ISSUE 22, VOLUME 5CONNECTIONSJUNE 7TH, 2026STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCHMaking Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the World You are Invited!Vacation Bible SchoolatStout Memorial United Methodist Church3329 Broad St. ParkersburgAges 3 years through 7th grade.When: Friday June 12th from 6 to 8:30pm Saturday, June 13th from 6 to 8:30pm Sunday, June 14th at our 10:45am church service - Free lunch and ice cream after!!Fun *Bible Stories*Music*Snacks*Games* Crafts*FriendshipGod loves Use - So We Love Each Other!! You are Welcome Here!!Call the church office for more information (304) 428-1179 This Week @ Stout Sunday, June 7th 8:45 Contemporary Worship 9:45AM Sunday School 10:45AM Traditional Worship 5:00PM Advanced Pickleball Monday, June 8th 10:00 Walkers in the Gym 7:00PM Troop 12 7:00PM Girl Scouts 7:00PM UWF: Hope Circle Tuesday, June 9th 10:00AM Beginners Pickleball Wednesday, June 10th 10:00AM Bible Study 10:00 Walkers in the Gym 12:00PM VBS Setup! Thursday, June 11th 8:00AM VBS Setup! 4:00Pm Quilters Group 5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball Friday, June 12th 10:00 Walkers in the Gym 5:00PM Vacation Bible School!! (for leaders) 6-8:30PM Vacation Bible School (for Students) Saturday, June 13th 5:00PM Vacation Bible School!! (for leaders) 6-8:30PM Vacation Bible School (for Students) WV Annual Conference JUNE 10-13 Pastor Helen’s Weekly Scripture Genesis 12: 1-9 Matthew 9: 9-13,18-26 Announcements · This will be the last week for Choir Rehearsal. Choir will begin rehearsing again on August 19th, 2026. · Lydia/Rachel Circle will not meet again until September 15th, 2026 In Our Prayers This Week Debbie Backus Jim Breeden Jack Buhrow Michael Burton Carleton Chidester Jennifer Davis David Cronin & Family Family of Larry Enoch Family of Lindell Elder Betsy Jefferson Bill Keller Markai & Family Jim Munchmeyer Hanna Myers Matt Newlon Joyce Okes helen Rumburg Diana Shepard Cheri Springston Andy Swearingen Dave Lucas Blondena West Jackson Woods Operation Christmas Child – June Shoebox Shopping: Toys Thank you to everyone who contributed hygiene items during May for our Operation Christmas Child shoebox ministry! Your generosity helps us continue sharing God’s love with children around the world. Throughout June, we invite you to focus on collecting small toys that will bring joy and encouragement to children around the world. Great toy ideas include: · Small dolls or stuffed animals · Matchbox cars or toy trucks · Jump ropes, balls, or yo-yos · Puzzles, card games, or small board games · Building blocks or action figures · Musical toys, whistles, or harmonicas When choosing toys, please avoid items that are breakable, war-related, or require batteries. Quality “wow” items can make a shoebox especially meaningful for a child receiving it. Shopping a little each month helps make shoebox packing easier and more affordable as we prepare for National Collection Week in November. Thank you for helping share God’s love, one shoebox at a time! Missions Stout Memorial is hosting the Second Sunday Community Meal on June 14 at St Paul's UMC, Market St. We would love it if you could help out. Needed: greeters, serving our guests, visiting with community members, clean up. Come to the back of St Paul's around 3 pm. (It's Annual Conference weekend and extra help is needed! See you there). Vacation Bible School VBS kids will put birthday kits together to be donated to the Gustke Shelter and Children’s Home Society. We are asking the congregation to donate any of the following items. Cake mix Cake Icing Candles Napkins and Plates Pastor’s Helen Contact Info You can contact Pastor Helen on her cell phone: 304-237-2735, or by email at rachael40@aol.com. May 31st, 2026 Attendance One Voice Service: 74 Offering: $3,375.00 STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3329 Broad Street Parkersburg, WV 26104 304.428.1179 Stoutmemorial@gmail.com Facebook.com/StoutMemorial Youtube.com/@stoutmemorialumcwww.StoutMemorial.org