This Week
at
Forrest Burdette
Memorial UMC
 
2848 Putnam Avenue
Hurricane WV 25526
304.562.5903
C.O.M.: 304-562-9170
       
    
Monday, September 30
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
6:30 p.m.  Scouts BSA #236 -Scout Hut
7:00 p.m.  Cub Scout Pack 236 -Byrd Hall+
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
   
Tuesday, October 1
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Baby Blankets/Ruth Byrd Circle  -Byrd Hall
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
12:30 p.m.  OCC Sewing Group -Byrd Hall
6:00 p.m.  Basketball (Stout) -Gym
6:30 p.m.  G.S. Troop #10117 -Byrd Hall
7:00 p.m.  UMW -110/Parlor
7:00 p.m.  Hurricane Civic Chorus -FH
                          
Wednesday, October 2
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
10:45 a.m.  Midweek Bible Study -207
12:00 p.m.  We Care -201
2:30 p.m.  Hooks & Needles -201
5:30 p.m.  Fellowship Dinner -FH
6:00 p.m.  Uth -111
6:30 p.m.  Adult Small Groups
Clark: 225W, Cunningham: 211,  Delph: 219, Gatewood: Chapel,  Grant: 207
6:30 p.m.  C.O.O.L. Kids -Byrd Hall
7:30 p.m.  Praise Band -Sanctuary
   
Thursday, October 3
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
8:00 a.m.  TOPS 0530 -Byrd Hall
10:00 a.m.  Circle of Friends -211
1:30 p.m.  Senior Basketball -Gym
6:00 p.m.  Basketball (Stout) -Gym
6:30 p.m.  Scouts BSA #360 -Scout Hut
6:30 p.m.  Dancers' Choice -FH
7:00 p.m.  Choir Practice -Sanctuary
   
Friday, October 4
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
  
Saturday, October 5
7:30 a.m.  Emmaus Prayer Group -110
  
Sunday, October 6
World Communion Sunday
Communion
Luke 17:5-10, "What if?"
8:30 a.m.  Worship
9:45 a.m.  Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship
2:00 p.m.  H+H Hike for Hunger  -So. Charleston
5:00 p.m.  Handbell Practice -Choir Rm
5:30 p.m.  Uth Lead -111
6:00 p.m.  Uth Bible Study -111
6:00 p.m.  Men's Group -201
6:00 p.m.  Worship -Chapel
7:00 p.m.  Adult Basketball -Gym
   
Upcoming Events:
10/1: Morning: Visions newsletter assembly
10/7: Trustees Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
10/11: Young Adults event @ Mi Pueblito, 7:00 p.m.
10/12: Uth Service Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
10/17: J.O.Y. Fellowship covered dish lunch, with special guest John Marra, 12:00 p.m.

 E-Connection

 September 30, 2019
      
       
      In Paul's second letter to Timothy, he wrote to Timothy saying: "But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it." (II Timothy 3:14)
     Timothy had been taught from the earliest days of his life. His mother and grandmother were excellent teachers, and then there was Paul. Timothy was well grounded in the faith because he was blessed to be surrounded by people who loved him and taught him many important lessons that would shape his life and ministry.
     Who have been the people in your life that have blessed you with lessons that guide your life? Who are the people who pointed you to faith in Christ? As I know Timothy was so grateful for those who blessed him, the next time you say a prayer, give thanks for those who have taught you. Never forget the lessons you have learned, and always remember to give thanks.

God Bless!
Ed
                
Small Group Information
Be a part of a Wednesday evening small group! Groups begin at 6:30 p.m.
    
Chris Clark- "How shall we then live?", Room 225B
Debby Cunningham- Glory Days , Max Lucado, 211
Ron Delph- Paul: His Life & Teaching , Room 219
Don Gatewood- 1st & 2nd Timothy , Chapel
Ed Grant- The Gospel of Mark , Room 207
Uth- (Meet at 6 p.m.)  Middle & High School (6-12th grades), Room 111
C.O.O.L. Kids- age 2 through 5th graders, Byrd Hall; nursery provided under 2 yrs.
    
Fellowship Dinners  are served from 5:30-6:15 p.m. each Wednesday. Sign up at the Connection Center or call the office (304-562-5903). Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. Adults $8, Children (under 12) $5; no family pays more than $20. On the menu this week :  Lasagna with meat sauce, garden salad, garlic bread, dessert.
             
2019 Hike for Hunger
Benefiting Heart & Hand Outreach Ministries
Sunday, October 6: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
212 D St., South Charleston
Heart & Hand helps 5,000 individuals yearly with food and  other basic needs. This annual event brings the community together  to help our neighbors. See Pastor Jeremy to make a donation to our team!
                    
Pastor Appreciation Month
The Staff Parish Relations Committee reminds us that October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Please take the time to share your thoughts with Ed and Jeremy during the month.
     On October 27, between the 8:30 and 11:00 services, we will be a holding a light reception to recognize the entire staff of Forrest Burdette and our ministers.
                     
Fishing Kits for OCC
We want to include 75 fishing kits in the boys' shoe boxes. Each box will include the following: fishing line (will be cut to 5 yds), sinkers, cork or plastic bobbers, hooks, and lures. These will be sent in medicine containers, so we need donations of larger medicine containers as well as the fishing supplies. A WOW gift would be a foldable fishing pole, although this is not necessary. 
                    
Save the Date!
Pastor Ed & Brenda Grant invite the congregation to their farm for a church-wide Pumpkin Carving & Hot Dog Roast on Sunday, October 20th . We will gather at 2:00 p.m., rain or shine! Hot dogs will be served; bring a covered dish to share. 
           
Fall Festival
Applications for the United Methodist Women's Annual Fall Arts, Crafts, & Vendor Festival are available at the Connection Center or by clicking here. This year's event will be held on Saturday, November 2, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Contact Joy Mitchell if needed (304-542-3969).
         
PipeSounds Board Seeking New Members
Do you have an interest in music? Do you find joy in the Harrah Symphonic Organ during our worship time? The PipeSounds Board is seeking new members! This Board makes decisions about and organizes our annual organ concert series and oversees educational opportunities involving our unique instrument. Please contact Don Gatewood at 304-553-2217 if you have questions or are willing to serve.
                 
Do you have an eye for floral arranging?
The Worship Team is inviting anyone with an eye for flower arranging and interior decorating to be a part of our team! Your help with the stage area in the sanctuary and the flower arrangements on the Communion table would be much appreciated! Please contact the church office if you are interested lending a hand (304-562-5903 or office@forrestburdette.com).
              
College Student Contact Information Needed
We are asking for Fall 2019 contact information for our college students: school, address, email, phone. Parents, can you help us out? Please send information to office@forrestburdette.com
         
This Week's Birthdays
9/30 -  Timothy Bowie, Evan Davis, Larry Embrey, William Held, Sheri Johnson, Paula Limanen, Sandra Mayhew, Devin Schamp
10/1 -  Jill Newman, Doris Sampson
10/2 - Evelyn Gregory, Stephen Jones, Kevin Marra, Joni Prince, Harold Quigley
10/3 - Amy Golden, Nick Oxley, Casen Proffitt, Nate Vance
10/4 - Jill Coulter, Meredith Thompson, Heather Wyatt
10/5 - Emily Gay, Chris St. Clair
10/6 - Julie Harris, Hannah Spiker