The Daily Digest
Thursday Oct. 22, 2026
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat;
if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.
Proverbs 25: 21
A Wesleyan Way of Living:
I urge believers to “do good to those who hate you” and to “love your enemies” as a reflection of God’s own mercy
John Wesley
Quote of the day
“The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.”
Abraham Lincoln
From Kathryn Russell:
My large crockpot was taken after one of the Wednesday night dinners and I’ve never gotten it back and desperately need it as it’s how I make a lot of dinners throughout fall/winter for my family with our busy schedule. It was also one of my wedding gifts. This is what it looked like.
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PUMPKIN PATCH
Stop by and say hello and pick up a pumpkin or two and please help spread the word to your family, friends and neighbors.
Prices for the pumpkins range from $1 to $8 for gounds & smaller pumpkins. Larger pumpkins are priced by size.
Hours of operation are from 11:30am-7:30pm everyday thru Saturday October 31st
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The theme for the last Wednesday supper this month is Soup for Pastor Appreciation Month! The church kitchen will provide a roasting pan full of chili, and a bunch of cornbread.
The congregation is invited to bring crock pots of soup, salads, sandwiches, or desserts! In recent months, we’ve barely had enough food to feed the everyone who is present. If you can, please bring something to share.
First Steps Fellowship will be having an interest meeting Sunday October 25th after church in the nursery. This is a group hoping to reach expecting parents and parents of young children (biological, foster, adoptive, kinship, doesn’t matter we welcome all). I am hoping to get a lot of input from the group members about the direction it takes, so stay tuned for more specifics!
Bishop's Gathering 2026
Join Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett and special guest Craig Robertson for the Bishop's Gathering on Monday, November 9th at Christ Church UMC in Charleston.
Click HERE to read more.
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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
This will be presented at the Wednesday night dinner on October 28th.
Calling men to come out this Saturday morning to help with the carshow. We will be meeting at 8am to help put together goody bags to be given out to those who register their cars as well as setting up for the Carshow. Your help would greatly appreicated.
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.
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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 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
Deuteronomy 34: 1-12
Psalm 90:1-6,13-17
Acts 10:44-48
Matthew 22:34-46
Question: What catastrophe did Joseph predict by interpreting the Pharaoh’s dream?
Answer: A severe, seven-year famine.
Question: When Saul conquered the Amalekites, what person did he keep as a prisoner instead of killing like God said to?
5320 Frontier Drive
Cross Lanes, WV
Church Office is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-3:00
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