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In this issue:
Check out what’s happening the week of July 31 to August 7, 2024!
1. Blended Gathering with Traditional Worship Service: August 4
2. New Brunswick Day: Monday, August 5
3. Children’s Ministry Coordinator Opportunity
4. Celebrating Baptisms
5. Welcome, Connection & Prayer Cards
6. Youth Service Week Report
7. NS Ashram Report
8. Oasis: August 8 – 10
9. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
10. NextGen Ministry (Children/Youth)
11. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: August 4
12. Pastoral Care
13. Celebrate
14. Bereavement
15. Community Events
16. This Week @ BSBC
1. Blended Gathering with Traditional Worship Service: August 4
On Sunday, August 4, Brunswick Street Baptist Church will be hosting a Blended gathering with Traditional Worship service in the sanctuary at 10:30 am. This is where both our English and Mandarin Congregations come together for a special time of worship. Also on offer will be our KidzTown and Preschool ministries which will start at 10:45 am.
On this long weekend, Rev. Ross will be leading us in Communion, and we will hear a message from Dr. Keith Bodner. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
2. New Brunswick Day: Monday, August 5
Please note that our Church Offices will be closed on Monday, August 5. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 6 at 8:30 am.
3. We’re Hiring: Children’s Ministry Coordinator
CORRECTION NOTICE: Compensation is $20-$24/hour for 14hrs/week; range based on education and experience; hours negotiable at time of hiring.
POSITION OUTLINE
Join our Staff Team! We are currently searching for a passionate follower of Jesus who would like to join us in ministry and provide leadership in our children’s ministries (age Birth to Grade 5). The ideal candidate would bring a fresh vision to partner with us in a multi-generational approach to shepherding families both within our church and outwards into our community. This will be done in collaboration with BSBC staff and ministries, under the direction and support of BSBC’s Board of Deacons, Education Committee and NextGen Pastor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Committed to continued personal growth as a follower of Jesus
Post-secondary education an asset
Children’s ministry experience (volunteer or paid) required
High standard of excellence in communicating the Gospel
Grounded understanding of Scripture and the ability to apply it in our world today
Strong communication and time-management skills
Leadership and teamwork skills
Adhere to the Core Beliefs and Practices of BSBC, Church Covenant
Have a valid criminal record with vulnerable persons check.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Subject to change, the position responsibilities are listed below:
Weekly
Organize and stock snack and craft materials for preschool and elementary classes
Oversee Planning Centre Check-In process (ensure devices are in working order, properly stored, manage attendance records and gathering of family contact information)
Prepare weekly church hour programming
Wash cups, pitchers, and laundry; coordinate sanitization of preschool toys
Monthly
Maintain a balanced presence in our first floor (Birth-Age 4) and second floor (K-Grade 5) Sunday morning ministries. The Children’s coordinator will be on each floor at least once, no more than twice per month to allow regular attendance in BSBC service of their choice
Recruit, train and organize volunteers for ministries
Maintain the birthday calendar
Attend monthly Education Committee meeting
Quarterly
Change seasonal decorations, bulletin boards
Purchase needed toys and other resources
COMPENSATION
$20-24/hr for 14hrs/week; range based on education and experience; hours negotiable at time of hiring.
POSITION CLOSING
Flexible: open to applications until the position is filled.
TO APPLY
Please forward a resume and cover letter to Sheila Ross, Chair, Board of Deacons by email at sheilaeross@hotmail.com or send it to the church office at Brunswick Street Baptist Church, 161 York Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 3N8.
4. Celebrating Baptisms
5. Welcome, Connection & Prayer Cards
Over the last several months, we have noticed a number of new and returning faces in our congregations. Our Sanctuary Ushers and our Gym Greeting Team wanted to have something to hand out to folks to welcome them to our church that would perhaps provide a method to make deeper connections with our church family.
So, we came up with a revamped Welcome card! The new and improved cards provide information on how to Connect, Grow, Serve and Give. If you have a new address or telephone number or would like some information on programming or volunteering or have a prayer request, please fill out the tear-off portion at the bottom of the card and give it to your Greeter or place it in the Offering box.
To find one of these Welcome, Connection and Prayer Cards, please ask one of the Sanctuary Ushers or a member of the Gym Greeting Team or simply check the Welcome Tables in the vestibule, gym hallway or the Connections Center.
2. Youth Service Week Report: July 21 to 25
On Thursday, July 25th, we concluded our serving week, which was a wonderful opportunity for the youth to engage in meaningful service. Throughout the week, we volunteered at various places, including The Drive Clothing Bank, Greener Village Food Bank, Windsor Court Senior Home, Lungs Canada, Flores residence, Third Sunday Supper and in our church. It was a fulfilling week of serving both God and the community. A big thank you to all our hard-working youth and the leaders who served this week. Your work was meaningful and will have a lasting impact!
7.NS Ashram Report
Recently, we had a number of people from our church here at BSBC attend the Nova Scotian Christian Ashram held in Berwick, Nova Scotia from July 11-16.
