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Womens Retreat 2026

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Please join us for our Women’s Retreat where you will find a time of growing in the LORD as we deepen our understanding of prayer, enjoy fellowship, encouragement, and rest together and have some great fun along the way!!! Contact Kim McCarthy (kmccarthy@millingtonbaptist.org) for more information.

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Retreat Speaker: Gail Loehr

Gail will be our guest speaker at the Retreat. She has been a devoted member of MBC for over 30 years and has faithfully co-led Women’s Tuesday Night Bible Study for 25 years and continues to serve in that role. She also leads the Circle of Sisters teen group on Sundays. We hope you can come to our 2026 Retreat to hear all that the LORD has put on her heart to share. 

MBC Resources

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Here at MBC we have numerous different resources for you to learn and grow in your faith. Our two pastors, Pastor Bob Erbig and Pastor Dave Hentschel, have co-authored 4 books together. These books look at dysfunctional families, proverbs, 1 & 2nd Samuel, and Ecclesiastes. There is much to learn and dive into in all of these books. Check out below the books we have available, you can order all of these in physical format or kindle on Amazon today!

A Beautiful Mess: Coming From a Dysfunctional Family Doesn’t Destine You for a Dysfunctional Life.

Family. This group of people has so much power over us. Our familial experiences forever shape our lives. Truth be told, family can be a source of life giving joy. Family can also be a source of palpable pain that leaves us angry, confused and unable to move on. And yet… when we search the pages of the Scriptures… we see that families are building blocks of society. In fact, God brought about redemption through a family. In the midst of pain and brokenness, God promises healing through adoption into a new family with him as our heavenly father. In this book, we journey through the biblical account of Genesis addressing challenges facing every one of our families. These challenges make us who we are. But even in the mess of family dysfunction, God can make something beautiful … through the power of the Gospel!

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We Need a King after God’s Heart: An Expositional study of the life of David from 1 & 2 Samuel

The books of 1 and 2 Samuel are a historic account of how a loose confederacy of tribes comes together under the banner of a united monarchy through the covenant of God. A shepherd boy is anointed king. A taunting giant falls to the ground in defeat. This is a story of hard-fought battles and gut-wrenching political betrayals. The Bible pulls no punches as it displays leaders who accomplish great feats for the armies of God, but who also usurp power, fall into adultery and even commit suicide. This book draws on a number of major themes from the lives of Samuel, Saul and David, using them as examples for us, both positive and negative. Samuel guides Israel out of the time of the judges, Saul personifies the idolatry and unbelief of Israel and David is portrayed as a great hero of the faith and a worthy model to follow. Each of these leaders paint a nuanced picture of heroes and villains, pointing us toward our own need for the greater King, Jesus, and the importance of our obedience in response to his covenant.

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Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom, a 31 – Day Daily Devotional

Have you ever been traveling around in a new place and suddenly felt lost and disoriented? Sometimes life’s twists and turns can make us feel that way. There are new situations we face with each new season of life, filled with confusing circumstances and crossroads that leave us at times puzzled, perplexed and paralyzed with indecision. What is the wise thing to do? The book of Proverbs is a source of wisdom, compiled for an ancient nation’s king that serves as a 21st century spiritual navigational tool for us today. How do we avoid foolish choices? How do we handle our money in a godly way? How can we manage our emotions? This practical book is about how to conduct ourselves in our daily lives through all the routine issues which often baffle us in a variety of areas: our parenting, our work and our conversations with others. The book of Proverbs is a guide book from God Himself which shows us how to order our steps each day to please Him. If we could summarize the message of Proverbs in one sentence, here it is: Unless you fear the lord and choose His wisdom in life, you will end up a fool with all the pain and the strife.This daily devotional will provide you with an overview of the book of Proverbs, designed to challenge you and inspire you to live a life of wisdom over the next 31 days. We hope this will be a month of storing up wisdom from God which will reflect practically in your daily life. May God bless you richly in this study of His divine wisdom.

