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“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” —Isaiah 53:5
We live in a world obsessed with deals. From business contracts to ceasefire agreements, negotiation feels like the path to peace. But Isaiah 53:5 shatters that illusion. When it comes to peace with God, there is no bargaining table. There is only surrender.
The Illusion of Negotiation
If we’re honest, most of us try to negotiate with God. We think, “If I live a good life, if I serve, if I give—surely God will cut me a break.” We cling to leverage like a soldier clutching his rifle after the war is over. The treaty is signed, the battle is done, but we won’t let go—because surrender feels risky.
But Isaiah says peace doesn’t come through leverage. It comes through a costly act of love: “He was pierced for our transgressions… crushed for our iniquities.” Jesus didn’t haggle for a better deal. He absorbed the full weight of our rebellion so that we could be free. The chastisement that brought us peace fell on Him. His wounds healed us.
The Painful Price
The language Isaiah uses is brutal: pierced, crushed, chastised. This isn’t poetic exaggeration—it’s the reality of the cross. Jesus endured nails through His hands and feet, a spear in His side, and lashes that tore His flesh. Why? Because sin isn’t a minor infraction; it’s cosmic treason. It fractures our relationship with God and demands justice.
John Oswalt writes, “Rebellion disrupts relationship and offends justice… only when justice is satisfied and authority acknowledged can true peace—shalom—be achieved.”[1] Jesus satisfied justice and acknowledged God’s authority—not by demanding payment from us, but by paying the price Himself. That’s grace. That’s the Gospel.
Why Do We Resist?
If peace is offered freely, why do we reject it? Isaiah gives the answer in the very next verse: “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way.” (Isa 53:6) We want peace on our terms. We want forgiveness without obedience, blessings without surrender. But as long as we grip our weapons—pride, control, self-righteousness—the war continues.
Application: Lay Your Weapons Down
So let me ask: Why are you still fighting? Maybe you’re a Christian, but there are corners of your heart where you say, “God, can’t I just rule this one area?” That’s negotiation talk. And negotiation keeps us from peace.
Or maybe you’re exploring faith and wondering, “What does God want from me?” Here’s the answer: He wants your surrender. Not because He’s a tyrant, but because He’s a Savior. The war is over. The price is paid. Peace is yours—if you’ll lay down your weapons.
Picture this: Russia and Ukraine have been locked in a bitter war. Imagine a peace agreement offered—not because one side won, but because someone stepped in and paid the price to end the conflict. But peace can’t begin until both sides drop their guns. That’s where some of us are spiritually. The treaty is signed in Jesus’ blood, but we’re still clutching our pride and excuses.
Will You Surrender Today?
Isaiah 53:5 is the peace plan for the ages. Jesus was pierced so you could be forgiven, crushed so you could be healed, chastised so you could know peace. The question isn’t whether peace is available—it’s whether you’ll receive it.
So take a moment and pray: Father, today I lay down my weapons. I confess that I’ve fought for control and tried to earn peace on my own. Thank You for sending Jesus, who was pierced for my transgressions and crushed for my iniquities. I surrender all to You. Amen.
Peace with God doesn’t come through negotiation—it comes through surrender. Will you surrender today?
[1] John N. Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 40–66, The New International Commentary on the Old Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998), 388.
Bob Erbig serves as Lead Pastor: Preaching, Family Life and Mission at Millington Baptist Church in Basking Ridge, NJ. He is a graduate of Eastern University and Denver Theological Seminary. He and his wife Amanda enjoy one daughter.
MBC’s Bible Engagement Plan: Isaiah – From Ruin to Redemption
As a church community, our desire is to move from hearing God’s Word to living it out daily. This Bible Engagement Plan is designed to help us walk through Isaiah together in a weekly rhythm that deepens our understanding while also cultivating habits of daily reading and reflection.
LISTEN TO THE SUNDAY SERMON
Each week begins with the Pastor’s Sunday sermon on a passage from Isaiah and includes
Pastor’s Outline: A guide to follow along and take notes. We also suggest picking up the Isaiah scripture journal from the Welcome Center.
