Visions
THE NEWSLETTER OF
FORREST BURDETTE MEMORIAL
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
VOLUME 2015, NUMBER 2
FEBRUARY 2015
Our Call

Minister to People where
they are;

Equip Disciples on the
Journey; and to

Glorify God in all things
Elsewhere in this newsletter, you will find a report of Forrest
Burdette mission giving for 2014. It is only a summary of money that
flowed through the church treasury and does in no way reflect what
individuals or groups gave directly to mission and outreach ministries.
You will note that the total is over $200,000. I was amazed as I
received these figures. You can be proud of your church for the many
and varied ministries that are supported. We certainly have been
“blessed to be a blessing”. Folks have found ways to serve in hands-on ministry in many ways.
My hope is that we can increase opportunities for persons to serve the Lord in ways that utilize
the gifts and talents that have been given them. If you have not done so I encourage you to
complete one of the “He Leadeth Me – Invitation to Stewardship for 2015” forms to indicate
where you might be willing to serve. You will find them at the Connection Center.
In Matthew 16:24-26 Jesus challenges us to be “self-giving” instead of “self-seeking”. To
answer the call of discipleship, we must continually make that choice and journey on that road
with Jesus. Congregations likewise are challenged, as are pastors. It is a choice that becomes
apparent in the lifestyle of one who claims to be a disciple of Jesus. It is clear that many in the
congregation have accepted that challenge. I have witnessed it already. I pray that each week
more and more will accept that challenge. You have been “blessed to be a blessing”.
On another note, Lent, the 40 day season of preparation culminating with Easter, begins on
Ash Wednesday, February 18, with a 7:00 p.m. worship service of the imposition of ashes and
communion. I invite you to be present as we begin our Lenten journey with Jesus.
Grace & freedom,
Ellis
February Worship
8:30 A.M. Traditional
11:00 A.M. Leaning Toward Contemporary
February 1 –
John 13: 1-17
“The Real Superbowl”
February 8 –
Mark 1:29-39
“Beyond the Borders”
Boy Scout Sunday
February 15 – Transfiguration Sunday
1 Peter 3:18-22
“A Hitchhiker's Guide to Following Jesus”
Rev. Jonathan Dierdorff preaching
February 22 – Mark 1: 9-13
“Brain Buckets”
Worship
February 18
7:00 p.m.
Imposition of Ashes
and Communion
Child Care Provided.
VISIONS
Associate Pastor: Jonathan Dierdorff
Lent is a season in the church that begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18th, and
ends on Holy Saturday, April 4th. It is a time of reflection and repentance as we look
forward to the resurrection of Jesus on Easter; and because each Sunday leading up to
Lent is understood as a “mini-Easter”, Sundays are not counted as a part of the forty
days of Lent. Lent is usually thought of as a season of fasting in order to prepare our
hearts and lives for a new beginning in the season of Easter. Although I think it is a
good time to fast, I also think it is an important time to invest in our spiritual lives
through Scripture reading in addition to prayer and reflection.
