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E-Blast Friday, May 24, 2024 |
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I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth... I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord... I believe in the Holy Spirit... (The Apostle's Creed)
The Sunday after Pentecost is traditionally Trinity Sunday. It is a day that we proclaim the great mystery of our one God who is experienced in three ways: God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit; Father, Son and Holy Ghost; Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer.
It calls to mind the word, "dynamic." Dynamic is a Bridgewater word with Dynamic Aviation so near us. I'm sure many names were considered for the business; I admit I don't know the history. Using the word "dynamic" means that they are on the move, active, innovative, alive, working and connecting in the company and in the community. The airplanes and the people who work are exploring, growing and flying. This is no airplane museum!
While the word "Trinity" is not in the Bible, we see the Holy Trinity reflected in scripture, especially when Jesus is baptized and in the Great Commission, "Go, therefore and make disciples of all the nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." Matthew 28:19 There are other references throughout scripture.
One of the Greek words used by the early church fathers & mothers to describe God is "perichoresis" or divine dance. They described the Trinity as a community in motion, working together, constantly creating, always saving, and working for good. God is not static but dynamic and full of life.
C. S. Lewis wrote, "If you think of the Father as something out there, in front of you, and of the Son as someone standing at your side, helping you to pray, trying to turn you into another son, then you have to think of the third Person as something inside you, or behind you. Perhaps some people might find it easier to begin with the third Person and work backwards: God is love, and that love works through men [humanity} especially through the whole community of Christians. But this spirit of love, from all eternity, is a love going on between the Father and the Son (Mere Christianity, Pages 175176).
While there are times that we do truly need to "be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10), when we serve together in harmony and peace, we re-present our dynamic, relational God. Join us this Sunday as we worship and praise our God -- "in three persons, Blessed Trinity!"
We welcome you to 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.
To God by the Glory! Pastor Mary |
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Dear Friends,
Thank you to EVERYONE who made Confirmation Sunday so special for Chloe Higgs, Reese Leach, and Sydney Leach -- now our newest members! Thank you for your prayers, for bringing your favorite Bible verses to share and signing the mats for their picture. Thank you for the gifts and cards. Thank you to everyone who helped out with the reception. What a wonderful Sunday! "There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place, and I know it's the presence of the Lord."
Grace & Peace to YOU! And welcome Chloe, Reese, and Sydney!
Pastor Mary |
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Joys and answered prayers Service of baptism and confirmation 5/195/18 birth of Hayden Reese Hanifee to Evan and Becca Hanifee (Chuck and Sue Rexrode's great grandson)
official opening of Molly Wright's bakery
Collin Palmer received the Rotary Code of Ethics award and John Wayland ES
We give thanks for God's grace and mercy
Current Prayer Concerns For peace in the world, for all humanity. For peace in the Middle East and Ukraine.For the UMC General Conference, our church leaders, and those that feel far away from the General Conference.
For our church - its community service and its future. For all churches around the world.
For our nation and all those in government. People affected by natural disasters, storms and for those helping them For BC and all college students, especially those needing financial aid. For those making decisions on financial aid.For all students, teachers and administrators in our schools.
For those with cancer and other illnesses and for their caregivers
For the health of our senior church family
For safe travels
For our children and grandchildren and our families and friends
For all of the active duty members of our armed forces and for military veterans
For families dealing with depression, anxiety, mental health and addiction Nancy Thomas
Neal Snoddy
Bonnie and Tom Snook
Evan Lilly
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Harold Burkholder
Marie Chaplin Grace Fishback Joanne Fisher Betty Foley Glen Goetz Henry Graham Rodney Hildebrand Bob Holden Anna Keller Barbara Kiracofe Claire Leeper Doris MacDaniel Ray Michael Shirley Michael Mitzi Puffenbarger Rev Luther Ramsey Karen Ridder Joanne Simpkins Christie Smith Gary Tyeryar Donald Usry |
Worship Volunteers! Thank you for Serving!
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Greeters 8:30 AM - Chuck & Sue Rexrode 11:00 AM - Leach Family
Ushers 8:30 AM - Dick & Janice Harper 11 AM - Dawn & Chuck Kern
Readers 8:30 AM - Janet Yehobah 11 AM - Dawn Kern
Audio Visual 8:30 AM - Scott Ridder 11 AM - Sam Briggs
Acolytes 8:30 AM - Madelyn & Nolan Gilkeson 11 AM - Sydney & Reese Leach
Sanctuary Servers 8:30 AM - Don & Susan Gilkeson 11AM - Jim & Judy Tongue |
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DUM BUM Youth News |
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!! Lots of exciting stuff coming up in youth so please read below for how you can get involved!!
JUNE 2: Youth Sunday!! Our theme this year will be "Taking the Next Step!"
We are going to have one service at 10am at Bridgewater, followed by a catered lunch at 11:30 at Dayton! Both churches are invited, as are extra friends and family!
