MBC Teens
Teens | The Rush is a place where students are loved, accepted and encouraged to play active roles in each other’s life stories. Together we engage in transformational experiences that broaden and deepen their relationships with God and each other with the goal of emerging as powerful women and men of Christ. Here teens are mentored by godly leaders who encourage the next generation to step into the roles they have been called to play. We share in each other’s struggles and joys; revitalize our communities; and care for the unwanted, unreached, and unengaged.
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Rush Regather Indoors
Wednesday’s, 7pm-8:30pm
Masks & adherence to campus guidelines are required if attending in-person, or join us via Zoom.
Can’t attend in person on Wednesdays? Join us via Zoom!
July 8 – Games in the Park, 7pm-8:30pm, Harry Dunham Park | Bring water. We will cancel in the event of thunderstorms.
July 15 – Outdoor Movie Night, 7pm, Garcell home | Bring snacks and a chair. Email Johnny for address.
July 22 – Beach Day, 8am-5pm, Meet at MBC | Masks worn during transportation. Please sign up here to attend!
July 27 – Car Wash | Missions Project for Market Street Mission, 10am-3pm @ MBC
August 12 – Round Valley Reservoir, Meet at MBC 12pm, Return to MBC by 5pm | Sign up here.
August 19 – Beach Day, 8am-5pm, Meet at MBC | Masks worn during transportation. | Sign up here.
August 26 – Ice Cream Social, 7pm, Gabriel’s Fountain | Sign up here.
Teens Christmas BBQ
Wednesday, December 22, 7pm-8:30pm
It’s our end of year Christmas BBQ! Middle schoolers, please bring a dessert. High schoolers, please bring an appetizer or snack. Also, we are going to do a White Elephant Gift Exchange. Please bring a $5 gift to participate!
Sundays @ 9am: High School & Middle School meets in the YFMB lower level
Wednesdays, 7pm-8:30pm, in the YFMB lower level
Project 56: 5th & 6th grade, Meets 1st Wednesdays from 7pm–8:15pm, Gym
Events:
High School 2020 Winter Retreat
Social & Recreation Activities , Fundraisers, Service Projects, Missions Trips, Bible Study
Release Forms:
Our events are intended to encourage Renewal, Growth, Connection & Action within community.
We gather every Sunday @ 9-10:15am in the lower level of the YFMB | This will be open to all students in 7th-12th grade. Our focus on Sunday mornings this year will be growing students stronger in their faith. Throughout the year we challenge our students with in depth biblical lessons that helps strengthen their faith in Christ. If you are a looking for a place to grow, Rush Hour seeks to accomplish just that.
Meetings are every Wednesday from 7-8:45pm | This is a chance, every week, for students to take a “break” from their weekly routine to hear relevant teaching, engage in small group discussion, and take part in fun, creative activities. Come out and bring your friends every Wednesday night at 7pm for “The Break.”
Fall Retreat 2022
Annual Winter Retreat | February 25-27. Registration is now closed as we have reached capacity. If you would like to be put on a waiting list for potential openings, please contact Kamilla Dening (kdening@millingtonbaptist.org).
The Rush 2022 Fall Retreat
Friday Oct 28 (4:00 pm) to Sunday Oct 30 (3:00 pm), 2022
We are going to Camp Orchard Hill for this year’s Fall retreat.
This trip is open to both Middle and High schoolers (7th-12th grades) and costs $160. Additional activities such as ziplines, archery, giant swing, climbing walls, are not included in the registration fee and cost $10 per activity.
Students will need $ for lunch for the Sunday trip home, as well as for snacks for the weekend.
We will depart MBC at 4pm on Friday, October 28, and return at approximately 3pm on Sunday, October 30.
The Rush Wednesdays
Summer 2022
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July 1st – Last Day to Register for Girls Bible Study
July 9th – Girls Bible Study
July 11th – California Pizza Kitchen (Bridgewater) Missions Trip Fundraiser (Download Flyer)
July 13th – Six Flags Great Adventure
- 12pm – 9pm (Depart after Summer Adventure, return to MBC @ 9pm)
- Bring packed lunch to eat on bus ride
- Bring money for dinner, snacks, games, etc.
- Cost is $50 (unless you have a season pass)
- Sign up HERE
July 17th – Girls Bible Study
July 20th – Beach Day
- 7am – 9pm
- Location TBD
- No sign up
July 28th – Mission Trip Week
August 3rd – Off
August 7th – Girls Bible Study
August 10th – Gabriel’s Fountain
- 7pm – 9pm
- Bring money for ice cream
- Meet @ Gabriel’s Fountain
- Sign-up online
August 14th – Girls Bible Study
August 17th – Beach Day
- Location TBD
- No sign up
August 21st – Girls Bible Study
August 24th – Bowling
- 7pm – 9pm
- Meet at MBC at 6:15pm for a 6:30pm departure. Return by 9:15pm.
