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Crosswinds Newsletter
February 15, 2023 - Volume 656
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I want to share a couple thoughts about our charge conference meeting last Thursday night. I plan on this being my last article on the subject, but there are a couple of things I want to share.
The desire of our leadership and pastors leading into the charge conference was to prepare our church for the meeting. We wanted people to understand everything that was happening; however, at the charge conference, there were a few surprises. What surprised me was the request for speeches for or against as well as the rule that all voters had to remain in the room until the votes were counted. Previous conversations with our district leadership did not include that information. We thought we would receive an agenda for the charge conference meeting ahead of time, but instead, we received only a verbal explanation of the meeting, which we then communicated to our church.
We tried our best to communicate all of the information that was given to us with you. The bottom line is this: if you were surprised by something that happened, it’s because we were surprised too. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me.
Another point I want to address is the invitation that was extended to those who want to remain UMC. If you feel that you want to remain UMC, come visit with your pastors. We want to walk with you and help you in any way we can.
Finally, I want to say thank you to those who helped out with the charge conference meeting. Our registration and check-in team did a phenomenal job. Beverly said the previous meeting took an hour to check in 120 people. They registered 253 people in 20 minutes. I want to thank our tellers, who were able to work through the votes in a timely manner. I also want to thank our hospitality team and our care ministers. Together, you created an atmosphere of welcome and grace.
Last but certainly not least, I want to thank you, the church. Thank you for being you. The season of discernment wasn’t easy, but we moved through it together. I am humbled by your faithfulness and commitment to model Christ-like love for one another.
Pastor Brady Johnston
Personal note from me, Joy, that I think you will all agree with. Brady thanked us, the church, for moving through the season of discernment with faithfulness and commitment to model Christ-like love for one another. We all thank Brady and April for their outstanding leadership in guiding us through the last few months with information to help us try to make the best decision for our church. We all worked together. THANK YOU, BRADY AND APRIL.
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We invite you to join us as we begin the season of Lent in a special Ash Wednesday service February 22nd. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, prayer and preparation for Easter. Ashes are placed on the forehead in the sign of a cross as a reminder of Christ’s death, the sorrow of our sins and our need for repentance (turning away from sin and towards God).
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Come DISCOVER LENT on Sunday, February 26th from 5-7pm in the FLC. We will celebrate the beginning of Lent with making your own Lent centerpiece, a take home Lent devotional, several other Lent/Easter activities, a short message, and dinner! This is an event for all ages so bring yourself, your neighbors and your entire family to get ready for the mystery and wonder of Easter!!
There is a suggested donation of $10 per family to cover the cost of supplies and food. We ask that you sign up in advance so we can have enough materials for everyone. Click here to sign up for Discover Lent.
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Welcome Josh Snodgrass
Youth Pastor
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We're excited to announce that we have hired Josh Snodgrass to serve as our youth pastor. We found Josh through our national search with Ruke's Search Group. Josh is 28 years old. He is married to Bekah and they have a 1-year-old son named Caleb. Josh currently lives outside of Oklahoma City, where he has served in ministry for the past 3 years.
Josh will begin his position here starting March 6th. Please pray for Josh and his family as they make the transition from Oklahoma to Midlothian in the next month. We are thrilled to have Josh come onboard and to see what the Lord will do through his ministry with us.
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Hosted by FUMC Midlothian! Come out to KIMMEL PARK on PALM SUNDAY, April 2nd, to celebrate Easter! We will have music, age appropriate egg hunts, Jesus centered stations and activities, an ascension bridge hosted by our Boy Scout Troop, and 10,000+ pieces of CANDY!! | |
Help us fill 10,000 eggs! Starting Sunday, we are hosting a candy drive so we can fill thousands of eggs for Praise Hunt in the Park. Please bring individually wrapped candy, to church starting February 19th. Starting early allows us time to pack the 10,000 plastic eggs that we already have. You can also leave candy in bins outside of Keelee's office anytime during the week. No chocolate or peanuts, please. | |
Help serve at Praise Hunt in the Park! We will need a total team of 50 people or more. Slots are available for set up, clean up and of course various roles during the event. We will post the sign up list soon, so mark your calendars and start thinking about how you'd like to serve in this outreach! | |
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We had a great time of fellowship at the annual Chili Cook Off! There were many pots of chili and everything was delicious. The total raised for Vacation Bible School was $1,561 plus another $25 is on its way. Thank you to everyone who participated by cooking, judging, eating and donating and of course, congratulations to the winners!
