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Check back often to find all the latest ministries, events, and opportunities happening at LBC.

NEW SERMON SERIES: FOLLOW ME
GROWING AS DISCIPLES OF THE KING
Two little words forever changed the course of history: “Follow Me.” When Jesus called His first disciples, He set off a chain-reaction that would end up sending out His church to the furthest reaches of the globe. But the call of Jesus isn’t just confined to the first century. He gives the same call today and beckons each one of us to follow Him. In our series through the Gospel of Matthew, we will learn what it means to follow Jesus. We will see the character and call of a disciple. We will learn how to navigate even the most complex situations in a way that honors God. And, most importantly, we will follow Jesus, walking in the way of our Lord and Savior.

LBC MOMS
Motherhood is a beautiful, exhausting, holy calling — and none of us were built to carry it alone. LBC Moms is a place to be honest and be encouraged: a space where moms gather to share the mess and the joy of motherhood, root their days in Jesus, and build friendships that carry them through every season.
Who: All moms are invited, regardless of season
Details: First Saturday of the Month:
October 3, November 7, December 5 - 9:30 - 11:30 am
Bring a friend! Please note that childcare is not provided.
Please Register HERE!

LBC WOMEN'S MINISTRY
2026 Fall Semester Women's Bible Study
The Gospel of Mark - Chapters 1-8
Join us for 8 weeks as we study the life and death of Jesus Christ and what it looks like to follow Him.
One study meeting two times:
Tuesday evenings - 7:00 - 8:30 PM - September 22 - November 10
Thursday mornings - 9:30 - 11:30 AM - September 24 - November 12
We invite you to visit the Women's Ministry page, where you can find more information on dates to save as well as links to the previous Bible Study lessons and the handouts.

PRAYER MEETINGS
We will gather to pray together on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Below are the dates we are meeting through the end of 2026.
October 14
October 28
November 11
December 9
Everyone is invited to come and pray together!

CONNECT 55 - OLD FASHIONED POTLUCK & MOVIE
WHO: Everyone Ages 55 and up
WHAT: Old Fashioned Potluck and Movie
WHEN: Saturday, October 17 - 4:30 pm / Movie at 6:00 pm
WHERE: LBC - Fellowship Hall
Please bring a dish to share (appetizer, main dish or a side)
More details can be found here!

THOMPSON PARK DAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
WHO: Everyone!
WHAT: Thompson Park Day
WHEN: Sunday, October 18 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
WHERE: Thompson Park - Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ
WHY: Come out and support our local community!
Free Admission and Free Parking
Activities: Climbing wall, wagon rides, pie eating contest, pumpkin painting, entertainment, kids races, food vendors, pottery demonstrations, fall-themed activities, games & much more.
Here is a list of all the activities!

CORE CLASSES - THE LORD'S PRAYER
SEPTEMBER 27 - NOVEMBER 15
Prayer is essential in the Christian life. And yet, nothing provokes more guilt or insecurities than the topic of prayer. Often, the sense of ought and should consume our thoughts and can be so crippling that we never get down to actually praying. Many wish they prayed more and better. Others feel they don’t know what to say, or how to say it. Thankfully, Jesus has not left us to figure it out for ourselves. He has taught his disciples how to pray.
The Lord’s Prayer is so familiar that many can recite it mindlessly. But maybe that’s part of the problem. Perhaps we haven’t really learned from Jesus what, why, or how to pray. Throughout church history, Christians have learned to pray through instruction in the Lord’s Prayer. This class aims to continue that pattern that we all might pray like Jesus. This course will help disciples of Jesus at any stage of their journey to grow in the practice of prayer.
We will meet in the Upper Elementary Classroom the Skylight area
at 8:30 am every Sunday through November 15.
If you miss a class, you can find the handouts and audio recordings here.

MAN OF GOD CONFERENCE - OCTOBER 16 & 17
This conference focuses on raising up courageous men who lead their homes, churches, and communities by surrendering every aspect of their life, work, family, and character, to the active Lordship of Jesus Christ.
WHEN: Friday, October 16th - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, October 17th 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM
WHERE: Living Stones Church, 1290 Wickapecko Dr., Ocean, NJ
COST: $50 - Meals & refreshments included
Please sign up HERE!

