Crosswinds Newsletter
April 14, 2021 - Volume 561
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In life, there are defining moments. Sometimes we see them coming; other times, they surprise us. We know this is true in our individual lives, but it is also true in the life of a community. We have one of those defining moments this coming Sunday with our church conference meeting.
On Sunday, the members of the church are invited to join us for an online church conference to vote on a resolution to sell both parsonages to pay down debt, including the balance of the Family Life Center (FLC). The FLC was built in 1999 and continues to be a pivotal resource for the ministry of our church. But in many ways, the FLC feels like a blessing and a burden at the same time. The truth is we wouldn’t be the church we are today without it, but we are also exhausted from holding onto such a taxing debt for over two decades. It’s difficult to celebrate the blessing when you still feel the weight of the burden.
This leads us to Sunday’s decision. As your pastor, I want to state why I think this resolution would benefit our church. I believe that paying off the FLC will signal a new day for us as a church. Being freed from this debt will allow us to serve the community in ways we have only been able to dream about up to this point. It is this kind of ministry that is the heartbeat of our church. We have always served our community well, but imagine the possibilities with nearly $70,000 a year being channeled into the ministry of making disciples and reaching new people for Christ rather than going to debt payments.
So, I want to encourage you to join us for our church conference meeting on Sunday, April 18th at 5:00pm on Zoom. To join the meeting, click on the link, below.
To see the resolution that will be voted on, click this link.
A word on voting…since the church conference meeting will be held on Zoom, we will be voting by entering our vote on the Chat feature for Zoom meetings. If you are new to Zoom meetings, we encourage you to follow the link, below so you will be able to vote at the meeting.
Pastor Brady Johnston
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Youth Fun Night
TONIGHT, 4/14, 6-8 PM
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We have an exciting evening planned for the youth! Group Dynamix will be coming to our campus and we will be playing Archery Tag and have Pedal Cart Races TONIGHT (4/14). The cost is FREE so come join us for a whole lot of fun and BRING ALL YOUR FRIENDS! For more information on Group Dynamix you may visit the Group Dynamix Website.
**Special note: TONIGHT, April 14th, youth will meet 6-8pm**
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All men and boys 18 or older or with parent or guardian are welcome. This is a great opportunity for dads and sons and friends to be together and have fun. |
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WHEN: Friday, April 23 - Sunday Noon, April 25
LOCATION DESCRIPTION: 20 acres of heavy wooded private land at Lake Whitney
CROSSROADS: South 56 & Boat Ramp Road 66
CLOSEST LAND: Lakeside Village Food Mart in Morgan
COST: Free
ADDITIONAL INFO: Bring your RV, tent, chair, your own food and any supplies you may need
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Sonic Drinks for Teachers |
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Earlier this week, we delivered Sonic drinks to teachers and staff at Midlothian High School, Frank Seale Middle School and JR Irvin Elementary to say thank you for all the they do. |
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God's Garden Preschool Registration |
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Registration for God's Garden Preschool opened to the community. If you would like to register your pre-school age child for the 2021-2022 school year, please click on the button below starting tomorrow. Register early as we fill up quickly each year and registration will open to the public soon. |
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Godly Play has returned during during the 11 AM worship service only. Children who want to attend will be released during the By the Well Service to worship together through parables, sacred stories and liturgical lessons. The Godly Play team will bring them back to the Family Life Center at the end of service. All school-age children must wear a mask. Thank you for your understanding in the matter.
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High School Seniors - We Need You! |
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We want to celebrate you and all that you have accomplished on Senior Sunday. But we need your help! Please send us the following:
-Name of graduate
-3-4 pictures of graduate
-Son/daughter of parent's name(s)
-One or two facts about future prospects
-Attending: (school name) to study (interest) or joining the (specific) military branch or plans to study a specialty or plans to work
Pictures and information can be sent to Valerie Dick, FUMC Media Director. If you have already sent info and pictures in, thank you.We will reach our if we need more. More details for Seniors are coming soon!
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Holy Spirit Bible Study: Meets on Zoom, each Wednesday at 4:30 PM. To connect to the Holy Spirit Bible Study, click on Zoom at the time of the meeting.
Youth Group: Meets each Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the FLC and is open to students 6th-12th grade. Bring a friend! **Special note: TONIGHT, April 14th, youth will meet 6-8pm for Group Dynamix**
Choir: Meets each Wednesday at 6pm to rehearse. Contact Paul for more info.
Confirmation Classes: Meets each Sunday through May from 9:45-10:45 AM.. If you have questions or need more information, please email Keelee. You must be registered to attend.
Discipleship Bands: Meets at various times throughout the week. New Discipleship Bands can form at any time! For more information, please contact the church office.
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Worship Together Sunday, April 18
In-Person & Live on Facebook
"The Key Question"
Ephesians 5:21-33
8:30 AM Traditional in the Sanctuary
11 AM Contemporary in the FLC
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In this new sermon series called, “Beautiful Design: What the Bible Says about Marriage and Other Relationships,” we will look at God’s design for our relationships, especially the marriage relationship. While the emphasis for the series will be on marriage, the principles we explore will be applicable to all relationships. We hope you will join us!
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WayPoint Daily Devotionals are designed to help us prayerfully engage God’s Word so that we might respond in obedience. We encourage everyone to participate in the daily WayPoint devotionals. WayPoints 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 Group
Wednesday Nights
6:30-8 PM in the FLC
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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Nursery and Early Childhood
Infant Through Pre-K is Available
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We offer Nursery and Early Childhood care (infant through pre-k) during our Sunday morning worship services. If you would like your children to attend, please visit our Creation Kids Webpage to review our entire policy before bringing your children. Elementary age children will need to stay with their family in worship at this time. If you have any questions, please email Keelee Allen at Keelee. Thank you!
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Church Office Hours & Appointments |
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Please remember we are practicing social distance and wearing face masks as an act of love for one another while on campus. Face masks are required when you are at the church - in both the Main Building and the Family Life Center.
Church office visits can be made by appointment only at this time. In effort to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19, church staff will primarily be working remotely. Phones will be forwarded and answered. Please contact the church office at 972-775-3993 to make an appointment for church business.
If you have any personal financial questions, please send an email to finance@fumcmidlo.org. Attach copies of any documents necessary regarding your questions.
Thank you!
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New
Ginger Tharp - health issues needing treatment
Continuous Prayer
Karen Wilson, Dorothy Wares, George & Dee Culps, Don Lish, John Lowe, Chelsea Peel, God's Garden Preschool
COVID-19 Crisis, All those who have to make important and wise decisions regarding reopening businesses, churches and all other places
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, Seth Allen, 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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To My Church Family,
A big thanks for the beautiful cards & notes I have received during my issues with my eyes. I appreciate them all.
Judy Baird
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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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