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

Monday, March 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 -Sanctuary
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
  
Tuesday, March 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
6:30 p.m.  Basketball (Stout) -Gym
7:00 p.m.  Civic Chorus -Sanctuary
                        
Wednesday, March 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 -201
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, March 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
1:30 p.m.  Senior Basketball -Gym
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
7:00 p.m.  WV Force Basketball -Gym
   
Friday, March 29
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 30
7:30 a.m.  Emmaus Prayer Group - 110
   
Sunday, March 31
Fourth Sunday in Lent, UMCOR Sunday
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
"The Pigsties of Life"
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 -201
6:00 p.m.  Worship -Chapel
6:15 p.m.  Orchestra Practice -Sanctuary
7:00 p.m.  Adult Basketball -Gym
7:30 p.m.  Living Last Supper Rehearsal  -Sanctuary
   
Upcoming Events
4/8-11: Egg Factory 
4/13: Spring Crafts, Books, & Easter Eggs  Festival, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
4/18-19: "The Living Last Supper" presentation, 7:30 p.m., offered on both Maundy Thursday and Good Friday

 E-Connection

 March 25, 2019
      
   
     Hi, everyone! G reetings form COM. We are in the process of registering for our summer programs, Summer Safari (K-5th graders), Little Learning Zoo (6 weeks through Pre-K), and Fall 2019 for all Pre-school programs (6 weeks -3 years). The spots are filling up, so if you or someone you know is looking for quality care, please have them contact us ASAP (304-562-9170).
     Coming up, we will be celebrating the Week of the Young Child, April 8th - 12th. We hope to make this a fun filled week of doing lots of the children's favorite things, having fun, and learning ��
     We will also be scheduling a work day for our playgrounds, just as soon as we can have our mulch delivered. It seems the mulch we need is only manufactured at certain times of the year, so we are at the mercy of the supplying company as to when we will be able to cross that off our list. We will be sure to let everyone know when they can come and help out the COM children, if they would like.
     Thanks so much for all of the support you give us.
   
Cathy Daley, Director
Children's Outreach Ministries
               
A Lenten Journey of Love
As a spiritual pilgrimage during Lent, you are invited to take a special 6-week journey. You won't need extra clothes, there won't be much travel involved, nor will you have to spend a lot of money. The preparation will be mostly in your spirit.
     Third Week: The Deed of Love -  Take something you have made or bought to two or three friends who mean a lot to you, but for whom you rarely express your love-a pie, plant, apron, a small remembrance that has your love as a wrapping.
      Lenten Bows & Nails: Be sure to take home a purple bow to hang from your lamppost, mailbox, or door to designate your home as a part of the Forrest Burdette family during Lent. Take a nail from the basket at the Connection Center to carry with you as a reminder of Christ's sacrifice during Lent.
      Copies of 2019 Upper Room Disciplines Daily Devotional  are available at the Connection Center for $5 each.
                       
Lily/Lenten Giving: Deadline is This Sunday!
This season, consider ordering Easter lilies or making an Easter donation. A 7" potted Easter lily (double stem) is $18.50 each and can be purchased in memory or in honor of loved ones. Or, make an $18.50 donation to the Building Fund in memory or in honor of loved ones. Click here for the order form. Forms with payment are due to the church office no later than this Sunday, March 31, 2019. If you purchase a lily, you are asked to take it home after the Easter services. Thank you!
                    
Hooks & Needles Invites YOU!
Hooks & Needles, our knitting and crocheting ministry, meets  each Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., in the Conference Room (#201 ), and you are welcome to join us! Beginners to experienced crafters can find a place in this ministry. Stop by to see how you can help with Hooks & Needles.
     
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--"He Chose the Nails" , 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: chicken alfredo, corn, salad, and dinner rolls.
           
UMW Annual Chocolate-Dipped Egg Sale
The United Methodist Women are taking Easter Egg orders! These decorated eggs cost $4.00 each. Please fill out this form (click here), and return it to the church office by Wednesday, April 3, 2019.  If you are part of a workplace or organization where you would like to take up several orders at once, please use this form (click here).
    
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!
 
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
3/25 -  Trevor Cunningham, Frank Davis, Willa Elkins, Jeff Given, John Marra, Cathy Ray, Shannon Warden
3/26 - Chris Howat
3/27 - Rick Caldwell, Emily Cartwright, Shawn Sette
3/28 - Natalie Elkins, Dean Huffman, Ed Smith
3/29 - Rev. Ellis Conley, Sam Sentelle
3/30 - Bob Brinkman, Jessica Jarvis, Elizabeth Lawhon
3/31 - No birthdays today 
       
Coming Up This Sunday
March 31, 2019
Fourth Sunday in Lent, UMCOR Sunday (offering)
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32    "The Pigsties of Life"