Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the World

 

Is it time for Advent? 

I remember the picture my mother taped to the refrigerator. For the Month of November, it was a fine looking turkey. 

Turn it over as December starts, it was a very handsome Santa. 

That’s how fast we move from one to the other. Before Thanksgiving turkey is eaten, I want you to plan to be part of an Advent Study. 

Again, on Wednesdays, the morning study is at 10:00 am in the parlor. And the evening study is at 6:00 pm also in the parlor. Because of losing the Wednesdays prior to Thanksgiving and Christmas, WE HAVE TO BEGIN OUR ADVENT STUDY THIS WEEK, NOVEMBER 11^TH. 

 

Pastor Helen’s
Weekly Scripture 

Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
Matthew 25: 1-13


ALTAR GUILD

November 28th @ 9:30 am                                                                                           
Hanging of the Greens …all members of the congregation are invited to help with this joyful occasion as we prepare for the birth of the Christ Child. 

January 9th @ 9:30                                                                                                         
Remove decorations …items will be packed safely and placed in storage. All members of the congregation are invited to help. 

Christmas Poinsettias and Cactus’ orders will be offered soon so watch for order forms in your bulletin. We will again be ordering from Bob’s Greenhouse. 

Thanks Nicki Montgomery

 Help Needed with Nativity scene Nov 28^th @ 9 A.M.


This Week at Stout
Sunday, November 8^th                   
8:45AM Contemporary Worship
9:45AM Sunday School             
10:45AM Traditional Worship     
3:00PM Cantata Rehearsal   
5:00PM Advanced Pickleball   

 Monday, November 9^th                      
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym     
6:30PM Pack 12                 
7:00PM Troop 12                         

Tuesday, November 10^th   

8:00AM Preschool 

1:30PM Beginners Pickleball     

Wednesday, November 11^th             
10:00AM Advent Study                   
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym 
6:00PM Advent Study   
7:00PM Choir Rehearsal         

Thursday, November 12^th                    
8:00AM Preschool                 
4:00Pm Quilting Group             
5:30PM Beginner’s Pickleball

Friday, November 13^th                      
10:00AM Walkers in the Gym       

Saturday, November 14^th           

United Methodist Men Potato Drop     
 Volunteers, please meet at Stout @ 7:15AM on November 14^th.   
We will then go to Edgelawn at 7:30AM.
Trucks and Workers are needed. Thank You!!


Youth Group Kicks Off with a Mission!
Stout Memorial's Youth Group kicked off on November 1 with fun, fellowship, and a heart for serving others! As part of our kickoff, our youth assembled cold weather kits to help those in need in our community. These kits will be distributed through the Second Sunday Meals ministry at St. Paul's. A special thank you to our Missions Team for generously sponsoring this meaningful outreach project and helping our youth put their faith into action. What a wonderful way to begin a new season of youth ministry!


Thanksgiving
LUNCH
after the ONE Voice Service
Sunday, November 15
FREE
not a covered dish
Soup, Sandwiches, Salad, Dessert, and Beverages
A Special Thank You
from the Mission Team
for your continued support
of our mission work and
the many ways you give.


Thanksgiving Baskets  
The Women of Faith are collecting food for Thanksgiving baskets.  A collection tote is in the gathering space.  If you prefer monetary donations, see one of the Women of Faith or mark a pew envelope with Baskets in the collection plate.  The last day for donations is November 22nd.  Below is a list of suggested items.  

Canned vegetables                                         
Apples Canned fruit                                                   
Baked bean and Chili beans 
Tomato soup and Chicken noodle soup        
Canned Soup beans 
Sweet potatoes and white potatoes                
Pancake mix and syrup
Turkey stuffing mix                                       
Hot Chocolate mix
Jars of Gravy                                                 
Canned cranberry sauce 
Salad dressings                                              
Applesauce 


 

 November 1^st, 2026
Attendance 

The Gathering: 18 online 
Traditional Worship: 59 

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

304-428-1179 

Stoutmemorial@gmail.com 

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