MINISTRY

Young Adults

Young Adults (Ages 18-30)

Young adults ages 18-30 are invited to go deeper in their relationship with God and with each other as we navigate this exciting and complex life stage together. We will engage in topical cultural discussions through thought-provoking messages, serving opportunities, and time in prayer that aims to develop a strong community of believers. Plus, did we mention there will be food? Come join us!

Johnny Graves’ also leads a group that meets twice a month on Sunday nights at 5pm

For more information on the small group, you can email Johnny at jgraves@millingtonbaptist.org

The next Young Adult gathering:

They meet 1st Saturday of the month

7pm-9pm, Williams’ Home in Watchung*

*Need directions? Contact Johnny Graves (jgraves@millingtonbaptist.org).

A Night of Revival, January 17, 7pm

On Friday, January 17 at 7pm MBC will be hosting "A Night of Revival". At this event there will be worship, a message, and ...

Shuttle Service from the Chabad

EASTER SERVICES are always a well attended. The Shuttle to park at the Chabad next to MBC will be suspended for 12/24 and 12/29 ...

Updates & Connection Opportunities

Weekly Pastors Video: Every week Pastor Bob and special guest brings you some encouraging truths from the Scriptures , current events and let you know ...

Christmas Eve 2024 at MBC

Tuesday, December 24th, 2024
4pm & 5:30pmWe hope to see you and the whole family at MBC for our 2024 Christmas Eve service times. This year, ...

CONTEND 2025

Save the Dates: January 31- February 2, 2025 Volunteer at Resist the Drift 2025! Your time and talents can help make the Contend Conference an ...

The Deconstruction of Christianity Adult Education Class

Join us for our Winter Adult Education Class! Starting Sunday, January 5th 2024 Sunday's @9am in the YFMB Great Room Beginning January 5th, 2025, we ...

Young Adults Class: Preparing for the Next Stage of Life, Ages 18-25
Meets July 7, 14, 21, & 28, 10:45am, YFMB, Room 202
If you are in college or newly embarking on a career and don’t feel fully prepared to face many important aspects of life, such as: managing money, creating a resume, interviewing, taxes, investing, or even deciding on a church, this 4-week class will help prepare you for what lies ahead in this
next stage of your life.

The Unveiling, Revelation of Jesus Christ

Overhaul of the Heart - Begins January 5th

Teen Missions Trip Fundraiser

Thank You for your support!

Take MBC with you

We are very excited to roll out our new MBC app!

The Church isn’t a building – it’s people! We want to make sure that everyone can experience the MBC community and stay connected whenever they want.

Our app will expand the way we connect with both new individuals checking us out and those who call MBC their home. Its primary features keep you connected with information and personalized notifications to our various ministries, Sunday morning Live Stream, sermon archives, our podcast, giving access, and up-to-date information on our community activities and events. As a bonus, we also added the Bible for your convenience during the sermons or whenever you desire to connect with the Word of God.

There are three ways to get our app:

1. From your cell phone, text: “mbcnj app” to (833) 683-6726 and a link for direct download will be immediately sent;

2. Or search for Millington Baptist Church on or .

3. On your computer, you can go here to get the app sent to your phone.

Once you download it, please go to your app store and leave a great review to help others find it easier.

If you have attended our church for any period of time, then you know our mission is to expand the table for the glory of God and to be fully devoted to Christ, our church body and the community around us. This app is merely a small expression of our desire to make those connections and grow the body of Christ.

Stay tuned as new features will be added over time.

Senegal Dinner

Saturday, February 9

All are invited to an authentic Senegalese Dinner. Come enjoy a delicious chicken dish and get an update on our partnership with the village of Langomak. Please sign up by calling the church office, 908-647-0594, or by clicking on the link below.

Small Groups

MBC Small Groups

Connecting with others | As a community living in hope our goal is to be more inclusive, openly welcoming people from any place and walk of life, uniting us in a pursuit of becoming a more balanced, inter-generational, family-centered body. To this end, MBC encourages meeting in small groups to support each other and grow together in faith.

Participate in a Small Group

Groups have three specific purposes: fellowship, scripture, and prayer bringing about both individual spiritual growth and authentic relationship.

