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, May 9, 2026 |
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A Note from Pastor Mary |
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Hello Everyone -- Good Christian Friends, Rejoice!
I am looking forward to worshiping Jesus with you tomorrow and celebrating Mother's Day with all of you. Let me share a memory that I have about my Mom, Kitty Dadisman. Mom attended JMU toward a degree in business, and then spent most of her working years (over 30) as a Teacher's Assistant in Harrisonburg City Schools, many of them in Kindergarten. For years, she team-taught early elementary Sunday School. I remember her singing a song about the Mothers in the Bible that came out of the Sunday School curriculum:
"Sarah had a baby, a baby, a baby, Sarah had a baby, his name was Isaac."
"Ruth had a baby, a baby, a baby, Ruth had a baby, his name was Obed."
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"Mary had a baby, a baby, a baby, Mary had a baby, his name was Jesus."
Mom loved loved loved to sing and she loved all kinds of music. She loved hymns and enjoyed editing the hymns and making up her own words. When asked "What was her favorite hymn?" my brother said, "I think it was all of them." She played a lot of music in our house growing up and used a lot of music to teach us.
Mom was also a "Tea Activist." Mom did not like coffee, but drank a cup or two of tea every day as long as I can remember. When churches began to have coffee after the service, she claimed she was "being discriminated against," and started offering hot water and tea to those who wanted it!
Back to Sunday School.... I will never forget. Each year for Sunday School, Mom made construction paper tea pots for all the children in her class to decorate and give their mothers or a special woman in their lives. It had a pocket for a tea bag and each one had a poem:
"Happy Mother's Day! I try to do my best in every way. So when you get upset with me, relax and have a cup of tea."
Happy Mother's Day to those who nurtured us and nurtured us in the faith. To those we have and hold now and to those that we miss!
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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Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! ~ Psalm 4:1 |
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Joys and answered prayers We celebrate graduates from Bridgewater College, James Madison Uuniversity, and Eastern Mennonite University
Thank you, God, for the love of Jesus, for our church, our families, and our friends We give thanks for God's grace and mercy Current Prayer Concerns
For the UMC itineracy process in Virginia and for all the pastors and congregations affected by moves Peace in my life, my family, with our neighbors, and throughout the world
Janice Harper Mary Billy Spencer James Sharon Ryder Liskey Linda Ritter Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Grace Fishback Betty Foley Henry and Dorice Graham Dick Harper Rodney Hildebrand Deidra Hill Judy Hulvey Barbara Kiracofe Chloe Leach Dorothy Lion Ray Michael Shirley Creekbaum Kim Miller Mitzi Puffenbarger Joanne Simpkins Bonnie and Tom Snook Sandra Stroud Vic Taylor Nancy Thomas Gary and Marcia TyeryarDonald & Ginger Usry
Doris Waters
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Worship Volunteers for this Sunday, May 10, 2026 (2nd Sun)
Greeters Bonnie & Tom Snook/Eileen Phillips Ushers Paul & Johna McFarland Reader Jim Tongue Audio-Visual Marc Craun Acolytes Taylor Family Sanctuary Servers Sue Rexrode Bus Driver Dwight Campbell |
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Happy Mothers Day! The Circle of Love would like to thank everyone who purchased carnations for the special women in your life. Thank you for supporting our annual fundraiser, with funds going to support very worthy organizations. |
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Chordially Yours of the Shenandoah Valley, a 35-member professional choir under the direction of artistic director Scott Zane Smith, presents their spring concert, The Wonderful World of Broadway on May 9-10, at Linville Creek Church of the Brethren in Broadway. Our one-hour concert consists of an inspiring collection of Broadway favorites. Concerts both days are at 3 p.m. Celebrate the joy, heart and magic of Broadway with Chordially Yours this Mother's Day weekend! For more information, find us on Facebook, @Chordially Yours of the Shenandoah Valley. |
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Hymn Sing during worship on June 28th We will be doing a hymn sing on June 28th in lieu of a sermon. Please write down the title(s) of your favorite "hymn" [both traditional and contemporary] and put it in the offering or give it to Robin in the office no later than June 1. Thank you. -James |
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Thanks to the Hope Circle, we have 24 Hygiene Kits made up. Also, someone donated 3 completed kits. If we send 75 kits to Conference, this is what we need to complete them:
Thank you for all of your donations. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Kathi Hemmis Please remember that the last day for donations is May 24th. |
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HELP NEEDEDTO LOAD TRUCK KITS FOR CONFERENCE
We are seeking volunteers to assist with loading the Kits for Conference on the truck Monday, June 8th. Help is needed at both Vision of Hope United Methodist Church and Macedonia United Methodist Church.
