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In this issue:
Check out what’s happening the week of October 3 to 10, 2024!
1. Thanksgiving Sunday: No Sunday School
2. Thanksgiving Letter
3. Special Business Meeting: October 9
4. Mission Month in October
5. Fall Library Books
6. Trunk or Treat
7. Volunteer Opportunities
8. Fall Ministries
9. Harvest for the Hungry
10. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
11. NextGen Ministry (Children/Youth)
12. Refugee Update
13. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: October 6
14. Pastoral Care
15. Celebrate With Us
16. Bereavement
17. Community Events
18. This Week @ BSBC
1. Thanksgiving Sunday: No Sunday School
On Sunday, October 13th, there will be no Sunday School. Take this opportunity to enjoy some extra time with family and reflect on all the blessings you have to be thankful for. However, we will still have Preschool and KidzTown ministries during the service. We will resume Sunday School on October 20th.
2. Thanksgiving Letter
Fall / Thanksgiving Letter from the Pastor’s Office
Dear Church Family,
As we continue through the fall season and move towards Thanksgiving, I find myself constantly reminded of both God’s provision and the need to give thanks. Although intentionally stopping to give thanks can almost feel mechanical at times, I encourage you, no matter where you find yourself in life as you read this, to consider what you are thankful for. Interestingly though, even as followers of Jesus we can so often associate giving thanks only as a response to favorable circumstance. Our emotions and feelings instead can so often dictate our response to life and the experiences we have, and yet maturity generally tells us that as we grow in wisdom, our responses to situations should move to become more considered and value based than primarily emotional. However, so often these lessons and opportunities to grow in wisdom are only engaged with well, after having previously been unwise. As the Dutch Proverb tells us,
"Wisdom is a good purchase, though we pay dearly for it."
As many of us will know through poor decisions made previously, we do pay dearly so often to grow in wisdom. I am reminded of the amazing dream King Solomon had when God appeared to him and said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you” (1Kings 3 :5). Could you imagine that moment? So often I wonder what would I say? What would I ask for? Well, as the story unfolds, we see one of the best decisions of any King of Israel as Solomon responds:
“Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people,
too numerous to count or number. So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong.
For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” (1 Kings 3: 8 – 9)
Essentially Solomon’s request is to say, “God, for the role you have called me to, to do this well, I need wisdom! To be able to discern not by my own arrogance, intelligence, heart, belief or standards, but instead to humbly distinguish between right and wrong with God given wisdom!” We read God’s response to Solomon as the passage continues:
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, I will do what you have asked.
I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. (1 Kings 3: 10 – 12)
Isn’t it amazing that God wants us to be wise! He wants us to live His way and to love His way! We live in a hurting world. People are suffering. There are wars, poverty, isolation, loneliness and despair and they are not hard to find. There is insecurity and reasons for concern everywhere. Even here in Fredericton, we have addictions, homelessness, despair, isolation, fear, anger, brokenness and more. Life is difficult and hope can be hard to find for so many, even for those who call Jesus Saviour. And yet. Two beautiful words, aren’t they? And yet… And yet, Jesus is Saviour. And yet, there is hope. And yet, He still reigns. And yet, He is still at work. And yet, He is still God. And yet, He is not done! We still give thanks and live in gratitude for He is good, and He is here by His Spirit and will return. He is at work, we can still see His goodness everywhere! As Henry Ward Beecher, who was an American Congregationalist Minister said:
“The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!”
God is not hiding! In fact, we can see His mercies everywhere! The beauty of harvest and the fall season, the relationships we have and hold dear, the love we experience each day and the truth of His love for us and promise and reality of His presence. His Word to us and His presence with us, His creation around us and His Spirit within us. Sometimes though, to take hold of the new, we need to let go of something else. It is impossible to fully embrace a new thing God may be trying to do in our lives if our hands are closed, gripping tightly on to what used to be. Whether it be a past iteration of faith experience, a hurt that needs healing or a longing for our will to happen in a circumstance even over that of God’s will. We cannot experience freedom, healing or newness of life, if bitterness has taken hold. So, in wisdom and by His grace, the greatest cure to earthly bitterness and hopelessness is divine thankfulness. As preacher Nancy DeMoss stated:
“An evidence that our will has been broken is that we begin to thank God for that which once seemed so bitter, knowing that His will is good and that, in His time and in His way, He is able to make the most bitter waters sweet.”