- Register HERE
August 28th – Girls Bible Study
September 1st & 8th – Off
September 14th – Kickoff Wednesdays
September 18th – Kickoff Sundays
The Rush 2022 Fall Retreat
Friday Oct 28 (4:00 pm) to Sunday Oct 30 (3:00 pm), 2022
We are going to Camp Orchard Hill for this year’s Fall retreat.
This trip is open to both middle and high schoolers (7th-12th grades) and costs $160. Additional activities such as ziplines, archery, giant swing, climbing walls, are not included in the registration fee and cost $10 per activity.
Students will need $ for lunch for the Sunday trip home, as well as for snacks for the weekend.
We will depart MBC at 4pm on Friday, October 28, and return at approximately 3pm on Sunday, October 30.
It’s winter retreat time! This retreat is open to middle school and high school. We’re headed to River Valley Ranch in Manchester, Maryland.
Please arrive to church at 3:15pm on Friday, February 25, for registration check-in and a prompt departure at 4pm. We plan to return to the church around 4pm on Sunday, February 27.
Be sure to complete the required forms:
RUSH one form: https://form.123formbuilder.com/5992208/
Travel form: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6067028/winter-retreat-2022-travel-form
RVR Waiver: https://events.circuitree.com/Rivervalleyranch/Registration/RequestCode/92707
(You will have to create an account if you never have, if you have registered for this in the past then you will already have an account)
It’s winter retreat time! This retreat is open to middle school and high school. We’re headed to River Valley Ranch in Manchester, Maryland.
Please arrive to church at 3:15pm on Friday, February 25, for registration check-in and a prompt departure at 4pm. We plan to return to the church around 4pm on Sunday, February 27.
Be sure to complete the required forms:
RUSH one form: https://form.123formbuilder.com/5992208/
Travel form: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6067028/winter-retreat-2022-travel-form
RVR Waiver: https://events.circuitree.com/Rivervalleyranch/Registration/RequestCode/92707
(You will have to create an account if you never have, if you have registered for this in the past then you will already have an account)
Missions 2022
Annual Retreat | We are excited to announce we will be traveling to Pikes County, Kentucky, on our summer mission trip. We will be the hands and feet of Jesus by working with the local community to help with relief projects, community center events and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Registration – Open now until April 3.
Applications/Forms – You will need to complete 2 registration applications, as well as standard travel and COVID forms.
- The Rush Focus Missions Application. We’ve used this organization before so you may have a username and password. If not, you’ll need to create one or do the “forgot password” process. There is a $100 non-refundable deposit that is required when completing the Focus application. This application will prompt you to continue on to the Experience Missions application.
- Experience Missions – This form is required by the host missions organization. If they haven’t done so already, the organization will be updating the missions location from “Puerto Rico” to “Kentucky”. Please ignore that wording for now and proceed with completing the application.
- The Rush Special Travel Form (This form must be completed for EACH Rush trip.)
- The Rush One Travel Form (If you completed this form in September 2021, you don’t need to complete again.)
- The Rush Covid Form (If you completed this form in September 2021, you don’t need to complete again.)
For many of our students, this week can be one of the more impactful times in their faith as they get to see their faith in action while serving others. These weeks are challenging in a good way to help one grow in the image of Christ. We hope you can join our team!
FAQ’s
- Dates – July 23rd to July 29th
- REGISTER BY APRIL 3
- Location – Pike County, Kentucky
- Housing – Local Church
- Mission Host – Experience Mission
- Cost – $600 (We will be fundraising)
- A $100 non-refundable deposit is required when completing Focus Missions Application.
- Transportation – Vans
- Grades – Entering 8th through finishing 12th.
- Four (4) mandatory meetings on Sundays after service from 12pm-1:30pm. Lunch will be provided:
- April 3
- May 1
- June 5
- July (date/time TBD)
If you have any questions regarding the trip or sign ups please contact Johnny Graves (jgraves@millingtonbaptist.org) or Kamilla Dening (kdening@millingtonbaptist.org).
Dates: July 26-30
Grades: Current 7th through 12th graders
Deposit: $50
Interested? Let us know by May 12th.
Contact Johnny (jgraves@millingtonbaptist.org) with any questions.
Project 56 is a fun, safe, Christ-centered environment for tweens in 5th & 6th grade who are transitioning from elementary to middle school. Project 56 seeks to nurture faith in the Lord Jesus through relationships with peers and with older teen Student Leaders who guide them in devotions, prayer, and games. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month from 7pm-8:15pm in the Gym. Questions? Contact Heather Wenzel or at 908-581-5455.
Fall Retreat November 19 – 21 | It’s time to register for our Fall Retreat!! It will be here before you know it. This trip is open to both middle and high schoolers and costs $150.
