Stout Memorial United Methodist Church 3329 Broad Street | Parkersburg | West Virginia | 26104 www.stoutmemorial.org | (304) 428 - 1179 | stoutmemorial@gmail.com Scout Sunday at Stout Memorial UMC February 8, 2026 — Traditional Worship 10:45 AM Ministers The congregation Pastor Helen R. Oates Ministers through Music Terri Bush ~ Choir Director Bonnie Leonhart ~ Organist Ministers Though Service Andrew Mommessin ~ Sound Coordinator Sarah Sisson—Communications Director Danny Stemple—IT Specialist Order of Worship Scouting Sunday February 8, 2026 Welcome and Announcements Rev. Helen R. Oates Presentation of the Colors Troop 12 Prelude A Mighty Fortress arr. Cherwin Bonnie Leonhart Choral Introit May the Peace of God Chancel Choir music by Lloyd Larson text—Philippians 4:7 Call to Worship Isaiah 58:6-8 Scout Member This is the fast that God desires: releasing wicked restraints, untying the ropes of a yoke, setting free the mistreated, and breaking every yoke? Isn’t it sharing your bread with the hungry and bringing the homeless poor into your house, covering the naked when you see them, and not hiding from your own family? Then your light will break out like the dawn, and you will be healed quickly. Hymn The Battle Hymn of the Republic Vs 1-3 UMH 717 Opening Prayer O God, your will is that all your children should grow into the fullness of life. We thank you for the ministry of scouting and for all the adults who help our youth grow in love with our natural world and in love and care of our community. We thank parents and grandparents for entrusting their youth in this ministry. Amen. Mission Minute Kim Mommessin Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Oath, and Law Scouts New Testament Reading I Corinthians 2:1-8 Scout Member The Young at Heart Joys and Concerns Morning Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever. Amen. Anthem My Saviour and My God Chancel Choir written by Jay Althouse Gospel Lesson Matthew 5:13-20 Sermon “More than Popcorn and Cookies” Pastor Helen Hymn Pass It On UMH 572 Offertory God Will Take Care of You arr. Boyles Bonnie Leonhart Thank you for continuing to support the ministries of Stout Memorial. Those joining us online can take time to give as well. Giving can be done on our website at www.stoutmemorial.org/give. If you would like to make a contribution to the Pack or Troop, offering plates are available as you leave worship. Doxology UMH 94 Prayer of Dedication Faithful God, who calls us to be a light to the nations, we bring these gifts to you in gratitude and hope. Help our Light Shine, Amen. Hymn This Little Light of Mine UMH 585 Benediction May the Lord Bless You and Keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. Postlude Let There Be Peace on Earth Bonnie Leonhart Congregational Appreciation Unless otherwise noted on the Sponsor Sheet located on the welcome table in the Gathering Space, silk flowers will be used by the Altar Guild. If you would like to help place flowers on the Altar, consider a donation to the flower fund. The altar guild would like to invite you to sponsor the altar flowers. Each vase costs $25. When you sponsor the altar flowers, you may do so in memory or in honor of someone or a special event or anniversary. Go to stoutmemorial.org/altarflowers for more information. The Stout Memorial Altar Flower ministry needs smiling faces to deliver Sunday flowers. A sign-up sheet is on the welcome desk in the Gathering space along with directions for delivery. Presenting flowers helps to create smiles. Our Mission: We exist to see all people find Hope, Healing, and Wholeness through Jesus Christ. Soupier Bowl for Super Bowl!! Following worship this morning you can pick up your ordered chicken noodle soup and pepperoni rolls. The PreSchool Committee is hosting this fun-raiser. Donation requested. Soup is in pints and quarts. Pepperoni Rolls by 1/2 dozen and 1 dozen. Even if you missed ordering, check at the kitchen to see if there are extras!!