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Call Us : 540-828-0890 Mail Us : adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com |
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Friday E-Blast March 1, 2024 |
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O my Beloved, You are my shepherd, I shall not want;
You bring me to green pastures for rest
and lead me beside still waters
renewing my spirit;
You restore my soul.
You lead me in the path of
Goodness to follow Loves way.
(Psalm 23, Paraphrase by Nan Merrill)
Well, with my Dad being in the hospital this week, I have received a primer on knowing God's care. Through our family, friends, and church connections, our family has been cared for through prayer, visits, calls and texts. Even down to the cats.
Having a hospital near us stocked with skilled staff and specialists of all kinds as well as needed connections, supplies and equipment has been a blessing. Not to mention the chaplain support. Even someone to "watch our coming and going" as scripture says (Psalm 121:8).
There is a popular Christian song by Casting Crowns that says, "So I'll praise You in this storm / And I will lift my hands / For You are who You are / No matter where I am." This has certainly been an unexpected storm! We are thankful to God for all the care that we have experienced through you and so many others.
"Care" is a part of our calling as Christians, to care for each other. It is what helps us to show who God is and who we are as Christian followers. We know Jesus as the good shepherd. who cares for the sheep. We will look at this on Sunday morning and celebrate Holy Communion together.
How are you doing with your Lenten spiritual disciplines? I have set aside a time each day to focus and do some journaling and share with others in Bible study. This week I will also be participating in a spiritual retreat. (see below) I encourage you to find one or two simple ways to be mindful of God this season in a different way.
Please Note: I will be away this week attending the Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation at Roslyn Retreat Center in Richmond. This is a retreat sponsored by the Upper Room. If you need pastoral care, please contact Karen Chamblee, our Lay Leader at 540- or Michelle Weaver in the office 540-828-0890. There is a pastor on call, if needed.
Here is our Lent Sermon Series: 3/3 - "I am the Good Shepherd" Knowing God's Care
3/10 - Girl Scout / Scouting Sunday, Guest Speaker Ali Snook
3/17 - "I Am the Way the Truth and the Life" Knowing God's Way with Nathan May leading spiritual singing
3/24 - Palm Sunday
3/30 - Easter Sunday!! Christ is Risen! Christ is risen, indeed!
Next Sunday, we will celebrate our Scouting Ministries. Both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are important youth ministries of our church and community. Our children and youth involved in Scouting will lead in worship! Our guest speaker will be Ali Snook.
**Don't forget our Concert on March 10 at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. It is the Steel Candey Band! See the details below and help us get the word out. Please plan now to attend with your family!
We worship at 8:30 AM & 11 AM. Sunday School classes meet at 10 AM. There will be Kid's Time at both services. Nursery and Children's Church are both open.
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." You may also join us directly on YouTube at Bridgewater UMC Virginia and click on the LIVE tab.
Pastor Mary |
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You are Invited to a fun concert at BUMC Sunday March 10 at 7 PM |
Steel Candey Brass Band |
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We play a diverse spread of genres, including funk jazz, and rock. We're a 13 member band made up of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, sousaphone, and percussion. Led by Wyatt Smith! |
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Bridgewater in the News! Rodney & Gloria Hildebrand Awarded "Citizens of the Year 2023" by Bridgewater Ruritan Club |
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On January 4th Bridgewater hosted guest speaker Cory Davies, Executive Director of the RMH foundation. Mr. Davies presented a slide presentation on how the RMH Foundation impacts our local community and explained that all money donated goes right back into benefiting the care given to patients in our local area.
Reprinted from Facebook article on Bridgewater Virginia Ruritan Club January 27, 2024 |
Worship Volunteers! Thank you for Serving!
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Greeters 8:30 AM -B.J. Jenkins & Bettye Newman 11AM - Gloria Roller & Kathi Hemmis
Ushers 8:30 AM - Ed & Marc Craun 11 AM Dawn & Chuck Kern
Readers 8:30 AM Johna McFarland 11 AM - Christy Kipps
Audio Visual 8:30 AM - Scott Ridder 11 AM Sam Briggs
Acolytes 8:30 AM - Madelyn & Nolan Gilkeson 11AM - David Kipps
Sanctuary Servers 8:30 AM -Sue Rexrode 11AM - Laura & Tony Mancari |
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From Dorice and Henry Graham
Thanks to our church family for prayers and cards. They are most appreciated!
From Dan & Stephany Plecker
We would like to thank our wonderful BUMC Church, Sunday School and Choir families for all your support during Dan's hip replacement surgery and recovery. Your prayers, cards, good thoughts, meals, and sunshine gifts were all deeply appreciated and helped the entire process go well. God Bless. |
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Birthday Card Shower for Grace Fishback! |
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On March 10, Grace will turn 85. Let's help make this an extra special birthday by sending her a birthday card. |
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Grace Fishback 403 West View Street Bridgewater, VA 22812 |
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DUM BUM Youth News |
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Happy Newsday Tuesday! We have updates on the Mission Trip!! I hope you're having a great day so far! Here's this week's updates: _____________________ OLD NEWS: WAY TO GO, ELIZABETH, AUSTIN, LANEY, AND RACHEL!!!! If you got to join us on Sunday, you got to see these wonderful youth and the rest of the cast at TA's musical: 42nd Street!! What a fun production and what a great cast!! Congrats to everyone involved- y'all rocked!! _____________________ UPCOMING NEWS: March 17 @3-4:30pm: VALLEY JUMP PARK!! This is a family friendly event so younger siblings and friends are invited! SIGN UP HERE!! _____________________ FUTURE PLANS: MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! JUNE 2: Youth Sunday!! We are going to have one service at 10am at Bridgewater, followed by a partially-catered lunch at 11:30 at Dayton! Both churches are invited, as are extra friends and family!
