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In this issue:
Check out what’s happening the week of April 9 to 16, 2025!
1. Easter Letter from the Pastor’s Office
2. Easter Services and Events
3. Special Business Meeting: April 13
4. Easter Flowers
5. A Time to Pray – A Season of Lent
6. Good Friday Combined Choir
7. Praying for a Move of God in Quebec
8. East Coast Brass: April 12
9. WMS Monthly Meeting: April 14
10. Curious Verses Bible Study: Final Class April 16
11. Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic: Tuesday Afternoons
12. Adult Bible Studies
13. OneCon Registrations
14. NextGen Ministry (Children/Youth)
15. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
16. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: April 13
17. Pastoral Care
18. Joy FM Impact Partners Program
19. Bereavements
20. Community Events
21. This Week @ BSBC
1. Easter Letter from the Pastor’s Office
Dear Family,
A real theme for our family at Brunswick Street Baptist Church this year has been hope. As well as being the core verse for the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada’s vision, a verse I have also cited often this last year has been Romans 15:13, which is:
‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace
as you trust in him, so that you may overflow
with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.’
I continue to find myself captivated by this verse. Recently, I have found myself reflecting on the word ‘overflow’. It’s interesting to me how the preface ‘over’ is so often associated with difficulties we face in life. Overwhelmed, overworked, overburdened, overtired, overstimulated, overloaded, overthinking… what if as followers of Jesus in a time where people can feel overcome with all the ‘overs’ of life, what if we could live in a place of ‘overflow’?
As we continue to move towards Easter, this time of great hope, words from Max Lucado’s book ‘Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God’ have been sticking with me.
“We are building our lives on the promises of God. Because his Word is unbreakable, our hope is unshakable. We do not stand on the problems of life or the pain in life. We stand on the great and precious promises of God.” “The question is not, will God keep his promises, but will we build our lives upon them?”
God has so much to say about hope and our identity. Hope of a life in all its fullness, of the presence of our God with us by the power of the Holy Spirit, day by day, plans to give us a hope and a future. We are given a new identity, adopted into His family, we have our sin wiped clean and are given a way back to God! In fact, as we are told in John 6:40:
"For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day."
Everyone. God’s will is for everyone. We are left with an amazing and enduring hope in all circumstances for all people. As followers of Jesus, we have a powerful, yet personal God who not only walks with us all the days of our lives but can even carry us through the valley of the shadow of death. God being with us in every moment of life through the Holy Spirit within us is the living hope that is the greatest gift we could ever receive! As Max Lucado also shares:
“Because Jesus is human, he understands you.
Because he is divine, he can help you.
He is uniquely positioned to carry us home.”
Jesus’ love and grace in our life is enough! Enough for you, yesterday, today and forever. He understands us, loves us, is with us and for us. His grace is enough in every circumstance, the question is, do we truly believe this and live like it is true? Do we see our identity and value so entangled in our belonging to the family of God, or does our own opinion of self and perspective on hope still get in the way? Jesus even asks this very kind of question in the Gospel of John after declaring His power where he says in John 11:25 – 26:
"Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.
Do you believe this?'"
This commitment of God for us, despite our flaws and failures, our doubts and insecurities, our sin and living of life in the ‘overs’ is God’s grace given to us. God’s gift to us is not only life eternal, but His very presence with us now. Richard Rohr, the Catholic Priest, wrote a beautiful reflection on grace that I would like to share a section of, where he writes:
“The concept of grace is first called mercy, or ‘hesed’ in Hebrew: the ever-faithful, covenant-bound, infinite and eternal love of God. All God’s power for renewal and resurrection proceeds from this source, never from punishment. Jesus punishes nobody! I would go so far as to call grace the primary revelation of the entire Bible. If we miss this message, all the rest is distorted and even destructive. I cannot emphasize this strongly enough.”
As he says, if we miss that God is for everyone, that God loves everyone and that His grace is for the entire World, all creation, if we miss that Jesus is not for punishment but instead for the love and redemption of all and consequently gives this wonderful grace and love to everyone then as we have seen many times throughout history, the Bible can be used destructively for division or to support personal agendas rather than as a value system on how live in grace and love of all God has created.
