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News and Current Events for October 19, 2021 |
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Come Worship with us In-Person!
We ask that masks be worn during all
church in-person events.
Worship ONLINE!
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Happy Birthday to YOU!
(Sorry for the late birthday wishes this month!)
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UMW Chili Fundraiser THIS Sunday, October 24 |
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As a fundraiser for local missions, the Bethlehem United Methodist Women are offering homemade chili and beans, a cornbread muffin, and a cookie in a bag for a donation. (Suggested donation is $5.00) This will be offered on the portico for drive thru or walk up. The time will be from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on Sunday, October 24, or until the supply is depleted. Come and buy lunch to take home as you support local missions! |
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THIS Sunday, October 24th - Layman Farms
Meet at BUMC at noon or Layman’s at 1pm
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The Children's Ministry team invites you to an afternoon at Layman Farms, located in Blue Ridge, VA and offers fun for all ages on their 84 acre farm. The fun includes a corn maze, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, cow train, pumpkin, corn, and apple cannons, games for all ages, concessions, and lots more! (Chili and corn muffins available for purchase at BUMC for lunch) Admission is $10.00 per person |
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Trunk or Treat at Bethlehem October 29 |
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The Children's Ministry team invites you to be part of our annual Trunk or Treat event, happening in the BUMC Parking Lot on Friday, October 29, from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. All ages are welcome. Come dressed in your favorite costume and travel down candy alley. Preschoolers are welcome to come to school dressed in costume and stay for an evening of fun and trick or treating! For those who wish to serve candy, come early to set up your car/trunk and decorate. We love to see your creativity and costumes as well! Thanks to all for participating in this fun community outreach event!! |
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GO GREEN
Having completed the conversion of 2/3s of the church’s lighting fixtures to energy saving LED bulbs, the Green Team will finish their work on Saturday November 13th. If you would like to help and/ or learn how to do your own at home,
The G-Team would also like to give church members the opportunity to purchase the bulbs at their bulk rate; cost $7 each. Let Ann Marie know your order request before November 1 st. And if you’re looking to safely dispose of your old fluorescent bulbs, the Team is collecting them for recycling. Drop off box is in the hallway leading to the Ladies Restroom adjacent to the Welcome Center.
“Go Green” isn’t just a St. Patty Day chant. It’s about caring for God’s creation in all different ways. This one (LED light conversion) isn’t only about being kind to the earth;
it’s a money saver too!
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Welcome New Members, Ed and Janet Gorsky |
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Janet and Ed grew up in New York State and became high school sweethearts and have been married for 46 years. They have a daughter and five grandchildren. Janet retired from Loudoun Co. Public Schools as a budget director. Ed, a NY Yankees fanatic, retired from Piedmont Environmental Council as an Environmental Land Use Planner in 2015. They moved to Smith Mountain Lake in 2015. Please give a warm welcome to our newest
BUMC family members!
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Peanut Ministry Receiving Orders for Christmas |
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That time is approaching – Our peanuts make great gifts or stocking stuffers for the Holidays. Last season, we delivered over 3000 jars with a wreath plus “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays” and customer name(s) on labels. Not too early to put in your order as we get mighty busy the next eight weeks (our vacuum packed jars stay fresh for a year). $30 per case of 12 jars. Can ship Priority Mail for $15.50 to any state. Peanut sales support the missions ministry of the United Methodist Men.
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Congratulations Matt Uselton for
Virginia Region 5 Teacher of the Year
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After winning the 2021 Teacher of the Year Award for Bedford County this spring, Matt moved on to win 2021 Teacher of the Year for Region 5 in the state of Virginia!
We are SO PROUD OF YOU! Way to go!
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Bethlehem United Methodist Women's Meeting
Thursday, October 21
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The Bethlehem United Methodist Women will meet Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 1:00 pm in the fellowship hall. Please continue to wear your mask. Our program will be presented by a spokesperson from CATS, Children’s Assistive Technology Service. Their aim is “Giving Mobility and Opportunity to Children”. For those members who wish to donate to this organization, we will have our “Joy Jar” on a table for a free will donation. Our chili drive thru – walk up fundraiser is coming up Sunday, October 24 (see announcement below). Becky Camden will be giving final instructions for this activity. We hope you will be able to attend and support your women’s organization. See you then.
-Sandra Richardson, President
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Thank you for your ministry of prayer!
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Encouragement and other occasion cards available for your use! |
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- Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 pm Council on Ministries Zoom
- Thursday, October 21, 1:00 pm UMW Fellowship Hall
- Sunday, October 24, 9:30-12:30 pm, Chili Fundraiser
- Sunday, October 24, 1:00 pm, Families at Layman Farms
- Thursday, October 28, 3:00 pm, Missions Committee Zoom
- Friday, October 29, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, Trunk or Treat
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- Sundays, 9:45 am, Lectionary Class In Person Room 106
- Sundays, 9:45 am, Canoeing the Mountains Study Room 112
- Sundays, 10:00 am, Family School - Fellowship Hall
- Thursdays, 7:00 pm, Mysteries of the Messiah Zoom
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- Sundays 8:30 and 11:00 am In-Person Worship
- Sundays after 1:00 pm or anytime Worship via YouTube
- Tuesdays 9:30 am Pastor's Bible Study,
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Tuesdays 10:30 am Prayer Time Zoom - Email for link
- Thursdays 8:00 am Upper Room at My Way Bakery, Moneta
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Contact our Staff:
Director of Preschool and Family Ministries,
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Church office 540-297-7957
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