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

 

Christmas in July Sale
The Preschool Committee is excited to   announce an event coming next summer! We will be hosting a Christmas in July Sale on July 24–25, 2026. 

As you pack away your Christmas items this season, please consider setting aside any décor or holiday pieces you no longer need. Your donations will help make this new fundraiser a success. 

Thank you for supporting our preschool   ministry 

First Presbyterian Church
1341 Juliana St. Parkersburg
Rear Entrance

36th Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Christmas Dinner
December 25, 2025 Noon-1:30
Free Meal- All Are Welcome!
Dine In or Curbside Pickup
Doors open at 11:45

Delivery (Homebound ONLY please)
Online: www.fcpcpburgwv.org
Phone:304-422-5426
Email: office@fpcpburgwv.org
Order Deadline - Wednesday, December 17

 

Old Man Rivers
Is closed Christmas Week.  We will not be providing desserts.  Thank you all so much!

United Women in Faith are collecting nonperishable food items for Christmas Baskets. Totes for collection will be in the Gathering space, until Dec 14th. 

Staff Christmas Gift   

It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to gratitude for our staff at Stout and all they do for our Stout family.
The Christmas offering envelope is included in today’s bulletin for those who wish to contribute to the Staff Christmas Gift.                         
Thank you

This Week @ Stout

Sunday, December 14th                         
8:45AM Contemporary Worship
9:45AM Sunday School         
10:45AM Christmas Cantata “Hope Has Dawned, Noel” 
5:00PM Advanced Pickleball   
5:30PM Eureka Small Group

Mon., December 15th   
10:00 Walkers in the Gym                                       
6:30PM Christmas Caroling Eagle Point                         
7:00PM Troop 12     
7:00PM Girl Scouts           

Tues., December 16th   
10:00AM Beginners Pickleball 
10:00AM “Tackle it Tuesday” 
10:30AM Lydia/Rachel Circle
5:00 PM Preschool Comm Mtg

Wed., December 17th                 
10:00AM Advent Study 
10:00 Walkers in the Gym       
6:00PM Advent Study              
7:00Pm Choir Rehearsal 

Thurs., December 18th                         
5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball          

Friday, December 19th       
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym 

Christmas Eve Service 
Dec. 24th at 11:00 p.m. 

 
Pastor Helen's
Weekly Scripture
James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-11


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   
Cheri Springston 
Andy Swearingen 
Family of Joann Kurtz 
Dave Lucas 
Family of Charlotte Bee 

Volunteers 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 Project
Hygiene Item Donation
New Items only Please

Body Wash                             Toothpaste
Shampoo                                Toothbrush
Conditioner                             Hats
Razors                                     Gloves
Deodorant                               Underwear and Socks 

 

 

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.  

Year in Review – Photo Request
As we prepare our 2025 Year in Review video, we’d love to include photos from church events throughout the year. If you have any pictures you’d like to share, please send them to Sarah Sisson at Sisson.sk.2015@wvwc.edu or by text at 304-966-2143.
Thank you for helping us celebrate all the moments God has blessed our church with this year! 

  

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

 December 7, 2025                     
Attendance
Traditional Worship: 60
The Gathering: 19 + 5  Online
Offering: $9,005.85 

 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