners. Aside from what's pictured below, Mary has a set of two keys (maybe a house key?) and there are several umbrellas, a glove, and a sweater on the coat rack. Please reclaim any items which are yours. |
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Hey Bridgewater/Dayton UMC Youth!
Get ready for an awesome evening of fun and fellowship! Join us for Bowling, Games, and Devotion at Ruby's Arcade in Harrisonburg, VA on Thursday, April 3rd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Here’s what you need to know:
We’ll have a blast bowling, playing games, and finishing up with a time of devotion and reflection. Don't miss out—it's going to be a great time of fun, food, and faith!
Zoom Check-in Every Sunday at 7 PM Don't forget our check-in Sunday evenings at 7 PM. Contact Jomo if you need the link!
Blessings, Jomo Johnson (240) 328-5847 dumbumyouth@gmail.com |
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Hi, BUMC kiddos, friends, and families!
Children's Choir Practice for Palm Sunday starts this Sunday, March 23, from 9:30 - 9:45 AM in the choir room. These practices will be every Sunday from now until Palm Sunday, April 13, so even if you can't come for certain weeks, we invite you to come whenever you can! All Children are welcome!
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!
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!
As always, your friend in Faith, Hope, and Love, Joey |
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The Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department Pork Barbeque Sandwich Sale is this Friday and Saturday, March 21 & 22. On Friday the sale starts at 3:00 PM. On Saturday it starts at 8:00 AM (if they have any left from Friday.) If they sell out on Friday, they will not have extra sandwiches Saturday morning. Upcoming dates for sandwich sales are: April 11 & 12, and May 9 & 10. |
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Faithfully Embracing Autism featuring Alexandra Jackman Event Details: |
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Chordially Yours of the Shenandoah Valley, a 30-member professional choir under the direction of artistic director Scott Zane Smith, presents their spring concert, “It’s a Lovely Day” on Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-11, at Linville Creek Church of the Brethren in Broadway. Our one-hour concert consists of sacred and secular music, with many familiar tunes. We will also be featuring guest artists Leslie Bradley Alger Celebrate Mother’s Day with us! Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 11 at 3 p.m. For more information, find us on Facebook, @ Chordially Yours of the Shenandoah Valley. |
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The Acton Children's Business Fair is on Saturday May 17th at 9 AM - 1PM at Milmont Greenhouses in Waynesboro. This is a great opportunity for kids (ages 6-14) to create a product, develop a brand, and experience being an entrepreneur for a day. Attendees can support young entrepreneurs and find unique gifts at this open-air market. The event is free. For further information brochures are available under the BUMC Kids bulletin board. |
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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. The biggest fundraiser for our Relay For Life is the Live Auction. It happens earlier in the day prior to the Relay event. If anyone has items they would like to donate they can be brought to Robin in the office prior to May 1. |
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This Week's Birthdays! |
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23 Becky Downey 25 Molly Early 26 Kemper Dadisman, Philipa Effah 27 Cathy Teeter 28 Kendall Ruliffson |
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Our Calendar This Week |
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THIS 9 AM Sunday School SUNDAY 10 AM Worship Service & Welcoming of New Members 11:15 AM The Fastest Gospel Bible Study (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 Practice
SAT 8:30 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
NEXT 9 AM Sunday School SUNDAY 10 AM Worship service 11:15 AM Mark: The Fastest Gospel (Fellowship Hall) 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in |
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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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