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 29

2 min read

Tuesday Sept. 29, 2026

The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.

Psalm 29: 11

A Wesleyan Way of Living:

"Even in the greatest afflictions, we ought to testify to God, that, in receiving them from his hand, we feel pleasure in the midst of the pain, from being afflicted by Him who loves us, and whom we love."

John Wesley

Quote of the day

"Christ alone can bring lasting peace - peace with God - peace among men and nations - and peace within our hearts."

Billy Graham

Backpack Volunteers will be meeting this morning at 10am.

Cub Scout Pack 68 meets at Cross Lanes United Methodist Church, on Tuesday nights from 6:30 - 7:30pm. Cubs Scouts are for Boys and Girls Grades K-5 (5-10 years old) and able to join the summer they are about to start kindergarten. Cub Scout Pack 68 is in Shawnee District, of the Buckskin Council.

Tuesday Bible Study - 12noon

Join Zoom Meeting

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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.

Tomorrow night's dinner being sponsored by the United Methodist Men will be a WVU tailgate party in honor of our late custodian, Phillip.

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

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

Volunteer forms are available in the church office during church 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

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