Emmanuel Baptist Church https://ebcmillville.com Glorifying God - Growing Believers - Giving the Gospel Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:28:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/ebcmillville.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/EBC-logo-leaf-1-e1587346297642.png?fit=28%2C32&ssl=1 Emmanuel Baptist Church https://ebcmillville.com 32 32 175948222 Fall Revival Services 2025 https://ebcmillville.com/2025/10/22/fall-revival-service-2025/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:16:02 +0000 https://ebcmillville.com/?p=6331 Join us November 8-12 for a week of special services with Evangelist Caleb Reed as we seek the Lord together and allow His Word to stir our hearts. Our Saturday men’s rally begins with lunch at 12pm (noon) followed by times of singing, preaching, and prayer. Sunday services will follow our regular service schedule, and Monday through Wednesday services will be held at 7:00 PM. Each service will be a time of Christ-centered preaching, prayer, and spiritual renewal for the whole family. We’re asking everyone to invite someone—a friend, neighbor, or coworker—who needs encouragement and truth from God’s Word. Come with an open heart and expect God to work in these special days!

About the Evangelist

Caleb grew up in Maine and was called to preach while attending Baptist College of Ministry, where he earned both his B.A. and M.A. degrees. He and his wife Emma were married in 2018 and have three children—Gilbert, Ginger, and Gavin. Caleb enjoys basketball, volleyball, golf, American history, hamburgers, and good coffee.

You can learn more about Caleb and his ministry at his website.

November 9-12 – Revival Services

Sunday School – 9:30 am
Sunday Morning – 10:30 am
Sunday Evening – 6:00 pm
Monday–Wednesday – 7:00 pm

November 8 – Saturday Men’s Rally

Saturday, November 8 | 12:00–3:30 PM

Men, join us for a special afternoon of fellowship, food, and spiritual challenge! The rally begins at noon with a hearty meal, followed by two sessions of practical, biblical preaching from Evangelist Caleb Reed, along with a dedicated time of prayer.

This event is designed to strengthen and encourage men in their walk with the Lord. Don’t miss this opportunity to be refreshed, challenged, and connected with other men who desire to live faithfully for Christ.

Schedule:

12:00 PM – Meal
1:00 PM – First Challenge
2:00 PM – Time of Prayer
2:30 PM – Second Challenge
3:30 PM – Dismissal

Please RSVP for this event by calling 570-458-5870.

]]> 6331 Junk Yard Redemption https://ebcmillville.com/2025/07/29/vbs-2026/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:03:03 +0000 https://ebcmillville.com/?p=5818 As kids see restoration in the junkyard, they’ll explore God’s redemption plan in Scripture to make sense of our broken world, experience His help for today, and find sure hope for the future!

We’re excited to announce that our next Vacation Bible School will be held July 13–17, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM each evening. We’re already looking forward to a fun-filled week of Bible lessons, games, music, and more! Stay tuned: registration details will be announced in the coming months. For now, mark your calendars and plan to join us!

2025 Group Photo
]]> 5818 2024-2025 Church Leadership Nominations Announced https://ebcmillville.com/2024/10/05/2024-2025-church-leadership-nominations-announced/ Sat, 05 Oct 2024 21:26:11 +0000 https://ebcmillville.com/?p=4241 The following individuals have been nominated to serve in leadership positions during our 2024-2025 fiscal year. It is the belief of the nominating committee and the nominated individuals that they are biblically qualified to accept these nominations. Church members may accept or reject the nominating committee’s recommendations at our upcoming annual business meeting on October 9, 2024 @ 7pm.

Church Secretary nominee

Term Length: one year

Responsibilities: Keeps the official church membership, membership inactivity, & records business meeting minutes.

Qualifications: “All the other officers of the church must meet the approval of the pastor, deacons, and the congregation. Each officer of the church, and of the various organizations of the church, must subscribe completely to this Constitution, bylaws, and the doctrinal statement, as well as be members in good standing of this local church. We believe that the New Testament places the church above any other organization; therefore, their first allegiance must be to the church.”

Sue Artman

Church Treasurer nominee

Term Length: one year

Responsibilities: “The treasurer will make a quarterly report of all receipts and disbursements to the church at the regular business meetings.”

Qualifications: “All the other officers of the church must meet the approval of the pastor, deacons, and the congregation. Each officer of the church, and of the various organizations of the church, must subscribe completely to this Constitution, bylaws, and the doctrinal statement, as well as be members in good standing of this local church. We believe that the New Testament places the church above any other organization; therefore, their first allegiance must be to the church.”