At the Ashram, children experienced a great and God focussed kids’ program, and adults experienced some great teaching, meaningful worship times and spaces to go deeper, all outside in the beauty of God's creation. A retreat providing space to be, to worship, and to pray and to experience God's love and care in the face of all of life's busyness.
If you feel like you missed our, don't worry! The New Brunswick Christian Ashram is coming! Held on Thursday, August 8 - Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Beulah Camp and Conference Center, Browns Flat, New Brunswick, with the speakers being Gordon Thompson and Phyllis Nesbitt.
8. Oasis: August 8 – 10, 2024
Each year, the Baptist churches in Atlantic Canada send ‘delegates’ to OASIS, an annual gathering for worship, discipleship, and to consider how we share together in living out the love of Jesus “everywhere”.
Give a read:
Each August, we gather to deepen relationships, build community, learn tools for thriving in ministry, worship together, make decisions around budgets, and vision for the future.
Oasis is also a time to celebrate God’s faithfulness and our shared mission.
Over our three days together you’ll hear updates from our CBAC partner organizations; – Crandall University, Acadia Divinity College, Canadian Baptist Ministries and Atlantic Baptist Foundation. You’ll hear from speakers, worship bands and other gifted artists that will encourage and inspire you and your church to new heights. As you drive back to your churches after Oasis it is our prayer and hope that you are filled with inspiration, new friendships and joy leading into the fall season.
In 2024, it will be the 178th Annual gathering of our CBAC family. This year the Oasis Planning Team consists of CBAC Staff, Pastors and members from CBAC churches. If you have any questions, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at oasis@baptist-atlantic.ca. See you in August!
To be a delegate for BSBC, you must be a member of BSBC. Based on our membership, we can send 10 delegates and we have room for three more! Otherwise, you can attend OASIS as a guest – everything but vote on business. Are you interested in being one of our delegates to OASIS? We are able to provide a stipend of $200 to cover your registration and help with expenses. If you are able to attend, please contact Naomi in the church office (naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca) and she will complete your registration.
Have a look at all the details:
9. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
Our Young Adults ministry, Fresh Start, will meet on Tuesdays, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, on the 3rd floor of the Family Life Center. Come along for some fun, snacks and social time followed by a Bible study. We would love to see you there!
Please contact Pastor Ross ross@bsbc.nb.ca for details.
10. NextGen Ministry (Children & Youth)
Children @ BSBC
Biking Adventure for Kidz Ages 8 – 13: Wednesday, August 7th, 1 – 3:00 pm
Calling all kids 8 – 13 years old! On Wednesday, August 7th, join Ellie and Sam on a biking trek, biking from the church, across the Bill Thorpe walking bridge, along the northside trail and back to BSBC. This will be a fun time of gathering together for our kids, being active, outside, and fellowshipping together! Parents are welcome.
Youth @ BSBC
Read the New Testament in a Year Bible Plan:
Youth New Testament plan in 1 year, Monday to Friday, are reading through Luke chapters 19-23.
Coming up for Summer Youth Group: Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
August 1 – Geo Caching – Meet at BSBC
August 8 – Wilmot Park Games & Splash Pad
August 15 – Garrison Market Scavenger Hunt – Meet at BSBC
Summer Youth Group Geo Caching: Thursday, August 1, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
All youth grades 6 to 12, please join us on August 1 at 6:30 at the church for an evening of Geo Caching downtown! If you have a smartphone, please download the Geo Caching app beforehand and bring water, sunscreen, and walking shoes! If you need more information, please reach out to Ellie or Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Summer Youth Group Wilmot Park: Thursday, August 8, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Meet us at the church for 6:30 pm! We will be walking over to Wilmot Park for field games and cooling off on the splash pad. All those going into grade 6 to grade 12 are welcome.
Youth Serving Week Report: July 21 to 25
On Thursday, July 25th, we concluded our serving week, which was a wonderful opportunity for the youth to engage in meaningful service. Throughout the week, we volunteered at various places, including The Drive Clothing Bank, Greener Village Food Bank, Windsor Court Senior Home, Lungs Canada, Flores residence, Third Sunday Supper and in our church. It was a fulfilling week of serving both God and the community. A big thank you to all our hard-working youth and the leaders who served this week. Your work was meaningful and will have a lasting impact!
11. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: August 4
On Sunday, August 4, Brunswick Street Baptist Church will be hosting a Blended gathering with Traditional Worship service in the sanctuary at 10:30 am. This is where both our English and Mandarin Congregations come together for a special time of worship. Also on offer will be our KidzTown and Preschool ministries which will start at 10:45 am.
On this long weekend, Rev. Ross will be leading us in Communion, and we will hear a message from Dr. Keith Bodner. Of his sermon, he writes, “Most of us have a favorite kind of footwear in the months of July & August, and as our Summer Sizzle series continues, get ready to read a few passages from God's word where the main characters are asked to "remove their sandals"! We will look at three passages altogether this morning, and discover a powerful set of connections that help us understand how Jesus walks with us every day of the year!”
