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In this issue:
Check out what's coming up at BSBC from Nov 29 - Dec 6th!
1. Christmas Letter 2023 from the Pastors’ Office
2. Christmas 2023 Services & Events
3. Starting Local/Going Global Christmas Project
4. Brunswick Street Baptist Church 2023 Christmas Choir
5. A Time of Prayer
6. Christmas Crafternoon: Dec 2
7. CBAC Listening Tour: Dec 3
8. Children’s Christmas Party: Dec 9
9. Service of Comfort & Hope: Dec 21
10. Weekly Financial Countdown
11. Library Finds
12. Scouting Boys Christmas Wreath & Tree Fundraiser
13. Vacation for the Watters Family
14. Pastoral Care
15. NextGen Ministry @ BSBC (Children/Youth)
16. Fresh Start Young Adults Group
17. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: Dec 3
18. Community Opportunities
19. This Week @ BSBC
1. Christmas Letter 2023 from the Pastors’ Office
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.
– Luke 2: 10 – 14
Merry Christmas BSBC Family!
First off, let me start by offering a massive Merry Christmas to everyone at the Church. I truly pray that this Advent season is one of deep meaning, joy, hope, peace and celebration for every one of you. I know Christmas is so often full of extremes of emotion: for some it is the best and most exciting time of year - full of joy, busyness, and general family chaos - and also such a special and blessed time. For others, I know Christmas can be a reminder of who is not here. Essentially, it feels like Christmas magnifies and increases the intensity of many of the feelings and emotions that lay beneath the surface.
As I reflect on the journey of BSBC since Christmas of last year, this has been an extremely full year. As a congregation, we have been through difficulties, massive transitions, pain, and loss amidst much joy and growth throughout the year, mirroring the path of following Jesus. Another passage of Scripture that comes to mind as I pray for this year’s advent journey is Isaiah 9:2, ‘The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned’. It feels like we have been trying to find our way through the darkness in these last few months and yet, God has been on the move in our church community in a powerful way. I am so excited to see what He has for us throughout this joyous season and into 2024.
We have seen an increase in the number of people attending our services. This growth has sustained a deeper, more developed sense of community within and between all of our congregations. Our youth’s and children’s ministries continue to strengthen with students growing into their gifts outside and within our church family.
Rev. Kevin Culberson has been a great and steady hand through this time, and I appreciate both his leadership of the Sanctuary service as well as all the ways he has helped behind the scenes. Dr. Bodner continues to bless both services with his teaching. Pastor Nikki continues to grow and develop our NextGen ministries and has seen many new faces both attending and stepping into volunteering roles. Our Mandarin congregation has witnessed so many baptisms and Pastor Changbin is doing an incredible job leading our Chinese brothers and sisters.
Tina, Sarah, and Deesha are doing a wonderful job in KidzTown and have seen so many new children joining each week. The joy on the second floor is there for all to see Sunday by Sunday. Melanie has been a steady and loving hand in our preschool ministry and again, is being kept busy every Sunday with the number of younger children. Our benevolence ministry continues to be in high demand and blesses those in our community in desperate need. Doug and his team are involved in some incredible ministry. On top of this, our office staff, Janet and Naomi, have worked so hard to cover the additional workload that is being shared among us all. We really do have a staff team to be deeply thankful for. Our Boards and Committees have been kept very busy this year with so much extra planning and so many more decisions needing to be made. I just want to express my deep gratitude to our Board of Management, Board of Deacons, and Church Teams and Committees. I am deeply thankful to serve as part of such an incredible team.
As we move into this Advent Season, I want to extend a personal invite to each one of you to come and join us in the celebrations. No matter how you are feeling deep within, what this year has meant for you, or the associations you may have around this time of year, please make the choice to join us in celebration. To once again take the step to remember and rejoice, knowing that, even in places of deepest darkness, a great light can shine and transform. In this season, our Advent themes are the HOPE we receive, the PEACE that He brings, the JOY we can live in, and the LOVE we have received.
I pray this Advent season is one full of God the Father’s blessing and full of God the Spirit’s presence, as we remember the greatest gift ever given, God the Son.
Every blessing and I look forward to sharing in this season with you.
