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In this issue:
Check out what's coming up at BSBC from May 1 - 8, 2024!
1. A Class on Curious Verses: May 1
2. Mums for Moms
3. Financial Update: Mar 31
4. Admin and Social Media Assistant Opportunity
5. Greenhill Lake Camp
6. Muffin Ministry: Sundays
7. New Life Ministry: GHLC Camper Sponsors
8. Seniors’ Residences Worship Services: Volunteers Needed
9. Bible Studies
10. Prayer Groups
11. A Time to Pray: Winding Down
12. Supporting Our Community
13. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
14. NextGen Ministry (Children/Youth)
15. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: May 5
16. Pastoral Care
17. Celebrate With Us!
18. Community Events
19. This Week @ BSBC
1. A Class on Curious Verses: Wednesday, May 1
At times Biblical verses may seem puzzling, difficult or curious. This class will look at selected verses and their original words to seek better understanding and to allow the scriptures to speak more clearly to us. This class will run on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm beginning tonight.
2. Mums for Moms
Flower Donations for Mother’s Day Morning
We invite you to help us celebrate Mother’s Day by placing a mum plant in memory or in honour of a mother you love. You can contact the church office OR use the link below. Please be sure, when remitting your $20/plant, to identify your gift “Mums for Mom” so that your donation will be credited to the correct account. Thank you.
The deadline for donations is Thursday, May 9. These will be acknowledged in the pre-service slide shows on Mother’s Day, Sunday morning, May 12, and then, in this newsletter on Wednesday, May 15.
3. Financial Update: March 2024
4. Administrative and Social Media Assistant Opportunity
Brunswick Street Baptist Church (BSBC) is looking for a part-time Administrative and Social Media Assistant to assist our Pastoral and Office Staff and reporting to our Board of Management.
KEY OBJECTIVE
To glorify God by providing administrative and practical support for the pastoral and office staff and BSBC ministries; managing social media and electronic communications, assisting in managing the Church office; and assisting the Board of Management and the Board of Deacons.
Please click below for more information.
5. Greenhill Lake Camp
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Camp Workdays: April 27 through May 11. Pick a day that works for you. To sign up send Stephen a note at stephen@greenhill.ca. Be sure to pack a lunch. There are lots of chores for every skill set both indoors and out.
Spring into Summer Dinner: Saturday, May 4. We are excited to announce our family event Spring into Summer Dinner will take place on Saturday, May 4 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Reservations are required. Call 506-463-CAMP (2267) to reserve your seat(s); or 1-888-GHL-N-YOU (445-6968); location: campsite. Come out for a delicious meal and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship and special music.
For more information, please click the link below.
6. Muffin Ministry
On behalf of our brothers and sisters who make a weekly evening trek around the city to visit those sleeping rough, and the members of your Social Action Team, thank you ‘muffin makers’ for your faithfulness serving in this way.
Our schedule is now open for May and June 2024. We still require 3 dozen muffins per week. Please place 12 muffins, individually wrapped, in a large zipper locked bag, and label the bag “Street Ministry”. Don’t forget to include your name and the delivery date for which you signed up. You can place the labeled muffins in the upright freezer in the main kitchen.
Please click the link below to sign up to serve in this way or call the church office (506-458-8348) and our admin team will be pleased to do the online registration for you. Jesus spoke of offering cups of cold water in his name. Muffins, we believe, offer the same opportunity to bless others for him.
7. New Life Ministry: GHLC Camp Sponsorship
Spring is coming.......so summer is sure to follow! New Life has four children that would love to go to Green Hill Lake Camp this summer. If you would like to help make this happen, please mark your envelope, or if you give in another way, please identify your gift with GHLC Camper.
Thank you for considering supporting this opportunity for children to attend camp "where Christ is made known".
8. Seniors Residences Worship Services: Volunteers Needed
Doug McAllister, our Senior's Visitation Pastor, is looking for volunteers to assist with music for the Seniors Church Services that we currently provide to several Seniors Residences in the city. These services are on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons from 2:00 pm - 2:30 p.m.
We are not looking for a weekly commitment, so if you could assist with even one service per month that would be great. Anyone who would like to assist who plays a keyboard or guitar, or just loves to sing, please contact Doug.
We are also looking for folks who may want to volunteer to visit with one of our seniors. For further information, please contact Doug at doug.mcallister@bsbc.nb.ca or 506-440-4023.
