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

Monday, February 25
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
6:30 p.m.  Scouts BSA Trp 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
    
Tuesday, February 26
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Y.A.H. 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, February 27
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.  Adult Small Groups
6:30 p.m.  Uth -111/Gym
6:30 p.m.  C.O.O.L. Kids -Sanctuary
7:30 p.m.  Praise Band -Sanctuary
   
Thursday, February 28
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
5:00 p.m.  Girl Scouts Recruitment -FH
6:00 p.m.  Hurricane Amateur Basketball League -Gym
6:00 p.m.  Orchestra Practice -Sanctuary
6:30 p.m.  Scouts BSA Trp 360 -Scout Hut
6:30 p.m.  Dances Choice -Byrd Hall
7:00 p.m.  Choir Practice -Sanctuary
   
Friday, March 1
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
6:30 p.m.  Basketball (Thompson) - Gym
     
Saturday, March 2
7:30 a.m.  Emmaus Prayer Group - 110
10:00 a.m.  Basketball (Stout) -Gym
2:00 p.m.  Birthday Party (Williams) -FH
   
Sunday, March 3
Transfiguration Sunday
Communion
Luke 9:28-36
"A Transfiguration Experience"
8:30 a.m.  Worship
9:45 a.m.  Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship
4:00 p.m.  Confirmation -111
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 
  
Upcoming Events
3/15: PipeSounds presents Silent Movie Night , "The Phantom of the Opera", with guest organist Todd Wilson, 7:00 p.m.
   
3/24: John Marra's Famous Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Uth Missions, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $12 adults, $6 children age 4-12, less than 4 years of age free, or $30 per family. Tickets are on sale Sundays in the Narthex.

 E-Connection

 February 25, 2019
     
   
     Can being in a church choir change your life?
     I've known people over the years who have come into our church by way of the music ministry, have heard the gospel, and have responded with committing their life to Christ. Or, as was the case in my life, choirs can help keep people stay connected to the faith. I have been involved in the music program here at Forrest Burdette since I was in high school. The love and acceptance I found in the choir and music ensembles has kept me engaged, and I'm still here over 45 years later. It's like being a part of a big, loving family. Many of my closest friends are people that I met through the music program at FBMUMC.
     Participating in a church choir or musical group is a great example of Christians serving and working together for the common good of the group, just as the church is to follow the model of our Savior to serve and work together for the good of His kingdom.
     There is some great music coming for Lent, Palm Sunday, and Easter that will include the choir, orchestra, handbells, quartets, and soloists. I hope you will come and join us as we sing and play for the glory of our Lord. It could change your life!
 
David Shanklin
Choir Director
     
Special Session of the United Methodist General Conference
February 23-26, 2019,  St. Louis, Missouri
Ellis is one of three clergy and three lay delegates elected from the WV Annual Conference, now in St. Louis for this special session. Please keep Ellis and the 862 world-wide delegates in prayer. The purpose is to receive and act on a report from The Commission on A Way Forward, which was authorized by the Council of Bishops to examine paragraphs in the Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality and explore options to strengthen church unity. Information may be found at www.wvumc.org (click on "A Way Forward") or www.wmnews.org. Ellis is posting daily reports on the church's Facebook and his personal Facebook pages.
                  
New Forrest Burdette T-shirts!
We are taking orders for new Forrest Burdette t-shirts throughout the month of February.  Click here for the order form  where you'll see the design.  Shirts are $15 each.  Please return your completed form with payment to the church office  by this Thursday, February 28 . Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund.  This sale is a one-time sale because we are required to meet a large minimum order.  We will not be able to place a smaller order in the future!
              
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 225B, 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:  ham, cheesy potatoes, green beans, rolls, and dessert.
           
Ash Wednesday Worship Service
March 6, 7:00 p.m.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, the 40 days of preparation before Easter. We'll begin our journey with the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion.
       
Pigment of My Imagination Classes
Julie Conley is offering painting classes on Saturday, March 9, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., and Monday evening, March 11, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., both in the Fellowship Hall. Come and paint this beautiful bird's nest!  Cost: $20, with proceeds going to the building fund. Please sign up at the Connection Center. No talent required!  
     
Spring & Summer Trip Deadlines
Our Team Effort Mission Trip to Virginia Beach is July 21-27! Sign ups are due by March 17 . A $100 deposit is due at the time of sign ups. Adults who want to go as a chaperone and helper please see Pastor Jeremy ASAP!
      Youth 2019  sign ups are due March 17 . A $100 deposit will guarantee you a spot on this wonderful, quadrennial trip to Kansas City, Missouri, July 9-14 . Join us as we gather and worship with UMC youth from all over the United States! We will caravan with other WV UMC youth via charter buses.
     More information on our Roller Coaster-A-Thon trip (May 24-26) will be available soon!
      A meeting for all Spring and Summer trips will be held on March 24, at 6 p.m.
                   
UMW Spring Crafts & Book Festival
Applications for the UMW Spring Crafts & Book Festival are available at the Connection Center, or click here to print an application. This year's festival is on Saturday, April 13. Crafters and vendors welcome!
 
Children's Outreach Ministries is Hiring...
... for substitutes, an after school position, and for our summer program staff.  Let us know of anyone who meets the following expectations:
  • Position requires flexible schedule, with range of availability from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
  • Will be required to be engaged with children in a play-based learning environment
  • Must be flexible and willing to work within any age group of children
  • Must pass a national background check
  • Preference will be given to those who have previous experience working in a licensed child care setting
  • Must provide previous employers as references
  • Must be at least 18 years old
                  
Amazon Smile for COM
By linking your amazon.com account to our Children's Outreach Ministries (childcare, preschool, & after school programs) through "Amazon Smile", you will be helping COM by simply making your regular purchases.  Use this address to sign up:   https://smile.amazon.com/ch/55-0602057
     
This Week's Birthdays
2/25 -  Cameron McClanahan, Gale Thompson
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 Veit  
         
Coming Up This Sunday
March 3, 2019
Transfiguration Sunday;  Communion
Luke 9:28-36    "A Transfiguration Experience"