Bridgewater UMC E-Blast
Friday, May 30, 2025
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Stewardship Moments
1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
The hymn that we sang a few Sundays ago sums it up well: “In Jesus’ name I come to you to share his love as he told me to. He said, ‘Freely, freely, you have received, freely, freely give. Go in my name and because you believe others will know that I live.’” (UMH 389)
Jesus seemed to be always encouraging people to use what they had around them to serve God and other people. Jesus often blessed ordinary people and everyday items to serve God and build up others and communities. Jesus told the parable of the talents teaching his followers to use the gifts, resources and opportunities that God gives them instead of keeping it for themselves or hiding it away (Matthew 25:13-40). Many parts of the Bible speak about care for all of God’s creation--including other people and ourselves. And Jesus says that our joy and our gifts grow when we use them to serve God.
I love the quote from Frederick Buechner that says, The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet. Throughout this summer, we invite you to pray and consider ways to use your gifts and resources here at BUMC and beyond. In Sunday’s bulletin, there will be a Spiritual Gifts and Volunteer Interest Survey. Our hope is that each person that attends BUMC--adults, youth and children--will complete the paper survey or online Google form. Please place completed forms in the offering plate on Sunday mornings or return to the office. Grace & Peace! Pastor Mary
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Announcements from Pastor Mary
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Hello everyone!
Please take the time to read our E-Blast with Church news and opportunities for service below!
Virginia Annual Conference 2025! The Virginia Annual Conference will meet June 11 - 14 in Roanoke, VA. The theme of our conference is a Movement of the Heart,“Movement of the Heart.” The theme focuses on how God transforms us and how God molds and shapes us and allows us to be agents of change in and around our community.
Annual Conference members attending from our church are Karen Chamblee (our Lay Leader), Pastor Mary Dadisman (our Pastor), members Paul & Johna McFarland and Cheryl Reiman and visitor Sharon Harold as Lay Delegates. Pastor Mary will be away June 11th through June 15th.
There is a lot of advance information about Annual Conference available including the 2025 Book of Reports at vaumc.org (please copy/paste or type address into your browser). If you need assistance accessing the information or if you have questions about Annual Conference, the office is available to help!
Tuesday E-Devotions have started... Be on the lookout for "JesusTime" devotions from Joey Capuano in a Tuesday mini-Blast. We pray that these will be a blessing to you and inspire your heart!
Children's Church - There will be no Children's Church this Sunday, June 1st. We would love for your children to experience receiving communion with your family. If anyone is willing to lead this time for our children in the months of June & July, please see Pastor Mary. It is from about 9:15 or 9:20 AM to 11 AM on Sunday mornings. (Our Children's Church staff is away for the summer.)
Remember that Easter wasn't the ending but the beginning!
Let's grow together in 2025! Blessings, Pastor Mary
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!
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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:
Mary Jo Evans (Phil Evans' brother's wife)
Cathy Teeter (Amanda Taylor's grandmother)
Grace Caldera Martin (Christy Smith's mother)
Current Prayer Concerns:
Joe Biden
Donald Brownlee
Walter "Butch" Burke and family (Robin Siegel's uncle)
Dawn Fanella
Gregg Kiracofe
Ann Shower
Betty Wenzel
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation
Georgia Lee Byerly
Grayson Byler
Marc Craun
Grace Fishback
Betty Foley
Henry and Dorice Graham
Casey Hartman
Rodney Hildebrand
Deidra Hill
Barbara Kiracofe
Dorothy Lion
Doris MacDaniel
Ray Michael
Stephany Plecker
Mitzi Puffenbarger
Luther Ramsey
Joanne Simpkins
Bonnie Snook
Sandra Stroud
Vic Taylor
Nancy Thomas
Gary and Marcia Tyeryar
Donald Usry
Doris Waters
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, June 1, 2025 (1st Sun)
Greeters Gloria Roller & Kathi Hemmis
Ushers Paul & Johna McFarland
Reader Johna McFarland
Audio-Visual Tony Mancari
Acolytes David Kipps
Sanctuary Servers Laura & Tony Mancari
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Celebrate Chuck & Dawn Kern This Sunday, June 1st
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This Sunday, June 1st-following the 10am Service for a potluck-style lunch in the BUMC Fellowship Hall
Join us as we celebrate Chuck & Dawn Kern and all the ways they’ve served and inspired our church community! While the Kerns are moving (not too far!), we know we won’t be seeing them quite as often—so let’s gather together to show our appreciation and love.
