Crosswinds Newsletter
May 13, 2020 I Volume 514
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Greetings Church,
Last night, I watched a documentary on some adventurers who traveled through a remote desert in the center of Iceland. The desert was made of black volcanic rock; the landscape stark, like a black and white picture. They said it was like living in a two-dimensional world. Local legends claim that spending too much time there will drive you crazy.
I have to say being stuck at home feels much the same. Staring at the same walls day after day feels like living in a two-dimensional world, and being around the same people 24/7 can, at times, drive some of us crazy. I realize some of you reading this are laughing, but for some, that has hit close to home.
COVID-19 has upended our way of life, and in doing so, placed severe stress on individuals and families. While social distancing helps mitigate the spread of the virus, it also makes us feel isolated. Parents have been forced to become teachers while maintaining a job. The cracks in some marriage relationships that were barely recognizable two months ago are becoming impossible to ignore. Still others are fearful of where or when they’ll get another job. And then, there’s the virus. This is just the reality of our times.
If this describes you in any way, I want, as one of your pastors, to encourage you to reach out to Pastor April or me. If you don’t reach out to one of us, then do so to a trusted friend. These are tough times, and you don’t have to go through this alone. Galatians 6:2 says, “Carry each other’s burdens and thus fulfill the law of Christ.” Shouldering each other’s burdens is how we practice Jesus’ love. It is also a part of what it means to be the church.
Pastor Brady
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Spring Cleanup Day
May 23rd from 8 AM - 12 PM
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We'll be pulling weeds, cleaning the grounds, trimming trees all while practicing social distancing. Please have a mask and gloves in case they are needed.
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Since 2007, we have awarded more than $8,000 in scholarships to FUMC seniors. The scholarships have been funded through the generosity of our congregation.
We want to continue that tradition as much as ever, this year. To give to the scholarship fund, you can send a check to the church or go to
fumcmidlo.org
and click on “Giving”. Whichever method you choose, just make a note that it is for “Senior Scholarships.”
Graduates applying for these scholarships must complete an application detailing their church, community, and service activities. They also write an essay answering either, "How has your life been changed by Jesus Christ?" or "How have you seen the lives of others changed through Jesus Christ?"
Scholarship winners are selected by a committee of educators and church leaders and are announced in conjunction with other recognition activities we are planning. Our goal is to award as many scholarships as God gives us the funds to allow.
For more information about scholarship requirements, contact Laurie Lundberg at 972-877-8838 or
laurie.lundberg@att.net
.
Scholarship applications may be downloaded or completed online.
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6:30 PM, Wednesdays - KIDSClub:
10 AM, Fridays - Story Time:
5 PM, Sundays -
Godly Play Sessions:
Family Sunday School
Elementary Students Remind 101:
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Please note that the format for Youth Group has changed!
6-7 PM - Junior High Youth Group:
7-8 PM - Senior High Youth Group:
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Email
Tatiana
for the Zoom link for Youth Hangout Fun Days!
Sign Up for Remind 101 for Youth!
Text @7b2dff6 to the number 81010.
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Click the Zoom link for audio access or if you want to see everyone, signup for a free Zoom account by visiting
zoom.us
.
We miss our kids & youth and look forward to seeing them!
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Weekly Discipleship Video
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Week 5 of "The Discipline of Joy"
Philippians 4, Part 1
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READ PHILIPPIANS 4:1-9 IN ADVANCE
I wonder if you think it is possible to conquer worry.
I wonder how praying as Paul tells us here can keep us from feeling pulled in many directions.
CLOSING:
Philippians 4:9 is a charge. Read Philippians 4:9. Put it into practice. If you want to actually take hold of God’s peace, then do these things. Live them out.
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2020 High School Seniors Send Us Your Pictures!
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We want to celebrate
ALL OF OUR SENIORS
! Please send in us 3-4 pictures per graduate: a senior pic, a baby pic, and one or two other pics showing you at a different age or doing an activity you enjoy. Also, please send the following info along with the photos: graduate's name, parents names, one or two facts about future prospects and plans, hopes or dreams of your graduate.
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Show us how you do "Church at Home"
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We miss seeing everyone!! So we're asking YOU to send a picture or video clip to our Media Director,
Valerie
, showing us how you are doing "church" right now. Title the email "Church at Home" and include a brief description or title.
Church at home includes worship, discipleship gatherings, daily encouragements, Waypoints or other devotionals, KIDSClub, Youth Group, Godly Play, or anything else you are doing to grow in faith or connect in fellowship.
HAVE FUN WITH IT!!
*Please only send media that you are willing to share publicly.
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Worship
LIVE
Sunday Mornings on Facebook
Traditional Worship, 8:30 AM
Contemporary Worship, 10 AM
Recorded worship services can be found on our website, Facebook page and Youtube channel.
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WayPoint
is a guide to help you grow and expand upon the scriptures we are studying. Available at
Waypoint
and
FUMC Facebook
.
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New
Karen Williams (daughter of Mike Molder
) - surgery and chemo
Continuous Prayer
Jeline Pegram, Raymond & LaFerne Cuddy, Karen Wilson, Dorothy Wares, George & Dee Culps, Lee Wescott, Dave Swiedom, Don Lish, Rodger Keyes, John Lowe, Chelsea Peel
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
AIR FORCE - J.D. Culps, Andrew Miller
MARINES - Collin Johansen, Josh Dunaway, Seth Allen, Bradley Perez, Elizia Delapaa
Remember in Prayer
Our world, our country, our community leaders, all our military troops around the world, our church, our pastors, the staff, church members, visitors, and Midlothian community
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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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GOD'S GARDEN PRESCHOOL
REGISTRATION INFO
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New Stay Connected Page
Looking for one quick stop to access all the links your family needs for online ministry? Check out our new Stay Connected page at
https://www.fumcmidlo.org/stay-connected/
or just scroll down on our
homepage
. Here you will find the links and resources for all of our current online ministries. Get links to kids, youth and adult ministries. Are we missing something? Let us know by
emailing Valerie.
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