This Week at
Forrest Burdette
Memorial UMC
 
2848 Putnam Avenue
Hurricane WV 25526
304.562.5903
  
    
Monday, February 26
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking     
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Little Narthex
6:00 p.m.  Emmaus Men's Group -110
6:00 p.m.  Emmaus Women's Reunion -Little Narthex
6:00 p.m.  Cub Scouts Pack 236 Blue & Gold Banquet -Gym
6:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 236 -Virginia House
7:00 p.m.  Putnam Piece Makers -FH
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
  
Tuesday, February 27
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m. Y.A.H. Quilters -111
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
6:00 p.m. Hurricane 6th Grade All Star Basketball Practice -Gym
6:30 p.m. Hooks & Needles -201
7:00 p.m. Uth Leaders Mtg -Basement
7:00 p.m. Civic Chorus -Sanctuary
                        
Wednesday, February 28
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -Little Narthex
10:45 a.m. Midweek Bible Study -111
6:30 p.m. Small Groups
6:30 p.m. C.O.O.L. Kids -Sanctuary
6:30 p.m. Uth -Basement
7:30 p.m. Praise Band -Sanctuary
  
Thursday, March 1
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
10:00 a.m. Circle of Friends -111
6:00 p.m. ACDS -111
6:00 p.m. PipeSounds Board -201
6:00 p.m. Landin Basketball Practice -Gym
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice -Sanctuary
  
Friday, March 2
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -Little Narthex
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
  
Saturday, March 3
7:30 a.m. Emmaus Prayer Group -110
11:15 a.m. Uth Meet for Bowling
2:00 p.m. Girl Scout World Thinking Day -Gym
 
Sunday, March 4
3rd Sunday in Lent Communion
Exodus 20:1-17
"10 Simple Rules"
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Confirmation -219 Upstairs
11:00 a.m. Worship
11:00 a.m. Spaghetti Fundraiser -FH
5:00 p.m. Handbells -Choir Rm
6:00 p.m. Men's Group -111
6:00 p.m. Worship -Chapel
6:00 p.m. Finance Committee -201
7:00 p.m. Church Council -FH
7:30 p.m. Men's "Pick-Up" Basketball
  
Upcoming Events
March 19-23: Egg Factory
 
March 24: UMW Spring Festival
 
April 27-28: Bus trip to Sight & Sound Theater, Lancaster PA, to see the production "Jesus". Visit the Connection Center or see Don Gatewood for more information.

 E-Connection

 February 26, 2018
       
         
Psalm 105:2    
Sing to Him, Sing Praise to Him, tell of all His wonderful acts.
 
A few great reasons to join the choir:
 
*you don't have to win American Idol or The Voice to be in the choir.
You probably knew that already, but a lot of you think you're not a good enough singer to be a part of the Choir. Believe me...YOU ARE. I know that without even hearing you! One of most amazing things about choir ministry is how God takes a bunch of voices-some strong and some not as strong-and blends them together to create beautiful music that honors and glorifies Him.
 
*you don't have to have a music degree to be in the choir.
You probably knew that one, too. But, did you know that a lot of current choir members don't read music? If that's been what's kept you from joining, then your non-choir days are OVER! Here's what you do...you come to choir rehearsal and sit next to someone who reads well. All you have to do then is LISTEN, and you're home free. You'll be amazed what you can learn by just planting yourself in the middle of the music.
 
*YOU'LL GAIN ANOTHER FAMILY
The choir is full of some of the greatest folks I know. Many of my closest friends are members of the Forrest Burdette Choir. Singing and worshiping together is a great way to build meaningful friendships.
 
There is no doubt that singing is one of the best vehicles we have to worship God. Singing with believers who love Him and His music as much as you do is one of greatest things you'll ever experience. I hope to see you soon at choir rehearsal, Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
 
David Shanklin
Choir Director
     
Annual John Marra Spaghetti Fundraiser
The Stewards of Fellowship Sunday School Class is sponsoring a Uth mission trip fundraiser featuring John Marra's Famous Spaghetti THIS Sunday, March 4, beginning @ 11:00 a.m., in the fellowship hall. The menu includes: homemade spaghetti with meatballs; Clarksburg Italian bread; salad with special Italian dressing; spumoni ice cream; and drinks. Prices are $12 for adults, $6 for children age 4-12, less than 4 years of age free or $30 per family. 
                                                            
What If?
Each week posted on the West Virginia Annual Conference website are videos where Dr. Barry Steiner Ball speaks with different people across the West Virginia Conference whose lives have been affected by substance use disorder. With the video is a brief statement which includes a reflection and questions for discussion. The third video is an interview with Melissa White who is raising her granddaughter. Go to wvumc.org and click on "What If?"
 
Uth Bowling: This Saturday!
We've felt the heat this winter and unfortunately will not be able to go Snow Tubing/Skiing/Snowboarding on March 3rd as planned. But have no fear, for we are still going to hang out and have fun together that day! 
 
Middle & High School UTH : Join us for Strike Zone Bowling on March 3 rd, from 11:15-2:30 (bowling reserved from 12-2). Please bring $5 for bowling (will include pizza!) and any money you want to bring for the arcade (Ms. PAC Man not included). 
      
PipeSounds Presents:
The upcoming PipeSounds program will feature the silent movie classic "Steamboat Bill, Jr." starring Buster Keaton, on Friday, March 9 , at 7:00 p.m. We are excited to welcome Clark Wilson as our guest organist for this event. Adults $10; students & children free. 
 
Lenten Bows
Remember to take home a Lenten purple bow to hang on your door, lamppost, or mailbox to designate your home as a Forrest Burdette household during the Lenten season.  Bows are available in the Narthex of the church.
   
UMW Pecans & Spring Festival
Pecans and chocolate pecans are available for $10.00 during office hours.  Also, for applications to have a space for the Spring Festival (March 24), contact Karen Lilly, 304-562-9241 or the church office, 304-562-5903, or click here to download the application. The crafts and books will be in the gym, and eggs and food will be in the fellowship hall.
                                                                  
2018 Disciplines
Upper Room Disciplines for 2018 (daily devotional guides) are available for $5 at the Connection Center.
  
Construction Update
This week the construction team has made great progress with the kitchen remodeling. They are finishing the sheetrock and have a portion of the new cabinetry set. Additionally, they have the quarry tile in place in the existing kitchen floor, and it looks exceptional. The outside work has started with the block work and will progress into next week, putting the finishing touches on Byrd Hall if the weather cooperates. Forward progress to serve in the future.
       
This Week's Birthdays
2/26 -  Luke Halstead, Dave Stewart
2/27 - Sandy Burns, Chuck Donovan, Jonathan Howat
2/28 - Suzy Richardson
3/1 - Patricia Dilley, Jeff Fenerty, Roy Hunt, Dory Philyaw
3/2 - Pam Matson
3/3 - Addley Marinacci, Leah Vei
3/4 - Bridget Bradley, Jim Cunningham, Richard Roda 
                                                     
Coming Up this Sunday
March 4, 2018
3rd Sunday in Lent, Communion
Exodus 20:1-17   "10 Simple Rules"