Crosswinds Newsletter
June 16, 2021 - Volume 570
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A Word from the Executive Pastor |
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Building a sense of community has been a priority for the Methodist church from the beginning. Before COVID-19, small groups, Bible studies, even Sunday School classes, were meeting in each other’s homes. Housefires was a Wednesday evening meeting for youth during the summer months. Each week, a family would invite the youth and their friends into their homes for a short devotion, to play games, and spend time together away from stressors of the school year.
As we begin to look toward post COVID-19 times, building that sense of community is even more important. We are beginning to see some of our adult Sunday school classes meeting at church again. We know that Children’s Church offers a place uniquely suited to our children during our worship services. This year, our new Summer Youth Series, SOUL FIRES, kicks off this Wednesday, June 16th from 6-8pm. In SOUL FIRES, a family will plan an evening of games, hangout times, a movie, etc. and a short 5-10 minute devotional just like Housefires, but the activities will take place at the church. It’s an opportunity to kickstart the summer for our youth, especially since the first Wednesday back is the infamous WATER WARS!
This Sunday, Rev. Thomas Mitchell, the Director of the Wesley Foundation at UT Arlington, will be preaching both services. His sermon is entitled “Running Ahead”.
Blessings,
Pastor April
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Youth Water Wars
TONIGHT - June 16, 6-8 PM
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ATTENTION YOUTH! Grab your swimsuit and let's get SOAKED! Obstacle course, slip and slide, inflatables, games, snow cones and more! All students 6th-12th grade are welcome to attend this FREE event from 6-8pm on JUNE 16th, as we kick off our youth summer program, SOUL FIRES (more ifo coming soon)!! Wear a modest swimsuit and bring a towel! Get ready to have BUCKETS OF FUN!
We need volunteers. Sign Up Now!
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Glow Night
June 25th, 7-9 PM @ Mountain Peak Park
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Let's GLOW CRAZY! Join us for a fun filled, FREE community event at Mountain Peak Park on June 25th from 7-9pm. Bring all your glow gear and get ready to get your GLOW on! With games, prizes, a dance party, and challenges, we are sure to have a GLOWTASTIC time!
We need volunteers! If you can help, please check out volunteer options by clicking the button below.
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United Mission Week
July 11-15
with FMC of Mansfield
We have just a few spots left for students. All middle school and high school students who have completed grades 6-12, are invited to participate. Sign up now, if you want to go.
We also need SEVERAL adult volunteers from FUMC Midlothian to help throughout the week!
Here you can find answers to FAQ's. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions, as well.
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"In His Steps"
Israel Tour 2022
If you’re interested in going with the church to visit the Holy Land in 2022, now is the time to reach out. We will be travelling with FUMC Weatherford and spots are beginning to fill up. Deposits are refundable up to August. For more information, email Fred Smith at FrederickMsmith77@gmail.com.
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Part-time Financial Administrator Needed |
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FUMC Midlothian seeks a part time financial administrator, working an average of 25 hours per week. While the work schedule is flexible and working from home is permitted, office hours at church are required. Experience with Quickbooks is required for both payroll and bookkeeping. Contact Dr. April Fehler at aprilf@fumcmidlo.org or click on full job description for more information. Please help us spread the word by liking and sharing the job post on Facebook!
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Part-time Early-Childhood Care Workers Needed |
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Come join our Early Childhood Care Team where you will be serving children, infants through not yet in Kindergarten. Your primary purpose is to provide dependable, safe, secure, and nurturing care to the children while at our Church, ages 0-5 years in a clean environment. This is a part time (4-8 hours) weekly position with opening on Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights (during the school year), and other as needed childcare for various ministry events. Email Keelee Allen, Children's Minister, or go to fumcmidlo.org/job-opportunities for more information.
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FUMC Lake Day
Sunday, July 18, 12-10 PM
Stay tuned for a schedule of fun events for the whole family!
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June 16th: Youth Water Wars, 6-8 PM, outside parking lot and FLC
June 16th-July 21: Soul Fires for Youth, Wednesday evenings
June 25th: Glow Night, 7-9 PM, Mountain Peak Park
July 6th-July 29th: GGP Summer Program (TWTH)
July 11th-15th: Youth United Mission Week, partnered with FUMC Mansfield
July 18th: Lake Day at Lynn Creek Park, 12-10 PM, Joe Pool Lake
August 7th: Back to School Carnival, FUMC Midlothian
August 8th: Youth and Children's Sunday School begins
August 15th: Backpack Blessings
August 29th: Godly Play begins
August 30 & 31st: Meet the Teacher for GGP
September 1st: GGP Fall Begins
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Choir meets each Wednesday at 6pm to rehearse. Contact Paul for more info. The choir will break for the summer beginning in July.
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 has started up again in both services and will meet throughout the summer.
Adult Sunday School Classes meet between services from 9:45-10:30 AM. Classes that have comfirmed they are currently meeting are listed below. If your class is meeting and is not listed, please ask your class leader to respond to Mary Beth's email regarding class information. Thank you!
-Bill Theiss Fellowship Class, FLC room 109, led by Margie Faulkner
-Adult Bible class, FLC room 110, led by Mary Ellen Humphrey
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.
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Worship with Us This Sunday, June 20
"Running Ahead"
Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Director of the UTA Wesley
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
Stay Tuned for Summer Events & Ministry
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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Church office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8am to 4pm. Visitors will no longer need to have their temperature checked upon entry since the preschool will not be meeting in the summer and will fall under new State guidelines in the Fall. Masks are welcome and optional.
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New
Scott Sweatt - death of his mother
Randall Hill - hospital
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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The Prayer/Card Ministry sent prayers and cards to Sage Boteler when she had shoulder surgery. Here is her note of thanks:
Hi Joy, I received all the well wishes cards from everyone at church. I am so grateful for all the prayers and thoughts from you and everyone. I am doing much better now and recovering quickly. I would really appreciate it if you could send out a little note to everyone saying thank you to all for the cards and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sage Boteler
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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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