Each location needs 57 volunteers to ensure the trucks are loaded safely and efficiently. Your time and effort will make a meaningful difference in supporting this important ministry.
If you are available to help, please sign up below. We truly appreciate your willingness to serve!
Vision of Hope will be picked up at 10:15AM Macedonia will be picked up at 11:30AM. . |
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District News -- Annual Conference is coming to JMU!!
Virginia Annual Conference June 17-20, 2026 Atlantic Union Bank Center (JMU)
Calling all Shenandoah Valley folks with gifts for kindness and hospitality:
We are searching for over 150 volunteers to help us host our first Shenandoah River District-area Annual Conference in Harrisonburg this year. We need many folks (even non-UMC!) with lots of kindness, knowledge and/or stories of the area to make this an unforgettable experience full of Shenandoah Valley hospitality for all.
If you are interested in partnering with us at this Annual Conference, please indicate your willingness, abilities, and availability. Our District Team will continue working with the Annual Conference Planning Committee to determine what jobs are available and then we will reach out and work with you one-on-one to find a job that suits you.
Thank you for your willingness, excitement, and energy. You will be the reason this is a magnificent experience for our Annual Conference members!
Some areas of help that will be needed are: -- Help with set up of conference at the Atlantic Union Bank Center in the days before and take down after the event --Help with golf carts as they arrive at the center in the days before AC --Registration Table (signing in Laity and Clergy) --Ushers (Wednesday through Saturday at noon) --Hospitality --Golf carts (driving and assisting persons into the arena) --Tech Desk
The official sign up sheet is coming soon, but in the meantime, now is the time to be thinking about what you can offer by giving of your gifts and talents!. - Debbie Creech debbiecreech@vaumc.org |
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Sign up are online or Robin in the office can assist. Information needed is your first and last name, email, cell phone, shirt size, and area(s) of interest for volunteering, including: Registration, Directional Support, Greeters, Ushers, Parking, Transportation Support, and/or Conference Set Up/Take Down. |
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Bridgewater UMC Youth Announcements |
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Youth Events
Sunday, May 31st Youth Service Were inviting all teens to take part in leading this special service! Opportunities to Participate: Share a 3-minute year recap testimony from each youth Join in 2 group songs Serve as an acolyte Read scripture Perform a solo or duet ______________________________ All teens are encouraged to participate; bring a friend and be part of something powerful! |
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Every Sunday: 6:45 p.m. Prayer for Teens — Parents’/Adults Zoom Gathering 7:00 p.m. Youth Zoom Check-in!
Blessings, Jomo Johnson (240) 328-5847 dumbumyouth@gmail.com |
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Hi, BUMC kiddos, friends, and families!
Children's Skit - The Good Samaritan If any of your children would be interested in helping with a skit on May 17th for Children's Time, please contact Gracen or complete the form on the BUMC Kids Group Me. We will be acting out the Story of the Good Samaritan! As always, there will be a variety of roles from big speaking parts to parts with no words to helping off stage with costumes. (Please only fill out the form if you and your family are able to attend the church service on May 17.)
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.
Jesus loves you and so do we!!
~Gracen Kelley~ BUMC Kids Group Me, email gracenkelley123@gmail.com or phone (call, text) 804-867-6143 |
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Relay For Life for Harrisonburg-Rockingham 2026 - Festival For Hope |
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Our Relay For Life is THIS Saturday, May 9th! |
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There will be many fun events for everyone! There will be many activities throughout the night and many teams will be having activities and fundraisers at their sites! |
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This Week's Birthdays! |
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10 Evan Kiracofe 11 Jessi Higgs, Kendall Williams 13 Emily Kern Stoltzfus 15 Jamie McDorman |
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Our Calendar This Week |
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THIS Mother's Day SUNDAY 9 AM Sunday School for all ages 10 AM Worship Service 6:45 PM Zoom Prayer for Youth 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
MON 6:30 PM Church Council Meeting (Fellowship Hall) 7 PM UWF Faith Circle (Members' Homes)
WED 10 AM Prayer Team (Library) 6 PM Handbell Practice (Mt. Solon Commons) 7 PM Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
NEXT 9 AM Sunday School for all ages SUNDAY 10 AM Worship Service 11 AM UWF Banquet Prep (Fellowship Hall & Kitchen) 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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Call Us : 540-828-0890 |
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