The Season of Advent: To help your household prepare your hearts and

wait for Christmas, please pick up a booklet of daily devotions at the

Connection Center desk. This year’s booklet is called “Advent; A

Calendar of Devotions 2019” by Teer Hardy.

Next Sunday, at both morning services, the choir and orchestra will present a holiday

cantata, We All Bow Down by Marty Nystrom. “This presentation of Jesus' birth features

powerful praise and worship songs that rejoice in the fact that all are invited to come and

bow down before Him.” Come, and worship with us!

Wednesday Evening Cook Needed: Kellie Smith in unable to continue preparing our

Wednesday evening Fellowship Dinners in the new year. Are you or someone you know

interested in this position? Please contact the church office (304-562-5903), or talk to

one of our staff members. We would like to have someone to coordinate and prepare

these weekly meals as soon as possible. Dinners resume on January 8th. Thank you!

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Report: We had a wonderful time Thursday, November 28,

having served over 80 meals to those who came. Special “thank you’s” to those who

came out to decorate and set up and to Don Gatewood for providing a 20 lb. smoked

turkey from L & R. We also would like to thank the UMW for allowing us to use

whatever we needed, the Stewards of Fellowship Sunday school class for their “L”

dollars donation, and a special thanks to the men in the kitchen who put our meal

together. Most of all, a big thank you to John Marra, the head of our dinner. We could

not have done our dinner without his expertise.

Come join us Christmas Day for baked steak & ham at 2:00 p.m. Thanks be to God!

“I will support the church with my presence and gifts.”

December 1, 2019

Attendance Last Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship 127

Sunday School 102

11:00 a.m. Worship 157

Gifts Last Sunday: Weekly Budget Needed $14,479

Deposits for Operating Budget $14,717

Deposits for Building Fund $4,055

Other Deposits $299

Remember in Your Thoughts and Prayers (as of 12/5/19)

Davis Antis, Nikki Bird, Kristin Bowers (Jerry & Karen Lilly’s daughter), Kim Call (Kim

Dunlap’s friend), Dan Chandler (Becca Wilson’s father), Kay Chapman, Maurice DeLung,

Priscilla Deskins, Evelyn Easter, Jack Gibson, Linda Gibson, Katherine Given (Jeff Given’s

mother), Gertrude Graham, Allen Harrah, Jean Herman, Jim Herman, Kathy Hollick (Ruel

& Patsy Elliott’s daughter), Allison Kays, Pastor John Lowther, Corky Martin, Denzil

Meadows (Connie Smith’s uncle), Joan Mullins, Wanda Mumford (Susan Caldwell’s

mother), Bob Neumeyer, Steve Neumeyer, Robbie Parsons, Barbara Ramey, Jan Rowsey,

Jennifer Salyers (Hermitt Stover’s daughter), Betty Smith (Kelly McFadden’s mother), John

Smith (John Marra & Jill Gilbert’s friend), Keith Smith, Victoria Spurlock, Betty Strain, Bill

Trent (Ellen Shoub’s brother), Peggy Vance (John Vance’s mother), Joe Varian, Evelyn

Warner, Jack Wilson, Helen Wright (Beth Sauvageot’s mother), Skyler (WHS student)

Home from the Hospital: Maurice DeLung, Joy Kirk

Bellaire at Devonshire: Jay Proud (Jean Kirk’s father)

Braley Care Home: Phyllis Blankenship (Bob Blankenship’s mother)

Elmcroft of Teays Valley: Ruth Alford

Rolling Meadows: Rev. Billy Reed Wickline, George Faulknier (Warren Faulknier’s father),

Laura Jo Smith

Teays Valley Assisted Living: Beatrice Dorsey (Steve Dorsey’s mother), Kathy Burgess

Our Service Personnel: Chris Brown, Kris Cutlip, Will Dempsey, Jason Ellis, Ty Foster,

Schad Gates (Mikki Larch’s brother), Jon Hansen, Amanda Hollick (Ruel & Patsy Elliott’s

granddaughter), Jacob Hudnall (Jeanie Jarvis’ nephew), R. Travis Hughes (Leslie St. Clair’s

nephew), Donnie Jacobs, Aaron Lane, Dane Meadows, Bobby Menear, Steven Miller II,

Christopher Rollyson (Jack & Linda Gibson’s grandson), Julian Skinner (Joe Ann Gyke’s

grandson), Hunter Smith (Betty Bailey’s great grandson), Cameron Wilkinson

BackPack Buddies: Please remember the BackPack Buddies ministry as

you grocery shop. We are serving 95 school children this year. Your meal/

snack items are welcome (oatmeal, pop tarts, juice pouches, ramen noodles,

canned soup, microwave popcorn, small cereal boxes, granola bars, etc.!). The green cart is

in the church office. Monetary donations are also appreciated. Help us be the hands and feet

of Christ. Note: the 2020 sign up sheet to pack bags is at the Connection Center!

Christian Community Cupboard: The Cupboard is in need of canned peas and canned

carrots. Place donations in the cart in the church office.

