The Daily Digest
Saturday Oct. 3, 2026
And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’
Matthew 25: 40
A Wesleyan Way of Living:
"God is so great that He communicates greatness to the least thing that is done for His service."
John Wesley
Quote of the day
If God called us to a task, He will then qualify us for the job.
Jack Hyles
145th Annual Assembly of the West Virginia Council of Churches
American Christian or Christian in America? Faithfully Following Jesus in a Time of Idolatry and Division Monday, November 16, 2026 Charleston, West Virginia Registration is now open! Join clergy, church leaders, and people of faith from across West Virginia for a timely day of learning, worship, conversation, and fellowship as we explore the challenge of Christian Nationalism and consider what faithful Christian witness looks like in our divided times. Learn more HERE.
UNITED METHODIST MEN'S MEETING THIS MONTH OPENED TO EVERYONE
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The United Methodist Men are opening up this month's meeting to the 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 on Thursday October 8th. The menu for the evening will be: Baked steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad, green beans, and triple brownies for dessert. Sweet tea to drink. After the meal Rev. Schindler will be speaking about his journey across the United States.
It is very important that you let either Jerry Meadows, John Fleek or Jay Ripley
know if you plan to attend so that enough food maybe ordered. Dinner will be $10 each and that covers both 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.
UNDIE SUNDAY /MONTH
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Everything Pumpkin Festival will be held in conjunction with the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 24 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. The festival will include carnival games, fall photo opportunity, food trucks, pumpkin sales & announcing today, "The Pumpkin Bake Sale."
We are asking CLUMC members to donate bakery items that are made from pumpkin. The Pumpkin Bake Sale can include pumpkin fudge, pumpkin roll, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin cookies. These are just a few suggestions. Items can be made ahead of time and placed in the Church kitchen freezer. If you put in the freezer, please let a member of the Hospitality Committee know in advance.
Remember, all proceeds go toward the mission and ministries of CLUMC. Any and all donations are appreciated. For more details and questions please contact Kathy Johnson at (304) 545-5268.
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
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. Contact 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.
Scripture for Study
Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Acts 4:5-12
Matthew 21:33-46
Ma 18: 21-35
Question: When God showed Abram the stars in the sky, what did he promise?
Answer: That Abram would have more descendants than the number of stars.
Question: Who was Abram’s handmaid?
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Cross Lanes, WV
Church Office is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-3:00
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