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Wednesdays in the Word

February 13, 2024August 21, 2023 by Marc DAgusto

A Series of Topical Devotionals on Unity

Hosted by Noah Graves

This Summer Noah tackled the subject of Unity. As we look around our country we are so divided. Jesus desires we be unified in Him

John 12:20-21 states: “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”

Come check out our YouTube channel featuring this and other relevant topics.

Little Footprints Learning Center

February 21, 2022January 28, 2022 by Heather Wenzel

Assistant Teacher Position

Little Footprints Learning Center is looking for an assistant teacher for our 2 1/2 -3 year old class that meets on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings starting in April 2022. The hours are from 8:30-12:30. If you love Jesus and children, then this just might be the job for you. Join us and see how much fun working for Jesus can be!!

If interested, please contact Kathy Dolbier @ 908.647.0011 or email (kathy@littlefootprintsnj.com).

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

Kids

September 12, 2024October 28, 2020 by MBCAdmin

MBC Kids

We love kids at MBC! On Sunday mornings we provide engaging programs for children in Nursery through 6th grade. This gives your kids an opportunity to discover faith in a dynamic atmosphere that’s safe and fun.

First time visiting with us? Register with the button above for a faster check–in process. Looking forward to welcoming you and your children!

MBC Kids Sunday mornings:

9am service: Nursery, Preschool/K, elementary, 5^th & 6^th graders

10:45am service: Nursery, Preschool/K, elementary*
*At the 10:45am service, 5th/6th graders can join in as class assistants or attend the worship service with their families.

See below for locations and more details.

Sick policy: Please keep your child home if your child is sick or experiencing any of these symptoms: fever, consistent cough, constant runny nose or green mucus, shortness of breath, chills, sore throat, headache, loss of taste/smell, nausea, diarrhea.

Our MBC Kids programs take place in person during our 9am and 10:45am worship services. See below for more details about each age and grade level.

If you are planning to visit us on a Sunday, please register below to let us know you are coming so we can prepare for your arrival and ensure your kids have the very best experience.

About Us

Kids | The youngest members of our church family grow in their love and understanding of Jesus, encouraged and supported by their church community. Kids from birth through grade 6 hear the gospel and grow in their relationship with Jesus as Savior and Friend. They learn, play, and create in an environment that reflects God’s love for each of them. MBC Kids partners with families and the community to create roots for the young ones that are anchored in Christ’s love for them.

Sunday Mornings

Annual Events:
Trunk or Treat
Easter Egg Hunt
Summer Adventure (VBS)

Our program is intended to encourage Renewal, Growth, Connection & Action within community.

Philosophy of Discipleship

MBC Kids Philosophy of Discipleship | At MBC, 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.

Nursery

Our Nursery is located in the Main sanctuary building downstairs.

We have a wonderful, newly renovated space for our babies and toddlers (up to age 3 and potty trained). Kids enjoy engaging play time, Bible story time, and snack time. Nursery is provided at both of our service times, 9am and 10:45am.

Check-in begins at 8:45am and 10:30am in the Main building (if you have kids in the older classes, you can check them all in at either of the check-in locations: in the nursery or in the Education building’s Connection Corner).

Preschool/Kindergarten

We have a wonderful team of Preschool/Kindergarten teachers ready to show your children the love of Jesus through playtime and through an engaging Bible storytime. This class meets in the Education building, Room 212, at both services.

Check-in begins at 8:45am and 10:30am in the Education building (please use the entrance with the ramp, and you’ll walk right into the check-in area, Connection Corner). Please tell our check-in greeter if your child(ren) will be staying for both services.

Elementary (1st-4th grades)

Our elementary class is for 1^st -4^th graders. We do both a large group teaching time and small groups. This age group meets in the Education building, Rooms 205/206, at both services.

Check-in begins at 8:45am and 10:30am in the Education building (please use the entrance with the ramp, and you’ll walk right into the check in area, Connection Corner). Please tell our check-in greeter if your child(ren) will be staying for both services.

56ers (5th & 6th grades)

Our 56ers (5^th and 6^th graders) have special classes, as they are the oldest kids in the MBC Kids program. The 56ers meet at 9am only, and there are two classes: 56ers boys meet in Room 213 and 56ers girls meet in Room 211.