So, I encourage you today, take time to be thankful intentionally! Reflect honestly on your life, the goodness of God you have seen and experienced. The struggles and hurts you may be carrying with you. Honestly and sincerely ask the Spirit of God, “where am I holding bitterness and how can I experience the sweetness of your presence and healing in such places?” Seek wisdom and live in gratitude for who God is and His love for you. Take inspiration from the beautiful words of Psalm 100 below and open yourself to a new thing the Spirit of God may be doing in your life and in our beautiful community at Brunswick Street Baptist Church.
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. (Psalm 100)
In gratitude to our Saviour and God I am praying for His grace to guide, His love to hold and His wisdom to lead, as we live in thankfulness for the most amazing love, given by the most amazing God, so we may experience the love of Jesus in our lives and respond by living it out everywhere.
Blessings of the season,
Rev. Ross Watters
3. Special Business Meeting: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00PM
At the request of the Board of Deacons, the moderator is calling for a Special Business Meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 9, at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary. The Search Committee will be presenting a candidate for the Senior/Lead Pastor role at Brunswick Street Baptist Church (BSBC). The candidate will then share their vision for BSBC, followed by a Q&A period. It is the intention of the Search Committee that those congregation members who are eligible may vote on the presented candidate as our Senior/Lead Pastor. All members of BSBC aged 16 and over, whether in-person or online, may vote on this candidate.
This meeting will also be available on Zoom. To attend this meeting via Zoom, please contact Naomi in the church office, naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca, for the Zoom link. The moderator and a scrutineer will be at BSBC on Thursday, October 10 to give you your secret ballot.
At the recommendation of the convention, Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC), the name of our candidate will be kept confidential until the Special Business Meeting.
Thank you,
Search Committee
4. Mission Month in October
This Sunday, we are officially entering our month dedicated to missions—local, national, and international!
As a missions committee, our objective is to remind everyone of the importance of joining God’s redemptive mission for all nations. We invite you to reflect on how God is calling each of us to participate—whether by going, giving, or praying. What a joy and an honor it is to walk with God, across the street and across the globe, to proclaim His name and share His goodness!
David Platt, a US-based pastor and author, put it beautifully:
"Is there anything greater than the representation and proclamation of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth?"
Brothers and sisters, let us enter this month not as spectators but as willing participants, ready to proclaim His name, eager to hear from God, and praying for Him to fill us with faith and boldness each day of our lives. Missions is central to God’s will for all of us and for His Church—otherwise, Jesus would not have chosen these words as His last before leaving the earth:
“All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Your BSBC Missions Committee
5. Fall Library Books
Come check out these kids’ books at the library to celebrate the coming of Fall!
6. Trunk or Treat
Date & Time:
Sunday, October 27, from 4–5 PM
We're excited to host our 4th Annual Trunk or Treat, and we'd love for you to join us! This fun community outreach event is open to everyone, so feel free to invite your friends, family, and neighbors—whether they’re part of our church or not!
Decorate Your Car:
We’re looking for volunteers to decorate their cars for the event! If you’d like to participate, please RSVP by Oct 15 by emailing Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca. She’s also happy to send decorating ideas if you need inspiration.
Candy, Treats, and Drinks:
Volunteers of all ages are welcome! If you’d like to donate candy, treats, or drinks, please drop them off at the church office by October 20. This event is a great opportunity to share joy with the community, so please spread the word!
Youth Volunteers:
We encourage all middle and high school students to get involved! You can dress up in costumes, help decorate cars, deliver candy and treats, and assist with leading games. It’s a fun way to give back and enjoy the event!
How to Get Involved:
To RSVP your car, donate treats, or register youth volunteers, contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Thank you for helping make this event a success! We can’t wait to see you there!
7. Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers Needed for Third Floor Renovations: Oct 15, 6:30pm
We’re looking for some helping hands to assist Pastor Nikki and the young adults in transforming the third-floor space for our youth and young adult ministries.
On the evening of October 15th, we’ll be rearranging furniture and games, assembling new pieces, and installing and designing new cork boards. Many volunteers are needed—many hands make light work!
If you’re available to help, please email Pastor Nikki. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Senior Residence Services
We are looking for volunteers to help with church services at our senior residences.
If you love to sing or play a musical instrument, we need you! Volunteering once a month or even once every two months would be a wonderful blessing to this ministry and our seniors.
For more information, including schedules, locations, and times, please contact Doug McAllister, our Senior's Visitation Pastor, at the church or by email at doug.mcallister@bsbc.nb.ca.
Fall Security
Hello BSBC Family,
We are looking for volunteers who can commit to security one night a month, particularly on the third Tuesday from 6-9pm. We are also looking for spare volunteers who are willing to fill in for someone occasionally. If you are willing, please contact Dwight Colwell via email colwelldwight@gmail.com.
Third Sunday Supper
Our Third Sunday Suppers are going strong with at least 50 guests at each meal. To continue with this successful ministry, we need your help! Would you be willing to prepare a meal for our guests sometime in the new year? It can be as simple as you wish to make it. For ideas or if you have any questions, please contact me and I would be happy to help. Thank you!
Blessings,
Judy Thompson
506-238-9903
judypaul1088@gmail.com
9. Fall Ministries
Quilter’s Meeting: Tuesdays
Join us every Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the Quilting Room for a time of creativity, fellowship, and purpose as we quilt for missions!
On the 4th Tuesday of each month, we gather a little earlier for our Quilters Lunch Meeting at 12:15 pm — a great time to connect, share a meal, and enjoy each other’s company before we get to work.
Whether you’re an experienced quilter or just starting, we’d love to have you with us!
If you have any questions, please contact Mary McMulkin mlmulkin@gmail.com.
DivorceCare: Tuesdays
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.
Sanctuary Choir: Wednesdays
The Sanctuary Choir will hold rehearsals on Wednesdays 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!
Scouts: Wednesdays
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.
If there are any questions, please contact Dale Wilson at wilsondaletreefarm@gmail.com.
Adult Bible Study: Thursdays
Join us Thursday, October 3rd at 1:30 pm in the Board Room on the 3rd floor for an engaging and thoughtful study of God's Word.
This fall, we will meet every Thursday and dive into 1 Corinthians, where the apostle Paul offers practical guidance for Christian living in a city filled with pagan influences. The challenges faced by the early believers — especially in resisting worldliness — are just as relevant today. Together, we’ll explore how Paul’s teachings can help us navigate similar struggles in our own lives.
We would love for you to join us for this meaningful time of study and fellowship!
If you have any questions, please contact Mary McMulkin mlmulkin@gmail.com.
Griefshare: Thursdays
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 on Thursdays from 7-9 pm for 14 weeks. Please call 458-8348 for information and to register.
9. Harvest For the Hungry
Did you know that New Brunswick has the second highest rate of food insecurity in Canada? Our local food bank, Greener Village, reports that they hand out over 2100 food boxes to families each month. That’s a lot of need! It’s that time again when your Social Action Team invites the church family to bring non-perishable food and household items as part of our “Harvest for the Hungry” event.
These items will be divided between our New Life Ministry (supporting families who struggle to ‘make ends meet’) and the Greener Village Fredericton Food Bank. The food collected makes a positive impact on families with great need and is a sign, we pray, of God’s love and His provision through His Church.
Here are the specific requests from our New Life Ministry:
• Spaghetti sauce
• Spaghetti noodles
• Soup
• Canned vegetables
• Canned meat
• Cereal
• Kraft dinner
• Rice
• Packaged items for kid’s lunches
• Toilet Paper
We invite you to do a little shopping and then bring your ‘harvest’ to the Connections Centre (on or before Thanksgiving Sunday) where it will be collected and ultimately distributed. Or you can make a financial donation to the project by simply designating your gift to “Harvest for the Hungry." Following Thanksgiving, we’ll divide these gifts between New Life and Greener Village.
Hebrews 13:16 reminds us to share with those in need as these sacrifices are pleasing to God. Thank you for giving to our “harvest” for His glory!
10. 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.
11. NextGen Ministry (Children & Youth)
CHILDREN @ BSBC:
Scouts K - Grade 12: Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:00 pm
BSBC offers a scouting program for boys from kindergarten to grade 5. Outdoor adventures, fun activities, and community service projects teach boys how to live the great commission to love God and our neighbor. Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Sunday School: Sundays 9:30 – 10:15 am
Sunday School is officially back! 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 am. For parents and adults, join us for tea, coffee and fellowship in the Connection Center and family room during this time.
YOUTH @ BSBC
Read the New Testament in a Year Bible Plan:
Our youth are reading through the New Testament in one year. This Monday to Friday, we are reading through Titus 1-3, 1 John 1-2.
Youth Sunday School Bible Study: Sunday Mornings 9:30 – 10:15 am
Sunday School Bible Study is a place for our youth to dig into the Bible with some great leaders, ask questions, and grow in their faith. All youth grades 6 to 12 are welcome to join us for Sunday school on the third floor of the Family Life Centre from 9:30 -10:15 am.
Youth Group: Sunday, 6:30 – 8:00 pm with optional hangout to 8:30 pm
Join us on Sunday evening for Youth Group! We will be having Friendsgiving! All youth are invited to join, please if you are able bring something for the group to share. We will be eating together, playing games, and having a great time of fellowship together.
