The Daily Digest

Thursday Sept. 17, 2026

“‘In the last days, God says,

    I will pour out my Spirit on all people.

Your sons and daughters will prophesy,

    your young men will see visions,

    your old men will dream dreams.

Acts 2: 17

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A Wesleyan Way of Living:

I continue to dream and pray about a revival of holiness in our day that moves forth in mission and creates authentic community in which each person can be unleashed through the empowerment of the Spirit to fulfill God's creational intentions.

John Wesley

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Quote of the Day:

"Nothing happens unless first we dream."

Carl Sandburg

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Trustess will be meeting tonight at 6:30pm

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Pickleball tonight from 6-8pm

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Wednesday Night Dinner: Phillip's WVU Tail Gate party

Phillip wearing his favorite WVU gear with his great niece, Ivy Jade.

A real WVU tailgate party

Photo courtsey of John Jarrett.

This month's Wednesday night dinner sponsered by the United Methodist Men will be a WVU tailgate party in honor of our late custodian, Phillip, who went home to be with his Lord !

The men are asking that you wear your collegiate gear! The United Methodist Men will provide the hotdogs and hambugers. Please bring your favorite tailgate food to share.

There will be a BIG WVU cake for dessert. Following the meal there will be a Celebration of Life for Phillip.

Click here for Phillip's obituary.

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Volunteers forms may be picked up at the church office during office hours.

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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 email.jwmead@frontier.com

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Growing in Love of God and Neighbor:  

Care for our Homebound CLUMC Friends and Members is important to us. If you have a few moments, you're invited to make a call or send a card to our homebound members. Contct the Church office for information.

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Resources for daily prayer and devotion

• Visit the Upper Room Prayer Wall:

  The Upper Room virtual prayer wall welcomes people from all  around the world who offer prayer every hour of the day.

• Daily Lectionary Readings

• Today's Upper Room Devotion

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Scripture for Study

 Psalm 105:1-6

Acts 2:14-21

Matthew 20:1-16

Matth 18: 21-35

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Question: In what city were Jesus’ followers first called “Christians”?

Answer: Antioch.

Question: When David and Absalom’s armies battled, what happened to Absalom’s hair?

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5320 Frontier Drive

Cross Lanes, WV

Church Office is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-3:00