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Crosswinds Newsletter
March 27, 2024 - Volume 714
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HOLY WEEK...
We are in the midst of Holy Week, a week filled with the highs and lows of Jesus’ fateful week so long ago. We invite you to journey with us this week as we go to Jesus’ table on Maundy Thursday and sit at the foot of the cross on Good Friday. Maundy Thursday service will be in the Family Life Center (FLC) at 6:30pm on Thursday. Good Friday service will be in the sanctuary at 6:30pm on Friday.
EASTER MEALS…
We also have a wonderful opportunity to serve some families in our community this Easter. On Saturday, we will be providing food for and delivering meals to families. This is a great way to bless people in our community with Jesus’ love. Below is a signup. Click on the link and see how you can pitch in to help. I know my family will be there Saturday. Click here to sign up now!
EASTER SUNDAY…
Join us for worship on Easter Sunday. Last Sunday, we handed out little cards to use to invite friends and neighbors to Easter Sunday services. I trust that you have been praying for the person who God is calling you to invite. Of course, you don’t have to stop with just one. We have extra cards at the office if you need more.
Since Sunday is a big day for guests and we want to be hospitable to our guests, I’m asking for our regular church attenders to make room in the back of our services for guests. Move up a few rows. Yes, I realize you might be giving up your regular seat for a week, but it’s worth it if it makes a family feel more comfortable.
Also, this is a time of year where people in churches have thoughts about those who only attend church once or twice a year at Christmas and Easter. I get it but I want to say this for all of us so we’re on the same page, we’re not that kind of church. We are the kind of church that is always grateful that someone comes to join us because we never know when God is going to do something great in that person’s life. We’re the kind of church that is going to show people Jesus’ love and welcome them with the Spirit’s enthusiasm.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday to celebrate our Risen Savior!
Pastor Brady Johnston
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Take the journey through Holy Week with us! We will hold Maundy Thursday service at 6:30 PM in the Family Life Center as we reflect on Jesus' last night with his disciples. We will hold Good Friday service in the Sanctuary at 6:30 as we remember the crucifixion. Sunday Morning, we will host Easter services at our regular times: Traditional worship in the Sanctuary at 8:30 and 11 AM and Contemporarary worship at 11 AM in the Family Life Center. | |
No Meal, Limited Activities Tonight | |
No meal or Wednesday night activities during Holy Week, except for Choir and Divorce Care will meet at their regular times. | |
The Light of Christ in the Community | |
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Praise Hunt in the Park was a huge success! We were able to share the love of Christ with hundreds of kids and their families! Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible! Your prayers, candy, donations, time, presence and LOVE helped spread joy and hope in our community. Click here to view more photos!
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We are providing Easter meals for senior citizens and families that participate in our Food4Kids program THIS SATURDAY MORNING, March 30. We need help in multiple areas. We need packaged food, delivery drivers, packers, gifts for the senior citizens, and money to purchase food. Click the link below to sign up to donate food, gifts or volunteer to deliver meals or package food: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4CAEA928A1F58-48426214-easter.
You can also make a donation to the church by one of the following methods: Click here to make an online donation (select 'Holiday Meal Ministry'). Zelle us at Finance@fmcmidlothian.org or Venmo us at @fmcmidlo (note 'Holiday Meal Ministry').
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Youth Field Day is Next Wednesday | |
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Next Wednesday is our March "experience night" with an emphasis on all-out craziness! Students will get to partake in Bubble Soccer (check out a video here), Archery Tag (Check out a video here), and many more games!
On April 3rd, we'll be taking over the pumpkin patch field and parking lot from 6-8 PM for an unforgettable night outdoors.
Dinner will still be available from 5:30-6:15 PM. This is a fantastic night to invite a friend to church and enjoy some fun together! But that's not all! To end the night on a high note, we have a COLOR WAR planned. Wear a white shirt and shorts that can get dirty, and we'll have extra shirts available for those who need them. Get ready for an exciting and colorful event!
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Class of 2024 Scholarship Application | |
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The 2024 First Methodist Church Senior Scholarship will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a two or four-year college, or to join the military after graduating high school. The scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s history of activity and service within the church and/or the community, as well as the applicant’s answer to the essay question. Scholarship winners will be selected by a committee of educators and youth leaders. Applications are due by April 14, 2024 and winners will be announced by the end of May.
For more information about scholarship requirements, contact Laurie Lundberg at 972-877-8838 or email Laurie. Scholarship applications may be downloaded by request to complete by hand or completed online using the button below. We encourage all FMC Midlothian high school seniors to apply!
