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

 

Trick or Treat with Our Preschoolers!

We’re excited to celebrate Halloween with our Preschool Ministry and invite our church family to join in the fun! Pumpkin Carving

Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00 AM
Come help us carve pumpkins with our preschoolers and enjoy some fall fun together! Trick or Treat

Thursday, October 29 at 11:30 AM
Our preschoolers will be dressing up and trick-or-treating throughout the church! To help us prepare appropriately, please sign up for each activity. A sign-up sheet, along with more specific information, will be available in the
Gathering Space.

Important: Due to food allergies, all treats will be provided by the Preschool. If you would like to help with the cost of the treats, donations are welcome but completely optional.

Thank you for your continued love and support of the Preschool Ministry at Stout Memorial! We are grateful for the many ways our church family helps make these special moments possible.




United Methodist Men             
groups in the Little Kanawha District

Meeting at the Stout Memorial UMC                                                                                                 
at 3329 Broad St Parkersburg WV 26104                                                                                   
Saturday Oct.17,2026 9:00am 

 

Undies Sunday
October 11
Don’t forget Undie Sunday! We are collecting new underwear and socks to help provide children and families in our community with basic necessities. 

Please bring your donations to church and place them in the Gathering Space. Every pair makes a difference! Thank you for helping us share God’s love in a practical way. ❤️


This Week at Stout 

Sunday, October 11^th                 
8:45AM Contemporary Worship
9:45AM Sunday School             
10:45AM Traditional Worship     
3:00PM Cantata Rehearsal                           
5:00PM Advanced Pickleball       

Monday, October 12^th                   
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym     
6:30PM Pack 12                 
7:00Pm UWF: Hope Circle             
7:00PM Troop 12                         

Tuesday, October 13^th                   
8:00AM Preschool                   
1:30PM Beginners Pickleball   
6:00PM Pack Committee Meet.   

Wednesday, October 14^th           
10:00AM Bible Study                   
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym     
7:00PM Choir Rehearsal           

Thursday, October 15^th                 
8:00AM Preschool                 
4:00Pm Quilting Group             
5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball   
6:30PM Altar Guild Meeting   

Friday, October 16^th                   
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym       

Saturday, October 17^th     
9:00AM District UM Men


Children’s Ministry Team will meet Tuesday, Oct. 27^th @ 6PM. Please JOIN US!! 
 

Pastor Helen’s
Weekly Scripture

Exodus 32: 1-14   
Philippians 4: 1-9     



In Our Prayers this Week
 
Jim Bredon          
Jack Buhrow        
Michael Burton     
Karen Foss           
Betsy Jefferson      
Bill Keller             
Markai & Family   
Brooklynne Meek  
Bud Meeks           
Kevin Mowery      
Jim Munchmeyer 
Hanna Myers      
Steve “Bear”Nadolson                      
Joyce Okes         

Scott Petersen (Troop 12)        
Family of Helen Rumburg            
Family of Ann Simmons              
Diana Shepard     
Cheri Springston   
Andy Swearingen 
 Dave & Pat Lucas  
Jackson Woods   
Louise – Friend of MJ Kolouch              
Judy Bennon

  

Operation Christmas Child: Year-Round Packing Challenge October - Letter and Picture  
October’s Focus includes a letter and picture in your child’s shoebox. You are welcome to write your own letter, or we will provide a letter from Stout that you can simply add your signature to.  

Letters will be available in the Gathering Space throughout October and will also be available at our packing party in November 

In addition, we are short on a few items and would appreciate your help in collecting the following:  
Pencil pouches 
Nail clippers 
Toothbrush’s 
Flashlights 
Washcloths 
Socks 
Sunglasses  

Donations can be placed in the operation Christmas child collection area in the Gathering space throughout October. Thank you for helping share God‘s love, one shoebox at a time!

 
MISSIONS
    

"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. 

         
Help Fill Our Preschool Treasure Box!
Thank you for your continued love and support of our preschool ministry! We are currently collecting small items for our Preschool Treasure Box, which helps us recognize and encourage students for kindness, helpfulness, good choices, and positive behavior.

We would appreciate donations of: Unused Happy Meal toys Matchbox cars
Tiny books
Hair bows
Other small, preschool-friendly items

Every donation, big or small, helps our preschoolers feel special, loved, and encouraged! Thank you for helping us create a loving, Christ-centered environment where our children can learn and grow. Blessings,
Ms. De, Director

 

It’s Scout Popcorn Time!
Pack 12 and Troop 12 scouts are still taking orders until Mid-October.
Please reach out to Kim Mommessin (304-580-9479) to place yours.
Thank you for supporting our Scouts – you help them pop into new adventures!



October 4^th, 2026 
Attendance 

The Gathering: 20 

Traditional Worship: 43 

Offering: $8,750.00 

 

STOUT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
3329 Broad Street Parkersburg, WV 26104 
304-428-1179 

Stoutmemorial@gmail.com
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www.StoutMemorial.org