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, October 17, 2025 |
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Announcements from Pastor Mary |
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Hello everyone!
Just a pause to say... we are so blessed. Really. Yes, _tough_ things are happening, there are issues to study, decisions to be made, and... God is with us and we support each other in life and ministry.
Thank you for all the many hands and hearts that reached out to the family of Alan Hulvey this week! It was a beautiful service. Thank you so much for surrounding Judy, Angela, Brian, and all his family with your love. He will be missed!
Also Thank you for helping Galen Dellinger (and his family) celebrate his 100th Birthday last Sunday. Galen has given so much to our church. Thank you Galen!
THIS SUNDAY is Laity Sunday & Consecration Sunday! Our worship service has been planned and will be led by Lay members of our congregation. Our guest speakers will be Karen Chamblee, our Lay Leader, and Paul McFarland, our Stewardship Chair. During the service, we will present our estimate of giving cards for 2026 to God and consecrate those. Following the service, we will have a Fellowship Meal of celebration!! Fried Chicken will be provided by the church. Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share!
See the rest of our E-Blast for what's coming up to praise God and bless those around us.
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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Prayer List |
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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 For all of the people that are Bridgewater United Methodist Church!! Thank you God for the love of Jesus, our church, family, & friendsWe give thanks for God's grace & mercy Prayers of Sympathy for the families of Mary Joy Hanlon (mother of the former Dayton Police chief, Daniel Hanlon) Eleanor Campbell Alan Hulvey Rodney and Gloria Hildebrand's friend
Current Prayer Concerns Betty Coakley
Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Georgia Lee Byerly Nancy Thomas Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers for…
Federal employees, contractors, & others whose livelihood is affected by the federal government shutdown People affected by fires & natural disasters, especially the flooding in Alaska, and the responders Those affected by the mass shootings in the U.S., especially those injured & killed. For the safety of all involved in the protests, ICE raids, & National Guard deployments around the country. Peace in our cities & nation For the United States, the decisions of the administration, congress & the courts; may God bless & guide America A just peace in Ukraine & Middle East; for all living there Immediate action to provide food & medicine to those starving & suffering in Gaza. Let there to be peace on earth; let it begin with us Bridgewater UMC - for growth in spirit, faith, & love All members of our armed forces, National Guard, veterans, & first responders Our children, grandchildren, families & friends All students - for their flourishing, learning, & grades Better health, more strength, & successful medical treatments Patience & strength to spread the gospel even when it's hard Help us to put you first in everything we do Those who think you have deserted them amid today's world circumstances People & families dealing with depression, anxiety, mental illness & addiction Less death in our family; peace & grace in facing grief & loss For those who are mourning or afraid and for all those fighting cancer
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Worship Volunteers for this Sunday, October 19, 2025 (3rd Sun)
Greeters Jim & Judy Tongue Ushers Don & Jason Gilkeson Reader Shadrach Baako-Amponsah Audio-Visual Sam Briggs Acolytes Madelyn & Nolan Gilkeson Sanctuary Servers Kathi Hemmis Bus Driver Chuch Rexrode |
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This Sunday, October 19th is Consecration & 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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Don't forget Cider & S'mores on Sunday Evening on the front lawn! (In case of rain we will be in the fellowship hall) |
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The annual UWF Salad Supper will be held on October 20 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. All women in the church are invited to come and bring a salad or other dish to share. It is an evening of good fellowship and good food (and door prizes too.)
Our speaker for the evening will be Jenny Butcher from Isaiah 117 House. They provide a comforting home where children awaiting placement in foster care can stay while child welfare services do the paperwork and find the child a good foster placement. As usual, we will be collecting donations of money and/or gift cards to stores where where they can purchase needed items for the children.
I hope we have a large turnout for such a worthy organization. Please save the date. We hope to see you there!
--The Circle of Love |
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Thank you from Galen Dellinger |
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BUMC Clergy Appreciation Coffee – Sunday, October 26 at 9am in the Fellowship Hall |
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Trick or Treat for Children's Clothes Closet Clothes & Supplies Drive on Oct 26th |
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The Children's Clothes Closet (CCC) is part of Mission Central and a ministry of the Shenandoah River District of the UMC. Our CCC was recently recognized by the state of Virginia during Diaper Needs Week and in “Tell Me Something Good” on WHSV on Sept 29. |
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Bridgewater UMC Youth Announcements |
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6:45 p.m. Prayer for Teens — Parents’/Adults Zoom Gathering
Blessings, Jomo Johnson (240) 328-5847 dumbumyouth@gmail.com |
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Hi, BUMC kiddos, friends, and families!
We are working on the next thing, so check back here very sooooooon!
Join us for Children's Church every Sunday! 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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Save the Date! Packing party for Operation Christmas Child Saturday, November 8 from 10 AM to 12 Noon |
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Time for Operation Christmas Child! October Collection is Fun 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 October, we will be collecting fun supplies. We need:
Games Jump ropes Coloring books Matchbox cars Craft Kits Girls' hair items Stuffed animals Water color paint sets Puzzles Card games such as UNO, Old Maid, etc. Playdough or modeling clay Small Lego-like sets Small balls Small dolls Anything young children would enjoy playing with, but it needs to fit into our OCC shoebox
We have all of the health and hygiene items we need, but we are still short 25 pairs of scissors for school supplies.
We appreciate the church’s support for this important project for children! Thanks, Johna McFarland |
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Chordially Yours of the Shenandoah Valley, a 38-member professional choir under the direction of artistic director Scott Zane Smith, presents their holiday concert, “The Wonder of Christmas” on December 20th and 21st, at Linville Creek Church of the Brethren in Broadway, VA. Our one-hour concert consists of sacred and secular music, with many familiar tunes that celebrate the magic of the holiday season. Concerts both days are at 3 p.m. For more information, find us on Facebook @ Chordially Yours of the Shenandoah Valley. |
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This Week's Birthdays! |
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20 Kelly Lescanec 21 Amy Slaubaugh, Bonnie Snyder, Matt Robinson, Vic Taylor 23 Becky Brubaker 24 Jonathan Snoddy 25 Karenell Johnson, Jo Ellen Bowman, Emmanuel Acherefi |
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Our Calendar This Week |
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THIS Consecration & Laity Sunday SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School 10 AM Worship Service 11:15 AM Covered Dish Lunch (Fellowship Hall) 6 PM Cider & S'mores (Front Lawn) 6:45 PM Zoom Prayer for Youth 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in/Youth Zoom Bible Study
MON 2 PM UWF Circle of Hope Meeting (BRC Smith Room) 6:30 PM UWF Salad Supper (Fellowship Hall)
TUE 6:30 PM Joint Church Council & Finance Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
WED 10 AM Prayer Team (Library) 6 PM Handbell Practice (Mt Solon Commons) 7 PM Choir Practice (Sanctuary)
SAT 8:30 AM Men's Prayer Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
NEXT 9 AM Clergy Appreciation Coffee (Fellowship Hall) SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School 10 AM Worship Service 1:30 PM Worship at White Birch Communities 5:30 PM Youth Holyween Party & Dinner
Please send Robin announcements for the Bulletin/Slides/E-Blast by Wednesday to adminasst@bridgewaterumc.com. Thank you! |
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Our very own Sandra Stroud (Judy Tongue's sister) made the front cover of BRC's The Bridge |
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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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