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am.
12. Pastoral Care
Your Deacons want to affirm that BSBC is equipped to provide Pastoral Care. We are grateful for the engagement of Rev. Ross and Pastor Nikki, and we are blessed to have additional support from Rev. Kevin Culberson, the Baptist Chaplin at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital and Doug McAllister, our Benevolent Coordinator and Senior’s Visitation Pastor.
Here are some suggested approaches:
Hospitalizations
• Your pastors will only know of hospitalizations if the church office or individual pastors are contacted directly
• We’d appreciate you notifying the office if you know of the hospitalization of a member of the BSBC family
Critical Incident
• If a pastor is needed in an emergency situation, between Monday to Friday, 8:30 am and 4 pm, please contact the church office
• Outside of office hours, please contact a pastor directly
Bereavement
• Rev. Ross and Rev. Kevin will be available to support families at a time of loss, to conduct funeral and committal services
• Contact the church office during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm
• Outside of office hours, please contact a pastor directly
• We have provided McAdams, Bishops, and York Funeral Homes with the contact information for both Rev. Ross and Rev. Kevin
• If you are not a member of a bereaved family but know of a death within the BSBC family, please contact the church office to make sure your pastors are aware of the need
Contact Details
Church Office
506-458-8348
naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca
bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca
Rev. Ross Watters
506-282-3443
ross@bsbc.nb.ca
Pastor Nikki Leftley
506-282-1075
nikki@bsbc.nb.ca
Doug McAllister
506-440-4023
doug.mcallister@bsbc.nb.ca
Please pray for our pastoral care team as they seek to partner with you in caring for the BSBC family.
Your Board of Deacons
13. Bereavement
Pat Stewart
On July 18, 2024 the death of Patricia Eleanor (Jones) Stewart, wife of Dr. John Benjamin Stewart occurred at the York Care Centre in Fredericton, New Brunswick. She was 77 years of age and had been in declining health for several years.
Pat engaged in church work both in Summerside and in Fredericton. More recently, she was an active member of the WMS group at Brunswick Street Baptist Church, the Deacons’ Board, Bible study groups, sewing for children in Venezuela, short-term mission trips to Rwanda and India, and a faithful attender at Sunday school and Sunday worship services.
A Celebration of Life was held at BSBC on Tuesday, July 23 at 2:00 pm.
Doug Simmons
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Douglas Simmons, who peacefully left us on July 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Born on September 7, 1941, in Summerside, PEI, Robert lived a full and cherished life of 82 years.
Doug was a long time adherent and member of BSBC.
A visitation in Fredericton, NB, was be held at McAdam's Funeral Home on Monday, July 22, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The visitation in PEI was held at the Davison Funeral Home in Kensington on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Davison Chapel on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:30 AM.
14. Community Events
The Christian Ashram
You have another opportunity to attend A Christian Ashram in the Maritimes this summer. The Christian Ashram is an interdenominational Christian family retreat.
This opportunity is the New Brunswick Christian Ashram to be held August 8-11, 2024, at Beulah Campground on the Saint John River located at Browns Flat, NB.
The Evangelist is The Rev. Gordon Thompson, retired Anglican minister who, in the past, has been the Evangelist at Christian Ashrams in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario. The Bible Teacher is The Rev. Dr. Phyllis M. Nesbitt. Phyllis was a nurse in New Brunswick before being ordained in the Congregational Christian Church in Canada in 1994. She has participated as the Bible Teacher at Christian Ashrams in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario.
The contacts from BSBC are Dale and Carol Bray at 506-455-3784. Brochures are available at the church office and through the website noted above.
15. This Week at BSBC
Wednesday, July 31
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Ensemble Rehearsals (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Rehearsal (Barnabas Center)
Thursday, August 1
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Gym/Main Kitchen)
7:00 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room/Kitchenette, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:00 Benevolent Ministries (By Appointment)
6:30 Summer Youth Group Geo Caching
Friday, August 2
9:00 Organ Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Gym Chair Setup (Gym)
7:00 Chinese Fellowship (Family Room and KidzTown, FLC)
Saturday, August 3
10:00 Gym Band Setup (Gym)
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, August 4
7:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:00 Asian Sunday School Class (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:30 Together in Prayer (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
10:30 Blended Worship Service in the Sanctuary (Sanctuary)
10:50 KidzTown & Preschool Classes (1st & 2nd Floor, FLC)
11:30 Library Open After Services (Connections Center)
12:00 Mandarin Fellowship and Choir (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Monday, August 5
NB Day (Church Offices Closed)
Tuesday, August 6
10:00 Pastoral/Planning Meeting (Admin Office)
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
1:30 Quilters for Missions (Quilting Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
7:00 Social Action Team Meeting (Watters Residence)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adults (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Social Action Team (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, August 7
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Ensemble Rehearsals (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Rehearsal (Barnabas Center)
