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

Monday, April 1
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
No Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts tonight
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
   
Tuesday, April 2
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
No Girl Scouts tonight
7:00 p.m.  UMW -110/Parlor
7:00 p.m.  Civic Chorus -Sanctuary
                        
Wednesday, April 3
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
10:45 a.m.  Midweek Bible Study -207
12:00 p.m.  We Care -201
2:30 p.m.  Hooks & Needles -201
No Fellowship Dinner tonight
6:30 p.m.  Adult Small Groups
No Uth or C.O.O.L. Kids tonight
7:00 p.m.  Praise Band -Sanctuary
   
Thursday, April 4
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
6:00 p.m.  Orchestra Practice -Sanctuary
No Scouts BSA tonight
6:30 p.m.  Dances Choice -Byrd Hall
7:00 p.m.  Choir Practice -Sanctuary
7:00 p.m.  WV Force Basketball -Gym
 
Friday, April 5
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
   
Saturday, April 6
7:30 a.m.  Emmaus Prayer Group - 110
9:00 a.m.  TOPS Spring Area Meeting -FH
   
Sunday, April 7
Fifth Sunday in Lent, Communion
Isaiah 43:16-21
"A Way in the Wilderness"
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.

 E-Connection

 April 1, 2019
      
   
     I'm counting my blessings this morning! First a beautiful day. I was able to be out of bed by 6:30 and get to the church to practice by 7:00. Practice went well and I'm starting to believe my May 5 concert for Pipesounds will be an enjoyable one both for me and those who listen. That will be a Sunday afternoon concert at 3:00 and very easy for the listeners.
     Another blessing is that, because of the nominations of so many friends, I will be performing in Montreal on September 19. My solo piano album "Awakened" is now one of the three nominees for Best Solo Piano album with Enlightened Piano Radio. The awards concert will be in the prestigious Place des Arts which is the largest cultural venue in Canada. The decision as to the recipient of the award will be made by a panel of judges all of whom are pianists.
     Another blessing is that I am now scheduled to record a new album in July this year with a release date of early fall. The recording will be done at Piano Haven studio in Sedona, Arizona. I have composed about 20 new solo piano pieces and will record at least a dozen of them.
     I am so blessed to have my health! At age 67 I am still going strong and survived the heart scare of 2018 which could have turned out badly. God has been good to me!
     Thank you to all of you who have been so supportive of what I do at Forrest Burdette. My prayer is that I can continue to serve with excellence!
   
Mike Barnhouse, Organist/Accompanist
                
Nancy Gongola Jepson, 2/3/1933 - 3/29/2019
Christian sympathy is extended to Sheri Brown and family upon the death of her mother and Forrest Burdette member Nancy Jepson. Friends will be received Tuesday, April 2, from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at 1:30 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Benwood/McMechen Chapel, McMechen, WV. Interment will follow in Halcyon Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum, Sherrard, WV.
                        
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.
       Fourth Week: The Heart of Love   - Make a list of at least ten people for whom you will pray daily. Include your friends, your enemies, those you don't particularly like. Forgive them if they have wronged you, and ask forgiveness if you have wronged them.
      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.
                       
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
    
NO Uth or C.O.O.L. Kids this week because of Putnam County Spring Break
     
The Fellowship Dinner for this week has been cancelled.
      
UMW Annual Easter Egg Project: Egg Factory!
It's Easter Egg Season again! The congregation of Forrest Burdette is invited to join in the fellowship of Easter Egg construction. Please check the schedule below and come by at your convenience to assist. Training will be provided for workers. We need YOU!
Monday, April 8
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - Setting up and preparing tables
1:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Batching & molding eggs
Tuesday, April 9
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Batching, molding, & dipping eggs
Wednesday, April 10
9:00 a.m. to7:00/8:00 p.m. - Dipping & decorating eggs
Thursday, April 11
9:00 a.m. to finish dipping, decorating, & filling orders.
 
     Workers may bring a dish to share for the evening meal Monday through Wednesday. VOLUNTEERS are also needed for clean up each evening from 6:00 to closing.
     Saturday, April 13 , 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Spring Festival! Easter Egg orders will be ready for pick-up.
     Please  pray for all the volunteers and the mission outreach of this project.  For more information, please call Karen Lilly, 304-562-9241.
   
The Living Last Supper
Maundy Thursday, April 18 & Good Friday, April 19
7:30 p.m.; child care provided
This drama is a re-creation of Leonardo DaVinci's famous painting "The Last Supper" with 13 living characters, portrayed by men from our congregation.  Invite your family and friends for this special Holy Week presentation.
 
        
Spring Heights Summer Camp
Spring Heights is the camping and outdoor facility of the West Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, located just north of Spencer. See Pastor Ellis or Pastor Jeremy to see how your child can go to camp with a 50% scholarship! 2019 dates, information, and registration sign-ups are available at springheights.org.
    
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!
 
This Week's Birthdays
4/1 -  Kristen Corley
4/2 - Judy Cleveland, Alex Dean, Paul Landin, Michael Myers, Tom Turner
4/3 - Ryan Anders, Virginia Clark, Missi Fisher, Clay Jackson, Jacqui Meeks, Doug Pitzer, Allison Weiss
4/4 - Patsy Elliott, Charlie Johnson
4/5 - Amy Crook
4/6 - Mark Akers, Michael Fruth, Carl Proffitt
4/7 - Ann Hinshaw, McKenzie Myers, Amy Nitzel, David Shanklin
      
Coming Up This Sunday
April 7, 2019
Fifth Sunday in Lent, Communion
Isaiah 43:16-21    "A Way in the Wilderness"