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, August 30, 2025 |
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Announcements from Pastor Mary |
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Hello everyone! Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Labor Day celebrates the work that we do for GOOD in so many ways and also remembers that God took time for Sabbath rest. I am planning to spend some time in God's creation for Labor Day, if that is tending to my own yard, playing in or near some water, taking a hike on the mountains, or taking care of my kittens. I hope you can find time this weekend to give God thanks for the work that you are able to do and also for the gift of rest. Here is a good Biblical prayer for Labor Day from Psalm 90: 17: "May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us — yes, establish the work of our hands."
Here are some great things that we are working on in the life of our church:
Next Sunday, September 7th will be our First Responder Sunday! Worship on Sunday, Sept 7th will be a great day honoring the First Responders in our area. We have invited several units from the area and guest speakers. Thin Line Wellness & Recovery LLC will be here to do a mission moment. Our guest preacher will be Rev. Melanie Franklin, Retired Virginia State Police and current pastor from Blue Ridge, VA. We will offer a time of response to the message through Holy Communion with a liturgy written for our worship service and candle lighting for those who have served. Everyone is welcome to take communion or come forward and receive a blessing. We are praying that this will be a meaningful worship service for all.
Also, on Sept 7th our new District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Kyunsuk Cho will be installed at Front Royal UMC in Front Royal. See the details below.
Handbell and Choir Rehearsals start back up this coming week! Wednesday night is our music night! Handbells will meet at 6 PM and Choir is at 7 PM. Both of these groups WELCOME NEW members at any experience level. Let's get together and praise the LORD!
Sunday, September 14th & 21st will will present Bibles to our rising third and fourth graders.
Sunday, September 21st is United Women in Faith Sunday! The worship service will be planned and led by women especially members of our United Women in Faith. We will have guest speaker on this Sunday.
Save the Date and invite a friend on the evening of Sept 21st! We will have a cookout and outdoor concert on the front lawn. We will be serving hot dogs, chips, water & soda, and ice cream. Around 5 PM, Mike Deaton (son of Glenda Deaton), local musician will lead us in an interactive drum circle! Percussion instruments provided. This will be for all ages and abilities. Then around 6 PM, the Nickel Plate Brass Band will perform. This is our "back to college" night. Everyone invited and welcome. Free, donations accepted to help with costs.
See the rest of our E-Blast for GREAT things coming up to praise God and build community.
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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The Prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. ~ James 5: 15-16 |
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Joys and answered prayers Tim Plecker’s surgery went well & he is home
Thank you God for the love of Jesus, our church, our family & our friends We give thanks for God's grace & mercy Our Sympathy to the Families of
Brian Dowling—Robin Siegel's friend's son
Vickie Lilley - teacher at Wilson HS Bob Gaines - Gloria Hildebrand's father Current Prayer Concerns Becky Crawford Davy Curry Chloe Leach Buck McGraw Leonard Moyers Yo Skinner Merle Souder
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Georgia Lee Byerly Katrina Davis Grace Fishback Betty Foley Henry & Dorice Graham Casey Hartman Rodney Hildebrand Deidra Hill Barbara Kiracofe Dorothy Lion Shirley Creekbaum Ray Michael Stephany Plecker Mitzi Puffenbarger Joanne Simpkins Bonnie & Tom Snook Sandra Stroud Vic Taylor Nancy Thomas Gary and Marcia TyeryarDonald & Ginger Usry
Carolyn Van Dyck
Doris Waters
For the people affected by fires and natural disasters and the people helping them.
For our nation, the decisions of the new administration, congress and the courts; and may God bless and guide AmericaFor all involved in the protests, ICE raids and National Guard deployments around the country. For peace in Ukraine and the Middle East and for all of the people living there
For immediate action to provide food and medicine to those starving and suffering in Gaza
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, August 31, 2025 (5th Sun)
Greeters Kari Palmer & Karen Chamblee Ushers Paul & Johna McFarland Reader Joey Capuano Audio-Visual Scott Ridder Acolytes Madelyn & Nolan Gilkeson Sanctuary Servers Tony & Laura Mancari |
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Honoring Our First Responders |
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BUMC Youth Group |
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Church Zoom Prayer For Teens & Youth
*New* EVERY SUNDAY 6:45 PM Church members, parents, & teens are invited to join us on Zoom for prayer
Youth—Don’t forget the Zoom check in @ 7:00–7:15 PM
Sat, Oct 4th 7 PM MercyMe, TobyMac, Matthew West & others Christian Concert at John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville Contact Courtney Leach ASAP if you are interested.
