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This Week at Forrest Burdette Memorial UMC 2848 Putnam Avenue Hurricane WV 25526 304.562.5903 www.forrestburdette.com office@forrestburdette.com Monday, December 4 9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH 11:30 a.m. Staff/Desk Volunteer Luncheon -Fireside Grille 6:00 p.m. Emmaus Men's Group -110 6:00 p.m. Emmaus Women's Reunion -Little Narthex 6:00 p.m. Putnam Piece Makers Christmas Party -FH 6:30 p.m. Boy Scout Tp 236 -VA House 7:00 p.m. Hilda O'Dell Circle -J. Rowsey's 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pk 236 -Basement/111 7:00 p.m. Trustees -201 8:00 p.m. AA -308 Tuesday, December 5 10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard 6:30 p.m. Hooks & Needles -201 6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts 8317 -FH/Basement 7:00 p.m. Beyond Recovery -111 7:00 p.m. "Good Grief" Group -Chapel 7:00 p.m. UMW -110/Parlor 7:00 p.m. Civic Chorus -Sanctuary Wednesday, December 6 9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH 10:45 a.m. Morning Bible Study -111 12:00 p.m. We Care -111 5:15 p.m. Fellowship Dinner -FH 6:30 p.m. Small Groups 6:30 p.m. Uth -Basement C.O.O.L. Kids is on hiatus until 2018! Thursday, December 7 10:00 a.m. Circle of Friends Christmas Party -FH 1:00 p.m. Operation Christmas Child Volunteers Leave for Charlotte 6:00 p.m. Orchestra Practice - Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice - Sanctuary Friday, December 8 9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH 10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard Saturday, December 9 7:30 a.m. Emmaus Prayer Group -110 9:00 a.m. Cantata Dress Rehearsal Sunday, December 10 8:30 a.m. "Tapestry of Light" Cantata 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. "Tapestry of Light" Cantata 5:00 p.m. Handbell Practice -Choir Rm 6:00 p.m. Render the Hearts Concert -Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Men's Group -111 No Evening Worship Service Upcoming Events Dec. 15: Putnam Country Wyldlife Club, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Family Life Center; all middle school students are welcome to attend! Dec. 17: Parsonage Open House, 2:00-5:00 p.m.; Join Ellis & Julie for a holiday celebration! Dec. 21: JOY Fellowship monthly covered dish luncheon, featuring special musical guest Jill Gilbert, 12:00 p.m. April 27-28: Bus trip to Sight & Sound Theater, Lancaster PA, to see the production "Jesus". $210 per person. Sign up at the Connection Center desk, or speak to Don Gatewood.

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December 4, 2017

Christmas Cantata December 10th:

Christmas music is a real treasure for both the ear and the heart. The choir and the orchestra has really been enjoying working on the Christmas Cantata. We are looking forward to presenting it during both morning worship services on Sunday December 10th. We will celebrate the joy and hope of Christmas with "A Tapestry of Light" by Joseph M. Martin. Inspired by the rich heritage of "Celtic" Christmas music, this choral tapestry tells the Christmas story using familiar carols and folk songs, narration, and lighting of candles. You won't want to miss this!

Handbell News:

The handbell choir is excited to be playing "Carol of the Bells" for the Christmas Eve services. We are also looking forward to attending the Handbell Musicians of America Area 5 Spring Festival/workshop in April. We could still use another ringer or two, so if you are interested let me know.

David Shanklin

Choir Director

Render the Hearts: In Concert!

Join us this Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. for a concert from Huntington-based Christian rock/pop band Render the Hearts! RtH's stop at Forrest Burdette is part of their Christmas 2017 Tour. You won't want to miss this praise and worship experience!

Wednesday Night Live Dinner & Small Groups

Wednesday Night Live Fellowship Dinner is served from 5:15-6:00 p.m. The menu for Dec. 6, is meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls, and dessert. Make your reservation today by signing up at the Connection Center, or call the church office at 304-562-5903 by noon on Mon., Dec. 4 . Cost is $6 adults, $5 children under 12. No family pays more than $20. Dinners will be held through December 13.

Saturday, Dec. 9: Haircut Fundraiser

Mindy Harris at Salon Elite in Teays Valley is offering $10 haircuts (cuts only!) with 100% proceeds going toward the Forrest Burdette Uth 2018 Mission Trip to Virginia Beach. Come out and support the youth while getting a haircut! Call Mindy at 304-549-9601 for an appointment.

Angel Tree

Now that all the Angels are gone from the Angel Tree, you are invited to decorate the tree with mittens, socks, hats, and underwear to be distributed to local school children to help keep them warm during the cold winter months. Please remember that Angel Tree gifts are due this Sunday, December 10.

Advent Missions Candle

Beginning yesterday, the 1st Sunday in Advent, we have a candle burning on the Communion Table for missions. For each dollar donated, the candle will remain lit one hour. Candle donations will support Living Hope High School, Bungoma, Kenya, which was begun by Marilyn Uhl, a WV United Methodist. An $88/month sponsorship gives an orphan an opportunity in the name of Jesus Christ, raising and educating Christian leaders of tomorrow. Let's keep the candle burning during Advent and the 12 days of Christmas. Mark your check or envelope "candle". (www.livinghopehighschool.org) Thanks to your generosity of $200 raised to date, the candle will stay lit until Monday, December 11, 8:00 a.m.

Help Wanted

Forrest Burdette is looking to hire an additional custodian, full time with a flexible schedule. Contact Gary Robson to inquire, 304-552-7521.

December College Graduates

Please contact the church office with the name, school, and degree of our December college graduates (office@forrestburdette.com or 304-562-5903).

Construction Update

The contractor has informed us that he will be doing preliminary work for Phase 2, beginning this coming week. The construction fence has been moved for sidewalk access between the new parking lot and the Little Narthex entrance.

This Week's Birthdays

12/4 - Keith Bowie, Scott Ransom

12/5 - Meghan Fawcett, Geneva McGinnis, J.R. Newman

12/6 - Daniel Bennett, David Russell

12/7 - Ellen Bowie, Michele Myers, Steve Powers, Kaven Ransom

12/8 - Scott Edwards, Bradley Johnson, Dylan Kimble, Pat Litton, Casey Templeton, Matthew Tidd

12/9 - Katie Anderson, Roland Fisher, Bob Hill, Pam Stinespring, Tara Valent

12/10 - Caitlin Campbell

Coming Up this Sunday

2nd Sunday in Advent

Our Choir & Orchestra will present the cantata "Tapestry of Light"