Jesus is Good News for everybody, always! In the middle of the chaos and questions that this world and life poses, it might be the better weather, but the song ‘Three Little Birds’ by Bob Marley keeps going round my head. “Don’t worry about a thing, ‘cause every little thing is gonna be alright’. In a sense, that is what we can have hope in because of Jesus, and this hope can live in us by the power of the Spirit. In the end, everything will be all right. History is set on an inherently positive and hopeful tangent, because of the resurrection we have hope and truly can believe eventually that, ‘Every little thing is gonna be alright!’ You cannot quell the Good News! As author Clarence W. Hall says:
“The resurrection of Jesus changes the face of death for all His people. Death is no longer a prison, but a passage into God’s presence. Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there. You can nail it to a cross, wrap it in winding sheets and shut it up in a tomb, but it will rise!”
May this hope that rises in all circumstances even in the face of death both define your Easter and your life as we continue to hope in the resurrection and the life we are given in Jesus and live by the Spirit.
Blessings of this special, wonderful and hopeful season,
Rev. Ross Watters
Lead Pastor
2. Easter Services and Events
East Coast Brass Concert
Saturday, April 12 | 3:00 – 4:30 pm | Sanctuary
Easter calls for a celebration! Since we were not able to secure Gabriel and his trumpet, we will have as our special guests East Coast Brass. Join us in-person on April 12 at 3:00 pm for a concert of exciting music for brass. Spanning many styles — there will be something for everyone. The offering goes to these talented musicians.
Palm Sunday Worship Services
Sunday, April 13 | 10:30 am | Contemporary, Traditional, and Mandarin
Join us in one of our Palm Sunday worship services as we continue to prepare for Easter. We recall the story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, greeted by people waving palm branches to celebrate the arrival of the King. It is a reminder to welcome Jesus into our hearts and to be willing to follow him afresh this season.
A Palm Sunday Evening Service of Music for Holy Week “Here is Love”
Sunday, April 13 | 6:30 pm | Sanctuary
You are invited to attend an evening service of music for Holy Week on Palm Sunday at Brunswick Street Baptist Church. The Sanctuary Choir will be joined by several soloists, vocal ensembles and instrumentalists to offer a time of worship focused on the theme "Here Is Love". The events of Holy Week will be recounted in musical selections, scripture readings and congregational singing. Please plan to join us. A free will offering will be received.
Maundy Thursday Worship Service
Thursday, April 17 | 6:30 pm | Sanctuary
Jesus gathered with his disciples in the upper room and gave them a new covenant “in His blood”. Knowing that we would need to be reminded of what he did for us, he used bread and wine so that we could actually hold these symbols of grace in our own hands. The Maundy Thursday service will be held in the sanctuary, hosted by Rev. Kevin Culberson. After the service of the Lord’s Table, we’ll hear the events that unfolded in Jesus’ life between the upper room and the cross. This will leave our hearts prepared to gather at Calvary.
Good Friday Worship Service with Grace Memorial and Faith Baptist Churches
Friday, April 18 | 10:30 am | BSBC Sanctuary
A Good Friday shared community worship service with BSBC, Faith Baptist, and Grace Memorial, will be hosted by BSBC. We will have a combined choir, contemporary worship and messages from Pastor Larry Matthews, Pastor Peter Lohnes and Pastor Ross Watters as we come together to remember the sacrifice God made on our behalf and the impact of Jesus sacrifice on our life today. On Good Friday we remember that, God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn its people. He sent him to save them! John 3:16-17. Join us as we celebrate this Good News!
Easter Sunday Worship Services
Sunday, April 20 | 10:30 am | Contemporary, Traditional, and Mandarin
Join us in one of our Easter Sunday worship services as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. We will remember and celebrate the significance of Jesus conquering death and giving the opportunity of restoration between anyone and God. Imagine someone providing you with the greatest gift possible at absolutely no cost to you. Sound too good to be true? Come along and celebrate the reality of this gift with us!
Easter Giving Goal
Please consider making a special Easter financial gift this year as part of your celebration of the Lord's goodness. Please note "Easter Offering" on your envelope or e-Transfer, as we aim to reach our target of $10,000 for Easter 2025. I also want to thank you and pray that God would bless you for the generous regular weekly giving throughout the year that allows Brunswick Street to minister locally and beyond.
