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E-Blast Friday, September 29, 2023 |
World Communion Sunday! |
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Sincere thanks for all the positive comments about our three week "Revival: Faith as John Wesley Lived It" sermon series! There is much more to be told about his life and ministry - fun and meaningful stories. We will "put a pin in it" for now and may "double back" after the first of the year!
Sunday's next stop is World Communion Sunday!
World Communion Sunday is one of my favorite Sundays. The intentional thought of the celebration of communion starting at the International dateline in the Pacific Islands of Tonga and Samoa and ending at the end of the day somewhere in New Zealand has always fascinated me. Psalm 113:3 says: "From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised."
On Sunday, our theme is "Being a Guest in the World." Jesus is the host at the communion table, and he was often a guest in people's homes and lives. What if the church, instead of seeing ourselves as the host, took on the posture of a guest to the world's people?
Our scripture focus is: Philippians 2:1-13 and Matthew 21:23-32. It can be found here: https://lectionary.library.
Join us this Sunday in person or online! You can access our live stream from the website (www.bridgewaterumc.com). Click on "Sermons" and then "Live Steam." Here is the link: www.bridgewaterumc.com/
Come be found by the ONE who seeks you,
Pastor Mary |
Worship Volunteers! Thank you for Serving! |
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Sunday's Worship Volunteers |
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Greeters 8:30 AM - BJ Jenkins & Bettye Newman 11 AM – Sandra Stroud & Kathi Hemmis
Ushers 8:30 AM - Bill & Sara Walton 11 AM – Dennis Rawley & Sam Wright
Readers 8:30 AM – Johna McFarland 11 AM - Christy Kipps
Audio Visual 8-30 AM - Marc Craun 11 AM – Scott Ridder
Acolytes 8:30 AM – Madelyn & Nolan 11 AM – David Kipps
Bus Ministry 8:30 Am – Chuck Kern 11 AM - Chuck Kern |
Worship Volunteers - Oct 8 |
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Greeters 8:30 AM - Paul & Johna McFarland
11AM - Jim & Judy Tongue
8:30 AM - Ed Craun & Marc Craun 11 AM – Taylor Family
Readers 8:30 AM – Ed Craun 11 AM - Jim & Judy Tongue
Audio Visual 8:30 AM - Marc Craun 11 AM – Scott Ridder
Acolytes 8:30 AM - Madelyn & Nolan 11 AM - Taylor Family
Bus Ministry 8:30 AM - Fontaine Canada 11 AM - Dwight Campbell |
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New Life for Your Upper Room |
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The Memory Wing at BellAire at Stoneport would like your gently used devotional materials (Upper Room or others) for the residents to use. Please put any booklets you'd like to donate in the tub on the bottom shelf, under the quilts. Thank you! |
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United Women in Faith News |
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The October meeting will be a joint meeting of all the Circles on October 16 at 6:30. We will enjoy a Pot Luck Salad meal. All women of the church are invited to attend. Delores Reid will be our speaker, sharing information about the Medical Supply Closet serving the Harrisonburg/Rockingham area and housed at Lacey Springs UMC. For more information call Becky Downey at 540-383-2664. |
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DUM BUM Youth News |
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Good morning, DUMBUMs! We have a major fundraiser coming up so read below for more info! _________________________ OLD NEWS: If you haven't yet, follow us on Insta @dumbumyouth! _________________________ UPCOMING NEWS: Friday, October 6: Making Soup for Dayton Days!!- We will be meeting at DUMC's kitchen at 5pm to use soup donations (read below for more info on that!) and make our famous veggie soup! Dinner is provided so SIGN UP HERE!! Saturday, October 7: Selling Soup at Dayton Days!!- All hands on deck!! I know this is TA's Hoco BUT we have early shifts as well, so that you will have plenty of time to get your hair and makeup done before the dance! Shifts start at 6:30am and run for 1.5-2 hours! Please Please please mark your calendars to help, even just for a little bit! SIGN UP HERE FOR SHIFTS!! _________________________ OTHER NEWS: We are taking soup donations! If you would like to make a pot of vegetable soup, donate cans of veggies, or even raw veggies, WE WILL TAKE THEM! There will be a box for canned donations in the narthex at DUMC and in the breezeway at BUMC. Soup donations and fresh veggies can be dropped off at BUMC on Tuesday, October 3, Thursday, October 5, or at DUMC on Friday, October 6! Text me if you plan on dropping off soup or veggies during any of those times!! For those that are making soup to donate, PLEASE NO MEAT!! Our soup needs to be vegetarian, but beef/chicken broth is fine- just no actual chunks of meat in the soup! _________________________ And as always, what's coming up! LOOKING AHEAD: 10/6/23: Making Soup for Dayton Days SIGN UP HERE! 10/7/23: Dayton Days!! SIGN UP HERE!! 10/14/23: Dayton Days Rain Date 10/26/23: Empty Bowls @ 6pm @ BRCC 11/??/23: Loads of Love 11/11/23: Operation Christmas Child Packing Party 12/8-9/23: Christmas Lock-In!
