Crosswinds Newsletter
July 6, 2022 - Volume 624
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Greetings Church!
I pray you had a safe and fun Independence Day this past weekend! As families joined together for grilling, swimming, and fireworks, I pray you were able to take a moment and be thankful for the freedom we have to do those things we love. It's also an reminder to intentionally pray for our country, our leaders, our service members and their families.
We have some exciting things coming up for our youth this summer! We invite any incoming 6th graders to join us for these events! Here's what's happening over the next several weeks:
- July 12th - Cedar Hill Roller Rink, 12-4 PM
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July 22nd - Youth Family Night in the FLC, 6:30-10 PM
- July 25th - Pool Party, 4:30-8:30 PM
- August 2nd - Showbiz Movie Theater, 10 AM
For more details regarding youth events, sign up for our remind by texting @midloyouth to the number 81010, or by signing up for our youth emails at youth@fumcmidlo.org, or by checking our our Facebook and Instagram pages under FUMC Midlo Youth.
This week in Sunday morning services we are beginning a new series, "The Spirit-filled Church." We often wonder what the role of the Spirit is in our lives and the life of the church. This series is about exploring the Holy Spirit's nature and ministry. We hope you will join us to learn about and experience the Holy Spirit on Sunday!
Blessings,
Keelee Allen
(Children's Pastor)
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Children's Church volunteers are needed for this summer. Email Keelee or call, M-Th, 8-4.
Children's and Youth Ministries Intern needed. Email Keelee or call, M-Th, 8-4 for more details.
Help serve in social media and/or communication. Email Valerie for more info.
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Children's Ministries Needs You! |
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Our Children's ministries needs help on Sunday mornings this Summer! Can you spare an hour? With travel picking up again, our volunteers are spread thin and we need help teaching Sunday school, Children's church and more. You can serve one Sunday or many, but any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. Please contact Keelee Allen, Children's Director, to see where you can serve!
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Children & Youth Summer Internship |
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Want to take it a step further? We are looking for a Children's and Youth Ministries Intern. You MUST LOVE KIDS of all ages and must be 18 or older with high school diploma. Background checks will be performed.
-Paid summer internship, typically 15 hours per week
-Need to be available Sunday mornings
-Teach or facilitate in various ministries
-Handle some administrative work
-Help prepare for events
Please contact Keelee Allen, Children's Director, for more information.
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We have some fun things planned for our Youth this summer. Check out the events below and join us for some summer fun and fellowship!
Tuesday, July 12th - Cedar Hill Roller Rink, 12-4 PM
It is $8 to skate. Bring extra money if you would like to purchase snacks from the snack bar. Please contact Keelee Allen if you need a ride and we will make arrangements.
Friday, July 22nd - Youth Family Night in the FLC, 6:30-10 PM
We will have Family Fun Night where we will have Game Trucks, corn hole, board games and more. We will also serve pizza, drinks and dessert! The whole family is invited to stay and enjoy the fun!
Monday, July 25th - Pool Party, 4:30-8:30 PM
Address will be sent to youth later. We will provide dinner and drinks.
Tuesday, August 2nd - Showbiz Movie Theater in Waxahachie, 10am
We will watch a movie at 10:30m, then walk to Whataburger for lunch, then back to Showbiz for bowling! The movie will be determined. If you need a ride, please contact Keelee Allen.
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Backpack Blessings
Sunday, August 7th
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We're sending our students, teachers, administrators, faculty, and staff back to school this year with our prayers and blessings! This is for students and anyone working in education from preschool - collegiate level. We will have a special time of prayer on Sunday, August 7th during each worship service. All are encouraged to come and be blessed! No registration, just show up. Bring your friends! |
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Throughout July: GGP Summer Camp (T/W/Th)
July 12th: Youth Roller Skate Day
July 22nd: Youth Family Night
July 25th: Youth Pool Party
August 2nd: Youth Movie Day
August 7th: Carter Blood Drive
August 7th: Back to School Blessings
August 13th: Churchwide Garage Sale
August 21st: Godly Play Returns
August 21st: Church Town Hall Meeting
August 24th: Wednesday Night Live Returns
August 28th: Discover Grace
August 30th & 31st: GGP Meet the Teacher
September 1st: First Day of GGP Fall Semester
October 1st: Lord's Acre Festival
See weekly information below.
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Children's Church gathers during Sunday morning worship services throughout the summer. Elementary age children are invited to go with our Children's Ministry Team to worship together. Of course, children are always welcome to stay with their parents throughout worship.
Sunday School Classes meet between services from 9:45-10:45 AM.
+Children's Sunday School Classes meet in the Sanctuary building, various rooms -
+Youth Sunday School Classes meet in the FLC upstairs, Jr. High room -
+Bill Theiss Fellowship Class, FLC room 109
+Adult Bible Class, FLC room 110
+Upper Room Class, FLC room 201
+Open Door Class, FLC room 107
+Servant's Hands, FLC room 204
+New Horizons Class, FLC room 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.
Discipleship Groups meet at various times trough out the week. New groups can form at any time! For more information, please contact the church office.
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. GGP Camp is help T/W/Th during the month of July.
Summer office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 AM - 4 PM and closed on Friday. Pastors are available for non-emergencies, Monday through Thursday during office hours.
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Worship Together
This Sunday, July 10th
"The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament"
Genesis 1:1-2
8:30 & 11 AM Traditional in the Sanctuary
11 AM Contemporary in the FLC
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WayPoints are daily devotionals designed to help us prayerfully engage God’s Word so that we might respond in obedience. We encourage everyone to participate in the WayPoints. They are available at Waypoint and FUMC Facebook.
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Sunday School: 9:45-10:35 AM
Godly Play: Children's Worship During all Sunday Morning Services
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 Sunday School meets 9:45-10:35 AM in the FLC. Youth Group will resume once school returns in the fall.
Summer events will be announced!
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. Please email Keelee with any questions. For information regarding God's Garden Preschool, go to God's Garden. Thank you!
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Our highly sought after, God's Garden Preschool (GGP) is currently full for the fall, but you can still register to get on the waitlist! Visit God's Garden online to learn more about this program or click below to register! GGP is an 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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Prayer Requests
*Need Updates*
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Please send your prayer request to MaryBeth 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 Requests:
Barb Wilde - cancer
Sibley Family - death of Jim
Baby Sofia (great-grand daughter of Carolyn Harwell) - Newborn in NICU-going home Wednesday
Continuous Prayer:
Karen Wilson, Dorothy Wares, George & Dee Culps, Don Lish, John Lowe, Chelsea Peel, Jim Sibley
Our list of military members needs to be updated. Please update us with basic information for each person related/applicable to you by clicking MILITARY UPDATE. Please use this form to add or remove anyone. Basic Questions are "Who is the contact person and what is the relationship? Are they still in the military? What branch of service? What is their mailing address?"
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 - Josh Dunaway, Bradley Perez, Elizia Delapaa, Cash McAdoo
NATIONAL GUARD - Derek Boots
TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - John Jackson
Dereck Vance
Trey Ditto
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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If you'd like to thank the church in the newsletter and/or become a part of the Prayer/Card ministry, please send an email to Joy Price. Thank You.
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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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*Please note that we are using a new online giving system. It should be much easier to use, cost effective and will help our staff be more efficient. Thank you! |
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Office Hours: M-Th: 8 AM - 4 PM; closed on Fridays for the summer
Pastors are available for non-emergencies M-Th during office hours
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