Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the World. 

 

High Moments from our Retreat   

Ken Willard, the Conference Director on Congregational ReNewal, led us in a very thoughtful and informational retreat this past Saturday with a follow-up on Sunday. 

He encouraged us to change our mission statement to match the one that the conference uses which has a direct Biblical parallel in The Great Commission.  He also spoke of Vision which is what we will work on for the next several months.  He defined Vision as the WHERE God is calling us. We want to use picture words and have it be clear and challenging. 

We came away with 2 areas to develop further.  One was to listen more clearly to what the community says is needed by our church.  Jeff Olson, Juli Cramer and Pastor Helen are on this team (others can certainly join in.)  The second is our need to find  a coordinator for children and youth ministries.  Robin Stemple, Kim Mommessin, and Nicki Montgomery are on this team.  The need for a coordinator is to bring along others to help. 

The information shared is on newsprint attached to the walls in the Fellowship Hall. Also check out the Timeline that Robin and Debby made! 


 

Pastor Helen’s   
Weekly Scripture

Acts 7:55-60 
John 14:1-14 

NATIONAL DAY
OF PRAYER 
Thursday, May 7th 
 

Nehemiah 
Following the recommendation of Ken Willard, the 10 am Bible Study will begin with the book of Nehemiah this Wednesday.  
Prepare to answer who was Nehemiah and Chapters 1 and 2. 

 

 

This Week @ Stout

Sunday, May 3rd
9:45AM Sunday School         
10:45AM Traditional Worship   
5:00PM Advanced Pickleball      
5:30PM Eureka Small Group 

Mon., May 4th     
10:00 Walkers in the Gym     
6:00PM Pack 12                 
7:00PM Troop 12               
7:00PM Girl Scouts               

Tues., May 5th       
10:00AM Beginners Pickleball  

Wed., May 6th               
10:00AM Bible Study              
10:00 Walkers in the Gym     
7:00Pm Choir Rehearsal      

Thurs., May 7th                      
5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball    

Friday, May 8th             
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym   

8:30 AM UMM Breakfast and Meeting 

Coming Soon!!                                               
May 16th—Blue and Gold   Graduation 
June 12-14th VBS!!!!

 

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

 

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.   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 May 10th, Mother’s Day. 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 5/10 and they will be taken there please and thank you! 

 
The Stout Memorial UMC Methodist Men are inviting all men to join in fellowship and food at Mary B’s diner on Garfield Ave. We will meet at 10:30AM on Saturday May 9th, 2026. If you or someone you know needs assistance with transportation contact Bill Smith #304-483-7305, Wes Bargeloh #304-483-0337 or the Church Office 304-428-1179. 

United Methodist Foundation Sunday
May 3, 2026

This special Sunday in the WVUMC calendar celebrates the mission and ministry of the United Methodist Foundation of West Virginia. The mission of The Foundation is to create a culture of generosity that transforms the world by raising, managing, and distributing funds that serve the needs of all people and communities. We invite you to join the celebration! 

 
 

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

 
April 26, 2026 
Attendance 
Traditional Worship: 54 + 12 Online  
Offering: $3,615.01 

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