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In this issue:
Check out what’s happening the week of September 5 to 12, 2024!
1. New Publishing Schedule for Newsletter
2. Sunday School Kick-Off: September 15
3. Volunteers Needed for Fall Security
4. Celebrating Killarney Lake Baptisms
5. Fall Ministries
6. Pastoral Search Committee Prayer Guide
7. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
8. NextGen Ministry (Children/Youth)
9. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: September 8
10. Pastoral Care
11. Community Events
12. This Week @ BSBC
1. New Publishing Schedule for newsletter
We’re thrilled to announce that Ellie will be continuing with us this year as our Administrative and Social Media Assistant!
Ellie, who is also a full-time student, will be working with us from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To accommodate her schedule, please note that the Newsletter will now be sent out on Thursdays instead of Wednesdays.
A big thank you to Ellie for stepping into this role!
Blessings,
Your Board of Management
2. Sunday School Kick-Off: September 15
On September 15 Sunday School begins! This is a time of learning for our children and youth. It gives our Pre-K to Grade 12 students age specific teaching about the gospel. Sunday School will take place from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. For parents and adults there is a tea and coffee time during Sunday School in the Connection Center and family room.
We welcome you to join and have a time of fellowship before the service!
3. Volunteers Needed for Fall Security
Hello BSBC Family,
We are looking for volunteers who can commit to security one night a month from 6-9pm. If you are willing, please contact Dwight Colwell via email colwelldwight@gmail.com.
4. Celebrating Killarney Lake Baptisms
On Sunday September 1st, after our blended morning worship service together in the Sanctuary, we had a great celebration at Killarney Lake!
After Church, we gathered at the beach at Killarney Lake in the rain to start with, for a great worship time together lead by Mike Bravener, followed by 5 baptisms in the Lake!
We had Chengyi Qu, Barbara Wright, Sunyoung Lee, Angus Patterson and Chloe McKellar take the step of baptism in their faith journeys cheered on and celebrated by their church family.
It was a beautiful celebration where we truly experienced God’s grace in the lives of these wonderful people and also in our surroundings. We arrived to some pretty heavy rain, had our worship time together in light rain as it eased off and then baptised people in the sun!
It was a beautiful and Spirit-filled occasion and thank you to all who came along to make it such a special day!
5. Fall Ministries
Sanctuary Choir: September 4
The Sanctuary Choir will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 6:30pm in the Choir Room. All who enjoy singing (age 12 - senior adult) are encouraged to be part of this Music Ministry in our church. New members are very welcome to join us! If you are new to choral singing and would like to give it a try, please join us any Wednesday throughout September! Please speak to David Steeves or Gloria Tranquilla if you have questions!
Greif Share: September 5
If you are suffering the loss of a loved one, GriefShare, a Christian-based video-discussion support group, is being offered in the Family Room of the Family Life Center at Brunswick Street Baptist Church starting Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 7-9 pm for 14 weeks. Please call 458-8348 for information and to register.
WMS Monthly Meeting: September 9
The Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) of Brunswick Street Baptist Church would like to invite all ladies to join us on Monday, September 9 at 1:00 pm for a potluck in the gym.
Pastor Nicki will share about her experience at Oasis. All ladies are welcome – we look forward to seeing you there!
BPSA Scouts: September 11
BSBC offers a scouting program for boys from kindergarten through high school, featuring outdoor adventures, fun activities, and community service projects. This program aims to teach boys how to live out the great commission by loving God and our neighbors.
Scout meetings will be held weekly on Wednesdays in the church gym. Otters, for boys aged 5 to 7, and Timber Wolves, for boys aged 8 to 10, will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. On that night, registration will take place in the foyer near the gym. Registration forms will be available, and we will be ready to collect the $40 registration fee.
Woodsmen, for boys aged 11 and up, will also register on September 11, 2024, but their meetings will begin the following week.
If there are any questions, please contact Dale Wilson at wilsondaletreefarm@gmail.com.
55+ Luncheon: September 16
Formerly known as Seniors Luncheon, the 55+ Luncheon meets on the third Monday of the month from September to May, unless it conflicts with special events. Our target group is our church family and their friends in the 55+ age grouping. We have a time of fellowship, a meal prepared on site, light entertainment and a short devotional. Our Kitchen Crew meet from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm in the Main Kitchen, and our guests meet from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm in the gym.
We are excited to announce that our first luncheon date is Monday, September 16th. We look forward to seeing you there!
Divorce Care: September 17
If you are going through marital separation, long term relationship break-up or divorce, or know someone who is going through that same traumatic life event, please come to DivorceCare, or invite the individual to consider joining our 13-week DivorceCare program, a ministry which will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Room of Brunswick Street Baptist Church.
