What If? Each week posted on the West Virginia Annual Conference website are videos

where Dr. Barry Steiner Ball speaks with different people across the West Virginia

Conference whose lives have been affected by substance use disorder. With the video is

a brief statement which includes a reflection and questions for discussion. The first video

is an interview with Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball. In this video, Bishop Sandra shares her

personal reflections regarding her brother's struggles with alcoholism. Go to wvumc.org

and click on “What If?”

Pecans & Spring Festival: Pecans and chocolate pecans are available for $10.00 during

office hours. Also, for applications to have a space for the Spring Festival (March 24),

contact Karen Lilly, 304-562-9241 or the church office. The crafts and books will be in

the gym, and eggs and food will be in the fellowship hall.

On behalf of Bishop Steiner Ball and her Cabinet, the Annual Conference Evangelism,

Congregational Development and Communications Teams, I would like to express our

gratitude for the gracious hospitality extended to our conference when you hosted our

Membership to Discipleship training event on February 10, 2018. You made it possible

for us to create this first-ever live streaming training event that was sent to 9 other

locations around the conference. The food was delicious. The quilts were lovely. Your

parking attendants braved the weather to get everyone in the right spots. Everyone had a

smile and a willingness to guide and direct our participants where they needed to go. Your

staff and volunteers went above and beyond to make this all possible. Thank you so much

for sharing with such grace and kindness. It is much appreciated. With thankfulness,

Rev. Amy Shanholtzer, Director of Evangelism and Congregational Development

Christian sympathy is extended to: Dwight & Becky Williams upon the death of his

father Doug Williams, Flatwoods, KY, and their son Matt Williams, Barboursville; and to

Jo Anne Bearden, sister of Linda Wagner, and family upon the death of her daughter

Stephanie Rosenberg (32), Sacramento, CA.

The flower arrangement on the Communion table is given in memory of Anita Estep by

her family upon the second anniversary of her passing.

Remember in Your Thoughts and Prayers (as of 2/15/17)

Davis Antis, Catherine Clark, Evelyn Easter, Bob George, Katherine Given (Jeff Given’s

mother), Jim Grady, Arlene Hale, Allen Harrah, Maxine Hunt, Phil Hyre, Mike Jarvis,

Nancy Jepson, Alpha Lively, Pastor John Lowther, Jack McGinnis, Wanda Mumford (Susan

Caldwell’s mother), Coy Mullins, Bob Neumeyer, Steve Neumeyer, Betty Smith (Kelly

McFadden’s mother), Victoria Spurlock, Betty Strain, David Stull, Peggy Vance (John

Vance’s mother), Evelyn Warner, Jack Wilson, Construction safety & progress

Home from the Hospital: Gerry Simmons, Jim Vealey

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

Broadmore Assisted Living: Ruth Alford, James Clark (Chris Clark’s father)

Genesis Heritage: Gertrude Graham

Rolling Meadows Place: Rev. Billy Reed Wickline

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

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

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

Julian Skinner (Joe Ann Gyke’s grandson), Cameron Wilkinson

Christian Community Cupboard: The current list of needs for the

Cupboard includes: shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant. Place donations

in the cart in the Narthex.

BackPack Buddies: We send nonperishable food home with 94 students each weekend.

Please remember this ministry as you grocery shop. Monetary donations and donations of

gently used plastic grocery bags are appreciated. The gray cart is in the Narthex. The

sign up sheet for packing bags is at the Connection Center. Help us be the hands and

feet of Christ to these children.

Remember to take home a Lenten purple bow to hang on your door, lamppost, or mailbox

to designate your home as a Forrest Burdette household during the Lenten season.

As reported last week, the home of Philip & Sheena Estep was a total loss in a fire on

February 8. Sheena is the Cubmaster for Pack 236, sponsored by Forrest Burdette. If you

would like to make a donation to help the Estep family, mark your check or envelope

“Estep Fire”.

Upper Room Disciplines for 2018 (daily devotional guides) are available for $5 at the

Connection Center.

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.

“I will support the church with my presence and gifts.” February 11, 2018

Attendance Last Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship 175

Sunday School 163

11:00 a.m. Worship 190

Gifts Last Sunday: Weekly Budget Needed $14,177

Deposits for Operating Budget $10,476

Deposits for Building Fund $3,510

Other Deposits $1,828

1st Sunday in Lent

February 18, 2018

8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

We Gather to Celebrate

New Life in Christ

Prelude “All the Way My Savior Leads Me” Lowry/arr. Barnhouse

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

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship

John baptized Jesus in the waters of the Jordan.

God said: You are my Son, the Beloved. With you I am well pleased. We are washed by the waters of our baptism.

God says: You are my beloved children. With you I am well pleased. We gather as God’s beloved children to worship and to serve.

Let us tell the good news of God’s love!

