Crosswinds Newsletter
August 11, 2021 - Volume 578
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With school back in session this week, we’re getting ready to start Wednesday Night Live again. Wednesday Night Live is the night we host our church programs, such as children and youth programs, adult Bible study and choir.
On September 1st, we have a kickoff event for Wednesday Night Live. We will be hosting Mark Winter, who will come and perform a show called “It’s the Almost Amazing Marco.” Mark is an evangelist for the Central Texas Conference. If you don’t know him, Mark uses his gifts of creativity to share the gospel and Biblical lessons. He will be putting on the program, and it will be fun for all ages. This will be the program for all of our children, youth, and adults that night.
On September 1st, the doors to the Family Life Center will open at 6 PM. We will have drinks and light refreshments. The program will be from 6:30-7:45 PM.
Regular Wednesday Night Live programming will begin on September 8th. One thing to be aware of is that we will no longer be hosting a weekly meal before programs.
I’m excited to get our Wednesday Night Live programs up and running this year. I hope you will join us on September 1st!
Pastor Brady Johnston
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As announced previously, back by popular demand, are the Lord's Acre Festival and the Church-wide Garage Sale, but instead of being held the same day, they will be held this year on two consecutive Saturdays, October 2 and October 9. This change was made in light of the continuing need to provide ample space for gatherings. Currently taking shape for Lord’s Acre on October 2, are the Silent Auction (8 to 10 AM), followed by the Live Auction (10:30 AM to noon), and culminating with the turkey lunch at noon, which will be held outdoors.
A committee of stalwart volunteers requests your prayers and support for this endeavor as we continue to navigate the need to provide a safe environment to be together. Also needed are donations of items for both the silent and live auctions. Please think quality versus quantity when assessing your contributions. Note that we will be unable 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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Love to Sing?
The Choir Needs You!
Help us fill the Sanctuary with a joyful noise! Choir starts rehearsals today at 6 PM. We welcome anyone who is interested to contact Paul Martin or come by the choir room this evening.
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PO Box is Closed
Please Send Mail to Our Physical Address
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While our church office was closed due to COVID, we asked you to send mail to a post office box. Since we have returned to being on campus daily, the PO Box is No Longer Active. Please send your mail to our physical address at 800 S. Ninth St. Midlothian, TX 76065. Thank you!
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If you are healthy and have NOT donated in the past 56 days, please consider donating blood!
FUMC Midlothian
Sunday, September 26th
9 AM – 2 PM
Look for the Donor Bus!
Let’s intentionally save lives together!
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Last week, our church had an opportunity to serve our neighbors at MHS. We fed the faculty and staff as they prepared for the start of a new school year. We love our relationship with the school and look forward to serving them in the future. This ministry is made possible by your generosity as a church! |
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DivorceCare and DivorceCare 4 Kids will return Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8 PM, starting Wednesday, September 15th. Divorce Care gather in Room 203 and DC4K will meet in Room 201 (upstairs in FLC). For more information contact the church office at 972-775-3993 or by email.
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Volunteer HS Sunday School Teachers Needed |
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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. Curriculum is provided and we will train you! 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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August 18th: Choir returns
August 29th: Godly Play begins
August 30 & 31st: Meet the Teacher for GGP
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 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.
Children's Church meets during both services. 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.
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
J.O.Y. Games Group has made the decision to discontinue meeting until further notice.
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.
Choir meets for rehearsals on Wednesday's at 6 PM. If you are interested in joining choir please join us or contact Paul Martin.
NOTE: The church office rolled off of summer hours this week. Our current office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8-4 and Friday 8-12.
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Worship with Us This Sunday
August 22, 2021
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Are You Envious Because
I Am Generous?
Matthew 20:1-16
Pastor Brady
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
Kim Sisco - surgery
Lindsey Towery (Sisco's daughter) - pregnancy health
The Erusuriz Family - tragedy of car accident
Danny Nutt Family - death of his mom, Eula Nutt
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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Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
To everyone who has sent me a get well card. Each one has been caring and encouraging and has brightened my spirits. And I can tell that all the prayers are helping too. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful church family.
Donna Piper
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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