Bridgewater UMC E-Blast
Friday, April 18, 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!
HOLY WEEK EVENTS
Good Friday Crosswalk - Friday, April 18 - Noon
begins at Bridgewater Presbyterian Church
(sponsored by Bridgewater Area Ministers (BAM))
Walk with Christians from all over Bridgewater carrying a cross through town streets and pausing to read and recall Jesus' journey to the cross from scripture.
Good Friday Service - Friday, April 18 6 PM Sanctuary (NOTE earlier time)
A service that focuses on the seven last words of Jesus from the cross. A service of scripture, song, and prayer.
Holy Saturday - The world waits in silence
Easter Sunday - April 20
We run to the tomb to discover that Christ is risen as he said!
We run from the tomb to rejoice and tell the good news!
--9 AM Sunday School
--10 AM Worship with Sanctuary Choir, Handbells and Brass
--Flowering Cross Bring fresh cut flowers for our flowering cross on the lawn!
Easter Monday - The Office will be closed. UWF Circles will meet.
Thank you to Rev. Jim Tongue for leading us in a Lent study of the Gospel of Mark! Thank you to everyone who attended!
A note for beyond Easter: Pastor Mary will be traveling on the Sunday after Easter, April 27th and the week following. She will be attending two conferences for clergy at The UM Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. We will have a guest speaker on April 27th. More info to come!
Let's grow together in 2025! Blessings, Pastor Mary
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Joys and answered prayers
Stephany Plecker is home (4/11) and doing well
Tim Byerly is home in TX after trip to TN through flood area
Eric Miller (Tim Leach's friend) is doing well
Judy Tongue is doing okay and feeling better
Janice Harper is healing and doing well
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:
Joshua Knight, Judy and Alan Hulvey's relative
Ronald Burgess, son of Rosco Burgess (former Bridgewater town council)
Current Prayer Concerns
Galen Delinger
Gregg Kiracofe
Linda Marriner
Mitzi Puffenbarger
Doris Waters
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation
Georgia Lee Byerly
Don Capuano
Grace Fishback
Betty Foley
Henry and Dorice Graham
Casey Hartman
Rodney Hildebrand
Deidra Hill
Barbara Kiracofe
Dorothy Lion
Doris MacDaniel
Ray Michael
Shirley Michael
Stephany Plecker
Luther Ramsey
Joanne Simpkins
Bonnie Snook
Sandra Stroud
Vic Taylor
Nancy Thomas
Gary and Marcia Tyeryar
Donald Usry
For the people affected by natural disasters and the people helping them
For our nation, the decisions of the new administration, 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
those who are mourning or afraid and for all those fighting cancer
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Worship Volunteers for this Sunday, April 20, 2025 (3rd Sun)
Greeters Jim & Judy Tongue
Ushers Don & Jason Gilkeson
Reader Shadrach Baako-Amponsah
Audio-Visual Mark Kipps
Acolytes Madelyn & Nolan Gilkeson
Sanctuary Servers Kathy Hemmis
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Great news! Our General giving surged in March with the highest monthly giving
since 2020. This positive result is very encouraging. More good news!
Our elevator repair was covered with our service contract!
Thank you for your faithful giving!
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Join us for the 2025 United Women in Faith Spring Banquet
“Be My Neighbor”
Monday, May 19th 2025 @ 6:30pm
featuring guest speaker, Keisha Duncan,
from Our Community Place in Harrisonburg.
*Please sign up on the sheet in the hallway so we can plan accordingly, bring a friend!
* Bring a side dish or dessert to share- meats and drinks will be provided
*We will be collecting toiletries for the clients at Our Community Place
Most Needed Items Include: Shower Products, Dental Hygiene Products, Personal Hygiene Products, and Feminine hygiene products. See below for specific items recommended.
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Toiletries for Our Community Place (OCP)
Our Community Place works alongside ~200 individuals each month facing housing insecurity & poverty by providing meals & resources. Access to hygiene products is a persistent challenge for many of our community members. The United Women in Faith invites you to collect items for OCP:
**shampoo & conditioner
**bars of soap & body wash
**razors & shaving cream
**toothpaste & toothbrushes & stick floss
**deodorant
**lotion & chap stick
**feminine hygiene products
Please place items in the box by the office. If you have questions, contact Kathi Hemmis or Karen Chamblee. Thank you!
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Men's Prayer Breakfast 4.0
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Calling the guys! Save the date our April Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, April 26 at 8:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Jim Harris. Good food, fellowship! R.S.V.P. on the sign up sheet in the breezeway, by phone, or by email. 540-828-0890 adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com.
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Hey Bridgewater/Dayton UMC Youth!
 Date: Friday, May 2nd
 Location: Regal Harrisonburg
 Schedule:
•  Meal @ 5:00 PM
•  Movie @ 6:00 PM
•  Theological Discussion to follow
•  Dismissal @ 8:30 PM
 Movie Options:
• Thunderbolts (action-packed Marvel-style fun)
• Fairy Tale Movie (a whimsical and heartwarming ride)
 Cost:
• $10 for teens for their tickets
• FREE for any guest you bring!
Come hang out, chow down, enjoy a great movie, sip on some milkshakes, and dive deep into meaningful conversation. Bring a friend and let's make it a night to remember!
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!
Thank you guys for a very fun, shall we say EGG-cellent Palm Sunday, with AWESOME Worship, singing, waving and passing out of the palms, hunting for Easter eggs, and a great time of fellowship at our potluck meal! Have a Blessed Holy Week! Remember, a lot can - and does happen - in these seven days!       
Happy Holy Week Blessings!
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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Relay For Life of the American Cancer Society is coming up soon. 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.
Have you ever been told "You have cancer" or taken care of someone who has? Then you are a survivor or caregiver and you're invited to the banquet! The speaker for the banquet is a comedian who is also a survivor. We'd love to have you there!
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20 Hallie Dinkel
23 Colton McDorman
25 Nolan Gilkeson, Zach Davis
26 Rita Davis
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THIS Easter - Resurrection Celebration
SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School
10 AM Worship Service
7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
MON Easter Monday! Office will be closed.
2 PM UWF Circle of Hope (New Beginnings Classroom)
6:30 PM UWF Circle of Love (New Beginnings Classroom)
7 PM UWF Circle of Faith (Amanda Taylor's Home)
WED 10 AM Prayer Team (Library)
2 PM Bridgewater Historical Society Fundraiser Banquet (Fellowship Hall)
6 PM Handbell Practice
7 PM Choir Practice
Sat 8:30 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
Jim Harris, Guest Speaker
NEXT 9 AM Sunday School
SUNDAY 10 AM Worship service
1:30 PM Worship at White Birch Communities
7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
Pastor Mary will be away. (Details TBD)
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