We are going to the Harvey Cedars Bible Conference on Long Beach Island. Contact Johnny Graves or Kamilla Dening with any questions or for more details.
Missions 2018
Summer Mission Trip 2018 | Our teens headed to Houston, Texas for this summer’s mission trip. They sharing the gospel and serving with Center for Student Missions during the week at various locations including: homeless shelters, food pantries and helping the Hurricane Relief effort. This was challenging and rewarding as we served God to those desperately in need of Him. Thanks you to everyone who gave, prayed and helped in making this trip a reality!
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Download Flyer HERE!
It’s that time of the year again! Every June our high school students descend up Harvey Cedars Bible Conference in Long Beach Island for our annual beach weekend! It is one of our most popular events. So, if you have come with us before… get ready for another awesome weekend. If you have not, join us for a time of challenging messages, fun in the sun, and lots of relationships building! This trip is open to all incoming 9th grade students through graduated 12th grade students.
Please contact Johnny Graves to request a scholarship BEFORE registering online. Payment must be received in order to complete online registration.
Be sure to fill out all of the necessary forms:
Mission Trip Fundraiser |
Wednesday, February 27, 4pm – 8pm, Basking Ridge
Help us raise funds for our summer mission trip to Baltimore! Simply dine at Panera Bread, show this FLYER, either hard copy or on your phone, and a portion of the proceeds will go to us. Thanks for your support!
Contact Johnny Graves with any questions.
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Trampoline Park Outing | Join us for some high energy fun at SkyZone Indoor Trampoline Park!
Meet at MBC at 5:45pm to ride together–bus departs 6:00pm sharp! Or meet us at SkyZone, 600 Hadley Road, South Plainfield, at 6:45pm.
Bus riders will return to MBC at approximately 8:30pm.
Cost is $20 which includes required socks.
REQUIRED: Participants (or their parent/guardian if under 18) must complete the online liability waiver.
Games in the Park | Wednesday, July 24, 7pm-8:30pm, Harry Dunham Park
Catch up with friends and have some fun playing frisbee, volleyball, and soccer at Harry Dunham Park on Liberty Corner Road in Basking Ridge.
Contact Johnny with any questions.
Join us for a day at Six Flags Great Adventure on Wednesday, July 17! We will leave from the church at 12:45pm, immediately following Summer Adventure, and return to the church at approximately 9pm. Summer Adventure helpers should bring a bag lunch to eat quickly after so we can take off right away. The cost is $50 per person. Register at the link below. Also, bring money for food and games.
REMINDER: Please pick up your Mother’s Day hanging flower basket(s) at Back to Nature (across the street from MBC), at 3055 Valley Road, Basking Ridge, on Saturday, May 11, between 9am-11am. Check in with our MBC teens who will be on hand to assist. Thank you for supporting our teens!
**If you ordered a flower basket but haven’t paid, please click on the link below.
Please contact Johnny Graves with any questions.
High School Winter Retreat March 8-10 |
Registration is now open! All high schoolers are invited to our winter retreat. We will learn how to navigate our faith in high school where we approach many obstacles and benchmarks. We will talk about how faith plays a role through it all. We will have times of games, worship, and a movie night. Cost is $170. Hope you can make it!
All forms MUST be completed prior to departure.
Join us for a day at Six Flags! We will leave immediately following Summer Adventure. If you are here helping, bring a bag lunch to eat quickly after Summer Adventure so we can take off right away. The cost is $45 per person. Sign up at the link below. Also, bring money for food and games.
“If only we could have small groups on the beach every week.”
MBC Teens: We are so thrilled to open up a new trip! We are going Camping at Stokes Sate Forest! We will be heading about an hour or so north to a camp ground from Sept 21-23. We will be hiking, camping, and more! Here is the link for the Stocks camp ground. Travel release forms.
Contact Johnny Graves for the address or more information.
Sign up now!
Come and hang out with us and enjoy some delicious ice cream at Gabriel’s Fountain, 1948 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville. Parents drop off at 7pm and plan to pick up their kids at 8:30pm.
Contact Johnny Graves for the address or more information.
Missions Trip Fundraisers:
Transformed by the grace of God to share Christ’s love to a broken world.
The teenage years can be some of the most exciting and challenging that we ever face. Here at The Rush, we want to be a place where teenagers will be accepted and loved for who they are as they are challenged to grow in their knowledge, love, and passion for Jesus! We accomplish this through fun and compelling environments on Sundays and Wednesdays, through our retreats, service outreaches, and mission trips. Last summer we took an awesome group of teens to serve and share the love of Christ in Chicago. It was amazing to watch the growth, passion and excitement in our teenagers as they were used by God to reach our world. We desire this for everyone who comes in the doors! We invite you to come and check us out… and jump in with the Rush!
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