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In our series on the Fruit of the Spirit, we’ll discover that the life God desires isn’t about doing more, but becoming more like Jesus. The fruit of the Spirit is the character of Christ being formed within us. As we live through the power of the Spirit, we will display Christlike character to the world. When we believe in Jesus, abide with Jesus, and become like Jesus, we bear the kind of fruit that glorifies God and blesses others. This series invites us to depend on the Holy Spirit to transform us into the image of Christ. The discussion questions for February 8 can be found HERE.  Discussion questions for previous weeks can be found HERE.  The bulletin for February 8th can be found here.

The Welcome Team needs volunteers!  They are in need of Greeters and also volunteers in the Coffee Ministry!  If you are interested in helping, contact Dianne Stoltzfus (732-778-8783).  

WHAT: 2026 Men's No Regrets Conference

THEME: SURRENDER - Romans 12:1 "...Offer your bodies as a Living Sacrifice."

WHERE: Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738

WHEN: Saturday, Feb 7th, 2026 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (Doors open at 8:30 am)

COST: $20/man (cash or debit card at door, time of entrance)

HERE is a short video you can watch!

REGISTER HERE!

More information is available HERE.

Sign up to help prepare lunches for the college Bible Study at Brookdale!  They meet every Thursday at 11:45 am and need enough food to feed approximately 20 people.  You can sign up HERE or contact Zack Stoltzfus (zstoltzfus@ccojubilee.org) with any questions!

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!

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month for prayer.  Our Prayer Meeting dates for February are as follows:

February 5th

February 19th

We will meet from 6:45 -8:00 pm. in Fellowship Hall.  ​

Mark your calendars!

Please join us!

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Do you ever find the Bible difficult to understand? Do you want to have a better understanding of the Scriptures? Knowing how to read and understand the Bible is essential for growing as a disciple of Jesus. This class will equip you to read, study, and understand the Bible for yourself!

The class is being taught by Eric Daniels and will take place from January 18th through March 15th. We will meet on Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM in the Upper Elementary classroom by the skylight.

Childcare is available this trimester upon request. If you have children and would like to attend, please contact the church office at lbc@lincroftbiblechurch.org.

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The audio recording, slides, and the handout for each week can be found HERE.

If you are interested in learning more about LBC and the membership process, please plan to attend the Membership Classes to be held on Sunday, February 15th and Sunday, February 22nd 6:00 - 8:00 pm. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Chris: chris@lincroftbiblechurch.org.

On Sunday, February 15th, we will bless our LBC college students and service members by sending them a care package full of treats from our congregation.  Here is how you can help:

• Homemade Treats:  Bring cookies, brownies, Rice Krispie Treats, or other goodies.   Please divide them up into 15 or more small plastic bags, and drop them off in the foyer.  We’ll put one of your bags in each box we’re sending out.

• Candy bars, gum, and store-bought treats are also welcome.

​​Contact the Mercy Ministry Team (mercy@lincroftbiblechurch.org) if you would like to give them the address of someone in your family who has been part of LBC and is now serving in the military or is attending college.

​After church on February 15th, we will pack the treats into boxes, include a personalized note, and then mail them to our young people.  These boxes will be such a welcome surprise to our students and will create an opportunity to share their goodies with friends and talk about church and the saving power of Christ.  

There will be a quarterly church business meeting on Sunday, February 22nd following the morning service.  Below is the agenda for the meeting:

AGENDA:

·        Finance Report

·        Pastoral Update

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An Infant and Child dedication is being planned for Sunday, March 15th during our morning Worship Service. If you are interested in learning more or would like to participate, please email or speak to Maria Merse at Maria@lincroftbiblechurch.org..

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 Bible Reading Plan guides readers through one chapter of the Bible per day, five days a week. We hope that the plan will foster consistency in your reading and promote a deeper understanding of Scripture.  You can find more information HERE.  You can also download the Bible Reading Plan for 2026 HERE.

Pastor Chris reads one chapter of the Bible and provides one devotional thought every weekday in this podcast. It follows along with LBC's Old Testament 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
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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​​

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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, February 24th,  from 1:00 - 7:00 pm. Appointments are recommended. For more information and to make an appointment click HERE.

The Women's Bible Study will be offered on Tuesday evenings 7-8:30 pm beginning February 3rd through March 24 and also on Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30 am beginning February 5th through March 26. The Bible Study will be on Philemon and Titus - Gospel and Church.

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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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