IF YOU HAVE A SENIOR: Start collecting pictures for our senior slide-show! Once you have 5-8 pics, please send them to me to include!
IF YOU ARE A SENIOR: Start planning for your testimony for Youth Sunday! We would love for you to speak! You can make it what you want- even just saying who you are, where you're graduating from, and what you plan on doing after high school! If you have questions, just email/text me! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! JUNE 16-21: MISSION TRIP!! OUR DUMBUM YOUTH 2024 MISSION TRIP IS LOCKED IN!! WE'RE HEADING TO PITTSBURGH!!!! We are partnering with Group Mission Trip! If you know that you are ready to register, the REGISTRATION LINK IS HERE! This will take you directly to Group's site to register for our trip. You must be 18 or older to use the site (That means parents, you will have to register your child!) If you have any questions, please let me know! DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS APRIL 1!! That gives you all of March to decide if you would like to join us and give me plenty of time to make the final payments! Again, if you have any questions, please let me know!!
And as always, what's coming up! LOOKING AHEAD: 3/17/24: Valley Jump Park at 3! 3/21/24: Packing Easter Baskets 4/19/24: Trivia Night Fundraiser!! 5/4/24: Hike and Picnic Lunch! 6/2/24: YOUTH SUNDAY!! (please plan on joining us this day- go ahead and mark your calendars!) 6/16-21/24: Mission Trip to Pittsburgh!
<3 Whitney |
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Lent Devotion Booklets are Available from Society of St. Andrew In Sundays devotion in Hope Springs Eternal, Flower of Hope, the writer reminds us when all seems lost and broken, your love breaks through like a bold flower from the hard winter ground. The Society of St. Andrew challenges us to remember our desperate 40 million children and adults here in the United States who suffer loss from hunger and struggle to put enough food on the table each day. Does your daily spiritual focus this season include giving? Every $3.00 you set aside for Society of St. Andrew will put 26 healthy meals on the plates of those who need it most, giving both you and them a blessing. |
Birthday & Anniversary Blessings! |
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Happy Birthday & Happy Anniversary March 3-9! Happy Birthday to: 3 -- Allie Swift 4 -- Paul McFarland 5 -- Logan Reusser 5 -- Kim Joralemon 5 -- Sarah Harter Prusak 6 -- Chad Craun 7 -- Julie Burkholder 8 -- Gary Tyeryar 8 -- Julie Kunowsky 8 -- Macey Hess 9 -- Mike Hohenstein
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Grow Your Faith at Camp Overlook this Summer (and BUMC offers Scholarships)! |
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I lift my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, creator of heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1) |
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Christian summer camp made a difference in my life and in my spiritual formation. I attended worship, Sunday School, VBS. and youth group... Summer camp helped it all come together and grew my faith even more! As I have listened at BUMC, so many people have told me stories of how they have been inspired at Camp Overlook!
I made life-long friends at camp. I learned Bible lessons and songs that have stayed with me over the years. I learned skills like canoeing, hiking, crafts, building a fire and cooking over a fire that I enjoy today. Camp is a great way to have fun, learn a lot and get close to Jesus all in one week of the summer.
Bridgewater UMC is happy to partner with Camp Overlook to offer scholarships for half of the registration costs! Learn more and register at campoverlook.org or call 540-2My-CAMP (540-269-2267). As you make plans for camp this summer, just contact Whitney Reusser at dumbumyouth@gmail.com (or our church office) about our scholarship!
See you on the mountain! Pastor Mary |
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Looking Ahead.... Coming on March 17th .... |
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Singing hymns are a great part of the Methodist tradition. On Sunday, March 17 at the 8:30 and 11:00 services, guest musician Nathan May will be leading the congregation in hymn singing.
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Above all sing spiritually. Have an eye to God in every word you sing. Aim at pleasing Him more than yourself, or any other creature. In order to do this attend strictly to the sense of what you sing, and see that your heart is not carried away with the sound, but offered to God continually; so shall your singing be such as the Lord will approve here, and reward you when he cometh in the clouds of heaven.
John Wesley
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In addition to Nathan May, the Sanctuary Choir will sing for the 8:30 service and the Handbell Choir will share music at the 11:00 service.
To God be the Glory! Blessings, Joan
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You are Invited! WRE Spring Concert New Location: JMU's Atlantic Bank Center 1700 East Campus Drive New Time: 6:30 pm Parking in the Ballard Parking Deck |
Our Calendar February 26 - March 3 |
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SUNDAY Worship at 8:30 & 11 AM Communion Sunday "I AM the Good Shepherd": Knowing God's Care Sunday School for all ages
MON 6:30 PM Ruritan Club (Fellowship Hall)
TUE 6:30 PM Valley Radio Control Flying Club (New Beginnings Classroom)
WED 9:30 AM Prayer Team (Library) 6 PM Handbell Practice 7 PM Choir Practice
THU 11 AM Lent Bible Study (Library) 11:30 AM IFHA Luncheon (Fellowship Hall)
FRI 12 PM Staff Meeting
SAT 11 AM - 4 PM Tongue Event (Fellowship Hall)
NEXT SUNDAY Girl Scout / Boy Scout Sunday Worship at 8:30 & 11 AM Sunday School for All Ages
7:00 PM Concert with Steel Candey Brass Band Free Will Offering / Reception Following |
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Bridgewater UMC is making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! |
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