A Divine Blueprint

Building Healthy Churches

The letter of 1 Timothy is one of the pastoral epistles, written by Paul, as a mentor to a younger protégé Timothy, a pastor and significant part of his first century itinerate ministry. This book provides us with a holistic vision for the church, it is concerned with what the church believes, how it is led, and seeks to shape how it lives in public. This letter teaches us about commendable Christian leadership and how the church should be known for how we are concerned for those less fortunate as it seeks to follow Jesus. This epistle is helpful in the building of healthy churches and it inspires us to collectively fight the good fight of faith.

Supporting Resources
Se7en Churches of Revelation – small group workbook

Se7en Churches of Revelation – Sermon Series
Symbols in the Book of Revelation.

Act I Sermon Schedule:
12/3 Luke 1:1-4 Intro: Letter to Theophilus & Overview
12/10 Luke 1:5-38 Prediction of John and Jesus’ Birth
12/7 Luke 1:39-80 Mary’s Prayer and Zechariah’s Prophecy
12/24 Luke 2:1-52 The Birth of Jesus
Christmas Eve Morning at 10am
Christmas Eve 4pm & 5:30pm

Don't miss ACT II - Introduction of Jesus, Luke 3-9. Beginning December 31

Previous Sermons in this Series

Grief Share: Begins March 13

Grief Share will begin:
Thursday, March 13

Healing Through Grief: A Safe Place to Share & Grow

An MBC Grief Share support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.

Meeting	Date
1 – Is This Normal?	Thu, Mar 13, 2025
2 – Your Grief Journey	Thu, Mar 20, 2025
3 – Loneliness & Sadness	Thu, Mar 27, 2025
4 – Self-Care	Thu, Apr 03, 2025
5 – Fearful & Overwhelmed	Thu, Apr 10, 2025
6 – Anger	Thu, Apr 24, 2025
7 – Regrets	Thu, May 01, 2025
8 – Grief & Your Household	Thu, May 08, 2025
9 – Grief & Your Friendships	Thu, May 15, 2025
10 – Questions for God	Thu, May 22, 2025
11 – Stuck in Grief	Thu, May 29, 2025
12 – Hope & Resilience	Thu, Jun 05, 2025
13 – What Do I Live For Now?	Thu, Jun 12, 2025
Floating Week	Thu, Jun 19, 2025

If you regularly attend MBC register here.

https://www.griefshare.org/leaderzone/promotion/logos

User: dave@millingtonbaptist.org

Password: GriefshareMBC

Resilient-Life, Begins February 16th

The Resilient Life

We live in an anxious age. Our 24 hour news cycle, social media hype, and globally connected world fuels our fears. Danger seems to be lurking around every corner. To counter this, the secular world has crafted “safe spaces” to shield the next generation from pain and suffering. But is this the solution? Are we meant to avoid stress and live a comfortable?

Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians tells a different story. With boldness and love, Paul exhorts the believers: “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; (2 Corinthians 4:8-9, ESV).” In short, he calls the Corinthian Christians, and us, to love the resilient life?

Supporting Resources
Se7en Churches of Revelation – small group workbook

Se7en Churches of Revelation – Sermon Series
Symbols in the Book of Revelation.

What is the resilient life? We are able to recover quickly, because we know where our hope lies. As Paul writes, “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison (2 Cor. 4:16-17, ESV).” This series will look at themes in 2nd Corinthians and draw from the five practices of resilience outlined in the book Faith for Exiles. By the end of this series, we hope you will be prepared to live a RESILIENT LIFE for Christ.

Don't miss ACT II - Introduction of Jesus, Luke 3-9. Beginning December 31

Previous Sermons in this Series

Passion Conference 2026

Arlington, TX, January 1-3, 2026

MBC is inviting young adults (ages 18-25, post-HS) to the Passion Conference in Arlington, Texas which will take place January 1st to 3rd, 2026. Come experience a life-transforming conference of worship, messages, and community together with your fellow young adults.

Contact Johnny Graves for more information. Interest form below.

If you are 100% in please confirm by May 28^th to guarantee a spot.

(tickets open May 29th, we feel it may sell out quickly)

If you are interested but not confirmed, sign up on the waiting list and we will attempt to purchase another round of tickets if tickets are still available later down the road.

Please email/call Ben Youtkus or James Ciannello to confirm your spot.

VBS 2025 – True North

July 14-18, 2025 - REGISTRATION OPEN

Guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them that he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!

Contact Rachel for waitlist

July 14, 2025 — July 18, 2025
9:00am to 12:15pm
• $35 for 1 child
• $60 for 2 children
• $90 for 3 or more
Add just $3 to receive the music digital download card! (Valued at $7)

Registration for the True North Team is now open! 7th graders through adults can register to volunteer.

• If it’s your first time volunteering, we’ll ask you to go through our screening process.
• NOTE: Priority is given to Returning VBS volunteers, MBC attenders, and 6th graders returning as 7th grade volunteers. Teens and adults from other churches may be put on a volunteer waitlist.

Contact Rachel Rickershauser with any questions

Be a part of the MBC Kids Team

Building our MBC Kids Team

There are opportunities to serve in the nursery, as a teacher or teacher’s assistant, buddy for kids with special needs, and on the check in team. If you are interested in learning more about serving on the MBC Kids Team, please reach out to Lenore Tosi or Rachel Rickershauser.

	* Nursery/Preschool & K—Lenore Tosi	ltosi@millingtonbaptist.org
	* Elementary (1-6th)–Rachel Rickershauser	rachel@millingtonbaptist.org

Building our Summer & Fall Teams

If you are interested in serving in the Children’s Ministry in the Summer or Fall, please reach out to Lenore Tosi or Rachel Rickershauser.