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Meaning in the Madness: An Expositional study of the Book of Ecclesiastes

Chaos—that word seems to capture the spirit of our age. Instability, wars, pandemics, and institutional breakdown have left many asking: Is anyone in control? Is there any real meaning or purpose? With endless choices and uncertain times, people today are more jaded and less secure than ever before. Doubt is the new default. We’re living in a world that feels… mad.
So how do we live by faith in a world of madness?
That’s the central question of Ecclesiastes. This ancient book doesn’t avoid our doubts—it invites them. It wrestles with life’s deepest questions: Why are we here? What’s the point of it all? Can anything truly satisfy?
We’ll explore themes that matter to everyone: meaning, purpose, happiness, work, wealth, fame, power, suffering, justice, and death. The world’s answers often fall short. But the Teacher in Ecclesiastes leads us to see that even in chaos, there is order; even in absurdity, there is beauty. And behind it all stands the God who gives everything meaning.
Join us on a journey to discover meaning in the madness—and the God who meets us there.

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Meaning in the Madness Book

Check out this video from Pastor Bob and Pastor Dave where they discuss their book “Meaning in the Madness”. This book dives into the Old Testament scripture of Ecclesiastes and teaches you how to find meaning in the midst of the madness of life.

Meet the Authors

Bob is the Lead Pastor for Preaching, Family Life and Mission at Millington Baptist Church in Basking Ridge, NJ and has 20+ years of experience in youth and family ministry, apologetics and executive leadership. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree (English Lit and Theatre) from Eastern University (St. David’s, PA). He went on to earn a Master of Divinity Degree from Denver Seminary (Littleton, CO), where he studied under Dr. Craig Blomberg and Dr. Doug Groothuis. Additionally, he completed a Fellowship through the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and is a Level 1 Certified Biblical Counselor through the Association of Biblical Counselors. His ministry and research interests include marriage and family, apologetics, worldview, culture, ethics and missions as he provides directional leadership for the Underground Sessions ministry at MBC.

Bob is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in ethics at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has co-authored three books: A Beautiful Mess, Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom and We Need a King After God’s Heart.

Bob married his beautiful wife, Amanda, in 2014. They have three children: Jenna, Josiah and Zoe. There is nothing more important to him than serving the Lord by loving his wife and raising his children to love and pursue Jesus.

David Hentschel is blessed to serve as the Lead Pastor of Preaching, Spiritual Formation and Care at Millington Baptist Church in Basking Ridge, NJ. Prior to this ministry assignment, he has enjoyed pastoring in other churches in New Jersey and Texas for over 20 years. His background in public speaking and business helps tremendously with leadership and strategic planning and is thrilled to teach the word of God to the people of God for the glory of God. He oversees our Discipleship programs (Small Groups, Adult education, Women’s Ministries, Men’s ministries), as well as our Care ministries (Care Leadership Team, Stephen Ministries, GriefShare).

David Hentschel holds an A.B.S. and a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Cairn University and a Th.M. in Bible Exposition and Pastoral Ministries from Dallas Theological Seminary. His areas of interest are in Historical and Theological studies.

He and his wife Juli enjoy three daughters and a son-in-law. Some of his favorite activities include reading, spending time with his family and playing basketball.

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Walk Thru The Bible

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Teaching the big picture of the Old Testament

Many believers are confused about the Old Testament–what it says, what it means, how to apply it to daily life. Some may wonder if it is even relevant today. Others are overwhelmed by it and don’t know how to read it. Would-be Bible readers often quit before they make it all the way through the Old Testament.

What if there was an event that could actually inspire people to read the Bible? What if there was an event that made the Old Testament come alive in a fun, clear, and very memorable way?

Join MBC on Saturday, January 31 from 9am to 12pm for this fun, interactive event that will teach the big picture of the Old Testament. Attendees will learn the major events and people of the Old Testament and understand its storyline, maybe for the first time.
 
