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


When God Calls Us Forward 

There are times in life when we know things are changing. Sometimes we’re excited about what’s ahead, and other times we’re not quite sure what the next step will look like. 

In Exodus, the Israelites are standing at the edge of a new chapter. They are told to prepare, to remember, and to trust God as He leads them forward. In Romans, Paul reminds us that while we wait and watch for what God is doing, we are called to love one another and live faithfully right where we are. 

Maybe that’s a good reminder for all of us. We don’t always know what tomorrow will bring, but we can choose how we live today. We can love a little more, forgive a little quicker, encourage someone who needs it, and trust that God is with us in whatever comes next. 

Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is simply take the next step. 

 
Pastor Helen’s   
Weekly Scripture 

Exodus 12: 1–14
Romans 13 :8-14 

 
This Week @ Stout 

 
Sunday, Sept. 6th           
8:45AM Contemporary Worship                                
9:45AM Sunday School         
10:45AM Traditional Worship 
5:00PM Advanced Pickleball  

Monday, Sept. 7th     
10:00 Walkers in the Gym    
6:30PM Pack 12                   
7:00PM Troop 12                       

Tuesday, Sept., 8th           
8:00AM Preschool            
10:00AM Beginners Pickleball            
6:00PM Pack Committee Meet.                   

Wednesday, Sept. 9th   
10:00AM Bible Study                      
10:00 Walkers in the Gym         
7:00Pm Choir Rehearsal 

Thursday, Sept. 10th         
8:00AM Preschool            
4:00PM Quilting Group    
5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball  
6:00Pm Mission Team Meet                               

Friday, Sept. 11th                 
10:00 Walkers in the Gym                                

Saturday, Sept. 12th   
8:30AM UMM Breakfast & Meeting                        
10:00AM Delta Kappa Gamma 
4:00PM Charleston Dirty Bird Game!! 

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

 
 

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! 

 
 

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 
 

 

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. 

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

2nd Sunday community dinner at St Paul's UMC in downtown Parkersburg will be on Sunday, September 13.  We need volunteers.  If interested let Susan Woods, Kim Tennant or Barbara Smith know. 

Mission Team is making more flood buckets, and all monetary donations would be welcomed. If anyone would like to prepare the buckets contact the office or Barbara Smith 

 
 

August 30th, 2026
Attendance
One Voice Worship: 75
Offering: $7,079.21 

STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
3329 Broad Street Parkersburg, WV 26104 
304.428.1179 
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