• Potluck & Social Time – Bring a dish to share! (If you are not able to bring food to share, please come anyway!)
• Children’s Clothing Drive – In honor of Chuck & Dawn, we’ll be collecting new and gently used children's clothing for our Children’s Clothing Closet.
Let’s send the Kerns off with joy, gratitude, and full hearts. See you there!
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Thank you from Don & Jo Ellen Bowman
Thank you to the church family for the prayers and lovely cards sent for the loss of our mother, Doris Bowman.
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Thank You from Dorice & Henry Graham
We appreciate all of your cards and support through our recent move.
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Men’s Prayer Breakfast 5.0—May 31st 8:30 AM
Calling the guys! Our next Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be on Saturday, May 31st at 8:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Jomo Johnson will our guest speaker. R.S.V.P. on the sign-up sheet in the breezeway, online, by phone, or by email. 540-828-0890 adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com.
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Camp Overlook Reminder It’s time to register for camp! Call or email: (540) 269-2267 or campoverlook@gmail.com, or visit campoverlook.com. There are a few brochures left under the BUMC Kids bulletin board
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We love to celebrate the achievement of our graduates!
Please note that we will be Celebrating them on June 8!
If you or someone in your family is graduating from High School and beyond (associates, college, university, grad school, trade school...) please let us know! We would like to have the grad's name, relationship to you, their contact information, name of their school, the degree, and a picture. Please provide the information to Robin in the church office. Congratulations, grads!
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BUMC Youth Group Presents:
Water Wars & BBQ - Coming May 31st
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Hey Bridgewater/Dayton UMC Youth!
Bridgewater UMC Presents: Water Wars & BBQ!
Please Note Change of Date and day due to the weather
Date: Sunday, June 22
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Bridgewater Community Park (Oakdale Park)
Get ready for a splash-filled afternoon of fun!
Join us for:
• An epic water balloon fight
• Slip-n-slide kickball
• All-out super soaker battle
• Games and Music
• Food
After the fun, enjoy a BBQ-style dinner for all guests—families, kids, and friends welcome!
Bring:
• Swimsuits or clothes you don’t mind getting soaked
• Towels
• A fun and friendly spirit!
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!
BUMC would like to welcome Gracen Kelley as the Children's Minister beginning July 1, 2025! You will already recognize Gracen as a familiar face as she is currently in charge of our children's church/nursery program here at BUMC. Gracen has made great connections with the children of BUMC and we are excited to welcome her into this additional role within our church!
Gracen can be contacted through the BUMC Kids Group Me.
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1 Noah Swartzendruber
2 Robert Kenney
3 Dawn Kern
4 Shirley Michael
5 Andrew Miller
6 Sara Lynn McAlister, Ramona Evans
8 Melissa Ruliffson, Kristen Linn
10 Courtney Leach, Freya Faith Higgs
12 Krystal Kenney
13 Christy Smith
15 Michelle Ridder Morrell
16 James Powell
18 Dorice Graham, Alan Hulvey
20 Sydney Leach
21 Drew Smith, Curtis Glover
23 Curtis Shinaberry
24 Debbie Creech, Sue Rexrode
25 Alex Taylor, Stephen Davidson
26 Jace Davidson
27 Wanda Higgs, Rev. Luther Ramsey
29 Melanie Kenney
30 Reese Leach, Stephany Plecker, Jim Higgs, Rex Peters
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THIS Communion Sunday
SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School for all ages
10 AM Worship Service
11:15 AM Potluck Lunch celebrating the Kerns
(Fellowship Hall)
7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
MON 6:30 PM Ruritan Club (Fellowship Hall/Kitchen)
WED 10 AM Prayer Team (Library)
12 PM Lunch & Conversation (BRC Shenandoah Room)
7 PM Choir Practice
THURS 3:30 PM Staff Meeting (Library)
3:30 PM Vocal Cords Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
FRI Project Healing Waters (Fellowship Hall/Kitchen)
SAT Project Healing Waters (Fellowship Hall/Kitchen)
NEXT Graduate Recognition Sunday!
SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School
10 AM Worship Service
7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
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