Locations: Below are the current small groups. We invite you to plug into one of them. Contact the group leader to verify the start date, time and locations:

Interested in Leading or Hosting a Small Group?

Small groups are a primary way that we seek to live in authentic community at MBC.

Once the social restrictions get lifted, we are eager to meet again in small groups and even add new groups.

If you are interested in leading, co-leading, or hosting a small group, please indicate your interest on the Leader Interest Form.

For more information or have any questions, please contact Pastor Dave Hentschel.

MBC Small Group Leader, Co-leading and Host Roles & Responsibilities

Small Group Leader Interest Form

If you are interested in leading, co-leading, or hosting a small group, please indicate your interest on the form below.

Small Group Locations

Contact the group leader to verify the start date, time and location.

Basking Ridge - West

Leader: Jim Romaine & Rick Splinter

Meets twice a month on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, at 6:30pm – 8:30pm.

This class meets in YFMB Great Room at 6:30pm.

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Please email Jim or Rick for more information.

This group will be meeting in the Great Room in the YFMB at MBC starting Sunday, September 22nd.

Basking Ridge - East

Leaders: Jeffrey & Polly Wong

YFMB Room 202 and via MS Teams

This class meets in YFMB Room 202 if there are no weather issues and Jeff initiates an MS Teams session from YFMB 202 for people who can not physically come to Room 202.

Topic: Recap/discussion of sermon questions from Sunday.

Contact Jeff & Polly Wong for more information.

Group meets 1st & 3rd Sunday’s, 7pm-8:45pm starting Sunday September 15th, 2024.

Isler's Small Group (Islers)/This group is currently FULL.

Isler’s Small Group (Currently Full) – led by Gary and Carrie Isler, John and Kim McCarthy

Twice a month, Thursday Evenings

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Huber's Group

Leaders: Ken Huber

Monday nights from 8:00pm to 9:30pm in Dunellen and will be alternating meetings from in-person to online.

Topic: Sermon based

Please contact Ken with questions.

Starting in September.

Men's Sat. A.M. Group (Ed Williams)

Meets weekly on Saturday mornings in Watchung.

Contact Ed Williams.

Young Adults (Ages 18-30)

The Young Adults group is a Small Group for all Young Adults. (ages 18-30). And meets twice a month for fellowship.

Contact Johnny Graves for the group schedule and meeting location(s).

Leader: Johnny Graves

Contact: Johnny Graves

For more information please reach out to Johnny Graves.

TEN - The Empty(ing) Nesters

Leaders: Carter & Suzy Parker

TEN = The Empty(ing) Nesters

TEN is for couples who have, or are on their way to, an “empty nest”.

We have just spent twenty years being Moms & Dads, and all that goes with that… . Where is my walk with the Lord? Is it healthy, neglected, or still parked where it was eight years ago?

The intent of TEN is to support parents as they transition into a new season of life. Together we can explore God’s calling upon our hearts/lives in this new station of life, and to what and where He may be calling us next.

TEN will seek to engage is participants by:

Being intentional about deepening our walk with the Lord through focused studies
Building meaningful below the surface relationships by spending time together
Serving our church / community

If you have any questions we’d welcome the opportunity to speak with you:

suzyparker5@me.com

carter.parker@gmail.com or 908.451.2012

Group meets every other Sunday in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.

New! Spiritual Formation Small Group

New Spiritual Formation Small Group – led by Pastor Dave and Juli Hentschel

This 8-week study will be utilizing the Spiritual Formation Workbook, a resource of Renovare (from the latin meaning “renew”). Together, we will explore the six major dimensions of the spiritual life found in the life of Christ and Christian tradition: The Contemplative Tradition – The Holiness Tradition – The Charismatic Tradition – The Social Justice Tradition – The Evangelical Tradition – and The Incarnational Tradition.

Successfully used by thousands of Spiritual Formation Group participants, A Spiritual Formation Workbook has been completely revised to correlate with Richard J. Foster’s “Streams of Living Water.” Its new and updated exercises and teachings offer fresh perspectives on Christian faith and practice.

The price for the book is $12.00. Because of restrictions, we will meet via Zoom as of right now.

Meets bi-monthly on Sundays at 7pm.

Begins: September 20, 2020

Please contact Pastor Dave (dave@millingtonbaptist.org) for more information.

