E-Blast!
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Call Us : 540-828-0890 Mail Us : adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com |
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Bridgewater UMC E-Blast Saturday, February 7, 2026 |
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A Note from Pastor Mary |
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Hello Everyone!
After 2 weeks away from worship, we plan to be in church tomorrow!! The forecast looks cold but clear. We have worked to clear the sidewalks and the parking. A couple of our men were out this week working to clear a path to the ramp to the back door. If we need the outside elevator, we can use that. All that being said: please still use your best judgement for coming to church tomorrow. You know you best. We would love to see you but we don't want anyone to get hurt. Tomorrow's worship is all about being the light of the world. We will celebrate Holy Communion and we will celebrate February Birthdays. We will receive our SOUPER BOWL offering -- a "loud offering" of coins and a "soft" offering of bills and checks to go to the Interfaith Food Pantry. Also, drop by the Fellowship Hall for a coffee/hot chocolate and treats, and if you would like to give an offering to help our International College Students, you may do so. It will be a GREAT time to be together and remember that God is with us, always.
There will also be a Confirmation Interest meeting in the Youth Room at 9:00 AM.
And, as always, see below for what is coming up.
Hope to see you tomorrow! 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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In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. ~ Psalm 18:6 |
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Joys and answered prayers Our two new staff - Wyatt Smith, Music Director, and James Kiser, Choir Director
Tony Mancari is recovering well at home Edward Stoops is recovering well at home Thank you God for the love of Jesus, for our church, our families and our friends
We give thanks for God's grace and mercy
Current Prayer Concerns
For the people affected by catastrophic flooding in Mozambique and violence in Nigeria
Protection for the Walk For Peace Group monks
For everyone struggling with the storm - for those who died, whose homes and businesses were damaged, who are without power, and who can't get out. For safety, patience, and peace.
Peace in my life, my family, with our neighbors and throughout the world
For our nation to step back from greed, injustice, fear, and hatred
For our government leaders to act with love. For wisdom for all our leaders, especially our president For protection for our elected officials, to protect President Trump and his family For your will, not our will, to be done For those who cannot read For those who are struggling with financial problems Help us to be servants to each other, our neighbors, and the world. Help us to become better people and Christians and to have more faith That our families will become closer to God and for clarity in seeing God's will For Bridgewater and other college students - for discipline and for those taking exams For safe travels for our families For strength and health and healing for our families, for those who are sick For victims of abuse of all kinds For comfort for those dealing with illness and loss and those awaiting surgery That this day be good and tomorrow better For those dealing with mental illness and addiction
Tony Mancari Edward Stoops Deacon Whitson
Greg Hansbrough
Vic Taylor
Dorothy Lion
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Dick Boyd Betty Coakley Grace Fishback Betty Foley Henry and Dorice Graham Janice Harper Casey Hartman Rodney Hildebrand Deidra Hill Judy Hulvey Barbara Kiracofe Chloe Leach Shirley Creekbaum Ray Michael Kim Miller Mitzi Puffenbarger Joanne Simpkins Bonnie and Tom Snook Sandra Stroud Nancy Thomas Gary and Marcia TyeryarDonald and Ginger Usry
Doris Waters
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Worship Volunteers for this Sunday, February 8, 2026 (2nd Sun)
Greeters Paul & Johna McFarland Ushers Taylor Family Reader Ed Craun Audio-Visual Tony Mancari Acolytes Taylor Family Sanctuary Servers Chuck & Sue Rexrode Bus Driver Dick Harper |
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One Last Word from the VA Conference UMC Advocate -
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Treats this Sunday before church Sunday Treats in the Fellowship Hall from 8:30-9:40! |
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Souper Bowl Sunday is this Sunday February 8! Gather your change for our LOUD COLLECTION. As always paper money and checks (made out to BUWF) are most welcome. The donations will go to the Bridgewater Interfaith Food Pantry. |
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Celebrate Shrove Tuesday on February 17th with a delicious pancake fundraiser from 5:006:30 PM!
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter. Join us for our Ash Wednesday Service on February 18 at 7 PM. |
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A special thank you from Georgia Lee's sons |
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New Bible Study "These Words of Mine" is starting soon! Jim Tongue will be leading a study focused on the teachings of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew. The first meeting will be on Sunday, February 22, at 11:15AM meeting in the Fellowship Bible Classroom on the 2nd floor (Due to Pictorial Directory photos being taken in the Fellowship Hall) Sign up on the sign-up sheet in the breezeway |
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Our Lent Bible will be An Unlikely Lent: Extraordinary People of the Easter Story by Rachel Billups. We will meet on Tuesdays at 10 AM in the library starting on February 24th. This will give you a new perspective on Lent. |
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New Pictorial Directory is Coming! Done by the Portrait Café Don’t forget our photo shoot for our *new* pictorial directory. Will be on February 22 and 23! Individual Reminders will be upcoming. |
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NEW Sunday School Class - "Joyful Journeys" |
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Join us on Sunday mornings 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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Bridgewater UMC Youth Announcements |
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Every Sunday: 6:45 p.m. Prayer for Teens — Parents’/Adults Zoom Gathering 7:00 p.m. Youth Zoom Check-in!
Blessings, Jomo Johnson (240) 328-5847 dumbumyouth@gmail.com |
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Hi, BUMC kiddos, friends, and families!
Join us for Children's Church every Sunday! Children’s Church is worship & Christian education for kids during part of the worship service. It is led by our amazing leaders Gracen, Rea, & Malachi. Children may attend worship through the Children’s Message & then go to Children’s Church on the first floor with our leaders. ~OR~ Children are always welcome to stay in the sanctuary with their family.
Jesus loves you and so do we!!
~Gracen Kelley~ BUMC Kids Group Me, email gracenkelley123@gmail.com or phone (call, text) 804-867-6143 |
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This Week's Birthdays! |
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8 Henley Higgs 12 Bret Brubaker, Wilton Fansler |
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Our Calendar This Week |
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THIS 9 AM Confirmation Interest Meeting (Youth Room) SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School for all ages 9:30 AM Children's Choir Practice (Choir Room) 10 AM Worship Service 6:45 PM Zoom Prayer for Youth 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
MON 6:30 PM Bridgewater Ruritan Club (Fellowship Hall) 6:30 PM UWF Love Circle (New Beginnings)
TUE 6:30 PM SPRC Meeting (New Beginnings)
WED 10 AM Prayer Team (Library) 6 PM Handbell Practice (Mt. Solon Commons)
SAT 5 PM Faith Bible Class Hearts Party (Fellowship Hall)
NEXT 9 AM Sunday School for all ages SUNDAY 10 AM Worship Service 4 PM Wing Fellowship Meal (Fellowship Hall) 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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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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