Crosswinds Newsletter
June 23, 2021 - Volume 571
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A Word from the Executive Pastor |
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Last week’s sermon, “The Myth of Failure”, was a surprise prequel to our sermon series starting this coming Sunday called “To Walk on Water.” Based in part on John Ortberg’s book, If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat, the new series invites us into the moment when Jesus asks Peter to do something he’s never done before, something he had just watched Christ do moments earlier: walk on water. At the moment of invitation, Peter must have struggled between what he knew to be true and what was possible in faith.
Like Peter, deep within us lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking a step at a time across a wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. Are you ready to take a risk and step out of the comfort and safety of your boat? Are you ready to deepen your faith and strengthen your relationship with Christ in a way that others who play it safe may never understand?
The first sermon is about learning to trust God and rely on faith in times of uncertainty. I look forward to seeing you there.
Oh…one more thing… Brady and I will be returning as your pastors again this year!
Blessings,
Pastor April
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Soul Fires
Starts Tonight in the FLC
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Glow Night
This Friday, June 25th
7-9 PM @ Mountain Peak Park
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Let's GLOW CRAZY! Join us for a fun filled, FREE community event at Mountain Peak Park on June 25th from 7-9pm. Bring all your glow gear and get ready to get your GLOW on! With games, prizes, a dance party, and challenges, we are sure to have a GLOWTASTIC time!
We need volunteers! If you can help, please check out volunteer options by clicking the button below.
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United Mission Week, July 11-15
with FMC of Mansfield
HELP! SEVERAL adult volunteers from FUMC Midlothian are needed to help throughout the week!
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Church Office Closed July 5th |
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We will observe the July 4th holiday on Monday, July 5th. Our offices will be closed July 5th and reopen on Tuesday, July 6th. |
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The youth (and volunteers) had a great time at War Wars, last week! Thank you to all who came and those who volunteered. Here's a sneak peak to some photos. More will be posting on social media in the coming days. |
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"In His Steps"
Israel Tour 2022
If you’re interested in going with the church to visit the Holy Land in 2022, now is the time to reach out. We will be travelling with FUMC Weatherford and spots are beginning to fill up. Deposits are refundable up to August. For more information, email Fred Smith at FrederickMsmith77@gmail.com.
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Part-time Financial Administrator Needed |
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FUMC Midlothian seeks a part time financial administrator, working an average of 25 hours per week. While the work schedule is flexible and working from home is permitted, office hours at church are required. Experience with Quickbooks is required for both payroll and bookkeeping. Contact Dr. April Fehler at aprilf@fumcmidlo.org or click on full job description for more information. Please help us spread the word by liking and sharing the job post on Facebook!
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Part-time Early-Childhood Care Workers Needed |
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Come join our Early Childhood Care Team where you will be serving children, infants through not yet in Kindergarten. Your primary purpose is to provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to the children while at our Church, ages 0-5 years in a clean environment. This is a part time (4-8 hours) weekly position with opening on Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights (during the school year), and other as needed childcare for various ministry events. Email Keelee Allen, Children's Minister, or go to fumcmidlo.org/job-opportunities for more information.
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FUMC Lake Day
Sunday, July 18, 12-10 PM
Stay tuned for a schedule of fun events for the whole family!
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June 16th-July 21: Soul Fires for Youth, Wednesday evenings
June 25th: Glow Night, 7-9 PM, Mountain Peak Park
July 5th: Church office closed in observance of Independence Day
July 6th-July 29th: GGP Summer Program (TWTH)
July 11th-15th: Youth United Mission Week, partnered with FUMC Mansfield
July 18th: Lake Day at Lynn Creek Park, 12-10 PM, Joe Pool Lake
August 8th: Youth and Children's Sunday School begins
August 15th: Backpack Blessings
August 29th: Godly Play begins
August 30 & 31st: Meet the Teacher for GGP
September 1st: GGP Fall Begins
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Discipleship Bands meet at various times throughout the week. New Discipleship Bands can form at any time! For more information, please contact the church office.
Children's Church meets during both services throughout the summer. Children will be released to our Children's Ministry Team early in both services, to go worship in the Fellowship Hall. Of course, children are always welcome to stay with their parents throughout worship.
Adult Sunday School Classes meet between services from 9:45-10:30 AM. Classes that have comfirmed they are currently meeting are listed below. If your class is meeting and is not listed, please ask your class leader to respond to Mary Beth's email regarding class information. Thank you!
-Bill Theiss Fellowship Class, FLC room 109, led by Margie Faulkner, Book of James
-Adult Bible class, FLC room 110, led by Mary Ellen Humphrey, "Defined: Who God Says You Are"
Men's Monday Night Bible Study meets Monday nights from 7-8:30 PM in the Sanctuary Building Workroom. Currently they are finishing the Messler study of proverbs and is looking to study the Gospel of John next. The study is coordinated by Don Garret.
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Worship with Us This Sunday
June 27
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"To Walk on Water"
Matthew 14:22-32
Pastor April Fehler Series
8:30 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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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
will resume in September
Stay Tuned for Summer Events & Ministry
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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We offer Nursery and Early Childhood Care (infant through pre-k) during our Sunday morning worship services. Please email Keelee with any questions. Thank you!
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Church office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8am to 4pm. Visitors will no longer need to have their temperature checked upon entry since the preschool will not be meeting in the summer and will fall under new State guidelines in the Fall. Masks are welcome and optional.
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New
Dave Hinson - hospital (may be home)
Continuous Prayer
Karen Wilson, Dorothy Wares, George & Dee Culps, Don Lish, John Lowe, Chelsea Peel, Jim Sibley, Peggy Mathis
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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The Prayer/Card Ministry of our church prayed for and sent cards to my friend when she was dealing with melanoma surgery. They got all the cancer tissue and she is doing great. Here is her thank you note.
"To the friends of Joy's who prayed for me and sent so many cards, I want to thank you and everyone that prayed for me during a stressful and scary time. Receiving so many beautiful cards was such a nice surprise. I really appreciated everything. Thank you so much. I will pay these gestures forward. Glenda Hume"
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Dear Church Family,
As you know, the past few months have been extremely stressful and challenging for our family. We truly appreciate the love, kindness and grace you have shown to us during this ordeal.
Thank you so much for all your prayers, cards, meals and texts during our daughter, Bridget’s cancer battle and subsequent passing. We were extremely grateful for the lovely meal provided for our family and friends following the funeral service and all the support we received that day.
We are so blessed to be part of such a loving, caring church family.
With much love and gratitude,
Steve and Sue Mueller
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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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Senior Pastor: Rev. Brady Johnston
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