ISSUE 48, VOLUME 4CONNECTIONSNOVEMBER 30TH, 2025STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCHWE EXIST TO SEE ALL PEOPLE FIND HOPE, HEALING AND WHOLENESS THROUGH JESUS CHRIST Let’s spread some Christmas Cheer!! Please join Cub Scout Pack 12 and Troop 12 for caroling at Eagle Point Healthcare Center (1600 27th St, Pburg) on Mon. Dec 15th at 6:30PM. We will sing in the hallways (no singing talent required); hand out Christmas cards and just spend some time sharing God’s love with the residents. Call Kim Mommessin with any questions 78 Operation Christmas Boxes Sent!! Pastor Helen’s Weekly Scripture Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:336-44 United Women in Faith United Women in Faith are collecting nonperishable food items for Christmas Baskets. Totes for collection will be in the Gathering space, until Dec 14th. This Week @ Stout Sunday, November 30th 8:45AM Contemporary Worship 9:45AM Sunday School 10:45AM Traditional Worship 3:00PM Choir Christmas Pract. 5:00PM Advanced Pickleball Mon., December 1st 10:00 Walkers in the Gym 5:00PM Preschool Committee Meeting 6:00PM Pack 12 7:00PM Troop 12 7:00PM Girl Scouts Tues., December 2nd 10:00AM Beginners Pickleball 10:00AM “Tackle it Tuesday” 6:00PM Finance and Trustee Meeting 7:00PM Admin Council Meeting Wed., December 3th 10:00AM Advent Study 10:00 Walkers in the Gym 6:00PM Advent Study 7:00Pm Choir Rehearsal Thurs., December 4th 5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball Friday, December 5th 10:00AM Walkers in the Gym Sat., December 6th 8:30AM UMM Executive Team 1:00PM DAR Meeting Christmas Eve Service Dec. 24th at 11:00 p.m. Prayer List Debbie Backus Rick Beaty Michael Burton Carleton Chidester Jennifer Davis David Cronin & Family Lindell Elder Patsy Flensborg Betsy Jefferson Rosalie Mahoney Noah Mancuso Markai & Family Lori Martin Jim Munchmeyer Hanna Myers Matt Newland Jill Shaffer Cheri Springston Andy Swearingen Family of Joann Kurtz Dave Lucas Family of Toni Nern Family of Charlotte Bee Missions The Arc Christmas Dinner and DanceWhen: December 7th, 2025Where: Knights of Columbus 1010 Market Street Parkersburg WV 26101Time: 5:00PM-8:00PM RSVP By: December 1st 2025Call or Email Alexis Ullmann304-422-3151 EXT 114 oralexis.ullmann@thearcmov.orgwe ask that you bring a donation of desserts and water/drinksVolunteers are needed for the second Sunday meal at St Paul's UMC, Market Street. Do you have to bring anything or contribute money? No! Your TIME to talk to those in attendance is what is needed. Be there at 4 pm. PHS Care Closet. Check out the front desk in the Gathering Space for a list of needs for our high school students. Urgently Needing Period Products: Tampons, liners, pads and wipes. House to Home. There is a need for toboggans, gloves and socks for our homeless brothers and sisters. The cold season is here. The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley Secret Christmas ProjectHygiene Item DonationNew Items only PleaseBody Wash ToothpasteShampoo ToothbrushConditioner HatsRazors GlovesDeodorant Underwear and SocksPastor’s Helen Contact Info You can contact Pastor Helen on her cell phone: 304-237-2735, or by email at rachael40@aol.com. November 23rd 2025 Attendance Traditional Worship: 48 The Gathering: 27 + 4 Online Offering: $4,365.85 STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3329 Broad Street Parkersburg, WV 26104 304.428.1179 Stoutmemorial@gmail.com Facebook.com/StoutMemorial Youtube.com/@stoutmemorialumc www.StoutMemorial.org