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Thank you for visiting the cyberspace"Headquarters" for ADVANCE!.  Our real "HQ" is Jacksonville Chapel (JVC) in Lincoln Park, New Jersey.   The mission of ADVANCE! is to assist and encourage men to help one another become disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ, who commanded His band of brothers to "make disciples of all nations"  Matt 28:19.   ADVANCE! offers a variety of opportunities for men to interact, learn, grow and serve so that we become better equipped as disciples in our homes, communities and places of employment.  Feel free to tour the website and the links, and let us know if you have any questions, suggestions or comments.   

 

 

 The Veterans-Military Unit of ADVANCE! needs your help!   If you have a member of the armed forces (active, reserve, guard, etc.) please complete the questionnaire linked here and send it back to us.   We want to be able to communicate with and pray for our troops.  Thank you.  Here is the link to the questionnaire which you can complete and deliver online:  http://lincolnpark.jacksonvillechapel.org/vmu/

 

 

 

 

JVC Lincoln Park Campus

Trauma from war and its effects on our returning troops, veterans and their families have caused a national epidemic of suicides and service related issues for our veterans who have served us honorably.  This workshop is co-sponsored by Military Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ and is designed to provide a "national response to a national epidemic" by providing training to our churches and community organizations and furnish groups with the knowledge to become "Bridges to Healing", with Christ-centered solutions for troops, veterans and families.   Click Here to Register.  Please support our troops and veterans by coming out and encouraging others to come out on Armed Forces Day, May 21, 2011, as you can make a difference.

2 p.m. shotgun start

$135 per golfer includes:

18 holes of golf (scramble format)

Unlimited range use

Lunch and Buffet Dinner

Great door prizes, contests and giveaways 

Come out for a great day of golf, fellowship and food for this annual golf event at beautiful Black Bear Golf Club in Franklin, New Jersey.  Registration will begin on Sundays in the gym at the Lincoln Park campus, beginning May 1st.  

 

   

 

 

Friday, April 22, 2011  7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Annual Good Friday Men's Breakfast
Hanover Marriott, Whippany, New Jersey.  Featured guest speaker:  Joe Pellegrino, publisher and entrepreneur.  Mr. Pellegrino will speak about "Not Just An Average Joe".  Cost is $25 per ticket and payable in advance at Jacksonville Chapel on Sundays (in the gym) or online at www.chapelnj.org/men via PayPal. Come out for a great breakfast and an encouraging speaker to start off the Easter weekend.  Consider inviting a friend, neighbor or colleague and sharing with them the good news of hope in today's stressful marketplace, neighborhoods and homes.           

Featured food, fellowship, Super Bowl trivia, and a message from Jim Burt, Jr., Chapel member and son of NFL great and Super Bowl Champion Jim Burt (Giants and 49ers nose tackle).  

 

 

 

ADVANCE! has formed the Veterans/Military Unit (VMU) to share with active duty military personnel and their families, and veterans of all eras the love and peace of Jesus Christ.   Working with Campus Crusade for Christ's Military Ministry, ADVANCE! will be supporting our troops overseas and at home through personal contacts and prayer, spiritual encouragement in the form of letters, emails and "care packages" from home, and support for the families at home. For returning and returned veterans,from all eras, there will be small group support, mentoring, outreach and service events.  A major issue for returning veterans of all wars is PTSD, "post traumatic stress disorder" which affects many of our service members and their families, due to the emotional and physical wounds of war, combat and the stresses of military life. In recognition of Veterans Day (November 11), ADVANCE! sponsored a breakfast-symposium on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Lincoln Park American Legion Hall, 133 Main Street, Lincoln Park, NJ from 8 a.m. until noon.   Representatives from Military Ministry wereon hand to discuss PTSD and the Bridges to Healing Ministry which strivesfor victory over combat trauma through Christ-centered solutions for troops, veterans and their families by utilizing existing church ministries such as ADVANCE!.   

 

 

 

 

 

On April 2, 2010 ADVANCE! hosted the annual Good Friday Men's Breakfast at the Hanover Marriott on Route 10 in Whippany.   More than 500 men heard  the testimony of former mob boss Michael Franzese.   As a member of the Colombo crime family Michael masterminded various scams on legitimate businesses, earning millions of dollars for "the Family".   Not surprisingly, he became the target of federal prosecutors who sought to put him in prison for decades.  God had other plans and Michael was introduced to a beautiful dancer named Cammy who shared her belief in God and convinced  Michael to plead guilty and walk away from the mob.  Michael spent seven years in prison where a guard gave him a Bible and he joined a different "family", the family of God through trusting in Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord.  Michael's compelling story is available in book, audio and video form on his website, www.michaelfranzese.com. 

 

 

 

On Saturday February 6, 2010 (day before the Super Bowl) ADVANCE! held a "Super Saturday" Men's Breakfast in the Ministry South Building, featuring two professional football players who are part of the Chapel family.  Bill Neill, former NY Giant and his son, Ryan, currently with the St. Louis Rams and former Rutgers Captain/All American, shared their experiences in professional football and in particular their roles as Christian athletes in the highly competitive world of the NFL.  

 

 

 

Last October ADVANCE sponsored a workshop/briefing on the current financial crisis and presented several speakers who offered strategies for men to consider in handling debt reduction, investments, financial-related stress, and job searches.  Many of the strategies were from a Biblical perspective, and from guys who are actively engaged in those areas of work. If you would like a copy of the audio or materials, let us know through the contact page.

 

April 2009 

GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST  

  

ADVANCE!  sponsored its annual Good Friday Men's breakfast and more than 550 men attended the event at the Hanover Marriott in Whippany.   Those in attendance were treated to featured speaker Tom Joyce, a former Navy TOPGUN F-14 pilot who also survived the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon.   After helping save others, Tom made his way home that night and prayed with his family.  His teenage son asked him a very meaningful question:  "Dad, what are you going to do with the rest of your life?"   Tom has since become a pastor helping men and families grow in Christ.   

 

 

A great way of staying connected and interacting with other guys is through a small group.  JVC has many small groups meeting throughout the week, some of which are geared exclusively to men.   Below are a few, and others can be found by following the Small Groups link on this site or call the Chapel office at 973-334-6657 and ask about small groups.

Thursdays MIM-EveryThursday morning Man in the Mirror video series.Ministry Center South Blg. 7-8 a.m.

 

Sunday Class  During 9:00 a.m. service, downstairs in Worship Center building.

 

Small Groups    Opportunities to attend a small group are available throughout the week. Contact us for more information or to join a group

 

 

 

 

 

Man in the Mirror Ministries 

 

One Year Bible Blog (daily Bible study)