Crosswinds Newsletter
Sptember 1, 2021 - Volume 580
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This past Sunday we highlighted the great work being accomplished by our Food 4 Kids ministry. This ministry began seven years ago when the Upper Room Sunday school class recognized the food shortage of some local students. They stepped in to help meet the need, and since then, our church has been directly responsible for sponsoring nearly a dozen local schools and hundreds and hundreds of students.
On Sunday, Sean Byars, the Expansion and Community Involvement Coordinator, shared his experience of seeing firsthand the impact this ministry has on the students. He was able to be present at our 11:00 AM service where he said, “You are making a tremendous difference in the lives of these students.”
If you’re looking for a way to get involved, there are a couple of ways you can help this program continue to meet the growing needs in our community. The first is you can give a financial gift to support the ministry. It costs $27 per month to sponsor a student, or you can make a one-time gift. Simply make a note on your check or online gift for Food4Kids to help fund the purchase of food.
Another way to help is to offer your time. This program serves as many as 120 students and requires many people to make it happen. We could use help specifically with separating the food and packing it. On Wednesdays, a group gathers at the Family Life Center at 3:00 PM to separate food. At 5:00 PM, another group comes to pack the bags. We would love for you to join us for either opportunity. The food is delivered to the schools on Fridays and more drivers are needed. If you would like info on being a driver, contact Steve Wilson at DRIVER.
Last, but certainly not least, you can pray for the ministry. Pray that we could reach as far and wide as possible, not missing any students who are in need. Pray for the students we are serving. Pray that the food would not only nourish their bodies but their souls and that they would know that they are loved by God.
Food4Kids will begin feeding students again this week. If you want to help, show up on Wednesday afternoon, send in a financial gift, and/or pray. Let us remember Jesus’ words to the faithful in Matthew 25. When He thanks them for feeding Him when He was hungry, they ask, “When did we see You ungry?” Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.”
Pastor Brady Johnston
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Wednesday Night Live Kick-Off
Tonight, September 1st
Featuring Mark Winters
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Join us to kick off Wednesday Night Live and watch Mark Winter perform his show, “It’s the Almost Amazing Marko.” The doors to the Family Life Center will open at 6 PM. We will have drinks and light refreshments. The program will begin at 6:30 PM and run about an hour. See you tonight!
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"What is FUMC Midlothian about? How do I get connected? What is available for my kids? How can I serve?" You've been coming to church on Sunday mornings, but you know there is more to FUMC and you have questions. Join us Sunday, September 12th at 9:45 in the FLC for Next Steps with Pastor Brady and Pastor April. Here you can find answers to all your questions and more. Registration is not necessary. We hope to see you there! Contact the church office with any questions regarding Next Steps at 972-775-3993. |
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October will be here before we know it! Lord's Acre is an annual church wide event and celebration that includes a Silent Auction (8 to 10 AM), followed by a Live Auction (10:30 AM to noon), a Country Store and culminating with a Turkey Lunch at 12 PM outside. It's fun for the whole family! Funds raised go towards ministries and special needs of the church. Please stay tuned for more details, as some things will look different than years past. |
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As October is quickly approaching, we need items for both the Silent and Live Auctions. We ask that you please think quality over quantity when assessing your contributions, as space is limited. We are not able to accept donations of large furniture. If you have something to donate, call Laurie Lundberg at 972-877-8838 and leave a message. Donation drop-off and other event details will be announced at a later date.
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Calling all Crafters and Home Bakers |
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We also need to fill our Lord's Acre Country Store with beautiful creations and delicious treats! We would love your homemade donations for the Lord's Acre Country Store. Baked goods, savory mixes, seasonal decor and more are big hits each year. So share your talents, whatever they may be. If you have ideas or questions, please feel free to contact Cheryl Weadon.
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This year, our Lord's Acre Garage Sale is combining with our Annual Garage Sale the week after Lord's Acre, to allow for more space and volunteers. So if you've been decluttering and saving those treasures for the garage sale, it's almost time! If not, now is a great time to declutter and know that your donations will help support ministries of the church. More details coming soon! |
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Church Office will be Closed Monday,
9/6 for Labor Day
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Serve Our High School Students in Ministry |
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Are you interested in building relationships and sharing the love of Christ and God's Word with teens? We are growing our Sunday school teams for youth and would like to add two more youth teachers to help with our High School class. This is NOT an every Sunday commitment! Sunday School gathers from 9:35-10:35 AM. Weekly curriculum is provided! Please e-mail Keelee for more information.
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Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
~Proverbs 22:6
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Part-time Early-Childhood Care Workers Needed
Nursery through Pre-K
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Join our Early Childhood Care Team, serving young children and their families (0-5 years old). This is a part time (4-8 hours), weekly position with openings on Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights during the school year, and as needed for various ministry events. Please email Keelee Allen, Children's Minister or visit our website for more information.
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September 1st: GGP Fall Begins
September 1st: WNL Kick-Off with performance by Mark Winter, “It’s the Almost Amazing Marco.”
September 8th: WNL Programs return (no meal)
September 12th: Next Step Class
September 12th: Senior Sunday gathering
September 15th: DivorceCare & DivorceCare 4 Kids returns in the FLC
September 26th: Carter Blood Drive
September 26th: Pumpkins arrive
September 27th: Pumpkin Patch opens
October 2nd: Lord's Acre Festival
October 9th: Church-wide Garage Sale
October 24th: Trunk or Treat
See weekly information below.
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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.
Godly Play Children's Worship gathers during 8:30 and 11 AM worship services. Elementary age children are invited to go with our Children's Ministry Team to worship together in the Fellowship Hall. 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. If your class is meeting and is not listed below, please ask your class leader to email Mary Beth's with class information. Thank you!
+Children's Sunday School Classes, Sanctuary building, various rooms
+Youth Sunday School Classes, FLC upstairs, Jr. High & Sr. High rooms
+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"
+Upper Room Class, FLC room 201, led by Linda Berrey, "Heaven, What Everyone Ought to Know"
+Open Door Class, FLC room 107, led by Bill Bullinger, Max Lucado study
+Servant's Hands, FLC room 204, led by Carol Lee, Love Does
Men's Monday Night Bible Study meets Monday nights from 7-8:30 PM in the Sanctuary Building Workroom. Currently they are using the Messler study of the Gospel of John. The study is coordinated by Don Garret.
Choir meets for rehearsals on Wednesday's at 6 PM. If you are interested in joining choir please join us or contact Paul Martin.
Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 AM - 4 PM and Friday 8 AM - 12 PM.
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This Sunday, September 5, 2021
"What is Worship?"
Psalm 95
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 during
Wednesday Night Live
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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New
Ryan Black (grandson of Martha Black) - hospital and surgery again
Joan Smith - death of her dad
Jon & Diana Herrin and Family - death of his Mother Sue
Judi Yarbrough and Family - death of son-in-law
Josh & Lindsay Wright (friends of Brady and Annie) - grief and illness
Cindy Gudgell - moving to Baytown which is her home
Jakie Martin - surgery
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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Let's give a big hand of applause in appreciation of Don Garrent, Kathy Berg & Renee Sutton for making the FLC pantry usable once again! Don made repairs to the broken shelves, while Kathy and Renee worked hard to clean and rearrange this storage area. Now it safely accommodates all the supplies and the ceramic tableware. Our kitchen and pantry are ready to go. A fresh start for a new season! THANK YOU!
If you'd like to thank the church in the newsletter, 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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Senior Pastor: Rev. Brady Johnston
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FUMC Midlothian | 972-775-3993
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8 AM - 4 PM
Friday 8 AM - 12 PM
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