Reverend Ross Watters
2.Christmas 2023 Advent Services & Events
CHRISTMAS CRAFTERNOON EVENT (In-Person)
Saturday, Dec. 2, 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Join the fun as we create our Christmas craft masterpieces. Fun for all ages! Pizza will be provided, bring a side dish or dessert to share. Pre-registration preferred. Visit: thestreetonline.ca | Call: 506-458-8348 | Email: bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca
HOPE ADVENT 1 SUNDAY WORSHIP (In-Person/YouTube)
Sunday, Dec. 3, 10:30 am
A Blended Sanctuary service of all English and Mandarin Congregations where we will decorate the Christmas Tree and reach the culmination of our Starting Local/Going Global campaign.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY (In-Person)
Saturday, Dec. 9, Noon – 1:30 pm
Parents and kids come for lunch together, a brief time of singing, and a short devotional. Following that a time of crafting, cookie decorating, games, and more! Pizza is provided and we encourage our church families to bring a side dish or a dessert to share. Please click this link to register:
Register for Children’s Christmas Party
PEACE ADVENT 2 SUNDAY WORSHIP (In-Person/Online)
Sunday, Dec. 10, 10:30 am
A weekly worship service for each of our Gym, Sanctuary, and Mandarin congregations where we will celebrate the Lord’s table and hear a message of Joy.
JOY ADVENT 3 SUNDAY WORSHIP (In-Person/Online)
Sunday, Dec. 17, 10:30 am
A weekly worship service for each of our Gym, Sanctuary, and Mandarin congregations where we will hear a message of Joy.
CHRISTMAS PRAISE CELEBRATION (In-Person)
Sunday, Dec. 17, 6:30 pm
A candlelight service with vocal and instrumental music reflecting on the gift of Jesus, full of joy and encouragement for this Christmas season.
55+ LUNCHEON (In-Person)
Monday, Dec. 18, 12:00 noon
A catered pork chop dinner and cheesecake with bumbleberry sauce with fun to follow.
SERVICE OF COMFORT AND HOPE (In-Person)
Thursday, Dec. 21, 6:30 pm
A place for those grieving the loss of a loved one to gather for comfort and hope. Reception to follow. To add your loved one’s name to our roll of honour, please contact the church office at 506-458-8348.
LOVE ADVENT 4 SUNDAY WORSHIP (In-Person/YouTube)
Sunday, Dec. 24, 10:30 am
A weekly worship service for each of our Gym, Sanctuary, and Mandarin congregations where we will hear a message of Love.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE (In-Person/YouTube)
Sunday, Dec. 24, 6:00 pm
This is our family Christingle service of Christmas joy as our church family gather to prepare to “open” the gift of Jesus. All are welcome!
NEW YEAR’S EVE WORSHIP (In-Person/YouTube)
Sunday, Dec. 31, 10:30 am
A combined worship service in the sanctuary to celebrate the new year!
3. Starting Local/Going Global Christmas Project
Dear Church Family,
We are upon that time of the year when we consider our ability to be a blessing to others as God blessed us with the precious gift of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. In its 22nd year, our Starting Local/Going Global Christmas Project has been a means of practical blessing in the lives of people living here in Fredericton and another place of need in the world at large.
This coming Sunday is the first Sunday of advent and we look forward to celebrating with you at our combined service in the sanctuary which will include our announcement of the Starting Local/Going Global campaign totals to date. As a small teaser, our total giving to date for Local is $4,675 and for Global is $4,367. Please note that these totals to not include the online giving from Nov 16 – 30, 2023.
We encourage you to read the following articles which will explain the projects to you and ask you to consider what you can do to bless others in Jesus’ name.
How do you give?
Mark your gift “Starting Local” to support families in our New Life Ministry and our Third Sunday Supper guests. Mark your gift “Going Global” to support vulnerable children and their families in Bolivia through Canadian Baptist Ministries. Gifts marked “SLGG” will be divided equally between the two funds.
Starting Local
Our “Starting Local” campaign supports our New Life Ministry families. This ministry provides a supportive, spiritually encouraging setting where the women who come experience the love of Jesus through our leaders, teaching, prayer and sharing.
Each Christmas, we ask these women to let us know how we can support them in providing gifts and groceries for their households’ Christmas celebration. This year, we will be following the same format as last year. The Starting Local campaign will be a financial one focused on raising the funds needed to purchase gift cards as requested by our New Life Ministry participants. Gift cards empower these families to be able to shop for some extras themselves allowing them to share in the joy of gift giving. We will wrap up our campaign on the first Sunday of Advent at the combined morning service in the sanctuary on December 3rd.
