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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 17
No Activities
Tuesday, August 18
No Activities
10:00 a.m. Community Cupboard
Wednesday, August 19
6:30 p.m. Uth Shut-in Card Night (meet at bell tower)
Thursday, August 20
No Activities
Friday, August 21
10:00 a.m. Community Cupboard
Saturday, August 22
No Activities
Sunday, August 23
12th 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 17, 2020 |
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As the summer months are drawing to an end I want to offer thanks to the wonderful musicians and singers who have provided music for worship. At first it was solely in the online presentations and now in our sanctuary worship.
In just a quick look back I remember...and I hope I don't forget anyone...there were vocal solos presented by Pastor Ed, Jayné, and Erin. We enjoyed group offerings by a quartet of Jayné, Ed, Erin, and David; a trio of Ed and his sisters Debbie and Patty; and God SPEAK (Stacey Whitlow, Pam Gibson, Erin Daniels, and Krista Hartley). Instrumentalists have been very active the last few weeks in various combinations which included: Mikki Larch, Judy Clendenin, Jim Kahre, Donna Barnhouse, Bob Gibson, Jill Gilbert, Justin Altizer, Michael Gibson, Ben Wilson, and myself.
Jim Kahre has been a wonderful addition, and he will be taking care of worship music in my absence and on Sunday evenings. Jim is doing custom arrangements and involving the other instrumentalists as well as playing clarinet himself.
There will be more to come, and I am hopeful that we will soon do some small choral ensembles while maintaining social distancing and safe rehearsal practices. This new directional change that has come about in these difficult times has certainly produced some much appreciated blessings. We praise God for making a way.
Mike Barnhouse
Director of Music
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Uth Meets This Wednesday!
Wednesday, August 19, will be our Shut-In Card Night at the church from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meet out in front by the bell tower. If it's raining, meet in the gym. All middle and high school youth are welcome!
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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
8/17 - Woody McFadden
8/18 - Emily Anders, Bob Ayers, Ed Byus, Jack Coulter, Sarah Court, Mary Catherine Harris, Ella Peterson, Kathy Wandling
8/19 - Gertrude Graham, James Herman, Dave Tincher
8/20 - Zach Coleman
8/21 - Jack Coleman, Linda Gibson, Brady Lawman
8/22 - Debbie Gibson
8/23 - Luke Browne, Dwight Williams
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