14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill," and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? 17 So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.

                                                                                                                                                  James 2:14-17(NRSV)
Outreach Ministries at Canaan are inspired by the social gospel witness of Jesus, which calls on us to love kindness, do justice and walk humbly with our God. Faithful response to sensitive issues of social concern is reflected in a variety of ministries through leadership and organized activities. We strive to provide understanding, method and opportunity to participate and respond in ways that make a difference in the lives of many based on Jesus' model of compassionate caring and justice in keeping with the Mission and Social Creed of the United Methodist Church.   Canaan believes strongly in radical hospitality to all who visit Canaan for worship and ministries.  We host many ministry teams en route to ministries across West Virginia and across the country.  If you would like more information contact the office at 304-342-6553.

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