How does a group of people begin by praising Jesus and welcoming him to Jerusalem to be the same ones who yell “crucify him” “crucify him”?

The Jesus they welcomed wasn’t the Jesus the chief priests and scribes wanted. They had to devise a way to get rid of him. And they were successful! Within 24 hours of arrest by the temple guards, he was dead on the cross.

Jesus was tortured, whipped front and back, so weakened that he could not carry his own arm cross beam which weighed close to 100 pounds. He was spit upon, nailed and naked on the cross. 

And yet, even there, he spoke of forgiveness. He showed love for his mother as he made plans for her to be cared for. He recalled scripture for strength to endure. And at last said, “It is finished!”

And it all began with dancing palms!

You are encouraged to bring in a flower over the next few weeks to add to the cross.  Let’s watch it come alive with color as we reach Easter!

 Holy Week Events

Potluck Dinner in Family Life Center at 6:00 pm followed by Communion at each table and then a video of the Stations of the Cross.  Choir will also sing.

 

Luke 19:28-40
Luke 23:1-49

8:45am Contemporary Worship
9:45am Sunday School       
10:45am Traditional Worship 
5:30pm Eureka small group meeting                                           
*Monday, April 14                               
6:30pm Cub Scouts                   
7pm Hope Circle                             
7 pm Troop 12                                 
7 pm Girl Scouts                         
*Tuesday,  April 15
1030 am Lydia/ Rachel Circle                                           
*Wednesday, April 16                      
11:30 am Lenten Lunch                                                           
7 pm Chancel Choir 
*Thursday,  April 17
4pm Quilting Group             
6pm Holy Thursday Service   
*Friday, April 18  
*Saturday, April 19 

**COMING SOON**                   

April 21— Cub Scout Planetarium Trip                                 
April 23 God and Family Course                                                       
April 25— Missions Team Meeting
May 2-3 — UWF Yard Sale                 
May 10—Blue and Gold Graduation 

 

As We all know southern West Virginia has been hit hard by floods. Our United Methodist brothers and sisters have donated cleaning buckets, time and energy on work teams and financial donations.  We are asking for your donations over the next five weeks to help us “Fill the Buckets”.  Please mark on an  envelope “Fill the Buckets” with $55 or any amount and donate at either service. Thank you and keep all those affected by the floods in your prayers.

-Stout Mission Team 

Noah Mancuso
Jim Munchmeyer
Charlotte Bee
Cheri Springston
Joyce Okes
Sherry Bargeloh
Hanna Myers 
Loren Mundstock
Brenda Collins   
Kim & Ericha Mccullough
Lori Martin                                   
Jack Ryder Shutts
Jill Shaffer
Rudy and Family  (ICE)
Joyce Cunningham
Joann Kurtz
Linda Carpenter
Lindell Elder
Les Rothwell
Mike Reid 
Chrissy Ruehl
The Davis Family 
Lori Emerick 
Dave Lucas               
Kelly Hayhurst Amos 
Dottie Bibbee Enoch 

 

Markai & Family
Debbie Backus
Carolyn Calhoun
Carleton Chidester
Patsy Flensborg
Fleming family

 

My name is Jacqualin Leaman  and I am from Parkersburg, WV. I am an Accounting major graduating in 2026. I am receiving the Stout UMC Memorial Scholarship and want to say thank you for your generosity and donating to the WVWC. I chose West Virginia Wesleyan to continue my family legacy. I am a third generation Wesleyan student. I am a member of Alpa Delta Pi where I have served as vice president of event management and currently serve as director of new membership experience, and I serve as president for Greek Life Panhellenic. I am also on the track and field team, in May 2024 I placed third at conference in hammer. After I graduate I plan to become a financial advisor. Receiving my scholarship has helped me continue my education and athletic career. 

Here I can… thrive at Wesleyan because of your generous support!
All the Best, 
Jacqualin Leaman ‘26 

 
Let’s join Cub Scout Pack 12 on Monday, April 21st for a visit to the Planetarium at Marietta College, 215 5th St, Marietta OH. (4th & Butler for GPS) Parking is on Butler St. Doors close and the show starts promptly at 6:30!   

 
HEADS UP!  YARD SALE!! The United Women of Faith yard sale will be on May 2, 4-7 pm and May 3, 9a—2p. Not Accepting Donations until Monday April 28th—May 1, 10a—2p.  Want to help?  We’d love to have you!  Reach out to Debby Matheny or Juli Cramer for details.

 

Pastor’s Helen Contact Info
You can contact Pastor Helen on her cell phone at 304-237-2735.  Her email is rachael40@aol.com

Office volunteer for this week
April 17                            
Thursday  - Kim Tennant
Thank you to all our volunteers! 

 

Attendance
Traditional Worship:
59
The Gathering
17
Offering:
$10,890.00

 

3329 Broad Street Parkersburg, WV  26104

phone: 304.428.1179

email: stoutmemorial@gmail.com