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Connection E-News
July 2nd, 2024
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Dear Church Family,
Happy the 4th of July! As we enjoy our nation’s birthday with the magnificent fireworks this Thursday, let us remember the following prayers:
“Liberating God, you have given us this good land as our heritage. Make us always remember your generosity and constantly do your will. Bless our land with honesty in the workplace, truth in education, and honor in daily life. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance; and from every evil course of action. When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful; and, in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”
God bless America, land of the free, home of the brave!
Rev. Jennifer
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In-Person / Live stream
The Fourth of July Service
July 7th at 10:00 a.m.
Doug Fontenello, lay servant, will share his message, "Thank you, God!"
This week's scripture reading will be taken from Mark 11:25-30.
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Calendar of Events over the this week | |
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Monday, July 1st
● SPRC Meeting at 7:30 p.m. (Zoom)
Tuesday, July 2nd
● Confirmation Class at 5:30 p.m. (Youth Lounge)
Wednesday, July 3rd
● Worship at the Fire-pit at 7 p.m.
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Thursday, July 4th
● Independence Day (Staff Holiday)
● Thursday 30-minute Prayer at 10 a.m. (Zoom)
Sunday, July 7th
● Sunday Worship Service at 10 a.m. (Live-Stream available)
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Fire Pit Services are Returning! | |
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July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Wednesday at 7-7:30 p.m.
Join us for casual devotional services in July. We’ll pray, sing, read scripture, listen to a special devotion, and even enjoy toasted marshmallows!
We need volunteers to help set up the fire pit and clean up after the service.
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Everyone has a song to sing and a gift to bring! This is especially true in our community garden. Each member of the Garden Group is unique and we need each of their gifts to make our garden thrive. Just like the characters in the Bible Stories we learn each day, our gardeners know that the things that make them different are also the things that make them special!
Come join in the fun and discover that community works best when "you're just like you, and I'm just like me!"
Theme: "Just Like Me- Digging in and Growing Deep"
When: August 5th - August 9th from 9am-12pm
Where: BUMC
Who: Children age 3 (potty trained) through entering 5th grade
Cost: $30 per child or $55 per family
How: Register online (Click the button)
*We are also in need of adult volunteers for VBS. For more information or to sign up to volunteer contact Deena at youngfamilyministry@bridgewaterumc.org
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UWIF is in need of an engraver | |
We have several years of mission awards to be completed. If you can help us or if you know someone who does engraving, please contact Kathy Schulz @ 908 391 7464. | |
Collecting Items for the Homeless People | |
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Abby Bielefeldt is collecting items for homeless people in Somerville. This is a chance to help them with Abby.
Here is the list of items needed:
Feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothpastes, mouth wash, soap bar, body wipe/baby wipes, tissues(small packs), socks
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BUMC will receive a small payment for each pound of clothing that is collected in the bin
provided. Please support our church by donating your unused clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts,
purses, blankets, drapes, pillowcases, and stuffed animals.
(Not accepted: rags, fabric scraps,
pillows, toys, books, or household goods.)
Thank you for your donations!
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For Those In Need of Support | |
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If you have found yourself struggling, or going through a particularly stressful life change, we invite you to meet with one of our Stephen Ministers. In meeting with a Stephen Minister, you will receive one-to-one, confidential, Christ-centered care.
To be connected with a Stephen Minister, please contact Mary Beth Gruber.
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- Prayers for Family friends of the Buonos
- Prayers for Family of Emil (friend of Pat Stanicki)
- Prayers for Anthony (friend of Pat Stanicki)
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Food Drive Donations
Thank you for donating food to our neighbors. Please bring your non-perishable/non-expired items to the church, and place them in our “Food Bank” containers.
If you would prefer, you can bring your items to the Food Bank Network of Somerset County located at 7E Easy St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805. Thank you very much.
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Sharing your gifts with Bridgewater United Methodist Church is extremely important. Without these gifts, BUMC would not be able to provide its programs and ministries for members and friends.
Thank you for your support of BUMC!
You can use this QR code or click here for sharing gifts.
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