During our Advent season we had a lovely devotional that was written by various
persons within the church. I was encouraged to hear of so many using the Advent devotional during their journey and
thought I would offer a Scripture reading schedule that might help chart a path of selected Scriptures to read for each
day of Lent. I cannot emphasize the importance of our church being unified in every way possible, which includes
reading Scripture together during a holy season. If you happen to miss a day or two it will not throw you out of the
loop; you can either pick up where you left off or go on to the next day’s reading. Each suggested passage is selected
from the Revised Common Lectionary with an attempt to capture the focus of Lent as a season of holy reflection. I
pray this reading plan will be a blessing to you this season as we journey together toward resurrection Sunday. Grace
and Peace
Monday
1) Joel 2:1-2, 1217
Tuesday
2) Psalm 51:1-17
7) 1 Peter 3:18-22 8) Mark 1:9-15
13) Exodus 20:1-17 14) Psalm 19
Wednesday
3) 2 Corinthians
5:20b-6:10
9) Genesis 17:1-7,
15-16
15) 1 Corinthians
1:18-25
21) Jeremiah 31:3134
27) Hebrews 10:410
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
4) Matthew 6:1-6,
5) Genesis 9:8-17 6) Psalm 25:1-10
16-21
11) Romans 4:1310) Psalm 22:23-31
12) Mark 8:31-38
25
18) Psalm 107:1-3,
16) John 2:13-22
17) Numbers 21:4-9
17-22
19) Ephesians 2:110
20) John 3:14-21
25) Isaiah 7:10-14
26) Psalm 45
31) Isaiah 50:4-9a
32) Psalm 31:9-16
33) Philippians 2:5- 34) Mark 14:111
15:47
37) John 13:21-32
38) John 13:1-17,
31b-35
39) John 18:1-19:42 40) John 19:38-42
22) Psalm 51:1-12
23) Hebrews 5:5-10 24) John 12:20-33
28) Luke 1:26-38
29) Psalm 118:1-2,
30) Mark 11:1-11
19-29
35) John 12:1-11
36) John 12:20-36
Children’s Minister: Jayné Kirk
 We are already planning for Vacation Bible School (VBS)!
We will run the church VBS from Sunday—Thursday.
Our Dates are June 28th—July 2nd! Mark your calendars! If you have any ideas or want to help let me know.
COM will still run Monday—Friday.
 If you missed the acolyte training please let me know ([email protected]).
 February 11th is our Valentine’s Day party. Come out on Wednesday evening and share in the
fun! We will have snacks and then make cards for our homebound members.
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VOLUME 2015, NUMBER 2
Uth Ministry
Uth: Students between 6 th-12th grades
unite from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays in the
basement of the church to hang out, bond with friends, eat
snacks, play games, and worship God through music,
God’s Word, and small groups. Don’t miss out!
Sunday Night Group (S.N.G.): Sunday Night Group is a
time for Uth to grow deeper with God. We have 4 groups
from 4:30-6 p.m. that meet in the basement:
G.L.A.M. – High School Girls (Sister freaks)
Dusty Men – High School Boys
S.W.A.G. – Middle School Boys (Old Testament)
L.O.L. – Middle School Girls (Talk sheets)
We have incredible leaders that will give each of these
students an opportunity to connect with God and to feel
comfortable to ask questions.
February 1: Chili Cook Off - Start off your Super
Bowl Sunday by enjoying a warm bowl of chili, some
fun competition, and good fellowship. Join
this Uth fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 1, after the
11:00 a.m. service. To-go chili will be
available starting after Sunday school.
Sr. High Super Bowl Party - Sr. High youth are
having a Super Bowl Party at Ellis & Julie Conley's
home (110 Mulberry Dr.) on Sunday, February 1. The
party begins at the 6:30 p.m. kick-off. Please bring a
snack or pop to share.
Soup Kitchen - The soup kitchen takes place every
3rd Saturday of every month. This is open to all ages;
anybody can go, but we highly encourage our Uth to
go and serve West Virginia! We meet at the church,
leave at 10 a.m., and head down to Huntington to a
local salvation army and serve food, sing songs, and get
personal with those who extremely need love.
Uth Ski Trip, Friday, February 20—Sunday, February 22, 2015
Location: Snowshoe MTN & Timberline Four Seasons Resort
Time:
Leaving from the church Friday at 4:45 p.m.; returning to the church Sunday around 11:00 p.m.
Cost:
$170 (with rentals), $150 (without rentals), or $60 (Snowshoe season pass holder)
Housing: Hampton Inn, Elkins WV (breakfast included)
See the registration form at the Connections Center for more information, or contact Jim Fawcett (304-562-7313).
