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Crosswinds Newsletter
April 17, 2024 - Volume 717
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With school winding down, we’ve officially entered one of the busiest times of the year for many people. That is certainly true for the church. With events filling up our calendar, be sure to stay informed as to all that is going on. | I do want to hold two things before you today. The first is the opportunity to support our graduating Seniors. Every year, we provide scholarships for students from our church who are seeking to further their education beyond high school. We like to take the amount of money collected for the Senior scholarships and divide that out to the students who apply. If you would like to show your support to our graduating Seniors by giving to the scholarship fund, simply note “Senior scholarships” either in the memo of a check, via Venmo @fmcmidlo, or online by clicking the button below. | |
Also, be aware that this Sunday we will be having our VBS Cookout. This is a fundraiser for Vacation Bible school, which is coming up June 9-13. They will be selling hamburgers and more beginning after Sunday school hour (around 10:30am) and following the 11am worship service. This Sunday, come grab a good lunch and support a good cause.
Blessings,
Pastor Brady Johnston
| All donations benefit Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2024! | |
Tonight's meal is Tio Tony’s beef soft tacos, refried beans, rice, chips & salsa and cookies. Dinner is $8 per person - 18 and under eat free. Cash or a check may be placed in the box or Venmo scanned at the front of the serving line. | |
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Discover Grace is a worship experience focused on opening our hearts and minds to discovering God's grace TOGEHTER. This is a new way of being church particularly for families, but open and welcoming for everyone. Families will enjoy being together, making things, eating, and celebrating God together through His Word, music, and prayer.
With Discover Grace, we are creating a community of all ages, centered on Christ, showing Christian hospitality--giving people a chance to express their creativity, to sit down together and eat a meal, and to have fun in the church! Join us Sunday, April 28; register now!
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Watercolor Encounter: Landscape | |
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Jenny Short is offering an eight-week watercolor class exploring painting landscapes in different styles. This class is for beginners and intermediate students who want to learn the medium and develop their own styles of painting in watercolor. Each session lasts three hours and students will complete a painting in that time. Students will learn the elements and principles of design and paint landscapes in the styles of realism, impressionism and abstract.
The class will meet Tuesdays from 1-4 PM. Dates are May 7,14, 21, 28; June 18, 25; July 2, 9. The course is free, but students must pre-register. Students will provide their own supplies. Contact Jenny if you want to be in this class. There are a limited number of spots available. Email msjennyshort20@hotmail.com or call 214-301-2197.
Jenny has a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Painting from Texas Woman's University and a B.A. Degree in Art from the University of Arkansas. She has taught 20 years in the public-school systems of Texas and university courses in watercolor and drawing.
Suggested Supply List* (pricing at Michael's):
- Paper: Arches 140 lb. cold pressed watercolor pad, 10"#14", 12 sheets, #10338217, $32.99
- Paint: Winsor&Newton Cotman Watercolors, 20 count paint set, #1063695, $34.99
- Watercolor Palette: Robert E. Wood, 16"×12", which has 24 wells, #181826401215168538, model #005778, $22.28
- Royal Langnickle Zen Series 83 Watercolor Round 5 piece brush set, #10408124, $9.99
- Yasutomo Flat Wash Hake Brush, 2 1/2" wide, $5.24
*If you already have supplies, use them. This is a suggestion and what Jenny will use in class. The paper is a better brand thanked used last time and we will use half sheets to begin with. Materials are on sale at different times and in stores.
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Stirred Up is a gathering of caregivers of little ones who know the ins and outs of the parenting rollercoaster all too well. Amidst the chaos of tiny feet and scattered toys, you can take a moment to breathe, sip on a warm cup of coffee, and share a light breakfast with fellow caregivers who are in the thick of it with you. We are turning our space into a haven for children 5 and under to socialize, play, and learn while caregivers get the chance to connect with one another and God. It is a chance to build community, gain understanding, and experience a bit of sanctuary from the daily grind. Inspired by the gentle nudges of God, and the verses from Hebrews 10:24 and Romans 15:32, we’re all about fostering connections that go beyond the surface. It’s about building a foundation of trust, empathy, refreshing, encouragement, and shared experiences that can carry us through the highs and lows of parenthood!
