https://www.middletownchurch.com/home daily 1.0 2024-11-21 https://www.middletownchurch.com/about-us daily 0.75 2024-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/1595719022178-9OR8322T1YMCW28FBU5B/IMG_5677.jpg About Us https://www.middletownchurch.com/onlineworship daily 0.75 2024-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/1594164880402-3GZ67UPODYTFF9TAVFUH/ZOOM+Group+Photo+-+Pentecost.png Online Worship - For 1 year, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, we gathered for online worship via ZOOM. https://www.middletownchurch.com/sunday-worship daily 0.75 2024-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/1594166880794-MRFBXYVN91ULYB2S55GN/Christmas+Eve+-+Singers+.jpeg Sunday Worship - Special Music Sometimes we have opportunities for special music provided by our own members or by musical groups in the surrounding community that include folk/bluegrass/contemporary music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/1592147093625-FJRWD9ITVC5G7FPQ4N6T/IMG_5634.JPG Sunday Worship - Sunday Worship Join us Sundays! Worship @ 10 a.m. Faith Formation @ 11 a.m. We also have an Online Worship option to join us via LIVESTREAM. LIVESTREAM channels: Facebook LIve: YouTube Channel: RECORDINGS can be found on: Facebook LIve: YouTube Channel: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/1594167118755-MRSHA08JUR88KUS0ZYLU/easter.jpeg Sunday Worship - Special Services Ash Wednesday w/ the Imposition of Ashes Worship at 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Worship with Communion Worship at 6:30 p.m. Easter Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24 at 6:00 p.m. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/1594167378272-I0G4QDVARAZL3W0LS1XQ/advent.jpg Sunday Worship https://www.middletownchurch.com/general-1 daily 0.75 2024-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/703d1581-ebae-4d5f-bdcf-96ab17ef64f6/61uc9qGywpL._SL1400_-2.jpg Bible Study - Bible Study We have various opportunities to engage in study of scripture during the week. 2024/2025 Wednesday Night Study - First and Third Wednesdays @ 6:30pm Oct 2nd, Oct 16th, Nov 6th, Nov 20th (break for an Advent Study), Jan 8th (moved to 2nd Wed), Jan 22nd (moved to 4th Wed) Feb 5th, Feb 19th Luke for Everyone: Explore Jesus as teacher, healer and embodiment of compassion with renowned Bible scholar N. T. Wright. He unveils Luke’s gospel through an accessible translation and profound commentary, revealing its brilliance and historical importance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/1b5325ae-0182-412a-a32f-287fa933c679/71p6NuFqudL._SL1400_.jpg Bible Study 4-Week Advent Study - Mondays @ 6pm Nov 25th, Dec 2nd, 9th, 16th Advent for Everyone: Luke provides readers with an inspirational guide through the Advent season, from the first Sunday in Advent through the Saturday after the Fourth Sunday in Advent. Popular biblical scholar and author N. T. Wright provides his own Scripture translation and brief reflection, exploring the Gospel themes of faith, repentance, justice, and celebration. https://www.middletownchurch.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2020-07-25 https://www.middletownchurch.com/general-1-1 daily 0.75 2024-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/c21fff65-ae01-4f4e-8b71-10146a167502/IMG_0072.jpg Music Ministry - Music Ministry Our worship music is led by a piano and a Music Leader. We sing mostly traditional hymns as a congregation and choir, along with the occasional folk/bluegrass/contemporary song. We are fortunate to have a very talented pianist, Stephanie Gladden Livergood, and Cherylynn Shiley’s beautiful voice as our Music Leader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/db4b35ff-3e18-41be-a4d8-1327167740cf/IMG_0070.jpg Music Ministry - Special Music Sometimes we have opportunities for special music provided by our own members or by musical groups in the surrounding community that include folk/bluegrass/contemporary music. https://www.middletownchurch.com/calendar daily 0.75 2020-07-25 https://www.middletownchurch.com/faith-formation daily 0.75 2024-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/1594079110348-JU8Z80X8SNGGBWXUECXA/faith-formation.jpg Faith Formation - Faith Formation Sundays after worship we gather for Faith Formation at 11:00 a.m. This