3. Special Business Meeting: Sunday, April 13
At the request of the Board of Deacons, the moderator is calling a Special Business Meeting for Sunday, April 13 at 12:00 noon, in the sanctuary, following the morning worship services. The purpose of this meeting is to ratify new Deacons and the Chair of the Board of Deacons. There will be no coffee time in the gym after services. Instead, please join us in the sanctuary.
4. Easter Flowers
We invite you to help us celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and beautify our worship spaces by placing spring plants for decoration in the gym or the sanctuary. These plants will be placed in honour or in memory of someone you love. Please mark your gift “Easter Flowers” so that your donation will be credited to the correct account. The cost for each plant is $20.00. The deadline for flower purchases is Wednesday, April 9. Thank you.
5. A Time to Pray – A Season of Lent
The church body is invited to join Debbie Kierstead as she hosts a time of prayer in the sanctuary during this Season of Lent. Every evening, Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 9:00 pm in the sanctuary, anyone is welcome to come for any portion of time. The focus will be prayer, but worship and ministry will take place as the Lord leads. These weekly prayer times will wrap up on April 17th.
6. Good Friday Combined Choir
A Good Friday Combined Choir (GFCC) is forming to share three special selections at the Good Friday Service with Brunswick Street Baptist, Grace Memorial, and Faith Baptist Churches.
📅 Good Friday Service: April 18, 2025 | 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Brunswick Street Baptist Church (BSBC)
Final Rehearsal: Monday, April 14 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
All rehearsals will take place at BSBC in the Choir Room (2nd Floor, Connections Center).
7. Praying for a Move of God in Quebec
We invite you to be part of a special prayer initiative for the province of Quebec, a region in great need of the gospel. We believe that prayer is the foundation for a move of God, and we are calling on believers across Canada to unite in intercession for Quebec.
As the central thrust of the Ministère du Québec (MDQ), we are gathering believers in prayer every 4th Monday of the month. we meet via Zoom to pray for regional workers and missionaries from across Quebec.
Monthly Prayer Gathering Details:
Every 4th Monday of the Month
🕗 Time: 8:30 PM (Atlantic)
To join us, please register using the link below. Once registered, you will receive a formal invitation with the Zoom details before each gathering. We encourage you to invite a trusted friend but ask that you do not share the login publicly on social media.
8. East Coast Brass: Saturday, April 12
Celebrate the arrival of spring with East Coast Brass, a dynamic chamber ensemble of Tutta Musica Orchestra! Join us at Brunswick Street Baptist Church for "Blue Skies", a lively and family-friendly concert featuring an uplifting mix of classical, jazz, and pop favorites.
Date: Saturday, April 12th
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Brunswick Street Baptist Church
Based in Moncton, New Brunswick, East Coast Brass is known for creating engaging musical experiences and bringing high-quality music education to aspiring brass players across the region. As part of Sistema NB, our work is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of musicians while making music fun and approachable for all.
Come and enjoy an afternoon of joyful brass music, perfect for welcoming the beauty of spring. We can't wait to share this musical journey with you!
See you there!
9. WMS Monthly Meeting: April 14
Join us for our next WMS Meeting on Monday, April 14, at 1:30 PM in the Third Floor Assembly Area of the Family Life Centre.
Come for fellowship, inspiration, and a renewed sense of faith and community—we look forward to seeing you there!
10. Curious Verses Bible Study: Last Class April 16
Thank you for joining our Curious Verses Bible study with David Clark. This Bible study will reach its conclusion next week, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. We have enjoyed looking at these verses together.
11. Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinics (CVITP): Tuesday Afternoons
CVITP Income Tax Clinics
BSBC will be holding free income tax clinics under the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) on Tuesday afternoon through the month of April, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm in the gym.
This is a free service to low- and modest-income earners, including students and newcomers to Canada.
COVID safety protocols are in place, and we provide the necessary masks, etc. as needed.
For more information, please call the Brunswick Street Baptist Church office at 506-458-8348 or contact us directly.
If you or someone you know could benefit from this free service, we will be happy to help.
