Connections Week of February 8th 2026

Scout Sunday

February 08, 2026
ISSUE 6, VOLUME 5

CONNECTIONS

FEBRUARY 8TH, 2026

STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH


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

 
Super Bowl Sunday

Preschool Fundraiser!!


Pepperoni Roll & Soup!
Carryout

Pickup TODAY!
By Donation



United Methodist Men

SWEETHEART DINNER

February 14th 
Social at 5:30PM 
Dinner at 6:00PM 

Join us for an Evening of Fellowship and Food 
 

Valentine Bag Ministry!
                                                                                                                                                        It feels like Christmas was just yesterday, but Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! That means it’s time for our Valentine Bag Ministry—a special way to share love with members of our church family who can’t always be with us. We invite you to help fill Valentine bags with cards, treats, or small gifts as a reminder that they are remembered, cherished, and loved.                                                                                                                       
How you can participate:                                                                             
*Donation containers will be in the Gathering Space beginning January 25th.                                                              *Fill a bag with a card, small gift, or sweet treat.                                                             
*Help deliver the Valentine bags starting TODAY if you’re able. 

Together, let’s make this Valentine’s Day a joyful reminder to our church family that they are not forgotten and deeply loved! 


 
MISSION TEAM
PANCAKE DINNER

FEBRUARY 17TH
4:30-6:30


This Week @ Stout

Sunday, February 8th         
SCOUT SUNDAY!               
8:45AM Contemporary Worship 
9:45AM Sunday School         
10:45AM Traditional Worship   
5:00PM Advanced Pickleball   
5:30PM Eureka Small Group  

Mon., February 9th   
10:00 Walkers in the Gym   
6:00PM Pack 12                 
6:00PM UWF: Hope Circle             
7:00PM Troop 12
7:00PM Girl Scouts           

Tues., February 10th   
10:00AM Beginners Pickleball 
10:00AM “Tackle it Tuesday”   
6:00PM Pack Committee Meet.
6:30PM Mission Team Meeting

Wed., February 11th                   
10:00AM Bible Study 
10:00 Walkers in the Gym    
5:30PM Preschool Meeting       
7:00Pm Choir Rehearsal      

Thurs., February 12th           
5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball          

Friday, February 13th         
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym   

Sat., February 14th     
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!          
5:30PM UMM Sweetheart    Dinner 

 

PRAYER LIST 


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


Hello All, 
On behalf of Criss Elementary School, we would like to express our sincere appreciation not only for Friday Food Bags but for the generous family Christmas meals you provided to our needy families. 
All three families were so appreciative of this gift that helped so many people experience a more plentiful & memorable Christmas season. 
Sincerely, 
Mr. Shaffer
Criss Elementary Principal 
 

 
Newly Elected Trustees 
Chairperson-Greg Campbell 
Vice Chair-Jeff Olson 
Secretary-Misti McCullough 


  

The shoebox items we are collecting for Operation Christmas Child for February is “Fashion Accessories”.  For example; sunglasses, watches, hair things, jewelry, etc.  So gather your items and place them in the container marked OCC Shoeboxes in the Gathering Space.  Thanks! 

We were also excited and blessed to learn that the 50 shoeboxes we packed together last year were shipped all the way to Madagascar. Isn’t it amazing how God takes what we offer and carries it farther than we could ever imagine? You may be wondering where that is. Madagascar is a large island nation in the Indian Ocean, about 250 miles off the southeastern coast of Africa. It’s actually the fourth largest island in the world—twice the size of Arizona!  What a joy to know that children there are experiencing His love through the gifts our church family prepared. 



 MISSIONS


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

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

The Second Sunday community meal at St Paul's will be held on Feb 8. Want to come and serve or visit with the attendees? Come on down about 3:45.
Desserts also needed.  Bring to Stout kitchen by noon on 2/8 and they will be taken there. 

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. 

 

February 1st, 2026 
Attendance
Traditional Worship:  33
The Gathering: 12 + 6 Online
Offering: $8,147.54 


 
STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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