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

Monday, December 10
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 -FH
6:30 p.m.  Cub Scouts 236 Christmas Party -Gym
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
     
Tuesday, December 11
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m. Y.A.H. Quilters -111
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
6:00 p.m. Hurricane Amateur Basketball League -Gym
7:00 p.m. Civic Chorus -Chapel
                        
Wednesday, December 12
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m. Preventicare -Byrd Hall
10:45 a.m. Midweek Bible Study -111
12:00 p.m. Wesley Circle -FireSide Grille
2:30 p.m. Hooks & Needles -J. Mullins'
No Fellowship Dinner until Jan. 9th
6:30 p.m. Conley & Delph Small Grps.
No C.O.O.L. Kids until Jan. 9th
6:30 p.m. Uth Party -Basement
7:30 p.m. Praise Band -Sanctuary
  
Thursday, December 13
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
8:00 a.m. TOPS 0530 -Byrd Hall
6:00 p.m. AEP Retiree Dinner -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 14
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 15
7:30 a.m. Emmaus Prayer Group -110
9:00 a.m. Cantata Dress Rehearsal
9:30 a.m. Uth meet at Church for Service Saturday
10:00 a.m. Basketball (Stout) -Gym/FH
  
Sunday, December 16
Third Sunday in Advent
Cantata: Christmas Presence
8:30 a.m. Worship/Cantata
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship/Cantata
2:00 p.m. Parsonage Open House
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
12/18: Hurricane Civic Chorus Concert, 7:30 p.m.

 E-Connection

 December 9, 2018
       
         
     I have appreciated reading the daily devotions of the Advent Booklet written by members of the congregation. Knowing each writer makes them special to me. I am grateful for those who were so willing to share their hearts with the all of us. It is one of the ways that I prepare for Christmas.
     Sunday, December 16, the choir and orchestra will present the Christmas Cantata "Christmas Presence; A Gathering of Hope, Peace, and Love" at both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services.  They have been working on the cantata for many weeks with special practices as well. I am grateful that they are willing to present the cantata at both services.  You will want to make every effort to be present. "You gotta cantata!"
     Sunday, December 16, 2-5 p.m., you are also invited the parsonage, 110 Mulberry Dr., for an Open House.  We cordially invite you into our home. Come and enjoy food, fellowship, and some Lionel Trains.
     Be sure to mark Christmas Eve on your Christmas schedule. Candlelight Services are scheduled at both 7 and 11 p.m. It is a great opportunity to invite your friends and family to this special night of nights.
     As you prepare for Christmas may God open your heart to make room for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world.
 
Advent grace & freedom,
Ellis
        
Reaching Farther Together
Thanks to the 67 commitments that were received to date, totaling $328,151. 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. 
       
Wednesday Night Live
This week, there is no fellowship dinner, and only a few groups are still meeting.  Groups begin at 6:30 p.m.
 
Ellis Conley--Exodus & Leviticus, Room 308
Ron Delph--Psalms: Managing Our Emotions, Room 207
Uth--Middle & High School (6-12th grades), Basement
 
Wednesday Night Live resumes on January 9th.
             
Uth Christmas Party
Our White Elephant Gift Exchange and Christmas Party is on Wednesday, December 12th, 6:30 p.m., in the Basement. Join us for food, fun, and laughter as we share in our annual tradition. Bring a $10 gift and a friend!
   
Uth Service Saturday for Everyone!
Service Saturday is this weekend, December 15, at Heart + Hand.  Join us at 9:30 a.m., at the church parking lot to caravan down to D Street for a fun time serving God's people through the Heart + Hand Thrift Store ministry. We will stop at Krispy Kreme afterwards for a sweet treat before heading home.
    
"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 first class is this Sunday evening, Dember16, from 4:00-5:00 p.m., in the youth lounge.
       
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 $625 raised to date, the candle will stay lit until Friday, 12/28, 1:00 a.m.
       
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
12/10 -  Caitlin Campbell
12/11 - Nita DeBord, Heather Greenleaf, Karen Martinez, Cheryl Stutler, Lorrie Zappitelli
12/12 - Emily King, Karen Lilly, Bill Painter
12/14 - Jim Campbell, Nick Kegley, Andy Peal
12/15 - Stephanie Dorsey, Maxine Hunt, Matthew Jarvis, Linda Plumley, Rob Proffitt, Steve Ramey, Pamela Smith, Debbie Young
12/16 - Emerson Gibson, Cole Jackson, Boyce Jarrett, Dan Johnson, Ryan Riedel, Dan Salamie
                   
Coming Up This Sunday
December 16, 2018
Third Sunday in Advent
Cantata with Choir & Orchestra: "Christmas Presence: A Gathering of Hope, Peace, and Love"