This Week at
Forrest Burdette
Memorial UMC
 
2848 Putnam Avenue
Hurricane WV 25526
304.562.5903
C.O.M.: 304-562-9170
  

Monday, January 28
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
4:00 p.m.  Cupboard Board -225W
6:30 p.m.  Boy Scout Troop 236 -Scout Hut
6:45 p.m.  Putnam Piece Makers -FH
7:00 p.m.  Cub Scout Pack 236 -Basement
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
8:00 p.m.  Putnam Storm Lacrosse -Gym
  
Tuesday, January 29
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Quilters -Byrd Hall
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
6:00 p.m.  Hurricane Amateur Basketball League -Gym
7:00 p.m.  Civic Chorus -Sanctuary
                           
Wednesday, January 30
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
10:45 a.m.  Midweek Bible Study -207
2:30 p.m.  Hooks & Needles -J. Mullins home
5:15 p.m.  Fellowship Dinner -FH
6:30 p.m.  Small Groups
 Clark: Room 225W, upstairs
 Conley: Room 207, upstairs
 Cunningham: Rm 211,  upstairs
 Delph: Room 219, upstairs
 Gatewood: Chapel
6:30 p.m.  Uth -111/Gym
6:30 p.m.  C.O.O.L. Kids -Sanctuary
7:30 p.m.  Praise Band -Sanctuary
8:00 p.m.  Putnam Storm Lacrosse -Gym
   
Thursday, January 31
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
8:00 a.m.  TOPS 0530 -Byrd Hall
9:30 a.m.  Circle of Friends -211
6:00 p.m.  Hurricane Amateur Basketball League -Gym
6:30 p.m.  Dances Choice -Byrd Hall
7:00 p.m.  Choir Practice -Sanctuary
 
Friday, February 1
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
2:00 p.m.  Blood Drive until 7:00 -FH
6:30 p.m.  Basketball (Thompson) - Gym
   
Saturday, February 2
7:30 a.m.  Emmaus Prayer Group - 110
10:00 a.m. Painting Class -FH
10:00 a.m.  Basketball (Stout) -Gym
4:00 p.m.  Birthday Party (Durham) -Gym
   
Sunday, February 3
Matthew 28:19-20
"Blessed to Be a Blessing"
8:30 a.m.  Worship
9:45 a.m.  Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship
2:00 p.m.  Congregation Meeting re: General Conference -FH
5:00 p.m.  Handbell Practice -Choir Rm
6:00 p.m.  Men's Group -111
6:00 p.m.  Worship -Chapel
7:00 p.m.  Adult Basketball -Gym

 E-Connection

 January 28, 2019
 

      What a Monday!
     Not only did I just get back from my trip to Kenya late last week, but I slid right into a wonderful weekend of worship and teaching at our annual Winter Retreat trip to Pigeon Forge for the Holston Annual Conference's Annual Resurrection Conference.  We joined up with over 6,000 youth and young adults this weekend to experience God on another level.  We learned about grace and shared a lot of pizza. God is good, and 2019 is shaping up to be another amazing year here at Forrest Burdette!
     It's good to be back!
     Jeremy Daniels, Associate Pastor 
     Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries
    
       
Souper Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl LIII will be a battle between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots, and it's time to bring in cans of soup to "vote" for your favorite team!  The big game is on Sunday, February 3, so bring your soup to the front of the Sanctuary, and place it in front of the sign for the team you hope will win.  Soup will be donated to the Community Cupboard.
   
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, February 1, 2:00-7:00 p.m.
Forrest Burdette Fellowship Hall
To donate blood and/or to donate your time, please call Coordinator Jo Bess  (304-545-0096).
   
Upcoming Meeting of the Church
This Sunday afternoon, February 3, 2-4 p.m., you are invited to attend a gathering in the Fellowship Hall concerning the upcoming Special General Conference in February concerning the church's understanding of human sexuality.  Ellis will present a short overview, basis for perceived differences, our United Methodist polity, and how any changes might effect Forrest Burdette.  You will be home before the Super Bowl begins!
               
Confirmation Classes
Sixth graders and above who are not yet members of the church are invited to our annual Confirmation classes, Sunday afternoons, 4:00-5:30 p.m., February 3 through April 7 (no class March 31). Confirmation service will be held on Palm Sunday, April 14, for those who complete the course. To sign up, call Karen in the church office, 304-562-5903.
              
Wednesday Night Live
Be a part of a Wednesday evening small group! Groups begin at 6:30 p.m.
    
Chris Clark- -"The Foundations of Our Faith: A Study in the Book of Hebrews", Room 225W, upstairs
Ellis Conley--"The Gospel of Matthew", Room 207, upstairs
Debby Cunningham --"Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet", Room 211, upstairs
Ron Delph --"Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God", Room 219, upstairs
Don Gatewood --"The Book of Romans", Chapel
Uth --Middle & High School (6-12th grades), Room 111
C.O.O.L. Kids --age 2 through 5th graders, Sanctuary; nursery provided for those under 2 yrs.
  
Fellowship dinner is served from 5:15-6:00 p.m. Reservations may be made by signing up at the Connection Center or by calling the church office (304-562-5903).  Reservations are appreciated but not necessary.  Adults $6, Children (under 12) $5; no family pays more than $20.  This week's menu: biscuits & gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, hashbrown casserole, and dessert.
          
Pigment of My Imagination Painting Classes
Come and paint some crazy hearts for Valentine's day!  Julie Conley will offer classes in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, February 2, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., and Monday evening, February 4, from 6-8 p.m. Cost: $20, with proceeds going to the building fund. No talent required!  These hearts, inspired by the artist Jim Dine, are fun and foolproof.  
         
Children's Ministry Work Day
Saturday, February 9th, at 9:00 a.m.
Calling helping hands to clean out and fix up Byrd Hall!  We need people to help clean out the closets in Byrd Hall and carry things up from our current closet in the basement.  There are a couple walls to be painted and bulletin boards to be hung up, all so the room can function as the hub for our Children and Family Ministries.
    
Premier Designs Jewelry Show
Thursday, February 7th, at 6:00 p.m.
Becky Meadows invites all the ladies of the congregation to her Premier Designs jewelry show on Thursday, February 7, in the Parlor/Rm 110 (6:00 p.m., to accommodate the Choir!).  Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund.  RSVP to Becky at 304-206-7976.
    
PipeSounds CDs for Sale
Rodney Barbour recently recorded a CD in conjunction with PipeSounds called "Repeat the Sounding Joy", filled with holiday classics on the Harrah Symphonic Organ.  This CD is available to purchase in the church office, Monday-Friday.  $15 each, 2 for $25, or 5 for $50. 
             
This Week's Birthdays
1/28 -  Casey Smith
1/29 - Jim Vealey
1/31 -  Maxine Birt, Katlin Swisher
2/1 -  Alex Dorsey, Tom Hankins, John Lawman, Melissa Schamp
2/2 -  Jackson Clark, Ron Delph, Mike Hill, Hunter McCoy
2/3 -  Steve Garnett, Nancy Jepson, James Larch
   
Coming Up This Sunday
February 3, 2019
Communion
Matthew 28:19-20   "Blessed to Be a Blessing"