This Week at
Forrest Burdette
Memorial UMC
 
2848 Putnam Avenue
Hurricane WV 25526
304.562.5903
  
    
Monday, October 30
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH
5:30 p.m.  Cub Scouts -Milton Corn Maze
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.  Praise Band Practice -Sanctuary
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
 
Tuesday, October 31
9:00 a.m. COM Costume Parade
10:00 a.m. Community Cupboard
COM Closes at 5:00 p.m. today
No Hooks & Needles
No "Good Grief" Group
                        
Wednesday, November 1
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH
10:45 a.m. Morning Bible Study -111
12:00 p.m. We Care -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, November 2
10:00 a.m. Circle of Friends -111
6:00 p.m. ACDS Class -111
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice - Sanctuary
 
Friday, November 3
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
 
Saturday, November 4
7:30 a.m. Emmaus Prayer Group -110
9:00 a.m. UMW Fall Festival
(until 2:00 p.m.)
 
Sunday, November 5
All Saints' Sunday, Communion
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Romans 3:19-28
"The Sign on the Door"
7:30 a.m. Orchestra Practice -Sanctuary
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
2:00 p.m. Parsonage Committee
5:00 p.m. Handbell Practice -Choir Rm
6:00 p.m. Men's Group -111
6:00 p.m. Worship -Chapel
6:00 p.m. Finance Committee -201
6:15 p.m. Orchestra Practice -Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. Church Council -FH
 
Upcoming Events
Sun., Nov. 12: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox deadline and dedication; High School Night at Pastor Jeremy's House, 6-8 p.m.
 
Tues., Nov. 14: Community Thanksgiving Service, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 7:00 p.m.
 
Nov. 17-19: Fall Workshop at Cedar Lakes, 6-12 grades, "What Now?"

 E-Connection

 October 30, 2017
       
       
     This Sunday we will celebrate All Saints' Day, remembering those of our congregation who have died in the past year and the way they lived their lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. When Christianity spread to Great Britain, All Souls' Day was dedicated to Christian martyrs and saints who had died, replacing a summer's end pagan festival. The evening before was a time of prayer and preparation known as "All Hallows' Eve" which later became Halloween. The American Halloween tradition of "trick-or-treating" probably dates back to the early All Souls' Day parades in England. During the festivities, poor citizens would beg for food, and families would give them pastries called "soul cakes" in return for their promise to pray for the family's dead relatives. The deeper Christian meaning of All Hallows' Eve, however, should not be forgotten. We all draw closer to Christ when we remember and give thanks for our loved ones and others who have been faithful as disciples and entered their eternal reward. See you Sunday.
 
Grace & freedom,
Ellis
            
     
2017 Fall Festival
The United Methodist Women are sponsoring the annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts, and Books this Saturday, November 4, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hot dogs, barbeques, drinks, chips, baked goodies, homemade candy, and "books galore" will be available. Crafters and entrepreneurs will have unique merchandise for your holiday shopping. COM will hold a Toy Sale in Byrd Hall to help them clean house before the move!
     If you are able to donate baked goods and candies for the Country Store, please bring them to the church during the day on Friday, Nov. 3. Your book donations may be brought to the church this week as well... many thanks!  Proceeds will be used to assist with furnishings for the renovated kitchen.  Questions? Contact Karen Lilly, 304-562-9241 or jklilly@frontier.com. 
     
Wednesday Night Live Dinner & Small Groups 
Our Wednesday Night Live small group ministries are held each week at 6:30 p.m. 
  • Chris Clark: Christian Basics, Old Testament
  • Ellis & Julie Conley: Disciple Fast Track, Old Testament
  • Debby Cunningham: Faithful: Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph
  • 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 menu for November 1 is BBQ chicken, potato salad, macaroni & cheese, green beans, rolls, 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.
      
Rotary/Marshall Health Community Health Screening
Saturday, November 4, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
First Community State Bank Community Room (3754 Teays Valley Rd)
Health tests at reduced rates or free
BMP: $30, TSH: $10, PSA: $10, A1C $10, Flu Shot: $30                       
  
Beyond Recovery
Beginning November 7, this group offers help, hope, and connection for families/friends who are suffering due to a loved one's addiction. In addition, the group has a proven track record in helping family members/friends reduce stress in their lives, influence their loved one into reducing their use, and getting help. Groups will meet every Tuesday, from 7-8 p.m., for six weeks at Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church.  There is room for thirty participants, and reservations should be made with Cindy Wandling at 304-951-8380.
                
Rainelle Work Crew
We've had a request from Jonathan Dierdorff for help with home repairs needed as a result of last year's flood. We are taking a team Fri., Nov. 3 - Wed., Nov. 8 to help with those needs. If you're able to help for all or some of those days, or have questions, contact Bob Sauvageot (304-590-1405). Volunteers may stay at Rainelle United Methodist Church.
                           
OCC Shoebox Ministry
Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes along with packing brochures are available in the Narthex. A $9 donation is to be included for the shipping and handling of each package. Return by Sunday, November 12. "Be a part of changing children's lives all over the world in Jesus name through the power of a simple gift with Operation Christmas Child". This is a wonderful opportunity to share God's love with children around the world!
   
Also, our annual trip to volunteer at the Charlotte, NC, shoebox distribution center is December 8.  Please contact J.D. Philyaw with questions or to sign up (jdphilyaw@hotmail.com or 304-942-1670).
                
Construction Update
As we close in toward the final weeks of phase 1 completion, they are busy getting the final details done, finishing painting, bathrooms, ceiling work in COM, and preparing to paint the ceiling fixtures in the gym. Looking forward to a quality job with which to do the Lord's work everyday.
                  
This Week's Birthdays
10/30 -  Lisa Fawcett
10/31 -  Abigail Howat, Jennifer Johnson, Barney Wells
11/1 -  Matt Anderson, Sarah Clegg, Vicki Jarvis, Torie Meadows, Carrel Prince
11/2 -  Amanda Lilly, Melissa Oxley, Charlie Veit
11/3 -  Mike Jarvis, Beth Turley
11/4 -  Joe Gilmore, Ruth Anna Johnson, Scott Proffitt
11/5 - Chris Casazza, Shawn Daly, Evelyn Martin, Mary Ann McClure
  
Coming Up this Sunday
All Saints' Sunday, Communion
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Romans 3:19-28   "The Sign on the Door"