Crosswinds Newsletter
July 1, 2020 I Volume 521
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A Word from the Pastor
Last week, we released a plan to return to in-person corporate worship beginning Sunday, July 19
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. We are planning on hosting two in-person worship services outdoors in our courtyard each week, in addition to the two Sunday services that will remain online. We will meet under some agreed upon guidelines, such as wearing masks and practicing social distancing. The plan has been submitted to the Central Texas Conference office for approval.
I feel like it’s important to remind everyone at this point that this is our plan, but as we have learned with COVID-19, all plans are subject to change. In just a week’s time, the number of COVID-19 cases has increased nearly 28% statewide. As Governor Abbott said, that number is both alarming and unacceptable.
At this time, we are moving forward with our plan to begin hosting in-person worship beginning Sunday, July 19
th
. We are watching the number of COVID-19 cases very closely as we get everything in place to return to worship outdoors.
Please know that your safety is our number one priority. Our plans may need to change if the number of cases continues to increase at this rate. We ask that you continue to pray for the health of our local community and all communities affected by the same concerns as we bravely face the complications of COVID-19 together.
Blessings,
Pastor Brady
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"Drive-Thru" Food Drive
THIS WEEK
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BENEFITTING MANNA HOUSE & THE COMMUNITY OF MIDLOTHIAN
Any non-perishable goods accepted and appreciated!
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Remaining Drop-Off Dates:
Thursday 7/2, 10am-12pm
Sunday 7/5, 5pm-7pm
Specific Items Needed right now:
Condiments
Canned Fruits
Canned Meats
Small Bottles of Vegetable/Canola Oil
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Please bring items to the parking lot on the George Hopper side next to the courtyard during designated hours.
Have your donation ready to grab from the trunk or backseat and we will retrieve your items.
We ask that you stay in your cars as we are practicing social distancing. Thank you for sharing the love of Christ!
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Mark your calendars for three upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives at FUMC Midlothian!
Sunday, July 12th
September 27th
November 22nd
9 AM – 3 PM
If you are healthy and have NOT donated in the past 56 days, please consider donating blood! To make an appointment, visit
www.redcrossblood.org
and enter the sponsor code “fumcmid” or call 1-800-RedCross.
Please click the links below for information before you donate!
BLOOD DONATION REQUIREMENTS
FAQ
WHAT TO DO BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER DONATIONS
POWER RED DONATIONS
Photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card required
Please use RapidPass prior to coming in. Save time by using RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history online before you come to your appointment.
Let’s Intentionally save lives together!
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Housefires - Wednesdays @ 6 PM
Throughout the Summer
Stay connected!
Follow us on our Youth Facebook page,
FUMC Midlo Youth
(public). Youth and Youth parents, join our private Facebook Group,
FUMC Midlothian Youth
(private community). For
Remind 101 for Youth, t
ext
@7b2dff6
to the number
81010.
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Weekly Discipleship Video
Week 5 - "The Book of Mark" Series, Verses 6:6-8:21
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Read Mark 6:6-13 – "Sending the Twelve"
I want you to identify the things we have seen Jesus do so far in Mark’s gospel. And then, I want you to answer the question: What do the things Jesus did say about the things we should be doing?
Read Mark 6:30-44 – "Feeding the 5,000"
I wonder if you are stifled by your perceived limitations or if you trust Jesus to be sufficient, to supply every need for every occasion of service?
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We want to give you a quick update on the
Growing Our Legacy
capital campaign. The campaign was scheduled to come to a close at the end of June 2020. We had planned a big celebration Sunday for June 28th. In light of the challenges of COVID-19, both financial and our ability to meet in-person, the Finance committee voted to extend the Growing Our legacy campaign till the end of September.
We hope this time will allow households some grace in fulfilling their commitments as they are able and that we can celebrate together. The Celebration Sunday is scheduled for September 13th. Save the date!
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WayPoint
is a guide to help you grow and expand upon the scriptures we are studying. Available at
Waypoint
and
FUMC Facebook
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Worship
Live
Sunday Mornings on Facebook
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Recorded worship services can be found on our website, Facebook page and Youtube channel.
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New
Pat Lewis and Family -
death of Troy
Continuous Prayer
Jeline Pegram, Raymond & LaFerne Cuddy, Karen Wilson, Dorothy Wares, George & Dee Culps, Dave Swiedom, Don Lish, Rodger Keyes, John Lowe, Chelsea Peel
COVID-19 Crisis
,
All those who have to make important and wise decisions regarding reopening businesses, churches and all other places.
Military
ARMY - Matt Carroll, Tim Kruettner, Harold Barton, Josh Schenck, Austin Lockwood
NAVY - Matthew Price, Andrew Cantrell, Zachary Tucker, Thomas Shirley
AIR FORCE - J.D. Culps, Andrew Miller
MARINES - Collin Johansen, Josh Dunaway, Seth Allen, Bradley Perez, Elizia Delapaa
NATIONAL GUARD -
Derek Boots
Remember in Prayer
Our world, our country, our community leaders, all our military troops around the world, our church, our pastors, the staff, church members, visitors, and Midlothian community
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Dear FUMC Midlothian,
Thank you so much for choosing me as a recipient to your scholarship! I've been truly lucky to have been brought up in this church and cherish every memory. This will really help out at A&M!
Thanks again,
Travis Domke
To my Church Family
T H A N K S ! for the prayers, cards,calls, and flowers. Thanks for your loving concern in regards to my "untimely fall" and time in the hospital. It will be a slow recovery, so I am praying for patience.
Thanks again.
God's Blessings,
Jackie Correll
To My Church Family,
Thank you for all the prayers, cards and phone calls I received during my recent illness. It was very thoughtful of everyone and all the prayers did help. Results were positive for cancer but doctor said margins were clear.
Blessings to you all,
Carol Dube
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Thank You for Your Generosity
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Thank you for your generosity! We continue to do great ministry as a church because of you and your faithfulness. We encourage you to continue giving to the church's ministry either
by
mailing in your financial gifts or giving online by clicking on the button below. Every gift helps us do greater things for God's Kingdom!
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Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!
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