If you are a parent or caregiver of children 5 and under longing for a sense of belonging, we invite you to join us at Stirred Up. We meet Mondays from 9-11am through May 20th in the Main Building. Our doors are open, our coffee is hot and our hearts are ready! Let’s stir up love, joy, and connection together! Join us in the main building or email Hana Chandler at hanaelise23@gmail.com
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SAGA Trip (55+)
Painted Churches in Schulenburg, TX
May 23rd-24th
| The Painted Churches in Schulenburg, TX is a guided tour of five churches. It's a fascinating tour with details on the German, Czech and Polish settlements in Texas during the 1840s and 1850s. SAGA invites you to see some of the magnificent churches built and painted by these early settlers. | |
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We will depart by bus from the FMC South parking lot (Pumpkin Patch) at 8am on May 23rd and will stop for lunch at a fast-food restaurant. This lunch is not included in the trip. We will arrive in Schulenburg mid-afternoon. Dinner on the 23rd will be at Sengelmann Hall and is included in the price. We will spend the night at the Holiday Inn Express in Schulenburg (20 rooms with 2 double beds and 5 rooms with a king bed have been blocked). A full breakfast is included. The hotel is included in the price, however you are responsible for reserving your room. Contact Sam at the hotel at 979-743-2301. We will stop for a lunch buffet included in the price at the Oak Ridge Smokehouse.
- Cost per person for the trip is $230 which includes double occupancy at the hotel or $305 for a room with single occupancy
- Non-refundable deposit of $50 is due at the time your reservation is made
- Final payments are due by May13th
- Waiver must be completed by May 13th
The cost of the trip includes: bus, hotel, two meals, (dinner and lunch), ticket to churches, and tips. Please click the button below to register and pay. All payment must be made through the church. Contact Wanda Scott at wandakscott39@gmail.com for with any questions. Trip is limited to 52. We will have a wait list if it fills up.
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Mark your calendars! VBS returns to FMC June 9-13, from 6:00-8:30pm! All kids, ages 3 years (must be fully potty trained) through entering 5th grade are invited!
Go back in time! Bring the whole flock to Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid!Each day kids will experience the authentic sights and sounds of history-making stories of Jesus' life and help make their faith REAL for them. They'll hear stories that only Mary could tell and have conversations with shopkeepers in The Nazareth Marketplace, where they'll stand up for their faith among people who doubt that the carpenter's son is really God's son.
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YOUTH United Mission Week | |
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United Mission Week is an intentional week of serving our community in which FMC Midlothian partners with First Methodist Mansfield. Students and volunteers come together to serve through construction projects as well as partnering with local non-profit organizations to serve Mansfield and surrounding areas. United Mission Week is truly a life changing week for everyone involved, and it is definitely one of our favorite weeks of the entire year!
Students who will have completed 6th-12th grade at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year and adult volunteers are invited to participate. High School students (9-12th grade) will be staying at the church overnight. Middle School students (6-8th grade) will be staying at their own homes throughout the week. For more info visit fmcmidlothian.org/youth
Register now for a discounted rate! Pricing will increase as it gets closer. The final day to register is June 16th. Students/participants please register by clicking below:
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Calling All Elementary Musicians | |
Music Camp at FMC returns July 21-25 from 5:00-8:00pm for campers who've completed Kindergarten - 5th grade. Registration is open!
Campers will learn and perform an entire Gospel-centered musical in just one week. Activities include singing, acting, choreography, art activities, and more! Then, campers will present a live stage performance of the musical for family and friends! Our production this year is "Legends at Camp Garner Creek" by Dave Clark and Emily Mingledorff.
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Be a Reading Buddy at JR Irvin Elementary! Sign up for one Friday or as often as you like! You will read to an early elementary class between 9-10 am. Midlothian ISD requires a background check for all volunteers, which will be provided after you register your interest. Please click here to sign up for a Friday and email Missions if you have questions.
