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In our Advent 2025 sermon series, Light in the Darkness: Discovering Joy and Gladness in the Revelation of Christ, we find that true hope is found in the revelation of Jesus as Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Advent reminds us that we long for new beginnings. The season also reveals the deepest desires of our hearts, and God meets those desires by giving us His Son: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.” In Christ, we have everything we need.

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Click here to see everything happening for Christmas at LBC!

Click here for this Sunday's bulletin.

LBC will have one service on Christmas Eve, December 24th, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  It is a family-friendly service for all ages.  Childcare will be provided for ages 3 and under if needed.   The service will also be live streamed and you can access the live stream from our website HERE

Every Christmas, we support one or two missions projects through our Advent Offering. This year, we are trusting God to raise $20,000 to support two projects. Your generous contribution will help to fund: 

• Ministry to children of refugees in Greece from Arabic, Ukrainian, and Farsi communities. Last year, our Advent project funded a position that now serves 60-80 children who are far from home and need to know the love of Jesus. This year’s project will continue that work and enable direct gospel ministry to their parents through the good work of Jonathan Macris and the Hellenic Ministry team. 

• Ministry to gospel laborers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Story Weavers Global trains local pastors, church members, and key staff members to “weave” the gospel into everyday life through the power of biblical stories. Ed and Elenore Beach lead this ministry and want to expand their effectiveness through three regional conferences for key ministry leaders and partners globally. Investment in this project directly impacts the communication and articulation of the gospel in these regions of the world. 

We cannot all go, but we can all send. We can all contribute to the global mission of God. Would you join the effort to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth through supporting these mission initiatives?

Explore Lincroft Bible Church’s 2025 Advent Gift Guide! Discover a curated selection of gospel-centered books for kids and grandkids. From picture books to adventure series, find meaningful gifts that nurture young hearts toward faith this Christmas. Download the list HERE. 

WHAT:  Men's Dinner - Promise Keepers - Men of Integrity

DATE:  Friday, December 5th

TIME:  6:30 - 9:00 PM

GUEST SPEAKER:  Harry Flaherty, former NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys; Director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Click HERE to see the flyer.

REGISTER HERE TODAY!

WHO: Gifts for Brookdale Community College students 

WHAT:  Small stocking stuffer items - click HERE for suggestions

DATE NEEDED: December 7th - no later

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Donated items will be packaged in small gift bags, each including a church card and a written blessing. These gifts will be distributed directly to students who could use some extra encouragement this holiday season. 

WHAT:  FREE Market open to the public with children's items

WHEN:  Sunday, December 7th - 12:00 - 3:00 PM

WHERE:  LBC Skylight area

ITEMS INCLUDE:  Books, games, toys, baby  items, clothing

Invite neighbors and friends to come!  Everything is FREE!

WHAT:  Parents' Night Out

WHEN:  Friday, December 12, 5:00 - 8:00 pm

WHY:  LBC Youth Group would like to serve you by caring for your children so you can have an evening out!

WHO:  Bring babies and children up to 6th grade

There will be games, crafts, singing and food will be provided.

The night out is free, but donations are welcome to help raise funds for the Youth Group's Challenge trip in 2026.

QUESTIONS?  Contact Steven Espaillat: espaillats23@aol.com

Please sign up HERE or at the LBC Kids desk.

WHO:  Connect55 

WHAT:  Christmas Celebration

WHEN:  Saturday, December 13, 4:00 - 7:00 pm

WHERE:  LBC Skylight area

WHY:  To celebrate this special season with friends, food, carols, and some surprises!

REGISTER HERE!

We are inviting donations of diapers and baby wipes to bless families in need.

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Please considering donating any of the following items to contribute to a Christmas gift basket for the Brookdale Campus Sheriff Department.

• Individually packaged snacks

• Coffee, cocoa, or tea

• Handwritten thank-you notes from members or children

• Gift cards ($5–$20)

• Holiday treats

• Donations due by 12/14

This Christmas season, our Youth Group will be visiting the residents of Sunrise Senior Living Center to share the joy of Christ through music, fellowship, and games. They will also be bringing homemade cookies to share as a reminder to the residents that they are valued, and loved. We invite our church family to donate cookies to support this effort. Any variety is welcome, Cookie donations can be dropped off in the foyer between now and December 14th, the day the youth will be visiting.

Anyone desiring to give a gift to our Pastors and staff this Christmas is asked to place it in the offering plate or box or mail it to the church office.  Please make the check out to Lincroft Bible Church and in the memo section write "Pastor/Staff Gift". You  may also give online HERE.

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You may give directly to a Pastor, but it will not be tax deductible.

Have you heard? We will be transitioning our database system! Sounds exciting right? Well here's a few things you should know about how it will impact you:

• Manage contact and household information

• Schedule volunteers and coordinate Sunday teams

• Check children into LBC Kids classrooms

• Track giving and prepare year-end giving statements

Email updates will be coming to your inbox as we progress through this process!

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month for prayer. We will meet from 6:45 -8:00 pm. in Fellowship Hall.  

