This Week at
Forrest Burdette
Memorial UMC
 
2848 Putnam Avenue
Hurricane WV 25526
304.562.5903
  
    
Monday, November 13
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH
6:00 p.m.  Emmaus Men's Group -111
6:00 p.m. E mmaus Women's Reunion -Little Narthex
COM Board Mtg postponed
6:30 p.m.  Boy Scouts -VA House
7:00 p.m.  Cub Scouts -Basement/FH/111
7:00 p.m.  Mission Outreach -110/Parlor
7:00 p.m.  Praise Band Practice -Sanctuary
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
  
Tuesday, November 14
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. Beyond Recovery -111
7:00 p.m. "Good Grief" Group -Chapel
7:00 p.m. Civic Chorus -Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service -Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
                        
Wednesday, November 15
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, November 16
10:00 a.m. Circle of Friends -111
12:00 p.m. JOY Fellowship -FH
6:00 p.m. ACDS Class -111
6:00 p.m. Premier Designs Jewelry Show -FH
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice - Sanctuary
  
Friday, November 17
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
 
Saturday, November 18
7:30 a.m. Emmaus Prayer Group -110
  
Sunday, November 19
Thanksgiving Sunday
Affirmation of REACH Commitments
Matthew 25:14-30
"The Tragedy of the Unopened Gift"
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
3:00 p.m. Annual Charge Conference -Sanctuary
5:00 p.m. Handbell Practice -Choir Rm
6:00 p.m. Men's Group -111
6:00 p.m. Worship -Chapel
6:15 p.m. Orchestra Practice -Sanctuary
 
Upcoming Events
Thurs., Nov. 23: Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Forrest Burdette, 2:00 p.m. Ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and drinks provided. Bring a dish to share, and invite a friend!
 

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 November 13, 2017
       
       
     November is flying by which means it will soon be time for our annual Christmas Musical on December 3rd at 6:30. This year we have a thrilling adventure at Bethlehem's only theme park "Royal World" which features Israel's past and prophesied kings.  The Royal World crew is trying to get ready for opening day in time for the crowds coming in for the census.  There's just one problem, they first have to pass the safety inspection.  But everything comes to a stop when they realize the king of prophesy might be coming sooner than they thought.  Join us as our children present "The King and Me".
     Looking ahead!  If you want to be a part of exciting possibilities for new community events in the new Family Life Center, contact JaynĂ© for more information!
     Mark your calendar!  VBS planning will start in the new year, but the dates have already been set.  Mark your calendars for June 24-29 so you know you can join in the fun!
               
Jayné Kirk
Director of Children & Family Ministries
   
REACH-ing Farther
Sunday, November 19, we will celebrate our 2nd Anniversary of REACH through prayer and an affirmation of commitments.  Please complete and bring the back of your REACH-ing Farther brochure so you may bring it forward to the chancel rail during the time of commitment.
                             
Community Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday, November 14, 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Teays Valley Ministerial Association; Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 2438 US Highway 60, Hurricane; Preacher-Dr. Jeff Johnson; Choir Practice at 6:00 p.m. (all voices welcome!).  Please bring canned goods for the Christian Community Cupboard.
                           
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 15 is chili, chicken noodle soup, potato soup, sandwiches, 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.
      
JOY Fellowship Meets Thursday
J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) Fellowship covered dish luncheon meets this Thursday, November 16 , at 12:00 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. Our special guest will be FBMUMC member Bob Alexander who will present a program about the 1970 airplane crash involving Marshall University. Please join us.
                          
Jewelry Show for the Building Fund
There will be Premier Designs Jewelry Show  this Thursday, November 16, at 6:00 p.m. , in the Fellowship Hall to raise money for the building fund.  Premier Designs is a Christian company that supports missions in over 60 countries.  100% of the profit will be donated to the building fund.  So, ladies, please plan on attending this evening of fellowship and fun while supporting a good cause.  Please RSVP to Becky Meadows: 04-206-7976 or beckypremierjewelrylady@yahoo.com
                     
Annual Charge Conference
Join us for Forrest Burdette's Annual Charge Conference, next Sunday, November 19, 3:00 p.m., in the Sanctuary.
                              
Angel Tree Available Starting Nov. 19
Once again, our church, via the Mission Outreach Team, is sponsoring and Angel Tree for needy families in our community.  This Sunday, the tree will be up and ready with Angels for you to take.  Instructions will be available in the bulletin and by the tree.  The Mission Outreach Team thanks all of you for your generous participation in this program.  What a blessing it is to be able to give!
     
Deck the Halls!
Persons who would be willing to help decorate the church for the Advent/Christmas season, please contact Jo Bess at 304-562-9561.
  
Construction Update
This week's work moved at a more rapid pace, completing the final punch list for phase 1 of the project. The upstairs is, for the most part, complete and somewhat less complete downstairs. The gymnasium floor is going down and is a project by itself. Some of the inspections have begun with many more to complete. They are working as weather permits on the exterior building and landscaped areas. There are still little loose ends to complete, and your prayers are appreciated for continued safety and coordination.
                         
This Week's Birthdays
11/13 - Ginger Dunlap, Jack Gibson, Sandra Johnson, Kierstin Marsh
11/14 - Jennifer Bonham, Lorn Limanen, Kris Pyles
11/15 -  Morgan Dunn, Michael Linsenmeyer
11/16 - Libby Bird, Michael Brown, Sharon Jones, Debbie Milton, Patsy Neumeyer, Gary Robson
11/17 - Mary Fugate, Vic Mays
11/18 - Penny Bailey, Clarence Bess, Dave Blevins, Cody Dunlap, Mary Marcum, Emme Newhouse
11/19 - Scott Bradley, Sarah Cartwright, Shenan Jones
     
Coming Up this Sunday
Thanksgiving Sunday
Affirmation of REACH Commitments
Matthew 25:14-30   "The Tragedy of the Unopened Gift"