Welcome to the Midtown Community Church newsletter! Here you will find information to connect with the people and ministries at Midtown as we seek to be renewed by Jesus Christ for the purpose of drawing people into community, growing as an authentic worshipping community, and sending them out to renew and create communities locally and globally.
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FALL SERMON SERIES
10:30AM
2011 Ridge Road
If you weren't at church this past week, make sure to listen to Pastor Lindsey's next sermon in our "Restoring Beauty" sermon series, "Fight the Good Fight"
Come join us as we continue the series this week! Worship with us in-person or via livestream on our YouTube Channel. Our Children's Ministry currently accommodates 9-months through 5th grade .
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Please Welcome Our
New Pastoral Intern For Youth!
We are pleased to announce that Midtown Community Church has hired Eric Major as a pastoral intern focusing on youth ministry. Eric comes with over 10 years of youth ministry experience. He is currently enrolled at Reformed Theological Seminary and pursuing ordination in the Presbyterian Church in America. Eric is married to Heather, and they are the parents of children William-8, JJ-6 and Lorelei-4.
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Midtown 101
October 22nd & 23rd
This gathering is for people who want to know more about our church and/or are interested in becoming a member of Midtown. If you are looking for an opportunity to interact with Midtown leadership and ask questions about the church, join us. Contact Pastor Lindsey at lindsey@midtown-church.org for more information or if would like to attend. We will meet Friday, October 22nd from 7pm-9pm and Saturday, October 23rd from 9am-12pm.
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For all Membership inquires, contact Pastor Lindsey at lindsey@midtown-church.org.
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Community Groups are Back!
Midtown's Community Groups are back in full swing! Our Community Groups are small groups (anywhere from 6-15 people) that meet regularly (weekly or every other week) in homes throughout Raleigh for Bible study or sermon discussion and prayer. If you want to get to know other people, grow in your faith, find encouragement and support, or simply learn more about Jesus, visiting a Community Group is a great way to start! We have published our finalized list of Community Groups and you can pick up our community group informational brochure in the foyer at church or see the information on our website here. Any questions you can email Pastor Duane or any community group leader.
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For all Community Group inquires, contact Pastor Duane at duane@midtown-church.org.
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Women's Fall Bible Study
Wednesdays • 9:30am & 7:30pm
The Women's Shepherding Team has kicked off our Women's Bible Study with a morning and evening option available! It's not too late to join! Both groups are currently studying Romans.
Purchase the Romans study here
- For the morning option we meet at Midtown in the Fellowship Hall Wednesdays at 9:30am. Childcare will be provided each Wednesday morning throughout the semester. Contact Katherine Williams with any questions.
- For the evening option we meet at Karen Howell's home Wednesday evenings at 7:30PM, You can contact Kara Williams for address information.
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For all Bible study or women's shepherding inquiries, contact our Women's Shepherding Team at womensshepherding@midtown-church.org.
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Read Gentle & Lowly This Fall!
Crossway Publishers has given Midtown Community Church 150 free copies of the book Gentle & Lowly by Dane Ortland. The Gospel Coalition named it one of the best books of 2020, and the staff of Midtown has been reading through it this year. Feel free to pick up a free copy (there are several at the end of each pew in the sanctuary). Our encouragement is that you consider reading and discussing this book with one or two other people at Midtown Church this fall. If you would like group suggestions, please reach out to Pastor Lindsey at lindsey@midtown-church.org.
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Responding to the
Afghanistan Crisis
We are all aware of the events transpiring in Afghanistan at the moment. If your heart is breaking over this situation and you want to help, we encourage you to reach out to Refugee Hope Partners as they have opportunities to minister to some of the Afghan refugees directly impacted by these recent events. There are opportunities to give financially or assist with temporary housing for Afghans who are currently relocating to the Triangle area, as well as a variety of prayer suggestions (see list below). For more information, check out The Love Your Neighbor Project.
Prayer Points for Afghanistan From RHP Executive Director Michele Suffridge:
- Pray for families trapped in Afghanistan with no way of escape
- Pray for local friends from Afghanistan who are deeply concerned for their families back home - many are deeply mourning
- Pray God would mobilize the local church in powerful ways to welcome and serve new families arriving in our city
- Pray for Christians and gospel workers in Afghanistan who are in grave danger
- Pray for women and girls who are especially vulnerable under Taliban rule
- Pray we would display the hope of the gospel in word and deed
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For ministry partner inquiries, contact lindsey@midtown-church.org.
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Women's Upcoming Events
S'mores and Cider
October 9th • 7:30pm
MCC Women : Plans Saturday evening? Time to embrace the fall in all its fall-ness! S'mores & Cider with some great people!
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WHEN: Saturday, October 9th at 7:30PM
WHERE: Private Residence contact womensministry@midtown-church.org for address
BRING: Yourself and a friend!
Ladies Ladder
Starting in October
The Ladies Ladder is a way for Midtown women to connect with each other. Each month you will be assigned one woman to meet with, and you and that person can choose whatever way you feel comfortable to meet (walk, coffee, phone call, Zoom, etc). If you are interested in being a part of the Ladies Ladder, please contact Catie Killinger at womensministry@midtown-church.org.
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For all Women's Ministry inquiries, contact Catie Killinger at womensministry@midtown-church.org.
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Men's Upcoming Events
Disc Golf Tuesdays
Get outside for a lunch break for a quick 9 holes of disc golf on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 11:30am. Planning to come? Just let the contact for that day know.
- October 12th Kentwood Park near NC State. Contact: Steven Hillerman (601)826.4249
- October 26th Cedar Hills Park in N. Raleigh. Contact: Matt Watts (919)274.8239
Mutual Benefit Society
October 19th & November 2nd
Drop-in anytime 7-11pm
Lynnwood Brewing Concern
Contact Pastor Duane to learn more
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For all Men's Ministry inquiries, contact mensministry@midtown-church.org.
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Children's Ministry News
Midtown Sprouts Volunteers
We are so thankful for our newest volunteers! We need a few more substitutes and one more 5th Sunday of the month teacher for October 31st . Please email Sarah Breazeale to sign up.
Fall Classes for Children’s Ministry
Children’s Ministry offers four classes to serve our Midtown children aged 9-months through 5th grade:
Sprouts Acorns • 9-24 months • Room 5
Sprouts Sunshine • 2 & 3-yr-olds • Room 1
Sprouts Oaks • 4yrs-1st Grade • Room 2
Midtown Kids • 2nd-5th Grade • Room 4
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For all Sprouts Children's Ministry inquiries, contact Sarah Breazeale at sarah@midtown-church.org.
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Midtown's New Website
is LIVE!
Midtown recently revamped its website and we hope it will be easy to use for your family and new families interested in our church. Check it out here:
www.midtown-church.org
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10:30AM Worship Continues This Fall!!
After discussion with Ridge Road Baptist Church about their continuing concerns over Covid-19, they have requested that we keep our current worship time through the end of October. Therefore, Midtown Community Church will continue with a 10:30am worship time until November 7th, after which we plan to return to a 9:15am worship service. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this season.
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Church Life
Giving
You can tithe ONLINE, by sending a check to
PO BOX 51674 Durham NC 27712, or placing an offering in the "GIVING BOX" during Sunday Worship.
*All giving is tax deductible.
Communion
Sunday, October 24
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