Please save the December Prayer Meeting dates below to your calendar:

December 4th
December 18th
 

The Core Class which will be held again beginning January 18th through March 15th. We meet on Sunday mornings at 8:30 am in the Upper Elementary room by the skylight. 

This class is designed to help the Christian to grow spiritually. Broadly speaking, it is a course on spiritual disciplines. We will consider why we need to change, why change is hard, and how we can actually change to grow in maturity in Christ. This course will not be novel, but it is designed to help Christians of all stages of maturity to learn and grow together. 

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The handouts for the last trimester class can be found HERE.  

The Audio/Video team is in need of volunteers in several capacities.  Please email Kosta if you have questions or would like to know what positions are available: kosta211@icloud.com

The 5x5x5 Bible Reading plan covers the entire New Testament in one year. You will read one chapter per day, five days per week. This approach allows you to take your time and reflect on each chapter, while still making steady progress towards your goal. By the end of the year, you'll have a deeper understanding of the teachings and stories contained within the New Testament.  You can find more information HERE.

Pastor Chris reads one chapter of the New Testament and provides one devotional thought every weekday in this podcast. It follows along with LBC's New Testament-in-a-year Bible reading plan, which you can download at lincroftbiblechurch.org/biblereading. 

You can subscribe to One Chapter One Thought where you get your podcasts!

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
Subscribe on Spotify 
Subscribe on Amazon Music

Our college ministry is called SPUR. We meet for Bible teaching, worship, fellowship, and special events. 
 

SPUR meets on Sunday evenings from 5:00 - 7:30 pm. 

Are you 55 or older and looking for community with other believers in the same season of life?  Connect 55 is a new ministry looking to provide opportunities to connect and to glorify the name of Jesus by gathering and "doing life together."  We desire to form and strengthen relationships and to encourage one another by using our gifts and talents to serve together. ​​

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

• COFFEE55 - Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month,                 1:00- 3:00 pm in Fellowship Hall​

• You can find a full list of upcoming events here!

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Contact Elaine & Kosta at connect55lbc@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the email group or have questions or ideas about any events.

One of our members, Evelyn Wells, has generously provided addiction recovery resources to us and has dropped off materials in our church library. These materials are now available for anyone who may need them. Evelyn, who is a doctor, is also available to speak with anyone who has further questions or needs guidance on this issue, She volunteers in the addiction recovery unit at the hospital where she works. Thank you, Evelyn, for making this support available to our congregation. 

LBC Kids is now offered for children Nursery through 5th grade during the 10:00 service.  Please check in your children at the LBC Kids desk before the service begins.

The LBC AWANA program meets from September to May on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM and will begin September 18, 2025.  Volunteers are needed!  If you are interested in volunteering or if you have questions, please contact Matt and Faith Clayton at LincroftAWANA@gmail.com

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You can register for AWANA here.

The 2025-2026 AWANA calendar can be found 

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New Jersey Blood Services would like to thank you for the life-saving that happens through donations given at LBC.  In 2024 LBC hosted 12 blood drives collecting a total of 550 units, an average of 46 units per drive.  And 1650 patients may have benefited from the blood collected at Lincroft Bible Church.  New Jersey Blood Services will be at LBC again on Tuesday, December 16th,  from 1:00 - 7:00 pm. Appointments are recommended. For more information and to make an appointment click HERE.

Women's Theology Night

Jesus, the Shepherd King: from Manger to Majesty.

December 3rd 7:00-8:30 PM in the skylight area.  

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Winter Luncheon

Join the Women of LBC on Saturday, January 24th from 12-2 PM for a Winter Luncheon to celebrate the "Endless Love of Jesus." The afternoon will include worship, food, connection, and sharing from Scripture! RSVP here by January 10th! 

The Women's Bible Study will be offered on Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings beginning again in February. 

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Here you can find information on other upcoming opportunities to connect with other women.

We invite you to visit the Women's Ministry page, where you can find more information as well as links to the Bible Study lessons and the handouts.

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The Men's Bible Study meets on Saturdays at 7:45 am.  Their study this year is in the book of Ephesians.  Please email Andrew Choma at achoma@verizon.net if you have questions or need additional information.

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If you have a gift you would like to share through the Men's Ministry please contact Andrew Choma.  The  Men's Ministry is a great way for men to connect with each other and focus on the Lord and grow in God's word.  We are committed to studying, teaching, and proclaiming the word of God in order to make disciples, who make disciples...

Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) believes that people discover their true purpose and identity by knowing God through His Word. That is why BSF offers free, in-depth Bible studies in community for people of all ages around the world. We offer a satellite group for men at LBC that meets on Tuesday nights, 7PM at the church. Their study this year is "Exile and Return".  You can sign up for the study HERE. For more information contact Kachung Wong:  kchungwong@yahoo.com

Transformed Discipleship is not just a Bible Study. It is a group based upon accountability, transparency, and commitment and most importantly, a desire to become more like Christ. The men  meet the fourth Sunday of each month at 8:15 a.m. in the Youth Room near the Skylight Area.   Their current book study is "Wild at Heart" by John Eldridge.  Please see Pete Bruccoleri if you'd like more information or email Pete at peterbruccoleri@gmail.com. Click HERE to visit our Men's Ministry page.

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