Discussion Questions: Provided to encourage reflection and conversation in small groups, families, or personal study. If you are not already part of a small group, consider joining one this Fall: Click here to explore one of MBC’s small groups
READ AND REFLECT ON THE WEEKLY PLAN
Monday through Saturday, follow the suggested reading plan outlined in the Saturday eNews Bulletin. As you read and reflect on your passage each day, ask these two guiding questions and jot down your thoughts in your Isaiah journal.
What does this passage reveal about God—His character, His purposes, or His promises?
How should I respond in light of what I’ve read—through trust, obedience, repentance, or worship?
MEMORIZE THE WEEKLY KEY VERSE
Every week, one key verse from the sermon will be highlighted for memory. You are invited to use the free Bible Memory app and join the “Millington Baptist Church” Bible memorization group: Click here to join
READ AND REFLECT ON THE PASTOR’S DEVOTIONAL BLOG
Each Wednesday, one of our pastors will share a devotional expanding on the sermon theme helping to connect Isaiah’s message to everyday life.
Why This Rhythm Matters
Immersion: This plan helps you engage learning in multiple ways—hearing, reading, memorizing, and reflecting—so you gain a richer understanding of Isaiah’s message.
Transformation in Community: Discussion questions and shared readings create space for us to learn together and nurture application of the biblical principles into our daily lives.
This blog is our invitation to you to pull up a seat and have a conversation with us. Here you will find theological musings, ministry updates and pastoral encouragement for our church body and for our broader community.
Sermon Summary: Luke 19:28-48 By Pastor David Hentschel In Luke 19:28-48, we are drawn into the last week of Jesus’ life with a passage about “worship.” This passage unfolds in three significant movements, each carrying profound implications for our understanding of Jesus' mission and message. Part 1: The Coming King...
The Already … But Not Yet We are at the end of Jesus’ travel section that began in Luke 9:51. What did we read there? When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. (Luke 9:51, ESV) Jesus knew...
Maps Don’t Choose The Destination In Luke 18:35-19:10 we read two stories, both taking place as Jesus is walking the Jericho Road to Jerusalem. He runs into two people … who are lost. Jesus takes this opportunity to declare his mission; the reason he came to earth. It ends, you...
By Pastor David Hentschel In Luke 18:15-34, we are drawn into a series of encounters that Jesus has with different groups of people, each offering profound insights into the nature of the Kingdom of God and what it means to follow Jesus. Let's break down these verses and reflect...
“I’m Better Than You” Yesterday we continued our sermon series on the Gospel of Luke. Our focus was the “Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector” in Luke 18:9-14. This parable has some unique features. First, it is one of the only parables where Jesus tells us the lesson...
The Spiritual E.R. Is there a Heaven … and a Hell? A recent survey was taken in the United Kingdom (A very secular place). It found that 50% of respondents believe in an afterlife. Of this group, 55% think they are going to heaven. 58% worry their life choices could...
Sermon Summary: Luke 16:1-14 By Pastor David Hentschel In Luke 16:1-14, Jesus tells the intriguing parable of the shrewd manager. This story has perplexed many, yet it holds profound lessons for our lives. The parable centers around a manager accused of wasting his master's possessions. Faced with imminent dismissal,...
The Origin of Mother’s Day Let’s talk about the history of Mother’s Day. This holiday has not been with us since the beginning of time (contrary to popular opinion!). However, the concept of honoring mothers can be traced all the way back to Greco-Roman culture where festivals were held to...
A sermon summary by Pastor Dave Hentschel In Luke 15, Jesus shares a powerful parable commonly known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son. However, a closer examination reveals that it could be aptly titled "The Parable of the Prodigal Sons," as it highlights not just one, but two sons...
The Guest List If you were throwing a party, who would be on your guest list? In Luke 14, Jesus tells two parables about two different parties. Both parables challenge our assumptions about invitations and guest list. In fact, as he so often does, Jesus turns our expectations upside...
A Sermon Summary By David Hentschel Embarking on a journey of real change is akin to setting foot on a narrow path—one that demands our full commitment and unwavering resolve. In my recent sermon based on Luke 13, we delved into the urgency of embracing transformation and wholeheartedly following...