We make sure that each household receives sponsorship at a level equal to the approach of the Salvation Army and Greener Village. And, in addition to supporting our New Life participants, any financial gift you designate as “Starting Local” will allow us to provide a Christmas gift to our friends who attend our Third Sunday Supper ministry and some of our street level neighbours. Many are unable to connect with families and/or friends during the Christmas season. We hope this remembrance will remind them of God’s love and our love during what can be a challenging time.
Going Global
For this year’s Going Global project, we are returning to Bolivia to support vulnerable children and their families through a number of ongoing projects through Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM).
Almost half of the population of Bolivia is comprised of children and youth, many of whom are living in vulnerable situations in the poorest country in South America.
CBM, in partnership with local churches in Bolivia, has been working to improve the livelihoods of children and families through such projects as the JIREH Street Children, Casa Prison Children, and Children with a Future. These projects provide holistic care for kids including healthy food, medical care, and psychological and spiritual support. Parents also receive support and training to ensure the whole family is being cared for.
God is at work in Bolivia in many exciting ways. Please consider making a donation to this year’s Going Global project to improve the livelihoods of many vulnerable children and their families.
Thank you,
Your Social Action Team
and Missions Committee
4. Brunswick Street Baptist Church 2023 Christmas Choir
Our purpose is to bring together young and mature singers in our church to offer glory and praise to our Saviour Jesus Christ whose birth we celebrate during the Christmas Season. We want to proclaim the Gospel Message through song so that all may come to know him as their Saviour.
Who:
All children from Grade 3 to Senior Adults who enjoy singing.
What:
A Christmas Choir is being formed to provide a special ministry in music for our Blended Family Worship “Starting Local/Going Global” service on Sunday, December 3 at 10:30 am;
And:
To represent BSBC at the “Fredericton Carol Festival” at St. Paul’s United Church on Wednesday, December 6 at 7:30 pm.
Rehearsal:
Sunday, Dec 3 at 9:15 am
Where:
Rehearsals will be held in the church Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center.
For more information, please contact David Steeves at gracemusic@rogers.com or Gloria Tranquilla at momsplace70@hotmail.com.
5. A Time of Prayer
Hello, dear brothers and sisters.
I am continuing to host a time of prayer in the sanctuary, daily, Monday to Friday. The time will be from 12:00 till 1:30 PM.
This has become a time of sitting in God's presence, waiting on Him, reading scriptures, being silent, sometimes sharing, praying with people, praying over people --- just however the Spirit leads.
A number of days I have just been by myself and often I will have some worship music or hymns playing, but please feel free to enter the sanctuary at any time, for any segment of that 1.5 hr. of time. All are welcome who would like to pray or to receive prayer ministry.
No pressure, but whosoever would like to come, please come!
Debbie Kierstead
6. Christmas Crafternoon: Saturday, Dec 2
On Saturday, December 2, BSBC will be hosting our annual Christmas Crafternoon. This year, there are a total of 12 craft projects available for all ages! There will be decorations, ornaments, snow globes, gingerbread houses, macrame trees, crochet trees and a painting project.
Check out the 2023 Christmas Crafternoon Crafts
in the Connections Center and on the Welcome Tables on Sunday for pictures of the available choices or
click on the link below.
Registration Forms will be available at the church office and on the Welcome Tables on Sunday or click on the button below. Payment for your crafts will be collected when you arrive on December 2.
Supplies are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment! We’ll be inviting you to contribute toward the cost of the pizza if you are able.
We look forward to seeing you (and yours) on Saturday, December 2 at 3:30 pm.
7.CBAC Listening Tour: Sunday, Dec 3
On Sunday, December 3 from 3:30 – 5:00 pm, Renee MacVicar, CBAC Executive Minister, will be hosting a CBAC Listening Tour at BSBC.
You’re invited to an opportunity to share your feedback, input, hopes, concerns, and dreams for the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC) during the CBAC Listening Tour (November 12 to December 9). Everyone in our CBAC family is invited – pastors, leaders, congregants, attendees, partners, associations, those new to the CBAC and those who have been in the CBAC forever.
We want to hear from you. Our new Executive Minister, Rev. Renée MacVicar, will be there to listen and reflect with you at each session. A few CBAC Council members and members of the CBAC Team (staff) will be at each listening session.
An open mic time for questions and comments will be given. In addition, you’ll be invited to reflect and give your input on questions such as:
1. What would you do to make CBAC successful over the next 10 years?
2. Priorities:
1. What are the top priorities of your church?
2. How might the CBAC Team help your leaders and church with those priorities?
3. Challenges:
1. What are the biggest challenges you see our CBAC Team & family facing?
2. How might the CBAC Team help with these challenges?
4. What do you appreciate about belonging to this CBAC Family and what the CBAC Team does for us? What should the CBAC Team keep doing?
There are eight different Listening Tour opportunities; choose the one that fits your schedule best:
IN PERSON:
• Moncton, NB – Sunday, November 12, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at First Baptist Moncton,
• Charlottetown, PEI – Sunday, November 19, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Cornerstone Baptist
• Wolfville, NS – Sunday, November 26, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Wolfville Baptist
• Truro, NS – Saturday, December 2, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Zion Baptist
• Fredericton, NB – Sunday, December 3, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Brunswick Street Baptist
• Halifax, NS – Saturday, December 9 during Halifax Regional United Baptist Association (HRUBA), which starts at 9 am at Bedford Baptist (finishes at 1pm)
ZOOM – Sign up for the Zoom sessions here: https://atlbaptist.wufoo.com/forms/executive-minister-listening-tour/ to receive the ZOOM link.
• ZOOM 1 Tuesday, November 21st at 7 pm to 8:30 pm
• ZOOM 2 Wednesday, December 6th at 7pm to 8:30 pm
We look forward to hearing your honest feedback and input! See you at one of the stops on our listening tour!
For more information, contact CBAC at 506-635-1922 or cbac@baptist-atlantic.ca.
8. Children’s Christmas Party: Saturday, Dec 9
Calling all kids!
Coming up on Saturday, December 9, BSBC will be hosting our annual children’s Christmas party! This will take place in the gym at 12:00 noon. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share!
We look forward to having you join us for this time.
More information will follow, and registration will be available soon.
9.Service of Comfort & Hope: Dec 21
On Thursday, December 21 at 6:30 pm, Brunswick Street Baptist Church will be holding our annual Service of Comfort & Hope. This is a place for those grieving the loss of a loved one to gather for comfort and hope.
To add your loved one’s name to our roll of honour, and to light a candle in their name, please contact the church office at 506-458-8348. Please contact the church office with their details by Monday, December 18.
A reception will follow in the gym
10. Weekly Financial Countdown
11. Library Finds
12. Scouting Boys Christmas Wreath & Tree Fundraiser
TThe BSBC Scouting groups are selling decorated choice balsam fir Christmas wreaths ($15) this year. Christmas trees are also available ($45-$55) and can be delivered until Dec 16th. This is the Scouting groups’ only event to raise funds for camp equipment, outdoor activities, and community service. Order forms are available in the church on the gym foyer bulletin board.
Completed order forms can be left in the church mail box of Dale Wilson. Order deadline for wreaths is Nov. 29th and trees Dec. 6th. We accept payment by Cash, e-transfer (6wilson@nb.sympatico.ca) or cheque (payable to: 1st Fredericton BPSA). Please make payment at the time of your order.
For information or to order by phone, please call Dale Wilson at 458-1402.
13. Vacation for the Watters Family
Please keep Reverend Ross & Fi and the girls in your prayers as they enjoy a well-deserved vacation. Pastor Ross & Fi will be returning to ministry on December 2. Prayers for health, rest and rejuvenation are greatly appreciated.
14. Pastoral Care
Your Deacons want to affirm that BSBC is equipped to provide Pastoral Care. We are grateful for the engagement of Pastor 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.
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
• Pastor 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 Pastor 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
Pastor Ross Watters
506-282-3443
ross@bsbc.nb.ca
Pastor Nikki Leftley
506-282-1075
nikki@bsbc.nb.ca
Rev. Kevin Culberson
506-260-6240
culberson.kevin@gmail.com
Denise Mersereau, Chair of Deacons
506-262-0197
ddmersereau@gmail.com
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. NextGen Ministry
Children @ BSBC
Scouting Boys Elementary, Aged 5-10 years: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm (Gym)
BSBC offers a scouting program for boys from kindergarten to Grade 5. Outdoor adventures, fun activities, and community service projects are used to teach boys how to live the great commission and to love God and our neighbours. Meetings will be held weekly in the church gym. For more information, please contact the church office at 458-8348 or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca.
Sunday School: Sundays, 9:30 – 10:15 am
We welcome all of our youth and children to join again at 9:30 am! Please bring your children to their respective areas. There will be someone in the connection center to help direct you to the correct location. Please remember to pick up your children from their classrooms at 10:15 am. Our children will be joining us in our worship services until 10:45 am.
Children’s Christmas Party: December 9, 12:00 noon
Calling all of our children kindergarten to Grade 5! Coming up on Saturday, December 9, BSBC will be hosting our annual children’s Christmas party! Come for lunch together, a brief time of singing, short devotional. Following that a time of crafting, cookie decorating, games, and more! This will take place in the gym at 12:00 pm. We look forward to having you join us. Pizza is provided and we encourage our church families to bring a side dish or a dessert to share. Please click the link below to register.
Registration for Children’s Christmas Party
Youth @ BSBC
Youth Bible Study: Tonight Wednesday, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Third floor)
Youth grades 6 – 12 are invited to join Pastor Nikki & Alyse Wilton for Bible study on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Tonight, we will be finishing our chat in Romans 12. Even if you did not come last week, you are welcome to come this week, all are welcome! For more information, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at youth.bsbc.nb@gmail.com.
Youth Group Games: Sunday, December 3, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Join us this coming Sunday for an evening of youth group games, some full church games and much more! We look forward to seeing our youth – all are welcome! For more information please contact Pastor Nikki.
Caroling at Shannex Retirement Home in Neill Hall: Thursday, December 7, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Calling all youth! On Thursday, December 7, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, our youth group will be going caroling at a local retirement home. Please meet at Shannex North Side, 610 Cliffe Street. If your youth would like to be a part of this serving opportunity or needs a ride, please contact Pastor Nikki We will be having two 45 minute caroling sessions this evening for those in the retirement home.
High School Ladies Fellowship: Saturday, December 9, 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Coming up on Saturday, December 9, all of our high school ladies are invited for fellowship together at the Colpitts’ residence. We will be making supper together and creating jewelry this evening. All are welcome. Please RSVP with Pastor Nikki so that we will have enough supplies prepared.
Greenhouse Youth Worship Service & Christmas Luncheon: Sunday, December 17, 10:45 am – 1:00 pm
In December, we will be having a unique Greenhouse Service. It is super important to have our youth together for this time of fellowship and worship, and we understand the busyness of the season. Therefore, for this coming Greenhouse, the youth will be meeting in the contemporary service for the first worship set and then going over to the Barnabas center for a youth directed service led by the youth. Following the service, we will have a luncheon together to celebrate the Christmas season.
Friends Are Us Puppets: Friday Evening Practice Will Resume in January
Have you ever wondered how a puppet show gets made? All middle and high school youth are invited to join Chris Graves for an hour of fun and fellowship while using our puppets.
16. Fresh Start Young Adults Group
Our Young Adults ministry, Fresh Start, continues to meet on Tuesday nights from 7:00 - 9:00 pm on the 3rd floor of the Family Life Center. Come along for 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.
17. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: Dec 3
Join us this Sunday for a blended service in the sanctuary with our English and Mandarin congregations together to decorate the Christmas Tree and reach the culmination of our Starting Local/Going Global campaign. Our worship leaders will be the BSBC Christmas Choir, the Mandarin Choir, and Jon Wilton.
Dr. Keith will be preaching on Singing the Christmas Story! Of this, he writes, “ ‘It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas’ when a certain genre of music can be heard on the radio, or even at the mall: from the majestic cadences of ‘veil'd in flesh the Godhead see’ to the more banal yet inviting ‘lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you,’ the Advent season is associated with a playlist of songs. Historians might help us pinpoint how and when such music became popular in North America, but long before ‘Jingle Bells’ or ‘We Three Kings,’ there are a number of Christmas songs that can be heard in the Bible. One such powerful example is the song of Mary in Luke chapter 1, and in our combined service this weekend we will explore the message of these lyrics that set the stage for receiving an incredible Christmas gift this season”.
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
18. Community Events
Nashwaaksis United Church
LAUGHING ALL THE WAY COMEDY AND CAROLS SHOW: A Christmas Comedy and Carols experience for the whole family! Nashwaaksis United Church, 46 Main Street, will be hosting Laughing All The Way comedy show. Comedian Leland Klassen and Nashville recording artist Dan Macauly, bring an evening of standup comedy, Christmas carols, musical silliness, and improv on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7:00 pm. This one-of-a-kind Christmas event is designed to be friendly to all - young and old, church attenders or not. It is only one of three shows to be held in our province. Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 12 and under. Please contact the church office at 506-458-9452 for more information or to purchase tickets.
