This Week
at
Forrest Burdette
Memorial UMC
 
2848 Putnam Avenue
Hurricane WV 25526
304.562.5903
C.O.M.: 304-562-9170
       
    
Monday, November 11
Veterans Day
Church Office Closed
COM Programs Open
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
No Scouts BSA or Cub Scouts
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
   
Tuesday, November 12
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Charity Quilts/YAH Quilters  -Byrd Hall
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
6:00 p.m.  Basketball (HABL) -Gym
6:30 p.m.  Girl Scouts 10295 -Byrd Hall
7:00 p.m.  Civic Chorus -Sanctuary
                          
Wednesday, November 13
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
10:45 a.m.  Midweek Bible Study -207
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: 225B, 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, November 14
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 (HABL) -Gym
6:00 p.m.  BSA 236 Committee Mtg -206
6:30 p.m.  Scouts BSA #360 -Scout Hut
6:30 p.m.  Dancers' Choice -FH
6:30 p.m.  Cub Pack 236 Committee -201
7:00 p.m.  Choir Practice -Sanctuary
  
Friday, November 15
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
2:00 p.m.  Blood Drive (until 7 p.m.) -FH
6:30 p.m.  Savage Basketball -Gym
  
Saturday, November 16
7:30 a.m.  Emmaus Prayer Group -110
2:00 p.m.  Gym Reserved (Ogle)
  
Sunday, November 17
Isaiah 12
"So Thankful I Could Sing"
8:30 a.m.  Worship
9:45 a.m.  Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship
2:30 p.m.  Girl Scouts 38317 -Byrd Hall
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
6:00 p.m.  New Member Class -219
6:00 p.m Soccer (Elkins) -Gym
6:30 p.m. Poca Boys Soccer Banquet -FH
7:00 p.m.  Adult Basketball -Gym
  
Upcoming Events:
Undie Sunday throughout November!
11/21: Charge Conference, 7:00 p.m.;  Community Thanksgiving Service , 7:00 p.m., @ Grace Life Church, Culloden

 E-Connection

 November 12, 2019
      
       
     With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, all of us should be mindful of just how blessed we are. I've said many times that we are the most blessed people on earth. We don't have to be rich or powerful to be blessed. We don't have to have only the finest to be blessed. If we have Jesus in our hearts, that is more than enough to be blessed.
     All of us share similar traditions and some not so similar in this season of the year. But, one thing all of us can share in this time is a grateful heart. If you are loved by some you are blessed. If you have food to eat and a roof over your head you are blessed. And, here at Forrest Burdette we are surrounded by people who love us and even prepare a feast on Thanksgiving Day for anyone who wants to share in fellowship and not spend the day alone.
     God bless our church family, and may this season fill our hearts with gratitude and joy as we count our blessings one by one.
  
God Bless!
Ed
                           
American Red Cross Blood Drive
This Friday, November 15
2:00-7:00 p.m.
Forrest Burdette Fellowship Hall
To donate blood and/or to donate your time,  please call Coordinator Jo Bess (304-545-0096).
                 
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- Because of Bethlehem , 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 :  baked steak, cheese potatoes, peas, roll, dessert .
               
Operation Christmas Child: Interesting Facts
* 2.8 million children graduated from The Greatest Journey in 2018
* 2 million reported decisions for Christ in 2018.
* In areas where Gospel witness is restricted, specially packed shoebox gifts are packed. These shoeboxes provide a way for believers in restricted areas to share the Gospel in a culturally sensitive way. Over 1 million children in hard-to-reach regions received shoebox gifts in 2018.
     Please pray for people to pack boxes as we are in the final week to pack. We are thankful to be a small part in bringing the Gospel to those who have not heard. Return your packed box by this Sunday, November 17.
                          
Churchwide Family Christmas Dinner
Tickets will be on sale starting this Wednesday evening, November 13, for our annual Family Christmas Dinner. This year's dinner will be held on Sunday, December 8, 5:00-6:00 p.m., before the children's presentation of their Christmas musical at 6:30 p.m.  Ticket sales are held between Sunday church services, Wednesday evenings, and in the church office during the week. Get your tickets early! Roasted turkey or smoked ham, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, rolls, and assorted desserts. $10 per adult; $5 per youth age 4-12; age 3 and under free. 
                    
Angel Tree
Look for the Angel Tree in the narthex this Sunday, November 17. It will be decorated with the names of children for whom we are responsible for buying Christmas gifts this year. Instructions and gift wish lists will be available. Deadline: December 15.
                    
Hot Chocolate Packets
Our Uth are accepting donations of individual hot chocolate packets (please, no canisters), to bring to Heart & Hand on December 14. If you would like to contribute a box or more, please see Pastor Jeremy. Many thanks!
                   
Little Free Library
Forrest Burdette now has a Little Free Library, "the world's largest book-sharing movement", located in the grassy area just before the COM covered drive. This project was a collaboration between our Children's & Youth Ministries. A Little Free Library is a "take a book, return a book" free book exchange for all ages. If you have a few gently used books, for children, youth, young adults, or adults, that you think would be a good addition to our little library, please bring them to the church office. Enjoy!
                             
Undie Sundays
Please bring in new, unopened underwear for both children and adults on the Sundays in November. There is a collection basket available in the Narthex. The underwear will go to Heart & Hand which will distribute the undergarments to area schools, homeless and domestic violence shelters, and children who participate in the Heart & Hand Christmas Program.
                           
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.
                 
This Week's Birthdays
11/11 -  Zachary Daniels, Maria Folio, Sharon Smith
11/12 - Jenna Johnson, Lois Kinneer, Joe Miller, Tristen Nesmith, Ashley Stalnaker, Sarah Stark
11/13 - Ginger Dunlap, Jack Gibson, Sandra Johnson, Kierstin Marsh
11/14 - Jennifer Bonham, Lorn Limanen, Kris Pyles
11/15 - Michael Linsenmeyer
11/16 - Libby Bird, Michael Brown, Sharon Jones, Debbie Milton, Patsy Neumeyer, Gary Robson
11/17 - Mary Fugate, Vic Mays