The Westminster Story In the early 1900s, J. Gresham Machen served as NT professor at Princeton Theological Seminary. For 23 years held that post. However, theological compromise began to take hold and Princeton and Machen was gravely concerned. He would later details his concerns in his well-known work, “Christianity and...
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.
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 the 3rd Sunday of the month at 4pm (location varies). 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.
When: 12:30pm on Sunday February 1st, 2025.Where: Fellowship Hall Feel free to bring the whole family!Come and learn more about the mission and ministries of MBC ...
Sunday, February 22nd, 12:30pm - 2pmCome and join us for our Parenting Seminary featuring the CEO of Ratio Christi Corey MillerThe Battle for Your Child's ...
Leaders: Led by Ken and Andrea HeroldTime: Sundays at 10:45 starting Feb 8 for 5 weeks (Feb 8-March 8)Audience: Parents with kids ages 1-10Topic: The ...
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 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.
Thank you for your interest in supporting the ministries of MBC.
Your financial support and generosity allow us to create the quality environments that you and your family enjoy on a weekly basis.
You can make one-time or recurring donations to MBC via our online portal, using your credit or debit card, or direct withdrawal from your checking account.
Other ways you can contribute to the ministry of MBC.
Online Bill Pay
Stock/Mutual fund
Legacy Giving
Most banks give you the ability to set up automatic monthly payments online. You can set this option up in the Online Bill Pay section of your online bank account.
Giving appreciated stock you’ve held for more than a year is better than giving cash. If you donate stock that has increased in value since you bought it more than a year ago, you can take a charitable deduction for the stock’s fair market value on the day you give it away without having to ever pay taxes on the increase in value of the stock. You should check with a tax professional before initiating any transfer of securities.
With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift to be made to Millington Baptist Church as part of your estate plan. This allows you to leave a lasting legacy while also benefiting from an estate tax charitable deduction and lower tax burden.
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You can make one-time or recurring donations to MBC via our online portal, using your credit or debit card, or direct withdrawal from your checking account.
Thank you for your gift to God’s kingdom through the ministry of Millington Baptist Church.
Check or cash Make your check payable to Millington Baptist Church and put checks or cash in a giving envelope then place it in the offering plate on Sunday morning. You may also mail checks to the address below. Do not mail cash.
Millington Baptist Church 520 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Text to give **New** Simply text “MBCNJ” to 77977 & follow instructions. Once you set up an account, you will only need to text MBCNJ and the amount.
Online giving – Click on Give Online link Online giving enables you to create/edit one-time or recurring gifts, allocate to a specific fund, and view your giving history. MBC pays 2.5% to 3.5% of merchant fees for each credit/debit card gift and .5% for electronic checks. Please consider using electronic check from savings or checking accounts when possible.
Your bank’s Online Bill Pay Most banks give you the ability to set up automatic monthly payments online. You can set this option up in the Online Bill Pay section of your online bank account.
Stock/Mutual fund contribution Giving appreciated stock you’ve held for more than a year is better than giving cash. If you donate stock that has increased in value since you bought it more than a year ago, you can take a charitable deduction for the stock’s fair market value on the day you give it away without having to ever pay taxes on the increase in value of the stock. You should check with a tax professional before initiating any transfer of securities.
Legacy Giving With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift to be made to Millington Baptist Church as part of your estate plan. This allows you to leave a lasting legacy while also benefiting from an estate tax charitable deduction and lower tax burden.
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:Beloware 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
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.
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:
Leader: Frank Donaruma Host: Rebecca Goldstein Time: Meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month 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
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.
Description: Power Hour meets Saturday mornings from 7:00-8:30. It is a group of men seeking to know God better by concentrating on how He speaks to us through Scripture. After an opening prayer, we look at a portion of scripture directly, or use a topical book based on scripture, seeking not only knowledge, but wisdom: wisdom being the application of knowledge learned. But it is more, for it is a place where a man can share personal concerns, seeking help and guidance, knowing that everything discussed will be kept in strictest confidence by the group. We end with a time for prayer, as the Spirit moves us each to do so.
Contact Jim Luedecker (debjimluedecker@gmail.com) with any questions.
