The Daily Digest

Jerry Meadows

Sep 30

4 min read

Wednesday Sept. 30, 2026

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Proverbs 30: 5

A Wesleyan Way of Living:

Faith is the divine evidence whereby the spiritual man discerneth God, and the things of God.

John Wesley

Quote of the day

"Putting our faith in Christ is not about trying harder; it means transferring our trust away from ourselves and resting in him."

Timothy Keller

There will be no Bible study tonight due to the Celebration of Life for Phillip.

Wednesday Night Dinner: Phillip's WVU Tail Gate party

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

Tonight'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.

JOIN US!

CLUMW Craft Day PLANNING Meeting

SUNDAY, OCT. 4TH

In the CLUMC Fellowship Hall

After the 10am Worship Service.

For anyone who wants to help in any way to plan, volunteer, or support this event that helps raise funds for mission work.

NOTE: CRAFT DAY IS SATURDAY, NOV. 7TH 9AM - 2PM

BUT We will need helpers several days/evenings prior to and after to prepare, bake, and then clean up and also, during the event.

We have things to do for those who are able to physically help, financially support acquiring supplies for the concessions, Bake for the Bake Sale, Donate Craft Items,

and most importantly, keep this event and those who are preparing for and those who will be coming to our building to share in the event, in your prayers.

This event, for close to 30 years, has been an opportunity to open our doors to the community. We would love to continue this tradition with your help.

We will have a light lunch as we meet this Sunday.

Questions?

Call or text Suellen at 304-415-3194 or Pam Pulliam, Meghan Scarberry, Jane Dellinger or Shelby Ludle.

*Please make sure you are spreading the word about Craft Day! We are still accepting Applications from Crafters.

Applications are in the stands in the hallway near Karen's office, the back of the Sanctuary, and online.

Take a printed form or use the QR Code to print your own.

Just make sure your Completed Application and Rental Fee are paid / received by Nov. 1, 2026.

Don't miss out on the fun!

Mark your calendars! Tell your friends, coworkers, neighbors and family to plan to stop by on Nov. 7^th for crafts, food, baked goods, health fair info and some laughs and smiles!

THANK YOU so much for your support!!

Suellen Bottorf

304-415-3194

ishop247@hotmail.com

Rev. Nick Schindler carrying a 75 pounds cross across the United States.

Rev. Nick carrying the 75-pound cross thru Cross Lanes.

The United Methodist Men are opening up their October meeting to the whole church. Speaker will be Rev. Nick Schindler. Rev. Schindler has carried a 75 pound wooden cross across the United States for the past two years. (read information about Nick below).

The meeting will begin with a dinner at 6pm and then Rev. Schindler will be speaking about his journey across the United States. The men ask that you let one of the officers know if you plan to attend so that they can order enough food. Dinner will be $10 each and that covers the meal and the program.

Pastor Nick Schindler is a well-known individual who spent two years walking across the United States carrying a 75-pound wooden cross to advocate for the homeless and share a message of faith. He will have the 75 pound cross with him, so that you if would like to touch it or hold it, you may.

Details of the Journey The Mission:

Pastor Nick Schindler carried the heavy cross from Oregon to the White House in Washington, D.C., to raise awareness for affordable housing and support for unhoused people.

Personal Backstory: Schindler experienced homelessness and addiction in his youth before his faith helped him turn his life around.The Cross: His wooden cross weighed 75 pounds and was carried without a wheel.

Other Notable Cross-Carriers While Schindler completed a high-profile walk recently, other individuals have famously undertaken similar pilgrimages across America and the world over the decades:

Arthur Blessitt: Known for holding the Guinness World Record for the longest walk, Blessitt carried a 12-foot cross through nearly every nation on Earth over several decades starting in 1968 before passing away in January 2025.

Gregory Jones: Another pilgrim who began walking across America carrying a cross in 2019 to share the gospel.Arthur Blessitt Evangelistic Association.

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

Growing in Love of God and Neighbor:

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