Children’s Outreac h Ministry: Traci Dunmire, COM Director
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16
Greetings to the Church Family of Forrest Burdette! COM celebrated
our 100th day of school on Wednesday, January 21st with posters and fun
during devotion. Each class participated by counting and sharing 100 items
brought from home. COM is thankful to be 100 days smarter with lessons
about Jesus and learned classroom instruction.
COM will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with a valentine exchange and a chance to create a card for troops
overseas. If you would like to join in the fun, please stop by at 11:30 a.m. on the 12th or 13th for crafting and a sweet
treat! Zac Doss, one of our Latchkey counselors, will be our special guest that day as he talks about his service in the
National Guard. Mr. Christopherson will also be stopping by to speak to our students about the Coast Guard and his
service. COM would like to thank our special guests for taking time out of their busy schedules
and for their service.
COM will be wrapping up the end of February by thinking spring
and learning about the weather (we hope the groundhog does not see
his shadow).
COM would like to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day!
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VISIONS
2014 For rest Burdette Mission Giving
I am proud of the way that, because of your generosity, Forrest
Burdette was able to provide mission and ministry in so many ways.
Here is a recap of the congregation’s mission giving in 2014. (This
does not include projects of the United Methodist Women [see
below], Sunday School Classes, undies or school supplies collected,
Thanksgiving/Christmas baskets, or Angel Tree gifts.) You have
certainly been “blessed to be a blessing”.
Annual Conference Apportionments
Midland South District Promotional Fund
Community Development Outreach Ministries
UMCOR
Golden Cross
Day of Remembrance
Human Relations Day
Native American Awareness
One Great Hour of Sharing
World Communion Sunday
Peace With Justice
Community Cupboard
Kairos
Habitat for Humanity
Thanksgiving Baskets
Haiti Mission Items
Angel Tree
Backpack Buddies
REACH Youth Mission Trip
Gabriel Project
Good Samaritan Fund (emergency assistance)
Other
Total
$143,445
1,659
4,994
1,509
10
11
381
55
98
100
35
14,043
1,500
250
550
200
150
13,402
15,736
460
3,091
597
$202,276
Adult Membership
Class
February 15 and 22
9:45 a.m.—Pastor’s Study
If you are interested in uniting
with Forrest Burdette by either
profession of faith or transfer of
membership, you are invited.
No registration needed.
SOUP-ER BOWL
SUNDAY
You are asked to bring cans
of soup for the Community
Cupboard on February 1
and place them in the
Sanctuary under the sign of
the team you think will win
the Super Bowl—the
Seahawks or the Patriots!
United Methodist Women Mission Outreach in 2014 5
Thank you to all of the congregation for your support, contributions, and volunteerism to assist
with the mission projects around the world in the conference, community, and within the church.
A total of $11,250 has been contributed including: $4,800 as a District Pledge, $1,000 for the
Backpack Ministry, $1,000 for the Haiti trip, $2,000 for family assistance, $650 to support the
quilting, knitting, and crocheting outreach from Forrest Burdette, $500 for the local "Be Fit"
mission event, and $1,130 for other projects including Campus Crusade for Christ, Burlington
UM Family Services, House of the Carpenter, Scotts Run Settlement House, Ebenezer Community
Outreach, Heart & Hand, Tyrand, Sweet Julia Grace Fund, and support for bereavement and recognitions
within the local church.
The UMW extends an invitation to the women and men of our Church family to be involved in 2015
with the projects and activities that will support this year's giving! Any questions may be directed to Ruth
Blankenship, President.
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VOLUME 2015, NUMBER 2
Anniver sary Team
Celebrating 100 Years
In 1918, the congregation of the Forrest Burdette church was growing. Revivals were popular in the
community. A guest Evangelist would bring a choir director and lead services for a week at a time in the
evenings. Members of other sister churches would attend, and at one such event in 1918 there were one
hundred and thirty conversions. The Methodist Episcopal Church North worshipped in a building on Main
Street and later relocated one mile east in Teays Valley and became known as the Rock Cut Church. The
Liberty Methodist Episcopal Church was located on upper Cow Creek.