Time: Sundays at 10:45 starting Feb 8 for 5 weeks (Feb 8-March 8)
Audience: Parents with kids ages 1-10
Topic: The Birds and the Bees – talking to your kids about sex. This group is for parents who want to have open, honest conversations with their kids about sex and growing up without fear or (too much) awkwardness. We’ll watch the video series together and talk about how to approach these topics thoughtfully and biblically, with clear guidance and simple language you can actually use. Our goal is to help parents strengthen the trust with their kids and to equip them to confidently lead the conversation on this topic at home.
Have you noticed distance between your Adult Child and you in recent years? Has your Adult Child gone “No Contact” or cut you off completely? Do you have less communication with your adult child or does it feel like you are “walking on eggshells” when you speak with them? Did you know Social Media/Culture plays a large role in this?
Estrangement has reached epidemic proportions in recent years. If you Google it, you will find that 27% of adult children are estranged from both or one of their parents – that is one in four households. Some research suggests 40% experience one family estrangement.
This new group aims to provide support for parents who are hurting in these situations through group support, discussion, prayer and spiritual discernment.
This group will meet Tuesday nights at 6:30pm at MBC starting 2/17.
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.
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.
Come and worship with our brothers and sisters as they make this profound commitment to the Lord. Witness new life as revealed by the cleansing power of Christ.
If you have not been baptized since becoming a follower of Jesus and would like to learn more about it, you may pick up a Baptism Packet at the Welcome Center, or contact Pastor Dave for more information.
Celebrating New Life | Baptism is a public profession of faith in Christ. We subscribe to baptism by immersion during our worship service as it vividly depicts the reality of new life in Christ.
Why? We are called to be baptized as an outward symbol of the internal reality already taken place in our new life in Christ. Baptism uniquely symbolizes the believer’s union with Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection (Rom. 6:3-5).
How does baptism relate to salvation?Baptism is not a means to salvation; this comes through faith in Jesus and the gift of God’s extravagant grace (Eph. 2:8-9; Gal. 2:16). However, baptism plays a vital role in our first act of commitment and profession of our faith in Christ.
Who should be baptized?We practice believer’s baptism (Acts 2:38, 8:12). For the purposes of MBC Membership, If you were baptized as an infant, we would ask that you be baptized as a mindful believer.
When should my children be baptized? While we want to celebrate our children when they desire to take important steps of faith, we believe it is wise to wait to baptize a child until he or she has reached a certain level of maturity. Therefore, generally we offer the guidance of encouraging our children to wait until at least twelve years old to make this important decision. While we are willing to discuss exceptions to this general rule, we do believe this position esteems baptism as a one-time act to be anticipated as a public, credible, mature profession of faith. Any questions please speak to one of our pastors. And for more information hereis a related article. You can also read our church guidance for Children and Ordinances by downloading it here.
A candidate for baptism should be able to:
Communicate the gospel as well as an expression of faith in Jesus Christ.
Show evidence of godly sorrow over sin and repentance which leads to the fruit of the Spirit. (Gal 5:22-23)
Demonstrate a willingness to turn away from worldly things and live a life abiding and celebrating God’s commands, His testimony about his Son Jesus and loving others as God loves us. (1 John 2:15-17; 5:1-12, Matt. 22:37-39).
How do I give my baptism testimony?On the day of your baptism you are asked to give a testimony to affirm your faith in Jesus. Then you will be lowered into then back out of the water by the pastor. Video testimonies are preferred.
Please make an appointment to have us video your testimony in advance.
To prepare, please write out your answers to these questions and rehearse them for your video testimony.
For your convenience please utilize the following testimony worksheet as a guide to help build your testimony for the service.
Our baptism services are intended to publicly celebrate personal Renewal & Growth in Jesus Christ and spur on Connection & Action within community.
We love kids at MBC! On Sunday mornings we provide engaging programs for children in Nursery through 6th grade. This gives your kids an opportunity to discover faith in a dynamic atmosphere that’s safe and fun. Check out our MBC Kids page for more information.
MBC is located at the corner of Valley Road and King George Road in Basking Ridge, just three minutes from exit 36 on I-78.
