Family Ministries

MBC Communion / Lords Table

The next Baptism will be:
August 25

Lord’s Table | We practice two ordinances at MBC: Baptism and the Lord’s Table. By participating in these ordinances, Christians proclaim both their individual faith in Christ and our whole congregation proclaims our unity in the Gospel. MBC believes that the Lord’s Supper (Communion) is a commemoration of the Savior’s death, and, through participating, we “proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.” MBC Articles of Faith, Article XI – To prepare our hearts for the Lord’s Supper we must understand that we are practicing these four things when we come to His table:

We Worship

This ordinance is part of corporate worship, normally on the first Sunday of each month. This is why the Lord’s Table is for believers only. It is an act of the gathered family, the church. Unbelievers may be present, indeed, we welcome them to be present as there is nothing secretive about the Lord’s Supper, it is done in public, but it is the family meal for those who have already professed their faith in Jesus Christ and have come to worship.

We Remember

Human beings are prone to forgetfulness. This is especially true spiritually. Therefore, the mental action of all the participants of the Lord’s Supper is to focus our minds on Jesus, especially remembering his sacrificial and historical work of dying on the cross for our sins. 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 says “Do this in remembrance of me.” At the table we remember.

We Give Thanks

The word “Eucharist” in 1 Corinthians 11:24 means to “give thanks.” We are filled with gratitude at the table because Jesus paid our sin debt and provided for us in abundance all that we need.

We Practice Self-Examination

The Scripture says a person “ought to examine themselves before he or she eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on themselves. (1 Corinthians 11:28-29) It’s important that we come to the table with a clear conscience before God. We come and confess our sins and renew our covenant commitment before God.

For Further Study

Communion is explained in the following key Scriptures: Matthew 26:26-30, Mark 14:22-26, Luke 22:14-20, 1 Cor 11:23-32.

Check our our informative Mini-Series on the Lords Table

Check out more of our relevant content on our You Tube Channel

Resources to Learn More:

Why is the Lord’s Table so important? (9 Marks ministries)
Guidance for Parents concerning the ordinances document
Four views on the Lord’s supper (Zondervan Counterpoints series)
The Lord’s Supper: Remembering and Proclaiming Christ Until He Comes (New American Commentary Studies in Bible & Theology)
The Jewish background of the Passover (Link to Chosen People Ministries doing Passover talk at MBC)

Questions?

Pastors Bob Erbig & Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastors

Contact Bob & Dave with any questions

“For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.”

- 1 Cor 11:26, ESV)

Playlist - Psalms - August 13 - September 10

Family Ministries

The next Baptism will be:
August 25

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!

Websites

The Colson Center for Christian Worldview
Breakpoint
What Would You Say?
AXIS
The Center for Parent & Youth Understanding
The Barna Group
Fuller Youth Institute
Impact 360 Institute
Summit Ministries
Stand to Reason
Reasons to Believe

Video

Raising The Next Generation in Turbulent Time by Voddie Bauchum
Helping The Next Generation Navigate Today’s World by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle
How to Raise and Alien Child by Jen Wilkin
The Storm Tossed Family: How The Cross Reshapes the Home by Russell Moore
The Strange New World of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman

Books

Parenting: 14 Gospel Principals That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp
The Tech Wise Family: Everyday Steps to Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch
Running With Horses: A Parenting Guide for Raising Children to be Servant Leaders for Christ by Larry Taylor
A Practical Guide to Culture by John Stonestreet & Brett Kunkle
Strange New World by Carl Trueman
How Children Raise Parents by Dan Allender
The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson
Faithfull Different by Natasha Crain
Another Gospel by Alisa Childers

Podcast

The Think Biblically Podcast
The Upstream

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:

The Tech-Wise Family
Raising Generation Z
Families in an Age of Anxiety

Questions?

Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

Questions?

Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

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.

-2 Timothy 4:1-5, ESV-

Baby Dedications

The next Baptism will be:
August 25

Let the little Children Come | At MBC we believe in the importance of building strong families. A key component of this value is raising children to know and love Jesus Christ. In light of this, we encourage parents to take make a public commitment to raise their children in the Lord—this is called a “baby dedication ceremony.”

A baby dedication is a ceremony in which Christians parents make a commitment before the Lord to raise that child according to God’s Word and God’s ways.

This practice may be new to you depending on your church background. Baby dedication is NOT the same as infant baptism. We believe baptism is an individual decision a person makes when they are older and have made a commitment to follow Jesus Christ. For more information, see the BAPTISM page. By contrast, a baby dedication is a commitment by the parents, and an invitation to the larger church family, to help raise their child to follow Jesus. There are several good reasons for this practice.

3 reasons to Dedicate your children

First

It models the concern and love Jesus had for little children.

As a church, we are people who love babies! We want to care and invest in the littlest and most vulnerable among us. Jesus said this in Matthew 19: “Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”” (Matthew 19:13-14). Baby dedication reflects the love Jesus had for children.

Second

It reminds the church of its calling to be an extended family.

Scripture teaches that the church is our spiritual family and following Jesus is costly (Ephesians 3:14-19; Mark 10:29-30). Parenting is hard work and God gives us an extended spiritual family who can help carry the Load. The church should love and support families in this good work of raising the next generation.

Third

It is an opportunity to share the Gospel with unbelievers.

During a baby dedication, families will often invite relatives to watch this important ceremony. Baby dedication offers an opportunity to share the Gospel message with those who might not yet believe. When asked—why are we dedicating this child? Because we want them to believe the Gospel—Jesus died for our sins, Jesus rose from the dead, and Jesus is coming back. That is the hope for our children!

