The Daily Digest

Jerry Meadows

3 days ago

4 min read

Monday Oct. 19, 2026

“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

Matthew 22: 37-39

A Wesleyan Way of Living:

For as long as love takes up the whole heart, what room is there for sin therein?

John Wesley

Quote of the day

"Not everyone is your brother or sister in the faith, but everyone is your neighbor, and you must love your neighbor."

Timothy Keller

PUMPKINS EVERYWHERE!

THE PUMPKIN PATCH IS IN FULL SWING!

The Pumpkin Patch is open and volunteers are waiting to serve you. Stop by and say hello and pick up a pumpkn or two and spread the word that Pumpkins have landed on the lawn of Cross Lanes UMC.

Prices for the pumpkins range from $1 to $8 for gounds & smaller pumpkins. Larger pumpkins are priced by size.

Hey there supporters! Here is our slightly bigger than usual food pantry needs list for October 2026:

Jiffy Mix (cornbread, blueberry, etc...)

Rice a Roni (that San Francisco treat)

Stove Top stuffing - any flavor

Mac and Cheese - we are actually out!

Canned peas

Baked beans

Saltine crackers

Pancake syrup

Hunts spaghetti sauce (in the can)

As always "we thank you for your support" (some of us "older" folks will get the reference).

Cross Lanes Baptist Church , Fairview Church - Cross Lanes WV , Cross Lanes United Methodist Church , Community Chapel, Baber Agee Church, Living Hope Church , Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, Cross Lanes Church of Christ, Andy Shamblin

As you may or may not know, October is Pastor Appreciation Month. SPRC would like to say thank you," We are organizing a special appreciation effort. A handwritten card, gift card, treat, or any other offering would be appreciated. Please give to Pam Pulliam, leave in the office with Pam's name, or send to the Church; 5320 Frontier Drive

Cross Lanes, WV 25313.

This will be presented at the Wednesday night dinner on October 28th.

Everything Pumpkin Festival will be held in conjunction with the Pumpkin Patch on next 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.

The United Methodist Women are seeking Bakers for their upcoming Craft Show in November. Details below.

We are gearing up for our upcoming bake sale in conjunction with craft day, and we would love your help to make it a sweet success!

The event will take place on November 7, and we are currently looking for generous volunteers to donate homemade goodies.

Whether you are a master baker or make a mean trail mix, all contributions are greatly appreciated

Details for Drop-off:

What to bring: Cookies, brownies, muffins, pies, caramel corn, trail mix, or any other sweet treats!

When: Drop-offs are welcome Monday through Thursday 10:00-3:00, November 6th between 9:00-11:00 am or 6:00-7:00 pm or 7th before 9:00 am. You may bake early and freeze them in the church’s freezer. Please mark it "bake sale".

Please note: If possible, kindly label items that contain common allergens (like nuts). You may bag items that will sell for $1 per bag. Example, 2 nice size cookies, large brownie, baggie of trail mix.

Any questions, see Pam Pulliam. pamela.pulliam55@gmail.com

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. Contact the Church office for information.

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