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BUMC Mini-Blast - Updates for this Week Monday, December 1, 2025 |
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Sunday, we said "Welcome Advent!" Today, we say, "Welcome December!" We had a mild November, it looks like December is going to throw some weather our way this week. Please see some updates & announcements for this week below. Blessings, Pastor Mary |
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Please Note this Change: BUWF will now go as a group on Thursday, Dec 4th Due to possible weather on Tuesday, the luncheon date was moved to Thursday, Dec 4th. See you Thursday at 10:45 AM for the bus! Contact Sharon Harold with questions (540) 246-4940 |
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Kingsway Apple Tree |
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If you have any last minute gifts for the Kingsway Apple Tree, please bring them to church as soon as you can - we need them by Friday, Dec 5th if at all possible! We can also use gift wrap, Scotch tape, and donations for shipping. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Chamblee. Thank you for your support of this important project! |
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Advent Bible Study begins! Please note the change: Thursday at 10 AM Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus! We will change the date of the start to Thursday at 10 AM due to weather. Thanks!! |
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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus by Andy Langdon and Anne Langford Duncan will be our Advent bible Study. We will meet starting THIS THURS at 10 AM in the Library. Look forward to seeing you to begin our Advent pilgrimage. Everyone is welcome! |
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Would you and your family like to represent our church in the Christmas Parade THIS Saturday, December 6th? Line up is at 3:30 at Bridgewater Foods by Depot St. The parade starts at 4:30 PM. Please check with Susan Gilkeson about decorating the Bus. We have space for 12+ riders and also need folks to walk the parade route and pass out glow sticks & invitations to church! This is a GREAT opportunity to invite people to experience the love of Jesus Christ this Christmas at BUMC. If you can help, contact Susan Gilkeson (ASAP) for more details.
Also, Reach & Relate will have a Hot Chocolate station on the front lawn during the parade, so come by and see us and bring a friend! If you would like to help, contact Jim Tongue. |
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4th Sunday Coffee Planning for Dec & 2026! |
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It was such a blessing to share 4th Sunday Coffee fellowship time together. Several people asked about the schedule is for December 2025 and for 2026. This is the proposed schedule. If you aren't part of these groups and would like to contribute, please just let Karen Chamblee or the church office know. --Karen Chamblee, Lay Leader
January - Faith Bible Sunday School Class February - GIFT Sunday School Class and friends March - SPRC Committee April - Handbell Choir May - Youth Ministry Team June - Administrative Council July - no 4th Sunday Coffee - Church picnic instead! August - Educate and Equip Committee and Sunday School Teachers September - UWF Hope and Faith Circles October - no 4th Sunday Coffee - Consecration Sunday fellowship meal instead! November - Men's breakfast group December - Cantata Christmas cookie reception after the service |
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NEW Sunday School Class in 2026 - "Joyful Journeys" |
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Join us on Sunday mornings beginning January 4th at 9:10am in the New Beginnings Classroom for an open, welcoming, all-ages NEW discussion group that explores how Scripture connects to real-world issues, everyday challenges, and modern life. Bring your questions, your experiences, and your coffee—this is a Sunday school class built on honest conversation, community, and practical faith. We hope to see you there! |
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*Updated* Calendar This Week |
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MON 6:30 PM Bridgewater Ruritan Club (Fellowship Hall)
TUE Moved to Thurs - Advent Bible Study begins (Library) Moved to Thurs - UWF to Camp Overlook for Lunch 6:30 PM Valley Radio Control Flying Club (New Beginnings)
WED 10 AM Prayer Team (Library) 12 PM Lunch & Conversation (BRC Shenandoah Room) 6 PM Handbell Practice (Mt. Solon Commons) 7 PM Choir Practice (Sanctuary)
THUR 10 AM Advent Bible Study begins (Library) 11:15 AM UWF to Camp Overlook for Lunch (see above)
SAT 4:30 PM Bridgewater Christmas Parade Reach & Relate Hot Chocolate Station (Front Lawn) BUMC Bus in the Parade!
NEXT Second Sunday in Advent SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School for all ages 10 AM Worship Service with the Children's Christmas Play! 6:45 PM Zoom Prayer for Youth 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
Please send Robin announcements for the Bulletin/Slides/E-Blast by Wednesday to adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com. Thank you! |
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Call Us : 540-828-0890 |
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