Crosswinds Newsletter
July 8, 2020 I Volume 522
A Word from the Pastor
The church food drive for Manna finished up this past Sunday evening. I want to say a huge thank you to you for making it such a success. We have more food than I ever imagined. I don’t know how to quantify how much we received, but you can tell by the picture that we packed out one of our Sunday school rooms. This food will go a long way to meeting the additional needs in Midlothian. 

The church is called to be an extension of Jesus’ hands to the world. We have been entrusted with the ministry that Christ began. While we may not be able to feed more than 5,000 people with a few fish and a handful of bread, we can pool our resources and to far more together than we could ever do alone. This food drive is evidence of that and what Jesus is able to do through His church.
I want to close with a prayer from Saint Teresa of Avila. 

“Christ has no body on earth but yours,
No hands but yours,
Not feet but yours,
Yours are the eyes through which 
Christ’s compassion for the world is to look out; 
Yours are the feet with which He is to go about doing good;
And yours are the hands with which He is to bless us now.” 

Blessings,
Pastor Brady  
Red Cross Blood Drive
THIS SUNDAY
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!





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. More info at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.

Let’s Intentionally save lives together!
Pastor Brady is on Vacation!
Pastor Brady is on vacation from July 7th - 14th. During this time, please contact Pastor April or the church office if you need assistance.
Annual Church Wide Garage Sale Cancelled
Due to the current situation with COVID-19, we regret to announce that the annual August Church-Wide Garage Sale has been cancelled this year.
Creation Kids Links:

Stay connected in Creation Kids Children's Ministry!  Follow us on our Facebook page, Creation Kids page , and our Instagram page, @ creationkidsfumcmidlo , to keep up with resources for connection. For more information, email Keelee Allen at  keeleea@fumcmidlo.org .
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.
If you have any questions, please email Tatiana at tatiana.jordan1@yahoo.com .
Weekly Discipleship Video
Week 6 - "The Book of Mark" Series, Verses 8:22-10:52
Read Mark 8:22-26
I wonder how you are growing in your understanding of Jesus?

Read Mark 9:2-13
I wonder how you are listening to Jesus?

Read Mark 9:14-37
Be honest; are you engaged in prayer (power and faith-filled) prayer?
Close by practicing that kind of prayer.
Daily Encouragement Videos are available on our webpage at Daily Encouragement and on our FUMC Facebook page.
WayPoint is a guide to help you grow and expand upon the scriptures we are studying. Available at Waypoint and FUMC Facebook .
Worship  Live  Sunday Mornings on Facebook
Recorded worship services can be found on our website, Facebook page and Youtube channel.
Prayer Requests
New
Jackie Koch - surgery in Houston
Laurie Huber and Family - death of her brother
Kathy Berg and Family - death of her brother

 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
Thank You for Your Generosity
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!
Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!
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