(8:30) Opening Hymn UMH No. 347 (2 x’s) “Spirit Song” (11:00) Praise Songs “Jesus Messiah”, “Mighty to Save”

Prayer of Confession God who pushes and pulls, coaxing and sending, we confess to you that we often resist

your movement, wishing you would let us go our own way. If we’re completely honest,

we give in to temptation more often than we resist. We confess that we have preferred to

gorge ourselves on things other than your word; we have longed for power over others;

we have bargained with your promise and begged for minor miracles. Forgive us, Holy

One. Show us your way in the wilderness. Guide us to your path, and teach us to follow.

We pray in the name of Christ, Amen.

Words of Assurance

Greet One Another As Christ Has Greeted You

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

Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world;

Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight;

Jesus loves the little children of the world.

Change Jar for Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR)

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

Choir Anthem “Agnus Dei” M.W. Smith

Joys, Concerns, and Prayers

Our Lord’s Prayer No. 895

Offering Back to God Offertory “JERUSALEM” Parry/arr. Barnhouse

Offertory Response UMH No. 94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below:

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Scripture Mark 1:9-15

Words to Live By “Well Done” Jeremy Daniels

(8:30) Closing Hymn UMH No. 536 “Precious Name” (11:00) Praise Song “Just A Closer Walk”

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

Benediction “Let There Be Peace on Earth”

(8:30) Postlude “What a Mighty God We Serve” arr. Barnhouse

(11:00) Postlude “Just A Closer Walk” Praise Band

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

This week they have continued with electric and alarm systems in

Byrd Hall and the expansion of the kitchen area. The are putting up

drywall in all areas and will start finishing next week. They worked

on the exterior drain system outside in front of Byrd Hall which

will be in the drive through area of the new building. The rain has

put a damper on any outside work this week. Forward progress to

serve.

Shop Kroger — Donate to the Building Fund

Register online at krogercommunityrewards.com. Create a Kroger Rewards Account. Enter your Kroger Plus Card number. Enter NPO

#86965 (Forrest Burdette COM) as the organization you wish to support. Or, call 866-221-4141 for easy set-up help on the phone. A percentage of

your Kroger purchase will be sent to the Forrest Burdette Building Fund.

Be a part of a Wednesday evening small group! Groups begin at 6:30 p.m.

Chris Clark—Christian Basics: New Testament Overview

Ellis & Julie Conley—Disciple Fast Track, New Testament

Debby Cunningham—Disciple Fast Track, New Testament

Ron Delph—Disciple Fast Track, New Testament

Don Gatewood—Disciple Fast Track, New Testament

Uth—Middle & High School (6-12th grades)

C.O.O.L. Kids—age 2 through 5th graders; nursery provided for under 2’s!

Diaper Shower for Pregnancy Resource Center We're showering the Women's Choice Pregnancy Resource Center with diapers. Please bring in diapers by TODAY. Thank you!

March 4: John Marra’s Famous Spaghetti Dinner The Stewards of Fellowship Sunday School Class is sponsoring a Uth mission trip fundraiser featuring John Marra’s Famous Spaghetti on Sunday, March 4, beginning @ 11:00 a.m., in the fellowship hall. The menu includes: homemade spaghetti with meatballs; Clarksburg Italian bread; salad

with special Italian dressing; spumoni ice cream; and drinks. Prices are $12 for adults, $6 for children age 4-12, less than 4 years of age free or $30 per

family. Tickets are available for purchase in the Narthex at the Connection Center, before and after services.

Church Staff:

Pastor: Ellis Conley ..................................... ellis@forrestburdette.com; cell 304-614-5922 Associate/Youth & Y.A. Pastor: Jeremy Daniels.................. jeremy@forrestburdette.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: Mia Ferguson ............................ mia@forrestburdette.com Custodian: Connie Smith

COM Staff:

Office: 304-562-9170

Sunday, February 18

8:30 A.M. Worship

9:45 A.M. Sunday School

9:45 A.M. Confirmation –219 Upstairs

11:00 A.M. Worship

5:00 P.M. Handbells –Choir Rm

6:00 P.M. Men’s Group –111

6:00 P.M. Worship –Chapel

6:15 P.M. Orchestra –Sanctuary

7:30 P.M. Men’s “Pick-Up” Basketball

Monday, February 19

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

9:30 A.M. Preventicare –Little Narthex

6:00 P.M. Emmaus Men’s Group –110

6:00 P.M. Emmaus Women’s Reunion –Little Narthex

6:30 P.M. Boy Scouts 236 –VA House

7:00 P.M. Cub Scouts 236 –FH/Basement

8:00 P.M. AA –308

Tuesday, February 20

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

9:30 A.M. Ruth Byrd Circle –111

10:00 A.M. Community Cupboard

6:00 P.M. Hurricane 6th Grade All Star

Basketball Practice –Gym

6:30 P.M. Hooks & Needles –201

6:30 P.M. Girl Scouts 8317 –FH/Basement

Wednesday, February 21

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

9:30 A.M. Preventicare –Little Narthex

10:45 A.M. Midweek Bible Study –111

6:30 P.M. Small Groups

6:30 P.M. C.O.O.L. Kids –Sanctuary

6:30 P.M. Uth –Basement

7:30 P.M. Praise Band –Sanctuary

Thursday, February 22

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

10:00 A.M. Circle of Friends –111

6:00 P.M. ACDS –111

6:00 P.M. Orchestra Practice –Sanctuary

7:00 P.M. Choir Practice –Sanctuary

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”.