And now, the winners are…
1st Place: Annie Johnston’s “Heaven Sent Chili”
2nd Place: Andrea Newsom’s “Classic Chili”
3rd Place: Chamberlain Sturgin’s “Y’ling Bling Chili”
Anything Goes: Mary Ellen Humphreys’ “Peanut Butter Fudge”
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Pictured in order from left to right: Annie Johnston, Mary Ellen Humphreys, Chamberlain Sturgin and Andrea Newsom. | |
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February 22: Ash Wednesday, Beginning of Lent
February 26: Discover Lent
March 1: Youth Experience Night
March 3: GGP Three's Tea
April 2: Praise Hunt in the Park, Palm Sunday
April 6: Maundy Thursday
April 7: Good Friday
April 9: Easter
April 28-30: Special Weekend (details coming)
May 28: Pentecost
See weekly information below
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Godly Play Children's Worship gathers during 8:30 and 11 AM worship services throughout the school year. Elementary age children are invited to go with our Children's Ministry Team to worship together. Children are always welcome to stay with their parents throughout worship.
Sunday School Classes meet between worship services from 9:45-10:45 AM.
+Children's Sunday School, Sanctuary building
+Youth Sunday School, FLC upstairs
+Bill Theiss Fellowship Class, FLC 109
+Adult Bible Class, FLC 110
+Upper Room Class, FLC 201
+Open Door Class, FLC 107
+Servant's Hands, FLC 204
+New Horizons Class, FLC 203
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.
Healing Stitches sewing ministry meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 10 AM in the Family Life Center. Fabric donations of 1/2 yard + are welcomed.
Pastor April's Bible Study meets on Wednesdays, from 4:30 - 5:30, "Words from the Cross".
Divorce Care begins Wednesday, February 8th, 6:30-8:00 PM in FLC, Room 203.
Yoga - Balance Within classes meet Thursday mornings. Participants must be registered and come at their selected time. Contact Mary Ellen Humphreys for more information.
Discipleship Groups meet at various times throughout the week. New groups can form at any time! For more information, please contact the church office.
Chancel Choir rehearsals will be Wednesdays from 6-7pm in the choir room.. Email Laurie Duke for information..
God's Garden Preschool follows the MISD school calendar and is only open on MISD classroom days. GGP hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, during the school year.
Next Steps is typically the second Sunday of each month in the FLC at 9:45. Meet with the pastors during the Sunday School hour to learn more about FUMC Midlothian.
Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 AM - 4 PM and Friday from 8 AM - 12 PM. Pastors are available for non-emergencies, Monday through Thursday during office hours. Please contact church staff during office hours.
Have you borrowed something from the church? Don't forget to return it. Please contact the church office to arrange the returning of larger items, such as chairs and tables. Thank you!
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February 19th
"A Glimpse"
Matthew 17:1-9
8:30 & 11 AM Traditional in the Sanctuary
11 AM Contemporary in the FLC
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Waypoints is a weekly devotional, written by our pastors to dig deeper into the current sermon/series. | |
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Children's Sunday School meets 9:45-10:35 AM in the sanctuary building.
Godly Play is Children's Worship released during all Sunday morning services.
Creation Kids Links:
Elementary Student's Remind
Early Childhood Remind
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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Jr & Sr High Youth Sunday School meets 9:45-10:35 AM in the FLC.
Youth Group meets Wednesday nights: 6 PM - food, 6:30-8 PM - activities.
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 @midloyouth to the number 81010. If you have any questions, please email the Youth Team.
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We offer Nursery and Early Childhood Care (infant through pre-k) during our Sunday morning worship services. You may email Keelee with any questions. Please note that nursery availability may be limited during the holidays. | |
Visit God's Garden Preschool (GGP) online to learn more about our highly sought after, accredited preschool. We follow the MISD school calendar and are only open on MISD classroom days. GGP hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, during the school year. | |
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Please send your prayer request to Mar Beth or Joy. If you want to join our Prayer/Card Ministry group, send your request to Joy. Not everyone sends cards, but you can pray, thus Prayer/Card Ministry.
New Prayer Request:
Continuous Prayer:
Karen Wilson, George & Dee Culps, Don Lish, John Lowe, Jan Prather
Military:*
ARMY - Matt Carroll, Tim Kruettner, Harold Barton, Josh Schenck, Austin Lockwood, Trey Ditto
NAVY - Matthew Price, Andrew Cantrell, Zachary Tucker, Thomas Shirley, Matthew Watford, Thomas Padgett
AIR FORCE - J.D. Culps, Andrew Miller
MARINES - Josh Dunaway, Bradley Perez, Elizia Delapaa, Cash McAdoo
NATIONAL GUARD - Derek Boots
TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - John Jackson
Dereck Vance
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
*Our list of military members needs to be updated. Please take 20 seconds to update us with basic information for each person related/applicable to you by clicking military update.
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Dear Friends,
We want to thank you for the beautiful bibs you made for us. Also the gifts and party. Such nice gifts so useful. We appreciate you showing your love and kindness toward us. We do thank you so much. You will be in our prayers that God will always bless and keep you.
Your Friends.
Legacy Oaks Assisted Living
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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 offerning in service, 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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FUMC Midlothian | 972-775-3993 | fumcmidlo.org
Office Hours: M-Th: 8 AM - 4 PM, F: 8 AM - 12 PM
Pastors are available for non-emergencies M-Th during office hours
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