ADVENT 

Advent begins Sunday, November 27th.  Join us as we celebrate Advent with "The Songs of Christmas"! Songs are powerful because they are often a response to a profound experience. When we feel joy, we often burst forth in song. When we are deeply hurting, lament pours onto the pages. The songs we sing reflect what our hearts worship. This Advent, we are studying songs that were sung by Bible characters in response to God’s greatest gift, Jesus Christ. The discussion question for this 2nd week of Advent can be found HERE.  For past week's discussion questions click HERE.  The new Advent booklet "Lighting the Candles" can be found HERE.

NEW BOOK - WALK WORTHY

The paperback version of the "Walk Worthy" book is here and you can pick up a copy at the Welcome Desk.  The cost is $15.00 and you can pay at the Welcome Desk or online HERE.  "Walk Worthy" is a book about habits. It explores seven core practices for disciples of Jesus. This is a practical book about practical habits. It is a simple invitation to take the next step in your journey with Jesus. "Walk Worthy" is not about earning God’s favor; it is about walking in it. Wherever you are in your journey you can take the next step in following Jesus.  The digital version of "Walk Worthy" is available for $5.00 HERE.  

BAPTISM

If you are interested in being baptized, please email Pastor Chris:

chris@lincroftbiblechurch.org.  He will be in touch with you to begin the process of baptism.

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CHRISTMAS GIFT CARD DRIVE

LBC is collecting gift cards again this Christmas season for our local neighbors.   

• Donated cards will be shared with the First Baptist Church in Asbury Park to distribute to those in need. 

• Cards for Walmart, ShopRite, Target, or Visa Gift Cards are the most helpful. 

• We will deliver the cards on Sunday afternoon, December 18th. 

• Please put your donation in a Christmas Card with a message of Christmas Blessings.

• Please indicate on the back of the envelope the type/amount of the gift card, and drop your donation in the offering box or mail it to the church.

CONNECT 55 CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Connect 55 will have a Christmas Celebration at LBC on Saturday, December 10th from 4 pm to 7 pm. Celebrate the season with friends old and new! Feel free to bring guests from outside of LBC.

• Soup/salad potluck

• Cookie exchange

• Collecting donations of diapers/wipes for low-income moms

• Live music

• Carol sing-along

You can sign up at the Welcome Desk or online HERE.  Also, if you have any retired, gently-used Christmas decorations, please let Kosta or Elaine know.  You can email them at connect55lbc@gmail.com with any questions.

MEN'S ANNUAL DINNER

What:     Men's Dinner (Lasagna, Ravioli, Meatballs, cheesy garlic bread)

When:    Friday Dec. 9th, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where:   Lincroft Bible Church (Skylight Area)

Who:      All Men, and bring a friend or relative

Why:      To grow in God's word and to enjoy each other’s Fellowship.

Our speaker for the evening will be Fred Wolf.  Fred is an elder and a longtime member of the Lincroft Bible Church family. He is our Saturday morning Bible Study leader and has a passion and gift for teaching God’s word.

ADULT LEARNING GROUP

As we begin this new ministry year, our rally cry from Resolved 2022 is “Walk Worthy”. To help us put this call into its proper context, the Thursday night learning group will be focused on the New Testament letter of Colossians. In it, we will see that our ability to “walk worthy” is totally dependent on, and flows from, our relationship with Jesus. Paul’s letter shows us that everything we need to live out our faith in a fallen world is found in Christ alone. So join us Thursday evenings as we explore our sufficiency in Christ.

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WHEN: Thursday evenings beginning 9/29
TIME: 6:45 - 8:00pm
WHERE: Fellowship Hall
TEACHER: Pastor Dennis

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 glorify the name of Jesus by gathering and "doing life together."  We desire to form and strengthen relationships and encourage one another, as well as use our gifts and talents to serve together. Please take a minute to fill out this survey to express your interest with no obligation.

This is one event that is planned for December:​

• December 10th - 4pm-7pm - Connect 55 Christmas Celebration at LBC - Carols, Cookies, Community.  You can sign up HERE.

There will be more opportunities for service and connection in the near future.  

CAN YOU HELP WITH LBC KIDS OR AWANA?

Back to School is here and we are gearing up for an exciting fall program!  Can you help?  AWANA and LBC Kids are looking for helpers and teachers.  If you are interested and can help, please see Linda Terracciano or email her: linda@lincroftbiblechurch.org. If you are interested, but unsure what this entails or if you are qualified, please reach out with your questions.  We can pair you with an experienced worker and provide you with some training.  

PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES

We have various opportunities to pray as the church body.  Please join us for a time of prayer.

• ​Sunday mornings before the service - meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Classroom, just past the library on the left.

• Zoom Prayer Meetings - every 4th Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Click HERE to join the Zoom prayer call.  Our next Zoom Prayer call will be Sunday, January 22  at 5:00 p.m.  There will be no Zoom Prayer call in December.

LBC MOMS

LBC Moms is a monthly group for moms with kids ages 0 through school age who desire to connect over the Word of God. We will discuss the topics in the book Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood by Melissa Kruger. Child care is provided for kids ages 0 - 5. If you homeschool and need care for older kids, please reach out and we can arrange something. 

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We will meet on the last Tuesdays of each month at 9:30 a.m. The dates are as follows: 9/27,10/25, 11/29, (No December Meeting), 1/31, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25

WE ARE IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS

We have various opportunities to serve at LBC

• Our Medical Response Team needs volunteers

• LBC Kids is in need of helpers

• AWANA needs leaders

• Our Welcome Team needs volunteers

For more details on each area, please contact the church office (lbc@lincroftbiblechurch.org) and we will put you in touch with someone who can answer your questions.

BLOOD DRIVE - TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 29

New Jersey Blood Services will be at LBC again on Tuesday, November 29th from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. for the next blood drive. Appointments are recommended.  You can find more information and make a reservation HERE. New Jersey Blood Services would also like to thank all who donated blood in October.  68 units of blood were collected.  There were 54 whole blood donors. Thank you! 

LBC KIDS

LBC Kids is now offered for children Nursery through 5th grade during the 10:00 service. We will continue to provide resources for those who cannot attend in person.  Click HERE for online resources.

LBC AWANA

The LBC AWANA program will meet beginning September 22 on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 PM.  You can register online HERE. The AWANA calendar for 2022-23 can be found HERE. 

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​Any questions? Email Linda@lincroftbiblechurch.org

FALL 2022 OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN 

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TWBS (Thursday Women's Bible Study)

“Join us as we study the life of David and draw closer to God as He's revealed to us in the Psalms that David wrote directly to Him.  While we know David to be the shepherd boy hero who became king of Israel, these Psalms reveal his innermost thoughts and feelings as he passed through the ups and downs of life.  We will discover together that David was an imperfect human like us, but one who understood perfectly that God’s love for him was steadfast and his deliverance assured.”  
WHEN: 9/15-12/15 (skipping Thanksgiving)
TIME: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Fellowship Hall
TEACHER: Dale Hunt
CONTACT: Debbie Kenworthy  womenoflbc@gmail.com

Visit the Women's Ministry page to access Discussion questions for each week and the video lessons.

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY

The Men's Bible Study meets on Saturday mornings at 7:45 a.m.  They are studying the book of Matthew.  The meeting is both in person in Fellowship Hall and also on Zoom.  Please email Andrew Choma at achoma@verizon.net for more 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...

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 usually meet the third Sunday of each month at 8:15 a.m. in the Youth Room near the Skylight Area.  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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