This Week at
Forrest Burdette
Memorial UMC
 
2848 Putnam Avenue
Hurricane WV 25526
304.562.5903
  
    
Monday, February 12
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.  Basketball Practice (Klinebriel)
6:30 p.m.  Boy Scouts 236 -VA House
7:00 p.m.  Mission Outreach -201
7:00 p.m.  Cub Scouts 236 -FH/Basement
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
  
Tuesday, February 13
8-9:00 a.m. Ope n 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. Civic Chorus -Sanctuary
                           
Wednesday, February 14
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -Little Narthex
No Wesley Circle this month
No Midweek Bible Study
No Small Groups, Uth, or C.O.O.L. Kids
7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship
 
Thursday, February 15
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
10:00 a.m. Circle of Friends -111
No JOY Fellowship this month
6:00 p.m. ACDS -111
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice -Sanctuary
 
Friday, February 16
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -Little Narthex
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
7:30 p.m. Putnam County Wyldlife Club (middle school) -Gym
 
Saturday, February 17
7:30 a.m. Emmaus Prayer Group -110
10:00 a.m. Uth Serve at Heart & Hand Thrift Store (until 1:00 p.m.)
10:00 a.m. Cub Scout Pinewood Derby -Gym (until 2:00 p.m.)
2:00 p.m. Bill Heavner Memorial Service
3:00 p.m. Girl Scout Pinewood Derby -Gym (until 5:00 p.m.)
 
Sunday, February 18
1st Sunday in Lent
Mark 1:9-15
"Well Done"
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Confirmation -219 Upstairs
11:00 a.m. Worship
5:00 p.m. Handbells -Choir Rm
6:00 p.m. Men's Group -111
6:00 p.m. Worship -Chapel
7:30 p.m. Men's "Pick-Up" Basketball
 
Upcoming Events
March 4: Annual John Marra Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for '18 Youth Mission Trip
  
March 9: PipeSounds Presents the silent movie classic "Steamboat Bill, Jr.", starring Buster Keaton; guest organist Clark Wilson; 7:00 p.m.
  
April 27-28: Bus trip to Sight & Sound Theater, Lancaster PA, to see the production "Jesus".

 E-Connection

 February 12, 2018
       
         
       The 40 day season of Lent begins this Wednesday, February 14, which also happens to be Valentine's Day. I invite you to the 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service of Ashes and Communion. The Service of Ashes is rich in tradition. Our ancestors in the faith used ashes as a sign of repentance, a symbol of the uncertainty and fragility of human life. Like them, we have tasted the ashes of hopelessness; we have walked through the ashes of loss and pain; we have stood knee-deep in the ashes of our brokenness. Yet, out of the dust of creation, God has formed us and given us life. The ashes are not only a sign of repentance and death, but a reminder that by the gift of the grace of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, we are granted forgiveness and eternal life. The sermon title is "Soul Repair". Celebrate Valentine's Day early, and bring your Valentine to worship with you.
   
Grace & freedom,
Ellis
   
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.
Uth Service Saturdays Return this Week!
This month we'll be back on track to help serve those in need on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Heart & Hand Thrift Store, 10:00 a.m. to around 1:00 p.m. Anyone from the congregation who wants to get involved is welcome. Meet at the church by 10:00 a.m.
  
Diaper Shower for Pregnancy Resource Center
We're showering the Women's Choice Pregnancy Resource Center with diapers. There's an urgent need for large diapers - size 5, 6, and 7.  Please bring in diapers by February 18. Thank you for you generosity.
   
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 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.  Tickets are available for purchase in the Narthex between services.
                                                            
State Swim Meet
Congratulations and prayers to Natalie Nevile, Nathan Neville, Cole Newman, JR Newman, and Reed Painter representing HHS at the state swim meet the end of this week in Morgantown.
                                                            
Best Instrumentalist
Congratulations to Katie Keen (HHS) named Best Insrumentalist at the recent WHS Showchoir Competition.  Red Hot Show Choir (HHS) was first overall.
                                                            
With Sympathy
Christian sympathy is extended to Dwight Williams upon the death of his father, Doug Williams, of Paintsville, KY.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
                                                            
Heavner Memorial Service
A Memorial Service for Bill Heavener will be held this Saturday, 2:00 p.m., at Forrest Burdette.  Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
                                                            
Active Shooter Response Training
February 24, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Led by Sgt. T.S. Mills of the WV State Police Academy, the training will give instruction on what to do if an active shooter event would occur at the church, workplace, school, or any public area; for teenagers and adults. Call the church office to register.
                                                             
2017 Year End Giving Statements
If you would like a paper copy of your 2017 giving statement, please contact the church office (304-562-5903), or stop by Monday-Friday.
  
2018 Disciplines
Upper Room Disciplines for 2018 (daily devotional guides) are available for $5 at the Connection Center.
  
Construction Update
This week they have worked on the new footer for the north end of Byrd Hall and begun walls in the kitchen addition. They continue to work on electric and water in the kitchen area as well. Forward progress to serve in the future.
   
This Week's Birthdays
2/11 -  Andrew Marinacci, Gary Vargo
2/12 -  Mea Billups, Tony Hill, A.J. Wendel
2/13 - Ruth Alford, Oliver King, Kelly McFadden, Rhonda O'Dell
2/14 - Pat Burlingame, Cindy Daly, Steve High, Matt Jarvis
2/15 - Jonathan Hill, Jennifer Sette, Megan Tidd
2/17 - Nathan Daly, Ben Pannell
2/18 - Carla Akers, Malinda Shanklin                                                
Coming Up this Sunday
February 18, 2018
1st Sunday in Lent
Mark 1:9-15   "Well Done"