Purchase by March 28th
This Easter you have an opportunity give a lily ‘In Memory of’ or ‘In Honor of’ a loved one.
Lilies can be ordered via pew envelopes or by clicking the button below for $15 each. Please order by Tuesday, March 28.
Plants will be displayed in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday and may be taken home after the service.
Thursday, April 6, 7pm, Sanctuary
Come experience our Maundy Thursday Communion Service like never before! If you prefer to join us via live stream, bring your communion elements and together, we will worship and “break bread” while focusing on the mandate to love with humility by serving one another while remembering His ultimate humility and sacrifice.
From the Latin word mandatum, meaning, “commandment,” Maundy refers to the command Jesus gave his disciples at the Last Supper: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34-45)
Jesus’ command seems very simple, but the understanding of what happened that night is far from simple. Why is the importance of remembering Communion so significant for Christians? Let us focus on the mandate to love with humility by serving one another while remembering His ultimate humility and sacrifice for us.
Live Stream Participation
Communion will be part of our Maundy Thursday service. Should you decide to participate with us from home, here are some instructions for taking communion remotely.
Communion (the Lord’s Supper) is an ordinance given to all believers by Jesus to remember His sacrifice for us and to symbolize the new covenant.
The elements of bread and wine/juice are symbols of Christ’s broken body and shed blood. Communion is not a means of salvation, rather, it is a testament of a believer’s faith in the atoning work of the cross. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, join us online to remember His GREAT sacrifice. If you are not in the place where you consider Christ your Savior then sit back and enjoy the service like normal.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR TAKING COMMUNION AT HOME
1. Grape Juice or Water (quantity depends on size of your group)
2. Bread or Baked Crackers | Unleavened bread is the best expression of the “bread” element. Unleavened bread simply is bread baked without a rising agent (most large grocery stores stock unleavened bread), but you can select any bread or cracker of your choice.
3. Be Ready at Home with Your Elements | The pastor will direct you through properly receiving communion. All you need to do is follow along online individually or as a group during the service.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES FOR PERSONAL USE
Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
The Hare-Raising Egg Party is back on Saturday, April 1, from 1pm-3pm! Families and kids will love the egg and bunny themed carnival games, crafts, as well as pony rides and a petting zoo! Kids of all ages will enjoy this family-friendly event. Did we mention candy?? Kids will receive candy and prizes at the carnival game stations.
VIP Access for children with special needs starts at 12:15pm. We ask that only families with children with special needs register for the 12:15pm time slot.
General access starts at 1pm, so everyone else please register for either the 1pm or 2pm timeslot.
Register by March 31 to be included in the raffle drawing for PRIZES!
Join the Hare-Raising Easter Party Crew
MBC, we need your support! You can register to serve at the event below. And please consider donating candy- we’ll need lots! (We don’t need plastic eggs.) Thank you in advance!
QUESTIONS?
Contact Rachel (rachel@millingtonbaptist.org).
MBC will be offering DivorceCare support for those who are separated, going through a divorce or already divorced. You will find warm and caring people who will come alongside you as you walk on your journey.
For more information, please see the DivorceCare Website.
Time & Place:
Beginning March 28
13-week course on Tuesdays from 7-9pm
Fellowship Hall
Workbook: $20 ea.
Contact info: Deb Graisser or Glenn Guerin
What is Alpha
Alpha is a series of group conversations that explore the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly environment. It’s a place to connect with people, where you can say anything you like or nothing at all. Everyone’s welcome. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs. You can check out the ALPHA website HERE.
MEETING DATES:
The LAUNCH PARTY is February 5th, 2023 @ 6pm. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall section on the main church building (Signs on Campus). Come hungry!
What to Expect:
Do you have a burning question about life and faith, but you haven’t had anyone to talk to? If that is you, Alpha is the place to be. When you sign up to attend, here is what to expect: First, we’ll provide a meal and eat some great food together and make new friendships. Second, we’ll watch a film that explains the basics of the Christian faith. Finally, we’ll discuss what was presented in the video. Here is the best part—all questions are on the table. No matter your background, we want to hear from you!
