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Crosswinds Newsletter
March 8, 2023 - Volume 659
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One of my favorite hymns as a child was “’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”. It was a song the church knew well and thus would sing a little louder. Even the pianist, who had a knack for drawing hymns out a bit, would meet the congregation’s energy and put a little more oomph into it.
It begins with the words, “’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, and to take Him at His word; just to rest upon His promise, and to know, ‘Thus saith the Lord.’” The chorus builds with the declaration, “Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more!” Yes, indeed it is sweet to trust in Jesus.
Since we’re on the subject of sweetness, you know what’s also sweet? Candy. (I hope you can appreciate my smooth segue there.) We need lots of candy in the next couple of weeks - as in we’re going to pack 10,000 Easter eggs worth of candy!
Every year on Palm Sunday, we host a community-wide Easter egg hunt at Kimmel Park called Praise Hunt in the Park. We have games, worship, and of course, lots of eggs. We host Praise Hunt for the entire community in order to reach people we might not on our campus. The purpose of the event isn’t just to give out candy to children but to help them encounter the Good News of Jesus. As we are aware, there is nothing as sweet as knowing and trusting in Jesus.
If you want to help with Praise Hunt by donating candy, be sure to bring individually wrapped candy. No chocolate candy (it melts) and no peanuts (some kids are allergic). You can bring the packages of candy to the church at any time on Sunday or during regular office hours.
Pastor Brady Johnston
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We are so excited to welcome our new youth pastor, Josh Snodgrass! Josh has come ready to serve and already has a few events planned for the week of Spring Break. Please take a look at what is happening in youth below and definitely take a moment to welcome Josh to the church family!
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Youth Mission Day
March 14th at Manna House from 9-11 AM
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Let's go serve together in the community! We will meet at Manna House at 3241 Robinson Rd., Midlothian, TX 76065. We need at least one parent volunteer to stay with us at Manna House. Please sign up Manna House Volunteer Sign Up Form so we can get a headcount to Manna House of those that can make it. | |
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March Madness
Thursday & Friday, March 16th & 17th
12-3 PM in the Family Life Center
Come hang out, play basketball and video games! This will be a fun time to enjoy friends and get to know Josh! If you have any questions, please email Josh!
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Israel Trip Information Meeting
Sunday, March 12th
9:45 AM
In the Sanctuary
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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. | |
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
THIS SUNDAY MARCH 12, 2023
SPRING FORWARD
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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 10-19: Spring Break (plus weekends)
March 12: Israel Information Meeting, Daylight Savings Begins
March 14: Youth Mission Day
March 16 & 17: Youth March Madness
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)
April 30: Discover Grace
May 28: Pentecost Sunday
June 11-15: Vacation Bible School (VBS)
See weekly information below
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March 12th
"Ambition"
Jesus in the Desert
Matthew 4:8-10
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 Class, 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.
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 on March 19th! Meet with the pastors to learn more about FUMC Midlothian. We typically meet one Sunday of each month in the Family Life Center at 9:45. Next dates: 3/19, 4/16 & 5/21
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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, Boyce Whatley
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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