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

 

· It's Girl Scout cookie time! Order in Jan/Feb (by Feb 6) for delivery in March. 

· We have a new cookie! Exploremores is a rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookie filled with flavors of chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond creme. It's delicious! 

· Last year's favorites are back: Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos, Lemon-Ups, Trefoils, 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; text Jen for a link. The Girl Scouts thank you for your continuing support! 

  

Pastor Helen’s             
Weekly Scripture

Isaiah 42:1-9 
Matthew 3:13-17 

 

Sunday, January 11th                       
8:45AM Contemporary Worship 
9:30AM Mission Team Brunch 
9:45AM Sunday School         
10:45AM Traditional Worship   
5:00PM Advanced Pickleball      
5:30PM Eureka Small Group 

Mon., January 12th     
10:00 Walkers in the Gym   
6:00PM Pack 12               
6:00PM Pack Committee Meet.
7:00PM Troop 12     
7:00PM Girl Scouts           

Tues., January 13th   
10:00AM Beginners Pickleball 
10:00AM “Tackle it Tuesday”   

Wed., January 14th                 
10:00AM Bible Study 
10:00 Walkers in the Gym            
7:00Pm Choir Rehearsal      

Thurs., January 15th                   
5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball          

Friday, January 16th         
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym 

11:00AM Little Kanawha District Epiphany Lunch 

Coming Soon!

Jan. 20th 1:00 PM Prayer for Transition—led by Conf. Prayer Coordinator, Lisa Fox. 

Jan 27th 6PM Trustee/Finance/ Committee Meetings 

Jan 31st 8AM Pack 12 Pinewood Derby 

PHS Care Closet.   Check out the front desk in the Gathering Space for a list of needs for our high school students.

House to Home.  There is a need for toboggans, gloves and socks for our homeless brothers and sisters.  The cold season is here. 

Today is the 2nd Sunday Meal at St Paul's UMC on Market St.  Desserts are needed in disposable containers. If able, bring to St Paul's today between 3-4.  Volunteers to help serve or to visit are welcome.  Come to back of St Paul's by 3:45.  It's a wonderful service to our community. 

The annual Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday) pancake supper will be held on February 17 in FLC from 4:30-6:30.  Mark your calendar!    

The mission committee is sponsoring an Easter activity on the afternoon of Palm Sunday.  We are now collecting small plastic Easter eggs and bags of bite sized individually wrapped candy.  There is a large container in the Gathering Space for your donations!  Thank you. 

Vacation Bible School is back!  Check your Connections for more information. 

 

Debbie Backus
Michael Burton
Carleton Chidester   
Jennifer Davis
David Cronin & Family
Lindell Elder
Patsy Flensborg
Betsy Jefferson                   
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
Jackson Woods

Prayer for Transition—Pastor Lisa Fox, Conference Prayer Coordinator 

 
A note from a Member ...

January 1, 2026 

Dear Pastor Helen

Thank you and all those who sent cards & gifts for Christmas. I managed to open and read every one before Christmas. Enjoyed them very much. Appreciate the thoughtfulness. Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes. 

Love Hanna 

Happy New 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.  

 
January 4, 2026 
Attendance
Traditional Worship: 51
The Gathering: 21 + 8 Online
Offering: $6,660.00 

 
STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 
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