E-Blast!
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Call Us : 540-828-0890 Mail Us : adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com |
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Bridgewater UMC E-Blast Friday, September 19, 2025 |
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Announcements from Pastor Mary |
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Hello everyone!
THIS SUNDAY is United Women in Faith (UWF) Sunday! Our worship service will be led by our United Women in Faith. Barbara Philips, Lay Speaker and long-time member of UWF at Mountain Valley UMC, will be our guest speaker, speaking on "Where is our Hope?" Our handbell choir will provide beautiful anthems. We will present Bibles to our rising 3rd & 4th graders.
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THIS Sunday is our Cookout & Concert Night! 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.
Handbell and Choir Rehearsals ARE BACK! Wednesday night is our music night! Handbells 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!
Men's Prayer Breakfasts are BACK! Our next Men's Prayer Breakfast will be on Saturday, Sept 27th at 8:30 AM. Breakfast will be provided! Our guest speaker will be Chad Hrbek, Director of Camp Overlook. See the announcement below!
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 The legacy & service of our United Women in Faith
Children receiving Bibles
Thank you God for the love of Jesus, for our church, our family and our friends We give thanks for God's grace and mercy Our Sympathy to the Families of
Charlie Kirk - activist and commentator
Current Prayer Concerns Rick Ours Ann Teter Sharon Coakley Joey Capuano's student's family
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 Chloe Leach 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
Doris Waters
For those affected by the mass shootings in Minneapolis and around the country, especially those injured and killed.
For peace in our nation and withdrawal of troops from our streets.
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 flourishing, 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, September 21, 2025 (3rd Sun)
Greeters Gloria Hildebrand Ushers Karen Early-Williams & Kathi Hemmis Reader Gloria Hildebrand Audio-Visual Mark Kipps Acolytes Madelyn & Nolan Gilkeson Sanctuary Servers Laura & Tony Mancari Bus Driver Chuck Rexrode |
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Men's Prayer Breakfast Sat, Sept 27th at 8:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall Breakfast provided! Donations accepted. Our guest speaker will be Chad Hrbek, Director of Camp Overlook. Come get an update on everything going on at our UM camp!
Our Men's Prayer Breakfasts will be on the 4th Saturday of each month (breaks in Dec & Summer). Breakfast is sometimes provided, sometimes potluck, always good food and fellowship! Our next dates are: Oct 25th, Nov 22, and Jan 24! All men are welcome! Invite a friend! |
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Bridgewater UMC Youth Announcements |
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Church Zoom Prayer For Teens & Youth 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
Zoom Bible Study – Ecclesiastes
About Ecclesiastes for Teens:
Next In-Person Youth Meeting: All middle and high school youth are invited to join us. RSVP - Please confirm your attendance for Sunday, September 28th, whether yes or no.
Concert Reminder Sat, Oct 4th 7 PM Mercy Me, Toby Mac, & Matthew West Christian Concert at John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville Contact Courtney Leach ASAP if you are interested. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, please let us know!
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!
Announcing: Kid's Event at the Concert on Sunday Evening! The concert on Sunday night is a GREAT family event! We will be there to offer fun arts and craft activities for kids. (And there will be ice cream!) Can't wait to see you there!
Children’s Church is worship & Christian education for kids during part of the worship service. It is led by our amazing leaders Gracen, Rea, & Malachi. 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.
~Gracen Kelley~ BUMC Kids Group Me, email gracenkelley123@gmail.com or phone (call, text) 804-867-6143 |
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Bible Presentation “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18a This Sunday, Sept 21st we will present Bibles to our rising third and fourth graders. We are pleased to present Bibles to the following: Nolan Gilkeson (3rd) |
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BUMC’s Backpack Ministry is gearing up for another year of service, and we need your help! We have a dedicated team of volunteers who take turns with weekly tasks that allow us to provide food bags to local students whose access to food on weekends is otherwise scarce. We are seeking new and eager volunteers to join our team to help shop for food, pack bags, or both! Training will be provided for anyone interested. This ministry makes a direct impact on the lives of children in our local schools. We would love for you to join us in supporting this worthy cause! This ministry is funded by the generosity of our church members. If you would like to donate funds to help sustain this outreach to our schools, make checks payable to Bridgewater United Women in Faith with ‘Backpack Ministry’ listed on the memo. Please reach out to Jessi (jessi.higgs@gmail.com) and Stephanie (sthiggs@live.com) if you have any questions or to join our email list! Thank you for your consideration. |
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It's Stewardship Time, Again! September 28 marks an early start to October as Stewardship month. A study of the book Rich Church Poor Church will be offered on Sundays after church from about 11:15 a.m. to noon on Sept 28, Oct 5, and Oct 12. Learn about what it means to be a rich church. Hint: Money is not the answer. Please sign up in the hallway if you would like to participate. A copy of Rich Church Poor Church will be provided to each participant.
Save October 19th for Consecration & Laity Sunday! Sunday, Oct 19th will be our Consecration Sunday & Laity Sunday. We will have a special worship service at 10 AM followed by a covered dish meal. Fried chicken & drinks provided, please plan to bring a side, salad, or dessert. |
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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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This Week's Birthdays! |
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22 Debbie Robinson, Christopher Landes 23 Brockie Hall, Angela Carrier 24 Brian Kenney 25 Tony Mancari, Davis Higgs, Brook Hemmis 26 Cheryl Rieman, Athena Hess |
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Our Calendar This Week |
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THIS United Women in Faith (UWF) Sunday SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School 10 AM Worship Service 5 PM Cookout & Concert (Front Lawn) 6:45 PM Zoom Prayer for Youth 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in/Youth Zoom Bible Study
WED 10 AM Prayer Team 3 PM Sanctuary Reserved 6 PM Handbell Practice (Mt Solon Commons) 7 PM Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
SAT 8:30 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
NEXT 9 AM Sunday School SUNDAY 10 AM Worship Service 1:30 PM Worship at White Birch Communities 6:45 PM Zoom Prayer for Youth 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
Please send Robin announcements for the Bulletin/Slides/E-Blast by Wednesday to adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com. Thank you! |
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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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