Crosswinds Newsletter
November 3, 2021 - Volume 589
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This past Sunday we celebrated the paying off of the Family Life Center, along with two other notes. On paper, it looks like we eliminated over $600,000 in debt, but the day represented so much more. We have been through so much as a church to get to this point. In the tougher times, we came together as a church. We called upon the Lord, and He was so faithful to us. We trusted and stepped forward in faith. Now here we are! And to think that we will now be able to take the $6,650 per month that would have been going to service debt and put that into life changing ministry. That is exciting!
It would be impossible to acknowledge everyone who contributed to make this happen. Over the years, people have stepped up to help lead the church toward this day. You invested sweat, tears, and financial resources to get us here. Thank you for all that each of you has done. You have proven why the church is so important. We can do far more together than we ever could apart!
I also want to remind you that we will be bringing the stewardship series “Gospel-Shaped Generosity” to a close this Sunday, November 7th. We have charged you with praying about what the Lord is calling you to give in 2022 in regard to your time, talent, and financial treasure. The pledge cards we have given out allow you to be intentional in praying and choosing how God wants to be at work through you in the next year.
On Sunday, we will have a time in each service when we will bring the pledge cards forward as an act of worship. You can also turn them in to the church office at any time during the week, or you can mail it to FUMC Midlothian at 800 South 9th St., Midlothian, TX 76065. If you prefer to give online, you may submit an online pledge card by clicking the button below. Thank you for prayerfully considering your response. I cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store for us in our future!
Pastor Brady Johnston
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To view more photos from Celebration Sunday, please scroll down to the bottom of the newsletter or visit our Facebook page. You do not need a Facebook account to view our page.
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Daylight Savings Time Ends
Sunday, November 7th
Set your clocks back an hour Saturday night.
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Sing in the Christmas Cantata
December 19th at 8:30 AM
Rehearsing Now!
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Calling all adults and youth that like to sing!
Please consider joining us to perform in our annual Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 19th during the 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service. Rehearsals are Wednesday nights at 6 PM in the choir room. Please join us! If you have questions, please click Paul Martin to send an email.
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It's almost time for Advent in a Box 2021! We have put together 4 weeks of interactive, fun-filled, faith-infused Christ-centered experience for your family. It's important to turn our eyes to the meaning behind the season and help each other enjoy holiday celebrations built upon the hope and truth of Christ.
In each box, you will find a way to celebrate each week of Advent with scripture, activities, games, and crafts to do with your family. Everything is provided except for common household items. We have 100 boxes available (at no cost) to our families, please sign up to secure your box. Please note, we have only one box per family available.
Our prayer for you during this season of anticipation and waiting for the coming of Christ is for God to reveal Himself to each of you and for your family to experience the welcoming and arrival of the King of Kings! May you be richly blessed this Advent season and enjoy time growing together as a family!
Pick up for your box will be announced at a later date and you will receive an email as we get closer to Advent. If your box is not picked up within 5 days of the pickup date, it will be given to another family on our waiting list. Thank you!
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We have some opportunities to serve on the Audio Visual (AV) team and in the By The Well band. The band specifically needs help with drums, guitar and piano. However, if you are interested in performing with the BTW band, please contact us, no matter the area your talent. |
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The AV team needs help running slides, sound, OBS (online broadcasting system) and help moderating in both the 8:30 Traditional and the 11 Contemporary services. No experience is necessary. We will train you!
Please consider serving in worship! We are flexible and able to work with your schedule.
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November 5th-6th: Glen Lake Bible Camp - Registration Closed
November 12th: GGP Fall Program
November 14th: All Saints Sunday
November 28th: Advent Begins
December 5th: Christmas ADVENTures
December 15th: Community Christmas Caroling
December 19th: Christmas Cantata
December 24th: Christmas Eve Services
See weekly information below.
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Godly Play Children's Worship gathers during 8:30 and 11 AM worship services. Elementary age children are invited to go with our Children's Ministry Team to worship together in the Fellowship Hall. Of course, children are always welcome to stay with their parents throughout worship.
Sunday School Classes meet between services from 9:45-10:45 AM. If your class is meeting and is not listed below, please ask your class leader to email Mary Beth's with class information. Thank you!
+Children's Sunday School Classes, Sanctuary building, various rooms
+Youth Sunday School Classes, FLC upstairs, Jr. High & Sr. High rooms
+Bill Theiss Fellowship Class, FLC room 109, led by Margie Faulkner
+Adult Bible Class, FLC room 110, led by Mary Ellen Humphrey
+Upper Room Class, FLC room 201, led by Sandra Hill
+Open Door Class, FLC room 107, led by Bill Bullinger
+Servant's Hands, FLC room 204, led by Carol Lee
Men's Monday Night Bible Study meets Monday nights from 7-8:30 PM in the Sanctuary Building Workroom. The study is coordinated by Don Garret.
April's Bible Study meets Wednesday's at 6:30 PM in FLC. Study Topic: “In the Company of Jesus”
Choir meets each Wednesday at 6 PM. Bell Choir meets Mondays 6-7 PM. If you are interested in joining Choir or Bell Choir, please contact church office or Paul Martin.
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.
Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 AM - 4 PM and Friday 8 AM - 12 PM.
Worship Together
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Sunday, November 7th
Hope Through the Spirit-filled New Life
Romans 8:1-17
8:30 & 11 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 Groups
have resumed and meet during
Wednesday Night Live
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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New Prayer Requests:
Larry Koch - heart 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, 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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Men, Women and Children (with the help of an adult), if you'd like to thank the church in the newsletter and/or become a part of the Prayer/Card ministry, please send an email to Joy Price. Thank You.
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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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Celebration Sunday Pictures |
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Senior Pastor: Rev. Brady Johnston
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FUMC Midlothian | 972-775-3993
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8 AM - 4 PM
Friday 8 AM - 12 PM
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