MBC Anniversary Toast 
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Jason's Deli, 909 Spring Forest Road 

The dream of Millbrook began on Saturday, October 9, 1875, when a dozen people from local churches gathered to discuss forming a new church, Midway (later Millbrook), to be located midway between New Hope and Mt. Vernon Churches. They met near the corner of Falls of the Neuse and Spring Forest Roads at 2:00 pm.

To honor the 150th anniversary of this occasion, Millbrookers will gather near the original spot at Jason's Deli (909 Spring Forest Road) and raise a glass/cone (sweet tea or vanilla soft serve) to give thanks for their vision. Details below:

Millbrook Anniversary Toast

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Jason's Deli, 909 Spring Forest Road

Lunch: 12:30-2:00 pm

Toast: 2:00 pm

The restaurant has agreed to block off a section for us to gather. Bob will order boxed lunches to be made available between 12:30-2:00 pm. Cost is $7 per person. If you would like to reserve a lunch, please email Bob or use the signup sheet in the vestibule by Sunday, October 4. Bob will reach out by Tuesday, October 7 to confirm your reservation and offer menu choices. Boxes include sandwich, chips, cookie, and drink. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available.

Can't make lunch? Just pop in for the toast at 2:00 pm. We'll send you on your way by 2:15. Hope to see you there!

150th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Millbrook Baptist Church

We will formally celebrate the anniversary of Millbrook on Sunday, November 9, 2025. This will be a homecoming for Millbrookers of every generation. In order to help us provide the best experience for all attendees, we kindly ask that you RSVP for each event by September 30, 2025.

Gathering Hour, 9:00 a.m.
We will be arranging several areas throughout the Church grounds where people can gather to connect with old friends, enjoy light refreshments, and discover Millbrook mementos. Stay tuned for additional details.

Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a vibrant worship service which will feature remarks from past ministers and staff members, special music, and guest proclaimer, Rev. Dr. Paul Baxley, Executive Coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Luncheon and Celebration, 11:30 a.m.
We are honored to host you! And you know it wouldn’t be a Millbrook celebration if we didn’t live up to our Meal-brook nickname. Join us for a complimentary catered lunch in the Fellowship Hall. We’ll enjoy homestyle cooking (chicken and all the fixin’s) and share stories of past, present, and future.

RSVP for each of the above events here by September, 30, 2025. (Reminder: There is no charge for any of these events. The reservations will help ensure an optimal event experience).

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Commemorative Items Are Here!

We are now accepting pre-orders for several special anniversary items, including t-shirts, coffee mugs, Christmas ornaments, and window stickers.  Proceeds from all items sold will benefit our 150th Anniversary Endowment supporting local missions, worship arts, and capital improvements.  Please complete a pre-order form by 9/30/2025.  Once you complete the form, MBC Staff will reach out to confirm your order and offer payment options.  Our goal is to have items available for pickup at our anniversary event on 11/9/2025.

Click here for a list of available items: 150th Merchandise List

Click here to access the pre-order forms.

Support Our 150^th Anniversary Endowment

Our 150^th celebration isn’t simply an acknowledgement of 150 years of ministry; it’s also a launchpad for the future. We want to ensure that there are ample resources for future generations to experience the Spirit of Millbrook.  To that end, we are creating the 150^th Anniversary Endowment Fund to support three areas of vital need: 1) Worship Arts 2) Capital Improvements and 3) Community Missions.

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What’s the Purpose of an Endowment?

Endowment funds would allow us to pursue the most meaningful initiatives – those that have the most felt, visible, and immediate impact for the congregation – without affecting our annual budget. These are not contributions to what Millbrook is, they are contributions to what Millbrook will be.

Why These Vital Needs?

Worship is an expression of our purpose and the primary vehicle for gathering our community together in sacred space. We want to ensure there are financial resources to secure vibrant musicians, speakers, and other artforms that support our regular gatherings, because these are the things that stir heart, mind, and spirit. We also want to support technology, software, and other elements that improve our accessibility and reach. We want everyone to experience Millbrook in as robust a manner as possible.

Our building and grounds are an essential part of our ministry, but they require consistent maintenance and upkeep.  And as our congregational goals and needs evolve, there will also be seasons where our spaces need to be updated or upfitted. We envision endowment funds that can help offset the cost of unexpected/unplanned expenses (think HVAC or plumbing repairs) and mid-term expenses (painting, carpet, lighting), while also helping to ignite giving for bolder, dreamier projects.  Being prepared for these needs ensure funds are never diverted from our annual ministry plan.

We seek to be good neighbors, especially in and around the 27609-zip code. We want to identify the most pressing needs of our community, and be ready to respond in compelling ways. Endowed funds would allow us to respond immediately and impactfully to extemporaneous and urgent needs as they arise.  And these funds would provide impact above and beyond our budgeted missions.

Giving to the Endowment

Donations to the endowment are intended to be separate from annual gifts/tithes.  We ask our households to consider giving a $150 contribution to the endowment above their annual commitment.  As a thank-you to any household who makes a contribution of $150 or more, we will provide a complimentary Millbrook Commemorative Bundle (T-shirt, Coffee Mug, Ornament, and Sticker Sheet). Learn more about the items in our Commemorative Merchandise Section.

Congregants may also want to consider making donations in one-time or monthly increments of $15.00 (with more or less zeroes).

Thank you for helping to support the future of Millbrook. Online donations can be made through our Realm platform here and by selecting the option for 150^th Anniversary Fund.  Cash and checks may be mailed to the church office (1519 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609). Please designate 150^th Anniversary Fund in the line item/memo.

DONATE TO MBC 150TH ANNIVERSARY ENDOWMENT