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Annual Business Meeting – 2022 – Online
Welcome
Agenda
Annual Report
Elder Nominees
Voting Area
Welcome
Our Annual Business Meeting is an important time for our church as we celebrate all that God is doing at MBC and plan for the exciting year ahead.
Most importantly, your participation is essential to this meeting’s success. According to our constitution, first we need 20% of active voting members to attend the meeting to constitute a quorum. Second, of those attending, we need a simple majority vote to both approve the annual operating budget and to elect members to the Board of Elders. Please make every effort to attend and vote.
Agenda
7pm: Call to Order
Opening Prayer
Reading of Church Covenant
Board of Elders Report / Strategic Plan
- 2021 Accomplishments
- 2022 Goals & Action Items
- Strategic Priorities
- Strategic Plan
Financial Update
- Financial Condition / Comparison and Trends
- Proposed 2022/2023 Budget
- Capital Plan
- World Partners
- Motion
Presentation of Elder Nominees
- Presentation
Q & A
Vote
Pastoral Sabbatical Announcement
Announcement of Vote Results of Budget and Elder Candidates
Recognition of Outgoing Elders and Support Team
Motion to Adjourn
Close in Prayer
Annual Report
MBC Annual Report 2021:
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Elder Nominees
2022
Paul Achenbach (Initial term, 1 year)
Paul is a lifelong resident of Bernards Township and has been married to his wife Esther for almost two dozen years. Blessed with five children, they have been part of the MBC family since 2009. Paul is currently active in the Men’s Class on Sunday mornings and has in the past been involved with the MBC Choir, MBC Kids, and served as an Elder from 2013 to 2019.
Hector Garcell (Initial term, 3 years)
Hector Garcell was born in Eliazbeth, NJ and accepted Christ while in college. He has been attending MBC since 1990 and his wife Laura has been attending since 1981; they have been members since 1993. Hector and Laura have two daughters, Emma, who is attending Coastal Carolina University, and Kayley, who is a senior at Watchung Regional HS and committed to Messiah University – Fall 2022. Hector has served on the Audio/Video team, Music Camp, HisKids and volunteers at various MBC events/serving opportunities. He is a sales engineer for AT&T and enjoys woodworking, photography, and camping with the MBC family.
Glen Homa (Initial term, 3 years)
Glen Homa and his wife Liz live in New Providence and have been attending MBC since 1998 and became members soon afterward. They have four children Jordan, graduate of Liberty University, Courtney, graduate of High Point University, Benjamin, a senior at Grove City College, and Jonathan, a sophomore also at Grove City college. They have all participated regularly in youth group and church ministries and events and more recently all attended Ben’s wedding to Danielle in December. Glen served as a member and chair of the finance team, participated in many small groups, has been a member of Bible Study Fellowship groups, and has served in the youth ministry in several capacities. He teaches high school and has been an active leader in Boy Scouts for their local troop in New Providence.
Doug Hulin (Second term, 3 years)
Doug Hulin began attending MBC in 2013 and became a member the following year. Since then he has served as part of the MBC worship team in a variety of roles, as well as within MBC’s Adult Education program. Doug surrendered to Christ as a teenager and is grateful for God’s continued sanctifying work in his life in the years since. He currently works in technology for NBC Universal. He and his wife Juran live in Basking Ridge. They have been married since 2009 and are the proud parents of two boys, Jackson (11 – drums) and Brandon (9 – guitar).
Rick Splinter (Initial term, 3 years)
Rick grew up in Wausau Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin, graduating with a degree in Electronics and Optics. He has worked for Alcon Labs since 1992 in his field. Rick accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior in 1977. Both Rick and his wife Cathy have been attending MBC since 1992 and became members in 1993. Over the years, Rick has served in several ministries which include Men’s ministry and Choir. He has served on the Finance team since 2011, and is currently co-leading a small group with Jim Romaine, along with participating in various prayer and bible study groups. Rick and Cathy currently reside in Chatham and have 2 adult children who live in NJ. Rick and Cathy enjoy reading, hiking and traveling and most of all spending time with their 3 grandchildren.
Jan Torgrimsen (Initial term, 1 year)
Jan is recently retired after fifty years working in construction management and estimating and lives in Basking Ridge with his wife Judy. They have eight grown children and thirteen grandchildren scattered around the country who keep them quite busy. Jan became an MBC member over thirty years ago and over time has been active in several small groups, Sunday School classes and related church
activities. Jan and Judy were married at MBC eleven years ago and are currently active with the Missions Team. Jan has been to Senegal twice on short term missions trips, serves monthly at Market Street Mission, has volunteered at Feeding Hands food pantry on many occasions and participates in Bible Study Fellowship. Jan and Judy enjoy reading, bicycling, hanging out at Ocean Grove and travelling to visit family and friends.
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Women’s Winter Retreat
Restoring our Connection with God...Others...Ourselves
March 15-17, DoubleTree Hotel, Lancaster, PA
The Lord has been so Faithful to Millington Baptist Church through the years and our Women’s Ministry is excited to invite women to a special weekend of fellowship, refreshment, and inspiration in the heart of Amish country in beautiful Lancaster, PA.
Join us as we spend the weekend with Tammy Mittuch (mom, MBC mission partner, sister & friend) journeying through the book of Daniel. Over four insightful sessions, we’ll unravel the mysteries and timeless lessons embedded in this ancient text. We’ll delve into prophetic visions, historical narratives, and profound wisdom, which we hope will be inspiring and challenging. Don’t miss this enriching experience that promises to deepen your appreciation for the spiritual treasures concealed in the pages of one of the Bible’s most intriguing books.
Lodging & Meals: The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Lancaster, PA
We’ve provided a few different lodging options for you to review and consider before completing your registration. Early Bird = prior to February 13.
