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.  or click here for the order form. https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/anna980884
 
The Girl Scouts thank you for your continuing support! 

 

Pastor Helen’s             
Weekly Scripture

Isaiah 49:1-7 
John 1:29-42 

 

Sunday, January 18th                       
8:45AM Contemporary Worship 
9:45AM Sunday School         
10:45AM Traditional Worship   
5:00PM Advanced Pickleball       

Mon., January 19th     
10:00 Walkers in the Gym   
6:00PM Pack 12                 
7:00PM Troop 12      
7:00PM Girl Scouts           

Tues., January 20th   
10:00AM Beginners Pickleball 
10:00AM “Tackle it Tuesday”   
10:30AM Lydia/Rachel Circle
2:00 PM Prayer for Transition—led by Conf. Prayer Coordinator, Lisa Fox. 

Wed., January 21st                 
10:00AM Bible Study 
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym      
5:30PM Preschool Meeting     
7:00PM Choir Rehearsal      

Thurs., January 22nd           
4:00PM Quilting Group         
5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball         

Friday, January 23rd         
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym 

Coming Soon!
Jan 27th 6PM Trustee/Finance/ Committee Meetings 
Jan 31st 8AM Pack 12 Pinewood Derby 

 

 Volunteers are needed for Old Man Rivers Desserts and
Deliveries this coming weekend! Please Contact Susan Woods 304-488-0356 

 
 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOE BOXES           

We’re trying something new this year — year-round OCC Shoebox Shopping! 

Now, that may sound exciting to some of you… and maybe a little overwhelming to others. But if you enjoy shopping, this will be right up your alley. 

Each month we’ll share suggestions for items to look for. For example, January’s focus is hats, gloves, and scarves. A collection container will be available in the Gathering Space, and at the end of each month the    donated items will be placed into storage. 

Then in November, we’ll come together for our 2nd Shoebox Packing Party. Last year our goal was 50 shoeboxes. This year, we’re doubling that goal to 100! 

Watch for updates in Connections and keep the “Year-Round Shoebox Shopping” insert from the bulletin handy for reference. Extra copies will be available at the Welcome Desk. 

Thank you for helping us share Christ’s love with children around the world. 

 

MISSIONS

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. 

 
 

VALENTINE MINISTRY!
It feels like Christmas was just yesterday, but Valentine’s Day is already right around the corner! That means it’s time once again for our Valentine Bag Ministry. 

This is a special opportunity for us to shower love on those in our church family who are unable to be with us regularly. We invite you to help us fill Valentine bags with cards and small gifts as a reminder that they are remembered and cherished. 

Containers will be available in the Gathering Space beginning January 25th. Please help us fill them — and, if you’re able, help deliver the bags starting February 8th. 

Debbie Backus 
Michael Burton 
Carleton Chidester    
Nancy Casto and Family    
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 

January 11, 2026 
Attendance
Traditional Worship: 49
The Gathering: 19 +6 Online
Offering: $3,310.00 

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