Advent Candle for Missions: In Advent, we are keeping a candle burning on the altar,

for missions. For each dollar donated, the candle remains lit one hour. The candle

donations support Living Hope High School, Bungoma, Kenya, which was begun by

Marilyn Uhl, a WV United Methodist. An $88 a month sponsorship gives an orphan an

opportunity in the name of Jesus Christ, raising and educating Christian leaders of tomorrow

(www.livinghopehighschool.org). Let’s keep the candle burning during Advent and the 12

days of Christmas. Mark your donation “candle”.

Annual Pecan Sale: The United Methodist Women are selling pecans again: extra large

pecan halves (16 oz.), chocolate covered pecans (12 oz.), pecan caramel clusters (8 oz.;

limited supply), cinnamon glazed pecans (10 oz.; limited supply), and glazed pecans (8 oz.;

limited supply). Each bag is $10 and can be purchased between services or in the church

office during the week.

Get connected/Stay connected with Forrest Burdette:

If you are a visitor today, please fill out a Pew Information Card and place it in the offering plate.

Check out the website: www.forrestburdette.com

Sign up for the weekly “E-Connection” and the “Visions” newsletter. Email office@forrestburdette.com

Like our Facebook page: “Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church”.

Sign up for updates for upcoming youth events by texting “@FBMUth” to the number 81010. Young Adults, sign up by texting “@FBYA” to the number 81010.

The Second Sunday of Advent

December 8, 2019

8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

We Gather to Celebrate

New Life in Christ

Prelude Orchestra

Service of Light Jesus said, “I am the Light of the World.”

Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship/The Advent Candle of Peace Luke 2:10-14

(11:00) “Away In a Mango” Sneak Peak

Opening Hymn UMH No. 238 “Angels We Have Heard on High”

Opening Prayer

Choir Anthem “Come and Worship” Marty Nystrom

Greet One Another As Christ Has Greeted You / Friendship Moments

Good News for Children (please sing as the Children come forward) “Jesus Loves Me”

Change Jar for Good Samaritan Fund

(Children age 2 – 3rd grade leave for COOL Kids)

Joys, Concerns, and Prayers

Our Lord’s Prayer No. 895

Offering Back to God Offertory “Sing We Now of Christmas” 15th c. French Carol,

arr. M. Barnhouse

Offertory Response UMH No. 95 Scripture Matthew 1:18-25

Words to Live By “Joseph’s Dream” Ed Grant

(8:30) “Away In a Mango” Sneak Peak

Closing Hymn UMH No. 230 “O Little Town of Bethlehem”

Service of Light Jesus said, “You are the Light of the World.”

Benediction “Let There Be Peace on Earth”

Postlude Orchestra

We Scatter to Witness and Serve, Using the Gifts God Gave Us

Our kids find themselves in quite a mess after a big storm hits. What will they do? Who will help them?

Is Christmas ruined? Find out as our children present their annual Christmas musical, "Away In a

Mango", tonight at 6:30 p.m., following the Christmas dinner. It’s a Christmas cruise you'll never forget.

Just a Reminder… ...if you took an angel from the Angel Tree, please return your gifts to the

church no later than next Sunday, December 15, by noon.

Thank you so much!

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Come & Celebrate Christmas With Us

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services To Warm Your Heart

7:00 p.m. (childcare provided) & 11:00 p.m.

Church Staff:

Senior Pastor: Ed Grant ..................................... Cell: 304-939-3902, grante@suddenlink.net Associate/Youth & Y.A. Pastor: Jeremy Daniels ................................ jcdaniels@gmail.com Children & Family Ministries: Jayné Kirk ................................. jayne@forrestburdette.com Choir Director: David Shanklin .......................................................... dshanklin@gmail.com Organist/Accompanist: Mike Barnhouse ................................pianoman805@suddenlink.net Administrative Assistant: Karen White ...................................... office@forrestburdette.com Business Manager/Treasurer: Stephanie Mills .................... stephanie@forrestburdette.com Custodians: Katie Spencer, Connie Smith (COM), Olin Spencer

Children’s Outreach Ministries (COM) Child Care, Preschool, & After School:

Director: Cathy Daley .............................. Office: 304-562-9170, cathy@forrestburdette.com

