Jesus is great at cleansing temples. You can trust him to turn over a few tables in your heart. Dr. Jack Miller - April 25, 2021
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Jesus is great at cleansing temples. You can trust him to turn over a few tables in your heart. • Dr. Jack Miller April 25, 2021
Welcome to Midtown’s Worship
Service!
A Message From the Pastor
Welcome to Midtown Community Church. Wherever you are worshiping from geographically,
emotionally, or spiritually, we are glad you can join us as we turn our hearts and minds towards
God in worship.
CONNECT & PRAYER CARD
New to Midtown? Need Prayer? We’d love to hear from you!
Our QR code will bring you to our Connect & Prayer Card Form.
To scan, simply open the camera app on your phone and hover
over the QR barcode. If you have any additional questions or need
assistance, please contact Erin Wright at erin@midtown-church.org.
Connect With Us!
If you want to stay connected to Midtown Community Church during this season, we highly
recommend joining us on our instant messaging platform, Slack. This is a great place to chat
with other people, share prayer requests, find resources and receive updates about the life of
our church. Slack is definitely the place to be on Sunday mornings during the broadcast of our
online worship service! Just follow this link: Join Midtown on Slack.
Find Us Online
midtown-church.org @midtowncommunitychurch
midtownchurchraleigh @midtowncommunitychurch
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Information About Outdoor
Worship
Masks: Masks are not required while outdoors. We ask that you kindly respect everyone and
their decision to wear a mask or not, and distance greatly or not.
SPROUTS - Children’s Ministry: Due to Covid our children’s ministry is currently on
hold. Therefore, all children will remain with their parents during the service. However, Sprouts
is providing activity bags for every child that attends the service. These bags can be found on
the picnic table near the Fellowship Hall. If you are new, visiting, or do not have one, please ask
and we can provide one for you!
Outdoor Seating: Seating is not provided, though the grass can make for a comfy seat.
Please bring your own chair or blanket.
Hygienic Guidelines: Please find our list of Covid instructions for indoor worship on the
following page (should we go indoors due to inclement weather).
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3Our objective is to honor the Lord's desire for the
gathering of the saints while maintaining safe and
healthy guidelines to best love our neighbor.
Every other pew is roped off to
allow 6 feet distancing between Sanitizing stations are available
households. In addition, pew at each entrance/exit point.
cushions have been removed.
Our regular Sunday practices
Masks are required to be worn have been altered to provide the
while inside the building for ages 5 safest environment for our folks
and up (except for those serving (communion, offering, coffee,
on stage). hospitality, dismissal practices,
etc.).
Worship service will remain at 9:15 People who are at-risk or of
AM Sunday mornings, in addition to compromised immunity are
a livestream service on YouTube for encouraged to use extra caution
those choosing to stay home. in public gatherings.
Disinfectant wipes will be at each pew,
Children's Ministry is temporarily
and we ask that you wipe down your area
suspended and children are
when service is over. Greeters will spray
high touch areas after everyone has expected to remain with their
exited. Doors will remain open as long as parents in the sanctuary. Parents
temperature allows. Please enter through are expected to limit their
the main sanctuary doors and exit children from getting within 6 feet
through the doors to the left and right of of others.
the stage.
Please stay home if you have a fever or are feeling symptomatic.
Church closure can happen if there is a spike in local infections.
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PAGE 1 BULLETIN QUOTE
2 WELCOME and CONNECT
3 INFORMATION ABOUT OUTDOOR WORSHIP
4 HYGIENIC CHURCH GUIDELINES
6 CALL TO WORSHIP
7 CONFESSION OF FAITH
8 SONG OF ADORATION: This Is My Father’s World
9 SONG OF THANKSGIVING: O Come to the Altar
10 DOXOLOGY
MIDTOWN NEWS
PASTORAL PRAYER
SCRIPTURE: Mark 11:12-21
11 SERMON NOTES: One Angry Man
SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION
12 SONG OF RESPONSE: Before the Throne of God Above
BENEDICTION
13 THIS WEEK AT MIDTOWN
15 STAFF and MINISTRY LEADERS
16 MIDTOWN MOTTO
5Call to Worship
Taken From Psalm 24
Leader: Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory
may come in.
