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Underground Session Podcast
Introducing our new Podcast that focuses on conversations at the intersection of faith, culture and politics. Come to the underground with us and step into the tension as we discuss various topics in the form of pastoral commentary and culturally relevant interviews featuring guest professionals specializing within the topic of discussion. The Underground is not a place where everyone agrees. But a space where respectful dialog can happen, difficult topics addressed, and ultimately where Christ is exalted.
Latest Underground
Recent Underground Sessions Topics:
- 29. Underground Live- Income Inequality- Q & A- Dr. Anne Bradley- 12.24.2020
- 28. Underground Live- Income Inequality- Dr. Anne Bradley- 12.11.2020
- 27. “A Christian Response to Recreational Marijuana” – Dr. Barnabas Sprinkle – 12.4.2020
- 26. “Assessing the Second Wave of COVID-19,” Dr. Raymond Zakhari- 11.12.2020
- S 02 E 01 “A Thinking Person’s Guide to Police Shootings,” 11.10.2020
Everyone can benefit from an evening at the Underground. Also check out our bi-annual live Underground Sessions. Signup to our E-news and “like” our Social media outlets to stay tuned to our up and coming events.
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 
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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.
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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.
Leader: Jim Romaine & Rick Splinter
Meets twice a month on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, at 7pm-9pm.
YFMB Great Room and via Zoom
We meet in YFMB Great Room if there are no weather issues a Zoom session is initiated from the YFMB Great Room for people who can not physically come to the YFMB Great Room.
Topic: Sermon Discussion
Please email Jim or Rick for more information.
This group will be meeting in the Great Room in the YFMB and will be starting Sunday, September 24th.
Leaders: Jeffrey & Polly Wong
YFMB Room 202 and via Zoom
We meet in YFMB Room 202 if there are no weather issues and I initiate a Zoom 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 17th.
Couples Group (Currently Full) – led by Gary and Carrie Isler, John and Kim McCarthy
Twice a month, Thursday Evenings
Topic: Sermon Discussion
Meets weekly on Saturday mornings.
Contact Ed Williams.
Leader: Kim McLaughlin
Thursdays 7pm-9pm
Topic: The book of Acts and prayer time.
Location: YFMB Great Room
Email Kimberly for more information.
Starting Thursday, September 7th 2023.
Leaders: Irm Smith and Gail Loehr
Time: Tuesdays 7pm-8:30pm
Topic: “Jesus in Me” By Anne Graham Lotz
Email Irm Smith or Gail Loehr for more information.
Class meets in YFMB Room 201 and via Zoom starting Tuesday, September 19th, 2023.
Leaders: Mike and Nancy Bonaventura
Topic: Love and Respect by Emerson Eggerichs
Location: Mountainside
Call/Text Mike at 908-347-7908 or Nancy at 908-447-1033 for more information. Or Email Mike and Nancy Bonaventura for more information.
Group meets Tuesdays from 7pm-9pm starting 9/26 and ending 11/28.
The Young Adults group is a Small Group for all Young Adults. (ages 18-30).
Leaders: Clive & Sue Turner
Starting in 2024, this group will meet once a month at Sue and Clive Turner’s house to share what the Lord has done in each other’s lives over the previous month.
Contact: Sue Turner
This group meets once a month at Sue and Clive Turner’s house. For more information please reach out to Sue Turner.
Leader: Krisana Ukritnukun
MBC “Risen Motherhood” Podcast Group is an online community that gathers weekly to reflect on the gospel-hope for moms with young children. Each podcast is about 20 minutes long and brings gospel truths to everyday topics of motherhood. Partner with us during this season of Motherhood on Zoom every Tuesday, 8pm.
“You might think that Scripture doesn’t have much to say about the food you make for breakfast, how you view your postpartum body, or what school choice you make for your children, but a deeper look reveals that the Bible provides the framework for finding answers to your specific questions about modern motherhood.” – Risen Motherhood
Meets Tuesdays from 8pm-9pm via Zoom starting September 26th
Please contact Krisana Ukritnukun
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:
carter.parker@gmail.com or 908.451.2012
Group meets every other Sunday in the YFMB Room 201 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm starting Sunday, September 24th.
Leaders: Andrew & Stella Strain
Who: A fellowship group to MBC friends who are first generation of immigrants to the States;
people who have switched churches of their own community; or those who are looking for a group to share their experience; seeking prayer, and support to raise families of diverse backgrounds (e.g. two languages at home).
Topic: Sermon Discussion, Prayer Supports, Cultural exchanges (languages, food, festival etc.)
When: Meet Friday once a month at Youth & Family Ministry Building (YFMB)
Small Group contact: Stella Strain stellapak@hotmail.com
This group will be meeting in the YFMB on Friday 10/13 from 6-8pm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 – 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.
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
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.
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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, April
Senior Luncheon
MBC Senior Luncheon provides a time of food, fun and fellowship to seniors within our church and neighboring communities once a month.
Join us on Friday, April 19
MBC member Kathy Wilford will talk about the fascinating history behind her book Cabby Potts, Duchess of Dirt and give a glimpse into the publication process.
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Bring your favorite salad, casserole, dessert or bread to share. Personal items and laundry detergent are being accepted for Feeding Hands as well. For more information, call the church office at 908-647-0594.
The Relief Bus
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:
