Connections Week of January 26, 2025

January 23, 2025

WE EXIST TO SEE ALL PEOPLE FIND HOPE, HEALING AND WHOLENESS THROUGH JESUS CHRIST


Pastor Helen’s Weekly Scripture


I Corinthians 12:12-31a

Luke 4:14-21


MISSIONS AND MINISTRIES 


In response to Pastor Helen’s admonition to ask ourselves “What concern is that of mine?” The Stout Mission Team would like to challenge each of us to think of those in Western North Carolina and California and make a donation to UMCOR. 100% goes directly to the need. To donate, make your check payable to Stout Memorial with “UMCOR-Fires” in the memo line.  

No donation is too small.  

 
The Missions team invites you to celebrate our Mardi Gras Pancake Dinner on March 4th, 4:30 to 6:30 in the Family Life Center. Bring your family! Bring your friends! Lets eat lots of pancakes!! 

Donations will be accepted to support our missions outreach programs.

MEMBERS AT HOME AND IN NURSING HOMES
Starting this Tuesday through February 11th, ‘Valentine’s Bags will be available for your cards and small gifts. This ministry is so appreciated by our member at home and in nursing homes.  Please help them know how loved and cherished they are!  If you can help delivering, contact Susan Woods.

THIS WEEK AT STOUT


*Sunday, January 26
8:45am Contemporary Worship
9:45am Sunday School
10:45am Traditional Worship
*Monday, January 27
6:30 Cub Scouts
7 pm Troop 12
7 pm Girl Scouts
*Tuesday, January 28
6pm Finance & Trustees meet
7 pm Administrative Council
*Wednesday, January 29
10:00 am Bible Study
11:15 Lunch With Friends
7:00pm  Chancel Choir
*Thursday,  January 30
5:30 Rvr Valley Soccer
*Friday, January 31
*Saturday, February 1
DAR—10-2pm Fellowship Hall

  **COMING SOON**
February 9
— Scout Sunday — all former Scouts and Leaders invited
March 4— Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner
May 2-3 — UWF Yard Sale

PRAYER LIST

Harold Bumgarner, Delaney, Judah
Noah Mancuso
Jim Munchmeyer
Charlotte Bee
Cheri Springston
Joyce Okes
Phyllis Hamilton
Sherry Bargeloh
Jack Ryder Shutts
Rev. John Ruehl
Rev. Chrissy Ruehl
Jill Shaffer
Karen Foss
Rosalie Mahoney
Dr Steve Strickler (loss of mother)

CONTINUED PRAYER LIST

 Markai & Family
Debbie Backus
Carolyn Calhoun
Carleton Chidester   
Dwight Davis
Patsy Flensborg
Gretchen Fleming



 ANNOUNCEMENTS


SCOUTING

It’ Girl Scout Cookie time!  Order by Feb 7 for delivery in March. Choose from Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, Lemon-Ups, Trefoils, S'mores, Adventurefuls, and gluten free Toffee Tastic. $6/box. The girls will be in the gathering space on most Sunday mornings collecting orders, but if we miss you, please text or call Jen Floyd at 304-679-7012 with an order. 
 
Online ordering and payment is available; https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/anna980884 
 
The Girl Scouts thank you for your continuing support!

A Note from Carolyn Calhoun

“Thank you church family for the basketful of well wishes and goodies. Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated.  I enjoyed going through all of the surprises.  Thanks again and God bless.”

 HEADS UP!  YARD SALE!! The United Women of Faith yard sale will be on May 2-3!  Start saving items now for drop off April 28-May 1.  More details to come!  Want to help?  We’d love to have you!  Reach out to Debby Matheny or Susan Woods for details.

Office volunteers for this week 

January 27-30
Monday— Jayne Whitlow
Tuesday — Dottie Enoch
Wednesday — Susan Woods
Thursday — Juli Cramer
Thank you to all our volunteers! 

 Pastor Helen can be reached on her cell phone at (304)237-2735.  Her email is rachael40@aol.com.

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