Crosswinds Newsletter
October 28, 2020 I Volume 538
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A Word from the Executive Pastor
New Sermon Series: "Finding Joy"
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Over the last few months, we have begun to catch our breath as our worship venues moved from online worship services on Facebook into field worship services between buildings on the church campus. Only recently have we offered worship services in the sanctuary and in the Family Life Center. We have moved through the darkness of fear with COVID onto anxiety and frustration about social distancing. We can finally serve communion again, though be it different than we are used to.
Our new sermon series will address a shift of heart away from worry and concern and more towards Finding Joy. It was Jesus who said, “I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” (John 15:11) Joy is a gift from the Holy Spirit, one that pours out the love of God into our hearts. Joy is limitless and indestructible. It is accessible to all of those who seek it, and it can never be taken away from you.
But there are times that we have allowed our sense of joy to go to sleep. This is a time where our confidence in God's presence in our lives becomes shaky. Joy should be with us always...holding us steady, regardless of what is happening around us. Based on your recent experience, what does joy look like to you?
Looking forward to sharing this series with you.
Pastor April
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All Saints Sunday
Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before Us
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On All Saints Sunday, November 1st, we will remember the saints who have gone before us by reading the names and lighting candles for our beloved church members who have found their heavenly home this past year.
If you would like to remember a loved one during worship on All Saints Sunday, please click the button below to send us their name by Thursday, October 29th.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends |
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Time changes this Sunday, November 1. Don't forget to move your clock back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
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Nursery and Early Childhood
(Through Pre-K) is now Open
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We are excited to begin to slowly open children's ministry! Our first step will be offering Nursery and Early Childhood (infant through pre-k only) during our Sunday morning worship services. Elementary age children will need to stay with their family in worship at this time.
If you would like your child/children to attend, please be aware of the following:
1) We will open our rooms for drop-off 15 mins prior to service beginning. Once adult services begin, you will not be able to drop off your child/children.. Please send ONE person to check-in your child/children as this helps minimize the number of people at the check-in point.
2) Check-in will be located in Hallway #2 of the main building. There will be a table with someone to greet you and walk you and your child/children through the process. You will check-in your child/children and they will be screened for any COVID symptoms and have their temperature taken. Then one of the staff will escort your child/children to their classroom. Please note parents will not be allowed past the check-in table. When you pick up, the same procedures will be in place. Please be timely in picking up your child/children so our staff has the time needed to properly sanitize the toys and classrooms.
3) Please do not send any bottles, cups, or food with your child/children. Because of the short amount of time they will be in the room and sanitary reasons, we will not serve food or drinks to your child/children. If they require a drink, our staff will have disposable cups and water to offer them. Also, please only bring what is essential in their diaper bags and limit lovies, toys, and pacifiers.
4) Our staff is following the department of health and human services of Texas child care licensing rules and regulations in partnership with our preschool, God's Garden, during this time. All staff are required to wear a mask at all times, children will wash their hands before entering a classroom, and shared toys and books will be limited and properly sanitized. We will use different rooms for the two worship services to limit cross exposure.
If you have any questions, please contact Keelee Allen at keeleea@fumcmidlo.org. Thank you and we are looking forward to seeing our kids and hearing their laughter, insight, and singing in our hallways once again!
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Last Playing with Parables
Sunday, November 1st at 6:30pm
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Come explore the parables with us in our three week Family Worship series! Gather in the FLC for a life-size, EXTRA LARGE parable story accompanied by family activities, games, and worship! Please note, this is a socially distanced event with designated areas for your family and masks are required for all adults and children over the age of 5 for all on-site events at this time.
The FLC will open at 6pm, so feel free to pack a picnic dinner and eat together before service begins! Registration is required.
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Pledge cards may be returned to the church this Sunday, mailed to FUMC Midlothian at 800 South 9th St., Midlothian, TX 76065 or submitted online by clicking the button below. |
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Worship Together November 1
"Defining Joy"
John 15:11
8:30 AM Traditional
11 AM Contemporary
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Junior High and Senior High Youth Group meets Wednesday nights 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the FLC. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Brady.
Stay connected in FUMC Midlo Youth Ministries! Follow us on our Youth Facebook page, FUMC Midlo Youth (public). Youth and Youth parents, join our private Facebook Group, FUMC Midlothian Youth (private community). For Remind 101 for Youth, text @7b2dff6 to the number 81010.
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Weekly Discipleship Video
“The Sermon on the Mount” Series
Week 4 – Matthew 5:38-48
"A Christian’s Love"
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How do we live with God’s Kingdom values in this earthly kingdom?
What can we do to grow in our ability to love?
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WayPoint is a daily guide to help you grow and expand upon the scriptures we are studying. WayPoints are available at Waypoint and FUMC Facebook.
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New
Lewis Family - death of Pat
Charles Webb Family - death of Charles
Continuous Prayer
Jeline Pegram, Raymond & LaFerne Cuddy, Karen Wilson, Dorothy Wares, George & Dee Culps, Dave Swiedom, Don Lish, Rodger Keyes, John Lowe, Chelsea Peel, God's Garden Preschool
COVID-19 Crisis, All those who have to make important and wise decisions regarding reopening businesses, churches and all other places.
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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A special thanks to my church family for all the prayers, cards, and texts during my Illness. God has blessed me and I have fully recovered. Praising God for my church family, my earth family and the doctors and nurses that took care of me.
Twanna Ford-Pitts
Growing Ideas
Dear Church Family,
I am so very grateful for the prayers, concern, and especially the many cards I have gotten during the time of my knee surgery. The cards are beautiful and oh so appreciated. The sentiments have been encouraging and uplifting. A big thank you to each of you for the love shown to me.
In Christ's Love,
Judy Baird
NOTE: If you would like to be a part of the prayer/card ministry, please contact JOY
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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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Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world! |
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