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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NEW SERMON SERIES
9:15AM • 2011 Ridge Road
From our earliest memories of church as children all the way up to our experiences as adults, one of the foundational questions we wrestle with is “What does God want from us?” Depending on the season we are in or the personal baggage we bring into that question, our answers may vary wildly. We are told that the Gospel of Luke was written to a man for whom we know very little. His name is Theophilus, but it literally means “friend of God”. Luke wrote this letter for the benefit of this man that he may “have certainty concerning the things you have been taught” (Luke 1:4). Simply put, this letter was written to give us greater certainty that in the person of Jesus, God came to answer that question once and for all. He wants us to be known as friends of God. Join us as we explore the person and work of Jesus and discover or rediscover what it means for us to be friends of God.
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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Midtown News
Welcome Shore Family!
Welcome the Shore family this Sunday!! This Sunday, January 22nd, will be the first Sunday for Anderson Shore as our "Director of Community Life". Please join us this Sunday as we welcome Anderson, Kerrie, and their 3 kids.
Communion at Midtown
Beginning in February we will be returning to a more regular celebration of the sacrament of communion. Going forward we will serve communion 3 times/month (1st, 3rd, 4th). In order to help make this a reality, there are 2 ways you can help:
1. Communion Prep Team: These are the people who set up communion before the service. If you would like to help with this team, please reach out to Carly Elkins, coelkins4@gmail.com.
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2. Communion Serving Team Communion Servers are men and women who stand up front and distribute the communion elements to the congregation. If you are interested in serving on this team, we will be having a 1 hour class one Sunday in February. Please note that in order to become a communion server, you must be a communing member and at least 16 years of age. All interested are required to attend the "communion server class" where we will talk about the theology and practice of the sacrament of communion. If you would like to attend, please contact Pastor Lindsey at lindsey@midtown-church.org
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Adult Sunday School
The Adult Sunday School Class is discussing our current sermon series, the Gospel of Luke. We hope you will consider joining us for this discipleship opportunity.
Who: All Midtown Adults
What: Adult Sunday School Class on the Gospel of Luke
When: Every Sunday from 10:40am-11:30am
Where: Children's Ministry Building
Teachers: Lindsey Williams, Wally Tinsley, Jayson Cleary
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Midtown Community
Community Groups
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. There are many active community groups that meet weekly and biweekly around the triangle. If you're interested in joining a community group we would love to help you get connected. If you want to know more, contact Pastor Lindsey at lindsey@midtown-church.org. Click here to see the community groups that are offered this year: Community Groups.
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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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Pastoral Resource
This Sunday, Pastor Lindsey will be preaching on the "Healing of the Paralytic" in Luke 5. Below is a blog post by Joni Eareckson Tada on the subject of Jesus & Healing from the vantage point of a quadriplegic who leads one of the largest ministry to people with disabilities in the world.
https://www.joniandfriends.org/jesus-came-for-a-reason/
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Women's Upcoming Events
Women's Retreat- SAVE THE DATE
Come join the MCC Women at the annual Women's Retreat. Please take note of the UPDATED Women's retreat dates. The retreat will take place at Lake Gaston on Friday April 21st- Sunday April 23rd. A formal sign-up will be sent out in the coming weeks. Please contact Kayla Beucke at kaylabeu@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there for a weekend of worship, fellowship and reflection!
Bible Study Kickoff!
Evening Bible Study: 1 and 2 Peter while following along with a study by Lydia Brownback from her Flourish series (you can find the book on Amazon or Crossway).
Starts: Tuesday, January 31st, 7:30-9:00pm - meets every other Tuesday night
Facilitators: Amanda Merritt (abeveridge12@gmail.com) and Kara Williams (karanc75@gmail.com)
Location: Karen Howell's home
If interested, please go ahead and order your book and let Kara or Amanda know of your participation.
Morning Bible Study: Remember Your Joy by Courtney Doctor & Melissa Kruger
Starts: Wednesday, February 1st, 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 Williams
If interested, please go ahead and order your book and let Katherine Williams (krosew82@gmail.com) know of your participation.
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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
Men's Mutual Benefit Society
Tuesday, January 24th • 7:30 PM
Join the men of Midtown every other Tuesday night for fellowship, conversation and fun at Lynnwood Brewing Concern.
Million Dollar Bacon Club
Friday, January 27th • 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).
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, January 24th; Cedar Hills Park; Contact Matt Watts 919-274-8239
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Children's Ministry News
We are asking all parents to use the security wristbands. We have MANY new teachers and over 90 children in Sprouts.
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
Youth Group
Our Youth Group meets for community and discipleship on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm. All 6-12th graders are invited to get to know one another better, have fun during a game and learn through a biblical lesson and prayer.
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 984-810-2330.
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Church Life
Giving
You can tithe ONLINE, OR by sending a check to:
PO BOX 51674 Durham NC 27712
Offering plates are also passed during Sunday Worship.
*All giving is tax deductible.
Baptisms
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
Starting in February, we will partake in the Sacrament of Communion on first, 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. The App is super user friendly! 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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