THANK YOU to all who have signed up to speak!! All of our speaking parts are filled- thank you thank you thank you!! We do still need another usher and another communion server!! Speakers- I will have your scripts very soon!! Heres who I have doing what:
Welcome and Announcements- Emma Jackson Lead Call to Worship and Opening Prayer- Ellianna Appleton Kid's Time- Sydney Leach Offering Dedication- Alex Taylor Joy/Concerns/Lord's Prayer- Chloe Leach Prayer of Illumination/Read Scripture- Clay Guyer Benediction- Evan Lily Communion Servers- Reese Leach and ONE MORE NEEDED Ushers- Marisa Taylor and ONE MORE NEEDED ------------------------------ Our main Bible verse will be Isaiah 41:10 Our supporting Bible verse will be Psalm 119:105 ------------------------------ Our three hymns that we will sing is: Thy word is a Lamp- UMH 601 (Middle Hymn) He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought- UMH 128 (Closing Hymn) God is So Good- TFWS 2056 (Opening Hymn) ------------------------------ Supporting hymns that we will have play instrumentally (like during offertory or during the prelude): They'll Know We are Christians By Our Love- UMH 2223 WE STILL NEED 2 MORE "SUPPORTING" HYMNS!! ------------------------------ During the Communion, we will have a predesignated hymn sing (Where we have youth pick their favorite hymns to sing- it does NOT have to be on theme, just has to be a favorite!) - Angels We Have Heard on High- UMH 238 (waiting on confirmation that is the correct hymn) WE STILL NEED 3-4 MORE COMMUNION HYMNS!! Again, does not have to fit the theme! Whatever hymn is your favorite, we will sing it! ------------------------------ I NEED TO KNOW IF SENIORS ARE SPEAKING!! Please let me know that you or your senior will speak- even just a "Hi, my name is ___ and I'm graduating from ___. This fall, I will be ___." WHETHER OR NOT YOU(R SENIOR) IS SPEAKING, I NEED SENIOR PICTURES ASAP TO INCLUDE IN OUR SENIOR SLIDESHOW!!!
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!
MISSION TRIP UPDATE: We are hosting our own local mission trip!! So far on our agenda is restoring cubbies for a local childcare and handy work/yard work around Camp Overlook!! SIGN UP HERE!! And stay tuned for more info as things get finalized! DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MAY 28 FIRM!! That is so we can get T-shirts in on time for everyone!!
Whitney |
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From Joan Kenney. Check out the Silent Auction this weekend to support Project Healing Waters!
Dear Friends of Project Healing Waters Mossy Creek Invitational,
Thank you for supporting the 15th Annual MCI event and fundraiser to be held on June 1st. We are fortunate to have the dedicated staff, volunteers and donors that make this event a fun day of healing and a fund day to support continued healing.
Please share this link with your family, friends and patrons as a way for them to participate in this great cause. For every $50 raised, a wounded Veteran or service person is supported for a month in one of the nationwide local programs. These programs provide the camaraderie of others while learning to tie flies, fish and experience the healing peace of being on the water.
We will start the auction on Thursday, May 23rd at 8 a.m. EST. Bidding will end on Saturday, June 1st at 4 p.m. EST. Here is the link: https://live.classy.org/
Again, thank you for all you have done and are doing to make this day a success.
To Healing on the Waters, Joan Kenney PHW-MCI Volunteer |
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Kits for Conference
This year UMCOR will be collecting 3 kits: 1) Hygiene Kits 2) UMCOR Cleaning Kits 3) Menstrual Hygiene Kits
They will not be collecting school kits again this year, but I feel that we can send hygiene kits again this year. If you would like to donate items for the kits, there will be a box in the hallway starting May 5. We need to have our completed kits to Otterbein UMC on Saturday, June 1 for them to be picked up by UMCOR.
The kit contains: 1 hand towel (15"x25" to 17"x27") 1 washcloth (no cleaning or microfiber cloths) 1 comb (sturdy with 4-7 inches of teeth) 1 toenail or fingernail clipper 1 bath-size bar of soap (3 oz. or larger) NO Ivory or Jergens 1 adult toothbrush in the package 10 adhesive bandages (3/4"x3") 1 one-gallon size re-sealable bag
If you would like to assemble your own hygiene kits, instructions are on the Reading Cart.
Thank you! Kathi Hemmis |
Birthday & Anniversary Blessings! |
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Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary May 26 - June 1! Happy Birthday to: 26 - Arthur Higgs 26 - Shelby Riggleman 28 - Hayden Briggs 28 - Ed Craun 30 - Scott Kiracofe 1 - Noah Swartzendruber
Happy Anniversary to: 26 - Brad & Leslie Intemann |
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For the first 4 months, we ae keeping a positive number, ever so thin. This is mostly a result of expense control as donations in April were down. Your continued support is appreciated.
The fundraising goal for our Painting Project is $20,000. To date, we have received $3,500. |
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Our Calendar May 26 - June 1, 2024 |
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SUNDAY Worship 8:30 & 11:00 9:30 Fourth Sunday Coffee Sunday School for All Ages 1:30 Lead Worship @ White Birch
mon Office Closed - Memorial Day
WED 9:30 AM Prayer Team (Library) 6 PM Handbell Practice 7 PM Choir Practice
FRI - SAT Project Healing Waters
NEXT SUNDAY Youth Sunday 10 AM Worship @ Bridgewater UMC 11:30 AM Lunch & Reception @ Dayton UMC |
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