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

Monday, December 3
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 Court of Honor/Dinner -FH
7:00 p.m. Trustees -201
7:00 p.m.  Cub Scouts 236 -various
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
  
Tuesday, December 4
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
12:00 p.m. Staff Christmas Luncheon
6:00 p.m. Hurricane Amateur Basketball League -Gym
6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts 8317 -Byrd Hall
6:30 p.m. Daisies (Flick) -111
7:00 p.m. UMW -110/Parlor
7:00 p.m. Civic Chorus -Chapel
                        
Wednesday, December 5
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. We Care -111
2:30 p.m. Hooks & Needles -J. Mullins'
5:15 p.m. Fellowship Dinner -FH
6:30 p.m. Small Groups
6:30 p.m. C.O.O.L. Kids -Sanctuary
6:30 p.m. Uth -Basement
7:30 p.m. Praise Band -Sanctuary
 
Thursday, December 6
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
8:00 a.m. TOPS 0530 -Byrd Hall
9:30 a.m. Circle of Friends -111
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 7
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 8
7:30 a.m. Emmaus Prayer Group -110
9:00 a.m. Musical Practice -Sanctuary
10:00 a.m. Basketball (Stout) -Gym/FH
  
Sunday, December 9
Second Sunday in Advent
Luke 3:1-6
"What Are You Getting Me for Christmas?"
8:30 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship
5:00 p.m. Christmas Dinner -FH
6:00 p.m. Men's Group -111
No Handbells, Evening Worship, or Orchestra
6:30 p.m. Children's Musical -Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. Adult Basketball -Gym  

 E-Connection

 December 3, 2018
       
         
Christmas Cantata: The choir and the orchestra has been enjoying working on the Christmas cantata since mid-September. "Christmas Presence, A Gathering of Hope, Peace, and Love", composed by Pepper Choplin, will be presented for both morning worship services on Sunday December 16th. This cantata is a telling of the Christmas story and its impact on our lives and the lives of those around us, and inspires us to dwell on the important and profound way that Christmas brings us together through the joy of Christ's birth. Forrest Burdette is blessed with many talented singers and musicians that tirelessly share their talents to glorify God. We all pray that this offering brings you joy and inspires you to "Go into the world to be a Christmas Presence, bringing hope, peace, and love to a world in need."
     Handbell Choir: The handbell choir has learned a new "singing bell" technique which requires the ringers to rub a wooden dowel around the edge of the handbell to create a beautiful sound. A beautiful arrangement of "What Child Is This" using this technique will be presented at the Christmas Eve service.
 
David Shanklin
Choir Director
        
Reaching Farther Together
Thanks to the 65 commitments that were received to date, totaling $297,150. We still have a long way to go to come close to reaching our goal of $700,000, which is certainly achievable.   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. 
       
Church Family Christmas Dinner
Sunday, December 9th
Serving: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Ticket sales are held Wednesday evening and in the Church Office during the week.  Roasted turkey or smoked ham, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, rolls, and assorted desserts.  $10 per adult; $5 per youth age 4-12; age 3 and under free. 
      
Children's Christmas Program
It's almost the best day of the year - that's right, the Children's Christmas Musical is this Sunday, December 9th, at 6:30 p.m.! The children have been working hard, learning all new songs and parts. Your presence is a great gift and shows the children their hard work is valued and important. Join us for some old time rock 'n' roll and the best story of all as we present "Carol and the Belles"!
       
Angel Tree
Thanks to everyone who took an Angel from the Angel Tree in the narthex.  Through the Heart + Hand Conference Mission Project, we were able to "adopt" 60 children from 24 families this year, providing clothes and toys.  Please remember to have all gifts at the church next Sunday morning, December 9th.
  
Wednesday Night Live
Be a part of a Wednesday evening small group! Groups begin at 6:30 p.m.
 
Chris Clark--" Acts & the Early Church", Room 225W
Ellis Conley-- Exodus & Leviticus, Room 308
Debby Cunningham-- Into the Word, Into the World , Room 111
Ron Delph-- Psalms: Managing Our Emotions , Room 207
Don Gatewood--" I John, II John, & III John", Chapel
Uth--Middle & High School (6-12th grades), Basement
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.  Menu for December 5 : vegetable soup, cheesy potato soup, pizza soup, grilled cheese, and dessert. This is the last Wednesday dinner until January 9.
            
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!
   
Annual UMW Pecan Sale
Cinnamon glazed 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
12/3 -  Jane Bogan, Todd Landin
12/4 - Keith Bowie, Scott Ransom
12/5 - Meghan Fawcett, Geneva McGinnis, J.R. Newman
12/6 - David Russell
12/7 - Ellen Bowie, Michele Myers, Steve Powers, Kaven Ransom
12/8 - Scott Edwards, Bradley Johnson, Dylan Kimble, Pat Litton, Casey Templeton, Matthew Tidd
12/9 - Katie Anderson, Roland Fisher, Bob Hill, Pam Stinespring, Tara Valent
           
Coming Up This Sunday
December 9, 2018
Second Sunday in Advent
Luke 3:1-6   "What Are You Getting Me for Christmas?"