Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the World

 

A Special Thank You 

A special thank you to our Staff Parish Relations Committee for hosting the Grill & Chill in appreciation of Pastor Helen. We are grateful for the time and thoughtfulness that went into making the gathering such a wonderful occasion. 

Also, Thank You to the congregation for your continued love, prayers, encouragement, and support. Your presence and faithfulness mean so much to our church family. Thank you for the many ways you help make Stout Memorial a place of love, fellowship, and ministry. 

 
It’s Scout Popcorn Time!
Pack 12 and Troop 12 scouts are popping with excitement—and ready to fill your snack stash! Orders are open now until Mid-October 

Scouts will be taking orders after both church services, or you can reach out to Kim Mommessin (304-580-9479) to place yours. 

Thank you for supporting our Scouts—you help them pop into new adventures! 

 
Pastor Helen’s   
Weekly Scripture

Exodus 16: 2-15
Philippians 1: 21-30 

 
This Week @ Stout 

Sunday, Sept. 20th           
8:45AM Contemporary Worship                               
9:45AM Sunday School         
10:45AM Traditional Worship
5:00PM Advanced Pickleball 

Monday, Sept. 21st     
10:00 Walkers in the Gym    
6:30PM Pack 12                   
7:00PM Troop 12                       

Tuesday, Sept. 22nd           
8:00AM Preschool           
10:00AM Beginners Pickleball            
7:00PM Safe Sanctuary Compliance Team Meeting 
First Day of Fall!

Wednesday, Sept. 23rd   
10:00AM Bible Study                     
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym         
7:00PM Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, Sept. 24th         
8:00AM Preschool            
4:00PM Quilting Group    
5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball  

Friday, Sept. 25th                 
10:00 Walkers in the Gym                                

Saturday, Sept. 26th     
9:00AM Workday At The Church 

A Look Ahead— 
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                                   
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 

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! 

 

Volunteers are needed for Old Man Rivers Desserts and Deliveries this coming weekend! Please Contact Susan Woods 304-488-0356 

 
Operation Christmas Child: Year-Round Packing Challenge                                     
SEPTEMBER: GAMES 

September’s focus for our Operation Christmas Child Year-Round Packing Challenge is games! Small games can bring lots of joy and give children something fun to share with friends and family. Consider donating items like card games, jump ropes, small puzzles, toy cars, or other games that fit inside a shoebox. 

Donations can be placed in the Operation Christmas Child collection area throughout September. Thank you for helping share God’s love, one shoebox at a time! 

MISSIONS
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who contributed, packed and moved 50 flood buckets to Crossroads for use in the next flood! 

 "Compassionate Care".                                                       
Presentation by Rev Shauna Hyde  
Parlor.    October 20.    6:30 pm
This is a presentation on ways we can help the homeless in our area.  As we become involved on a permanent basis with the second Sunday Community Meal at St Paul's UMC, Shauna will give us ideas on dealing with homelessness and resources we could use to help them.
Everyone is invited.  

September 13th, 2026 
Attendance
The Gathering: 17 + 7 Online
Traditional Worship:  69
Offering: $5,955.56 

STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
3329 Broad Street Parkersburg, WV 26104 
304.428.1179 
Stoutmemorial@gmail.com 
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