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Forrest Burdette
Memorial UMC
2848 Putnam Avenue
Hurricane WV 25526
304.562.5903
C.O.M.: 304-562-9170
Monday, August 10
No Activities
Tuesday, August 11
No Activities
10:00 a.m. Community Cupboard
Wednesday, August 12
No Activities
Thursday, August 13
No Activities
Friday, August 14
10:00 a.m. Community Cupboard
Saturday, August 15
No Activities
Sunday, August 16
11th Sunday after Pentecost
10:30 a.m. Worship (by reservation, or live streamed on Facebook)
6:00 p.m. Worship (by reservation)
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 E-Connection August 10, 2020 |
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It seems that we will be starting things back up in a more normal fashion here soon. It's scary, confusing and frustrating trying to navigate how to keep all of the children, staff, and families as safe as we can while also trying to serve all of their needs.
This fall will still look different for COM in that we won't have anyone in the center other than staff and children. We will still be keeping the children separated in their individual classrooms, having their own designated playground time, and eating their meals in the classrooms.
We feel so blessed that we have made it through the summer without any sickness and are very grateful to parents and staff for being diligent and doing everything they can to help us keep everyone as safe as possible.
I'm reminded often that this is the exact time we must Pray, Wait, Trust and Plan. I think the waiting is the hardest part, followed by trusting. It's not that I don't trust, but it's hard for me to sit back and not plan and feel productive. So I make many plans, contingent plans, and what if plans. I worry about the what if's that I can't control, only to see things fall into place. I know they will because I do believe in the Pray, Wait, Trust and Plan process. I would just like the planning to come a bit sooner; however, in the situation we are in right now, where everything is fluid and changing on a daily basis, trust becomes the biggest component. So instead of the plans, and contingent plans, and what if plans, I need one trust plan that God will take care of our needs just as he has in the past. He will provide us with the things we need, in his time, in his way. We just need to be ready to go as we follow his plan, the plan of Trust.
We appreciate so much all the support you give us and the prayers you direct on our behalf. We truly believe that is a huge part of our ongoing success in our mission. We couldn't do this without everyone's assistance, prayers, and support.
As we go into this season of re-opening and begin registering new children, it's looking like we will have a full center again soon, so if you know of anyone that has a child they are needing care for please have them contact us ASAP. We are filling up very fast.
Our focused prayer at the moment is for a smooth transition for the children and staff into the school year, for peace for the parents in the decisions they have to make for their children, and for discernment on our part to provide the best and safest environment for all that we can.
Thank you again,
Cathy Daley, Director
Forrest Burdette Children's Outreach Ministries
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Volunteers Needed for Quilting
The construction of baby quilts and Christmas Family quilts (Young At Heart Quilters and the Ruth Byrd Circle) has safely resumed on Tuesday mornings. If you are able to help with tacking and binding the quilts, please contact Karen Lilly at 304-562-9241. Thank you!
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Please RSVP for In-Person Worship
Remember to call or email the church to reserve a spot at one of our in-person worship services each week. Services are offered Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m . Please contact the office by Friday afternoon for Sunday reservations. (304-562-5903, office@forrestburdette.com)
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Fundraising Opportunity for Heart + Hand!
Donations for a Forrest Burdette, FBUth, and FBKids logos face mask (gaiter style) will go toward the purchase of a free little library at Heart + Hand Thrift Store, just like the one we have at Forrest Burdette! Any funds raised over the amount needed will go toward the purchase of new books to be shared. $10 suggested donation. Masks are available in the office during the week or on Sundays in the Narthex.
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Remember the Cupboard
The Christian Community Cupboard has continued to serve our community throughout this pandemic. Please remember them when shopping. Especially needed from Forrest Burdette are canned peas and canned carrots.
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Live Stream Tech Volunteers Needed
To help continue our Facebook-Live presence for our 10:30 a.m. worship services, we need several volunteers to train and learn the process to help this outreach. We are blessed with the technology to be able to reach others for Christ in this new way. Please consider being a part of this team! Please contact Karen in the office or Pastor Jeremy.
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Visit Our YouTube Channel
Our FBKids and FBUth Ministries have continued to provide instruction and entertainment for our children and youth, and all the videos can be found on our YouTube channel. Past worship services and devotionals are available as well. If you have some free time, check out our channel by clicking here!
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Your Prayers & Thanksgivings
We welcome your regular prayers and continued giving. This is the perfect time to learn about our online giving option. Click here to access the online giving instructions from the Forrest Burdette website. Your continued giving to the church, as you are able, is important for us to keep paying our expenses. Thank you so much for sending your offerings! If not online, then please mail your regular offering to 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane WV 25526. To save a stamp, you may deposit your offering in our locked mailbox on Putnam Avenue. Open the top door, and slide your envelope all the way to the back of the box, where it will fall into the locked area. Thank you for your support of this ministry.
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Do you need a mask?
We know of a handful of members who are making masks. If you need a mask, please contact the church office, and we can put you in contact with our mask-makers. (304-562-5903)
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Would you like a set of offering envelopes?
Please contact the church office if you would like us to prepare a set of undated offering envelopes for your household (304-562-5903, or office@forrestburdette.com). We will mail the set to you.
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This Week's Birthdays
8/10 - Katie Jo Andrews, Christian Barnhouse, Steven Mills, Frank Mynes, Andrew Pannell, Randall Tidd
8/11 - Chantil Foster, Taylor Riedel
8/12 - Bill Romine, Cindy Stickler
8/13 - No birthdays today
8/14 - Lori Bailey, Kylie Billups, Audrey Hall, Christopher Hall, Debbie Haynes, Mary Casey O'Dell
8/15 - Sylvie Bartkowski, David Brumfield, Ellen Shoub, John Jay Walker, Jim Zappitelli
8/16 - Hayley Lawman, Reese Ramey, Rylee Ramey, Leah Woodworth
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