Nursery/Preschool & K
Lenore Tosi

ltosi@millingtonbaptist.org

Elementary (1-6th)
Rachel Rickershauser

rachel@millingtonbaptist.org

Membership

Next Membership Class is May 8 @ 6:30pm

Let us know if you are interested in joining our community HERE.

Why Membership

Unlike a social-club membership, where the organization exists to serve the members, church membership is more akin to being in a family, or sports team. Membership at MBC exists as a united group of believers who are counted on in an attempt to fulfill a common purpose of becoming a provider of God’s love and care to others. We are a church not for ourselves, but for others. Members commit to joining a spiritual family that provides encouragement and support to one another. We are called to a higher degree of responsibility, service and sacrifice. Our elders and leaders pledge to assist our members with care, counsel, prayer and teaching.

Is Church Membership Biblical?

We hope that, as the Lord leads, you make a covenant to be part of our church family.

Four Steps to becoming a Member…

If you are interested in becoming a member please read through our four-step process below.

Step One: Membership Class

We want you to make an informed decision about joining our church. We periodically offer a Membership class that explains our values and beliefs and discusses the next steps to joining MBC. All prospective members are invited to attend our Membership class. This is where you will learn about the history and vision of MBC, acquaint yourself with its ministries and opportunities, and dialogue with elders and other congregants on questions you may have about the church or Christian community. The curriculum is composed of one 3-hour class in which we cover: Articles of Faith & Doctrinal Positions, Church Covenant, Vision & Mission Life.

Upon completion, those who attended are able but not obligated to sign up for a membership interview, the second step of the membership process.

For more information on how to become a member please contact the main office at: 908.647.0594 or reach out to MBC’s email.

Step Two: Baptism

Baptism:

For many, baptism is the first public step of obedience to Christ. If you have not been baptized following salvation, we ask you to take this step before becoming a Member.

Step Three: Signing the Covenant

Signing the Covenant

Sign the statement of faith and church covenant, and the application would go to the elders.

Step Four: Meet with an Elder

Meet with an Elder

The final step is for the prospective member meets with an Elder for approximately 45 mins to provide basic biographical information and recount God’s converting work in his or her life.

Questions?

Scott Rajoppi

Sr. Director of Administration & Connection

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions

Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions

Young Adults

Young Adults (Ages 18-30)

Young adults ages 18-30 are invited to go deeper in their relationship with God and with each other as we navigate this exciting and complex life stage together. We will engage in topical cultural discussions through thought-provoking messages, serving opportunities, and time in prayer that aims to develop a strong community of believers. Plus, did we mention there will be food? Come join us!

Young Adults Group Led by Johnny Graves:

Johnny Graves leads a Young Adults Small Group that meets on Sundays. For more information on the small group, you can email Johnny at jgraves@millingtonbaptist.org

Monthly Young Adults Fellowship:

Monthly fellowship of food, fellowship, worship and a message meets on the first Saturday of the month in watchung.

*Need directions? Contact Johnny Graves (jgraves@millingtonbaptist.org).

Shared Interest Groups

What is a Shared Interest Group? Shared Interest Groups are groups formed around a common goal and are generally informal in nature. What is a ...
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Updates & Connection Opportunities

Weekly Pastors Video: Every week Pastor Bob and special guest brings you some encouraging truths from the Scriptures , current events and let you know ...

Palm Sunday

April 13th, 2025 at 9am & 10:45am Join us this Palm Sunday as we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and conclude our Resilient sermon series ...

Easter Sunday

April 20th, 2025 at 8am & 9:30am & 11am He Is Risen! This Easter Sunday, we gather to celebrate the greatest victory in history—the resurrection of ...

Good Friday

April 18th, 2025 at 7pm Join us this Good Friday as we gather to remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. On this solemn ...

Living Lord’s Supper

April 17th, 2025 at 7pm MBC invites you to share in an evening of remembrance and reflection as we witness the meal that changed the ...

Young Adults Class: Preparing for the Next Stage of Life, Ages 18-25
Meets July 7, 14, 21, & 28, 10:45am, YFMB, Room 202
If you are in college or newly embarking on a career and don’t feel fully prepared to face many important aspects of life, such as: managing money, creating a resume, interviewing, taxes, investing, or even deciding on a church, this 4-week class will help prepare you for what lies ahead in this
next stage of your life.

A Divine Blueprint

Don't miss ACT II - Introduction of Jesus, Luke 3-9. Beginning December 31

Grief Share: Begins March 13

Healing Through Grief: A Safe Place to Share & Grow

Resilient-Life, Begins February 16th

Don't miss ACT II - Introduction of Jesus, Luke 3-9. Beginning December 31

The Marks of A Resilient Leader | 2 Corinthians 10-11

Resilient Generosity | 2 Corinthians 8-9

How Can We Be resilient After We Mess Up? | 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

How To Build A Resilient Life | 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18

How to Have Resilience in Suffering | 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Passion Conference 2026

Arlington, TX, January 1-3, 2026

VBS 2025 – True North

July 14-18, 2025 - REGISTRATION OPEN

Contact Rachel for waitlist

Be a part of the MBC Kids Team

Membership

Let us know if you are interested in joining our community HERE.

Why Membership

Questions?

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

Dave Hentschel

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

Young Adults

Young Adults (Ages 18-30)

Shared Interest Groups

Updates & Connection Opportunities

Palm Sunday

Easter Sunday

Good Friday

Living Lord’s Supper