Sincerely,
Ron Smith Shelley Pronk
Tel: 506 440-2199 Tel: 506 451-1097
Email: varfor@gmail.com Email: pronk@nbnet.nb.ca
12. Adult Bible Studies
There is so much going on at our Church that sometimes it is hard to keep track! To help ease your calendar preparation, here is a brief list of programs and events that we have on offer:
13. OneCon Registrations
One Conference is back in Moncton this year, running from 6:00 PM on Friday, May 30, to 8:00 PM on Saturday, May 31. This is an incredible opportunity for youth to connect with other churches and experience a powerful weekend together. The registration fee is $85. If you have any questions, need financial assistance, or would like to register, please contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca. Don't miss out on this amazing event!
Please click the link below to access the registration form and email your completed form to Pastor Nikki.
14. NextGen Ministry (Children & Youth)
Children @ BSBC
Scouting Boys: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
BSBC offers an exciting scouting program for boys from Kindergarten to Grade 5. Through outdoor adventures, engaging activities, and meaningful community service projects, boys learn to live out the Great Commission—growing in their love for God and serving their neighbors.
Sunday School: 9:30 – 10:15 am
Join us for Sunday School, a time of learning and growth for our children and youth, from Pre-K to Grade 12. While the kids explore age-specific teachings about the Gospel, parents can enjoy tea, coffee, and fellowship in the Connection Centre and Family Room. Please note there will be no Sunday school programs on April 20, Easter Sunday. We hope you will join us for the worship service at 10:30am.
Hands – In Girls Ministry: April 16, 6:30 – 8:00pm
We will be having our Easter Celebration this month at Hands-In Ministry for our elementary aged girls’ group! We are calling all elementary-aged girls to join us this coming Wednesday, April 16 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for our once-a-month girl's program. Join us for fun, crafts, games, friends, and learning about Jesus. If you are interested in this program, please don't hesitate to contact Allie at ali.dee@rogers.com, or for more information.
information reach out to Pastor Nikki at: nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Youth @ BSBC
Bible Project Videos
This week we are going to watch:
To be included in our weekly parent email to keep up to date with what’s going on for BSBC’s youth email Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca
Sunday School: Sundays, 9:30 – 10:15 am
Join us for Sunday School, a time of learning for our youth from grades 6 to 12. It provides age-specific teaching about the Gospel for students on the third floor. During this time, parents and adults can enjoy tea, coffee, and fellowship in the Connection Center and Family Room.
Leadership & Discipleship Training: Wednesdays, 6:45 – 8:00 pm
Our Leadership & Discipleship Training takes place every Wednesday evening from 6:45-8:00 PM. This is a time for youth to develop leadership skills, brainstorm ideas, and explore how to implement them within children’s and youth ministries. We are currently working through the book of Nehemiah, reflecting his leadership abilities, and how to implement them into our own lives, and the life our church! If you'd like more information, please contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Greenhouse Band Practice: Wednesday, April 16, 6:00 – 6:40 pm
There will be no Greenhouse band this week. Please join us next week for Greenhouse band practice, and to gather and grow in our musical abilities. We will be practicing most Wednesdays from 6:00-6:40 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Julianne at julianne.d.moore@gmail.com or text (506) 261-0876.
Easter Celebration at Youth Group! Sunday April 13, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Join us this Sunday for our youth group Easter Celebration, as we gather to play some Easter games, enjoy some food, spend time with friends and learn a bit more about Jesus! Contact Pastor Nikki for more information.
Greenhouse Service: April 27, 10:30 am
Greenhouse is back the last Sunday of this month! Join us on Sunday, April 27, at 10:30 am for a time of worship led by your fellow youth, and a youth specific message. Like always there will be an ice breaker game, snacks, music, fellowship, and learning about Jesus! For more information reach out to Pastor Nikki about Greenhouse and how to get involved!
Youth Family Hiking Adventure! April 27, 6:00 – 8:30pm
Our annual family hiking adventure is coming up at the end of this month! Parents, siblings, and our youth are welcome to join this year, as we meet together at the church for a BBQ, followed by a hike at the UNB Woodlot, where Neil Livingstone, will be leading us finding the hidden gems of the woodlot! We look forward to having families out for this fun evening together of fellowship.
