Crosswinds Newsletter
July 13, 2022 - Volume 625
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Today, I wanted to follow up on Sunday’s announcement regarding Pastor April. On Sunday, I announced that she had had a stroke. She is currently in rehab and doing very well. I spent some time with her on Monday. I sat with her during her patient orientation. We swapped jokes and laughs the entire time.
I know I’m not telling you anything that you don’t already know about April, but she is truly an inspiration. She trusts the Lord to do an amazing work in her life. She can’t wait to be back here with her church. I know we are eager to have her back as well.
If you want to bless April, we are encouraging the church to do so in two ways. The first is to pray for her and her family. We’re praying for a full recovery and restoration. Also, pray for Damon and Ian and Drew as they support her. The second thing you can do right now is to write her a card. We’re collecting cards for April at the church office. We will be taking them up there throughout the week. I’m sure there will be other ways to serve April and her family in the future, but for now, these are the most helpful things we can do. We will let you know more as other opportunities arise.
First United Methodist Church
ATTN: Pastor April Fehler
800 S. Ninth St.
Midlothian, TX 76065
Blessings.
Pastor Brady
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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. Help as needed, flexible days. Email Valerie.
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Guided Prayer
Wednesday, July 20th
in the Sanctuary
7-8 PM
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For All Youth 6th-12th Grade |
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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! Must have a youth (6th-12th grade) in the family and present.
Tuesday, July 26th - Pool Party, 4:30-8:30 PM
Address will be sent to youth later. We will provide dinner and drinks. All youth, 6th-12th grade, are invited!
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. For all youth, 6th-12th grade.
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Children's Ministries Needs You! |
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Our Children's ministries needs help on Sunday mornings! 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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Looking for a Children & Youth 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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Blood Drive
Sunday, August 7th
8 AM - 2 PM
Sign up now by clicking the button below! Look for the Carter Bloodmobile!
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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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The Youth Roller Skating Day Was a BLAST! |
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Throughout July: GGP Summer Camp (T/W/Th)
July 20th: Guided Prayer
July 22nd: Youth Family Night (6th-12 Grade and their family)
July 26th: Youth Pool Party (6th-12 Grade)
August 2nd: Youth Movie Day (6th-12 Grade)
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 17th
"The Great Co-Mission"
Acts 1:3-8
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 in full swing! See above.
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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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:
Betty Wells (Mother of Deborah Keyes) - hospital
Pastor April Fehler - rehab - stroke
Ruth Pearce - upcoming surgery
Dee Trimble - hospital/rehab
Boyce Whatley - surgery
Deborah Keyes Family - death of her mother
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 take 20 seconds to update us with basic information for each person related/applicable to you by clicking MILITARY UPDATE.
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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