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Senior Luncheon: January 17, 12pm

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The next Senior Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall: 
February 21, 12pm.

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

 

Bring your favorite entree, salad, casserole, dessert or bread to share. Socks are also being collected for the Relief Bus. Contact the church office at (908- 647-0594) if you have any questions.

Our next gathering will feature the Magic Mirror Players, a group of volunteer actors who portray real-life issues on topics that relate to seniors through dramatic presentations that use improvisational and role-playing techniques. The Magic Mirror Players are sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. 

Friends from Trailside Museum

Enjoy a delicious lunch as friends from Trailside Museum at the Watchung Reservation talk about local history and upcoming programs and events.

The Pettet Sisters 

Be inspired and encouraged by music that carries a distinct message. The Pettet Sisters’ unique style has taken them to Broadway, movies, television and even the White House. Come and enjoy an afternoon of
entertainment at its best!

 

Bring your favorite salad, casserole, dessert or bread to share. Socks are also being collected for the Relief Bus. For more information, call the church office at 908-647-0594.

World Vision International

Former MBC member, Dee Billings, is a Child Ambassador Volunteer for World Vision. She has traveled to many countries ministering to children and their families and will be telling us about what God is doing in Uganda through the efforts of World Vision. 

 

Bring your favorite salad, casserole, dessert or bread to share. Socks are also being collected for the Relief Bus. For more information, call the church office at 908-647-0594.

Songs of the Season

Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon as we celebrate and sing “Songs of the Season” 

with our very own Jeffrey Reid and Liz Gallacher. Bring a friend, your favorite salad, casserole, dessert or bread.

For more information, call the church office at 908-647-0594.

Backyard Birding in New Jersey Part 2

What are all those birds you’re seeing in your backyard? Come out to this fun and informative talk as we explore Backyard Birding in New Jersey, Part 2, with our very own, Wendy Milligan. Learn about the amazing and unusual visitors that come annually to New Jersey and where to find them.

 

Bring a friend, your favorite casserole, dessert or bread. For more information, call the church office at 908-647-0594.

Chocolate

Come and enjoy an afternoon with us as we explore, Chocolate! A nutritionist from the Bernards Township Health Department will join us to talk about the health benefits of this delicious treat.

Bring a friend, your favorite casserole, dessert or bread. For more information, call the church office at
908-647-0594.

Magic with Joe Fischer

Come and enjoy a magical afternoon. Joe is a full-time performer who is in a class all his own! Performing 300 shows every year at a variety of locations, he is has a wildly popular and versatile act.

 

Bring a friend, your favorite casserole, dessert or bread. For more information, call the church office at
908-647-0594.

Red Oak Country Boys

Back by popular demand are The Red Oak Country Boys, a five piece country & western band featuring tunes from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s along with bluegrass and some original tunes.

 

Bring a friend, your favorite casserole, dessert or bread. For more information, call the church office at
908-647-0594.

There will not be any luncheons during the summer session. We will resume in October, 2019.

Questions?

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Scott Rajoppi

Director of Administration and Connections

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Senior Luncheon: January 17, 12pm
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Baby Bottle Boomerang

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Collection Time Now Through Sunday, February 16

We’re excited to participate once again in First Choice’s Baby Bottle Boomerang. Simply take a bottle home, fill it with your spare change and use it as a reminder to pray for First Choice as they serve women and rescue babies. Return your filled bottle to the Welcome Center or the church office by February 16.

Financial Peace University

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January 7-March 8

What if you knew where all of your money was going each month? What if you were debt-free, investing and making wise spending decisions? With Dave Ramsey’s class Financial Peace University, you CAN take control of your money and start planning for your future.

 

Take part in this 9-week class alongside others who are interested in learning more about financial freedom. The cost of the class is $99 per person or couple which includes all of the materials you will need.

Watch this video for more details

Register

Register here to join this class!

Please contact Josh Gill with any additional questions. 

Young Adults

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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!

Young Adults Group Led by Johnny Graves:

Johnny Graves leads a Young Adults Small Group that meets on Sundays. For more information on the small group, you can email Johnny at jgraves@millingtonbaptist.org 

Monthly Young Adults Fellowship:

Monthly fellowship of food, fellowship, worship and a message meets on the first Saturday of the month in Watchung.

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

Updates & Connection Opportunities

Updates & Connection Opportunities

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Trunk or Treat 2025

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Circle of Sisters

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Shuttle Service from the Chabad

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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.

Summer in the Scriptures
Resilient Life
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Take MBC with you

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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.

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Underground Sessions

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What you missed on
October 6, 2018, 9am & 6pm

Navigating sexual & gender identity issues faithfully and compassionately.