  • WHAT? A high-energy, interactive seminar that walks through Genesis to Malachi in a few hours.
  • WHEN? Saturday, January 31 from 9am to 12noon in the church sanctuary
  • WHO? This family-friendly event is designed for adults and children (kindergarten and up). 
  • COST? $25 Per workbook, but please register all attendees. 
    • Childcare is available for up to Pre-K for $10 per family
  • QUESTIONS? For details, please contact Amy Huber, Director of Discipleship and Connections at ahuber@millingtonbaptist.org
 

Meet Our Instructor: Mark Schaaf

We’re excited to welcome one of our own, Mark Schaaf, as the instructor for Walk Thru the Bible’s otLIVE experience. Many of you know Mark and his wife Kathy—we’ve been supporting the Schaafs since the mid-1990s, when they first headed overseas with WorldVenture.

Mark and Kathy spent 13 years in Jordan, where Mark helped introduce and lead Walk Thru the Bible’s Arabic-language ministry across the Middle East and North Africa. After handing that work off to national leaders, they moved to South Africa, where Mark served as Walk Thru the Bible’s Southern Africa Regional Trainer and also helped plant a church in an informal settlement outside Johannesburg.

Mark holds a PhD in Biblical Archaeology from the University of South Africa, but what really excites him is helping people step into God’s grand story—whether that means turning a church sanctuary into a walk-through map of the Holy Land or leading study tours in the Bible lands themselves. He continues to travel extensively in Israel and Jordan, and five of the Schaafs’ six grandchildren now live in Israel.

Currently based in Atlanta, Georgia, we’re grateful to continue partnering with the Schaafs in their global mission of equipping, training, and coaching national leaders. We’re thrilled to have Mark with us for this otLIVE event!

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Questions?

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Amy Huber

Director of Discipleship & Connections

Contact Amy with any questions

Questions?

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Amy Huber

Director of Discipleship & Connections

Contact Amy with any questions

City Relief Packing Party 2025

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We’re excited to kick off our 2025 Christmas outreach with the return of our City Relief Packing Party!

This annual event brings our church family together to pack hygiene kits that will be distributed by our strategic partner, City Relief—a faith-driven nonprofit providing compassionate, street-level care to people experiencing homelessness through meals, resources, and meaningful relationships.

This year, MBC is providing 1,000 kits, but we’re hoping to go even further. If you feel led, you can help expand our impact by sponsoring additional kits or giving a general donation. Every donation received before December 1st will go directly toward purchasing more supplies.

Save the date: December 20th from 9:00–11:00 AM.

We’ll enjoy a continental breakfast, coffee from Barrister Coffee House, hot cocoa, and plenty of Christmas cheer as we pack kits together. Wear your favorite Christmas sweater and come ready to serve!

We’ll also share a brief presentation on additional ways you can partner with City Relief throughout the year.

Register or donate below—we can’t wait to serve alongside you!

 
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Questions?

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Tim Youtkus

Production & Outreach Manager

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Church Workday – Saturday, November 15

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Church Workday Opportunity – Saturday, November 15
Help us get our campus ready for the seasons ahead!
Join us for a Church Workday on Saturday, November 15, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
We’ll be working both indoors and outdoors — sprucing up our church and preparing our flowerbeds for a beautiful spring bloom.
Outdoor Projects:
🌿 Flowerbed weeding & cleanup
🌷 Spring bulb planting 
☕ Outdoor gathering space setup
 
Indoor Projects include but are not limited to:
🎨 Painting
🧹 Cleaning
🪑 Classroom rearranging
Lunch will be provided, but please RSVP at the Welcome Center. The number of volunteers will determine the priority of projects. 
Bring gloves and garden tools if you have them—everything else will be supplied.

Questions?

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Rachel Rickershauser

Director of Children's Ministries

Contact Rachel with any questions

Night of Revival, January 16

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On Friday, January 16 at 6:30pm MBC will be hosting “Night of Revival 2026”. 

At this event there will be worship, a message, and some time for prayer.  We are also encouraging people to invite friends, family, and neighbors who are both saved and unsaved to the event so that they might get to experience the love of Christ and hear the word of Christ proclaimed!

We hope you join us for Night of Revival 2026.

HAVE QUESTIONS?
For more information email Noah Graves

(noah@millingtonbaptist.org)

Blue Christmas Service

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For many, the Christmas season is a time of joy and celebration—but for others, it can also be a time of grief, loneliness, or difficult memories. Our Blue Christmas Service is a quiet, reflective gathering designed to offer comfort and hope to those who are hurting during the holidays. Through Scripture, prayer, and music, we’ll remember God’s promise to be near to the brokenhearted and to bring light into our darkness.

