The Daily Digest

Jerry Meadows

Aug 20

4 min read

Thursday August 20, 2026

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Galaians 6: 2

A Wesleyan Way of Living:

Reading Christians are growing Christians. When Christians cease to read, they cease to grow.

Quote of the Day

"If you tell your troubles to God, you put them into the grave; they will never rise again when you have committed them to Him. If you roll your burden anywhere else, it will roll back again like the stone of Sisyphus."

Charles Spurgeon

Good morning Cross Lanes Folks!

It’s that time of year again where the veggies from the garden get harvested and put together to make lots of amazing, yummy food!

One of my favorites is salsa!

I love taking the tomatoes and peppers straight out of the garden into the kitchen and combining them with the other ingredients to make something completely different but so amazing.

The church is a lot like this as well. God invites us all in and we come from different places with different gifts and different struggles. Then God puts us all together and makes something beautiful out of it!

I give thanks to God today for his ability to make us one in his son Jesus! Take time to share your love for Christ with someone else today!

Many Blessings!

RevMoll

Baby Love Pantry will be open tomorrow Friday August 21st.

10:30 - Noon

Drive through at Cross Lanes United Methodist Church upper side parking lot.

FREE DIAPERS AND WIPES AND SOME TYPES OF FORMULA.

Please have ID for the adult getting supplies and proof of the baby's existence.

See you tomorrow!!

The Kanawha County Commission is beginning storm damage assessments from yesterday’s widespread flooding.

If you have property damage from flash flooding in Kanawha County on August 16, 2026, please fill out a Weather Damage Survey by clicking here.

If you are unable to fill out the survey, you may call Kanawha County Planning and Development at 304-357-0570 to report damage.

Good Morning:

Our WV Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster has moved into St. Mark United Methodist Church, Charleston (second floor). What remains at the old site in Belle our desks/partitions and a few other items.

We need help to take these apart so that they can be moved much more easily. The only tools you will need to bring are screwdrivers, an adjustable wrench and pliers. We will work at 9:00 AM and hopefully finish by 1:00 PM. (depending on the number of helpers.) This is not heavy or muddy work, but it is essential to finish at this location.

Anyone 12 and older can participate. Please pass the word and let me know at drm@wvumc.org if you can come and help. I hope to see you there.

Jim

Pastor Jim McCune

Disaster Response Ministries Coordinator

West Virginia Conference United Methodist Church

PO Box 2313

Charleston, WV 25328

304-813-1274

Cross Lanes Flood Victims,

If you were flooded or lost power for an extended time and need some assistance with food, please come to the food pantry on Wednesday August 19th. We will provide a three day emergency supply of non-perishable food. The pantry hours are 9:30am to 11:30am. Please bring a valid photo ID and a recent utility bill with your name and address on it for proof of residency. The pantry is located in the back of Living Hope Church at 5345 Big Tyler Road. You must live in our service area.

Seeking Volunteers to serve as Ushers and Liturgists

We are looking for volunteers to serve as ushers and liturgists in our worship services. These roles are a wonderful way to support our church family and help create a welcoming, meaningful worship experience.

If you have a heart to serve, we'd love to have you join us. No special experience is needed--- just a willing spirit and a desire to help.

If you are interested in being a ushers plese contact John Fleek. If you woud like to vounteer to be a liturgist please contact Pastor Brandon.

Thank you for serving!

How May We Pray for You Today?

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To add your request to the Church Prayer chain please contact one of the following:

The Church Office (304) 776-3081 Hours: Monday -Thursday: 9:30-3:00.

Lynette Shaw (304) 546-7047

Jerry Meadows (304) 415-6510 or by ema i l .jwmead@frontier.com

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