Crosswinds Newsletter
November 4, 2020 I Volume 539
A Word from the Executive Pastor
As the second sermon of the series addresses finding joy this coming Sunday and the final pumpkin patch sales numbers are being tallied, the advent season is just around the corner! And this time, we’ve got something big planned...something that we can share with our congregation and with the local community that celebrates Advent and the Christmas Story one precious moment at a time. 

Mark your calendars for the Drive-Thru Christmas ADVENTure! on Wednesday, December 2nd from 6-8 PM.

Children and adults, our in-person and online congregations, and those in our local community are all invited to join us as we celebrate Advent, a season when Christians begin to prepare for the arrival of the baby who will change the world. We are so excited to share those preparations with our community. What must we do to ready the world for such a change? 

This will be an event to behold, one that will draw everyone’s attention to the reason for season. Stay tuned for more information...

Hope to see you there.

Pastor April
Nursery and Early Childhood
Infant Through Pre-K is Now Open
We are excited to slowly open children's ministry! Our first step is offering Nursery and Early Childhood care (infant through pre-k), during our Sunday morning worship services. Elementary age children will need to stay with their family in worship at this time.

If you would like your child/children to attend, please note the following:

  • Drop-off starts15 mins prior to the beginning of service and ends once service begins.
  • Check-in will be located in Hallway #2 of the main building. 
  • Please do not send any bottles, cups, or food with your child/children. Bring only what is essential in their diaper bags. 
  • There are more policy details on our Creation Kids Webpage. Please review our entire policy there before bringing your children on Sunday mornings.

If you have any questions, please contact Keelee Allen at keeleea@fumcmidlo.org. Thank you and we are looking forward to seeing our kids and hearing their laughter, insight, and singing in our hallways once again!
Worship Together November 8
"Finding Joy"
James 1: 1-4
8:30 AM Traditional
11 AM Contemporary
Pumpkin Patch 2020
It was a record-breaking year in the Pumpkin Patch. We are excited to announce that for the first time ever, we SOLD OUT OF PUMPKINS!!!  Thank you to everyone one helped organize, unloaded, worked a shift, bought pumpkins and donated this year! Thank you for supporting Youth Missions and those our youth will be able to serve through the funds raised at the Pumpkin Patch. We are beyond grateful for our church and community who continues to support us and our missions. We are so incredibly blessed!!
We made $28,045 in sales, nearly $9,816 in profit,
$780 in donations and
over $10,596 goes to
Youth Missions!!
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.
Junior High and Senior High Youth Group meets Wednesday nights 6:30 - 8 PM in the FLC. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Brady.

Stay connected in FUMC Midlo Youth Ministries! 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, text @7b2dff6 to the number 81010.
Weekly Discipleship Video
PLEASE NOTE: We do not have a new video this week. Pastor Brady would like to encourage groups focus on prayer and sharing. We are posting a repeat of the "Prayer" video.
“David's Prayer"
Psalm 51:1-19
Psalm 51:1-2
I wonder how confession of sin fosters a deeper life with God?
Psalm 51:3-19
I wonder what you can take from this to apply to your life with God?
Additional Discipleship Videos are available on our Discipleship Playlist on YouTube as well as our Discipleship Webpage.
WayPoint is a daily guide to help you grow and expand upon the scriptures we are studying. WayPoints are available at Waypoint and FUMC Facebook.
Prayer Requests
New
Harvey Wadsworth - hospital
Sandra Beesley - hospital
David Swiedom Family - death of David
Jay Monson (son of cousin of Jula Hill) - hospital/surgeries
Peggy Mathis - eye health issues
Kevin Mathis - health issues

Continuous Prayer
Jeline Pegram, Raymond & LaFerne Cuddy, Karen Wilson, Dorothy Wares, George & Dee Culps, Dave Swiedom, Don Lish, Rodger Keyes, John Lowe, Chelsea Peel, God's Garden Preschool

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, Matthew Watford
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 and first responders around the world, our church, our pastors, the staff, church members, visitors, and Midlothian community
To Pat's Church Family,
The family of Pat Lewis would like to thank you for the many cards, beautiful flowers, delicious food and kind expressions of sympathy shown following her passing. Your support at this difficult time was very much appreciated and a great comfort to all the family.
Kim Lewis
Bob & Keri Emerson

To My Church Family,
I am humbled and overwhelmed at the outpouring of sympathy for my brother, Charles Webb. Your cards and phone calls were greatly appreciated. It is indeed a blessing to be part of such a loving church.
Jerrie Dickey & Terry Webb

NOTE: If you (men, women, children) would like to be a part of the prayer/card ministry, please contact JOY
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!
Church Staff
Senior Pastor: Rev. Brady Johnston
Executive Pastor: Rev. Dr. April Fehler
Children's Director: Keelee Allen
God's Garden Preschool Director: Michelle Coffin
Traditional Worship Leader: Paul Martin
Contemporary Worship Leader: Jason Westbrook
Organist: Laurie Duke
Administrative Assistant: Mary Beth Mayo
Media Director: Valerie Dick
Facilities Director: Matt Sanders 
Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!
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