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Hello from Annual Conference in Hampton, VA!  

Annual Conference started Thursday morning with the Clergy & Laity Sessions and will end tomorrow around noon (June 22) with the service of ordination and fixing of appointments.  The end of Conference will mark the beginning of a new conference year and a new quadrennium.  We will soon be back and providing an update for you!      

This Sunday is UWF Sunday!  Rev. Dr. Marg Kutz will be our guest speaker at both services.  Between the services, Rev. Kutz will be available to answer questions and sign copies of her book, Nevertheless She Preached. 

I will be on vacation next week - June 24 - 28.  The office will be open M-Th 9 AM - 2 PM.  If you need anything, please call the office or contact me directly at 757-912-2233.

We are planning an Outdoor Service on Sunday, July 14th at the 8:30 service to kick off Bridgewater's Lawn Party Week.  We will gather for worship and pray for the lawn party and the many volunteers that work so hard that week.  If you know of a business, civic organization or individual(s) that volunteer at the Lawn Party, please invite them to worship.  Bring a lawn chair and wear sunscreen or a hat for protection from the sun.  Note that the 11:00 worship service will be held inside that Sunday.  

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

Joys and answered prayers

Christy Kipps' parents are doing much better

Karen Ridder's surgery went well and she is recovering 

Whitney & Logan Reusser are expecting a baby boy in November.

We give thanks for God's grace and mercy

Prayers of Sympathy for the families of

Jackie Waters, daughter of Jim and Susan Barnes

Current Prayer Concerns

For peace in the world, for all humanity.  For peace in the Middle East and Ukraine.

For the Virginia Annual Conference, our church leaders, and those that feel far away from the UMC leadership.

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 this summer

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

Harold Burkholder

Don Gilkeson - surgery 6/20

Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation

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

Joanne Simpkins

Christie Smith

Nancy Thomas

Marcia and Gary Tyeryar

Donald Usry

Greeters 

8:30 - B.J. Jenkins & Bettye Newman

11:00 - Carolyn VanDyck & Gloria Roller

Ushers

8:30  - Kathi Hemmis & Hazel Beasley        11:00 - Amanda Taylor & Denise Snoddy

Readers

8:30 - Gloria Hildebrand

11:00 - Sydney Leach

Audio Visual

8:30 - Scott Ridder

11:00 - Sam Briggs

Acolytes

8:30 - Madelyn & Nolan Gilkeson

11:00 - Sydney & Reese Leach

Sanctuary Servers

8:30 -Susan Gilkeson

11:00 -Chuck & Dawn Kern

Thank you, Whitney, for Giving to the Lord!

We extend our thanks and best wishes to Whitney Reusser as she completes her time with us at BUMC as the Director of Children and the DUMBUM Youth Ministries.

A reception was held in her honor last Sunday. If you did not get a chance to share a card with her and would still like to do so, you can send it to her home address (1614 Armstrong Ave. Staunton, VA 24401) or drop it off at the church office. 

With the Bridgewater Lawn Party quickly approaching, we at the Bridgewater Police Department are busy making sure we have the proper personnel in place to make the event as smooth and safe as possible.  It takes a tremendous number of volunteers to make this a successful event.  In the past we have relied on volunteers to assist with the detour route during the Fireman's Parade and Steam and Antique Car and Tractor Parade.  I am reaching out to see if anyone in your organization would be willing to assist with this years event.  We will need approximately 10 volunteers on the nights of July 19^th & 20^th.  On Friday the 19^th volunteers are needed from 6:00pm-8:30pm, and Saturday the 20^th  from 5:00-7:30pm.  Duties will simply be to keep traffic flowing along the detour route.  If you have anyone interested in assisting, please have them reach out to me as soon as possible.

 Thank you, Sergeant Aaron Will, Bridgewater Police Department

(540)828-2611 -- awill@bridgewater.town

The SPRC has posted the following two positions:

Director of Children's Ministries. This is a part time position, 10 /hrs/week. This person is responsible for serving BUMC with growing and envisioning a comprehensive program (spiritual formation, Christian education, nurturing, discipleship and mission) for children pre-K to 5th grade. For a detailed job description including hours and expectations, duties, needed qualifications and aptitudes, etc.. please contact Dawn Kern, SPRC chair or the church office.  The position description is also posted on our website www.bridgewaterumc.com and on Indeed.  

Director of Youth Ministries (Part-time, 25/hrs/week) a combined position with Dayton UMC, affectionately referred to as the DUMBUMs.  This person is responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive program of Christian Spiritual Formation for the youth at DUMC & BUMC (DUMBUM).  This position provides the framework for building a firm foundation for our youth through youth group, retreats, mission trips, fellowship and other activities.  For a detailed job description, please contact Dawn Kern, SPRC chair, or the church office.  This position is also posted on our website www.bridgewaterumc.com and on Indeed. 

Happy Birthday to:

23 - Curtis Shinaberry

24 - Debbie Creech

24 - Sue Rexrode

25 - Alex Taylor

25 - Bill Taylor

25 - Melanie Lewis

25 - Stephen Davidson

26 - Jace Davidson

27 - Wanda Higgs

27 - Maren Eanes

27 - Wayne McDorman

27 - Luther Ramsey

29 - Melanie Kenney

Happy Anniversary to:

29 - Chris & Jennifer Runion

SUN -   UWF Sunday!  Guest Speaker, Marg Kutz

             Worship @ 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM

              Fourth Sunday Coffee - Hosted by UWF

              Sunday School for All Ages

              12:15 PM Worship Committee Lunch Mtg 

              1:30 PM Worship with White Birch Residents

Pastor Mary will be on vacation from 6/24 - 6/28

If you need Pastoral Care, the office will be open 9 - 2 M-Th.

Outside of office hours, please call Pastor Mary directly at

757-912-2233 (cell). 

WED - 9:30 AM Prayer Team (Library)

           7 PM Choir Practice

NEXT SUN - Worship at 8:30 & 11 AM

                      Sunday School for all ages

Bridgewater UMC is making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!  

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Bridgewater, VA 22812

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