Crosswinds Newsletter
June 3, 2020 I Volume 517
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Greetings Church,
I have to confess that I’m writing today with a heavy heart. Like many of you, I’m saddened by all that has happened in our country in the last two weeks. While I don't presume to understand everything that happened surrounding George Floyd’s death, I'm saddened by what I saw. I'm saddened by the hurt the African American community feels. I'm saddened by the fear many law enforcement officers and first responders feel as they try to faithfully do their job. I’m saddened for business owners who had just opened their stores again only to be torn apart in riots. In such times, we wonder where we can turn for help.
In Psalm 121, the author asks the same question: “I lift my eyes up to the hills – where does my help come from?” He answers, “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” I believe one fitting response as Jesus’ followers in this tumultuous time is to turn to the Lord in prayer together.
I’m asking you to join me in prayer for…
- our African American brothers and sisters
- our first responders in law enforcement officers
- healing for our nation
I want us to pray because there is power in prayer. God moves when His people join hearts together and cry out to Him. Prayer also has the power to change us, and this might be the most important aspect for us to consider. If we’re honest, all of us have residual prejudices and beliefs that are not aligned with God’s heart. This is why we must draw unto the Lord. We need His grace to give us eyes to see all people as God sees them. We need the love of Christ to be poured out upon us, so that we can have an abundance of love to disperse to a hurting world regardless of any differences we might have.
I invite you to join me each morning for the next week in praying this prayer from the United Methodist Book of Worship.
"Almighty and Merciful God, we know that when we offend another, we offend You. We are aware that we have often allowed the shadow of our hate to cloud our souls, hiding the light from our unseeking eyes. We have said unpleasant and hurtful things to our brothers and sisters when they failed to live up to our expectations. Grant that we might find the spark of love that ever burns within us, the love you have shown to us even when we failed You. Fan the embers of that love until it roars again in flames of love, peace, and reconciliation. Forgive us our sins and help us to forgive those who have sinned against us. Lead us into new life through Your Son Jesus Christ, who died for the sins of all. Amen."
Pastor Brady Johnston
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We will be taking part in communion this Sunday at both services. Please take a moment to gather the resources before the service. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate, just something representative of the bread and a drink such as juice or water. The elements are not as significant as the act of remembering Jesus in Community.
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FaithLab @ Home Family Summer Experience
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BLAST into summer with an EXPLOSIVE family experience like you’ve never had before!
We are providing families an at-home, parent-led summer program. Explore the world of science - from building towers to designing boats - while engaging with the Word of God.
This year, the fun isn’t just for the kids!
With Faith Lab @ Home, families will spend time together memorizing scripture, watching science-themed devotions, and completing a weekly science project. Join us as we explore science and God’s word in our homes. This weekly at-home program mixes Biblical truths with hands-on science for a long-lasting reaction. Simple set up, easy to execute, fun for all ages!
KICKOFF IS JUNE 17TH!!!
Home Supply Kits must be picked up at FUMC Midlothian on JUNE 14th. You will receive an email after registration with all the details for your AWESOME family experience. Click below to register.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY JUNE 12TH.
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Summer Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
8 AM to 4 PM
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Senior Sunday
Slideshow & Thank You
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We want to take a moment to thank everyone that showed love to our Senior Class of 2020!
As you know, it has been a rough year for all Seniors. Yet they were resilient and determined to finish strong and with a smile. If you offered them encouragement on Facebook or celebrated them on Senior Sunday in the caravan, thank you! We also want to offer a special thank you to Laurie Lundberg for organizing the Seniors' information and photos, Tatiana Villalobos for planning the caravan and Andrea Newsom for preparing their gifts. As a staff, we enjoyed getting to spoil our kids a little. Check out pictures from the caravan by clicking on
Senior Sunday Photo Gallery
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Summer programming begins Mid-June!
Please stay tuned for more information!
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
"Book of Mark" Series
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Week 1 - "An Intro to Mark - What It Means To Be A Disciple"
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Read Mark 1:16-20
I wonder what it means to be a disciple of Jesus...
I wonder what you find both compelling and intimidating about the call of the disciples...
I wonder what it says to us today about how we can be learners of Jesus...
I wonder what it means to become like Jesus...
CHALLENGE:
Read the book of Mark in preparation of the discipleship series.
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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
Judy Baird -
eye surgery
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
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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To My Church Family,
I would like to thank the congregation for all their letters, cards, calls and prayers. I am improving rapidly, got my freedom last week so I can drive again and started PT. I’m hoping to be back to normal by the time we get to meet , see and hug again!
Thank you,
Barb Wilde
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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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