A FATHER'S THREEFOLD CALLING - OCTOBER 18
Join us Sunday evening October 18th from 5-7 pm for a men's event considering the call and responsibilities of a father. This equipping event is for all men. Any man who is a father or who hopes to be one will benefit from this sharpening seminar. We are excited to share that Michael Mattes, the Executive Director of Kingdom Dads ministry, will be our special speaker. To learn more about Kingdom Dads check out their website.

WELCOME PARTY
If you are brand new to LBC or have been attending a while and want to get connected in a deeper way, join us for a Welcome Party on Sunday, October 25th at 11:45 am in the Skylight area.
Come Enjoy some good food, hear more about LBC, and make some connections!
Please RSVP HERE!

FAMILY GAME NIGHT COMPETITION
WHO: All families are invited!
WHAT: Family Game Night Competition
WHEN: Friday, October 30th - 6:00 - 8:00 pm
WHERE: LBC Skylight area
Snacks and Prizes are available!
Come and have some fun!

QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
There will be a quarterly church business meeting on Sunday, November 1st, following the morning service.
AGENDA:
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Financial Report
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Capital Report
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Missions Committee Report & Vote
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Pastoral Report
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MEMBERSHIP CLASS - NOVEMBER 1 & NOVEMBER 8
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, November 1 and Sunday, November 8.. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Chris: chris@lincroftbiblechurch.org.

FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
5K RUN & WALK 2026
WHAT: FCA 5K Run & Walk 2026
WHEN: November 1, 2026
WHERE: Thompson Park Trail, Lincroft, NJ
DETAILS: 1:30 pm check-in & 2:30 pm race - $25.00 fee
Walkers start at 2:00 pm

INFANT AND CHILD DEDICATION
An Infant and Child dedication is being planned for Sunday, November 8th 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..

AUDIO/VIDEO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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

PLANNING CENTER
Have you heard? We have transitioned to a new database system! Sounds exciting right? Well here's a few things you should know about how it impacts you:
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Manage contact and household information
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Schedule volunteers and coordinate Sunday teams
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Check children into LBC Kids classrooms
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Track giving and prepare year-end giving statements
If you have any questions, please contact the office staff:

BIBLE READING PLAN
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.

ONE CHAPTER, ONE THOUGHT
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

SPUR - COLLEGE MINISTRY
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.

CONNECT 55
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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COFFEE55 - Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1:00- 3:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
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Old Fashioned Potluck & Movie - October 17
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Fall Foliage Cruise - October 23
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Christmas Party Workshop after service - November 15
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Christmas Party - December 12 - 4 pm - 7:30 pm - Skylight area
For more details on all the events, please contact Elaine & Kosta at Connect55lbc@gmail.com.
Visit the Connect55 Ministry page here.
Sign-up LINK to receive emails from Connect55.
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.
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ADDICTION RECOVERY RESOURCES AVAILABLE
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
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.

BLOOD DRIVE - OCTOBER 20
URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD!
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, October 20th, from 1:00 - 7:00 pm. Appointments are recommended.

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
The Men's Bible Study meets on Saturdays at 7:45 am beginning October 3rd. They are studying the letters to the Hebrews. Please email the office if you have questions or need additional information: lbc@lincroftbiblechurch.org.
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 FOR MEN & WOMEN
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 groups for men at LBC that meets on Tuesday nights, 7PM, and also for women at 9:30 am on Wednesdays at LBC. Their study which begins in September is "Romans - From Guilt to Grace". You can sign up for the study HERE by first typing in the zip code, 07738, and then selecting men or women classes. For more information contact Kachung Wong: kchungwong@yahoo.com

MEN'S TRANSFORMED DISCIPLESHIP
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. They are reading and discussing the book "Made for People: Why We Drift into Loneliness and How to Fight for a Life of Friendship". 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.