All: Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
Leader: Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory
may come in.
All: Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty--he is the King of glory.
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6Confession of Faith
Heidelberg Catechism Q. 32
Q. Why are you called a Christian?
A. Because I am a member of Christ by faith and thus share in His anointing, so that I may
as prophet confess His Name, as priest present myself a living sacrifice of thankfulness to
Him, and as king fight with a free and good conscience against sin and the devil in this life,
and hereafter reign with Him eternally over all creatures.
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7Song of Adoration
This Is My Father’s World
This is my Father’s world, This is my Father’s world:
And to my listening ears O let me ne’er forget
All nature sings, and round me rings That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
The music of the spheres. God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world: This is my Father’s world:
I rest me in the thought The battle is not done;
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas – Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
His hand the wonders wrought. And earth and heav’n be one.
Text: Maltbie D. Babcock (1901)
This is my Father’s world:
Tune:TERRA BEATA Franklin Sheppard (1915)
The birds their carols raise, Public Domain
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their Maker’s praise.
This is my Father’s world:
He shines in all that’s fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass,
He speaks to me everywhere.
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8Song of Thanksgiving
O Come to the Altar
Are you hurting and broken within (bridge)
Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin Oh what a Savior
Jesus is calling Isn’t he wonderful
Have you come to the end of yourself Sing alleluia Christ is risen
Do you thirst for a drink from the well Bow down before him
Jesus is calling For he is Lord of all
Sing alleluia
(chorus) Christ is risen
O come to the altar
CCLI Song # 7051511
The Father’s arms are open wide
Chris Brown | Mack Brock | Steven Furtick | Wade Joye
Forgiveness was bought with © 2015 Music by Elevation Worship Publishing (Admin. by
The precious blood of Jesus Christ Essential Music Publishing LLC)
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes
Come today there’s no reason to wait
Jesus is calling
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy
From the ashes a new life is born
Jesus is calling
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9Doxology
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Midtown News
Please see details on pages 13-14 of the bulletin.
Congregational Prayer
Wally Tinsley
Scripture Reading
Jordan Nitz
Mark 11:12-21
Sermon
One Angry Man
Reverend Lindsey Williams
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10Sermon Notes
One Angry Man
Mark 11:12-21
Sacrament of Communion
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11Song of Response
Before the Throne of God Above
Before the throne of God above, Behold him there! the risen Lamb!
I have a strong, a perfect plea, My perfect, spotless righteousness,
a great High Priest whose name is “Love,” the great unchangeable I AM,
who ever lives and pleads for me. the King of glory and of grace!
My name is graven on His hands, One with Himself I cannot die:
my name is written on His heart; my soul is purchased by His blood;
I know that while in heav’n He stands my life is hid with Christ on high,
no tongue can bid me thence depart. with Christ, my Saviour and my God.
No tongue can bid me thence depart. With Christ, my Saviour and my God.
Words: Charitie Lees Bancroft (1863)
When Satan tempts me to despair,
Music: Vikki Cook | ©1997 Sovereign Grace Worship
and tells me of the guilt within,
upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin.
Because the sinless Saviour died,
my sinful soul is counted free;
for God, the Just, is satisfied
to look on him and pardon me.
To look on him and pardon me.
Benediction
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12This Week at Midtown
DATE EVENT TIME & PLACE
Sunday 4.25.2021 HAPPY BIRTHDAY PASTOR LINDSEY! All Day | Everywhere
Sunday 4.25.2021 Cary Discussion Club - Meets in Person 11am | Nitz Home
Monday 4.26.2021 Elder/WST Prayer Meeting 7:30pm | Church Parlor
Tuesday 4.27.2021 Men’s Disc Golf 11:30am | Cedar Hills Park
Tuesday 4.27.2021 Apex Discussion Club - Meets Virtually 6:30pm | Zoom
Tuesday 4.27.2021 Durant Trails Discussion C. WOMEN-Meets Virtually 7:30pm | Zoom
Tuesday 4.27.2021 Westside Discussion Club - Meets Virtually 8:30pm | Zoom
Wednesday 4.28.2021 North Raleigh Discussion Club - Meets in Person 7pm | RRBC Fellowship Hall
Wednesday 4.28.2021 Cameron Village Discussion Club - Meets Virtually 8pm | Zoom
Midtown News
How Can We Pray For You?
