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Crosswinds Newsletter
March 1, 2023 - Volume 658
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Have you ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of Jesus? Have you wanted to sail on the Sea of Galilee like the disciples or pray at the potential place where Jesus was crucified? You now have the opportunity to do so with your church family.
Our church will be hosting “In His Footsteps Tour” of the Holy Land. The ten-day trip will be in early 2024, from February 24 through March 4. First Methodist Weatherford will be joining us for the trip. Their pastor is a great friend of mine, and we will be hosting the trip together. Fred and Carol Smith of Fred and Carol’s Traveltime will be hosting the trip.
I always tell people who are thinking about this trip that there are many places in the world you can go to have a great time. For a follower of Jesus, there is no place that is as transformative as the Holy Land. It’s hard to put into words what you experience when the Bible comes to life for you.
If you are interested in more information, we have brochures at the church office.
We will also be hosting an informational meeting on Sunday, March 12th, at 9:45 AM in the sanctuary.
One final note: There are a total of 48 spots between the two churches. It is first come first serve. However, the trip is opened first to church members. In April, we will then open the remaining slots up to families and friends of the two churches.
Pastor Brady Johnston
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Youth Tonight
Ain't no party like a silent disco party! Throw in some glow gear and it’s a GLOWSTASTIC time! We will wrap up our PRODIGAL series with an INVITE night.
Never been to a silent disco? Here’s the details: Instead of playing music through speakers, it will be transmitted through wireless headphones. And the best part? There are different stations to choose from! Not feeling that tune? Switch it up! Students can dance the night away to completely different songs. Come enjoy some food, games, dancing, and most importantly, come connect with the students in our community! Invite your friends and bring your most GLOWTASTIC gear. For 6th-12th graders!
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Youth Mission Day
Monday, March 14
9-11 AM at Manna House
Details coming soon!
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Have questions about FUMC Midlothian? Join the Pastors for coffee Sunday, March 19th, to learn more about who we are and what we do beyond Sunday morning worship. We will meet between services at 9:40 AM in the Family Life Center. All are welcome!
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Newcomer's Luncheon & Membership Class | |
Are you thinking about joining the church or have you joined recently? Join us for our Newcomers' Luncheon and Membership Class, Sunday, March 26 at 12:30 PM. We will be serving a box lunch and talking about what it means to be a member. Please sign up by clicking this link, so we can make sure we have food for everyone in attendance. | |
Praise Hunt in the Park
Coming Soon
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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!! | |
Accepting Candy Donations | |
Help us fill 10,000 eggs! 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 on Sunday. 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. | |
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March 1: Youth Experience Night
March 3: GGP Three's Tea
March 5: Communion Sunday
March 6: Josh's First Day
March 10-19: Spring Break (plus weekends)
March 12: Israel Information Meeting, Daylight Savings Begins
March 14: Youth Mission Day
March 19: Next Steps
March 26: Newcomers Luncheon & Membership Class
April 2: Praise Hunt in the Park, Palm Sunday
April 6: Maundy Thursday
April 7: Good Friday
April 9: Easter Sunday
April 28-30: Special Weekend (details coming)
May 28: Pentecost Sunday
See weekly information below
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March 5th
"Appetite:
Jesus in the Desert"
Matthew 4:5-7
8:30 & 11 AM Traditional in the Sanctuary
11 AM Contemporary in the FLC
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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. | |
We offer Nursery and Early Childhood Care (infant through pre-k) during our Sunday morning worship services and some events. You may email Keelee with any questions. | |
Waypoints is a weekly devotional, written by our pastors to dig deeper into the current sermon/series. | |
Weekly & Monthly Activities | |
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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 Sunday School, various classrooms
+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
+Awakening - FLC 208
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, "Words from the Cross", meets on Wednesdays, from 4:30-5:45 in the Sanctuary. No Class March 15, due to Spring Break.
Divorce Care meets Wednesdays, 6:30-8 PM in the Family Life Center, Room 203.
Yoga - Balance Within classes meet Thursday mornings. Contact Mary Ellen Humphreys.
Discipleship Groups meet at various times throughout the week. New groups can form at any time! Contact the church office for information.
Chancel Choir rehearsals are Wednesdays from 6-7pm in the choir room in the Sanctuary building. Contact Laurie Duke.
Next Steps moved to March 19th! We Typically meet the second Sunday of each month in the Family Life Center at 9:45. Meet with the pastors to learn more about FUMC Midlothian.
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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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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. | |
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 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, 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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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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