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

 

He is risen—He is risen indeed! 

Easter arrives not just as a day
but as a declaration:
hope is alive. 

In a world that often feels heavy,
the empty tomb reminds us
that darkness does not win.
Fear does not have the final word.
Death is not the end of the story. 

Christ’s resurrection is God’s promise
that new life is always possible—
in our hearts,
in our homes,
and in our church. 

Where there is weariness,
He brings renewal.
Where there is sorrow,
He brings joy.
Where there is doubt,
He brings peace. 

This Easter,
may we carry that good news with us— 
not just in celebration,
but in the way we live, love,
and serve one another. 

The stone has been rolled away.
Grace has broken through.
And hope stands before us. 

Alleluia! 

 
This Week @ Stout 

Sunday, April 5th
6:30AM Easter Sunrise Service 
9:45AM Sunday School        
10:45AM Traditional Worship   
5:00PM Advanced Pickleball      

Mon., April 6th     
10:00 Walkers in the Gym         
5:30PM Record Radio Program 
7:00PM Girl Scouts               

Tues., April 7th     
10:00AM Beginners Pickleball  
10:00AM “Tackle it Tuesday”  
6:00PM Missions Team Meet. 

Wed., April 8th             
10:00AM Bible Study              
10:00 Walkers in the Gym     
7:00Pm Choir Rehearsal      

Thurs., April 9th             
5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball    

Friday, April 10th             
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym   

8:30AM UMM Breakfast and Meeting 

9:00AM Pickleball Tournament 

 

Coming Soon!!               
April 17th & 18th—UWF Yard Sale                                         
April 25-26—Vision/Mission Retreat                                     
May 1st & 2nd  - Sight and Sound                                     
May 16th—Blue and Gold   Graduation
June 12-14th—VBS!!!!

 Pastor Helen’s           
Weekly Scripture

John 21: 1-18



In Our Prayers This Week
Debbie Backus       
Family of Rick Beaty 
Michael Burton 
Carleton Chidester 
Eddie Crihfield   
Jennifer Davis 
David Cronin & Family 
Larry Enoch 
Lindell Elder 
Family of Patsy Flensborg 
Buddy & Nancy James 
Betsy Jefferson                   
Markai & Family 
Lori Martin                                   
Jim Munchmeyer 
Hanna Myers  
Matt Newlon        
Joyce Okes 
Diana Shepard 
Cheri Springston 
Andy Swearingen 
Dave Lucas 
Jackson Woods 

 Lenten Lunches free-will offering raised $1,147 for Parkersburg Urban Ministries

 
Missions
 The Second Sunday community meal at St Paul's on Market St. will be held on April 12th. 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 3/8 and they will be taken there. 

House to Home.  needs include shampoo, women's hygiene     products, body wash, laundry     detergent, coffee, powdered coffee creamer, toothpaste, toothbrushes, men's and      women's underwear. 

PHS Care Closet.   Needs Women’s Undies S M L. Check out the front desk in the Gathering Space for a list of needs for our high school students. 

 

Thrive Food Pantry is collecting Hygiene items thru May 1st. Place items in the white laundry basket located in the Gathering Space. Here is a checklist of items needed.  Soap (bar or liquid), Shampoo, Toothbrush, Deodorant, Lotion, Hand Soap, and Nail Clippers. Additional check lists are available on the Welcome Desk. Thank you! 
-Debby Matheny 

 
 

Annual Church Yard Sale will be held Friday, April 17th 4pm to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm. Concessions will be available Friday evening. 

Donation Drop-Offs will be April 12th-16th, Mon-Wed 10a-2pm and Thursday 10a-12pm. We welcome all except clothing. Any small electronics should be in working conditions. Household items, shoes, purses, luggage, sporting goods and children's toys are greatly appreciated. No items will be accepted after Thursday April 16th. Proceeds go to the Missions Funding. 

 
 March 29th, 2026
Attendance
Traditional Worship: 74
Offering: $4,485.93 

 
 

STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
3329 Broad Street Parkersburg, WV 26104 
304.428.1179 
Stoutmemorial@gmail.com 
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www.StoutMemorial.org 

 

 Pathways: Prayer Walking

What it is
Prayer walking is a practice of walking through a neighborhood while praying intentionally for the people, homes and spaces you encounter. It helps us align our hearts with God's love for our neighbors and remain attentive to what god is already doing around us. It is as much about listening to the ways God is directing you as it is praying. 

Mission/Vision Retreat

What it is
The purpose of this retreat is to set aside focused time of reflection, prayer, discussion, listening, and consideration of what God wants for our church. With help of a facilitator, we will discuss the information collected in all phases of our retreat preparation as we contemplate the needs of our community and begin to explore where God is leading us. Any member of our church is invited to attend. If you lead any event, committee, or group, you are especially encouraged to participate. 

Everyone is invited to attend our Sunday 4/25 worship, lunch, and session wrap-up.