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

Monday, December 17
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
6:00 p.m. Emmaus Men's Group -110
6:00 p.m.  Emmaus Women's Reunion -Little Narthex
6:30 p.m.  Boy Scouts 236 -Scout Hut
7:00 p.m.  Cub Scouts 236 -FH/Basement
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
  
Tuesday, December 18
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
6:00 p.m. Hurricane Amateur Basketball League -Gym
6:30 p.m. Girl Scout Troop 8317 -Byrd Hall
6:30 p.m. Daisies (S. Flick) -111
7:30 p.m. Hurricane Civic Chorus Concert -Sanctuary
                        
Wednesday, December 19
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -Byrd Hall
12:00 p.m. College Student Lunch -Fat Patty's, Teays Valley
2:30 p.m. Hooks & Needles -J. Mullins'
No Fellowship Dinner, Small Groups, C.O.O.L. Kids, or Uth until Jan. 9th
7:00 p.m. Praise Band -Sanctuary
 
Thursday, December 20
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
8:00 a.m. TOPS 0530 -Byrd Hall
12:00 p.m. JOY Fellowship -FH
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, December 21
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -Byrd Hall
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
  
Saturday, December 22
7:30 a.m. Emmaus Prayer Group -110
10:00 a.m. Basketball (Stout) -Gym/FH
  
Sunday, December 23
Fourth Sunday in Advent
Luke 1:39-55
"It's a Wonderful Life"
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
4:00 p.m. Girls' Bible Study -Youth Lounge
5:00 p.m. Handbells -Choir Room
6:00 p.m. Men's Group -111
6:00 p.m. Worship -Chapel
7:00 p.m. Adult Basketball -Gym
 
Upcoming Events
12/24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, 7:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.
12/24 & 12/25: COM Closed
12/25 & 12/26: Church Office Closed
12/25: Christmas Dinner, 2:00 p.m.
12/31 & 1/1: COM Closed
1/1: Church Office Closed
1/9: Wednesday Night Live Programs Resume

 E-Connection

 December 17, 2018
       
         
     I've enjoyed reading everyone's Advent Devotion so far this year and how they each interpret the theme of "All I want for Christmas". As I spent some time with my extended families this past week, both events were filled with joy and laughter, memories and smiles, but also with the joy of new life. With new nephews and cousins being brought into the world to add to our excitement, it's been awesome being a part of their first Christmas experiences. As we travel through the rest of advent and into Christmastime; let us be reminded of the excitement of newness that we are presented with each and every day, for that is truly a gift from God.
 
Jeremy Daniels, Associate Pastor
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries
           
         
Hurricane Civic Chorus Winter Concert
Celebrate the Season!
Hurricane Civic Chorus Winter Concert
This Tuesday, December 18, 7:30 p.m.
Forrest Burdette Memorial UMC
Branita Holbrook-Bratka, Director
    
College Student Lunch
College students, please join the pastors for a holiday lunch at Fat Patty's (Teays Valley location), this Wednesday, December 19, at noon.  We're looking forward to it!
 
                                                          
JOY Fellowship Meets This Week
J.O.Y. Fellowship (Just Older Youth) will meet for our holiday covered dish lunch this Thursday, December 20, at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Special guest Melissa Pratt from Teays Valley Church of God will provide our entertainment.
                                                                                          
"Beloved" Bible Study for Girls
All 6-12th grade girls are invited to join Sara Davis, one of our college students, as she walks alongside these young ladies during her winter break. This is a wonderful time of Bible study and spiritual growth. Books and snacks will be provided. Our next class is this Sunday evening, December 23, from 4:00-5:00 p.m., in the youth lounge.
       
Christmas Day Dinner
Tuesday, December 25, 2:00 p.m.
Ham, baked steak, potatoes, green beans, & gravy are provided. Bring a dish to share.
All are welcome!
             
Advent Candle for Missions
We are keeping a candle burning on the Communion Table for missions. For each dollar donated, the candle will remain lit one hour. Donations will support Living Hope High School, Bungoma, Kenya, which was begun by Marilyn Uhl, a WV United Methodist. An $88/month sponsorship gives an orphan an opportunity in the name of Jesus Christ, raising and educating Christian leaders of tomorrow. Let's keep the candle burning during Advent and the 12 days of Christmas. Mark your check or envelope "candle ". Thanks to your generosity of $69 raised to date, the candle will stay lit until Monday, 12/31, at 1:00 a.m.
       
Reaching Farther Together
Thanks to the 68 commitments that were received to date, totaling $335,350. Please mail your commitment form to the church office.  We can do this, if we all do our part.  If you have misplaced your commitment form, click here for a copy. 
       
Annual UMW Pecan Sale
1 lb. bags of pecans and milk chocolate covered pecans are for sale, $10 per bag. You may purchase pecans from the office during the week or between Sunday services in the Narthex.
   
December College Graduates
Please contact the church office with the name, school, and degree of our December college graduates (office@forrestburdette.com, 304-562-5903).
      
This Week's Birthdays
12/17 -  Ethan Copeland, Linnet McCann, Justin Williams
12/18 - Lori Halstead
12/19 - Bree Huffman, Angie Runyon
12/20 - Kristin Bowers, Jackson Bucher, Rubie Kauffman, Ashton Warner, Sarah Weimer
12/21 - Tess Baker, Gene Brown
12/22 - Samuel Burch, Denise Clegg
12/23 - Hunter Jackson, Robin Yearout
                        
Coming Up This Sunday
December 23, 2018
Fourth Sunday in Advent
Luke 1:39-55   "It's a Wonderful Life"