Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the World

 

Blessing of the Preschool 

You are invited to a “Blessing of the Preschool” on Sunday, Aug 30 during the combined 10:45AM service. Come meet the staff, tour our classrooms and join us for a snack following the service. 

We have 7 students enrolled in the 3-year-old class. Classes start Tuesday Sept 1st. Please continue to pray for God’s guidance as we begin this ministry. Thank you!! 

  

Our Preschool Staff:

Director and second Teacher—De Hoover
Main Teacher—Laura Phillips

Prayer for beginning a new school 

At the beginning of a new preschool year, O God of wisdom, we offer thanks and praise for the gift of new beginnings and for the opportunity to learn and to wonder. We pray for teachers, students, and staff that this year might be rewarding for all.  Be with us as we face the challenge of new tasks, the fear of failure, the expectations of parents, friends, and self.  In our learning and in our teaching, may we grow in service to others and in love for your world, through Jesus Christ our Savior.  Amen. 

 
GRILL & CHILL

SPRC invites our church family to gather in the Courtyard immediately after the 10:45AM service on Sunday September 13th for an early Pastor Appreciation luncheon in honor of our Pastor    Helen! 

Our grill master will grill the dogs complete with fixings of baked beans, potato salad, chips, beverages and finished off with yummy cake! 

Please put this on your calendar and come join us for a fun time with your Stout family 

Pastor Helen’s   
Weekly Scripture 

Exodus 3:1-15
Matthew 16:21-28 

  

This Week @ Stout
Sunday, Aug. 30th                                           
9:45AM Sunday School         
10:45AM With One Voice Service 
5:00PM Advanced Pickleball  

Monday, Aug., 31st     
10:00 Walkers in the Gym    7:00PM Troop 12                       

Tuesday, Sept., 1st     
1st Day of Preschool!                 
10:00AM Beginners Pickleball                                

Wednesday, Sept., 2nd   
10:00AM Bible Study                      
10:00 Walkers in the Gym         
7:00Pm Choir Rehearsal 

Thursday, Sept., 3rd       
4:00PM Quilting Group 5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball                                

Friday, Sept., 4th                 
10:00 Walkers in the Gym                                

A Look Ahead— 

Sept 12th Charleston Dirty Bird Baseball Game (let Robin know by 9/4 ) if you would like to attend!!

Sept 13th—Baptisms of Emelia James Stadelman and Emri Marie Joyner at 10:45 am service 

In Our Prayers This Week 
Debbie Backus         
Jim Breeden      
Jack Buhrow 
Michael Burton  
Jennifer Davis         
Karen Foss 
Betsy Jefferson         
Bill Keller               
Markai & Family    
Brooklynne Meek    
Bud Meeks                               
Jim Munchmeyer 
Hanna Myers              
Karen Foss                           
Steve “Bear” Nadson 
Joyce Okes 
helen Rumburg             
Family of Ann Simmons 
Diana Shepard 
Cheri Springston 
Andy Swearingen 
Dave & Pat Lucas             
Family of Blondena West                       
Jackson Woods    
Louise - Friend of MJ Kolouch  
Judy Bennon 

 
 

You're Invited!
Please come to the Cub Scout Pack 12 Open House. 

Accepting Boys and Girls 1st Grade through 5th Grade

When: Monday, Sept 14, 2026 at 6:30P<
Where: Stout Memorial United Methodist Church
             3329 Broad St., Parkersburg
For more info, visit us on Facebook: Cub Scout Pack 12

Camping, Hiking, Safety, Nature, Cooking, Pinewood Derby, Community Service, Faith and Friendship!!

The Pack meets regularly on Mondays 6:30-7:30PM at Stout 
 

 

 MISSIONS
Please check the gathering space for an update list of PHS Care Closet Needs. 

  

The Stout mission team
thanks everyone for their prayers and contributions to the fund for our neighbors who recently suffered through the tragedy of a fire. Collections from the congregation amounted to $690 with more coming in.  Additional funding was taken from the mission budget to allow 5 gift cards being purchased from Walmart for a total of $1000. These have been passed along.  Keep on praying for this family.   God is good ! 

 

Bishop Visit for Clergy and Laity 
Bishop  Debra Wallace-Padgett will visit us, now the Northern District at Wayside UMC on Wednesday, September 9th at 5:00 p.m.  The meeting will begin with dinner.  In order to plan, go to WVUMC.org. Locate District Days and click on Northern District to RSVP. 

If you haven’t met our new DS, Greg Markins, this would be a good time in which to meet him. 

 

August 23rd, 2026
Attendance
The Gathering:   18 + 6 Online
Traditional Worship: 54
Offering: $1,915.00