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

 
Monday, September 25
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 -Sanctuary/Narthex
7:00 p.m.  Putnam Piece Makers -FH
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
  
Tuesday, September 26
9:30 a.m. Y.A.H. Quilters -111
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
6:30 p.m. Hooks & Needles -201
7:00 p.m. Youth Leader Mtg -Uth Lounge
7:00 p.m. Civic Chorus -Sanctuary
                        
Wednesday, September 27
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 28
10:00 a.m. Circle of Friends -111
6:00 p.m. ACDS Class -111
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice - Sanctuary
 
Friday, September 29
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
  
Saturday, September 30
7:30 a.m. Emmaus Prayer Group -110
 
Sunday, October 1
World Communion Sunday
I Corinthians 11:23-26
"The Great Thanksgiving"
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
3:00 p.m. PipeSounds Concert -Sanctuary
5:00 p.m. Handbell Practice -Choir Rm
6:00 p.m. Men's Group -111
No Evening Worship
 

 E-Connection

 September 25, 2017
    
  
     It's hard to believe that we're quickly approaching the month of October already. It's also hard to believe that we've already started fundraising for Reach Mission Trip 2018 as well! With the amount of excitement we brought back with us this summer, it wasn't hard to tell that we were going to share that with others and encourage some new faces to go ahead and sign up for next year's trip. The Uth want to extend their thanks to you, the congregation of Forrest Burdette Memorial UMC, for your continued love and support of our work; not just on our annual mission trip, but for all the activities and ministries that we are a part of. It's never too late to get involved. Be on the lookout for official Reach Mission Trip forms. As soon as they're available we'll have them out in the Connection Center in the Narthex.
     One thing we can go ahead and sign up for is the West Virginia Annual Conference's annual Fall Workshop at Cedar Lakes in Ripley. For years, youth from throughout the West Virginia Annual Conference have gathered together each fall to worship, pray, and take a hands-on approach to life and faith through workshops. This year's dates are November 17th-19th for those youth in 6th-12th grades. The cost is $100, and you can go ahead and register by following this REGISTER NOW! link. Camp Scholarships are available, but you must see Pastor Jeremy before registering.
     It is such a blessing that the youth can stay as active and connected all throughout the year because of the help and support of such a wonderful church family. Thank you all!
 
Jeremy Daniels, Associate Pastor
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries
        
A Farewell Reception This Sunday
A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45 a.m., this Sunday, October 1 , to honor Rachel Ward, our Accompanist/Organist, and her family who 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.  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.  Mark it "Rachel".  A basket for cards will also be present at the reception.
        
PipeSounds Organ Concert
The 2017-18 PipeSounds Concert Season begins with a Classical Concert this Sunday, October 1, at 3:00 p.m. Our guest artist is 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.
   
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
  • 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"
 
The dinner menu for this Wednesday, September 27, is baked chicken, pinto beans, coleslaw, roasted potatoes, cornbread, and dessert.  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.
    
Haiti 2017
Annette Cartwright  and Sharon Jones are  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)
     
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.
     
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
Progress forward this week with the upstairs classrooms finishing out the HVAC systems for heating and cooling. They are tying in the hot water tanks and some electrical portions. Additionally, they are doing some sheetrock work along the hallway adjacent the fellowship hall area and COM office area.  
        
This Week's Birthdays
9/25 -  Tammy Fenerty, Amy Garinger, Brenda Hanson, Michael Hinshaw, Trevor Johnson, Robert O'Dell, Mark Saunders
9/26 -  Diana Allen, Sephra Faulknier, Aly Fearing, Debbie McCoy
9/27 -  Andy Johnson, Angela Lipinski
9/28 -  Sandy Hanning, Mandy Spurlock
9/29 -  Bob Alexander, Carly Cunningham, Holley Johnson
9/30 -  Timothy Bowie, Evan Davis, William Held, Phil Hyre, Sheri Johnson, Paula Limanen, Sandra Mayhew, Devin Schamp
    
Coming Up this Sunday
Sunday, October 1, 2017
World Communion Sunday (offering)
I Corinthians 11:23-26   "The Great Thanksgiving"