Middletown Christian Church

Jingle Jam
2024-12-15 18:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Join us for a Christmas party big enough for the whole family! There will be games, crafts, and a whole lot of holiday fun. This is a free event. You only need to bring yourself and your family! We can’t wait to see you there!

Love's Pure Light Christmas Concerts
2024-12-08 17:30
2 PM & 5:30 PM
We invite you to experience the magic of this holiday season with our annual Christmas concerts. This year’s theme is an inspirational from darkness to light motif to illustrate God’s love for us all with “Love’s Pure Light.”
The concert features a choir, full orchestra, soloists, and narrators to make this an unforgettable event for the whole family.
This year, the annual Christmas concerts will be on December 8th with performances at 2 PM and 5:30 PM.
No reservations or tickets are required this year. Doors will open up 45 minutes before each concert and seating will be first come, first serve.
Invite your friends and family. Ring in the holiday season with “Love’s Pure Light.”

Love's Pure Light Christmas Concerts
2024-12-08 14:00
2 PM & 5:30 PM
We invite you to experience the magic of this holiday season with our annual Christmas concerts. This year’s theme is an inspirational from darkness to light motif to illustrate God’s love for us all with “Love’s Pure Light.”
The concert features a choir, full orchestra, soloists, and narrators to make this an unforgettable event for the whole family.
This year, the annual Christmas concerts will be on December 8th with performances at 2 PM and 5:30 PM.
No reservations or tickets are required this year. Doors will open up 45 minutes before each concert and seating will be first come, first serve. Nursery available for birth-4 yrs.
Invite your friends and family. Ring in the holiday season with “Love’s Pure Light.”

Ability! Holiday Drive
2024-12-08 08:30 - 12:00
Help support children and adults with disabilities by donating a cleaning supply box or food box to our Ability! Holiday Drive. Drop off filled boxes this Sunday, 12/8 from 8:30 AM-12 PM in the Outreach closet. Each box will go to a family who has requested assistance.

Cleaning Supply Box:
Clorox wipes, multipurpose cleaner, laundry detergent, a roll of paper towels

Food Box:
nonperishable food items such as Ramen Noodles, peanut butter, mac and cheese, granola bars, canned vegetables, spaghetti noodles, etc.

Ability! provides case management services to children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Case managers take time to listen to the vision that each person has for their life, and then help them find resources and support to pursue that vision.

If you are in a small group that decides to assemble a box together, please let Corey Miller know at cmiller@middletownchristian.org

Thanksgiving Bag Drive
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-21
Each year, we partner with Eastern Area Community Ministries and other churches in the area to hand out a total of nearly 800 Thanksgiving bags to families in need. Reusable totes with the grocery list attached will be made available on Sunday, Nov. 10 to pick up between services. If you would like to participate in our annual Thanksgiving Bag Drive, deliver a reusable shopping bag with the following non-perishable items:
Bags can be dropped off on Sunday, Nov. 17 or November 18-21 in the church foyer from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Shopping List
• Instant mashed potatoes
• 4 cans of vegetables
• Packaged or canned gravy
• Boxed Stuffing Mix
• 4 cans of fruit
• Cranberry sauce
• Pie filling/crust or cake mix/frosting
• Tea/lemonade (boxed or powder only)
• $25 Kroger card for perishable food (please keep gift card separate from bag items)

Navigating Your Grief Through the Holidays
2024-11-17 15:00
The holidays may be difficult to face this year because you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one. You may have several questions or doubts about celebrating the holidays. You may also be looking for ideas for other special days.
Middletown Christian Church cordially invites you, your family, and friends to attend a special program entitled “Navigating Your Grief Through the Holidays”. This program is designed to assist you and your family in ways to help you enjoy the holiday season. We want you to be able to make the memories of your loved one a meaningful part of the traditions that fill this time of the year and for years to come.
The program will be presented at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2024 in the Youth Worship Center, Room 116 A/B. Please call us at 502.245.9793 or sign up below to make reservations. There is no charge for the program, but we do need to hear from you so we can plan for space and refreshments. You may also email Melvin LeCompte at mlecompte@middletownchristian.org.
We encourage all members of your family to attend. We will be closing the program with a candle lighting memorial honoring your loved one.