Keith Morris

Assistant Church Treasurer nominee

Term Length: one year

Responsibilities: Counts the money and keeps track of individuals giving for end of year reports

Qualifications: “All the other officers of the church must meet the approval of the pastor, deacons, and the congregation. Each officer of the church, and of the various organizations of the church, must subscribe completely to this Constitution, bylaws, and the doctrinal statement, as well as be members in good standing of this local church. We believe that the New Testament places the church above any other organization; therefore, their first allegiance must be to the church.

Dale Weatherill

Sunday School Superintendent nominee

Term Length: one year

Responsibilities: Oversees SS materials, helps select SS teachers, organizes SS picnic and promotion Sunday

Qualifications: “All the other officers of the church must meet the approval of the pastor, deacons, and the congregation. Each officer of the church, and of the various organizations of the church, must subscribe completely to this Constitution, bylaws, and the doctrinal statement, as well as be members in good standing of this local church. We believe that the New Testament places the church above any other organization; therefore, their first allegiance must be to the church.

Dave Stiner

Assistant Sunday School Superintendent nominee

Term Length: one year

Responsibilities: Oversees SS materials, helps select SS teachers, organizes SS picnic and promotion Sunday

Qualifications: “All the other officers of the church must meet the approval of the pastor, deacons, and the congregation. Each officer of the church, and of the various organizations of the church, must subscribe completely to this Constitution, bylaws, and the doctrinal statement, as well as be members in good standing of this local church. We believe that the New Testament places the church above any other organization; therefore, their first allegiance must be to the church.

Adam Ranck

]]> 4241 Fall Revival Service 2024 https://ebcmillville.com/2024/09/05/fall-revival-service/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:55:18 +0000 https://ebcmillville.com/?p=4193 About the Evangelist

Matt Galvan studied at Bob Jones University and was ordained into gospel ministry in 2014. He and his wife Hannah have three children. He enjoys deer hunting, playing guitar, and football.

You can learn more about Matt and his ministry at his website.

Service Schedule

Sunday School – 9:30 am
Sunday Morning – 10:30 am
Sunday Evening – 6:00 pm
Monday–Wednesday – 7:00 pm

What Is Revival?

In this video, Evangelist Matt Galvan answers three important questions.
Question 1 – What is revival?
Question 2 – Why do I need revival?
Question 3 – How do I get revival?

Service Stream

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]]> 4193 Nominating Committee Recommendations https://ebcmillville.com/2023/10/26/nominating-committee-recommendations/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:46:28 +0000 https://ebcmillville.com/?p=3800 The following individuals have been nominated to serve in leadership positions during our 2023-2024 fiscal year. It is the belief of the nominating committee and the nominated individuals that they are biblically qualified to accept these nominations. Church members may accept or reject the nominating committee’s recommendations at our upcoming annual business meeting on November 1, 2023 @ 7pm.

Deacon nominees

Term Length: two years

Responsibilities: “The deacons shall serve as trustees for Emmanuel Baptist Church. Two deacons shall be designated to sign all official documents.” The deacons also help approve SS teachers, special meetings, membership applications, and special speakers.

Qualifications: “The pastor(s) and deacons are to meet the requirements laid down in the New Testament for each office (1 Timothy 3 and Acts 6:1–7). Only men who meet the requirements of being blameless, both he and his wife not having been divorced, and exemplifying godliness in both their character and family are to be elected to these offices. The pastor and deacons shall expect the hearty cooperation of each church member as they serve at Emmanuel Baptist Church.”

David Artman

Joe Kehoe

Church Secretary nominee

Term Length: one year

Responsibilities: Keeps the official church membership, membership inactivity, & records business meeting minutes.

Qualifications: “All the other officers of the church must meet the approval of the pastor, deacons, and the congregation. Each officer of the church, and of the various organizations of the church, must subscribe completely to this Constitution, bylaws, and the doctrinal statement, as well as be members in good standing of this local church. We believe that the New Testament places the church above any other organization; therefore, their first allegiance must be to the church.”

Sue Artman

Church Treasurer nominee

Term Length: one year

Responsibilities: “The treasurer will make a quarterly report of all receipts and disbursements to the church at the regular business meetings.”

Qualifications: “All the other officers of the church must meet the approval of the pastor, deacons, and the congregation. Each officer of the church, and of the various organizations of the church, must subscribe completely to this Constitution, bylaws, and the doctrinal statement, as well as be members in good standing of this local church. We believe that the New Testament places the church above any other organization; therefore, their first allegiance must be to the church.”