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Apr 21: VBS Cookout
Apr 28: Senior Sunday
May 5: Confirmation Sunday
May 7: Watercolor Class begins
May 19: Pentecost Sunday
May 23-24: SAGA Painted Churches Trip
May 29: VBS Volunteer Training
Jun 9-13: VBS
Jun 15-21: High School Maui Mission Trip
Jul 14-18: United Missions Week
Jul 21-25: Music Camp
See weekly information below for regularly occurring events.
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Sunday, April 21
"This is the One: David is Anointed"
1 Samuel 16:1-13
8:30 & 11 AM Traditional Worship
11 AM Contemporary Worship
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WayPoint is a weekly devotional, written by our pastors to dig deeper into the current sermon/series. Click the links below to access digitally. | |
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Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8 AM - 4 PM and Friday 8 AM - 12 PM.
For non-emergencies, please contact church staff during office hours or send email.
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Join us Wednesdays as we study, sing, eat, worship and fellowship together! Wednesday Schedule
(SB denotes Sanctuary Building, FLC denote Family Life Center):
Pastor April’s Bible Study, 4:30-5:45, Sanctuary
Children's Choir, 5-5:45, SB 301
Wednesday Meal, 5:30-6:15, FLC
Men’s Bible Study, 6:30-7:30, FLC 108
Women's Bible Study, 6:30-7:30, moved to FLC 107
KidsClub, 6:30-7:30, SB Fellowship Hall, Nursery, 202 & 205
Adult Choir, 6:30-8, SB 301
Student Ministries, 6:30-8, FLC Youth Halls
DivorceCare & DC4K, 6:30-8 PM, FLC 203 &201
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Weekly & Monthly Gatherings | |
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Sunday School Classes meet between worship services from 9:45-10:45 AM. Children's classes meet in the Main building (MB). Youth and adult classes meet in the Family Life Center (FLC).
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Children's Classes, Main Building
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Youth Classes, FLC Youth Halls
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Bill Theiss Fellowship Class, FLC 109
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Adult Bible Class, FLC 110
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Upper Room Class, FLC 201
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Open Door Class, FLC 107
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Servant's Hands, FLC 208
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New Horizons Class, FLC 203
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Awakening Class, FLC 204 & 205
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All Thee Above, FLC 207
Stirred Up Playgroup, Mondays 9-11 AM, MB
Men's Monday Night Bible Study, Mondays 7-8:30 PM, MB 302
Handbell Choir, Mondays, 5:45-6:45 PM, MB 302
Discipleship Groups, contact the church office for information
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Please send your prayer request to Mary Beth or Joy. If you want to join our Prayer/Card Ministry group, send your request to Joy. Not everyone sends cards, but you can pray, thus Prayer/Card Ministry.
New Prayer Request:
Timothy Duke - surgery
Marjorie McLemore - stroke
Peggy Hobbs - surgery
Continuous Prayer:
Karen Wilson, George & Dee Culps, Don Lish, John Lowe, Boyce Whatley, Pat Patterson, Joy Price
Military:
ARMY - Matt Carroll, Tim Kruettner, Harold Barton, Josh Schenck, Austin Lockwood, Trey Ditto
NAVY - Matthew Price, Andrew Cantrell, Zachary Tucker, Thomas Shirley, Matthew Watford
AIR FORCE - JD Culps, Andrew Miller
MARINES - Josh Dunaway, Bradley Perez, Elizia Delapaa, Cash McAdoo
NATIONAL GUARD - Derek Boots
TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - John Jackson, Derek Vance
Note : Please let Joy Price know if anyone on the list above should be removed.
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 for Your Generosity | |
Thank you for your generosity! We continue to do great ministry as a church because of you and your faithfulness. You can give to the church's ministries in service, mailing in your financial gifts or clicking below to give online. Every gift helps us do great things for God's Kingdom! | |
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FMC Midlothian | 972-775-3993 | fmcmidlothian.org
Office Hours: M-Th: 8 AM - 4 PM, F: 8 AM - 12 PM
Pastors are available for non-emergencies M-Th during office hours
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