Check-in begins at 8:45am in the Education building (please use the entrance with the ramp, and you’ll walk right into the check in area, Connection Corner). 56ers can sit with their families in the worship service if staying for both services, which is a great opportunity for kids to learn about worshiping God.

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Children are welcome to join their parents for family worship services on December 31st.

Nursery and preschool will be available on 12/31 only.

Special update: we are launching a new electronic check-in system this fall!
Parents will be able to check in all of their kids at any of the 4 stations: nursery, sanctuary foyer, and 2 stations in Connection Corner (Education building). Kids will receive a name tag, and parents will receive a tag with matching numbers. Parents must show their tag in order to pick up their kids.

Interested in serving with kids? We’re praying for the following roles to be filled: assistant teacher, check-in, and nursery. Contact Rachel Rickershauser for more information.

If you are planning to visit us on a Sunday, please register below to let us know you are coming so we can prepare for your arrival and ensure your kids have the very best experience.

Kids Programs

Nursery
9am & 10:45am, Newborn – toddlers up to age 3. Our nursery is located in the lower level of the main church building.

Preschool
9am & 10:45am, Ages 3-4. Located in the Education building (the building to the left of the main church building, use the door with the ramp).

Elementary
9am, Kindergarten – 6th graders. Elementary school aged students’ class located in the Education building, (the building to the left of the main church building, use the door with the ramp). Children enjoy Bible stories and activities in a safe and fun atmosphere.

10:45am, Junior Church – Preschool through 4th grade. Elementary age kids attend the worship service with their parents until they are dismissed after the songs. Then they meet the teachers in the Sanctuary foyer and walk over to the Education building to enjoy an interactive Bible lesson and fun activities. Child pick-up is in the Education building.

10:45am, 56ers Pack – 5th & 6th graders, 2nd & 4th Sundays. The 56ers Pack is a special class featuring interactive games, video-based applicable Bible lessons, and…popcorn! Pick-up is in the Education building, or parents may give permission for students to leave this class on their own. On the first, third, and fifth Sundays, students may sit with their parents in the Sanctuary during service.

About Us

Kids | The youngest members of our church family grow in their love and understanding of Jesus, encouraged and supported by their church community. Kids from birth through grade 6 hear the gospel and grow in their relationship with Jesus as Savior and Friend. They learn, play, and create in an environment that reflects God’s love for each of them. MBC Kids partners with families and the community to create roots for the young ones that are anchored in Christ’s love for them.

Sunday Mornings: 9:00am & 10:45am
Annual Events:
Trunk or Treat
Easter Egg Hunt
Summer Adventure (VBS)
Music Camp
Water Day

Our program is intended to encourage Renewal, Growth, Connection & Action within community.

Check-in Procedure

Note: Check -in opens at 8:45am.

Nursery: Check in with one of our wonderful nursery workers, located in the nursery. You may check-in for both services if you are planning to stay for both.

Preschool, 9am & 10:45am: Check-in is located in the Education building in the Connection Corner, which is the open room after you walk in using the door with the ramp. One of our friendly check-in volunteers will be glad to assist you. You may check-in for both services if you are planning to stay for both.

Elementary, K-6th, 9am: Check-in is located in the Education building in the Connection Corner, which is the open room after you walk in using the door with the ramp. One of our friendly check-in volunteers will be glad to assist you. You may check in for both services if you are planning to stay for both.

Elementary, K-6^th (including the 56ers Pack), 10:45am: Check-in is located in the main church building, in the Sanctuary foyer on the right hand side of the room. One of our friendly check-in volunteers would be glad to assist you.

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Kids Summer Sunday Schedule

Summer Sundays begin July 7!
All kids move up to their next grade level.

Nursery
9am & 10:45am, Newborn – toddlers up to age 3. Our nursery is located in the lower level of the main church building.

Preschool
9am & 10:45am, Ages 3-4. Located in the lower level of the main church building at 9am and 10:45am.

Elementary
10:45am, Kindergarten – 4th graders. Elementary school aged students’ class located in the Education building. Go directly at 10:45am.

