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
9:15AM • 2011 Ridge Road
This fall join us as we study the book of Ephesians and focus on the topic, One: Unity in a Divided World. In the past few years, we have seen a lot of division over a wide range of complex topics. It has negatively impacted our work, neighborhoods, families, and even the church. How does the Christian faith speak into this division? The book of Ephesians is essentially a blueprint for how to come together around the person and work of Jesus Christ. It is a field manual for growing closer to God and to one another. We hope you will join us as we explore what it looks like to become one, as God intended.
Worship with us in-person or via livestream on our YouTube Channel. Follow us on Apple Podcast! Search Midtown Community Church and subscribe.
Our Children's Ministry accommodates 9-months through 5th grade during the school year.
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Bluegrass and BBQ
Sunday, October 2nd • 5:00pm
Midtown is excited to have you join us for our Fifth Annual Bluegrass & BBQ Celebration! Festivities including a Bounce House starts at 5:00pm. Dinner is at 5:30 and music by The Foreign Landers starts at 6:00. Please bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs. We look forward to sharing the evening with you!
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Register Here! http://https://midtown.breezechms.com/form/BluegrassBBQ2022102
Charity and Sarah are looking for 6 volunteers to man the bounce house (30 minute shifts)
5-5:30 : 2 helpers
5:30-6 : closed for dinner
6-6:30 : 2 helpers
6:30-7 : 2 helpers
Let Charity know if you can help with one of the time slots! charity@midtown-church.org
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Midtown 101
October 14th and 15th
Our next Midtown 101 will be held Friday, October 15th and Saturday, October 16th from 7PM-10PM. We would love for you to join us if you are interested in learning more about Midtown Community Church and becoming a member. Reach out to Reverend, Lindsey if you are interested- Lindsey@midtown-church.org
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Midtown Community
Fall Community Groups
We are excited to start new Community Groups this fall! Click here to see the community groups that are offered this fall: Community Groups. We offer multiple groups that meet throughout the triangle. Midtown's Community Groups are small groups of people who meet during the week for the purpose of developing authentic relationships with people and with God.
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If you're interested in connecting with others in this way, contact Pastor Lindsey at lindsey@midtown-church.org.
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Adult Sunday School
The Adult Sunday School Class is discussing our fall sermon series, the book of Ephesians. We hope you will consider joining us for this discipleship opportunity.
Who: All Midtown Adults
What: Adult Sunday School Class on the book of Ephesians
When: Every Sunday from 10:40am-11:30am beginning Sept. 11th
Where: Children's Ministry Building
Teachers: Lindsey Williams, Wally Tinsley, Jayson Cleary
Please see Lindsey's email for more details regarding childcare.
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Children's Ministry News
Children’s Ministry Classes
Our Children's Ministry accommodates 9-months through 5th grade during the school year.
Acorns • 9-24 months • Room 5
Sunshine • 2 & 3-yr-olds • Room 1
Squirrels • 4, PreK & K • Room 2
Oaks • 1st and 2nd grade • Room 6
Kids • 3rd- 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 Youth
Eastern Carolina Youth Fall Retreat
October 28-30th
Youth Families mark your calendars for the final weekend of October for our ECP Youth Fall Retreat at Camp Willow Run in Littleton, NC. This is open to all youth-age kids from 6th-12th grades. Cost is $120 a person and registration will open on September 5th. For more information, contact Pastoral Intern Eric Major at eric@midtown-church.org or 984-810-2330.
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Register Here: https://forms.gle/wqvvuFnFYwdxWHYU6
Interested in being a Youth Mentor?
Midtown is seeking adults to mentor the Youth of our church. If you have the desire to disciple Youth in a one-on-one/two/three setting, talk with Eric Major or send him a message at eric@midtown-church.org or 907-320-0065.
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Women's Upcoming Events
Ladies Night Out • Thursday, October 20th • 7-9pm
MCC women, we are so excited to invite you to a fun night of crafting, snacking, and fellowship! Cathy Lawson (Catie Killinger's mom) will lead in the painting of a China ornament. We look forward to spending time with you!! More details to come.
Fall Bible Study Options
Evening Bible Study: Remember Your Joy by Courtney Doctor & Melissa Kruger
Starts: Tuesday, September 13, 7:30-9:00pm - meets every other Tuesday night
Facilitators: Amanda Merritt abeveridge12@gmail.com and Madison Stephens madisonpace325@gmail.com
Location: Karen Howell's home
If interested, please go ahead and order your book and let Madison Stephens know of your participation.
Morning Bible Study: The Wisdom of God, by Nancy Guthrie
Starts: Wednesday, September 14, 9:30-11am - meets every Wednesday
Childcare: For now, the plan is to meet in the children's ministry space so the children can play while the women gather.
Facilitators: Katherine Dysart and Katherine Williams
If interested, please go ahead and order your book and let Katherine Williams (krosew82@gmail.com) know of your participation.
Click here to Register!
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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
Save the Date: Men's Retreat
October 28th-30th • Bath, NC
We are thrilled to be planning our men's retreat for the 1st time in over 2 years. We will be retreating in Bath, NC (just under 2 hours from Raleigh). Block off your calendar for the weekend of Oct. 28th-30th and join the men for some adventure on the river.
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Register Here: https://midtown.breezechms.com/form/85d788
Million Dollar Bacon Club
Friday, September23rd • 7 AM
Do you love bacon? Would you like to get to know other guys at Midtown Church? Join Midtown's men at First Watch on Lake Boone Trail every other Friday from 7:00-9:00am to eat breakfast and enjoy fellowship with other guys. Even if you can only stay for a few minutes, we'll buy your coffee! If you plan to come and/or would like to be added to the text chain for this club, reach out to Pastor Lindsey (919-601-3903) or Christopher White (802-399-7645).
Men's Mutual Benefit Society
Every other Tuesday
September 27th • 7:30 PM
Join the men of Midtown every other Tuesday night for fellowship, conversation and fun. The first night out is Tuesday, September 20th at Lynnwood Brewing Concern.
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.
- Tuesday, Sept. 27; Cedar Hills Park; Matt Watts at 919-274-8239
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Church Life
Giving
You can tithe ONLINE, by sending a check to
PO BOX 51674 Durham NC 27712, or when the plates are passed during Sunday Worship.
*All giving is tax deductible.
Baptisms
Sunday, October 10
We reserve the second Sunday of each month for the sacrament of baptism. If you would like to schedule a baptism, please contact Jennifer Boney at jennifer@midtown-church.org.
Communion
Sunday, September 25
Sunday, October 16
We will now partake of the sacrament of communion on the third and fourth Sunday of each month.
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Breeze at Midtown
We ask you to check your profile and update your address or any recent changes. This is a great way to look up fellow members at church and use this as a resource when looking for a volunteer replacement. We encourage you to add yourself and each family member, along with pictures if you feel comfortable. This helps us best communicate and reach all members and people attending Midtown Community Church! Reach out to Jennifer@midtown-church.org for questions or help with getting started!
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If you have any questions on how to access your account, contact Jennifer Boney Jennifer@midtown-church.org.
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