This Week
at
Forrest Burdette
Memorial UMC
 
2848 Putnam Avenue
Hurricane WV 25526
304.562.5903
C.O.M.: 304-562-9170
 
     
Monday, August 31 
No Activities
    
Tuesday, September 1
No Activities
10:00 a.m. Community Cupboard  
                           
Wednesday, September 2 
7:00 p.m. WW II Service
       
Thursday, September 3
COM Closed to students
Newsletter Assembly
        
Friday, September 4 
COM Closed to students 
10:00 a.m. Community Cupboard
                
Saturday, September 5
No Activities
        
Sunday, September 6
14th Sunday after Pentecost
10:30 a.m. Worship (by reservation, or live streamed on Facebook)
6:00 p.m. Worship (by reservation)
    
Monday, September 7
Labor Day
Church Office & COM Closed 
   
  

E-Connection

August 31, 2020

     Wednesday, September 2, marks 75 years since the official end of World War II. On that evening a time of remembrance and reflection will take place in the Forrest Burdette parking lot near the bell. This will truly be a moving experience as so many of us had family members who fought in Europe and the Pacific Theatre.
     Reg Hart will offer an overview of the history of World War II and the formal surrender of Japan. In addition to this, the church bell will toll 75 times to remember the years that have since past.
     Please plan to join us for this brief service beginning at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 2. 
    
Ed Grant, Senior Pastor 
                   
 
     
School Supplies Needed!
In just 2 weeks school is starting, and while things are looking different in many ways, some things are still the same! We are collecting all the usual school supplies with some timely additions; check the attached list for specifics. If you want to donate, please drop off the supplies at the church, no later than Sunday, September 6, so we can sanitize and hold them for 48 hours before delivering them to the school. Thank you for being faithful in supporting our students and school staff. --JaynĂ© Kirk 
     
School Supplies
Pencils
Crayons, either 8 or 24 count
Zipper pencil pouch
Pencil top erasers
Glue sticks
Scissors
Composition notebooks
2-Pocket folders
WIDE Ruled filler paper
Colored pencils
Makers
Highlighters
Index cards
Black permanent markers
Earbuds
Binder
Backpack
   
Additional Supplies
Tissues
Sanitizing wipes
Hand sanitizer
Baby wipes
Ziploc bags
Spray disinfectant
Paper towels
Child sized face masks - disposable or cloth
                 
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)  
                  
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!  
                  
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.   
                  
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.  
                  
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.  
                  
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!  
           
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. 
                  
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)             
            
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.        
            
This Week's Birthdays
8/31 - Emma Dierdorff, Christian Stark 
9/1 - Sheri Brown, Reese Kauffman 
9/2 - Pam Blevins, April Crouse, Judy Grass, Valerie McMillion, Ed Mullins, Ben Newhouse  
9/3 - Jo Bess, Larry Clegg 
9/4 - Debbie Duespohl, Bobby Greene, Harold Stewart 
9/5 - Jennifer Hart, Steve Huggins, Jessica Ray 
9/6 - Wes Hager, Victoria Marsh, Paul Rose, Darlene Smith, Brittiany Veit, Evelyn Warner