How does the process work?

If you are interested in taking this important step as a family, the process will work like this:

First, contact one of the pastors about your interest and fill out the baby dedication WORKSHEET.
Second, you then meet with one of the pastors so they can get to know your family and organize a time to have the ceremony.
Third, you will create a video of your family sharing why you want to dedicate your child. You can see an example video below.
Finally, your video will be played during a service on a Sunday morning and you will take part in a short ceremony when you recite vows before the congregation—this is a public commitment to raise your child to know Jesus!

Questions?

Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Family Life & Mission

Contact Pastor Bob with any questions

Questions?

Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor: Preaching,
Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

“Listen, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone. And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.

-Deuteronomy 6:4-7, NLT-

Teens

MBC Teens

Rush Hour |

Teens | The Rush is a place where students are loved, accepted and encouraged to play active roles in each other’s life stories. Together we engage in transformational experiences that broaden and deepen their relationships with God and each other with the goal of emerging as powerful women and men of Christ. Here teens are mentored by godly leaders who encourage the next generation to step into the roles they have been called to play. We share in each other’s struggles and joys; revitalize our communities; and care for the unwanted, unreached, and unengaged.

For the most
up-to-date information regarding teen activities please subscribe to the Weekly Sync.

Rush One Form 2022-2023

In order to be allowed to participate in our trips and retreats, we will need a copy of this form. Please take a moment to complete it. Any questions don’t hesitate to ask.

Click here to access the form

Our events are intended to encourage Renewal, Growth, Connection & Action within community.

Returning Sunday Sept. 17th

We gather every Sunday @ 9-10:15am in the lower level of the YFMB | This will be open to all students in 7th-12th grade. Our focus on Sunday mornings this year will be growing students stronger in their faith. Throughout the year we challenge our students with in depth biblical lessons that helps strengthen their faith in Christ. If you are a looking for a place to grow, Rush Hour seeks to accomplish just that.

Kick off date is Sunday September 13th

Returning Wed, Sept. 13th

Meetings are every Wednesday from 7-8:45pm | This is a chance, every week, for students to take a break from their weekly routine to hear relevant teaching, engage in small group discussion, and take part in fun, creative activities. Come out and bring your friends every Wednesday night at 7pm for “Rush.”

Kick off date is

Wednesday September 13th 7pm-9pm

Parents invited from 7-8pm to meet the leaders, hear the vision of the year, and pray over the students.

Meet up at Gabriel's Fountain

August 23, 2023 7-9pm

Annual Winter Retreat

Winter retreat is January 20-22 at River Valley Ranch in Manchester, MD

Arrive at 3pm Jan 20 and arrive back at Jan 22 around 4pm.

Cost is 180 and students will need $$ for dinner on the way down, lunch on the way back and any snacks/gifts at the gift shop.

Click HERE to sign up.

Contact Kamilla Dening with questions (kdening@millingtonbaptist.org).

Fall Retreat 2023

Annual Fall Retreat

Fall retreat is November 10-12 at Camp Orchard Hill in Dallas, PA.

Click HERE to register.

This trip is open to both middle and high schoolers (7th-12th grades) and costs $175.

We will depart MBC at 4pm on Friday, November 10th, and return at approximately 4pm on Sunday November 12th.

Please make sure to fill out the updated Rush One Form found HERE. This form needs to be filled out new each school year.

Contact Johnny Graves with any questions or for more details.

If anyone is in need of a scholarship, please reach out to Johnny directly.

The Rush Wednesdays
Summer 2023

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Summer Schedule 2023

June 14^th – All church worship night (TBD)

MS orientation zoom – (End of June/ Beginning of July)

July 5^th – Off

July 12^th – Six Flags (right after VBS)

July 19^th – Beach Day (Location TBD)

July 23^rd-28^th Missions Trip (no YG activities if you’re local)

August 2^nd – Off

August 9^th – Bowling Night (Location TBD)

August 16^th – Beach Day (Location TBD)

August 23^rd – Gabriel’s’ Fountain

August 30^th – Off

September 6^th – Off

September 13^th – Kickoff YG Night

September 17^th – Kickoff Sunday School

All events are communicated in the sync – some event/ details pending to change.

We are heading to New Haven, Ct for our Mission trip this year!

Learn about CT:

Come alongside the local church and urban ministries seeking to be the love of Christ in action in a part of the country where only 2% of residents are actively involved in church and Christian community. Learn a little about the history of a part of the country that was home to Native Americans for generations, a landing spot for 17th-century English Puritan settlers, and how Christians are seeking to impact their community for good today. Serve and grow with us as a team as we connect with local organizations with a heart for at-risk youth and people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Join us as we partner with Experience Missions and VOX church to serve the community of New Haven.

We appreciate your continued prayers and support for our teens and leaders as they serve.

Transformed by the grace of God to share Christ’s love to a broken world.

The teenage years can be some of the most exciting and challenging that we ever face. Here at The Rush, we want to be a place where teenagers will be accepted and loved for who they are as they are challenged to grow in their knowledge, love, and passion for Jesus! We accomplish this through fun and compelling environments on Sundays and Wednesdays, through our retreats, service outreaches, and mission trips. Last summer we took an awesome group of teens to serve and share the love of Christ in Chicago. It was amazing to watch the growth, passion and excitement in our teenagers as they were used by God to reach our world. We desire this for everyone who comes in the doors! We invite you to come and check us out… and jump in with the Rush!