This Week at
Forrest Burdette
Memorial UMC
 
2848 Putnam Avenue
Hurricane WV 25526
304.562.5903

 
Monday, September 18
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH
6:00 p.m.  Emmaus Men's Group -111
6:00 p.m.  Emmaus Women's Reunion -Little Narthex
6:30 p.m.  Boy Scouts -VA House
7:00 p.m.  Cub Scouts -Basement/111
7:00 p.m.  Praise Band -Sanctuary
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
  
Tuesday, September 19
9:30 a.m. Ruth Byrd Circle -111
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
6:30 p.m. Hooks & Needles -201
6:30 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 8317
-FH/Basement
                         
Wednesday, September 20
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH
10:45 a.m. Morning Bible Study -111
5:15 p.m. Fellowship Dinner -FH
6:30 p.m. Small Groups
6:30 p.m. Uth -Basement
6:30 p.m. C.O.O.L. Kids -Sanctuary
  
Thursday, September 21
10:00 a.m. Circle of Friends -111
12:00 p.m. JOY Fellowship -FH
6:00 p.m. ACDS Class -111
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice - Sanctuary
 
Friday, September 22
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
  
Saturday, September 23
7:30 a.m. Emmaus Prayer Group -110
4:00 p.m. Loyal Pioneers Picnic -at Hyres' or Fellowship Hall if raining
 
Sunday, September 24
Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball preaching, West Virginia Annual Conference
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
5:00 p.m. Handbell Practice -Choir Rm
6:00 p.m. Men's Group -111
6:00 p.m. Worship -Chapel
7:00 p.m. Staff Parish Relations Committee -201
 
Upcoming Events:
September 29-30 -Midland South District Lay Servant Academy, Elizabeth Memorial UMC, Charleston WV. Please see the Connection Center wall for the yellow registration brochure.
  
October 1: The 2017-18 PipeSounds Concert Season begins with a Classical Concert on Sunday, October 1, at 3:00 p.m. Our guest artist is accomplished organist Johan Botes. A native of South Africa, Botes is currently Assistant Professor of Piano at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. Adults $10; students and children under 5 are free. Join us!
 

 E-Connection

 September 18, 2017
    
  
     Rachel Ward, our Accompanist/Organist, will be moving to Nashville in October.  Her husband, Keith, has received a promotion in the Army Corp of Engineers, and he will be transferring to the Nashville office.  Rachel has served faithfully and with dedication since January, 2015, and has been an important part of the FB staff ministry team.  She, Keith, Jackie, and Ben have become an integral part of the life of Forrst Burdette.  Her last Sunday will be October 1st.  
     To honor her and her family a reception will be be held in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 AM on that day. If you would like to make a contribution to a thank you gift for her ministry please send your check to the church no later than Wednesday, September 27, or place it in the offering plate.  Mark it "Rachel".  A basket for cards will also be present at the reception.
  
Grace & freedom,
Ellis
        
Haiti 2017
Annette Cartwright  is collecting the following items for an October medical trip to Haiti. Please bring donations to the Narthex and place in the "Haiti barrel" no later than Wednesday, Oct 4th.  Call Annette Cartwright @ 304-541-9722 with questions.
 
Over-the-Counter Items:
  • Tylenol (adult, children's chewable/liquid, and infant drops)
  • Motrin (adult, children, and infant drops)
  • Eye drops (saline, artificial tears, allergy, etc)
  • Creams (antibiotic, antifungal, hydrocortisone, anti-itch, etc)
  • Antacids (chewable or tabs; no liquids)
  • Infant formula (powder ONLY)
  • Children's electrolyte (hydration) powder (No liquid drinks please) 
Hygiene Items:
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Individually wrapped Bar soap (paper wrap preferred)
Underwear: All sizes (children, adult)
     
