Crosswinds Newsletter
January 27, 2021 - Volume 551
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When I think back on some of the more formative moments in my faith, my confirmation experience ranks up there, but not for reasons you might suspect. By that point, I had already prayed to receive Jesus and was even baptized. What made confirmation such a powerful experience for me was that it was the first time anyone ever asked if I was ready for those things. I was told what it meant to follow Jesus and be a faithful member of His Body, the church. Rather than trying to convince me, they asked me to count the cost to see if I was ready to commit.
Confirmation is a time when the church takes some of our students aside to help them explore who Jesus is and what it means to be a part of His church. We take a look at baptism and prayerfully discern if that is a commitment they are ready to make. We create sacred space for them to consider where they are in their faith, and if it’s time for them to take the next step. We do our best to remove any sense of pressure. We want them to own their decision.
In February, we will begin confirmation for this year. This is an invitation to any of our students in 6th grade or older or any students who have yet to go through confirmation to join us. We will have a parent meeting on Feb 7th at 10:00 AM in the Family Life Center. If you are interested, please sign up using the Google Form below.
As a church, let us be in prayer for our confirmation class this year. May God give them the grace to count the cost of discipleship and that they may know the thrill of following Christ and serving in His church.
Pastor Brady Johnston
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Youth Group Tonight
1/27, 6:30-8 PM
ALL YOUTH (6th-12th grade) are invited to join us tonight as we continue our "Soul Detox" and take a look at our influences. All are welcome and we encourage you to bring a friend (or ten)! Masks and social distance are required.
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Choir Rehearsals Tonight
1/27, 6 PM in the Sanctuary
Choir returns to rehearsals tonight! Please join us or contact Paul if you are interested in choir. ALL ARE WELCOME AND INVITED!
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What are Discipleship Bands?
Learn More Tuesday 2/2
7 PM on Zoom
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This Sunday, Brady will introduce our new Discipleship Band ministry during service. Then join us Tuesday, February 2 at 7pm on Zoom to learn more about them and see if it is something you are interested in participating in. Stay tuned for more information on how to connect to the meeting. All are welcome! |
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If you have any personal financial questions, please send an email to finance@fumcmidlo.org. Attach copies of any documents necessary regarding your questions.
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Central Texas Emmaus Annual Gathering
Virtual via Webinar
Thursday, 2/4 @ 7pm
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Used Printer Ink Cartridges |
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Please continue to save your used printer ink cartridges and drums for the church. We get $2 in rewards for each one turned into Staples for office supplies. Joy turns in 60 each month. You can put them on the little table beside the church office door during work hours and call the office (972-775-3993). For more info, email Joy.
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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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Youth Group
Junior High and Senior High
Wednesday Nights 6:3 -8 PM
in the FLC
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. For Remind 101 for Youth, text @7b2dff6 to the number 81010. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Brady.
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Nursery and Early Childhood
Infant Through Pre-K is Available
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We offer Nursery and Early Childhood care (infant through pre-k) during our Sunday morning worship services. If you would like your children to attend, please visit our Creation Kids Webpage to review our entire policy before bringing your children. Elementary age children will need to stay with their family in worship at this time. If you have any questions, please email Keelee Allen at Keelee. Thank you!
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Weekly Discipleship Video
Jesus' Practices, Week 3
"Jesus' Spiritual Disciplines"
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Questions:
Am I enjoying prayer?
Do I give the bible time to speak to me every day?
How did the Bible live in me today?
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Worship Together
January 31
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"Pressing On"
Philippians 3:7-14
8:30 AM Traditional
11 AM Contemporary
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Mark your Calendars! The Red Cross has scheduled us for the following dates: May 30, August 29 and November 14. You can go in and register now by clicking here. Enter the code "fumcmid". Please continue to pray for Red Cross as they work to fulfill their ministry and keep their employees and donors safe.
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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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Church Office Hours & Appointments |
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Church office visits can be made by appointment only at this time. In effort to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19, church staff will primarily be working remotely. Phones will be forwarded and answered. Please contact the church office at 972-775-3993 to make an appointment for church business.
Please remember we are practicing social distance and wearing face masks as an act of love for one another while on campus. Face masks are required when you are at the church - in both the Main Building and the Family Life Center. Thank you.
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New
Derek Vance (Candy Conrad Family) - Diagnosed with serious illness
Ron & Judy Winkelmann (Sandra Hill's sister) - surgery and health issues
Continuous Prayer
Raymond & LaFerne Cuddy, Karen Wilson, Dorothy Wares, George & Dee Culps, Don Lish, 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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To My Church Family, I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am for the wonderful cards I’ve received from everyone. It seems like every time I’m having a rough day or feeling a little sad I received just the right card or message from someone.
Thank you so much!
Shelby Loper
To the volunteers who put up and took down the Christmas decorations that made our church so beautiful for the holidays, THANK YOU. The members of our church appreciate you.
Your Church Family
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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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