Sunday Opportunities:
Sunday: Traditional Worship Service with Children's Moment 8:30 am
Children's Moment during 8:30 am worship service--children stay to worship with their family in the Sanctuary.
Sunday: Contemporary Worship Service with Sunday School 9:30 am
Children's programming at 9:30 am (Children's Worship & Sunday School)
Sunday: Traditional Worship Service with Children's Church 11:00
Following the Children's Moment at the 11:00 service, children will be walked to Children's Church in Rm. 136.
Sunday: Nursery 8:30-12:00 pm
Our Nursery serves children ages 6 weeks - 3 years at all three services in Rm. 107.
Worship
9:30 Contemporary Service on Sundays.
Come sit with the youth group!
Fellowship
The Tailgate:
Sundays from 5:45-6:30 pm in the GBUMC Parking Lot.
(Nearest to Great Bridge Middle School)
Sunday Night Live (SNL):
Join us from 6:30-7:15 pm in the Social Hall.
Learning
Life Groups:
Sunday mornings at 11:00am in the Youth Room!
Mission
GBUMC Agape Food Pantry- Students are invited to serve in our Food Pantry on Friday afternoons from 3:00-6:00pm.
Great Bridge UMC Child Protection Policy and Procedures
Journey Weekend:
March 11-13
Rockbridge Alum Spring, Goshen, VA.
Cost: $155 (middle school students)
Deposit: $75 Reserves your spot on the trip
Joyful Praise Ringers
The handbell choir is open to all ages (youth to adult) who love to make a joyful noise with handbell worship.
The Joyful Praise Ringers provide music for the traditional worship service on the third Sunday of each month at 8:30am and 11:00am. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary.
Contact Randall Ball to get involved:
Randallball@greatbridgeumc.com
Master's Men
Master's Men is directed by our organist, Debbie Smith, and is open to men all all ages who love to sing!
Together, the Master's Men lead the traditional worship services in music on the fourth Sunday of each month at 8:30am and 11:00am in the Sanctuary.
Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
All men, ages 16 - 106 are welcome to join us! Your ability to sing is a bonus, not a pre-requisite.
Come and experience our fellowship weekly!
Contact Debbie Smith to get involved: smithmdg@verizon.net
Current Weekly Opportunities:
"The Psalms" Bible Study by Dr. Brian Russell
Join Dr. Randall Ball for a Bible study through the book of Psalms.
Weekly meetings will take place both in the Conference Room and on Zoom from 6:30-7:30pm.
Contact Dr. Randall Ball for the meeting link!
In This Bible Study We Will:
Discover how the psalms of the Bible can translate to our daily life, allow the psalms to help us find words to express ourselves to God when we are unsure of how to pray, and learn the historical context in which the psalms were written, adding to their richness.
Follow the Great Bridge United Methodist Church Music Ministry Facebook page: here
Good News
9:30 am in room 110.
Encouragers
9:30 am in room 112
For more information, contact Ann Myers annwmyers@hotmail.com
Christian Fellowship
9:30 am in room 111
For more information, contact Laura Jane Wright laurajanewright@me.com
Shook Seekers
9:30 am in room 132
For more information, contact Jeanie Phillips
msjeanie@verizon.net
United Women in Faith
United Women in Faith is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. Here at Great Bridge United Methodist we have four circles:
Circle of Love:
The Circle of Love meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact Michelle Miles, smiles2103@gmail.com or Jane Atkinson, jatkinson010388@gmail.com
Friendship Circle:
The Friendship Circle meets the first Monday of the month at 10:30 am.For more information, contact annehmaheu@cox.net
Circle of Grace:
The Circle of Grace meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm.For more information, contact hlwright1@verizon.net
Circle of Faith:
The Circle of Faith meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. For more information, contact kathybagwell23@yahoo.com
United Methodist Men
The UMM meet every Tuesday at 6:00pm for Bible Study. All men are invited.
For more information, contact Charlie Martz:
windsormartz@gmail.com
PB & J (Paula Bass & Jesus)
Join our Director of Visitation Paula Bass, at Noon on Tuesdays, in Room 110 as we read through the Bible together. Just bring your Bible and an open heart and mind for study!
Book Club
Join Pastor Devon, to study
"Unlearning God: How Unbelieving Helped Me Believe" by Philip Gulley
Tuesdays at 1:30 pm in room 110 from
May 7 - June 11.
If you are interested in the Young Adults Group or would be interested in a group for Young Families, contact Pastor Devon at devonblair@greatbridgeumc.com
Better Together Groups
Harris Group:
Meeting Thursdays at 6:30 pm both in-person and via Zoom. Studying Sermon Notes. Please contact Cindy for more information charris858@aol.com
Greenbrier Group:
Meeting Fridays at 6:00 pm to study Sermon Notes. Contact Linda for more information lamavc@gmail.com
Small Bites:
Currently meeting on Mondays from 7:15-8:30 pm. Topic: Sermon Notes
Anyone interested is welcome to join!
For more information, contact Rebecca Dodge: rebeccaddodge@gmail.com or
Ruth Gillespie: ruthgillespie3@gmail.com
Women's Small Group:
Meets at 10:00 am on Thursdays. A place to wrestle with faith and life using the scripture lessons and sermons as our focus. Contact Laura Jane Wright for more information at laurajanewright@me.com
Walk & Talk:
The Walk & Talk group provides opportunities for light exercise and fellowship as we walk nature trails and expand our horizons by listening to guest speakers addressing different topics. We too visit museums and gardens and have lunch at notable restaurants.
For more information contact Ann Myers, at annwmyers@hotmail.com
"To be disciples of Jesus Christ, for the transformation of the world,
so that no one misses out on the grace of God.”