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Students - Let's BREAKAWAY together! Breakaway is a local mission-focused weekend where students will serve the DFW community and discover what it means to "break away" from the chains that hold us back and live as Jesus called us to live. Students will participate in serving with local organizations in the morning, followed by an afternoon of fun (think trampoline park). The Deadline to register is April 10th.
Breakaway is open to all 6th - 12th grade students and will be from April 19th- 20th. The cost to attend is $50, which includes a T-shirt, meals, and the trampoline park ticket for the weekend. This is not an overnight event, and students will meet at the church each night/morning. Payment can be made to FMC Midlothian via cash, check, or Venmo at @fmcmidlothian. Breakaway Schedule: Friday, April 19th - 6-9 PM & Saturday, April 20th - 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM. Click here to sign up or scan the code!
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Be a Reading Buddy at JR Irvin Elementary! Sign up for one Friday or as often as you like! You will read to an early elementary class between 9-10 am. Midlothian ISD requires a background check for all volunteers, which will be provided after you register your interest. Please click here to sign up for a Friday and email Missions if you have questions.
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Donate FMC Seniors Scholarships | |
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Each year, FMC Midlothian awards scholarships to high school seniors who plan to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree or join the military. Last year, $1,800 was awarded, with nearly $12,000 awarded to FMC seniors over the years. These scholarships are funded through the generosity of our congregation!
Our goal is to award as many scholarships as God gives us the funds to allow. To donate, you can send a check to the church, Venmo or give online below. Whichever method you choose, please memo that it is for “Senior Scholarships.”
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Mar 28: Maundy Thursday
Mar 29: Good Friday
Mar 30: Easter Meals
Mar 31: Easter Sunday
Apr 3: Youth Field Day
Apr 7: Pancake Breakfast
Apr 8: VBS Sign Ups
Apr 14: Senior Scholarship Deadline
Apr 19-20: Breakaway
Apr 21: VBS Cookout
Apr 28: Senior Sunday
May 5: Confirmation Sunday
May 19: Pentecost Sunday
May 29: VBS Volunteer Training
Jun 9-13: VBS
Jun 15-21: High School Maui Mission Trip
See weekly information below for regularly occurring events.
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March 31
“Believe”
John 20:1-10
8:30 & 11 AM Traditional Worship
11 AM Contemporary Worship
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WayPoint is a weekly devotional, written by our pastors to dig deeper into the current sermon/series. Click the links below to access digitally. | |
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Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8 AM - 4 PM and Friday 8 AM - 12 PM.
For non-emergencies, please contact church staff during office hours or send email.
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Join us Wednesdays as we study, sing, eat, worship and fellowship together! Wednesday Schedule
(SB denotes Sanctuary Building, FLC denote Family Life Center):
Pastor April’s Bible Study, 4:30-5:45, Sanctuary
Children's Choir, 5-5:45, SB 301
Wednesday Meal, 5:30-6:15, FLC
Men’s Bible Study, 6:30-7:30, FLC 108
Women's Bible Study, 6:30-7:30, moved to FLC 107
KidsClub, 6:30-7:30, SB Fellowship Hall, Nursery, 202 & 205
Adult Choir, 6:30-8, SB 301
Student Ministries, meeting at Cedar Hill Roller Rink on 2/21, 6-8
DivorceCare & DC4K, 6:30-8 PM, FLC 203 &201
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Weekly & Monthly Gatherings | |
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Sunday School Classes meet between worship services from 9:45-10:45 AM. Children's classes meet in the Sanctuary building. Youth and adult classes meet in the Family Life Center (FLC).
Children's Classes, Sanctuary Building
Youth Classes, FLC Youth Halls
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 208
New Horizons Class, FLC 203
Awakening Class, FLC 204 & 205
All Thee Above, FLC 207
Men's Monday Night Bible Study, Mondays 7-8:30 PM, SB 302
Handbell Choir Mondays, 5:45-6:45 PM, SB 302
Discipleship Groups, contact the church office for information
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Please send your prayer request to Mary 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, Boyce Whatley, Pat Patterson, Joy Price
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 - JD Culps, Andrew Miller
MARINES - Josh Dunaway, Bradley Perez, Elizia Delapaa, Cash McAdoo
NATIONAL GUARD - Derek Boots
TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - John Jackson
Derek Vance
Note : Please let Joy Price know if anyone on the list above should be removed.
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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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. You can give to the church's ministries in service, mailing in your financial gifts or clicking below to give online. Every gift helps us do great things for God's Kingdom! | |
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FMC Midlothian | 972-775-3993 | fmcmidlothian.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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