Stout Memorial United Methodist Church 3329 Broad Street | Parkersburg | West Virginia | 26104 www.stoutmemorial.org | (304) 428 - 1179 | stoutmemorial@gmail.com September 13, 2026 - Traditional Service 10:45AM 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 16th Sunday After Pentecost September 13, 2026 Welcome and Announcements Rev. Helen R Oates Prelude “Onward, Christian Soldiers” arr. Turner Bonnie Leonhart Choral Introit “Now I Have Everything” Chancel Choir Words and Music by Charlie Yandell and David Ingles Call to Worship Wes Bargeloh I will sing to the Lord, for an overflowing victory! Horse and rider he threw into the sea! The Lord is my strength and my power; he has become my salvation. Hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah UMH 127 Opening Prayer Wes Bargeloh Mighty, water-dividing God, you made sure the way of the Israelites was safe. You allowed them to cross on dry ground. They were witnesses of your power. So lead us through the waters of reconciliation. Bathe us in your grace so that we will be more forgiving, even seventy times seven. In the name of Jesus the Christ we pray, Amen. Old Testament Lesson Exodus 14:19-31 Service of Christian Baptism see insert Mission Moment House of the Carpenter in Wheeling 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 “Spirit, Shine on Us” Chancel Choir Arranged by Lloyd Larson Gospel Lesson Matthew 18:21-35 Sermon “Fill It Up!” Offertory “Aria for Flute” arr Ritter 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. Doxology UMH 94 Prayer of Dedication Merciful Deliverer, you part the waters when we feel trapped and forgive debts too great to repay. In the face of fear and brokenness, you lead us with compassion and grace. May the gifts we bring today reflect our deep gratitude for your mercy. Use them to bring hope and joy to others. Amen. Hymn Freely, Freely UMH 389 Benediction Postlude Let There Be Peace on Earth Bonnie Leonhart Congregational Appreciation The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God by Dottie Bibbee Enoch in celebration of Bob Enoch’s 80th Birthday The Altar Guild has partnered with Dudley Florist to provide our altar flowers. Two types of arrangements are available at $30 or $40 per vase depending on what the individeual wants regarding amount of flowers, colors, etc. For more information, contact the church office. There are new sponsorship forms on the Welcome Table in the Gathering Space. Our Mission: Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the World Grace that leads to Forgiveness We are cleansed, inspired, redeemed, and formed by grace that we may be God’s agents of grace. Grace holds boundaries while extending forgiveness when boundaries are crossed. Grace tells the truth without shaming others. Grace recognizes that we all have gifts and strengths that benefit the community and finds ways for us to work collectively rather than in competition. All of this and more is made possible by grace and, by extension, forgiveness. Discipleship Resources