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

Monday, February 11
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
7:00 p.m.  Cub Scout Pack 236 -Basement
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
8:00 p.m.  Putnam Storm Lacrosse -Gym
    
Tuesday, February 12
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
6:00 p.m.  Hurricane Amateur Basketball League -Gym
7:00 p.m.  Civic Chorus -Sanctuary
                        
Wednesday, February 13
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.  Wesley Circle -FH
2:30 p.m.  Hooks & Needles -J. Mullins home
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
8:00 p.m.  Putnam Storm Lacrosse -Gym
  
Thursday, February 14
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
6:00 p.m.  Hurricane Amateur Basketball League -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
   
Friday, February 15
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
6:15 p.m.  Basketball (Thompson) - Gym
7:15 p.m.  Derby Set-up -Gym
   
Saturday, February 16
7:30 a.m.  Emmaus Prayer Group - 110
9:30 a.m.  Meet for Service Saturday
10:00 a.m.  Cub Scouts' Pinewood Derby,
with Girl Scouts' race to follow, until 4:00 p.m. -Gym
   
Sunday, February 17
I Corinthians 13
"Spiritual Snakehandling"
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 -111
6:00 p.m.  Worship -Chapel
7:00 p.m.  Adult Basketball -Gym

 E-Connection

 February 11, 2019
     

    Reg Hart, chair of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, announced Sunday that the committee met with Frank Shomo, Midland South District Superintendent, on Friday evening. It is the intention of Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball to appoint the Rev. Dr. Ed Grant as Senior Pastor, Forrest Burdette, effective July 1.
     Ed was raised near Sissonville, graduated from Sissonville High School and WV State College. He received his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry Degrees from Asbury Theological Seminary. After seminary, he served:
  • 2 years as an Associate Pastor in Moorefield, WV, followed by
  • 14 years at Winfield United Methodist Church where he led the construction of the new church;
  • He then spent 13 years at Steele Memorial United Methodist Church in Barboursville with 2 new building additions during his tenure;
  • He was then asked to serve as District Superintendent for the Midland South District for 8 years;
  • And currently serves St. Andrew United Methodist Church in St. Albans.
     Ed is passionate about both spiritual and membership growth, and he and Brenda are looking forward to serving Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church.
     They have one son, Jeremy, and he and his wife Danielle have 2 children, Ella (4) and Bryson (19 months) and live in Mason County.
     
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 --"Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet", 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 pot pie, salad, and dessert.
           
This Saturday is "Service Saturday"
Saturday, February 16
Uth & adults, join us  at 9:30 a.m.,  at the church parking lot to caravan down to D Street in So. Charleston for a fun time serving God's people through the Heart & Hand Thrift Store ministry. We will stop for lunch afterward, before heading home, so bring some money for food!
      
Lenten Bow Making
Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Help make Lenten purple bows for the congregation to decorate your door, lamp post, or mail box! Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, is March 6, 2019.
     
Special Session of the United Methodist General Conference
February 23-26, 2019,  St. Louis, Missouri
Ellis is one of 3 clergy delegates from West Virginia. Set your phone to alarm each day at 2:23 to pray for the General Conference. Information may be found at www.wvumc.org (click on "A Way Forward:GC2019").
             
Children's Outreach Ministries is Hiring...
...for sub positions, possibly an after school position, and we're beginning to look at positions for our summer programs.  If you know of anyone who enjoys working with children and can meet the following conditions, send them our way!
  • Position requires flexible schedule, with range of availability from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
  • Will be required to be engaged with children in a play-based learning environment
  • Must be flexible and willing to work within any age group of children
  • Must pass a national background check
  • Preference will be given to those who have previous experience working in a licensed child care setting
  • Must provide previous employers as references
  • Must be at least 18 years old
                  
New Forrest Burdette T-shirts!
We are taking orders for new Forrest Burdette t-shirts throughout the month of February.  Click here for the order form where you'll see the design.  Shirts are $15 each.  Please return your completed form with payment to the church office by February 28. Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund.
             
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
2/11 -  Andrew Marinacci, Gary Vargo
2/12 - Mea Billups, Tony Hill, A.J. Wendel
2/13 - Ruth Alford, Oliver King, Kelly McFadden, Rhonda O'Dell
2/14 - Pat Burlingame, Cindy Daly, Steve High, Matt Jarvis
2/15 - Jonathan Hill, Jennifer Sette, Megan Tidd
2/16 - No birthdays today
2/17 - Nathan Daly, Ben Pannell
       
Coming Up This Sunday
February 17, 2019
1 Corinthians 13
"Spiritual Snakehandling"