adult and family life ministry
Middle Creek Church recognizes that the vitality of its ministries is a measure of the health of its members and families; in turn, those members and families look for a safe, nurturing environment in which to grow.
WEDNESDAY
FAMILY NIGHTS
Wednesday Family Nights involve a broad mix of activities for all families. The kitchen committee provides a buffet-style meal before the adults, teens and children adjourn to activities and age-appropriate topical studies.
To learn more about Family Life Ministry, contact Tony Eberly
MARRIAGE & ENGAGED
ENCOUNTER RETREATS
Middle Creek supports the Marriage Encounter and the Engaged Encounter retreats which are offered at other locations.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study
First and third Wednesday evenings of each month (September thru March).
A buffet-style meal is provided from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm.
Classes for all ages and Nursery Care from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
FALL 2026 ADULT SCHEDULE
"The Overcomers" series - by Matt Chandler
September 2 - "You Were Made for This" (Revelation 1-3)
September 16 - "Your Ultimate Reality" (Revelation 4-5)
October 7 - "Your Strength in Christ" (Revelation 6-7)
October 21 - "Your Witness to the World" (Revelation 8-11)
November 4 - "Your Enemy in Focus" (Revelation 12-13)
November 18 - "Your Family in Faith" (Revelation 14-16)
December 2 - "Your Cultural Caution" (Revelation 17-18)
December 16 - "Your New Home" (Revelation 19-22)
Adult sessions for the 2026 Fall months will be based on Matt Chandler's "The Overcomers" Video Series
Are you ready to live fully prepared and fully equipped to handle anything life throws at you? As Christians, we can be courageous and confident, knowing that God has placed us in human history for His purposes, and He will empower us regardless of our circumstances. In this eight-session series, pastor and author Matt Chandler will walk us through the book of Revelation to remind us of God's fierce, conquering, commanding authority over all the earth.
Small Groups
Small groups provide an opportunity for members to grow spiritually and deepen their faith. The intimacy of a small group setting allows for open discussion, prayer, and study of the Bible in a way that may not be possible in a larger church setting. Members of these groups offer each other support and encouragement on their faith journey. They can be formed based on stage of life, interests or can be intentionally inter-generational. The minister overseeing Christian Education coordinates the initial formation of a group and continues to check in on how it is going. The group decides the how, when, and where of meeting and chooses a study based on the age and stage of life of the group.
Each person at Middle Creek Church is encouraged to be part of a small group.
If you have questions about small groups or have an interest in joining one, contact John Hess.
Senior Ministry
The Senior Ministry at Middle Creek Church meets four times per year for fellowship. They faithfully remember their class members in nursing homes with plants at Easter and Christmas. In addition, they enjoy a Golden Age Dinner, Senior Days at Woodcrest Retreat and Camp Swatara.
On an annual basis, the Seniors attend a Lancaster County Adult Senior Fellowship Banquet in both the spring and fall with senior adults from other churches similar to Middle Creek, which is often held at Middle Creek Church.
EPHESIANS 6:18
Prayer Ministry
Prayer is an essential part of congregational life at Middle Creek Church. Each Sunday bulletin contains an insert dedicated to prayer concerns and updates. During the week, urgent or special prayer requests go out by phone and email. On Saturday mornings, men gather at 6:30 to pray.