From the North: South on 287 to exit 26 (Mt. Airy Road/VA Hospital, Liberty Corner) and go left at end of ramp. At second traffic light, make left onto Valley Road. Go past the VA Hospital to the traffic light and make a right. Go 1/4 mile to the first traffic light. As you pass straight through this light, the church is on your left.
From the East: West on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go right onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.
From the South: 287 North to Interstate 78 East. Take Interstate 78E to exit 36. Follow directions “From the west.”
From the West: East on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go left onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.
Locally: Springfield Ave./Valley Road to junction with King George Road. Church is on the corner of King George and Valley Roads.
Worship: Every Sunday we come before the Lord in worship to praise his name together and lift our voices in praise.
Sermon: Every Sunday we hear a word from one of our pastors from the Word of God.
Communion: Once a month we come before the Lord in a time of remembrance as we take communion together as a church.
Connection: Every Sunday, we have lot’s of ways to connect and meet new people at the church!
We appreciate your continued cooperation in following the Campus Guidelines for regathering. Registration for MBC Kids programming is not required, but it is helpful to speed up the check-in process.
Classes are held at 9am & 10:45am on Sunday mornings.
Adult Education groups are for building personal relationships that are a key component of the learning process. Check out our course times and descriptions.
MBC is located at the corner of Valley Road and King George Road in Basking Ridge, just three minutes from exit 36 on I-78.
From the North: South on 287 to exit 26 (Mt. Airy Road/VA Hospital, Liberty Corner) and go left at end of ramp. At second traffic light, make left onto Valley Road. Go past the VA Hospital to the traffic light and make a right. Go 1/4 mile to the first traffic light. As you pass straight through this light, the church is on your left.
From the East: West on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go right onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.
From the South: 287 North to Interstate 78 East. Take Interstate 78E to exit 36. Follow directions “From the west.”
From the West: East on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go left onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.
Locally: Springfield Ave./Valley Road to junction with King George Road. Church is on the corner of King George and Valley Roads.
Shuttle Service from Dewy Meadow
The Shuttle will run from:
8:30am to 12:15pm
every Sunday until June 23. There will be no Shuttle service June 30 – August 25.
Take some of the hassle out of your Sunday morning. The Shuttle will run from:
MBC is located at the corner of Valley Road and King George Road in Basking Ridge, just three minutes from exit 36 on I-78.
From the North: South on 287 to exit 26 (Mt. Airy Road/VA Hospital, Liberty Corner) and go left at end of ramp. At second traffic light, make left onto Valley Road. Go past the VA Hospital to the traffic light and make a right. Go 1/4 mile to the first traffic light. As you pass straight through this light, the church is on your left.
From the East: West on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go right onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.
From the South: 287 North to Interstate 78 East. Take Interstate 78E to exit 36. Follow directions “From the west.”
From the West: East on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go left onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.
Locally: Springfield Ave./Valley Road to junction with King George Road. Church is on the corner of King George and Valley Roads.
Shuttle service from Dewy Meadow resumes September 8th.
There will be no shuttle service during summer Sundays
MBC is located at the corner of Valley Road and King George Road in Basking Ridge, just three minutes from exit 36 on I-78.
From the North: South on 287 to exit 26 (Mt. Airy Road/VA Hospital, Liberty Corner) and go left at end of ramp. At second traffic light, make left onto Valley Road. Go past the VA Hospital to the traffic light and make a right. Go 1/4 mile to the first traffic light. As you pass straight through this light, the church is on your left.
From the East: West on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go right onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.
From the South: 287 North to Interstate 78 East. Take Interstate 78E to exit 36. Follow directions “From the west.”
From the West: East on Interstate 78 to exit 36. At light go left onto King George Road. Proceed 1 mile north on King George Road. MBC is on the right.
Locally: Springfield Ave./Valley Road to junction with King George Road. Church is on the corner of King George and Valley Roads.
Shuttle Service from Dewy Meadow
Take some of the hassle out of your Sunday morning. The Shuttle will run from:
9:30am until 20 minutes after service ending.
We especially encourage all who are coming off Rt. 78 to take advantage of the Dewy Meadow parking and Shuttle service in order to free up parking in the MBC lot.
