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Forrest Burdette
Memorial UMC
2848 Putnam Avenue
Hurricane WV 25526
304.562.5903
C.O.M.: 304-562-9170
Monday, October 19
No Activities
Tuesday, October 20
9:30 a.m. Sewing Group
10:00 a.m. Community Cupboard
Wednesday, October 21
10:45 a.m. Midweek Bible Study with Ed Grant in the Sanctuary
2:30 p.m. Hooks & Needles
6:30 p.m. Chris Clark Bible Study, Room 111
Thursday, October 22
No Activities
10:00 a.m. Community Cupboard
7:00 p.m. Young Adult Porch Night @ the Mills residence
Saturday, October 24
No Activities
Sunday, October 25
21st Sunday after Pentecost
10:30 a.m. Worship (by reservation, or live streamed on Facebook)
6:00 p.m. Worship (by reservation)
6:00 p.m. Youth Night! (middle and high school youth)
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 E-Connection October 19, 2020 |
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I'm thankful for the types of connections I've made over the years through serving as the Associate and Youth Pastor here at Forrest Burdette. I've had a lot of time by myself lately behind the wheel of my car to think about all of those that I've been able to minister to and minister with during my time here. Today, as I prepare for another wedding to officiate for one of our former youth, I reflect on how we all stay connected together no matter where life takes us through our common love of Jesus Christ. While some of our friends over the years have moved out of the area, we will always remain connected as the body of Christ.
Speaking of staying connected... during my travels to seminary classes last week I was able to enjoy some time and a meal with some of our FBMUMC family. Both former youth/college student Lauren Duespohl and also some of our former Just-Older-Youth members Debbie Bias and Betty Bailey! Sometimes it's the smiles behind the mask that make the long journey to Kentucky worth it!
Jeremy Daniels, Associate Pastor
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries
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FBKids Trunk or Treat: October 28!
On Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30-7:30 p.m., we will be hosting a Trunk-or-Treat, socially distanced of course!
What is a Trunk-or-Treat? We will have decorated vehicles set up in the church parking lot. There will be pre-packed grab bags of treats that the children can pick up at each trunk. We will not be personally handing out the bags. How can you help? You can RSVP and bring your children, in their costumes! You can donate candy or trinkets. You can help make treat bags. You can decorate your trunk, or help your friend decorate their trunk. (Please, make sure your friend knows that you are decorating their trunk.) How do I decorate my trunk? There are a lot of great ideas out there. You can search for ideas online. Oriental Trading has kits you can buy if you want to join in but aren't feeling crafty. I have seen lots of really great ideas from the Bible, nature, and popular culture: Noah's Ark, under the sea, Candy Land, mad scientist, pumpkin patch, Garden of Eden, Super Mario. You get it; you can do almost anything. You can also get creative with how you have the treats for kids to grab: have them pick them off a tree or simply decorate a table. It's a fun event, so have fun! How are we sharing God's love? We will have something special, like a scavenger hunt or pieces of a story kids will collect at some or all of the trunks. Sign up soon so we can plan our message accordingly.
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Wednesday Bible Studies
Two Wednesday Bible studies are starting up for your spiritual growth! Last week began Pastor Ed's morning study at 10:45, in the sanctuary. The group is studying I Thessalonians, and you are welcome to join in! Please bring your Bible and a mask.
Chris Clark's Wednesday evening Bible study begins this week, October 21, 6:30 p.m., in room 111 (down the hall from the nursery). Everyone is welcome as the group studies Philippians and "Finding Joy in Difficult Times". Bring your Bible and a mask.
Starting on November 11, Malinda Shanklin will lead a Wednesday evening class, using the book "Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam" by James W. Moore and Joseph Crowe. This class will also meet at 6:30 p.m., upstairs in room 211. If you are interested in signing up for this class, please contact Malinda or the church office so that we order enough books (office@forrestburdette.com, 304-562-5903, ).
Stay connected and in the Word!
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Young Adult Porch Night: This Friday
Join us in Hurricane with some good ol' fashion PORCH TIME with Pastor Jeremy and Momma Mills. This Friday, October 23, @ 7:00 p.m., @ the Mills residence. Address to be sent out via Remind.
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Sunday Night Uth: This Sunday!
October 25th - Halloween Gathering (on Side Parking Lot) - Join us for fellowship and fall fun with Costumes/Food/Fire Pit! (6:00-7:00ish) Middle school and high school welcome!
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Donations for Care Packages
Young Adult Care Team Requests Donations
We are asking for your help to collect small treats and items to be included in care packages mailed to college students prior to final exams. Examples of items are gift cards for coffee or food, lip gloss, bath bombs, snacks and candy, and other small pick me up items, to name a few. For more information, contact Jennifer Sette or Jeremy Daniels, or just bring your marked donations to the church office. Donations are being accepted now until Wednesday, October 21. Thank you!
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Backpack Buddies Packing Volunteers!
Through generous donations during the Covid-19 Crisis, we've been able to help stock up on our normal items for packing, but we always welcome any donations during the week and on Sundays before or after our live worship service at 10:30 a.m. This school year may prove to be the most needed year for this ministry, and we can always use your help and support, both financial and prayerful.
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Our FB Blood Drives Need a New Coordinator
We are thankful that Jo Bess served as our blood drive coordinator over the past few years, and now she has retired from this volunteer position. Would you be interested in coordinating our drives? We hold anywhere from 2-5 drives per year. The coordinator is the liaison between the American Red Cross and the church. Before each drive, the coordinator schedules some of the appointments and finds volunteers in the church to help out on the day of the drive. Lastly, the coordinator is available during the drive to help as needed, from the time of set up to clean up (drives are usually scheduled on a weekday, 2:00-7:00 p.m.). If you are interested, please contact the church office. Our next blood drive is October 30.
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Operation Christmas Child
In Sunday's worship service, J.D. Philyaw walked through the steps of "How to Build a Shoebox Online". It's easy! We challenge you to do this today. This gift can be personal as you can select the option to choose boy or girl, age group, items to go in the box, and send a note and photo. Begin by going to samaritanspurse.org and scroll to Build a Box Online.
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On Hold: Cardboard Box Donations
Many of you are generous in donating your empty food boxes for Haiti missions, but since there aren't any trips planned at this time, we're going to hold off on collecting these boxes here at the church. Stay tuned for when they are needed in the future!
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Please Continue to 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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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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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, or come to the church Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Thank you!
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Remember the Cupboard
The Christian Community Cupboard continues to serve our community. Please remember them when shopping. Especially needed from Forrest Burdette are canned peas and canned carrots.
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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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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. 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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This Week's Birthdays
10/19 - Rachel Hill
10/20 - Sidney Peal, Billie Jo Rowsey, Barbara Simmons
10/21 - Geary Burns, Julie Conley, Leah Gore, Joy Mitchell, Leslie St. Clair, Becca Wilson
10/22 - Maggie Bradley, Crista Hall, Ashlee Johnson, Sydnie Johnson
10/23 - Carley Bryan, Davey Freeman, Jamie Herman-Bellomy, Tori James, Sandy Vargo
10/24 - Jeff Haynes, Cindy Soto, Dalton Young
10/25 - Sheri Anderson, Maria Surface
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