It is the season for snow, ice, wind, and cold. January has been a challenge for all of us. But during the winter, I have many things for which I am thankful:

• A house with heat
• Gas logs in the fireplace
• Water and hot water
• Electricity
• Trash pick up
• An HOA that has had the street plowed
• A snowblower and a snow shovel
• Food in the frig, freezer, and pantry
• People clearing the roads, responding to emergencies, and maintaining utilities
• Hospitals and medical treatment
• Schools
• Restaurants
• Businesses
• Church: worship, broadcasts, education, small groups, friendship, fellowship, and mission

This Sunday's sermon, "Jesus’ Mission," will be based on Luke 4:14-21. Please read the scripture to prepare for worship, and invite someone to join you as we continue to walk with Christ.

We are reading through the Bible with Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett. The Grand Sweep, developed by Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas, is guiding us from Genesis to Revelation. Everything you need to get started can be found at: wvumc.org/read-together.

Please click here to read about the current semester of adult classes, held on Wednesdays. It's not too late to join a class! These classes are open to first-timers and long-timers alike.

Do you have a gently used suitcase, duffel bag, or backpack you don’t need? Please bring it to the church. Mission West Virginia, a local group that deals with foster children, is in need of these items to help foster children in transition.

We will be holding an orientation for Confirmation on Sunday, February 2nd, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Confirmation is open to all 7th graders and up. If you would like to participate, please let Luke Spurgeon or Pastor Joe know as soon as possible.

Giving statements for 2024 have been emailed. Paper copies of these statements will be available on Sunday, January 26. After this date, statements will be available in the church office.

Do you like to sing? HCC welcomes new members ages 15 and up! Come join us for singing and fellowship. When? Tuesday nights, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Spring season begins Tuesday, January 28, 2025! Where? Forrest Burdette UMC. How? Come on January 28th to check us out—no auditions and no obligation to join. Contact: hurricanecivicchorus@gmail.com

We welcome your regular prayers and continued giving. Prayer requests to be included in the Sunday worship announcements are to be submitted via our website, or you can click here for a quick link to submit joys and concerns. Click here to access the online giving instructions from the Forrest Burdette website. Thank you so much for sending your offerings! If not online, then please mail your regular offering to 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane WV 25526. To save a stamp, you may deposit your offering in our locked mailbox on Putnam Avenue. Open the top door, and slide your envelope all the way to the back of the box, where it will fall into the locked area. Thank you for your support of this ministry. 

Monday, 1/20

Church Office closed—MLK Jr. Observed

7-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking*

No Preventicare

6:30 p.m. Scouts BSA 236—Scout Hut

6:30 p.m. Cub Pack 236—Byrd Hall+

7:00 p.m. AA—308

Tuesday, 1/21

7-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking*

9:30 a.m. Y.A.H. Quilters—Byrd Hall

9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting—201/CR

10:00 a.m. Community Cupboard

6:00 p.m. Basketball (Landin)—Gym

6:30 p.m. GS Troop 10117—Byrd Hall

Wednesday, 1/22

7-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking*

10:00 a.m. Preventicare—Byrd Hall

10:45 a.m. Midweek Bible Study—213

6:00 p.m. Youth Group—225A

6:30 p.m. Adult Classes Begin:

Cunningham—213; Kenaston—201/CR; Philyaw—Chapel

7:00 p.m. SPRC—111

7:30 p.m. Praise Team—Sanctuary

Thursday, 1/23

7-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking*

8:00 a.m. Our Way—Byrd Hall

4:00 p.m. Math & Reading Buddies—FH

6:00 p.m. HABL—Gym

6:30 p.m. Scouts BSA 360—Scout Hut

7:00 p.m. Choir

7:00 p.m. Dancer’s Choice—FH

Friday, 1/24

7-9:00 a.m. Open Gym for Walking*

10:00 a.m. Preventicare—Byrd Hall

10:00 a.m. Community Cupboard

6:00 p.m. Basketball (Smith)—Gym

Saturday, 1/25

1:00 p.m. HABL (Scott)—Gym

Sunday, 1/26

9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship

11:45 a.m. Handbell Practice—Choir Rm