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

     
Monday, February 17
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
6:30 p.m.  Scouts BSA 236 -Scout Hut
7:00 p.m.  Cub Scouts 236 -Basement+
8:00 p.m.  AA -308
   
Tuesday, February 18
8-9:00 a.m.  Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Ruth Byrd Circle/Baby Blankets   -Byrd Hall
10:00 a.m. C ommunity Cupboard
10:30 a.m.  Staff Meeting -201
6:00 p.m.  Basketball (HABL) -Gym
6:30 p.m.  Girl Scouts 10117 -Byrd Hall
7:00 p.m.  Civic Chorus -Sanctuary
                          
Wednesday, February 19
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
9:30 a.m.  Preventicare -Byrd Hall
10:45 a.m.  Midweek Bible Study -207/213
2:30 p.m.  Hooks & Needles -201
6:30 p.m.  FB Kids -Byrd Hall
6:30 p.m.  Uth -225A/219 (Gym @ 7:30)
6:30 p.m.  Adult Small Groups:
Clark -225B, Cunningham -211,  Delph -111, Gatewood -Chapel,  Grant -207/213
7:30 p.m.  Praise Band -Sanctuary
  
Thursday, February 20
8-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking
8:00 a.m.  TOPS WV 0530 -Byrd Hall
10:00 a.m.  Circle of Friends -211
12:00 p.m.  JOY Fellowship -FH
1:30 p.m.  Senior Basketball -Gym
6:00 p.m.  Basketball (HABL) -Gym
6:30 p.m.  Scouts BSA 360 -Scout Hut
6:30 p.m.  Dancer's Choice -FH
7:00 p.m.  Choir Practice -Sanctuary
7:00 p.m.  College Care Team -219
   
Friday, February 21
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.  Savage Basketball -Gym
  
Saturday, February 22
7:30 a.m.  Emmaus Prayer Group -110
12:00 p.m.  Tucker Birthday -Gym
   
Sunday, February 23
Matthew 17:1-9
8:30 a.m.  Worship
9:45 a.m.  Sunday School
11:00 a.m.  Worship
4:30 p.m.  Mills Birthday Party -FH
5:00 p.m.  Handbell Practice -Choir Rm
5:30 p.m.  Uth Lead -219
6:00 p.m.  Uth Bible Study -219
6:00 p.m.  Men's Group -201
6:00 p.m.  Worship -Chapel
6:00 p.m.  Soccer (Elkins) -Gym
7:00 p.m.  Adult Basketball -Gym
  
Upcoming Events:
2/26: Ash Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. worship
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter. We will begin our journey with the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. Wednesday morning Bible study and  Wednesday Night Live small groups and programs will not meet on Ash Wednesday.
 
3/1: John Marra Spaghetti Dinner, 11:00 a.m.;  Finance Committee, 6:00 p.m.; Church Council, 7:00 p.m.

 E-Connection

 February 17, 2020
        
       
      Can you believe that there are only 4 months until VBS?! Vacation Bible School is the Children Ministries' biggest outreach, and we need lots of help to make it happen. If you are a veteran volunteer or have been only thinking about signing up, we have the perfect place for you. But first things first, I'm asking that everyone please pray for our VBS: the staff, volunteers, children, and their families. Pray that we all are bold and invite our friends and neighbors; and we step up and serve where we are most needed. Use our Bible verse as a guide, "Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power" (Ephesians 6:10) and allow God to strengthen us as we "armor up" for our next adventure joining the "Knights of the North Castle"!
     VBS runs from Sunday, June 21 to Friday, June 26. Our evening session, Sunday-Thursday, is open to anyone in the community. Our morning session, Monday-Friday, is for our COM program, and it is one of the most highly anticipated weeks of the year. I hope you join us for tons of faith, fun, and fellowship.
      
Jayné Kirk
Director of Children & Family Ministries
                                                
JOY Fellowship (Just Older Youth!): Thursday
Please join us this Thursday, February 20, at noon in the Fellowship Hall for our monthly covered dish lunch. We will welcome guest Laura Young, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Kanawha County. Please contact Bob & Gail Samson with questions (304-610-2931), and bring a friend!
       