Keith Morris

Assistant Church Treasurer nominee

Term Length: one year

Responsibilities: Counts the money and keeps track of individuals giving for end of year reports

Qualifications: “All the other officers of the church must meet the approval of the pastor, deacons, and the congregation. Each officer of the church, and of the various organizations of the church, must subscribe completely to this Constitution, bylaws, and the doctrinal statement, as well as be members in good standing of this local church. We believe that the New Testament places the church above any other organization; therefore, their first allegiance must be to the church.

Dale Weatherill

Sunday School Superintendent nominee

Term Length: one year

Responsibilities: Oversees SS materials, helps select SS teachers, organizes SS picnic and promotion Sunday

Qualifications: “All the other officers of the church must meet the approval of the pastor, deacons, and the congregation. Each officer of the church, and of the various organizations of the church, must subscribe completely to this Constitution, bylaws, and the doctrinal statement, as well as be members in good standing of this local church. We believe that the New Testament places the church above any other organization; therefore, their first allegiance must be to the church.

Dave Stiner

Assistant Sunday School Superintendent nominee

Term Length: one year

Responsibilities: Oversees SS materials, helps select SS teachers, organizes SS picnic and promotion Sunday

Qualifications: “All the other officers of the church must meet the approval of the pastor, deacons, and the congregation. Each officer of the church, and of the various organizations of the church, must subscribe completely to this Constitution, bylaws, and the doctrinal statement, as well as be members in good standing of this local church. We believe that the New Testament places the church above any other organization; therefore, their first allegiance must be to the church.

Adam Ranck

]]> 3800 VBS 2023 Memory Verses https://ebcmillville.com/2023/06/17/vbs-2023-memory-verses/ Sat, 17 Jun 2023 20:15:57 +0000 https://ebcmillville.com/?p=3460
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Theme Verse

Psalm 145:1 – I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

Monday’s Verse

Psalm 145:3 – Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.

Tuesday’s Verse

Jeremiah 32:27 – Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

Wednesday’s Verse

Romans 5:8 – But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Thursday’s Verse

Proverbs 3:5 – Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Bonus Verse

Isaiah 6:3 – And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

]]> 3460 Communion Schedule 2022-2023 https://ebcmillville.com/2022/11/26/communion-schedule-2022-2023/ Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:55:21 +0000 https://ebcmillville.com/?p=2805 Below is a rotation detailing which deacon is responsible for the setup of the Lord’s Supper in the coming year. Communion is typically held on the first Sunday of the month. Please check the church calendar for changes.

MonthName
November 2022David Fry
December 2022David Artman
January 2023David Fry
February 2023David Artman
March 2023David Fry
April 2023David Artman
May 2023David Fry
June 2023David Artman
July 2023David Fry
August 2023David Artman
September 2023David Fry
October 2023David Artman
]]> 2805 The Sanctity of Life https://ebcmillville.com/2022/06/26/the-sanctity-of-life/ Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:09:09 +0000 https://ebcmillville.com/?p=1973 We live in a post-modern world where the mere existence of absolute truth is challenged. As Christians, we believe that God speaks absolute truth that is intended to change us to become more like His Son Jesus Christ. This work of sanctification even influences our view on current events such abortion. We are grateful for the work of Christian organizations who have systematized this content.

]]> 1973 Darl Long https://ebcmillville.com/2021/11/30/darl-long/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:04:59 +0000 https://ebcmillville.com/?p=920 It is with sadness that we relay the passing of our long time friend and church member Darl Long. Darl passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

Darl’s viewing and funeral service will be at our church this Friday (December 3, 2021) at 10am and 11am respectively. Burial will follow at Millville Cemetery. For those unable to attend, online condolences may be sent through the form on this page.

Order of Events

  • 10:00am – Viewing (Emmanuel Baptist Church)
  • 11:00am – Funeral Service (Emmanuel Baptist Church)
  • Burial at Millville Cemetery following funeral service.

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]]> 920 Communion Schedule 2021-2022 https://ebcmillville.com/2021/10/20/communion-schedule-2021-2022/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:08:02 +0000 https://ebcmillville.com/?p=891 Below is a rotation detailing which deacon is responsible for the setup of the Lord’s Supper in the coming year. Communion is typically held on the first Sunday of the month. Please check the church calendar for changes.

NameMonth and Year
David FryNovember 2021
Joe KehoeDecember 2021
David ArtmanJanuary 2022
David FryFebruary 2022
Joe KehoeMarch 2022
David ArtmanApril 2022
David FryMay 2022
Joe KehoeJune 2022
David ArtmanJuly 2022
David FryAugust 2022
Joe KehoeSeptember 2022
David ArtmanOctober 2022
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