Each evening includes the presentation of videos with expert counsellors sharing insights on how to move from hurting to healing. In addition, supportive conversation provides encouragement to participants led by Gloria Tranquilla, Pauline Harvey, and Bryan McWilliam. Each session stands on its own so participants can join any week.
For more information, please contact facilitator, Gloria Tranquilla at momsplace70@hotmail.com or call the church office at 458-8348. You can also register online using the link below.
Muffin Ministry
On behalf of our brothers and sisters who make a weekly evening trek around the city to visit those sleeping rough, and the members of your Social Action Team, thank you ‘muffin makers’ for your faithfulness serving in this way.
Our schedule is open from now until the end of 2024. We require 3 dozen muffins each week. If you are able to help in this way, please place 12 muffins, individually wrapped, in a large zipper locked bag, and label the bag “Street Ministry”. Don’t forget to include your name and the delivery date for which you signed up. You can place the labeled muffins in the upright freezer in the main kitchen.
Please click the link below or call the church office (506-458-8348) and our admin team will be pleased to do the online registration for you. Jesus spoke of offering cups of cold water in his name. Muffins, we believe, offer the same opportunity to bless others for him.
6. Pastoral Search Committee Prayer Guide, Week 4
The Pastoral Search Committee is so grateful for your prayers these last 3 weeks. We have each sensed God's protection, sought his wisdom, and relished our time together and separately in prayer over our church.
This past Sunday was such a beautiful reminder of how joyous it is to come together in one space and worship, to hear God's Word, and gather around the Lord's table. With churches near and far closing their doors, it was a rich blessing to have left BSBC, who's morning service was full of life.
Please continue to pray for our church: it's members, adherents and guests, that BSBC will be filled with a unifying spirit, ready for the mission God is preparing us for. Please pray for our Search Committee: that as we continue working towards calling a Senior/Lead Pastor, that God's wisdom would speak into our decisions and be protected from the evil one. Please pray for our current staff: that their hearts and minds would be ready for the harvest we feel God is preparing in the fields of Fredericton for.
On behalf of the Search Committee,
Greg Keezer
7. 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.
8. NextGen Ministry (Children & Youth)
Children @ BSBC:
Scouts (K - Grade 12): Our scouting program for boys from kindergarten to high school begins on Wednesday, September 11th, with meetings every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Join us for outdoor adventures, fun activities, and community service projects that teach boys how to live out the great commission by loving God and our neighbors. Come on September 11th to register and learn more.
Hands-In Ministry: Calling all elementary-aged girls to join us on Wednesday, September 18th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for our monthly Hands-In girls' ministry. Enjoy fun, crafts, games, friendships, and learning about Jesus. If you are interested in this program, please contact Allie at ali.dee@rogers.com for more information.
Sunday School: Sunday School begins on Sunday, September 15th from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. This program provides age-specific teaching about the gospel for children and youth from Pre-K to Grade 12. During Sunday School, parents and adults are invited to enjoy tea and coffee in the Connection Center and family room.
Youth @ BSBC:
Youth Sunday School Bible Study: Starting Sunday, September 15th, youth are invited to join us from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. for Bible study. This is an opportunity to delve into the Bible with experienced leaders, ask questions, and grow in faith. All are welcome.
Youth Group: Our fall youth group kicks off on Sunday, September 15th. Middle school and high school students are invited to join us for an exciting start to the season. More information will be provided soon!
Leadership & Discipleship Training: We will soon begin weekly leadership and discipleship training on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. This program will focus on leadership development and practical application. We invite youth to help generate and implement ideas to enhance our youth ministries, such as topics of interest, creating a youth group playlist, planning games/events, and more. For more details, please contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca. Stay tuned for the official start date!
Read the New Testament in a Year Bible Plan:
Youth New Testament plan in 1 year, Monday to Friday, are reading through 2 Corinthians 4-8.
9. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: September 8
This Sunday, the worship team in the gym will be led by Greg Keezer. In the sanctuary the worship team will be led by Gloria Tranquilla and David Steeves, with special music from the Sanctuary Choir.
Pastor Ross will be preaching in the gym. Of his sermon, he writes, “Have you ever thought life is unfair? This Sunday we will look at Matthew 20: 1 - 16 - The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard , to explore how God treats us. Is the treatment we receive fair? What is our response to God’s generosity? To quote the Christian band Reliant K, "The beauty of grace is that it makes life not fair."
