The Daily Digest

Jerry Meadows

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Friday Oct. 23, 2026

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:1

A Wesleyan Way of Living:

“A faith that does not produce holiness is a faith that has failed to reach its intended divine purpose.”

John Wesley

Quote of the day

“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”

Corrie ten Boom

Chair Exercise today in the Fellowship at 9am.

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 gourds & smaller pumpkins. Larger pumpkins are priced by size.

Hours of operation are from 11:30am-7:30pm everyday thru Saturday October 31st

The Wednesday supper for next week that was to feature soup is being CANCELED due to a scheduling conflict. There will be no dinner in October. Our November dinner will be the week BEFORE Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 18.

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!

Calling men to come out tomorrow morning to help with the car-show. We will be meeting at 8am to put together goody bags to be given out to those who register their cars as well as setting up for the car-show. Your help would greatly appreicated.

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

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