Investigators Bible Study for Newcomers and Seekers

This group is specifically designed for people who have little or no background in the Bible, but would like to take a look and see for themselves what it says. The Investigators study will be held in a relaxed, welcoming environment, and is an excellent opportunity for you to invite that questioning friend who is seeking to learn more. We will meet every other week for 7 weeks, each week looking at 7 different encounters people had with Jesus. Contact Paul Wilford or Kathy Wilford for meeting location and more details.

Basking Ridge - West

Leader: Jim Romaine & Rick Splinter

Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm-9pm, YFMB Lower Level

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Begins: September 27, 2020

Please email Jim (jromaine49@gmail.com) or Rick (rick.splinter@alcon.com) for more information.

Basking Ridge - East

Leaders: Jeffrey & Polly Wong

Meets 1st & 3rd Sundays, 7pm-8:45pm, YFMB Lower Level (when Covid restrictions are lifted). Otherwise, via Zoom.

Topic: Recap/discussion of sermon questions from Sunday.

Begins: September 20, 2020

Contact Jeff & Polly Wong (jeff_wong2003@yahoo.com) for more information.

Families Group (Erbigs & Gineses)

Leaders: Bob & Amanda Erbig and Mike & Sarah Ginese

Meets Sundays, 12 noon-1:30pm, Fellowship Hall

Begins: September 20, 2020

Meets every other Sunday.

Please contact Pastor Bob (berbig@millingtonbaptist.org) or Mike Ginese (mike@ginese.com) for more information.

Families Group (Caleb & Mary Wong)

Leaders: Caleb & Mary Wong

Meets Sundays at 10:30am, Zoom

Begins: September, specific date TBD

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Please contact Caleb & Mary Wong (ccwong.home@gmail.com) for more information.

Teen Families Group

Leaders: Craig & Kim McLaughlin, Chris & Jenn Dowden, Brian & Lisa Kiel

Meets during the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month

Begins: January 24, 2021

Please contact Jenn & Chris Dowden (jdowden@millingtonbaptist.org) or Craig & Kim McLaughlin (kimster744@gmail.com) for more information.

Bernardsville Group

Bernardsville Group – led by Henry and Julissa Freire

Meets Tuesdays 7pm-8:30pm via Zoom

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Begins: September 22, 2020

Please contact Henry Freire (henry@millingtonbaptist.org) for more information.

Isler's Couples Group/This group is currently FULL.

Couples Group (Currently Full) – led by Gary and Carrie Isler, John and Kim McCarthy

Twice a month, Thursday Evenings

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Begins: Late September, Date TBD

Loehr's Circle Group/This group is currently FULL.

Leaders: Walter & Gail Loehr
Location Rotates, 2 times per month, 6:30pm

Topic: Sermon Review

Begins: TBD

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

Questions?

Henry Freire

Discipleship coordinator

Contact Henry with any questions

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions

Questions?

Henry Freire

Discipleship coordinator

Contact Henry with any questions

Questions?

Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions

Hot Meals Ministry

The CARE Leadership Team Needs Your Help.

Hot Meals Ministry

The Care Leadership Team is looking for volunteers who are willing to cook or deliver a hot meal to those in need from our church family. We are organizing volunteers by area so travel will be minimal.

If you or someone you know needs a meal or would like to provide a meal to a church family in need please complete the Caregiver Sign-Up sheet in the foyer and submit it to the church office or go to our webpage

Shepherd’s Freezer

A special thank you to all those who provide meals for the Shepherd’s Freezer. If you take a container, please take the time to make a meal and return it to the freezer as soon as possible so that we may continue to bless those in our congregation. Contact the Care Leadership Team with any questions.

Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

Sometimes health and other difficult circumstances make it hard to keep up with life’s demands. If you are able please contribute to the Shepherd’s Freezer in the basement kitchen. If this is a time of life when you need a little help please help yourself to meals from the freezer. If you have any questions please reach out to Jacquelyne Wright.