About Us

Sunday Mornings: 9:00am & 10:45am
Annual Events:
Trunk or Treat
Easter Egg Hunt
Summer Adventure (VBS)
Music Camp
Water Day

Our program is intended to encourage Renewal, Growth, Connection & Action within community.

Holiday Schedule
Sunday, December 23, 24 & 30
9am & 10:45am: During the holidays, we encourage families to worship together, so we will be offering Nursery only, up to age 3. All other MBC Kids Sunday programs will resume on January 6.

Questions?

Rachel Rickershauser

Co-Director of Children's Ministries

Contact Rachel with any questions

Questions?

Lenore Tosi

Co-Director of Children's Ministries

Contact Lenore with any questions

Questions?

Rachel Rickershauser

Co-Director of Children's Ministries

Contact Rachel with any questions

Questions?

Lenore Tosi

Co-Director of Children's Ministries

Contact Lenore with any questions

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Staff & Leadership

September 24, 2024May 2, 2018 by Marc DAgusto

Staff & Elders

MBC subscribes to the philosophy of shared leadership.
Ministry Directors | Support Staff | Little Footprints Learning Center | Board of Elders

The Pastoral Leadership Team (PLT): MBC subscribes to the philosophy of plurality of leadership. Together, pastors & directors share in the responsibility for leading the day-to-day operations and ministries. Each pastor has specific areas of responsibility and oversight. Together they form a circle of leadership that ensures the mission and policies established by the MBC Elder Board are employed in a way that meets the needs of these areas and recognizes that the spirit of the church is realized when they operate in harmony. This benefits both the pastors and the community.

The Ministry Directors: These spiritually-mature professionals support the church and its leadership by focusing on specific areas of operation. Each of these individuals is guided by the goals of MBC and provides support to the pastoral staff. The biblically-prescribed standards for pastoral leadership give the local church considerable freedom to develop its own model of leadership in order to most effectively reach its community. Various forms, policies and procedures are employed in well governed churches. A church’s history, size, and the stage of development all influence which of the many forms will be the most effective and appropriate for a given organization at a given time.

Meet the MBC Ministry Directors

Bob Erbig
Lead Pastor:
Preaching, Family Life & Mission

Dave Hentschel
Lead Pastor:
Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care

John Bonaventura
Director of Worship

Johnny Graves
Director of Youth,
Young Adults & Production Ministries

Marc D’Agusto
Director of
Communications

Rachel Rickershauser
Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

Lenore Tosi
Co-Director of Children’s Ministries

TBD
Sr. Director of Administration & Connections

Support Staff

Kristie Gall
Administrative and Financial Manager

Noah Graves
Operations & Ministry Administrator

Tim Youtkus
Production Manager & Office Assistant

Dave Rzewnicki
Facilities Manager

John Bonaventura
Director of Worship

Kamilla Dening
Coordinator of Middle
School Ministries

Noah Graves
Executive Assistant to the Pastoral Leadership Team

Ron Niessen
Audio/Video Support

Dave Rzewnicki
Facilities Manager

Lenore Tosi
MBC Kids Ministry Assistant

Sue Turner
Financial & Donor Relations Manager

Heather Wenzel
Communications & Information Manager

Little Footprints
Learning Center

Kathy Dolbier – Director

Please visit www.littlefootprintsnj.com for information
about programming and enrollment.

Elder Board – Email us at elders@millingtonbaptist.org.

Jeff Callender

Chris Dowden

*Pastor Bob Erbig

Hector Garcell

(Secretary)

*Pastor Dave Hentschel

Darren Hernandez (Chair)

Glen Homa

Doug Hulin (Vice Chair)

John McCarthy (Treasurer)

Ken Huber

Rick Splinter

Andrew Strain

Jan Torgrimsen

Paul Wilford

* Pastoral Leadership Team members are ex-officio, non-voting members of the MBC Elder board.

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

Sunday service preaching rotation:

Our weekly Sunday service is the heart of our community. Regular shared time together in worship and fellowship unites us in purpose and encourages our shared vision. Dynamic worship and a rotation of teachers stimulates learning while fostering community.

Pastor Bob Erbig
Pastor Dave Hentschel