A. Early Bird Double Room: $275 per person for 2 people /room, 2 nights. Includes all activities except optional “Daniel” ticket. Register before February 13. (Choose this option if you would like to share a room.)
B. Early Bird Single Room: $425, King room, 2 nights. Includes all activities except optional “Daniel” ticket. Register before February 13. (Choose this option if you would prefer not to share a room. Same rate applies.)
C. Post Feb. 13 Make My Own Reservation: Will make my own hotel reservation at the hotel’s STANDARD RATE and pay MBC $75.00 for additional retreat cost. (Choose this option if you are making your reservation after Feb. 13.)
*Retreat costs include: Lodging for 2 nights, Friday & Saturday refreshments, Saturday & Sunday breakfast, Saturday lunch. (Friday & Saturday night dinners are on your own.)
Things to do:
In addition to our speaker sessions, there is space for restorative “you” time, however that looks for you. Here are some suggestions:
- Sight & Sound Theater production of “Daniel”. We have a block of 40 seats at $85 each. If you would like to attend, please secure your seat during registration.
- Hiking Trails (Trail maps will be available.)
- Shopping!
- Bird-in-Hand
- Tanger Outlets
- Kitchen Kettle Village
- Meeting Room Hangout – Refreshments, coffee & tea service will be served throughout the day in our designated meeting room. Feel free to curl up with a hot beverage and connect with old and new friends, play board or card games, needlework, puzzles…whatever suits you!
Transportation
There is room for 15 on each of our two MBC vans. One van will require masks, the other will be mask optional. Please indicate whether or not you’d like to travel on one of the vans. Departure time is TBD.
If driving on your own, here is the address and phone #:
2400 Willow Street Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
1-717-464-2711
What about COVID?
By registering for this retreat, we ask that you understand there is a risk of contracting COVID as in any circumstance. We will designate one of the church vans as mask-required and the other mask-optional. This is a mask-optional event.
Reservations are refundable if your cancellation is made prior to February 16th or if you test positive for Covid within 2 weeks of the retreat date.
For more information about Pennsylvania’s Covid-19 Travel Resources page.
Questions?
Contact Sue Turner (sturner@millingtonbaptist.org) or call the church office at 908.647.0594.
About Esther: I was born and grew up a missionary kid in war-torn Ethiopia. I now live in rural New Jersey in a house surrounded by perennial gardens where you will find me digging in the dirt or basking in the glory of it all.
When I’m not on a date with my husband of 30 years, I’m writing, watching crime shows, figuring out the cures for all the world’s problems with a friend, or being a mom to four grownish kids and one adorable preschool grandson.
I have a fierce passion to restore hope for the sacred space where our hearts and our homes meet. This includes faith, marriage and motherhood.
My husband wrote this haiku for me and it’s who and what I hope to be and share with you:
Alive to passion.
Inside beautiful outside.
To Christ she is true.
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Feeding Hands
Neighbor Connect
We are excited to participate in a new initiative from our partner organization, Feeding Hands. The goal of Neighbor Connect is to spark a “viral” program of neighbor connection that encourages folks to safely connect with their immediate neighbors and “work from home” to feed and care for their neighborhood and community.
How it works…
Collect boxes of food and connect with immediate neighbors who need a hand. Locally prepared boxes (List of Food Items) of groceries will be distributed first to:
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Immediate neighbors in need.
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Feeding Hands for local distribution (Click for Locations).
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Your local community food pantry for those who are located outside the Central NJ area.
Working together, our hands will feed deep needs in our communities for connection that last well beyond the duration of this pandemic. Visit the Feeding Hands website to learn more.
Communion
Communion
Preparing to Take Communion at Home |
1. Grape Juice or Water (quantity depends on size of your group)
2. Bread or Baked Crackers | Unleavened bread is the best expression of the “bread” element. Unleavened bread simply is bread baked without a rising agent (most large grocery stores stock unleavened bread), but you can select any bread or cracker of your choice.
3. Be Ready at Home with Your Elements | The pastor will direct you through properly receiving communion. All you need to do is follow along online individually or as a group during the service.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES FOR PERSONAL USE
Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
The Lord’s Table & Children |
When should my children take the Lord’s table?
We allow the parents to decide when their children are ready, but we encourage them to make sure their children understand the significance of what they are celebrating. It is a decision we would encourage them to make carefully and prayerfully.
What key principles determine a child’s readiness?
For any person to be ready, they must understand that at the Lord’s Table we are doing these things:
- We Remember
The mental action of the participants of the Lord’s Supper is to focus the mind on Jesus and especially his historical work in dying for our sins. 1 Cor 11:24-25 says “Do this in remembrance of me.” - We Worship
1 Cor 10:20 talks about sacrifices given to idols, which Paul says are given to demons because there’s worship going on there, and so in the same way, when we celebrate the Lord’s table, there is true worship here. This is why the Lord’s table is for believers only, It’s not for unbelievers, because it is part of worship. The Lord’s Supper is an act of the gathered family of those who believe in Jesus, the church. It is not an act for unbelievers. Unbelievers may be present—indeed, we welcome them to be present—there is nothing secretive about the Lord’s Supper. It is done in public. - We Give Thanks
The word EUCHARIST in 1 Cor 11:24 means to give thanks. Why ? Because He paid our sin debt. - We Practice Self-Examination
The scripture says a man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. (1 Corinthians 11:28-29) Infants and smaller children, not instructed in the Lord, cannot “examine themselves” or properly “recognize the body of the Lord.”
Note to Parents: Look for your child’s capability in understanding, seriousness, and their ability to remember, worship, give thanks and practice self-examination.
Our baptism services are intended to publicly celebrate personal Renewal & Growth in Jesus Christ and spur on Connection & Action within community.
Questions?
The Lord’s Table |