Holyween 2025 @ BUMC—Save the Date! Sun, Oct 26th 5:00–7:00 PM Get ready for a night of fun, faith, and fellowship at our Holyween Event! Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy an evening filled with music, worship, food, & exciting activities for all ages.
Blessings, Jomo Johnson (240) 328-5847 dumbumyouth@gmail.com |
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Hi, BUMC kiddos, friends, and families!
Children’s Church is back!
Children’s Church is worship & Christian education for kids during part of the worship service. It is led by our amazing leaders Gracen Kelley, Rea Ahnen, & Malachi Benjamin—BC Students. 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.
Kids—we are praying for you as you go back to school! There are plenty of Backpack Blessing tags left. They are in a basket near the front door! Take one & share one with a friend!
~Gracen Kelley~ B-UMC Kids Group Me, email gracenkelley123@gmail.com or phone (call, text) 804-867-6143 |
Young Women's Retreat
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| Sept 19-20, 2025 |
| You are invited to spend from 6pm Friday to 4 pm on Saturday finding fellowship & spiritual refreshment at Blessing Lodge, Camp Overlook 3014 Camp Overlook Lane, Keezletown, VA 22832 |
| Meet our Speaker: Rev. Paige Swaim-Presley |
| Paige is currently the Pastor of Congregational Care at Blacksburg UMC, and the Director of Development for Camp Alta Mons. She lives in Christiansburg, VA with her husband, Lance who is also a United Methodist elder, their young daughter Julian, and their two big, goofy dogs. Paige and her family moved to Virginia from the Mississippi Conference in 2023. |
| Registration and information: |
| · PDF to download and print, or |
| · Google form to fill out online |
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Time for Operation Christmas Child! September Collection is Hygiene Items |
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Our goal again this year is 100 boxes to include school supplies, hygiene items, and lots of other fun things for children in need. In September, we will be collecting hygiene supplies. We need:
Toothbrushes Toothbrush holders Bars of Soap Soap boxes
We appreciate the church’s support for this important project for children! Thanks, Johna McFarland |
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The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham has an upcoming opportunity to support and engage with individuals in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you enjoy sewing or quilting this is a great volunteer opportunity! All of us will have the chance to bid on the quilts during November. |
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September Birthdays! |
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1 Jason Gilkeson, Owen Hardy 8 2 Ginger Usry, Daniel Bowman, 3 Doris Waters (BRC), Judy Hulvey, Kathi Hemmis 4 Mary Glover 5 Gracie Saum (Ami Higgs’ daughter) 8, Seth Davis 6 Denise Snoddy 9 Kevin Early, Stephanie Higgs 10 Joey Capuano, Donald Bowman 14 Madelyn Gilkeson 13 15 Julian Fisher (BRC), Camryn Linn 5 16 Todd Slaubaugh 17 Tammy Campbell 18 Warren Gilkeson 8 19 Henry Graham (BRC), Kevin Puffenbarger 20 Patti Landes, Mitch Palmer 22 Debbie Robinson, Christopher Landes 23 Brockie Hall, Angela Carrier, Kari Palmer 24 Brian Kenney 25 Tony Mancari, Davis Higgs 11. Brook Hemmis 17 26 Cheryl Rieman, Athena Hess 28 Dakota Higgs 29 Bradley Ridder, Tammy Balser |
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Our Calendar This Week |
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THIS 9 AM Sunday School SUNDAY 10 AM Worship Service 6:45 PM Zoom Prayer for Youth 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
MON Office Closed—Labor Day Holiday
WED 10 AM Prayer Team 12 PM Lunch & Conversation (BRC Blue Ridge Rm) 6 PM Handbell Practice (Mt Solon Commons) 7 PM Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
THUR 10 AM UWF Board Meeting (Library)
NEXT First Responder Sunday! SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School 10 AM Worship Service 6:45 PM Zoom Prayer for Youth 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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