UPDATES

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 bulletin for January 4th can be found here.

Every Christmas, we support one or two missions projects through our Advent Offering and we have extended the time to give for these two projects into the month of January.  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?

Anyone desiring to give a special gift to our Pastors and staff this Christmas can 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 by choosing the box that says "Staff Christmas Gifts".​

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

There will be a Music Ministry and Audio Visual interest meeting on Sunday, January 11th at 12:00 pm in the Adult Classroom. Anyone interested in helping with music, projection, sound or streaming is welcome to attend. If you have questions, please contact Zack - stoltzfub@gmail.com.

What's the best future you could ever imagine? Whether you are new to the faith, or trying to learn what Christianity is all about, Hope Explored is a great place to start. 

WHEN: Sundays, January 11th, 18th, and 25th from 6:00 - 7:15 PM
WHERE: Lincroft Bible Church
WHAT: A 3-session series looking at the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

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.

Are you interested in getting baptized?  Sunday, February 8th is Baptism Sunday at LBC.  We will host a baptism class on Sunday, January 18th in the Adult Classroom from 11:45 - 12:30 pm. Attendance at the class is mandatory to be baptized.  If you are interested in being baptized or if you have questions, contact Pastor Chris: chris@lincroftbiblechurch.org. 

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 normally meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month for prayer.  However January's dates will be a bit different. Our January Prayer Meeting dates are January 8th & 22nd.  We will meet from 6:45 -8:00 pm. in Fellowship Hall.  ​

Mark your calendars!

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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 will be 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.

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.

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
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​

• NOTE: The movie night in January has been changed to Saturday,  January 10th, 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary.

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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, January 20th,  from 1:00 - 7:00 pm. Appointments are recommended. For more information and to make an appointment click HERE.

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 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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