The Daily Digest
Saturday Nov. 7, 2026
Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.
1 Thessalonians 4:13
A Wesleyan Way of Living:
“Sleeping in death” is not just about the body’s cessation but about remaining in a state of spiritual insensibility. He urged believers to “awake” — to be awakened by God’s voice — because “the voice of God awakens” the soul from this natural state.
John Wesley
Quote of the day
“Let no man fear to die, we love to sleep all, and death is but the sounder sleep."
Francis Beaumont
PUMPKINS PUMPKINS PUMPKINS
The main sale weeks are over but Cross Lanes United Methodist Church has some pumpkins that still need homes!
We have big ones, small ones, and lots of gourds too!
Everything is by donation only.
The Chancel Choir will begin practicing for their Christmas Cantata, A Christmal Musical, Adore Him, tomorrow after the Morning Worship service.
Bishop's Gathering 2026
Join Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett and special guest Craig Robertson for the Bishop's Gathering Monday, November 9th at Christ Church UMC in Charleston.
Click HERE to read more.
The United Methodist Men will be meeting for their November dinner/meeting this Thursday November 12th at 6 pm. The menu will include: Ham with pineapple, greenbeans, salad, rolls, browines and sweet tea.
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Orders are be taken for the 2026 Christmas ornaments being sold by the United Methodist Men. Ornaments are $10.00 a piece. The men thank you for your support.
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145th Annual Assembly of the West Virginia Council of Churches
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
American Christian or Christian in America? Faithfully Following Jesus in a Time of Idolatry and Division
Monday, November 16, 2026 Charleston, West Virginia
Registration is now open! Join clergy, church leaders, and people of faith from across West Virginia for a timely day of learning, worship, conversation, and fellowship as we explore the challenge of Christian Nationalism and consider what faithful Christian witness looks like in our divided times.
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
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
Psalm 78: 1-7
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13
Question: True or False: When Jesus went to the Temple, he always used his inside voice.
Answer: False. Jesus yelled at money chargers to drive them out.
Question: True or False: Jesus said only big money offerings were important to God.
5320 Frontier Drive
Cross Lanes, WV
Church Office is open Monday-Thursday 9:30-3:00
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