Stephen Ministry Page
Grief Share Page

Questions?

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Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation, and Care

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Rachel Rickershauser

Director of Children's Ministries

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Truth Rising “The Study”

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Why is this meaningful?  Come join us for a 4 part follow-up  video study and discussion on the powerful Truth Rising documentary. Learn how to live faithfully and courageously in this Civilizational Moment. The study features four videos by John Stonestreet of the Colson Center and focuses on four key  themes: Hope, Truth, Identity and Calling. 
Who is the target audience? The study is appropriate for adults and teens, and although not necessary, viewing the 90 minute documentary before the first class will help you get the most out of this study. The movie can be viewed for free here: https://www.truthrising.com/
When and where will it be held?  We will be meeting in Room 201 of the Youth and Family Building during the 10:45 Sunday School hour, November 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd.
Is registration required or can people show up without advanced registration? Advance registration is helpful but not required.
Register Here

Questions?

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Amy Huber

Director of Discipleship & Connections

Contact Amy Huber with any questions

LFLC Pie Fundraiser

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Support our LFLC Preschool! 

 

Order By October 30th, 2025
(Pie Pickup is on November 20th at 12pm at MBC)

Support our LFLC preschool by ordering pies! LFLC is doing a pie fundraiser through Griggstown Farm. There are many different pies you can order and your payment goes to support our LFLC preschool. Order today!

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RAIN OR SHINE! 

 

Saturday, April 12, 3pm-5pm
(VIP Access for Special Needs families begins 2:30pm.)

The Hare-Raising Egg Party is back on Saturday, April 12th, from 3pm-5pm! Families and kids will love the egg and bunny themed games, crafts, 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 2:30pm. We ask that only families with children with special needs register for the 2:30pm time slot. 

General access starts at 3pm, so everyone else please register for either the 3pm or 4pm timeslot. 

Register by March 29 to be included in the raffle drawing for PRIZES!

*Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Register to Attend

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!

Sign-up to Serve

QUESTIONS?
Contact LFLC (director@littlefootprintsnj.com).

NEW THIS YEAR!

We’ll be collecting gently used spring clothing for kids and teens (sizes 2T – adult small) for our local ministry partner, Street Hope Alive. Please consider doing some spring closet cleaning and bring your donated clothes to the Egg Party!

We will have a donation area in the YFMB.

Thank you!

Trunk or Treat 2025

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Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of activities! 

Saturday, October 18, 3pm-5pm

VIP access for children with special needs, 2:30pm

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for our family-friendly Trunk or Treat! Kids enjoy an afternoon full of “trunk”-or-treating, snacks, crafts and, of course, lots of candy!  Pull out your costumes and prepare your trunks and join in this fun event! Invite your neighbor or anyone with small children to share fun and community with us!

Register for Attendance
Reserve Trunk Space
Sign-up to Serve

 When registering, you will be given the option to sign up for one of the following 2 timeslots:

  • 12:15pm VIP access for children with special needs
  • 1pm-2pm
  • 2pm-3pm

By clicking Register above, you are acknowledging an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present and do so at your own discretion. 

Donate Candy

Candy Contribution

Wish you could participate, but can’t attend? Please consider donating candy to make this event an extra SWEET time.

Creatively decorate your trunk for our community.

Interested in serving? 

Let us know if you would like to greet guests at the Welcome table, help with crafts, or be part of our parking/security crew. We are also accepting candy donations!

MBC Event Guidelines:

Social Distancing 

The Surgeon General and CDC strongly recommend that we keep social distancing (a 6’ buffer between people) during these times. 

 

Physical Contact

Please, as a general rule, avoid physical contact with others. While you may feel comfortable with some form of contact, other individuals may not. 

 

Check out last year’s recap if you missed it. Good times! ↑

Questions?

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Lenore Tosi

Co-Director of Children's Ministries

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Questions?

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Rachel Rickershauser

Director of Children's Ministries

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