In 1936, the Rock Cut Church united with Forrest Burdette, and the country church building was moved,
repaired, and joined to the main building of the Hurricane church to provide Sunday School classrooms and a
small kitchen for church dinners. In 1940, that building was again moved to a location on Virginia Avenue,
making room for a more permanent addition for Forrest Burdette. The new addition included classrooms and
a choir loft on the west side of the church. Ladies made and sold doughnuts to purchase an organ for the
church.
In 1938, the Rock Cut Church was destroyed by a severe storm and not rebuilt. The congregation
members joined the Hurricane Church.
In keeping with a rich tradition, today the church family continues to recognize the role of Forrest
Burdette UMC to provide programs and outreach, for the glory of God, in the community. Forrest Burdette is
"Blessed to be a Blessing".
Save the Date!
Forrest Burdette Memorial
United Methodist Church
100th Anniversary
May 17, 2015
Worship, Luncheon, &
PipeSounds
Anniversary Concert
Special Guests:
Bishop Tom Bickerton
Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball
Purchase an Anniversary
License Plate, $12, in the office,
to advertise the 100th Anniversary,
“Blessed to be a Blessing” in 2015!
District Mission Trip: You are invited to take
part in an upcoming trip to New Jersey to assist
with Hurricane Sandy Relief, April 26-May 2.
The participants will be repairing homes
damaged from the hurricane. All levels of
talent/skill are needed. The trip is open to
anyone over 18. Lodging will be at a local
church. Meals will be eaten at the church as
well. The cost of the trip is $350 and includes
room/board with the exception of meals while
traveling. For more information, please contact
Kathy Chaney at 304-546-8513 or
[email protected].
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VISIONS
Things to Note…Don’t Miss Out!
Dear Church Family,
Thanks to all of you for the calls, cards, visit, thoughts, and most of all your
prayers. I continue to recover at home and continue to receive many of God’s
blessings. Thanks again, Tim Stinespring
Thank you to my Forrest Burdette Family. The cards, calls, and flowers were
great. But the prayers and well wishes meant so much more. Yours in Christian
Love, Marvin Lively
Welcome new members: Ed & Betsy Byus!
December 2014 at the Cupboard:
291 families were served, composed of 990 people.
18 persons were new to the Cupboard.
Youth
Membership/
Confirmation
Class
6th Grade & Up
Led by
Dr. Ellis Conley
and Jonathan
Dierdorff
Begins February 1, 2015
Call the church office
to register: (304) 562-5903
Mission Fair
As we celebrate our 100 year anniversary of being in ministry and mission, we will be providing a church-wide Mission
Fair on Sunday, March 1. We invite the congregation to come to church a little earlier and browse through the mission
tables that will be located in the Narthex. You will have the opportunity to see the many ways that Forrest Burdette
Memorial UMC reaches out in mission locally, within our state, nationally, and throughout the world. We ask that you
prayerfully consider how God is calling you to join in the mission activities here at Forrest Burdette.
Rags for CDOM
Start saving your rags! In February we will begin collecting rags for Community Development Outreach Ministry. This
is a great opportunity for our church to help support CDOM by donating old t-shirts and rags. These rags will be sold,
and the funds will be used for the various ministries of CDOM. Be on the lookout for the “Rags to Riches” container
coming in February.
Silent Movie 2015
PipeSounds Hosts John Schwandt
Invite a friend or loved one and come see the classic
silent movie, “The Cameraman”, starring Buster Keaton
with the music score performed by John Schwandt from
the University of Oklahoma School of Music, on Friday,
Feb. 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Admission: adults, $10.00;
students and children FREE. To
learn more about the event or the
artist, check the web site,
www.pipesounds.org. There will
be a reception following the event
hosted by the United Methodist
Women.
The PipeSounds Board celebrates
the 100th Anniversary of Forrest
Burdette UMC, "Blessed to be a
Blessing".
