The Daily Digest
Friday August 14, 2026
He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly.
Proverbs 13:24
A Wesleyan Way of Living:
God does nothing but by prayer, and everything with it.
Quote of the Day:
Be chastened of the Lord … not condemned with the world.
Matthew Henry
Charleston Woman turns 107
Virginia Cadd's 107th birthday is making headlines! Virginia turns 107 yesterday August 13th, and she'd love nothing more than a stack of birthday cards from all over. Cards can be mailed to:
Harmony at Southridge
Attn: Trina Lester
801 Peyton Way
Charleston, WV 25309
Some of you may remember her from the weekly Wednesday night dinners during Pastor Gary's tenure.
The Church Mouse will be having their monthly donation drop-off this Saturday from 9-11 at the church. All donations will be taken by a volunteer at the back of the Church.
The second webinar in The United Methodist Foundation’s Online Academy of Faith and Generosity is happening Monday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Are you wondering how to start or enhance a legacy giving and endowment program for your church or ministry?
Join Jeff Taylor and Kim Matthews for this webinar. Learn what an endowment is and how it can support ministry, who should be involved in creating one, and why a Gift Acceptance Policy is important. Learn how to market legacy giving opportunities and why impact stories are important. Join us for the A to Z of building an endowment program! Lear more about Foundation Webinars and register here.
How May We Pray for You Today?
You may submit your Joys and Concerns online by clicking the button at the top.
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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
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.
Support this blog ministry and the general ministry and mission work of Cross Lanes United Methodist Church. Pleae click the link button at the top to give your offering online.
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
1 Peter 5
Philippians 4
Which human author wrote the most words in the Bible?
Answer: Moses wrote 125,139 words.
Question: In what language was most of the New Testament given?
5320 Frontier Drive
Cross Lanes, WV
Church Office is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-3:00
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