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
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.
Weekly Pastors Video: Each week Pastor Dave and Pastor Bob will bring you some encouraging truths from the Scriptures and let you know the latest on how you can connect. You don’t want to miss this important weekly video delivered right here!
Stay tuned right here for regular updates from your Pastors.
Here you will find our Pastor’s weekly videos updates and various MBC community opportunities to connect with each other.
| Weekly Opportunities to Connect | |
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Visit our Women’s Ministry page for 2021 Bible study details. |
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The Rush (MBC Teens) Join us via Zoom. |
Can’t attend in person on Wednesdays? Join us via Zoom! Subscribe to the Weekly Sync to get the latest Rush news delivered to your in box Tuesdays at 4pm.
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| Thursday at 8pm |
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| Facebook Live Prayer with the Pastors: Join us on Facebook for a live prayer meeting. Message in your prayers and we will pray for your request on the spot. Invite your friends to a Facebook watch party! | Enter here: MBC’s Facebook page |
| Sundays | |
| Sunday Services 9am & 10:45am |
Enter here: LIVE STREAM |
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Teens |
Join us in the YFMB -or- Enter Zoom here. |
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MBC Kids In-Person Indoors Program Visit our MBC Kids page for in-person and 9am Zoom meetups information. |
Go to Reservations Page |
| Adult Education 9am only: Men’s Class offered via Zoom through winter and spring trimesters. |
Visit our Adult Education page for class descriptions, registration & Zoom login information. |
| Small Groups MBC Small Groups various days and times throughout the week. |
Visit our Small Groups page to find the group that fits your style and schedule. |
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2nd Saturdays |
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Young Adults (age 18-30) Meets on the 2nd Saturdays this summer at Ed & Sharon Williams’ home. |
Email Johnny Graves for address. |
| Every day, all day on Facebook |
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| Hello Senior!: A place for us to connect and collaborate on ways in which we can help our seniors who are very much in isolation due to COVID-19. | Enter here: Facebook group |
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MBC Care Team Conference Call: Our MBC Care team invites anyone from MBC to connect with us in ZOOM and the phone. This is just an informal meeting – open to all – just designed to be a place to fellowship, meetup, and check-in with others in our church body at MBC. Feel free to Zoom-In or call in for just a few minutes, stay for a while, or share a prayer request. We just want to stay connected with you because we care. |
ZOOM: From a computer or smartphone, load the Zoom app. Enter here: 7pm ZOOM meeting Meeting ID: 149 590 228 then press # No participant ID is needed, attendees press # when prompted |
Ministry Leaders will be communicating to their respective groups, however, feel free to reach out to them directly should you have specific questions or concerns.
Weekday office hours will remain the same until further notice.
You still have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and support MBC ministries, even though we’re not gathering in-person for church, by giving through our giving page, by texting “MBCNJ” to (833) 683-6726, or by mailing a check to 520 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Please stay connected with us by checking our website and our social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) for the latest information.
Most importantly, let us in humility consider others better than ourselves, and look not only to our own interests, but also to the interests of others. (Philippians 2:3-4)
Please remember to lift up our brothers and sisters around the world who are suffering, and pray for all caregivers, for those who are tirelessly working to fight this disease and for the swift development of treatment.
Please be advised of our response to the COVID-19 and the steps we are taking immediately for the health and safety of our MBC family:
///SUNDAY SERVICES LIVESTREAM ONLY////
Effective immediately and through the entire month of March, all of our IN-PERSON Sunday Services will be moved exclusively to our Live Stream online only. Service times will remain the same at 9am & 10:45am.
///UNDERGROUND SESSIONS POSTPONED///
The Underground Sessions planned for this Sunday evening are postponed until a later date.
///ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING POSTPONED///
The Annual Business Meeting scheduled for March 18th will be moved to March 25th. Be prepared for an online forum.
Ministry Leaders will be communicating to their respective groups, however, feel free to reach out to them directly should you have specific questions or concerns.
Weekday office hours will remain the same until further notice. We will continue to monitor information as we receive it and will communicate to updates as they emerge.
You still have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others and support MBC ministries, even though we’re not gathering in-person for church, by giving through our giving page, by texting “MBCNJ” to 77977, or by mailing a check to 520 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
Please stay connected with us by checking our website and our social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) for the latest information.
Most importantly, let’s remember that God is fully in control! Even though fear is spreading, our God is a strong tower and mighty fortress, the righteous run into it and we are safe (Prov. 18:10). Let’s be a “non-anxious presence” around those who don’t know and follow Jesus.
Please remember to lift up our brothers and sisters around the world who are suffering, and pray for all caregivers, for those who are tirelessly working to fight this disease and for the swift development of treatment.
MBC Senior Luncheon provides a time of food, fun and fellowship to seniors within our church and neighboring communities once a month.
Bring your favorite entree, salad, casserole, dessert or bread to share. Socks are also being collected for the Relief Bus. Contact the church office at (908- 647-0594) if you have any questions.