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Easter Eggs 2015  United Methodist Women
Forrest Burdette is celebrating 100 years, "Blessed to
be a Blessing", and the United Methodist Women are
planning the 45th year of Easter Egg construction! You
will have an opportunity to begin placing orders on
February 22 (order forms will be available in the bulletin
beginning that Sunday), with Easter Egg week beginning
March 23. Volunteers are needed to take orders in the
workplace for delivery ready by Saturday, March 28.
Forms will be available for large orders at the reception
desk on Feb. 22.
Last year, volunteers assisted to construct, mold, dip,
decorate, and package 2,599 eggs! We sold OUT!!! More
VOLUNTEERS will be needed this year to work shifts
throughout the week of March 23-26. On
Saturday, March 28, Easter Eggs will be
ready for pick-up at the annual Spring
Festival also featuring a book sale, limited
crafts, baked goodies, and the UMW
"famous" hot dogs. Please place these dates
on your calendar!
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2015
at Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church
1
8:30am-Worship
9:45am-Sun. School
11:00am-Worship
Chili Cook Off
1:00pm-Confirmation
4:30pm-Youth SNG
5:00pm-Handbells
6:00pm-Worship
6:30pm-Sr. High
Party at Parsonage
2
3
4
9:30am-Preventicare
6:00pm-Emmaus
6:00pm-Emmaus
Reunion
6:30pm-Boy Scouts
7:00pm-Cub Scouts
7:00pm-Trustees
8:00pm-AA
10:00am-CCC
1:00pm-Daniel Plan
6:30pm-Girl Scouts
6:30pm-Hooks &
Needles
7:00pm-Adult Uth
Team
7:00pm-UMW
9:30am-Preventicare 9:45am-Circle of
Friends
12:00pm-We Care
8
8:30am-Worship
9:45am-Sun. School
11:00am-Worship
1:00pm-Confirmation
4:30pm-Youth SNG
5:00pm-Handbells
5:00pm-Finance
6:00pm-Men’s Group
6:00pm-Worship
7:00pm-Staff Parish
9
10
11
9:30am-Preventicare
6:00pm-Emmaus
6:00pm-Emmaus
Reunion
6:30pm-Boy Scouts
7:00pm-Cub Scouts
7:00pm-Mission
Outreach
8:00pm-AA
9:00am-Y.A.H.
Quilters
10:00am-CCC
1:00pm-Daniel Plan
6:30pm-Hooks &
Needles
7:00pm-Civic
Chorus
9:30am-Preventicare 9:45am-Circle of
Friends
12:00pm-Wesley
15
16
17
18
8:30am-Worship
9:45am-Sun. School
9:45am-Adult Membership Class
11:00am-Worship
1:00pm-Confirmation
4:30pm-Youth SNG
5:00pm-Handbells
6:00pm-Men’s Group
6:00pm-Worship
22
8:30am-Worship
9:45am-Sun. School
9:45am-Adult Membership Class
11:00am-Worship
1:00pm-Confirmation
5:00pm-Handbells
6:00pm-Men’s Group
6:00pm-Worship
9:30am-Preventicare
6:00pm-Emmaus
6:00pm-Emmaus
Reunion
6:30pm-Boy Scouts
7:00pm-Cub Scouts
8:00pm-AA
5
5:00pm-Dinner
4:00pm-Girl Scouts
6:00pm-FBUth
7:00pm-Choir
6:30pm-Girl Scouts
6:30pm-Hooks &
Needles
7
9:30am-Preventicare 7:30am-Emmaus
Prayer Group
10:00am-CCC
7:00pm-PipeSounds
Silent Movie Concert
7:30am-SONrise
Saturday
10:00am-Ruth Byrd
Quilters
6:30pm-COOL Club
6:30pm-Small
Groups
12
Circle
4:00pm-Girl Scouts
5:00pm-Dinner
7:00pm-Choir
13
14
9:30am-Preventicare 7:30am-Emmaus
Prayer Group
10:00am-CCC
7:30am-SONrise
Saturday
6:00pm-FBUth
6:30pm-COOL Club
6:30pm-Small
Groups
19
9:00am-The Quilters 9:30am-Preventicare 9:45am-Circle of
Friends
10:00am-CCC
6:00pm-FBUth
1:00pm-Daniel Plan
6
7:00pm-Ash
Wednesday Worship
20
21
9:30am-Preventicare 7:30am-Emmaus
Prayer Group
10:00am-CCC
12:00pm-JOY
Fellowship
7:30am-SONrise
Saturday
4:00pm-Girl Scouts
10:00am-Soup
7:00pm-Choir
Kitchen (Huntington)
Uth Ski Trip, Feb. 20-22, Snowshoe
23
24
25
9:30am-Preventicare
9:00am-Y.A.H.
