The Daily Digest

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

Answer: It got caught in a tree.

Jerry Meadows

Sep 18

2 min read

Updated: 3 days ago

Friday Sept. 18, 2026

Everyone who calls

on the name of the Lord will be saved.

Acts 2: 21

A Wesleyan Way of Living:

Trust God’s character and promises, even in trials.

John Wesley

Quote of the Day:

“Learn to take sin seriously-be on guard against it and resist its tug, fight its power. But most of all learn to take the Holy Spirit seriously, calling on Him to help you overcome sin's power and live a holy and godly life.”

Billy Graham

The United Methodist parsonage in New Haven, WV was flooded. Basement has been cleaned out, but cabinets and wallboard need to be removed and placed on the curb. Please contact me ASAP if you are able to assist. Work could be done today, Saturday daytime or Sunday afternoon or some time next week.

Pastor Jim McCune

Disater Response Ministries Coordinator

West Virginia Conference United Methodist Church

PO Box 2313

Charleston, WV 25328

304-813-1274

Baby Love Pantry will be open today!!

Sept.4th. 10:30 - Noon

Free Diapers and Wipes and some types of Formula.

Drive thru at Cross Lanes United Methodist Church upper parking lot.

Wednesday Night Dinner: Phillip's WVU Tail Gate party

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

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.

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

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

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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