Crosswinds Newsletter
May 27, 2020 I Volume 516
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Greetings Church,
This coming Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. While it may not be recognized with the same enthusiasm as Christmas Eve or Easter Sunday, Pentecost celebrates the birth of the church.
In Acts 2, Jesus’ followers were in a kind of holding pattern. The Risen Jesus had just ascended to be with His Father. They were instructed to go to Jerusalem and wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit. I imagine there was some anxiety in the waiting. When will God send His Spirit? Will the Advocate come before any of us are arrested? In the waiting, God does something phenomenal. God poured out the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ followers. On that day, this small band of 120 turned into more than 3,000 after the Apostle Peter spoke and invited people to turn to Jesus.
Pentecost’s origins come from the Jewish festival that remembered the Lord giving the Torah to Moses on Mt Sinai. On the day of the church’s birth, God had a greater gift for His people in the Spirit. On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the gifting of the Holy Spirit and highlight the critical work of the Spirit in the church today.
Also, be looking for an email later in the week regarding the plans for the church moving forward in June.
Pastor Brady
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We are celebrating our seniors throughout the week on our Facebook page as well as on Sunday with a slideshow and more. Please
take a moment to
pray over and
congratulate our graduates, as we highlight them.
To our Seniors:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek His will in all you do,
and He will show you which path to take.
~Proverbs 3:5-6
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LAST DAY
to Donate to the 2020 Scholarship Fund
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Since 2007, we have awarded more than $8,000 in scholarships to FUMC seniors, funded through the generosity of our congregation.
Help continue that tradition by donating to the scholarship fund by TODAY, May 27th.
To give to the scholarship fund, you can send a check to the church or click below. Whichever method you choose, please note that it is for “
Senior Scholarships
.” If you are mailing a check, please email
Babette
, so we know how much is available.
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Summer programming begins Mid-June!
We are wrapping up Spring programming after tonight, but we will be returning in 2-3 weeks with our Summer programs. Please stay tuned for more information!
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6:30 PM, Wednesday - KIDSClub:
Remind 101
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Wednesday Night:
6-7 PM - Junior High Youth Group:
7-8 PM - Senior High Youth Group:
Remind 101 for Youth
Text
@7b2dff6
to the number
81010
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We miss our kids & youth and look forward to seeing them!
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Weekly Discipleship Video
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"How is it with your soul?"
This week's video will be posted this morning. Please view it by clicking the button below to get to our Discipleship Video Playlist on Youtube. (You may need to scroll to the bottom.)
We will begin a new series next week, with the Book of Mark. Please read through the entire gospel this week.
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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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Worship
LIVE
Sunday Mornings on Facebook
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Recorded worship services can be found on our website, Facebook page and Youtube channel.
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New
Dan Maresca - pacemaker replacement
Eddie Gilchrist (brother-in-law of Kristi Paul)
- hospital
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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Dear Friends In My Church,
I am so grateful for all the expressions of concern during my surgery and recuperation. The prayers were very special, and all the beautiful cards (WOW) that I've enjoyed reading more than once, the phone calls and beautiful flowers. I'm a blessed man in many ways. I have several therapists coming to help me become my "old self"; and I hope to see all of you soon to thank you in person.
Troy Lewis
To My Church Family:
I want to thank you for all your prayers, calls and cards for my family during their health issues. They are all doing well and we are so thankful for your prayers. Your concern and love for my family is greatly appreciated. Your prayers have helped me through some very hard times.
Mike Molder
To all my friends at FUMC,
I would like to thank everyone who sent prayers my way. I really appreciate it. THANK YOU AGAIN!
Dan Maresca
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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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Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!
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