is a time for all ages to learn more about God and what it means to be a follower of Christ through the study of scripture, discussion, and prayer. For the 2024/2025 year, we are exploring The Present Word The Present Word - The Present Word aims to have participants know the content of the Bible, understand the message of the Bible in light of their experiences and relationships, and be aware of God’s redeeming love in our lives. https://www.middletownchurch.com/take-action daily 0.75 2020-05-04 https://www.middletownchurch.com/staff daily 0.75 2024-11-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/1594067614273-8LMC8YQYOPJRLN6OCPQ2/Installation%2Bof%2BElders.jpg Staff/Leadership https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/111fc03f-ffd0-4039-b53c-a8938fc35987/Hay+Family-1.jpg Staff/Leadership - Rev. Kevin Hay, Pastor Rev. Kevin Hay became Middletown Presbyterian Church’s first full-time installed Pastor in September of 2019. Kevin has a passion for preaching, outreach to the community, young adults, creative worship, fellowship, teaching and church administration. Kevin is a “recovering preacher’s kid” who grew up mostly in Marietta, GA (outside of Atlanta) and Birmingham, AL. Kevin graduated from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Religious Studies. After spending a couple of years in the banking industry, Kevin followed the calling to ministry by attending Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA where he received a Master’s of Divinity in 2008. Kevin also received a Certificate in Executive Leadership from McCormick Theological Seminary in 2011. https://www.middletownchurch.com/mama-middletown-area-mission-a daily 0.75 2024-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/1594076133958-FRC16CP1TIYLKS4RI5SX/MAMA%2B-%2BChristmas%2BDelivery%2B.jpg Middletown Area Mission Action (MAMA) - Middletown Presbyterian Church is involved in coordinating a coalition of churches that works together to provide food for children in need (and their families) at Middletown Elementary School. We work closely with the school counselor to organize various supplies including snacks and clinic supplies. At times we have also organized Blessing Bags to be distributed at the end of each school week for kids to have food/snacks over the weekend and provided special food boxes and gifts for families at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. https://www.middletownchurch.com/enewsletter daily 0.75 2020-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/1595348145728-00XPKYQKJAHMWE85VY0D/newsletter-2123481__480.jpg E-Newsletter View Previous “Church Connections” E-Newsletter https://www.middletownchurch.com/holiday-food-ministry daily 0.75 2024-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/3ce10c4d-93cf-4fb2-aafe-daeea609292e/FoodBanks1.jpg Food Ministry First Sunday - Food Collections on the First Sunday of the Month (when we have Coffee Hour) Rotating between 3 local ministries: Middletown Elementary School (MAMA) Trio Food Pantry at Laurel Ridge Community College Brookside Food Pantry MAMA (Middletown Area Mission Action) - Middletown Elementary School Snacks and Clinic Supplies Possibly School Supplies/Backpacks Clinic Supplies: Bandaids, lip balm, lotion, etc. Snacks: Crackers, Granola Bars, Breakfast Bars, Rice Krispy Treats, Fruit Snacks TRIO Food Pantry @ Laurel Ridge Community College (LRCC) TRIO at LRCC provides support for first generation college students, low-income students, and students with a disability. Quick Meals/Snacks: Easy Mac, Soups, Ramen. Frozen Burritos, Hot Pockets Granola Bars. Little Debbie/Rice Krispy Treats, Crackers lotion, toiletries. shampoo, toothpaste, feminine hygiene, etc… Brookside Food Pantry Is a food ministry of Brookside Church in Middletown, serving the needs of the local area. Canned Goods/Nonperishable items Frozen meat, Eggs, Cheese, Yogurt, Bread https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/af846176-eb7b-4724-9655-8ab177eab959/food-pantry.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/974fd9e6-a2c2-4c5a-86e7-92cc48fd8275/466596087_969110975261251_7939715212847107927_n.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e98c4b237c8b149223a5fc4/f51a9764-3e5a-4eb6-bea6-8ba48876063a/402881225_850844527044616_2495529973868603647_n-3.jpg