Gibson Memorial United Church
Gibson Memorial United Church, 183 Gibson St., will be hosting a Breakfast & Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. The Breakfast will be from 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. at $10/person. The market tables will feature Christmas cards & crafts by Lori Donovan, a church table with baking, pickles & knitting and a Book & Puzzle table. Everyone is welcome!lcome!
McAdam’s Funeral Home
St. Paul’s United Church
31st Annual Advent Carol Festival at St. Paul’s! For years it has been the musical event that marks the start of the Christmas season in Fredericton! We missed it during COVID but on Wednesday, December 6th, the Annual Advent Carol Festival returns to St. Paul's United Church at 224 York St. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the program will feature both new and familiar Christmas selections. Nine church and community choirs will take part, each singing a favourite carol or seasonal song. The choirs will also unite for a mass sing performing two numbers. And there will be a chance for the audience to join in the festive singing, too! As usual, the evening will conclude with “And the Glory” from Handel’s Messiah.
Audience members are invited to join the choirs for this finale. Come enjoy the music of the season in our beautifully decorated sanctuary and show your appreciation to the choirs, their directors and event organizers for over 30 years of commitment to this annual tradition. A freewill offering will be received for the CBC’s Feed a Family Campaign to support area food banks. Donations in past years total more than $100,000. There’s lots of seating available… so come along and join us on December 6th.
19. This Week at BSBC
Please note: FLC stands for Family Life Centre
Wednesday, Nov 29
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
10:00 Mandarin New Life Bible Study (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
2:30 Organ Practice (Sanctuary)
5:30 Church Family Potluck (Gym/Main Kitchen)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Scouting Boys K-Grade 5 (Gym/Fellowship Hall)
6:30 Choir/Ensemble Rehearsal (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
Thursday, Nov 30
6:30 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Gym, Main Kitchen, Gym Building)
9:00 Benevolent Ministries (by appointment, 1st Floor, Gym Building)
9:30 New Life Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Book of John Bible Study (MM) (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Ladies Bible Study (CB) (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
4:30 Nominating Committee Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Ladies Bible Study “The Hiding Place” (BV) (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)
6:30 GriefShare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Choir (Choir Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Friday, Dec 1
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Bible Study (Barnabas Center)
7:00 Parent Supervised Youth Hang-Out (Assembly Area, Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Saturday, Dec 2
10:00 Gym Set-Up (Gym)
3:30 Christmas Crafternoon & Pizza (Gym/Main Kitchen)
Sunday, Dec 3
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 (Counselling Room 3, George St. Side, Gym Building)
9:30 Adult Coffee Time (Family Room/Connections Center, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:30 Child & Youth Sunday School (Preschool/KidzTown/Assembly Area, FLC)
9:30 Friends Are Us Puppets (Puppet Room, KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
10:30 Blended Worship Service (Sanctuary)
10:50 KidzTown Classes (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
10:50 Preschool Classes (Nursery and Preschool Area, 1st Floor, FLC)
11:30 Library Open After Services (Connections Center)
1:00 Mandarin Gathering (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
2:30 Christmas Recital (Ross Simonds) (Sanctuary)
3:30 CBAC Listening Tour (Gym/Main Kitchen)
6:30 Youth Groups (Assembly Area, Café, Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Monday, Dec 4
7:15 Daniel Plan (BSBC Administration Office, Gym Building)
8:00 Sports Friends/L’Arche Meeting (Family Room & Kitchenette, 1st Floor, FLC)
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:30 Social Action Team (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, Dec 5
10:00 Pastoral Planning Meeting (BSBC Administration Office)
11:15 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, FLC)
2:00 Windsor Court (10 Barton Crescent, Fredericton)
5:30 Sports Friends (8-10 years) (Gym)
6:30 Sports Friends (8-10 years) (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
6:30 Sports Friends (11-13 years) (Gym)
6:30 DivorceCare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adult Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Bible Study (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
Wednesday, Dec 6
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
10:00 Mandarin New Life Bible Study (Family Room 1st Floor, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:00 Church Family Potluck (Gym, Main Kitchen)
6:00 Greenhouse Band/Youth Choir (Barnabas Center)
6:30 Scouting Boys K-Grade 5 (Gym/Fellowship Hall)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Choir/Ensemble Rehearsal (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