Who Should Join?
Alpha is designed to create conversations around the big questions of life and meaning. As such, any and all spiritual seekers are invited to attend and learn more about life and the Christian faith. Also, if you like to eat, there will be great food!
Should I do anything beforehand?
Nope. Just bring yourself and your questions—we can’t wait to connect with you!
Questions?
Contact Pastor Bob: berbig@millingtonbaptist.org
Family Ministries Resource Page | We live in a complex world. Raising the next generation to own their faith has never been more challenging—or more necessary. Yet, in the Scriptures, we see three institutions that God created: The Family, The Church, and the Nation—but the family is the foundation of society.
At MBC, one of our core values is building strong families. One of the ways we do this is by equipping parents and their children to navigate the difficult issues of the day. This page is for you. Below you will find some suggested resources to help you answer the most pressing issues of the day. Don’t see something? Ask us a question below!
MBC Kids Philosophy of Discipleship | We are passionate about discipleship. This resource was written to explain how we aim to lay the foundation for kids to grow in God’s Word while they are a part of our MBC Kids ministry. Download this document for more on our philosophy.
Don’t see something? Ask us a question below!
Video
Books
Podcast
Seminars
Several times a year we offer seminars for MBC families and those in our community. We run these events to equip families to navigate the difficult cultural terrain we are living in. Here are examples of past seminar topics:
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Radical Mentoring is a special type of men’s small group made up of high potential young men facilitated by a more senior, more mature man. The vision is to help these younger men live God-centric lives and fulfill their God-given potential.
It is our goal to impact the lives of younger men in a way that points them toward an integrated Christian life. We believe that we can have successful careers and be learners and followers of Jesus and be great husbands, fathers, church members, sons, civic leaders, disciple-makers and friends . . . all at the same time.
During this fall we will have two mentoring groups. The mentors will endeavor to share what they’ve learned about success, most often focusing on what they have screwed up on . . . hopefully, so that you can avoid the mistakes they made along the way. We will spend significant time on understanding who we are in God’s eyes, how to better relate to our wives, and how to best raise children. We’ll spend even more time on getting to know what it means to have a vibrant, living relationship with Jesus.
The type of guys we are looking for are . . .
The program involves a monthly three-hour meeting. Each meeting will be centered around a topic, and there will be a related book to reading, personal and relational assignments to complete and a verse or two of Scripture to memorize or study.
If you are interested in being in a mentoring group, please email your completed Application to Pastor Dave at dave@millingtonbaptist.org.
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 Shared Interest Group’s purpose?
Groups are intended to help people to build relationships with each other in a gospel-centered way apart from the Sunday morning worship experience. Groups are created to help people engage with others, both within and outside of the church, in cultural, artistic, recreational, leisure and sports activities.
Who should consider joining a Shared Interest Group?
Individuals, small groups, teams or whole communities can join a Shared Interest Group. They are relevant to people of all different ages, abilities and levels of skill…in other words, there’s something for everyone!
Shared Interest Groups are fun, interactive, and designed as great way to get to know others. Participation serves as a valuable supplement toward building biblical community.
If you are interested in leading, joining, or suggesting a Shared Interest or Activity group, please fill out this form or email Scott Rajoppi directly at (srajoppi@millingtonbaptist.org).
Women of all ages are invited to participate in a group study of Colossians on Sunday mornings.
Pastor, author and speaker, Paul David Tripp, says he would entitle Colossians, “Jesus at the Center.” Jesus is the ultimate embodiment of the grace of God!
Colossians focuses on the supremacy and the sufficiency of Christ Jesus. Jesus is in every passage and every verse of Colossians. The apostle Paul has one thing that he wants us to know: that there is no gospel apart from His person and work.
There will be a rotating schedule of leaders and we will use the Bible as our guide for learning and discussion. Join us as we dive deep into God’s Word and experience His fullness like never before.
Now you can watch us on YouTube!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of MBC’s own YouTube channel, MBC Unhindered! Visit the channel to rewatch or catch missed Sunday sermons, special teaching topics and various fun and inspired content.
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