Wednesday Night Live Dinner & Small Groups 
Our Wednesday Night Live small group ministries are now being held each week at 6:30 p.m.  Sign up sheets and books are available at the Connection Center.
  • Chris Clark: Christian Basics, Old Testament
  • Mike Cartwright: Financial Peace University
  • Ellis & Julie Conley: Disciple Fast Track, Old Testament
  • Debby Cunningham: You'll Get Through This (Hope & Help for Your Turbulent Times)
  • Ron Delph: Disciple Fast Track, Old Testament
  • Don Gatewood: Disciple Fast Track, Old Testament
  • Uth (middle & high school): 6:30-7:45 p.m.
  • C.O.O.L. Kids: "Dig In" for ages 2-5th grade, with nursery provided for those under 2
Midweek Daytime Groups:
Wednesday, 10:45 a.m., with Ellis Conley
   Disciple Fast Track, Old Testament
Thursday, 10:00 a.m., with Kyle Goode
   Circle of Friends, reading "It's Good to Be Queen: Becoming as Bold, Gracious, and Wise as the Queen of Sheba"
 
Wednesday night dinners resume this Wednesday, September 20, with a menu of lasagna, garden salad, breadsticks, and dessert.  Kellie Smith will again be our chef.  Dinner is served from 5:15-6:00 p.m.  A weekly sign up for meals is at the Connection Center, or call the church office to RSVP by noon on Mondays (304-562-5903).  Cost is $6 adults, $5 children under 12.  No family pays more than $20.
    
JOY Fellowship
The monthly J.O.Y. Fellowship (Just Older Youth!) covered dish luncheon resumes this Thursday, September 21, at 12:00 p.m.  Our guest will be Rich Stonestreet, President of AARP, speaking about caregiving. Please join us! We meet the third Thursday of the month, September through May. 
   
Grief Ministry Group
Good Grief, led by Robbie Parsons and Beth Sauvageot, will begin Tuesday, October 3, at 7:00 p.m. This 8-week support and ministry group is for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Participant books, Beyond the Broken Heart , will soon be available at the Connection Center, where there is already a sign up sheet. Invite others to come with you who may benefit from such a group. You are invited to pre-register, or you may just show up on October 3.
     
Boy Scout Popcorn Sales
Between services this Sunday, September 24, our Boy Scout Troop #236 will be selling popcorn.  Unlike last year, they will have actual product available for you to choose from, and you will get to take it home with you that day.  If you did not get your popcorn from last year's order, on the 24th you may choose a product at no cost.  There was some confusion with delivery. The money that will be raised for this specific fundraiser will go towards Troop equipment.  Your support is appreciated!
  
Volunteers for BackPack Buddies
The BackPack Buddies program is looking for VOLUNTEERS to pack bags! The fall volunteer sign up sheet is on the Connection Center desk in the Narthex, and we need helpers. The new school year has started, and we are sending nonperishable food home with over 80 students each weekend. Please remember this ministry as you are doing your grocery shopping. We also accept monetary donations and donations of gently used plastic grocery bags. Look for the gray cart in the Narthex. Thank you for helping us be the hands and feet of Christ to these children.
  
Children's Outreach Ministries
COM (Children's Outreach Ministries)  currently has spaces available for early ed. and after school students. Please contact COM at 304-562-9170, or visit our website (forrestburdette.com) for registration information (see the upper right corner of our homepage).
 
Now Hiring: COM is looking for high energy staff members to work with the children in our afterschool program. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and out of high school. Also, COM is looking for substitute teachers for the early ed. program.  Contact Vicki Jacobs at 304-562-9170 or vicki@forrestburdette.com.
 
Construction Update
This week all the poles were removed from the parking lot, and the electric and telecommunications have been converted to the new building. Security systems and fire protection are near completion and tied to the old system. The downstairs classrooms and bathrooms are at 90 percent completion with the upstairs at 75 percent completion. The east end of the building excavation is near completion with the sidewalks and canopies to be poured with concrete next week. Positive movement, and your prayers are appreciated.  
      
This Week's Birthdays
9/18 - Sheila Andrews, Gary Beckett, Sara Knight, Sarah Logan
9/20 - Harold Bennett, Abigail Frame, Linda Hankins, Jeff Rowsey, Mary Russell
9/21 - Tom Cleveland, Brayden Hill, Teressa Johnson, Ryan Samson, Ben Wilson
9/22 - Margie Billups, Lauren Duespohl, Danny Harshbarger
9/23 - Ryder Harrison, Myra Hobbs, Jon Russell
9/24 - Isaac Herndon
        
Coming Up this Sunday
Sunday, September 24
Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball preaching
West Virginia Annual Conference