CHILDREN’S OUTREACH MINISTRIES (COM)

Welcome to Children’s Outreach Ministries! We hope you find our website helpful and informative when deciding upon a quality childcare program. COM is a licensed childcare center through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. We are also inspected and registered with the State Fire Marshall, Putnam County Health Department, and Department of Education, Office of Child Nutrition.

We encourage you to explore the opportunities of our programs. If you would like to tour our facility, please contact the Director to schedule an appointment. 304.562.9170.

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ABOUT C.O.M.

LICENSING AND STANDARDS

PARENT INFORMATION

PROGRAMS

The Children’s Outreach Ministries encompass the Early Education and School Age Programs. These programs operate as non-profit programs through Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church under the direct governance of the Children’s Outreach Ministries Board of Directors.

The Children’s Outreach Ministries programs are licensed by the State of West Virginia, meeting the health and safety standards as required by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services and the State Licensing Board. Our licensing capacity is for 155 children. We have liability insurance through a local agency. The Children Outreach Ministries does not provide medical coverage.

This facility is operated on a non-discriminatory basis, and the practice of this policy is demonstrated through equal treatment in regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, and age or marital status of parents. If a child with extenuating circumstances or needing special care wishes to enter the program, his/her case will be decided at the discretion of the Program Director. Depending on the particular situation, it may be referred to the Children’s Outreach Ministries Board of Directors.

Mission Statement

Statement of Purpose

Vision Statement

INFANT & TODDLER & EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM

SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS (LATCHKEY AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER SAFARI)

COM DOWNLOAD CENTER

COM Family Handbook 2017-18 (Updated 8/28/17)
After School Registration Letter 2017-18
After School Registration Form Master 2017-18
Early Education Registration Letter 2018-2019
Early Education Registration Form 2018-2019
Infant Toddler Registration Letter 2018-2019
Infant Toddler Registration Form 2018-2019
Fee List 2018-19
Shared-Custody (parental agreement)
Hold-Harmless Consent for Babysitting
Infant & Toddler Pacifier Permission Form

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

CONTACT INFORMATION

STAFF

Home Welcome To Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church

Welcome To Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church

WELCOME TO FORREST BURDETTE MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church Main Sanctuary

You have many choices when it comes to places to worship, connect, grow, and serve Jesus Christ so we are honored that you are exploring Forrest Burdette. We sincerely hope that you will consider visiting us for worship on Sunday or for one of the many weekday programs offered for children, youth, and adults.

SERVICE TIMES

Our Sunday morning 8:30 AM Worship leans toward a traditional style and the 11 AM Worship leans toward being more contemporary. Whichever you chose you will be welcomed.

CHILD CARE & CLASSES

Child care is provided for both services. Sunday School begins at 9:45 AM with classes for all ages.

UPCOMING EVENTS

There are no upcoming events.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Child Care

You may wish to take your birth to age 2 children into our nursery which is warm, nurturing, and well-supervised. The nursery is located off the narthex on the right. After “Good News for Children” age 3 to third graders may leave to attend “COOL Club”.

Learn more about our child care facilities here.

The Bulletin

Take advantage of the sermon outline in the bulletin. You may find it easier to follow the sermon.

View bulletins here.

Holy Communion

Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month. As United Methodists, we celebrate “open Communion”; everyone is always welcome at the Lord’s Table.

First Time Visitors

Be sure to sign the pew register and check “first time” visitor.

Restroom Location

The restrooms are located to the right at entrance to Fellowship Hall and at the end of the ramp and to the left.

Close Of Service

At the close of worship, our tradition is to reach for your neighbor’s hand as we sing together “Let There Be Peace on Earth”.

Cell Phones

Please keep cellular phones off during the service and set your beepers to non-audible notification.

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