The CARE Leadership Team Needs Your Help.
The Shepherd’s Freezer provides complete frozen meals to families in times of need | The Care Leadership Team is looking for volunteers who are willing to cook or deliver a hot meal to those in need in our church family. In addition to Hot Meals, Shepherd’s Freezer will be stocked with frozen meals to meet the needs of our church family. If you are unable to cook but would like to bless someone in this way, Costco has several pre-made meals that can be frozen and left in the kitchen in the freezer labeled “Shepherd’s Freezer. After the service, containers with instructions and cookbooks will be available in the narthex.

Contributions to this ministry ensure that our freezer is always stocked. Please consider serving this ministry by donating a meal. Many in our body are blessed, served and encouraged through this ministry so If you or someone you know needs a meal or has questions about the program, please contact us at care@millingtonbaptist.org.

The Shepherd’s Freezer is located in the Kitchen of the main campus building. Contributors can deliver their prepared meals to the freezer themselves on Sundays or during office hours throughout the week.

Meal containers are available in the church kitchen.
You can also pick up a container before or after Sunday morning service or during office hours

The Shepherd’s Freezer accepts the following frozen meals/items: Frozen turkey breasts or roasting chicken, Frozen family-size prepared meals from BJs or Costco, Homemade casseroles, meatloaf, macaroni & cheese, chicken or pasta entrees,Homemade soups, Homemade breads, cookies, or pound cakes.
Grocery Store Gift Cards: The Shepherd’s Freezer & Pantry welcomes donations of grocery store gift cards. Gift cards from Shop Right or Stop & Shop are recommended. Gift cards should be hand delivered to the church office designated for the Shepherd’s Freezer Ministry.
Donations: Monetary donations toward the purchase of ziploc containers for distribution to those preparing meals are welcome!

Relief Bus, February 7

Serve with The Relief Bus
The Relief Bus (www.reliefbus.org) consists of two former school buses now customized into mobile resource centers to help the poor and homeless. Friendly faces serve up food and love demonstrating genuine care. This allows volunteers to discover other needs and then connect people to resources and faith-based programs which often transform lives and in many cases actually save lives.

The Relief Bus provides a first step to freedom and new life for those in great need. Volunteers from MBC help prepare the food and then go out on the Relief Bus to Newark, Harlem, and the Bronx on a regular basis – either monthly or more often.

MBC will serve on the Relief bus on the first Friday of the month.

Email Dave Springer or text him at 908-331-0569.

Senior Luncheon

Senior Luncheon

MBC Senior Luncheon provides a time of food, fun and fellowship to seniors within our church and neighboring communities once a month.

MBC Senior luncheon will be on a break for the summer and returning October 18, 2024

MBC Senior Luncheon will be on October 18th at 12pm with the guest speaker of Lois Bennett. See you then!

The Relief Bus

Next Serving Opportunity:
June 4, 4pm

Serve with City Relief | City Relief (www.cityrelief.org) consists of two former school buses now customized into mobile resource centers to help the poor and homeless. Friendly faces serve up food and love demonstrating genuine care. This allows volunteers to discover other needs and then connect people to resources and faith-based programs which often transform lives and in many cases actually save lives.

City Relief provides a first step to freedom and new life for those in great need. Volunteers from MBC help prepare the food and then go out on the City Relief bus to Newark, Harlem, and the Bronx on a regular basis – either monthly or more often.

MBC will serve on with City Relief bus on the first Friday of the month. We welcome minors to serve but they must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact Dave Springer or text him at 908-331-0569 with any questions.

MBC’s guest speaker is Josiah Haken, VP for Outreach Operations for The Relief Bus. Josiah’s Sermon entitled A Seat at the Table is based on Luke 14:1-11.

Hear about our friend Sarah’s relationship with New York City Relief, and her journey away from homelessness and into wholeness.

MBC Kids Care Packages, 2018

There are many who describe the record number of people sleeping in NYC and NJ shelters, in parks, in train stations, and bus terminals, as a problem that needs to be solved. City Relief doesn’t exist to solve problems, but to love people.

NY City Relief converted two school buses into mobile outreach centers that go directly to those who are most vulnerable, lonely, and hurting to provide a meal, new socks, toiletries, and connections to resources that offer a way out. Week after week, rain or shine, the Relief Bus throws a party on the sidewalk for anyone and everyone with a very simple message:

“God has not forgotten you. You are not alone. Tomorrow can be better than today.”

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