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Bridgewater UMC E-Blast Friday, May 15, 2026 |
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A Note from Pastor Mary |
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Hello Everyone -- Good Christian Friends, Rejoice!
It's an Up, Up and Away week! This Sunday, we will share the story of the Ascension of Jesus. The Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts both have accounts of Jesus being taken up into heaven 40 days after the Resurrection and after appearing to the disciples and other people in those 40 days. Jesus blesses those who were there as witnesses and then the scripture says "They were constantly in the temple blessing God." Blessings all around!
I just left the Celebration of Life worship service for Henry Graham who was inspired by God's gift of flight and by his faith to serve God in the US Air Force for many years and support his children in service to their nation through the military. Throughout the Bible, the writers use images of birds and flying to let us know how uniquely we are created and how much God loves and cares for each of us. Jesus says, "Look at the birds of the air, they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?.... But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:26 & 33 Henry embraced Jesus' invitation to the "off we go." We trust that when God calls each of us to "fly away home," that Jesus will take care of us here and the life to come. We send our love to Dorice and the whole whole whole family.
I'm glad that we could be together today to show Dorice Graham the family our love and I'm glad that we will be together on Sunday to send the blessings up to God once again! Up, up and together blessing God!
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 James Madison University this weekend!
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 Prayers of Sympathy for the family of
Henry Graham
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
Linda Ritter Naomi Higgs Jeff Pfister Ongoing Prayer Needs of our Congregation Grace Fishback Betty Foley Dorice Graham 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 17, 2026 (3rd Sun)
Greeters Gloria & Rodney Hildebrand Ushers Higgs Family Reader Gloria Hildebrand Audio-Visual Mark Kipps Acolytes Madelyn & Nolan Gilkeson Sanctuary Servers Laura & Tony Mancari Bus Driver Chuck Rexrode |
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Official Notification Group Charge Conference Wednesday, June 10 at 7 pm A Charge Conference will be held via zoom on Wednesday, June 10th at 7:00 p.m. to approve your incoming pastors salary. (FYI: This zoom will include all the incoming pastors in the district.) The zoom will not be lengthy; simply for the body to approve the pastors salary. The outgoing pastor and incoming pastor will also be invited to attend, but the incoming pastor is not required to do so. Topic: Group Charge Conference Time: Jun 10, 2026, 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95116150436? Meeting ID: 951 1615 0436 Passcode: 028115 |
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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 Our children will be acting out the Story of the Good Samaritan this Sunday! Please come and support our Kids!
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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Dear Faith and Church Congregations, The Arc of Harrisonburg & Rockingham is hosting our annual MLK June Food Drive to help families and neighbors in need throughout the Harrisonburg and Rockingham community. We would love for your congregation to join us by collecting non-perishable food donations. Congregations are welcome to begin collecting donations throughout May leading up to the June food drive dates and dropping them off early at our office location in the Lucy Simms Center. Suggested Donation Items Canned vegetables, fruit, soup, or protein Pasta, rice, or cereal Peanut butter and jelly Ready-to-eat meals or snacks Tea, coffee, or shelf-stable juice Thank you for supporting our community and helping local families in need. If your congregation plans to participate or if you have any questions, please contact us. Sincerely, Hiesun Ho, BSW Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham (540) 246-6309 |
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This Week's Birthdays! |
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18 Dorothy Lion, Hayden Reese Hanifee 19 Barbara Kiracofe 20 Mary Kern, Leslie Intemann 21 Adam Gilkeson 23 Grace Mowery |
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Our Calendar This Week |
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THIS 9 AM Sunday School for all ages SUNDAY 10 AM Worship Service 6:45 PM Zoom Prayer for Youth 7 PM Youth Zoom Check-in
MON 6 PM UWF Spring Banquet (Fellowship Hall & Kitchen)
TUE 11 AM UWF Hope Circle Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
WED 10 AM Prayer Team (Library) Handbells are on summer break! Thank you, Handbells! 7 PM Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
NEXT Pentecost Sunday!! SUNDAY Celebrate the Holy Spirit by Wearing Red! Kits for Conference Due 9 AM Sunday School for all ages 9:30 AM 4th Sunday Coffee 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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