Crosswinds Newsletter
June 30, 2021 - Volume 572
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A Word from the Executive Pastor |
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For those of you who have not heard, we have completed the sale on the first of two parsonages: 420 Meadowcrest Court. The sale closed Tuesday, June 22nd at a final sales price of $305k, approximately $5,000 more than we asked for. After the loan balance of just over $32k, the closing costs of about $21k and almost $4k in repairs, we netted $248,515.44. Once this is applied to the balance of the Family Life Center note which is currently $398,761.42, the remaining principal will be reduced to just over $150k. We hope to put the second parsonage on the market within the first week of July. Keep those prayers coming as we continue with our plans to payoff the note on the Family Life Center… once and for all!
Our sermon series “To Walk on Water” continues this Sunday. Through the lens of the Parable of the Three Servants in Matthew 25:14-30, we will look at the importance of using our spiritual gifts to get us out of the comfort of our “boat” and bring us closer to God. Hope to see you there!
Blessings,
Pastor April
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United Mission Week, July 11-15
with FMC of Mansfield
HELP! SEVERAL adult volunteers from FUMC Midlothian are needed to help throughout the week!
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Church Office Closed July 5th |
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We will observe the July 4th holiday on Monday, July 5th. Our offices will be closed July 5th and reopen on Tuesday, July 6th. |
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"In His Steps"
Israel Tour 2022
If you’re interested in going with the church to visit the Holy Land in 2022, now is the time to reach out. We will be travelling with FUMC Weatherford and spots are beginning to fill up. Deposits are refundable up to August. For more information, email Fred Smith at FrederickMsmith77@gmail.com.
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Part-time Financial Administrator Needed |
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FUMC Midlothian seeks a part time financial administrator, working an average of 25 hours per week. While the work schedule is flexible and working from home is permitted, office hours at church are required. Experience with Quickbooks is required for both payroll and bookkeeping. Contact Dr. April Fehler at aprilf@fumcmidlo.org or click on full job description for more information. Please help us spread the word by liking and sharing the job post on Facebook!
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Part-time Early-Childhood Care Workers Needed |
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Come join our Early Childhood Care Team where you will be serving children, infants through not yet in Kindergarten. Your primary purpose is to provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to the children while at our Church, ages 0-5 years in a clean environment. This is a part time (4-8 hours) weekly position with opening on Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights (during the school year), and other as needed childcare for various ministry events. Email Keelee Allen, Children's Minister, or go to fumcmidlo.org/job-opportunities for more information.
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FUMC Lake Day
Sunday, July 18, 1-10 PM
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June 16th-July 21: Soul Fires for Youth, Wednesday evenings
July 5th: Church office closed in observance of Independence Day
July 6th-July 29th: GGP Summer Program (TWTH)
July 11th-15th: Youth United Mission Week, partnered with FUMC Mansfield
July 18th: Lake Day at Lynn Creek Park, 12-10 PM, Joe Pool Lake
August 8th: Youth and Children's Sunday School begins
August 15th: Backpack Blessings
August 29th: Godly Play begins
August 30 & 31st: Meet the Teacher for GGP
September 1st: GGP Fall Begins
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Discipleship Bands meet at various times throughout the week. New Discipleship Bands can form at any time! For more information, please contact the church office.
Children's Church meets during both services throughout the summer. Children will be released to our Children's Ministry Team early in both services, to go worship in the Fellowship Hall. Of course, children are always welcome to stay with their parents throughout worship.
Adult Sunday School Classes meet between services from 9:45-10:45 AM. Classes that have coNfirmed they are currently meeting are listed below. If your class is meeting and is not listed, please ask your class leader to respond to Mary Beth's email regarding class information. Thank you!
-Bill Theiss Fellowship Class, FLC room 109, led by Margie Faulkner, Book of James
-Adult Bible Class, FLC room 110, led by Mary Ellen Humphrey, "Defined: Who God Says You Are"
-Upper Room Class, FLC room 201, led by Linda Berrey, "Heaven, What Everyone Ought to Know""
Men's Monday Night Bible Study meets Monday nights from 7-8:30 PM in the Sanctuary Building Workroom. Currently they are finishing the Messler study of proverbs and is looking to study the Gospel of John next. The study is coordinated by Don Garret.
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Worship with Us This Sunday
July 4
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“The Tragedy of Unopened Gifts”
Matthew 25: 14-30
Pastor April Fehler
3rd Sermon in Series
8:30 AM Traditional in the Sanctuary
11 AM Contemporary in the FLC
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WayPoints are daily devotionals designed to help us prayerfully engage God’s Word so that we might respond in obedience. We encourage everyone to participate in the WayPoints. They are available at Waypoint and FUMC Facebook.
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Creation Kids Links:
Stay connected in Creation Kids Children's Ministry! Follow us on our Facebook page, Creation Kids, and our Instagram page, @creationkidsfumcmidlo, to keep up with resources for connection. For more information, email Keelee Allen.
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Junior & Senior High Youth Group
will resume in September
Stay Tuned for Summer Events & Ministry
Stay connected in FUMC Midlo Youth Ministries! Follow us on our Youth Facebook page, FUMC Midlo Youth (public) and our Instagram page, @fumcmidloyouth. Youth and Youth parents, join our private Facebook Group, FUMC Midlothian Youth. For Remind 101 for Youth, text @7b2dff6 to the number 81010. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Brady.
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We offer Nursery and Early Childhood Care (infant through pre-k) during our Sunday morning worship services. Please email Keelee with any questions. Thank you!
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Church office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8am to 4pm. Visitors will no longer need to have their temperature checked upon entry since the preschool will not be meeting in the summer and will fall under new State guidelines in the Fall. Masks are welcome and optional.
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New
Cindy Crowell & Family - death of husband Brian
Laurie Duke - surgery - home
Joe Holub (dad of Kim Domke) - surgery
Continuous Prayer
Karen Wilson, Dorothy Wares, George & Dee Culps, Don Lish, John Lowe, Chelsea Peel, Jim Sibley, Peggy Mathis
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
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Dear Church Family,
The past few months have been at times beyond challenging. we give thanks for the grace of God and bear witness to the power of the hands and feet of Jesus sent through our Church, the Prayer Card Ministry, and our blessed extended family of friends and loved ones during this journey. Receiving so many beautiful cards, phone calls, texts, and well wishes of healing and support has been uplifting and appreciated.
Thank you so much.
Dan Powers
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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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Senior Pastor: Rev. Brady Johnston
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