It was our pleasure to host this engaging leadership training session with special guest speaker Dr. Mark Yarhouse.

We addressed topics related to the LGBT community and how we, as Christians, are to live in light of this. Our main speaker will be Dr. Mark Yarhouse, Professor of Psychology at Regent University and Director of the Institute for the Study of Sexual Identity. Dr. Yarhouse is a sought-after speaker on this topic. He brings years of research and experience to the conversation, as well as a pastoral heart for the church.

 

Some of the greatest challenges the church faces today are: How to navigate sexual and gender identity issues, and how do we offer wise care and counsel? While this conversation is rich with nuance, the direction taken often leads to isolation, individual crisis, family rupture, and a culture war. Many Christians are concerned with how to be both biblical, as well as compassionate towards those in the LGBT community. Parents genuinely want to know how to have these conversations with their children. Children’s and youth volunteers are seeking to be equipped when this topic arises. Do you also have questions? Mark Yarhouse equips ministers so they can faithfully navigate the topic of sexual identity in a way that is honest, compassionate, and accessible.

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Mark also graced us Sunday morning with a thought provoking sermon surrounding this topic challenging us to live a life filled with compassion and hope while staying true to our faith.

There were two sessions:

  1. Morning: 9:00-11:30am – Church Leader Training (Please RSVP- Cost $10/per person).
    A light breakfast will be served @ 8:30am

  2. Evening: 6:00-8:30pm– Underground Sessions Event (Open to all). 

Invite your colleagues or someone who would benefit from this very important event—it is a necessary conversation for our day and age! 

RSVP - Morning Leader Training, $10
RSVP - Evening Underground Session

Let us know you will be joining us.

RSVP is required as seats are limited.

Questions?

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Bob Erbig

Lead Pastor:
Preaching, Family Life & Mission

Contact Bob with any questions

Small Groups

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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 Amy Huber.

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

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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.

Leader Interest Form

Small Group Locations

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

Leader: Bill Ohnsorg & Rick Splinter

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

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

Topic: Sermon Discussion

Please email Bill or Rick for more information.

Start date TBD.

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 21st, 2025.

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

Twice a month, Thursday Evenings

Topic: Sermon Discussion

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.

Start date TBD.

Meets weekly on Saturday mornings in Watchung. 

Contact Ed Williams.

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.

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 Fellowship Hall from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
Hosts: Mike & Nancy Bonaventura
 
Build your marriage on a solid foundation!
From communication to money to sex, Marriage on the Rock is the best-selling resource that clearly deals with major issues couples will encounter. Mike and Nancy Bonaventura will facilitate video lessons followed by engaging conversations discussing practical real-life challenges while offering biblical solutions.
 
This group will be meeting at the Bonaventura home in Mountainside (childcare is not available)
 
Interested in attending? Register HERE
 
10-week series on Tuesdays from 7-9pm beginning September 16 and ending November 18 
Leader: Gary Lingren
Hosts: Gary and Marie Lingren
Time: Meets every other Friday 6:30pm to 8:00pm beginning September 19th
Topic: We will enjoy food and fellowship and discuss the previous Sunday’s sermon.
 
Contact Gary Lingren for details: gary.lindgren@gmail.com
 
Contact Bruce Corke for details: bckccorke@yahoo.com
Leader: Frank Donaruma
Host: Rebecca Goldstein   
Time: Meets weekly every Sunday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm beginning October 6
Childcare: No childcare available
Topic: Book study – “This World: Playground or Battleground?: A Call to the Real World of the Spiritual” by A W Tozer
 
Contact Frank Donaruma for details: chiromerge@msn.com
 
Contact Kim McCarthy for details: womensministries@millingtonbaptist.org 

Leaders: James Rickershauser & Caleb Moore
Location: Youth and Family Ministry Building
Time: Meets on the first and third Saturday of the month from 7:30am to 9am beginning September 20th.
Topic: To create a space where young men can grow together, find mentorship, and establish a firm foundation of faith. This gathering will include a shared meal, bible teaching and discussion, prayer, testimonies, and an occasional book study.

James Rickershauser What’sApp Contact information: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LLea9YeCOJ5J4gNCx5nqhe?mode=ems_share_t

WhatsApp number: 201-953-4327

Contact James Rickershauser (jrickershauser7@gmail.com) or Caleb Moore (calebmm87@gmail.com) for more information.

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.

Questions?

Henry Freire

Discipleship coordinator

Contact Henry with any questions

Questions?

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Amy Huber

Director of Discipleship & Connections

Contact Amy with any questions

Questions?

Henry Freire

Discipleship coordinator

Contact Henry with any questions

Questions?

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Dave Hentschel

Lead Pastor: Preaching, Spiritual Formation & Care

Contact Dave with any questions
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