The Daily Digest
Friday Oct. 30, 2026
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night.
Joshua 1:8
A Wesleyan Way of Living:
“True meditation is no other than faith, hope, love, joy, melted down together, as it were, by the fire of God’s Holy Spirit; and offered up to God in secret.
John Wesley
Quote of the day
You will grow by meditating upon the Word of God—that is, by going over it again and again in your thinking until it becomes part of your life.
J. Vernon McGee
Zoom link is: 776 237 5683
Password: Leaders
The gym will not be available the week of Nov 2 thru 8th.
The women will be marking the floor and setting up for the craft sale on Saturday, Nov 7th.
Regular activities will resume on Monday, Nov 9th.
Men of Faith — Our Children Need Our Prayers!
The National Association of Conference Presidents of United Methodist Men (NACP) invites men, women, families, and friends to join our Virtual National Hour of Prayer for Children of the World.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 10:00 AM Local Time
“Let the little children come to me.” — Mark 10:14
Join Christian leaders from across the nation as we unite in prayer for children facing poverty, illness, abuse, violence, homelessness, and uncertainty.
Hear heartfelt prayers from Johnny Walker for vulnerable children (Psalm 82:3–4), Stephanie Powell for healing (Isaiah 53:5), Mesha England for children facing fear and violence (Isaiah 41:10), and other Christian leaders praying for the well-being and spiritual growth of every child.
Men, we especially encourage you to participate! Take time to pray for children in your family, church, community, and throughout the world. Listen as fellow Christian leaders lift their voices in faith, compassion, and hope.
Join us on Zoom:
Meeting ID: 756 005 5522
Passcode: 1225
One Hour. One Faith. One World of Children.
Please invite another brother in Christ, your family, and your church family. Together, let us demonstrate that United Methodist Men are men of prayer, compassion, and action!
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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LAST WEEK FOR THE PUMPKIN PATCH
TWO DAYS LEFT. Tomorrow is the last day to get your pumpkins from the Pumpkin Patch. Please help spread the word.
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-6pm.
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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.
 Homemade Barbecue Sandwiches and WV Hot Dogs with homemade chili and slaw... or plain. Homemade Soups! A BAKE SALE of homemade goodies. (Pies, Cookies, Cakes, brownies) and treats - Peanut Butter Fudge and Chex Mix and more!!! |  |
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
Revelation 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10,22
1 John 3:1-3
Matthew 5
Question: Name any of the 9 Fruits of the Spirit.
Answer: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self Control.
Question: True or False: The opposite of the Fruit of the Spirit are called “the works of the flesh.”
5320 Frontier Drive
Cross Lanes, WV
Church Office is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-3:00
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