E-Blast!
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Call Us : 540-828-0890 Mail Us : adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com |
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Bridgewater UMC E-Blast Friday, July 4, 2025 |
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Announcements from Pastor Mary |
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Hello everyone!
I trust everyone had a good July 4th holiday celebration. Please take the time to life up prayers for our nation, it's leaders and people. Also, pray for this beautiful thing called Planet Earth--that there might be peace. We used to sing and think about the word, "shalom" more than we do these days. Shalom is an ancient Hebrew word that means more than peace. It means wholeness and completeness. May we experience God's shalom. I took a couple of days off to celebrate July 4th with friends and family. So the E-blast is coming out now! (If you are reading this, you did not miss it!)
Our office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, July 7th. Speaking of July 4th -- we did not take a day off last week, so the Office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, July 7th. Edward will come in for the evening to assist with the Ruritan meeting. We'll be back on Tuesday, usual hours!
Reminder - Trustees meeting on Tuesday, July 8th at 6:00 PM in the Library.
Reach & Relate meeting Wednesday, July 9th at 6:30 PM in the Library.
See below for information about BIBLE SCHOOL (less than a month away), beautiful thank you notes and other organizing notes.
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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Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4: 6-7 |
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Joys and answered prayers Carolyn VanDyck is home from VMRC and doing well. Grayson Byler is doing well and has been released to play sports Thank you God for the love of Jesus, our church, our family and our friends
We give thanks for God's grace and mercy Our Sympathy to the Families of
Sandra Monger - Susan Shifflett's sister
Marlon Foster - HHS Band Director Buddy Hughes - Augusta Co firefighter and EMT Gregg Kiracofe
Bob Hobson - Former Bridgewater Town Superintendent
Current Prayer Concerns Sandi Osgood (friend of Christine Harper) Carolyn Van Dyck Marsh Davis
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Georgia Lee Byerly Grace Fishback Betty Foley Henry and Dorice Graham Casey Hartman Rodney Hildebrand Deidra Hill Barbara Kiracofe Dorothy Lion Doris MacDaniel Shirley Creekbaum Ray Michael Stephany Plecker Mitzi Puffenbarger Joanne Simpkins Bonnie & Tom Snook Sandra Stroud Vic Taylor Nancy Thomas Gary and Marcia TyeryarDonald Usry
Doris Waters
For the people affected by natural disasters, and the people helping them
For all involved in protests around the country
For our nation, the decisions of the new administration, congress and the courts; and may God bless and guide 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
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Worship Volunteers for this Sunday, July 6, 2025 (1st Sun)
Greeters B.J. Jenkins & Bettye Newman Ushers Ed Craun & Marc Craun Reader Cristy Kipps Audio-Visual Scott Ridder Acolytes David Kipps Sanctuary Servers Sue Rexrode |
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Thank you from the Kerns: |
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We want to extend our thanks to our BUMC family for the wonderful luncheon that was held in our honor before our move. We appreciate all of the planning and efforts that went into making it such a wonderful send-off. Thank you also for all of the cards and good wishes. BUMC has been a huge part of our lives these past 35 years, and we will miss you all! We are settling into our new home day by day. Let us know if you are ever in the area. Our new address is: 3321 Cliffstone Blvd. Charlottesville, VA 22911 |
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A Church Directory Update is Coming! |
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Help us update our address directory! For the next few Sundays, we will pass around the ‘latest edition’ & ask you to verify the information that we have for you and your family. If you miss us, feel free to contact the office mid-week. Copies should be available (hard copies & PDF) in early July. |
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BUMC Youth Group |
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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!
!!!!!SAVE THE DATES FOR VBS!!! Vacation Bible School will be August 4 - 7 Dinner from 5-6 PM and VBS from 6-8 PM! Our theme is STEP RIGHT UP! **More Info to Come!**
~Gracen Kelley~ B-UMC Kids Group Me, email gracenkelley123@gmail.com or phone (call, text) 804-867-6143 |
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Step Right Up |
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Sign up sheet is in the breezeway We need Shepherds/Helpers, People to help with Games, Crafts, Story, Music, Serving Dinner/Snacks, and providing food. Specifics are on the sign up sheet. |
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Lawn Party Outreach - Coming Sooooon!! |
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The Bridgewater Lawn Party is coming July 16—19, the Firemen’s Parade is at 7 PM on Friday and the Antique Car & Tractor Parade is 6 PM on Saturday. The Reach & Relate Team leads our church in offering a cold bottle of water, a rest stop (our restrooms are open) and information about our church to our neighbors. If you are able to help, contact Jim Tongue, Reach & Relate Team. |
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Spiritual Gifts & Volunteer Interest Surveys |
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Just a reminder that caring for the gifts that God gives all of us means using those gifts for God’s glory! Please take time to look at our survey—pray about it, complete it, & place it in the collection plate or return it to the church office. |
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Thank you from BRCC |
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On behalf of the SOAR Center at Blue Ridge Community College, we want to thank you for the food donation you shared during the week of finals. This time at college can be especially stressful for our students, and your contribution helped nourish both their bodies and spirits as they focused on completing their exams. Your kindness served as a powerful reminder that our students are surrounded by a caring and supportive community. Thank you for making a meaningful difference when it was needed. |
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July's Birthdays! |
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1 Elizabeth Landes 2 Shannon Harper, Alan Dellinger 4 Nathan Miller 5 Austin Palmer 6 Callie McDorman, Deidra Hill 7 Amanda Taylor 8 Luke Mowery 9 Chuck Rexrode 11 Michael Bennett 12 Anna Kern Towson 13 Tim Leach 15 Jordan McCammon, Dennis Kenney 16 Dave Watcher 17 Tracy Wright, Victor Gomez 18 Molly Wright, Ryan Kiracofe, Kaitlin Click 20 Mitch Palmer, Scott Flora 23 Kari Palmer, Chris Joralemon, Loretta Cubbage 24 Anslee Hardy 26 Betty Coakley 27 Haley Kenney 28 Gloria Hildebrand, Quinn Newman 29 Allen Ruliffson 30 Chloe Kiracofe, Ami Higgs, James Kane |
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Our Calendar This Week |
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THIS 9 AM Sunday School for all ages SUNDAY 10 AM Worship Service 3 PM Choir Room reserved 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
MON 6:30 PM Bridgewater Ruritan Club (Fellowship Hall/Kitchen)
TUE 6 PM Trustees Meeting (Library)
WED 10 AM Prayer Team 6:30 PM Reach & Relate Meeting (Library) 7 PM Choir Practice
THURS 2 PM Wing Fellowship Meal (Fellowship Hall/Kitchen)
NEXT 9 AM Sunday School SUNDAY 10 AM Worship Service 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in |
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Contact Us |
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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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