One Con: May 30-31
All youth are invited to join us for One Con. Registrations are now open! Registration costs from now to April 30 is now $85. Click the link below to open the registration form and send it to Pastor Nikki. For more information, please contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Youth Gatherings Coming Up:
April 13: Youth Easter Gathering! (6:00 – 8:30 pm, optional hangout till 8:30 pm)
April 20: Easter Sunday with family! (No Youth group)
April 27: Greenhouse Youth Worship Service (10:30 am)
April 27: Family Hiking Adventure (6:30 – 8:00 pm, meet at BSBC then going offsite)
May 30: One Con Overnighter
15. 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!
For more information, please contact Rev. Ross at ross@bsbc.nb.ca.
16. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: April 13
In the Sanctuary, the worship team will be led by Gloria Tranquilla and David Steeves with special music from Eden Watters, Victoria Millette, Tempe Robinson, as well as Jim Tranquilla. In the Gym, the worship team will be led by Greg Keezer.
Pastor Ross will be in the sanctuary. Of his Easter message, he says, “As we come into Easter, we will take time to look at the triumphal entry and the significance of grace as we reflect on Jesus celebratory arrival in Jerusalem and also look at His grace-filled interaction with one of the criminals placed on the cross next to Him. What can we learn about Jesus holiness and the grace and forgiveness of God as we dig deeper this Sunday?”
Dr. Keith will be in the gym. Of his sermon titled “A Holy Week Challenge”, he says, “In much of our tradition, “Palm Sunday” is a memorable day, with kids running through the aisles waving branches and shouting without fear of any parental intervention. Indeed, the scenes in Jerusalem in Matthew 21 resemble a modern sports arena or a political rally, with the cheering crowd and adoring masses. But there is a darker side to Palm Sunday: within a week, Jesus—who was just aggressively celebrated as he entered Jerusalem—is arrested and crucified. The selfie-snapping crowds, it seems, are nowhere to be found. Notably, not long after the Palm Sunday events, Jesus shares a few poignant parables to give a sense of the larger story and our response. On this Sunday morning, we will explore one of these parables and note the message and the challenge are powerful for all of us who seek to follow the risen Lord Jesus through every season of life.”
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am.
17. 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, Lead Pastor
506-282-3443
ross@bsbc.nb.ca
Rev. Kevin Culberson, Sanctuary Worship Leader and Pastoral Care Provider
506-260-6240
culberson.kevin@gmail.com
Pastor Nikki Leftley, Next Generation Pastor
506-282-1075
nikki@bsbc.nb.ca
Doug McAllister, Benevolence Ministry Coordinator and Seniors Visitation Pastor
506-440-4023
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
18. Joy FM Impact Partners Program
The Impact Partners program is a 12-month initiative led by Joy FM radio station to raise awareness and support for 12 incredible non-profit organizations in the Fredericton region. This program focuses on organizations addressing food insecurity and housing insecurity, aiming to create a significant positive impact on the local community.
Key Features:
• Highlights one non-profit each month
• Engages local churches and businesses as Impact Partners
• Provides financial support, free advertising, and volunteer recruitment for non-profits
• Offers monthly "Impact Opportunities" for hands-on community service
April 2025 - Opal Family Services
About Us: Opal Family Services, established in 1984, is dedicated to supporting families with special needs. We provide essential support and respite services to families and individuals of all ages with disabilities, focusing on building strong family relationships and ensuring a positive childhood experience for those with special needs.
How to Access Our Services: Visit our website at https://www.opalfamilyservices.ca/ or call us at +1 506 457-9520. You can also email our Interim Executive Director, Laura George, at Laura@opalfamilyservices.ca for more information on specific programs.
Volunteer: Contact Laura George, the Interim Executive Director, at Laura@opalfamilyservices.ca or call +1 506 457-9520.
Donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/58510
Impact Opportunity: Impact Partners can collect items for their summer camp programs “Camp Wonder”. Items to be collected include sunscreen, bug spray, snacks (goldfish, granola bars, bear paws, etc.).
There will also be opportunities for teens 13-18 to sign up to be CITs (Counsellors in Training) for their camp programs and work with trained PSWs (Personal Support Workers) to learn skills and build relationships.
19. Bereavement
Don Reimer
With sadness we share the passing of Don Reimer, Ken Reimer’s dad. Don passed peacefully Sunday afternoon at the nursing home in Ottawa. Ken is so glad had a nice visit with him a couple of weeks ago. When they talked, Don was quite interested in how they were all doing, and reflective on his own life, saying, “I’ve got a lot to be thankful for.”
We are thankful for his example of a Godly life, and know he is in a better place now with his Lord and Saviour.
Audrey Bourque
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Audrey Bourque, mother of Shelley Pronk, on Saturday, April 5th. Audrey will be lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. During this difficult time, we kindly ask for your prayers and support for Shelley, Toon, and the entire family. An obituary will be available at the York Funeral Home website.
20. Community Events
CVITP Forest Hill Tax Clinic
21. This Week at BSBC
Wednesday, April 9
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
10:00 Mandarin New Life Group (Barnabas)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:00 Easter Gym Choir (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Seniors Winter Fun (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
5:30 Church Community Potluck (Gym/Main Kitchen)
6:30 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary/Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Centre)
6:30 Curious Verses (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
6:30 Scouts Timberwolves (Gym)
6:45 Leadership & Discipleship Training (Main Kitchen)
7:00 Mandarin Choir (Barnabas)
8:00 A Time to Pray – A Season of Lent (Sanctuary)
Thursday, April 10
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:00 Benevolent Ministries (Nursery, 1st Floor, Gym Building)
9:30 New Life Ministry (3rd Floor Classrooms)
1:30 Adult Bible Study (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Ladies Bible Study (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
6:00 Worship Band (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Ladies Thursday Evening Bible Study (Board Room, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
6:30 Sports Friends Youth Basketball (Age 9 – 11) (Gym)
7:00 GriefShare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Gym Easter Choir (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
8:00 A Time to Pray – A Season of Lent (Sanctuary)
Friday, April 11
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
4:00 Private Function (Sanctuary)
5:00 Gym Band Set-Up (Gym)
6:45 Montreal Ministry Prep (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Barnabas)
Saturday, April 12
12:00 Lunch for ECB Members (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
3:00 East Coast Brass (Sanctuary)
7:00 Chinese Music Class (Barnabas)
Sunday, April 13
8:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Barnabas)
9:00 Asian Sunday School (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:00 Mandarin Worship Practice (Barnabas)
9:30 Coffee Time (Connections Center)
9:30 Sunday School Youth/KidzTown/Preschool (1st Floor, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, FLC)
9:30 Together in Prayer (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
10:30 Gym Worship Service (Gym)
10:30 Mandarin Worship Service (Barnabas)
10:30 Sanctuary Worship Service (Sanctuary)
10:50 KidzTown & Preschool Classes (1st & 2nd Floor, FLC)
11:30 Library Open After Services (Connections Centre)
11:30 Gym Easter Choir (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
12:45 Special Business Meeting (Sanctuary)
12:00 Mandarin Sunday Lunch (Barnabas)
1:00 Mandarin Choir (Barnabas)
6:30 Youth Group (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Palm Sunday (Here is Love) (Sanctuary)
6:30 Youth Group (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Monday, April 14
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 WMS Monthly Meeting (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Education Committee (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Good Friday Combined Choir (Sanctuary)
7:00 Good Friday Choir (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Missions Committee (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
8:00 A Time to Pray – A Season of Lent (Sanctuary)
Tuesday, April 15
10:00 Pastoral Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
11:15 Full Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Barnabas)
1:00 CVITP (Gym)
1:30 Quilters For Missions (Quilting Room)
6:00 Kids Sing (Sanctuary)
6:00 Gym Easter Choir (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:00 L’Arche Board Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
6:30 DivorceCare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adults (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
8:00 A Time to Pray – A Season of Lent (Sanctuary)
Wednesday, April 16
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
10:00 Mandarin New Life Group (Barnabas)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:00 Easter Gym Choir (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Seniors Winter Fun (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
5:30 Church Community Potluck (Gym/Main Kitchen)
6:00 Greenhouse Band Practice (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary/Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Centre)
6:30 Curious Verses – Final Class (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
6:30 Scouts Timberwolves (Gym)
6:45 Leadership & Discipleship Training (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Choir (Barnabas)
8:00 A Time to Pray – A Season of Lent (Sanctuary)
8:00 Gym Easter Choir (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