Love, Whitney |
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Happy Birthday!! Sept 29-Oct 6 |
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Birthdays Bradley Ridder (29) Tammy Balser ((29) Don Craun (1) Brian Hulvey (2) Chelsea McCammon Croushorn (2) Doug Sharpe (2) Krista Kane (3) Jerry Snyder (3) Parker Gilkeson (4) Mittzie Puffenberger (6) Dan Breeden (6) Sara Rieman (6)
Happy Anniversary to: Greg & Barbara Kiracofe (5) |
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Socks and Underwear for the Children's Clothes Closet |
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The number of families who are now visiting the Children's Clothes Closet at Mission Central is now over 950 total. Because of this we are finding that clothing and socks and underwear are going quickly. (They are allowed to get 2 pairs of underwear and socks at a visit.)
With "Back to School" sales currently going on at many of the stores, many with packages of socksa nd underwear on sale as well as packs that contain bonus pairs, I felt that this was a good time to highlight this need.
They are in need of both boys and girls sizes 4 to 14/16 (girls) and 4 to 18/20 boys for the underwear all sizes of socks. They said the boys particularly like the higher socks. Please place these items in the marked pink bin that is located in the hallway (under the quilts).
Thank you for your support of this vital ministry! if you prefer to make a donation instead, please make your checks payable to the Children's Clothing Closet with socks and underwear in the memo and we will do the shopping. Questions?? Contact Dawn Kern at 540-246-9478 or dfkrdms61@aol.com . |
It's Operation Christmas Child Collection Time!!! |
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We will be collecting items for the next 8 weeks and will have our packing party on November 11. This is a great project for our church, and these boxes make lots of children very happy! We will need the following items: 600 pencils 400 black ink pens 100 small balls 100 boxes of crayons 100 girl “wow” gifts* 100 wash cloths 100 boy “wow” gifts* 200 matchbox cars 100 small coloring books 100 small note pads 50 girl hair items 100 bars of soap 100 pencil sharpeners 100 soap holders 100 toothbrushes 100 toothbrush holders 100 glue sticks 100 jump ropes Packs of stickers *”wow” gifts could include small stuffed animals, dolls, musical instruments, interactive toy, puppets, hats, jewelry, markers, books, craft items, etc. ~Johna McFarland |
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Dear BUMC Friends, I sincerely appreciate and thank you for your continuing prayers, cards, texts, calls, and all other expressions of love and concern during my long ordeal with shingles on the cornea of my eye. My vision is much improved and the pain is manageable. Thanks be to God! ~Ramona Evans |
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Breakfast Buffett
Sunday, October 22, 9:30-11AM Fellowship Hall
Menu: Biscuits and Gravy, Breakfast Casseroles, Pastries, Fruit Coffee and Juice
Sponsored by Faith Bible Class - Donations will go to paving the BUMC parking lot. |
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The SPRC invites you to join us for doughnut holes, juice and coffee in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, October 8th following the 8:30 AM service and before the start of Sunday School as we share our appreciation to Pastor Mary for all that she does for our BUMC family. You are invited to bring her a card so you can share your best wishes - we will have a basket available. If you are unable to attend the coffee time, please drop off your cards in the church office. Thank you! - Dawn Kern, SPRC Chair |
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