Sunday, December 8

8:30 A.M. Worship

9:45 A.M. Sunday School

11:00 A.M. Worship

5:00 P.M. Christmas Dinner –FH

No Handbell Practice

No Uth Lead or Bible Study until 2020

No Men’s Group

No Evening Worship in the Chapel

6:00 P.M. Soccer (Elkins) –Gym

6:30 P.M. Children’s Musical –Sanctuary

7:00 P.M. Adult Basketball –Gym

Monday, December 9

8-9:00 A.M. Open Gym for Walking

9:30 A.M. Preventicare –Byrd Hall

6:00 P.M. Scouts BSA 236 Court of Honor

& Dinner –FH

7:00 P.M. Cub Scouts 236 –Basement+

8:00 P.M. AA –308

Tuesday, December 10

8-9:00 A.M. Open Gym for Walking

9:30 A.M. Y.A.H. Quilters –Byrd Hall

10:00 A.M. Community Cupboard

6:00 P.M. Basketball (HABL) –Gym

7:00 P.M. Civic Chorus –Sanctuary

Wednesday, December 11

8-9:00 A.M. Open Gym for Walking

9:30 A.M. Preventicare –Byrd Hall

2:30 P.M. Hooks & Needles –201

6:00 P.M. Uth Christmas Party –FH

Thursday, December 12

8-9:00 A.M. Open Gym for Walking

8:00 A.M. TOPS 0530 –Byrd Hall

10:00 A.M. Circle of Friends Party –211

1:30 P.M. Senior Basketball –Gym

Welcome to Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church!

… You may wish to take your birth to age 2 children into our nursery which is warm,

nurturing, and well-supervised. The nursery is located off the narthex on the right.

After “Good News for Children” age 3 to third graders may leave to attend “COOL

Club”.

… Please keep mobile devices silenced during the service.

… As United Methodists, we celebrate “open Communion”; everyone is always

welcome at the Lord’s Table. Gluten free bread is available.

… The restrooms are located to the right at entrance to Fellowship Hall and down the

green hallway off the Narthex and to the left.

… At the close of worship, our tradition is to reach for your neighbor’s hand as we

sing together “Let There Be Peace on Earth”.

Assisting in Worship Today:

Praise Band ...................................................................... Traditional Music during Advent Media Technician: ............................................................................................. Matt Jarvis Sound Technician: .............................................. (8:30): Jeff Harbour (11:00): Jeff Haynes Greeters: .................................................................................... (8:30): Debby Cunningham (11:00): Ruel & Patsy Elliott Ushers: .................................................................... (8:30) Gary & Sam Robson, Joe Grady (11:00): Steve & Rosemary Cook, Scott & Jan Ramey

Acolytes: ............................................... (8:30): Stephanie Dorsey (11:00): Caroline Harris 8:30 Children’s Church (pre-k—elementary): .................................................. Alisa Spiker

11:00 Children’s Church: ....................................... pre-k: Lori Halstead; elementary: TBA

Infant Nursery: ............................................................................................... Melissa Oxley

Birthdays:

12/8 Scott Edwards, Bradley Johnson, Dylan Kimble, Pat Litton, Casey Templeton,

Matthew Tidd

12/9 Katie Anderson, Roland Fisher, Pam Stinespring, Tara Valent

12/10 Caitlin Campbell

12/11 Nita DeBord, Heather Greenleaf, Karen Martinez, Cheryl Stutler, Lorrie

Zappitelli

12/12 Alan Cummings, Emily King, Karen Lilly, Bill Painter

12/13 No birthdays today

12/14 Jim Campbell, Nick Kegley, Andy Peal

Anniversaries:

12/12 Chris & Leslie St. Clair

12/14 Marvin & Alpha Lively

6:00 P.M. Basketball (HABL) –Gym

6:30 P.M. Scouts BSA #360 –Scout Hut

6:30 P.M. Dancers’ Choice –FH

6:30 P.M. Cub Scout Committee –201

7:00 P.M. Choir Practice –Sanctuary

Friday, December 13

8-9:00 A.M. Open Gym for Walking

9:30 A.M. Preventicare –Byrd Hall

10:00 A.M. Community Cupboard

6:30 P.M. Savage Basketball –Gym

7:00 P.M. Young Adult Event –@ Daniels’

Saturday, December 14

7:30 A.M. Emmaus Prayer Group –110

9:30 A.M. Cantata Dress Rehearsal –Sanctuary

9:30 A.M. Uth Service Saturday –Meet in

Parking Lot at Church

Sunday, December 15

8:30 A.M. Worship & Cantata

9:45 A.M. Sunday School

11:00 A.M. Worship & Cantata

2:30 P.M. Girl Scouts 38317 –Byrd Hall

5:00 P.M. Handbell Practice –Choir Room

No Uth Lead or Bible Study until 2020

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:

12/16: Cub Scout Christmas Party, 6:30 p.m.

12/17: Hurricane Civic Chorus Winter

Concert, 7:00 p.m.

12/19: JOY Fellowship covered dish

luncheon, 12:00 p.m.

12/24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship

Services, 7:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.

Sermon Notes

Matthew 1:18-25 “Joseph’s Dream”

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THE MISSION OF FORREST BURDETTE U.M.C. Minister to people where they are Strengthen and empower disciples

on the journey Glorify God in all things

December 8, 2019

Little Free Library: Forrest Burdette now has a Little Free Library, located in the grassy

area just before the COM covered drive. This project was a collaboration between our

Children’s & Youth Ministries. A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book”

free book exchange for all ages. If you have a gently used book or two, for children, youth,

young adults, or adults, that you think would be a good addition to our little library, please

bring it to the church office.

Copies of the 2019 Charge Conference booklet are available at the Connection Center.

“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:20b