ISSUE 33, VOLUME 5CONNECTIONS SEPTEMBER 13, 2026STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCHMaking Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the World Church Workday — September 26 Let’s get together and give our church a little TLC! Join us on Saturday, September 26 at 9:00 AM for a church workday. We’ll be working both inside and outside the church, with projects including landscaping, yard cleanup, and general work around the church grounds. There will be plenty to do, big and small, so come lend a hand if you can! Bring your energy, and if you have work gloves or a few basic tools, feel free to bring those along too. Saturday, September 26 • 9:00 AM We’d love to see you there! Pastor Helen’s Weekly Scripture Exodus 14 : 19-31 Matthew 18 : 21-35 GRILL & CHILL SPRC invites our church family to gather in the Courtyard immediately after the 10:45AM service THIS 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! This Week @ Stout Sunday, Sept., 13th 8:45AM Contemporary Worship 9:45AM Sunday School 10:45AM Traditional Worship 12:00PM Grill & Chill 4:00PM “St Paul’s” Community Meal 5:00PM Advanced Pickleball Monday, Sept., 14th 10:00 Walkers in the Gym 6:30PM Pack 12 7:00PM UWF Hope Circle 7:00PM Troop 12 Tuesday, Sept., 15th 8:00AM Preschool 10:00AM Beginners Pickleball 10:30AM UWF Lydia/Rachel Wednesday, Sept., 16th 10:00AM Bible Study 10:00 Walkers in the Gym 7:00Pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, Sept., 17th 8:00AM Preschool 4:00PM Quilting Group 5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball Friday, Sept., 18th 10:00 Walkers in the Gym Saturday, Sept., 19th 9:30AM Conference Workshop held by Shea James A Look Ahead— Sept 26th 9:00AM Workday at the Church Sept 29th 6:00 pm Trustees/Finance/Missions Committee Meetings 7:00PM Administrative Council 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 GradeWhen: Monday, Sept 14, 2026 at 6:30P<Where: Stout Memorial United Methodist Church 3329 Broad St., ParkersburgFor more info, visit us on Facebook: Cub Scout Pack 12Camping, Hiking, Safety, Nature, Cooking, Pinewood Derby, Community Service, Faith and Friendship!!The Pack meets regularly on Mondays 6:30-7:30PM at Stout MISSIONSPlease check the gathering space for an update list of PHS Care Closet Needs. The Gustke Shelter, which works with children in need, would love to have new or used (all pieces needed) jigsaw puzzles. They love puzzles! If you have any you would like to share or puzzle glue, puzzle boards or roll up mats, leave them on the table in Gathering Space and the mission team will see that they get them. As always, thank you for being a loving community serving others. 2nd Sunday community dinner at St Paul's UMC in downtown Parkersburg, Market St, will be on Sunday, September 13 volunteers @ 3PM, Dinner @ 4PM. 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 September 6th, 2026 Attendance The Gathering: 16 + 7 Online Traditional Worship: 40 Offering: $7,079.21 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