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Call Us : 540-828-0890 Mail Us : adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com |
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Bridgewater UMC E-Blast Monday, April 28, 2025 |
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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!
A note for beyond Easter: Pastor Mary will be traveling on the Sunday after Easter, April 27th and the week following. She will be attending two conferences for clergy at The UM Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. We will have a guest speaker on April 27th. More info to come!
Let's grow together in 2025! Blessings, Pastor Mary |
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Joys and answered prayers Galen Dellinger is doing better after a fall
Eric Miller (Tim Leach's friend) is doing well
Janie Abbott (Judy Tongue's sister) is doing well
Thank you God for the love of Jesus, our church, our family and our friends
We give thanks for God's grace and mercy
Prayers of sympathy for the Worldwide family of: Pope FrancisCurrent Prayer Concerns
Mitzi Puffenbarger
Doris Waters
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Georgia Lee Byerly Don Capuano Grace Fishback Betty Foley Henry and Dorice Graham Janice Harper Casey Hartman Rodney Hildebrand Deidra Hill Barbara Kiracofe Gregg Kiracofe Dorothy Lion Doris MacDaniel Ray Michael Shirley Michael Stephany Plecker Luther Ramsey Joanne Simpkins Bonnie Snook Sandra Stroud Vic Taylor Nancy Thomas Gary and Marcia TyeryarDonald Usry
For the people affected by natural disasters and the people helping them
For our nation, the decisions of the new administration, congress and the courts; and may God bless AmericaFor peace in Ukraine and the Middle East and for all of the people living there
May there be peace on earth, and may it begin with us
For Bridgewater UMC - for growth in spirit and faith
For all of the active duty members of our armed forces, for veterans and for our first responders
Our children and grandchildren and our families and friends
For college, high school, middle school and elementary students - for their learning and grades
For better health and more strength. For successful medical treatments
For patience. For strength to spread the gospel even when it's hard
Help us to put God first in everything we do
Those who think that God has deserted them in the midst of today's world circumstances
For people and families dealing with depression and anxiety, with mental illness and with addiction
For less death in our family, for peace and grace in facing grief and loss
Those who are mourning or afraid and for all those fighting cancer
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Worship Volunteers for this Sunday, April 27, 2025 (4th Sun)
Greeters Chuck & Sue Rexrode Ushers Kathi Hemmis & Johna McFarland Reader Dan Plecker Audio-Visual Sam Briggs Acolytes Sydney & Reese Leach Sanctuary Servers Don & Sue Gilkeson |
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We love to celebrate the achievement of our graduates! If you or someone in your family is graduating from High School and beyond (associates, college, university, grad school, trade school...) please let us know! We would like to have the grad's name, relationship to you, their contact information, name of their school, the degree, and a picture. Please provide the information to Robin in the church office. Congratulations, grads! |
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Join us for the 2025 United Women in Faith Spring Banquet *Please sign up on the sheet in the hallway so we can plan accordingly, bring a friend! |
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Toiletries for Our Community Place (OCP) Our Community Place works alongside ~200 individuals each month facing housing insecurity & poverty by providing meals & resources. Access to hygiene products is a persistent challenge for many of our community members. The United Women in Faith invites you to collect items for OCP: **shampoo & conditioner **bars of soap & body wash **razors & shaving cream **toothpaste & toothbrushes & stick floss **deodorant **lotion & chap stick **feminine hygiene products
Please place items in the box by the office. If you have questions, contact Kathi Hemmis or Karen Chamblee. Thank you! |
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Children's Clothes Closet Report with the Great Community Give (GCG) |
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The Circle of Love is selling carnations as their annual fundraiser. Purchase a carnation in memory (white) or in honor (red) of your mother or other special women in your life. There will be a table in the breezeway with order forms and envelopes. Please place your order with payment in the envelope and place it in the basket. The carnations are $2.00 each, paid by cash or checks made out to BUWF (Bridgewater United Women in Faith). May 7 is the last day you can order. The carnations will be in the church on Mother’s Day, May 11. Thank you. —Circle of Love |
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Hey Bridgewater/Dayton UMC Youth!
Zoom Check-in Every Sunday at 7 PM Don't forget our check-in Sunday evenings at 7 PM. Contact Jomo if you need the link!
Blessings, Jomo Johnson (240) 328-5847 dumbumyouth@gmail.com |
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Hi, BUMC kiddos, friends, and families!
Happy Easter Blessings! Christ is RISEN, He is RISEN indeed!
May: Sunday, May 11: Mother's Day Service
Sunday, we will begin rehearsing for the Mother’s Day service on May 11! We will rehearse every Sunday from 9:30—9:45 in the Choir Room. We hope to see as many kiddos involved with this service as possible to celebrate
As Pastor Mary always says, GOD IS GOOD! Lets continue to share THIS MOST AWESOME TRUTH with all the world!
If you would like any additional information about things, contact Joey via email at joeycapuano@gmail.com, by phone at (540) 421-4169, or through our Group Me app. You can also ask to be included in our Group Me app if you aren't already!
As always, your friend in Faith, Hope, and Love, Joey |
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Chordially Yours of the Shenandoah Valley, a 30-member professional choir under the direction of artistic director Scott Zane Smith, presents their spring concert, “It’s a Lovely Day” on Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-11, at Linville Creek Church of the Brethren in Broadway. Our one-hour concert consists of sacred and secular music, with many familiar tunes. We will also be featuring guest artist Leslie Bradley Alger. Celebrate Mother’s Day with us! Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 11 at 3 p.m. For more information, find us on Facebook, @ Chordially Yours of the Shenandoah Valley. |
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Relay For Life of the American Cancer Society is coming up soon. Funds raised support cancer research and services for patients with cancer and their loved ones. This year's theme for our local Relay For Life is Carnival for a Cure. For more information about what Relay For Life is and how you can get involved contact Robin in the office. There are plenty of fun activities for the whole family planned for Relay For Life on May 3, including a cornhole tournament! See below for some of the activities, fundraisers and food which will be available. There will be something for everyone! |
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We're just one week away from the event!
If you’re a Survivor or Caregiver those laps will start at the arch by the stage!
Questions? Contact Whitney Minnick at whitney.minnick@cancer.org. |
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This Week's Birthdays! |
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April 28 Joey Ruliffson 29 Gregg Kiracofe 30 Roger Bible May 1 Chloe Leach 2 Jim Tongue, Drew Davis |
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Our Calendar This Week |
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THIS 9 AM Sunday School SUNDAY 10 AM Worship Service - Joey Capuano to speak 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
WED 10 AM Prayer Team (Library) 6 PM Handbell Practice 7 PM Choir Practice
THURS 10 AM Nurture Committee Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
NEXT 9 AM Sunday School SUNDAY 10 AM Worship service 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in |
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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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