Dr. Keith will be preaching in the Sanctuary. Of his sermon titled, Gradual Ascent, he writes, “As the month of August 2024 was fading on the horizon, our last message both wrapped up our informal “Summer Sizzle” series and introduced our exciting subject for the fall season: the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. Last time we introduced the book of Matthew and noticed that the first Gospel emphasizes how Jesus retraces the steps of the people of God in the days of the Exodus: Jesus is rescued from the genocide of tyrant, is brought (into and) out of the land of Egypt, travels through the waters of chaos, and endures temptation in the wilderness. These powerful points of correspondence illustrate that Jesus is leading us all in a new exodus journey: bringing us out of slavery and toward the promised land. This Sunday we will further observe how Jesus leads us to a mountain, a new Mount Sinai, to hear the revelation of God that can change our lives as we arrive at Matthew 5 and hear the greatest of all messages, one that begins with the ineffable word “Blessed”!”
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am.
10. 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, sanctuary Ministry Coordinator and 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
11. Community Events
St. Theresa’s Catholic Church: Twilight Retreat
St. Theresa’s Catholic Women’s League in Fredericton, NB is hosting a Twilight Retreat on Monday, September 9, 2024. The event will take place from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the Church Hall at St. Theresa’s Church, located at 1 William Street.
Here’s the schedule for the evening:
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM: First session
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM: Potluck supper
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM: Second session
8:00 PM: End of the retreat
Please register by 4:15 PM.
Jim Anderson, the Director of Missionary Discipleship Formation for the Diocese of Saint John, will be our facilitator.
Everyone is welcome—men and women alike.
Thank you!
Forest Hill United Church: Floor Curling
Victorious Festival
Victorious Festival promises to be an evening of inspiring worship, headlined by a stellar lineup of special guests. Expect a powerful worship experience featuring CeCe Winans, Danny Gokey, Brooke Nicholls, Martine Kelsey, and One8tea, along with a message of hope from Will Graham. The event will take place on Saturday, September 21 at 6 p.m. at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, NB.
To purchase a ticket, follow the link below.
S.T.A.R.S Children Gala
Dear Friend,
Join us at the Fredericton Convention Centre on Friday, September 27th at 5:30 PM for the S.T.A.R.S. for Children Gala. This event is a fundraiser to develop resources for children who have experienced emotional trauma. Let's come together to make a difference in their lives!
Includes: Gourmet Dinner, Silent Auction and Auction, Guest Speaker Theoren Fleury.
About Theoren Fleury:
Former NHL All Star, Stanley Cup Winner and Olympic Gold Medalist, Two-time best author of "Playing With Fire" and "Conversations With a Rattlesnake". He has been awarded the Canadian Humanitarian Award, The Queen Jubilee Medallion, he is Honorary Chief and recipient of the Aboriginal Inspired Award, Awarded with an honorary doctorate in Science from University of Guelph-Humber for outstanding contributions to the Mental Health of Canadians and a second doctorate in Law from Brandon University in recognition for his contributions combating child sexual abuse and for his outstanding efforts to promote healing and recovery. His book is used in 7 universities as a tool in studying Attachment Disorder. He will be speaking about his journey though trauma.
Some of our Auction items are : Authentic autographed framed photo of Taylor Swift, Trip to Wales, Trip to Iceland, US Open Tennis Finals, NCAA Final Four Finale and Cordon Bleu Experience in Paris.
For more information about S.T.A.R.S. Children's Home, go to our website : starschildrenshome.ca
Don't miss out on this opportunity to support a great cause. Buy your tickets now and be a part of something truly meaningful.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,
NewLife Options Inc.
12. This Week at BSBC
Thursday, September 5
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Gym/Main Kitchen)
7:00 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room/Kitchenette, 1st Floor, FLC)
11:30 New Life (3rd Floor Classroom)
6:00 GriefShare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Friday, September 6
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Family room, KidzTown, FLC)
Saturday, September 7
10:00 Gym Band Set-Up (Gym)
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, September 8
7:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
8:00 Church Family BBQ (Main Kitchen, Gym Building, Barnabas Center)
9:00 Asian Sunday School Class (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:30 Together in Prayer (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
10:30 Gym Worship Service (Gym)
10:30 Sanctuary Worship Service (Sanctuary)
10:30 Mandarin Worship Service (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
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, September 9
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
1:30 WMS Monthly Meeting (Gym, Main Kitchen)
1:30 Right to Life (Board Room, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Education Committee (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, September 10
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)
6:00 L’Arche Board Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Foor, Gym Building)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adults (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, September 11
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Youth band Practice (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsals (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Rehearsal (Barnabas Center)
Thursday, September 12
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Main Kitchen/Gym/Sanctuary)
7:00 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room and Kitchenette, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:30 New Life Women’s Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:00 GriefShare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
