The Daily Digest

Jerry Meadows

Oct 26

3 min read

Monday Oct. 26, 2026

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

Matthew 5: 11

A Wesleyan Way of Living:

Condemn no man for not thinking as you think. Let every one enjoy the full and free liberty of thinking for himself. Let every man use his own judgment, since every man must give an account of himself to God. Abhor every approach, in any kind or degree, to the spirit of persecution, if you cannot reason nor persuade a man into the truth, never attempt to force a man into it. If love will not compel him to come, leave him to God, the judge of all.

John Wesley

Quote of the day

"Its better to get smart than to get mad. I try not to get so insulted that I will not take advantage of an opportunity to persuade people to change their minds."

John H. Johnson

The United Methodist Men presented Pastor Brandon with a framed God's thumbprint as a gift for Pastor Appreciation Month. God's thumbprint is made up of one verse from every book of the Bible. Presenting the award to the pastor are: John Fleek VP and Jay Ripley Secretary-Treasurer.

Reminder: No gym activities

Nov 1-Nov 8. Gym floor being

marked for Saturday UMW sale

Tuesday Bible Study - 12noon

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Wednesday Bible Study - 6pm

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We need help putting up the banners for All Saints Day. We are planning on Thursday at 4:00. We will need a couple of people to climb ladders. Please let the office know if you are able to come.

Pamela Pulliam

LAST WEEK FOR THE PUMPKIN PATCH

If you haven't gotten your pumpkins yet you have until Saturday to do so. Saturday will be the last day of the Pumpkin Patch sale. 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.

This Wednesday supper has been CANCELED due to a scheduling conflict. We will be looking for you at our November dinner the week BEFORE Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 18.

Orders are now being taken for the 2026 Christman ornaments being sold by the United Methodist Men. Ornaments are $10.00 a piece and may be ordered by contacting one of the United Methodist Men. Orders will be taken until November 15th. The men thank you for your support.

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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