He Leadeth Me Forms
Please return your 2020 "He Leadeth Me" stewardship form to the church office or to the tray at the back of the sanctuary so that we can compile updated volunteer lists for our leaders. Forms were in the 1/26 and 2/2 bulletins. Extra forms are at the Connection Center, or click here to download the form.
      
The Stewards of Fellowship Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, March 1, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Featured again will be John Marra's famous Italian flare of family handed-down spaghetti sauce, meatball, and salad dressing recipes. Along with the main meal, come enjoy fresh, delicious Italian garlic bread from a Clarksburg Italian bakery and a traditional Italian dessert of spumoni ice cream. Also, you can try Oliverio's Italian Restaurant of Bridgeport's own "dipping oil" delight. Meals are $12 for adults, $6 for children, and no immediate family pays more than $30 total. Tickets are for sale on Sundays in the Narthex.  All proceeds support Uth mission trips.
      
General Conference Presentation
Saturday, February 29, 1:30 p.m.
You are invited to Christ Church United Methodist (1221 Quarrier St., Charleston) for a presentation by our General Conference delegates. This will not be an open forum session. The primary purpose will be for the delegates to provide clear information to attendees about:
  • The function of General Conference and the processes involved;
  • The role of a General Conference delegate;
  • The various restructuring proposals to be considered at General Conference.
The United Methodist Church General Conference 2020 will be held May 5-15, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
       
Join a Small Group this Semester!
It's not too late to join a small group. For further information and class descriptions, please click here.
Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 p.m.:
Chris Clark - "On Being an Overcomer", Room 225B
Debby Cunningham - "Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple", Room 211
Ron Delph - The Book of Revelation, Room 111
Don Gatewood - The Book of John, Chapel
Ed Grant - The Gospel of Mark, Room 207/213
Middle & High School Uth - Room 225A
FB Kids - ages 2 through 5th grade, Byrd Hall (Nursery available)
     
Wednesday Morning Bible Study with Ed Grant, 10:45 a.m. - The Gospel of Mark, Room 207/213
   
Thursday Morning Circle of Friends with Rosemary Cook & Cindy Woodworth, 10:00 a.m. - "A Woman's Walk with God", Room 211
   
UMW Spring Crafts & Book Festival
Applications for the UMW Spring Crafts & Book Festival are available at the Connection Center, or click here to download the application. This year's festival is on Saturday, April 4. Save the date for the Egg Factory! All hands on deck for making our chocolate eggs, March 30-April 2.
      
Discover Your Shoebox Destination
A large world map has been placed behind the Connection Center. Those who paid online for shipping should  receive an email indicating  the country where their box was delivered. Some have gone to Closed/Undisclosed/Hard to Reach countries where the Gospel cannot be openly shared. There's a place on the map for these boxes, too. Place a shoebox sticker on the map so that we can see where our boxes have been delivered. Keep in mind, you may not receive an email for some time as boxes can take months to arrive. Remember to pray for safe delivery of boxes as they make their way by all means of transportation. Pray for those who bring the message of Good News and for the children to have ears to hear and an open heart to receive.
      
Luggage Donations
If you are getting rid of any kind of luggage, please clean it up and drop it off in the church office. One of our volunteers has offered to collect unused luggage for foster children. Foster kids are often asked to transport their belongings from place to place in a trash bag. Donations of luggage for these children are welcome for helping them move on with dignity.
      
Offering Envelopes
It's not too late to request a set of undated offering envelopes from the church office. There is a sign up sheet at the Connection Center desk, or contact the office at 304-562-5903, office@forrestburdette.com. Once your envelopes have been labeled, they will be available at the Connection Center desk. Please pick up your packet!
      
Giving Statements
2019 Financial Statements have been emailed, and paper copies are available for those who need them. Paper statements are not mailed unless requested. Contact or stop by the Church Office during the week for your statement (304-562-5903).
     
Wednesday Evening Cook Still Needed
Are you or someone you know interested in preparing our Wednesday evening Fellowship Dinners? Please contact the church office (304-562-5903), or talk to one of our staff members. 
                   
This Week's Birthdays
2/17 -  Nathan Daly, Ben Pannell
2/18 - Carla Akers, Malinda Shanklin
2/19 - Holly Miller, Debby Pannell, Tracy Shanklin, Hunt Tidd
2/20 - Diana Stone
2/21 - Mike Rollyson
2/22 - Jody Ogle, Mark Stewart
2/23 - No birthdays today