STOUT MEMORIAL

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

What makes a sunrise special?

Song writers from Charles Wesley to Dolly Parton have found inspiration in the morning sunrise. From “Christ, Whose Glory that Fills the Skies” to “I can see the light of a brand-new day”, writers have penned feelings into a sunrise.

Whatever the night of darkness may have held for us, the sun comes up in the morning. And that sun reminds us of the resurrection power of the Son. Night gives way today. Jesus broke the bonds of death and darkness and because of him, we need no longer fear death.

As Frederick Buechner wrote in his book Whistling in the Dark: “When it comes to just what happened, there can be no certainty. That something unimaginable happened, there can be no doubt.” (p. 42)

Death was not the final word in Jesus’ story. As Adam Hamilton says to each of his Easter morning worshipers, “I not only believe it, I am counting on it.”

“He lives, he Lives, Christ Jesus lives today!”

Pastor Helen’s
Weekly Scripture

Acts 10:34-43
John 20:1-18

THIS WEEK AT STOUT

*Sunday, April 20

Easter Sunday
6:30 am Sunrise Service
10:45am Traditional Worship
5:30pm Eureka small group meeting

*Monday, April 21
Church Office Closed
6:30pm Cub Scout Planetarium Trip 7 pm Troop 12 7 pm Girl Scouts
*Tuesday, April 22

*Wednesday, April 23
545pm God and Family Course
7 pm Chancel Choir

*Thursday, April 24

*Friday, April 25
OMR Desserts

*Saturday, April 26
OMR Dessert Deliveries

**COMING SOON**

May 2-3 — UWF Yard Sale
May 10—Blue and Gold Graduation

Volunteers are needed

for Old Man Rivers

Desserts and Deliveries this coming weekend
March 21st and 22nd. Please Contact
Susan Woods 304-488-0356

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!

Stout Memorial Methodist Men are planning a trip to Charleston for the WVU/Marshall baseball game at 6:00 pm April 30th. Group Ticket price is $15. Travel by carpooling from Stout contact Church Office to reserve a ticket– Contact Bill S. or Wes B. for more information.

Children’s Home Society of West Virginia

In the heart of Worthington

Invites everyone for an OPEN HOUSE on Monday May 5, 2025 from 1pm to 4 pm. 2500 36th Street Parkersburg. Food and Refreshments!!

Since 1986, Children’s Home Society of WV has helped to meet the basic needs of Children; found them loving homes, and helped their families protect and nurture them. The Cardinal Family Support Center of Wood County has many things to offer the community. Including but not limited to: A Summer Youth Program—free lunch and snack for neighborhood youth, A Food Pantry—Mountaineer Food Bank to provide free USDA commodities to those who qualify, a Household Items and Children’s Pantry– cleaning supplies, personal care items, clothing and more, as well as Family Strengthening Services—providing educational workshops to help children grow up free from abuse and neglect

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.

Prayer List

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

Continued Prayer List

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

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 24
Thursday - Jayne Whitlow

Thank you to all our volunteers!

April 13 2025
Attendance
Traditional Worship:
63
The Gathering
19 + 6 online
Offering:
$5,529.58

STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

3329 Broad Street Parkersburg, WV 26104

phone: 304.428.1179

email: stoutmemorial@gmail.com