Fredericton Youth Rally: Oct 18 at Smythe Street Church
The Fredericton Youth Rally is just around the corner! This exciting event brings together multiple churches from the Fredericton area. Last year, over 500 people gathered for a powerful pre-rally and worship experience. You won’t want to miss it! If your youth would like to attend, please RSVP with Pastor Nikki. The cost is $10, which can be paid via e-transfer to the church or sent with your student. Be sure to let Pastor Nikki know how you'll be paying when you RSVP.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Pre-Rally (6:00–7:00 PM) — Enjoy outdoor games, a bouncy castle, and plenty of snacks like popcorn, snow cones, French fries, specialty lemonade, cotton candy, and more!
At 7:00–8:30 PM, we’ll gather at Smythe for a powerful worship session featuring front games (with a chance to win a big prize!), uplifting worship, and an inspiring speaker.
Don’t forget to RSVP with Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca by October 11. We’re excited to come together and witness the unity of churches across Fredericton!
Youth Group Events coming up:
October 6: 6:30 – 8:00 pm Youth Group
Friendsgiving Potluck
October 13: No Youth Group
No Youth Group, Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy the family time!
October 16: 6:30 – 8:00
Leadership & Discipleship Training Starts!
October 18: 6:30 – 9:00 pm FYR
Join us on October 18th for the Fredericton Youth Rally at Smythe Church! Register with Pastor Nikki by Oct 11, so she knows you are coming! Cost $10 per student.
October 23: 6:30 – 8:00
Leadership & Discipleship Training
October 27:
10:30 Greenhouse Service
4:00 – 5:00 pm Trunk or Treat
5:30 – 7:00 pm Youth Group Halloween Party
October 30: 6:30 – 8:00
Leadership & Discipleship Training
Leadership & Discipleship Training: Starting October 16, 6:45 – 8:00 pm
We’re starting leadership and discipleship training on Wednesdays from 6:45 – 8:00 pm. This program will focus on developing leadership skills and putting them into practice. Youth will have the opportunity to brainstorm ideas that impact our ministry, from topics of interest to event planning. If you’d like to learn more or join, please contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Greenhouse Band Practice: Coming Soon
Greenhouse band practice will begin later this year due to ongoing construction on the third floor. More details will be shared soon!
12. Refugee Update
Since my last update in July, the BSBC refugee fund has received an additional $2,100. As of early September, our fund stands at $20,992.44, up from $18,727 in July.
For those who missed the summer update, following a vote during a business meeting, I applied in July 2023 for BSBC to sponsor and support a refugee family of six. Due to privacy concerns, the family has requested that their names not be shared. This family, originally from Syria, is currently living as refugees in Lebanon. We connected with them through relatives here in Fredericton, who were befriended by Rachel Nesbitt, a former member of our congregation.
To support this family for their first year in Canada, we estimate we will need to raise $45,000, though we recognize that costs are rising each year. The refugee fund grows through designated donations from our congregation. You can contribute by specifying "Refugee Fund" on your offering envelope or in the comment line of your e-Transfer.
We still have a significant way to go to reach our goal, and we hope to see the paperwork approved soon so this family can begin their new life in Fredericton. Once approved, we will likely receive less than a month's notice of their arrival. Please consider setting up a regular donation to the BSBC refugee fund to help us reach our target.
I will continue to provide updates on the Refugee Fund and our sponsorship progress monthly. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at adrianandmartina@gmail.com.
Thank you for your continued support!
Martina Verboom
Refugee Liaison, Social Action Team
13. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: October 6
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 Laura McGuire and the Sanctuary Choir.
Scott Myles will be preaching in the Gym and Sanctuary. Of his sermon, he writes, You might be asking, "Missions Month—what does this have to do with me?" Perhaps you're thinking, "I live in Fredericton, I only attend church once a week. How is this month relevant to me? Doesn’t God just want me to pray for missionaries and support them financially?"
If these questions have crossed your mind, I encourage you to join us for this week's service. I have the privilege of opening God's Word with you as we explore the role of Christians as missionaries in a secular culture, drawing from the rich passage in 2 Kings 5:1-19.”
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am.
14. 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
Parish Nurses
The parish nursing ministry is intended to support and strengthen the spiritual, physical and emotional well-being of individuals, families, and the congregation at BSBC. Roz Thompson and Cheryl Gibson, your parish nurses, collaborate with members of the pastoral team promoting health and faith, to facilitate the healing of the body, mind, and spirit. The parish nurses are available to provide prayer and support for physical, mental, and spiritual health challenges.