Our next gathering will feature the Magic Mirror Players, a group of volunteer actors who portray real-life issues on topics that relate to seniors through dramatic presentations that use improvisational and role-playing techniques. The Magic Mirror Players are sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Friends from Trailside Museum
Enjoy a delicious lunch as friends from Trailside Museum at the Watchung Reservation talk about local history and upcoming programs and events.
The Pettet Sisters
Be inspired and encouraged by music that carries a distinct message. The Pettet Sisters’ unique style has taken them to Broadway, movies, television and even the White House. Come and enjoy an afternoon of
entertainment at its best!
Bring your favorite salad, casserole, dessert or bread to share. Socks are also being collected for the Relief Bus. For more information, call the church office at 908-647-0594.
World Vision International
Former MBC member, Dee Billings, is a Child Ambassador Volunteer for World Vision. She has traveled to many countries ministering to children and their families and will be telling us about what God is doing in Uganda through the efforts of World Vision.
Bring your favorite salad, casserole, dessert or bread to share. Socks are also being collected for the Relief Bus. For more information, call the church office at 908-647-0594.
Songs of the Season
Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon as we celebrate and sing “Songs of the Season”
with our very own Jeffrey Reid and Liz Gallacher. Bring a friend, your favorite salad, casserole, dessert or bread.
For more information, call the church office at 908-647-0594.
Backyard Birding in New Jersey Part 2
What are all those birds you’re seeing in your backyard? Come out to this fun and informative talk as we explore Backyard Birding in New Jersey, Part 2, with our very own, Wendy Milligan. Learn about the amazing and unusual visitors that come annually to New Jersey and where to find them.
Bring a friend, your favorite casserole, dessert or bread. For more information, call the church office at 908-647-0594.
Chocolate
Come and enjoy an afternoon with us as we explore, Chocolate! A nutritionist from the Bernards Township Health Department will join us to talk about the health benefits of this delicious treat.
Bring a friend, your favorite casserole, dessert or bread. For more information, call the church office at
908-647-0594.
Magic with Joe Fischer
Come and enjoy a magical afternoon. Joe is a full-time performer who is in a class all his own! Performing 300 shows every year at a variety of locations, he is has a wildly popular and versatile act.
Bring a friend, your favorite casserole, dessert or bread. For more information, call the church office at
908-647-0594.
Red Oak Country Boys
Back by popular demand are The Red Oak Country Boys, a five piece country & western band featuring tunes from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s along with bluegrass and some original tunes.
Bring a friend, your favorite casserole, dessert or bread. For more information, call the church office at
908-647-0594.
There will not be any luncheons during the summer session. We will resume in October, 2019.
Collection Time Now Through Sunday, February 16
We’re excited to participate once again in First Choice’s Baby Bottle Boomerang. Simply take a bottle home, fill it with your spare change and use it as a reminder to pray for First Choice as they serve women and rescue babies. Return your filled bottle to the Welcome Center or the church office by February 16.
Men’s Ministry provides opportunities for men from MBC and the surrounding community to connect, grow in their faith, discover ways to partner in ministry, and give back to others. Are you looking for a place to connect with other men while discovering God’s Word together?
GREAT NEWS…Pete Lima is joining the leadership team of the Men’s Ministry! Reach out to him and let him know that you would like to be a part. Email Pete and let him know you are ready to step up to the plate and play on the team pitcherpeter50@yahoo.com
In the past the men have met for Men’s Breakfast on Saturday mornings once a quarter. But now there we will be SO MUCH MORE…guessing the word “pickleball” may be mentioned.
We are committed to helping men build relationships with God and each other. Check back here for upcoming events.
Past Events:
Men’s Breakfast
Activity Night
Patriots Baseball Games
Radical Mentoring
Our events are intended to encourage Renewal, Growth, Connection & Action within community.
Saturday, February 15, 8:00am, Fellowship Hall
“Abortion! What’s a Man Got to Do With It?” Find out at our men’s breakfast this month.
Our guest speakers from First Choice Women’s Resource Center, Aimee Huber and Dave Spain, will talk about this important cultural touchpoint from a man’s perspective. Dave experienced an unplanned pregnancy years ago. He and his girlfriend carried the baby to term and married. Dave will share his and other stories from his experience counseling men involved in unplanned pregnancies and with abortion.
Invite a friend and join with us as we share some breakfast time together and hear more about Tom’s experiences.
For more information, please contact Scott Rajoppi by calling the church office at 908-647-0594.
Men’s Ministry provides opportunities for men from MBC and the surrounding community to connect, grow in their faith, discover ways to partner in ministry, and give back to others. Are you looking for a place to connect with other men while discovering God’s Word together?
Our Men’s Breakfast meets on Saturday mornings once a quarter. Men’s Ministry also hosts various events throughout the year. We are committed to helping men build relationships with God and each other.
If you would like to get involved, or have an idea for Men’s Ministry, please contact Scott Rajoppi.
Events:
Men’s Breakfast
Activity Night
Patriots Baseball Games
Radical Mentoring
Our events are intended to encourage Renewal, Growth, Connection & Action within community.