Refugee Family Donation Drive
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-19
Help us welcome a refugee family to Louisville!
We are urgently seeking donations of household items for a refugee family’s apartment. They will be arriving on Nov. 20th, so we need all donations brought to the church by Tuesday, Nov. 19th.
The list of items needed is here. Please choose an item and check the box next to it on the form if you are donating it. Check the same number of boxes as the number of items you are donating (i.e. if you are donating 10 bars of soap, check all 10 boxes).
Bring donations to the church office. For larger items, contact Corey Miller to coordinate drop-off at cmiller@middletownchristian.org or by text if you have his number.
We are resettling this refugee family in partnership with Catholic Charities of Louisville.

Arise Weekend
2024-11-09 - 2024-11-10
November 9-10
Cost: $64 ($53 for additional siblings) *Price includes processing fees.* Note: If you would like to pay via cash or check, please contact Becky bschroeder@middletownchristian.org to assist you with registering for this event.

Join us for a unique in-town mini-retreat with an outreach focus. We’ll start at church at 8:30am on Saturday for the Morning FuelUp Session with breakfast, games, and prizes before heading out to serve with several of our Outreach partners, and we’ll wrap up with our final session on Sunday morning at The Gathering. Plus: amazing worship sessions, group time, overnight Host Homes, late-night church games, and the epic Road Rally Scavenger Hunt.
Click the link below to register and pay for this event:
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CRLX

Fall Festival at Hope Connect
2024-10-27
Celebrate fall by volunteering at Hope Connect’s fall festival on Sunday, Oct. 27th. Sign up to help set up, run the booths, or clean up. This event is located at 2313 W Market St.
Hope Connect, a new initiative of the Hope Buss, is a community center with open green space for community members to use for work, children’s gatherings, classes, and more.
Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org

Tailgate Treats
2024-10-20 17:00 - 19:00
5-7 PM, MCC Parking Lot
Join us for a safe evening of spooky fun with trunk or treating at Middletown Christian Church. This year, we partnered with The Hope Buss, a local non-profit that works to address food insecurities, to fill their bus that has been converted into a mobile food pantry. Bring canned goods and other non-perishable food items to help us fill the Hope Buss!
There will be inflatables for kids and food truck vendors: Boo Boo Smoke Shack, Fistful of Tacos, Joella’s, and Sweet N’ Savory with food for purchase.
We need volunteers to assist with parking, set up and clean up. Use the sign up form below to volunteer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054AABA728A3FD0-51679901-tailgate
We are also accepting donations for candy. Candy donations can be dropped off at the church office Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Registration for this event has closed. If you would like to register your vehicle to decorate, contact Amanda O’Mahoney, aomahoney@middletownchristian.org

Golden Game Day
2024-10-15 13:00 - 15:00
Senior citizens at Middletown are invited to join us for an afternoon of games and friendship on Tuesday, October 15th in the fellowship hall. Bring a board game or two to share.
Game days are on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 1-3 PM.
Questions? Contact Betty Lindsey.

Into The Unknown: Middle School Retreat
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-22
MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL RETREAT
THEME: INTO THE UNKNOWN
Middle school is hard. Let’s just face it. New schools. New friends. New responsibilities. So much change – and let’s be real, who actually likes change?! Change is just so… unknown. But what if we weren’t alone? What if we were more brave and more equipped than we thought. Together, let’s take a journey INTO THE UNKNOWN.
DATES: September 20-22
LOCATION: The Cabins @ Country Lake Christian Retreat
COST: $125 (*Sibling discount – Pay full price for the first sibling, and take $50 off each additional sibling’s registration*)
YOU CAN PAY HERE! once you’ve completed the registration below. You must complete the registration form and payment to register.

Golden Game Day
2024-09-17 13:00 - 15:00
Senior citizens at Middletown are invited to join us for an afternoon of games and friendship on Tuesday, September 17th in the fellowship hall. Bring a board game or two to share.
Game days are on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 1-3 PM.
Questions? Contact Betty Lindsey.

Sunday Night Kids Returns
2024-09-08 18:00 - 19:30
We are excited to start SNK Sept 8. PreK-5th grade are welcome to come any and all weeks for weekly mission projects, games, and Christmas concert preparation. At the same time the youth meet, adult small groups, adult choir and nursery!