… Take advantage of the sermon outline in the bulletin. You may find it easier to

follow the sermon.

… Please keep cellular phones off during the service and set your beepers to non-

audible notification.

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

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

… Be sure to sign a pew card and check “first time” visitor.

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

of the ramp and to the left.

… Please do not bring coffee, tea, or soft drinks into the Sanctuary.

… 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 ..................................... Julie Conley, Chad Halstead, Jayné Kirk, John Martin Lauren Milton, Aaron Persinger, John Stewart, Jill Turner Media Technician: ............................................................................................. Matt Jarvis Sound Technician: ......................................... (8:30): Jeff Harbour (11:00): Harold Stewart Ushers: .....................................................(8:30): Joe Grady, John Simmons, Jacqui Meeks (11:00): Jim Fawcett, Mike Hill, Mike Perry, Shannon Dean Greeters: ........................................................................................ (8:30): Frances Meredith (11:00): Jim & Lisa Fawcett

Acolytes: .....................................................(8:30): Charlotte Daniels (11:00): Riley Elkins FB COOL Kiddies (Preschool): .................................................................... Natalie Elkins

FB COOL Kids (K-3): .............................. (8:30): Alisa Spiker (11:00): Bree & Jody Ogle

Infant Nursery: ..................................................................... (8:30 & 9:45): Torie Meadows

(11:00): Torie Meadows, Natalie Neville

Parking Lot Greeter Team 3: ...... John Vance, Randy Kirk, Lorn Limanen, J.B. Marinacci

Birthdays:

2/18 Carla Akers, Malinda Shanklin

2/19 Holly Miller, Debby Pannell,

Tracy Shanklin, Mary Tidd,

Steve Zoeller

2/20 Diana Stone, Devin Weimer

2/21 Mike Rollyson

2/22 Jody Ogle, Mark Stewart

2/24 Julianna Crawford, Dale

Duespohl, Daniel Wendel

Anniversaries:

2/24 Steve & Pam Matson

Friday, February 23

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

9:30 A.M. Preventicare –Little Narthex

10:00 A.M. Community Cupboard

Saturday, February 24

7:30 A.M. Emmaus Prayer Group –110

7:30 A.M. Girl Scout Cookie

Distribution (until 12:00 p.m.)

8:00 A.M. Active Shooter Response

Training –FH (until 12:00

p.m.)

1:00 P.M. Fellowship Hall Reserved

(D. Tucker, until 5:00 p.m.)

Sunday, February 25

2nd Sunday in Lent

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

“Covenant People”

8:30 A.M. Worship

9:45 A.M. Sunday School

9:45 A.M. Confirmation –219 Upstairs

11:00 A.M. Worship

5:00 P.M. Handbells –Choir Rm

6:00 P.M. Men’s Group –111

6:00 P.M. Worship –Chapel

7:00 P.M. Living Last Supper Rehearsal –207 (upstairs, new building) 7:30 P.M. Men’s “Pick-Up” Basketball

Upcoming Events

February 24: Active Shooter in the

Workplace Response Training; 8:00

a.m.—12:00 p.m.; led by Sgt. T.S. Mills

of the WV State Police Academy, the

training will give instruction on what to

do if an active shooter event would

occur at the church, workplace, school,

or any public area; for teenagers and

adults. Call the church office to register.

March 9: PipeSounds Presents the silent

movie classic “Steamboat Bill, Jr.”,

starring Buster Keaton; guest organist

Clark Wilson; 7:00 p.m.

April 27-28: Bus trip to Sight & Sound

Theater, Lancaster PA, to see the

production “Jesus”.

Sermon Notes

Mark 1:9-15 “Well Done”

We are ________________________.

We are ________________________.

We are ____________________ ____________________.

Forrest Burdette Memorial

United Methodist Church 2848 Putnam Avenue Hurricane, WV 25526

(304) 562-5903 www.forrestburdette.com office@forrestburdette.com

www.facebook.com/forrestburdettemumc

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

February is Black History Month. Did you

know that: Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950)

was one of the leading educators of the 20th

century. He was a former West Virginia coal

miner and a former resident of Huntington,

where he graduated from Douglass High

School in 1897 and served as the school’s

principal from 1900 to 1903. Woodson was the

second African American student to receive a

Ph.D. in history at Harvard and the first person

whose parents were former slaves to earn a

doctorate in history from any institution. Before

integration, McKinley Middle School in St.

Albans was named Carter G. Woodson High

School. At Marshall University, the Carter G.

Woodson Chair of Journalism and Mass

Communications is in his honor.

“Jesus was among the wild animals,

and the angels took care of him.” Mark 1:13b