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
506-282-0928
doug.mcallister@bsbc.nb.ca
Roz Thompson, Parish Nurse
506-457-2787
tawsky@gmail.com
Cheryl Gibson, Parish Nurse
506-454-6657
Cheryl.gibson@unb.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
15. Celebrate With Us
The wedding of Sandy Clark, daughter of David & Alfie Clark, and Michael Brown will take place at BSBC on Friday, October 4 at 3:45 pm. All are welcome to attend.
16. Bereavement
Ethel Saunders
Ethel Gertrude Saunders, wife of the late Reid Saunders, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, surrounded by family. Born on May 19, 1926, in Salisbury, New Brunswick, to the late Walter and Winifred Burnham, Ethel lived a full and active life, moving across Canada and Germany with her husband during his 30 years of service with the Canadian Armed Forces. She raised two children while Reid served as a peacekeeper and later settled in Fredericton, where she managed Courier Cards and volunteered at the local hospital gift shop. A dedicated member of Christ Church Cathedral, Ethel was known for her resilience, grace, and steadfast care for her family, including her daughters Pamela Miller (David) and Gywn Schellenberg (David), five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother, Fenwick Burnham. A memorial service will be held at York Funeral Home on Saturday, October 12, 2024, with interment at Fairhaven Cemetery at a later date. The family expresses deep gratitude to Ethel’s caregivers and invites remembrances to be made to a charity of choice.
17. Community Events
Marysville United Church Cold Salad Plate Take Out: October 4
When: Friday, October 4th, 2024
Where: Marysville United Church, 351 Canada Street
Price: $15.00
Time: Pick up 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Phone: (506) 450-3082
The Full Colors of the Organ: October 4th
Join us on October 4th at 7 pm for a farewell organ recital by Dr. Sharon Pond at St. Paul's United Church. This event celebrates the church and its beautiful Casavant organ, with a selection of crowd-favorite music and some special surprises.
Everyone is welcome! There will be a reception afterward, and donations for the Food Bank will be accepted.
Area Wide Concert of Prayer inYork Association: October 6
Several churches are coming together on Sunday, October 6th at 6:30 pm at Burtts Corner Baptist for a special evening of prayer and worship focused on revival in our region. We invite representatives from more congregations to join us as we seek God for renewal in our community.
Green Hill Lake Fall Mission Work Camp: October 7-19
Choose a day that works best for you! Call Stephen at (506)999-2267, or email: stephen@greenhill.ca to book your day. We’re looking forward to wrapping up some necessary pre-winter projects around the campsite. It’s a beautiful time of the year at camp - and the fellowship is always terrific! Your camp needs help to be ready for the coming winter season.
18. This Week at BSBC
Thursday, October 3
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)
9:30 New Life (3rd Floor Classroom)
12:00 Clark/Brown Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
1:30 Adult Bible Study (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Ladies Bible Study (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 GriefShare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Friday, October 4
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Clark/Brown Wedding (Sanctuary, Gym, Main Kitchen, Gym Building, Family Room, 1st Floor, Family Life Center)
3:45 Clark/Brown Wedding (Sanctuary)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Family Room, KidzTown, FLC)
Saturday, October 5
10:00 Gym Band Set-Up (Gym)
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, October 6
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)
9:30 Coffee Time (Connection Center)
9:30 Pre-School Sunday School (Ages 3-4)(Nursery, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:30 KidzTown Sunday School (Classrooms, 2nd Floor, FLC)
9:30 Youth Sunday School (Classrooms, 3rd Floor, FLC)
10:30 Gym Worship Service (Gym)
10:30 Mandarin Worship Service (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
10:30 Sanctuary Worship Service (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)
6:30 Youth Group (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Monday, October 7
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 Right to Life (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Social Action Team (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, October 8
10:00 Pastoral/Planning Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
11:15 Full Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
1:30 Quilters For Missions (Quilting Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
5:30 Worship Leadership Meeting (Choir Roon, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
6:30 Music Rehearsal (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
6:30 Divorce Care (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adults (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, October 9
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:15 Church Family Potluck (Gym, Main Kitchen, Gym Building)
6:30 Board of Deacons (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Special Business Meeting (Sanctuary)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Rehearsal (Barnabas Center)
Thursday, October 10
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Main Kitchen/Gym/Sanctuary)
7:00 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room and Kitchenette, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:00 Benevolent Ministries (By Appointment)
9:30 New Life Women’s Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Adult Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Ladies Bible Study (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
6:00 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
7:00 GriefShare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
