Crosswinds Newsletter
November 24, 2021 - Volume 592
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Many blessing to all of you on this Thanksgiving Day.
Pastor Brady Johnston and Executive Pastor April Fehler
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Thanksgiving Meals Outreach |
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We are partnering with Midlothian Home Group to provide meals for seniors, shut-ins and families in need this week! Delivery drivers are needed for Wednesday evening at 5:30 PM and Thursday morning at 10 AM. You can also help by giving money to purchase meals and packaged food donations, as we will be providing groceries for families so they can prepare entire meals. Seniors & shut-ins will receive hot, prepared meals. You can find a list of needed items or sign up to be a delivery driver by clicking the button below.
If you would like to contribute money, use Venmo or PayPal or drop it off with David Stanton. Contact David at 214-335-5207. Any funds we receive above the $325 needed will be used to purchase food for families or be used for future holiday meals.
Venmo - @David-Stanton-99
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The church office will be closed November 24th-26th in observance of Thanksgiving. Thank you! |
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Help Share the Gift of Advent
In Our Community
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Christmas is coming! Is your family ready to celebrate? Our Drive Thru Christmas ADVENTure is an interactive, drive thru event for families on December 5th from 6-8 PM. We will walk through the four weeks of Advent to help us get ready for the coming of Jesus in engaging, fun activities! Stations around our parking lots will focus on HOPE, PEACE, JOY, LOVE and the miracle of CHRISTMAS and end with our live nativity. Bring your friends and neighbors, pile into the car, dress up in your favorite Christmas attire, and spread some JOY! See how you can help by clicking the button below! |
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This is a community event. There is no registration or cost to drive through. Please consider signing up asap, so that we can plan accordingly. Thank you! |
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Sing in the Christmas Cantata
Rehearsing Now!
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Calling all adults and youth that like to sing!
Please consider joining us to perform in our annual Christmas Cantata on Sunday, December 19th during the 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service. Rehearsals are Wednesday nights at 6 PM in the choir room. Please join us! If you have questions, please click Paul Martin to send an email.
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Thank you to everyone that helped get the church ready for Advent. A special thanks to Pam Lowe and Jenanne Hill for planning and organizing the decorating of both worship spaces. The church looks beautiful and ready to welcome everyone in preparation for Christmas. |
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Order Poinsettias in celebration of a loved one and help decorate the church for Christmas! Poinsettias will be placed around the altar in both the Sanctuary and the FLC. They may be taken home Christmas Eve after your service or they can be donated to the church. Orders must be placed by December 12th! Click below to order now! |
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It's almost time for Advent in a Box 2021! We have put together 4 weeks of interactive, fun-filled, faith-infused Christ-centered experience for your family. It's important to turn our eyes to the meaning behind the season and help each other enjoy holiday celebrations built upon the hope and truth of Christ.
In each box, you will find a way to celebrate each week of Advent with scripture, activities, games, and crafts to do with your family. Everything is provided except for common household items. We have 100 boxes available (at no cost) to our families, please sign up to secure your box. Please note, we have only one box per family available.
Our prayer for you during this season of anticipation and waiting for the coming of Christ is for God to reveal Himself to each of you and for your family to experience the welcoming and arrival of the King of Kings! May you be richly blessed this Advent season and enjoy time growing together as a family!
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Carter Blood Drive
Sunday, December 12th
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Our next blood drive will be here before we know it! Mark your calendars and schedule an appointment if you are able. The blood collected during our drive will be on a hospital shelf within 72 hours of its collection, impacting patients and their families IMMEDIATELY! If you are healthy and have not donated in the last 56 days, please consider clicking the button below to schedule your appointment today! Let’s intentionally save lives together! |
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Community Christmas Caroling
Wednesday, December 15th
Details Coming Soon!
Let us lift our voices to sing His praise and spread Christmas cheer!
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We have some opportunities to serve on the Audio Visual (AV) team and in the By The Well band. The By the Well band specifically needs help with drums, guitar and piano. However, if you are interested in performing with the BTW band, please contact us, no matter the area your talent.
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The AV team needs help running slides, sound, OBS (online broadcasting system) and help moderating in both the 8:30 Traditional and the 11 Contemporary services. No experience is necessary. We will train you in whichever area you serve!
Please consider serving in worship! We are flexible and able to work with your schedule.
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November 24th-26th: Church Office Closed
November 28th: Advent Begins; Poinsettias Go On Sale
December 5th: Christmas ADVENTures (help needed)
December 12th: Carter Blood Drive; Last Day to Order Poinsettias
December 15th: Community Christmas Caroling (singers wanted)
December 19th: Christmas Cantata (singers wanted)
December 24th: Christmas Eve Services
December 27th, 28th & 31st: Church Office Closed
January 3rd: Church Office Closed
January 23rd: Confirmation Parent Information Meeting
January 30th: Confirmation Classes Begin
See weekly information below.
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Weekly at FUMC
*Now Wednesday Night Activities this Week*
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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
+Adult Bible Class, FLC room 110, led by Mary Ellen Humphrey
+Upper Room Class, FLC room 201, led by Sandra Hill
+Open Door Class, FLC room 107, led by Bill Bullinger
+Servant's Hands, FLC room 204, led by Carol Lee
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.
Choir meets each Wednesday at 6 PM. Bell Choir meets Mondays 6-7 PM. If you are interested in joining Choir or Bell Choir, please contact church office or Paul Martin.
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.
Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 AM - 4 PM and Friday 8 AM - 12 PM. The Church office will be closed November 24th-26th in observance of Thanksgiving. Thank you!
Worship Together
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Sunday, November 28th
"The Power of Hope"
Jeremiah 33:14-16
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
Wednesday Night KidsClub: 6:30-7:30 PM
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 Groups
have resumed and meet during
Wednesday Night Live from 6:30-8 PM
and Sunday School from 9:45-10:35 AM.
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 @midloyouthto 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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New Prayer Requests:
Marty Griffin mother of Tim Griffin - surgery
Robert Houston Sisco (father of Robert Sisco) - Mansfield Hospital
Doug Turner (brother of Candy Conrad) - seriously injured in car accident
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 - Josh Dunaway, 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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Men, Women and Children (with the help of an adult), 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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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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