The elders and women’s shepherding team will meet tomorrow evening (4/26) for the
purpose of praying for the needs of the church. If you have any confidential prayer
requests you would like to share with us, please share them with Pastor Lindsey by
Monday at 7pm. You can send them via email to lindsey@midtown-church.org or text
to 919-601-3903.
MINISTRY PARTNER EVENT: Gateway Women’s Care Virtual Event, Tues., April 27 • 7pm
Gateway is about to open their 3rd location in the Triangle! Join them for a FREE virtual
event as keynote speaker, Annette Lancaster (former manager of a local Planned
Parenthood abortion facility), helps introduce Gateway’s new Chapel Hill location! For
more information, and to register, see this link: www.webcastsuccess.com/gateway.
MEN’S EVENT: Golf Outing, Friday, May 7
Join the Midtown Men for an afternoon of golf at Lochmere Golf Club! Tee time is
12:30pm. Please RSVP to James Stephens at MensMinistry@midtown-church.org by
noon on May 6.
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13SPROUTS Preschool Beautify Project
A great big “THANK YOU!” to all who came out yesterday to help make the preschool building
our own!
Men’s Disc Golf: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Do you want to get outside for a lunch break? Then join the Midtown Men for a quick 9 holes of
disc golf on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 11:30am. 2nd Tuesday at Kentwood Park,
near NC State. If you plan to come, contact Steven Hillerman at 601-826-4249. 4th Tuesday at
Cedar Hills Park in N. Raleigh. If you plan to come, contact Matt Watts at 919-274-8239.
SUNDAY SERVANT TEAM: We Need a Few Good Men!!
With Midtown Church returning to Outdoor Worship for the foreseeable future, we need able-
bodied men to serve the church by setting up every Sunday. All you need to do is serve once
every 6 weeks for about 30 minutes before and after the service. If you are willing to help,
please contact Devin Steele at 919-427-3668.
WORSHIP TEAM: Seeking Volunteers
Do You Have Musical Ability? Can you sing, play the piano, bass, percussion, guitar, horns,
or any other musical instrument? The worship team is looking to add new members to help
lead worship during the service on Sunday mornings! If you are interested, please contact our
worship director Jason Harrod: jason@midtown-church.org.
JOB OPENING: Director of Children’s Ministry
Midtown Community Church is seeking someone for the position of Director of Children’s
Ministry. If you have any specific questions about the position itself, please reach out to our
current director, Charity Cleary, at charity@midtown-church.org. This position requires roughly
10 hours a week. If you are interested in applying, please contact Pastor Lindsey at (919) 601-
3903 or lindsey@midtown-church.org.
Want more information about today’s announcements?
Head on over to the website: midtown-church.org/events
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14Staff and Ministry Leader
Staff Ministry Leaders
Lindsey Williams, Head Pastor ELDERS
lindsey@midtown-church.org elders@midtown-church.org
919.601.3903 Jayson Cleary
Wally Tinsley
Duane Davis, Assistant Pastor Warren Wright
duane@midtown-church.org
DIACONATE
Charity Cleary, Director of Children’s Ministry deacons@midtown-church.org
charity@midtown-church.org Seth Peterson
Rand Williams
Kyle Doss, Youth Director Adam Wright
kyle@midtown-church.org
WOMEN’S SHEPHERDING TEAM
Jason Harrod, Worship Director womensshepherding@midtown-church.org
jason@midtown-church.org Kayla Beucke
Meredith Schauer
Erin Wright, Administrative Coordinator Kara Williams
erin@midtown-church.org Katherine Williams
Katherine Brown, Interim Marketing Director
admin@midtown-church.org
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15Renewed 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.
Worship
2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
Mail
PO Box 20269, Raleigh, NC 27619
Financials
PO Box 51674, Durham, NC 27717
Website
www.midtown-church.org
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