Quilters
9:30am-Preventicare 9:45am-Circle of
Friends
5:00pm-Dinner
6:00pm-Emmaus
Reunion
10:00am-CCC
6:00pm-FBUth
4:00pm-Girl Scouts
1:00pm-Daniel Plan
6:30pm-COOL Club
7:00pm-Choir
6:30pm-Boy Scouts
6:30pm-Putnam
Piece Makers
7:00pm-Cub Scouts
8:00pm-AA
6:30pm-Hooks &
Needles
6:30pm-Small
Groups
6:00pm-Emmaus
7:00pm-Civic
Chorus
26
27
28
9:30am-Preventicare 7:30am-Emmaus
Prayer Group
10:00am-CCC
7:30am-SONrise
Saturday
8:00am-2:00pmScouts Pinewood
Derby
Uth 30-Hour Famine
Febr uary Bir thdays:
1
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
24
25
27
28
Alex Dorsey, Tom Hankins, John Lawman, Melissa
Schamp
Darrell Allen, James Larch, Steve Wandling
Herb Nutter
Colin Copeland, David Garland, John Stewart
Robert Clatworthy, Kim Dunlap, Shawn Lawman,
David Westfall
Asher Larch
Janet Fisher, Donnie Sauvageot, Connie Stover
Bill Alexander, Andrew Marinacci, Gary Vargo
Mea Billups, Tony Hill
Ruth Alford, Kelly McFadden
Pat Burlingame, Matt Jarvis
Jennifer Sette
Jake McKinney
Nathan Daly
Carla Akers, Malinda Shanklin
Scott Harris, Debby Pannell, Tracy Shanklin, Kris
Weaver
Diana Stone
Patrick Gross
Jody Ogle, Mark Stewart
Dale Duespohl
Cameron Bird, Gale Thompson
Sandy Burns, Chuck Donovan, Jonathan Howat
Suzy Richardson
** Birthdays are generated from our church database. Please call the
office if your birthday is not listed (304-562-5903).
Contact Our Staff
Pastor: Ellis Conley [email protected]; cell 304-614-5922
Associate Pastor: Jonathan Dierdorff ......................................................
[email protected]
Children’s Minister: Jayné Kirk ................... [email protected]
Pianist: Beth Sauvageot ............................................ [email protected]
Choir Director: Jean Kirk .......................... [email protected]
Secretary: Karen White ................................ [email protected]
Treasurer: Mia Ferguson ................................ [email protected]
COM Director: Traci Dunmire ...................... [email protected]
Assistant Latchkey Director: Vicki [email protected]
Custodian: Connie Smith
Web-Master: Sam Sentelle ............................... [email protected]
VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONISTS:
Monday Morning—Rosemary Cook, Afternoon—Joanne Sovine
Tuesday Morning—Priscilla Simmons, Afternoon—Debbie Romine
Wednesday Morning—Karen Lilly, Afternoon—Linda Wagner
Thursday Morning—Hilda Mynes, Afternoon—Maxine Hunt
Friday Morning—Donna Varian
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