This Sunday's sermon, “J-ust Stand Firm,” begins our Lenten series Living Like Jesus and will be based on Luke 4:1-13. 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.

March 5 at 7:00 p.m.: One of the most powerful and challenging worship experiences of the church year is Ash Wednesday worship. The service will remind us of our need to repent and of our mortality. The sermon will emphasize that life is “More than Ashes.” In the Old Testament, people sometimes poured ashes on themselves when they were led to repent or in a heavy spirit of grief. Through sermon, prayers, imposition of ashes, and receiving communion, God will shower us with peace and mercy. Regular Wednesday evening groups will not meet on Ash Wednesday.

Church Family, Get Ready to Socialize and Support our Youth! Join us for a soup lunch after church this Sunday, March 9th. This will be a fundraiser to support the youth summer activities. We invite both youth and parents to help out by bringing soups for the event. If you are not a youth parent and would like to help out please let Luke know. If you would like to contribute a soup, please let Luke know, as he’s organizing a list of what’s being brought. Looking forward to seeing everyone there and enjoying some delicious soup together while supporting our youth!

Make sure to pick up a Lenten bow for your home the next time you're at church!

If you would like to be a part of the Forrest Burdette family, we would love to share the mission and passion of the church as well as the blessings of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. You are invited to an orientation class on Sunday, March 9, during the Sunday School hour (9:15 a.m.), in Pastor Joe’s office. You will learn about Forrest Burdette and what it means to be a member of this church. We will receive new members on March 16. If your membership is in another church, we can transfer your membership, or if you are not a member of another church, you may join via Profession of Faith. Please contact Pastor Joe or the church office for more information or to sign up (304-562-5903, office@forrestburdette.com).

The Youth will be attending Winter Jam this year on Friday, March 7. Winter Jam is an annual concert, featuring several Christian artists with a variety of musical styles. There will be a $15 donation at the door, and more details will be shared as we get closer to the event. If your student would like to attend, please sign up at the Connection Center or contact Luke Spurgeon.

There is a survey online where you can list your family's available days in June, for summer trips. Please click here for the survey.

The church kitchen is in need of one additional crockpot, 5-7 quarts, to replace one that no longer works. Thank you to the donor who brought in a new crockpot this morning! If you have a gently used crockpot to donate or would like to purchase one, please bring it to the church office. Thank you!

If you or someone you know is interested in applying to sell items at our annual UMW Spring Fling, which will be held on Saturday, April 12, you may find printed copies of the registration form at the Connection Center desk, or click here for an electronic copy of the form.

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, 3/3

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

10:00 a.m. Preventicare—Byrd Hall

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, 3/4

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

8:00 a.m. The Stone Table—225B

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. HCC Board Meeting—Choir Rm

6:00 p.m. Basketball (Landin)—Gym

6:30 p.m. GS Troop 10117—Byrd Hall

6:30 p.m. Scouts BSA 236 Com.—111

7:00 p.m. UMW—110/Parlor

7:00 p.m. Civic Chorus—Sanctuary

Wednesday, 3/5

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

10:00 a.m. Preventicare—Byrd Hall

10:45 a.m. Midweek Bible Study—213

7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship (no evening classes/groups)

Thursday, 3/6

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—Chapel

7:00 p.m. Dancer’s Choice—Byrd Hall

Friday, 3/7

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

10:00 a.m. Preventicare—Byrd Hall

10:00 a.m. Community Cupboard

Youth attend Winter Jam in Charleston

Saturday, 3/8

4:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Reserved (Meadows)

Sunday, 3/9

9:15 a.m. Sunday School

9:15 a.m. New Mbr Orientation—Pastor Joe’s Office/101-A

10:30 a.m. Worship

11:45 a.m. Handbell Practice—Choir Rm

11:45 a.m. Soup Lunch Fund Raiser—FH

4:00 p.m. Church Council—213

6:30 p.m. Living Last Supper Rehearsal— Sanctuary