This Week at
Forrest Burdette
Memorial UMC
 
2848 Putnam Avenue
Hurricane WV 25526
304.562.5903

 
Monday, January 30 
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -FH
6:00 p.m.  Emmaus Men's Group -111
6:00 p.m.  Emmaus Women's Reunion  -Little Narthex
6:30 p.m.  Boy Scouts 236 - VA House
7:00 p.m.  Cub Scouts 236 - Basement/FH/Sanctuary
8:00 p.m.  AA Meeting - 308
   
Tuesday, January 31
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
6:30 p.m.  Hooks & Needles -201
 
Wednesday, February 1
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH
10:45 a.m. Midweek Bible Study -111
12:00 p.m. We Care -111
5:15 p.m. Dinner -FH
5:55 p.m. Uth leave for Christian Rap Concert @ T.V. Church of God (8:45 return)
6:30 p.m. Small Groups
  Clark -308
  Conley -201
  Cunningham -111
  Delph -Choir Room
  Gatewood -Chapel
6:30 p.m. COOL Kids -Sanctuary/FH
7:30 p.m. Praise Band Practice -Sanctuary
 
Thursday, February 2
9:30 a.m. Circle of Friends -111
6:00 p.m. ACDS -308
6:30 p.m. PipeSounds Board Mtg -201
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice -Sanctuary
 
Friday, February 3
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -FH
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
 
Saturday, February 4
7:30 a.m. Emmaus Prayer Group - 110
11:00 a.m. Homeschool Painting Class - FH
 
Sunday, February 5
Matthew 5:13-20
"Peer Pressure"
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
3:00 p.m. Painting Class -FH
5:00 p.m. Handbells -Choir Rm
6:00 p.m. Men's Group -111
6:00 p.m. Worship -Chapel
6:30 p.m. High School Uth -Basement
 

 E-Connection

 January 30, 2017

    
     
 
     Have you ever wondered why God desires for his people to sing? What role should singing play in the life of a Christian? What is it about worshiping through song that is so important to God?
     God has answered these questions in the Bible. Ephesians 5 brings this out simply but powerfully telling us to sing "to God" and "to the Lord" because He is the object of our praise. Ephesians 5:19: "singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart." It is to HIM and about HIM that we sing!
     When we come to worship, let us remember how important it is to sing and make music for it is all for the glory of God. Singing is a way of glorifying God and helps us focus completely on Him. We should all sing praises to God and thank Him for everything he does and is still doing in our Christian journey.
     God has a plan for all us, and we should rejoice and sing of his promises. May we all remember to stand on the promises of God and find hope through music.
 
Blessings,
Rachel Ward
Organist/Accompanist
   
Wednesday Night Live!
     Our winter session of Wednesday night dinners and programming has begun.  Dinner is served from 5:15-6:00 p.m.  Reservations may be made the week before, on the preceding Sunday, or up to noon Monday through the church office or at the Connection Center.  Adults $6, Children (under 12) $5; no family pays more than $20.  The menu for Feb. 1 is ham, cheese potatoes, green beans, rolls, and dessert.
     Classes are held 6:30-7:30 p.m.
     Chris Clark - Back to Basics IV (Eschatology)
     Ellis & Julie Conley - The Wesleyan Way: A Faith that Matters by Bishop Scott J. Jones
     Debby Cunningham - The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul by Adam Hamilton
     Ron Delph - Using Your Spiritual Gifts: Equipped to Serve, Engaged in Serving by Eddie Rasnake
     Don Gatewood - The Chapel Study; Is This the End? by Dr. David Jeremiah
     UTH - Middle School students (High School meets Sundays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.)
     COOL Kids - Preschool (2+), K-2nd, and 3rd-5th grades; nursery available for under 2's
  
     Daytime Classes:
     Wednesdays, 10:45 a.m. - Ellis Conley - Genesis
     Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - Kyle Goode - Circle of Friends, What Women Fear: Walking in Faith that Transforms by Angie Smith
     
Uth Concert: This Wednesday (2/1)!
Forrest Burdette Uth Is Going On The Road! Wednesday February 1st, we have been invited to attend a Christian Rap Concert for free at Teays Valley Church of God. We will be leaving the church at 5:55 p.m. and plan to be back around 8:45 p.m. Artist Yung D of C will be presenting the Gospel through music and testimony dealing with anxiety and depression. It's always great when the Church joins together, especially for our youth, as they have an opportunity to worship and gather with their friends from school.
    
Souper Bowl Sunday
Will you be cheering on the Atlanta Falcons or the New England Patriots during this year's Souper Bowl?  Let us know this Sunday, February 5, by bringing in cans of soup to support your team!
   
Confirmation Lunches
Please sign up at the Connection Center if you would like to help provide Confirmation lunches (Sundays following 11:00 worship, starting Feb. 5 and running through April 9). 
   
Lenten Bows
Once again, our very own pastor, Ellis Conley, will be teaching us how to make bows on Tues., February 7, from 6:30-8:00 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall. The Mission Outreach Team, along with the Girl Scouts and hopefully you, will be making around 400 purple bows for the congregation of Forrest Burdette to place on their mail boxes or outside on their doors during the Lenten Season. These purple bows will serve as a witness to the community that the family living in the home attends FB. We look forward to seeing you for fun and fellowship at the Bow Making Party!
     
PipeSounds Presents a Silent Movie Concert
Join us on Friday, February 10, at 7:00 p.m. for our annual silent movie concert, with guest organist R. Jelani Eddington on the Harrah symphonic organ.  We will be showing "Hot Water" starring Harold Lloyd.  Adults are $10.  Students and children are free.  Bring a friend!
    
Volunteers Needed:
Greeters are needed at the Connection Center on Sundays to help persons find what they are looking for and welcome newcomers before and after both the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services. Contact Ellis at 304-562-5903.
   
Construction Update
This week we had some rain but continued progress on structural steel; a lot of metal decking on the second floor. Most of the gym blockwork is complete. Thank God for the great weather.
    
Position Opening
Letters of Application are now being accepted for the Director of the Children's Outreach Ministry.  Letters should include a resume and references.  Letters may be emailed to office@forrestburdette.com or mailed to FBMUMC, 2848 Putnam Ave., Hurricane WV 25526.
  
This Week's Birthdays
1/30 - Gene Quentrill
1/31 - Angie Banning, Maxine Birt, Roby Jividen, Katlin Swisher
2/1 -   Alex Dorsey, Tom Hankins, John Lawman, Melissa Schamp
2/2 -   Jackson Clark, Ron Delph, Mike Hill
2/3 -  Steve Garnett, Nancy Jepson, James Larch
2/4 - Herb Nutter
2/5 - Colin Copeland, David Garland, John Stewart
   
Coming Up this Sunday
February 5, 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Communion, Souper Bowl Sunday
Matthew 5:13-20   "Peer Pressure"