Sunday Night Youth Resumes
2024-09-08 18:00 - 19:30
Sunday Night Youth (SNY) is back for the school year starting on September 8th. SNY meets on Sunday nights during the school year from 6:00-7:30pm for all Middle & High School students.
We start off each week with dinner at “Gigi’s Diner” in our Youth Café (no charge for dinner, but there is a donation jar to help cover expenses – suggested donation is $5 per student) before we break off by grade into our Student Life Groups to foster deeper community.
We’re kicking off this year with a “Jerseys & Jerseys” Community Night. Wear your favorite team jersey, grab a Jersey Mike’s sandwich, and team up with your Group for some fun and friendly competition. Bring your friends, and we’ll see you at SNY!
Contact: Becky Schroeder, bschroeder@middletownchristian.org

Pack Meals with Love the Hungry
2024-09-07 10:00 - 13:00
Join us as we pack meals for Love the Hungry on Saturday, Sept. 7th from 10 AM-1 PM. This event is open to kids and adults of all ages.
Love the Hungry provides emergency food relief for areas around the world experiencing hunger. Learn more about their work here.
Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org

Middletown Family Fun Festival Booth
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-07
Volunteer to staff the Middletown Christian Church booth at the Middletown Family Fun Festival on Sept. 6th or 7th. This festival on Main Street is a great opportunity to get to know our neighbors and let them know about MCC. Volunteers will greet festival attendees, give out info about MCC and freebies. Opening shifts are responsible for set up and closing shifts are responsible for tear down.
Set Up and Tear Down volunteers need to be able to help put up a 10×10 canopy tent, as well as lift and move things.
Please wear a Middletown shirt if possible.
Contact: Rachel Freeny, rfreeny@middletownchristian.org
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054AABA728A3FD0-middletown#/

Water Mayhem
2024-08-25 17:00 - 19:00
Let’s celebrate the start of the new school year with our annual Water Mayhem! Wear a swimsuit, bring a towel, and prepare for an evening of fun with water games and inflatables.
This event will be held on the side lawn from 5-6 p.m. PreK through fifth grade and 6:30-7:30 p.m. for youth on Sunday, August 25.
We hope to see you there!

Cookout with the Hope Village
2024-08-24 10:00 - 13:00
Ever wondered what the Hope Village looks like and who it serves? Join us for a cookout on Saturday, Aug. 24th to find out!
We need 15 volunteers to paint mini houses at the Hope Village from 10 AM-12 PM.
The cookout is at 12 PM-1 PM for anyone who is interested.
The Hope Village exists to bridge the gap between the streets and stable housing by creating and operating transformational housing communities in partnership with people experiencing homelessness. Learn more about the Hope Village and the Hope Buss here.
Contact: Corey Miller, cmiller@middletownchristian.org

Golden Game Day
2024-08-20 13:00 - 15:00
Senior citizens at Middletown are invited to join us for an afternoon of games and friendship on Tuesday, August 20th in the fellowship hall. Bring a board game or two to share.
Game days are on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 1-3 PM.
Questions? Contact Betty Lindsey.

Sunday Worship: In-Person & Online
2024-08-11 08:30 - 11:10
Join us for our annual celebration of the new school year with Donut Sunday at all services on August 11. Regular and gluten-free donuts will be available! Invite a friend to check us out.

In-Person: 8:30, 9:50, & 11:10 AM
Children’s Sunday Mornings: 9:50 & 11:10 AM
Nursery available at all services.
Online: 11 AM

How to Watch Online:
Facebook Live: facebook.com/middletownchristianchurch
YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/@middletownchristianchurch3572

If you have questions, please contact Rachel Freeny at rfreeny@middletownchristian.org prior to Sunday. Thanks!

Pop-Up Sunday
2024-08-11
Join us to celebrate the kids in Children’s Ministry “popping up” to the next grade. Kids will get to see their new classroom and meet their new Sunday School teacher. There will also be a photo booth and some special treats. You won’t want to miss it!

Children and Youth Volunteer Training
2024-08-04 17:00 - 19:30
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the children or youth ministries, please join us for volunteer training.
Dinner is available for all volunteers (pasta with marinara & alfredo, salad, bread; GF available).
Childcare is available but dinner is only available for the volunteers who are attending training.

Please fill out the form below!

Passport Youth Summer Camp
2024-07-01 - 2024-07-05
Spend an exciting week this summer at Passport Camp! Passport Missions combines the excitement of summer camp with the heart of a mission trip. Students will grow closer to Jesus and discover new friendships all while putting their faith into action to make a difference in the world. It will be a week they will never forget! Space is very limited, so be sure to register early.
Date: July 1-5
Location: Berea College, Berea KY
Cost: $468
Registration deadline: November 30
You can pay HERE
*$100 non-refundable deposit secures your spot. Remaining balance is due February 1. Limited scholarships are available, email Becky for details.
Check out the Passport website to see all that your student can expect to experience in a week at Passport: https://passportcamps.org/passport-missions/

Registration is full. Please email Becky to be added to our waitlist!