9. Bible Studies
Tuesdays:
7:00 pm – Mandarin Bible Study (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Wednesdays:
6:30 pm – Youth Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 pm – A Class on Curious Verses (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Thursdays:
1:30 pm – The Armor of God Ladies Bible Study (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
1:30 pm – The Book of John Adult Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 pm – Elijah Faith and Fire Ladies Bible Study (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
Fridays:
7:00 pm – Mandarin Bible Study (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
10. Prayer Groups
Each Weekday:
12:00 noon – A Time to Pray (Sanctuary)
Tuesdays:
12:00 noon – Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
Thursdays:
7:00 am – Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Gym)
7:00 am – Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Sundays:
7:00 am – Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:30 am – Together in Prayer (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
11. A Time to Pray: Winding Down
Dear friends,
I have been continuing to be at the BSBC sanctuary each weekday from 12 to 1:30 for prayer. I sense that my season for hosting this prayer time is winding down and will let you know soon regarding the continuation of this ministry. I will be here through to the end of next week (May 2,3, 6-10) for sure, so I invite anyone, yet, who would like to join me for any portion of the daily time, for prayer. It has been a joy to be here and meet with people to share and to pray.
God bless,
Debbie Kierstead
12. Supporting Our Community
Thursdays:
8:30 am – Benevolent Ministries (By Appointment)
9:30 am – New Life Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Weekdays:
Brunswick Street Family Counselling Center (By Appointment)
Parish Nursing (By Appointment)
13. 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!
Grad Sunday: June 9
Calling all grads from high school, college or university, who attend BSBC. We want to celebrate you and your wonderful achievement! If you are graduating and would like to be celebrated, please send the following information to Pastor Nikki: your first & last name, name of school you are graduating from, photo of you, and what is next for you. Please indicate specifically if you do NOT want your name on a lawn sign. We look forward to celebrating all your hard work and what God has in store for you in this next season!
Please contact Pastor Ross ross@bsbc.nb.ca for details.
14. NextGen Ministry (Children & Youth)
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 full of outdoor adventures, fun activities, and community service projects used to teach boys how to live the great commission and to love God and our neighbours. Join us Wednesdays at 6:30 for Scouts, please contact the church office at 458-8348 or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca for more information.
BSBC Half Day Summer Camp: July 2 – 5
All kids, kindergarten to grade 5 are welcome to join for half day camp at BSBC. Camp is 9am – 12pm, free of cost. Registration is open!
Youth @ BSBC
Read the New Testament in a Year Bible Plan:
Youth New Testament plan in 1 year, Monday to Friday, are reading through Matthew chapters 18 to 22.
Youth Group Bible Study – Daniel Study Wednesdays 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Join us Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm as we work our way through the book of Daniel. All are welcome grade 6 – 12, for more information contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca
Youth Group – Large Group Games: Sunday 6:30 – 8:30pm
Join us this Sunday for gym games, church wide games, and running games! Come ready to have lots of fun, snacks, fellowship, and chats about Jesus!
Fast Forward to Youth Groups for the Next Few Weeks:
May 12 Live-Action Boardgames night at 6:30 pm (Hungry Hungry Hippos/Dutch Blitz/Battleship)
May 19 No Youth…
May 26 Greenhouse Service at 10:30 am
May 26 Downtown Scavenger hunt at 6:30 pm
May 31. One Conference (May 31 to June 1)
June 2 No Youth…
Grad Sunday: June 9
Calling all grads from high school, college or university, who attend BSBC. We want to celebrate you and your wonderful achievement! If you are graduating and would like to be celebrated, please send the following information to Pastor Nikki: your first & last name, name of school you are graduating from, photo of you, and what is next for you. Please indicate specifically if you do NOT want your name on a lawn sign. We look forward to celebrating all your hard work and what God has in store for you in this next season!
Greenhouse Youth Information:
Greenhouse Band – Get involved next Wednesday, May 8, 6:00 to 6:30pm, 3rd floor practice space, contact Julianne Moore for more information
julianne.d.moore@gmail.com
Greenhouse Youth Worship Service – May 26, 10:30am in the Sanctuary
Greenhouse Service Involvement – Youth are welcome to get involved in our Greenhouse service with any area; greeting, Scripture reading, Ice breaker game leading, Sound, Slides, praying, etc. Contact Pastor Nikki for more information nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Youth Summer Volunteer Opportunities:
BSBC Half day Camp: July 2 to 5
Registration for volunteering at this link with more information:
Youth Serving Week: July 21 to 25
Registration options are coming soon! Youth and youth leaders will be serving the local community of Fredericton, inside BSBC, outside of BSBC, and within the community of Fredericton. There will be lots of opportunities for service which including leading Third Sunday Supper, yard work, community garden or community kitchen work and many more.
15. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: May 5
The worship service in the gym will be under the musical leadership of Greg Keezer and friends. The worship service in the sanctuary will be under the musical leadership of Gloria Tranquilla and David Steeves, with special music by the Ladies Choir, a solo by Laura McGuire, and Emmett Flores on viola.
This Sunday, we will be celebrating at the Lord’s Table. Pastor Ross will be preaching in both services on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds.
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am.
16. Pastoral Care
Your Deacons want to affirm that BSBC is equipped to provide Pastoral Care. We are grateful for the engagement of Rev. Ross and Pastor Nikki, and we are blessed to have additional support from Rev. Kevin Culberson, the Baptist Chaplin at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital and Doug McAllister, our Benevolent Coordinator and Senior’s Visitation Pastor.Here are some suggested approaches:
Hospitalizations
• Your pastors will only know of hospitalizations if the church office or individual pastors are contacted directly
• We’d appreciate you notifying the office if you know of the hospitalization of a member of the BSBC family
Critical Incident
• If a pastor is needed in an emergency situation, between Monday to Friday, 8:30 am and 4 pm, please contact the church office
• Outside of office hours, please contact a pastor directly
Bereavement
• Rev. Ross and Rev. Kevin will be available to support families at a time of loss, to conduct funeral and committal services
• Contact the church office during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm
• Outside of office hours, please contact a pastor directly
• We have provided McAdams, Bishops, and York Funeral Homes with the contact information for both Rev. Ross and Rev. Kevin
• If you are not a member of a bereaved family but know of a death within the BSBC family, please contact the church office to make sure your pastors are aware of the need
Contact Details
Church Office
506-458-8348
naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca
bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca
Rev. Ross Watters
506-282-3443
ross@bsbc.nb.ca
Pastor Nikki Leftley
506-282-1075
nikki@bsbc.nb.ca
Rev. Kevin Culberson
506-260-6240
culberson.kevin@gmail.com
Doug McAllister
506-440-4023
doug.mcallister@bsbc.nb.ca
Please pray for our pastoral care team as they seek to partner with you in caring for the BSBC family.
Your Board of Deacons
17. Celebrations
Congratulations Rev. Dr. Brian MacArthur!
Crandall University will be presenting a Distinguished Alumni Award to one of our former interim pastors, Reverend Doctor Brian MacArther who also happens to be dad to Julianne Moore! If you would like to attend the awards dinner at Crandall University, tickets are $30.00 per person.
If you are unable to attend in person, we encourage you to respond with a greeting that we can pass along to Dr. MacArthur. Please contact Crandall University at alumni@crandallu.ca, for more information or to purchase tickets.
18. Community Events
Wilmot United Church
Music for a While: Sally Dibblee, Natalia Delacroix and Steven Peacock at Wilmot United Church on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. Please plan to attend Music for a While, a concert featuring soprano Sally Dibblee, violist Natalia Delacroix and guitarist Steven Peacock, on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Wilmot United Church, downtown at the corner of King and Carleton. You'll hear music by Purcell, Loeillet, Granados, Villa-Lobos and Weill, among others, as well as arrangements by Steven Peacock of folk songs from Newfoundland and from the British Isles. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, with free admission for students and children. For ticket reservations and more information: delacroixclassix.com and delacroixclassix@gmail.com.
Capital Community Church
Please join our Jewish Community for our Annual Holocaust Memorial Service on Sunday, May 5 at 3:00 pm. This Memorial Service will be held at Capital Community Church, 71 Downing Street, Marysville/Fredericton. This service will be open to the public.
Boaz Lighthouse International Ministries
Ukraine 800th of February Event. Thanks to the work of Boaz, 35 Ukrainian families have begun a new peaceful life in Fredericton. They are grateful for everything and desire to give back to Canadian society. We invite you to learn more about Ukraine, our wonderful families and their stories by experiencing our performance. You will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious Ukrainian desserts made by Ukrainians who arrived with Boaz. Please join us on May 8, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Journey Church, 131 Duncan Lane, Fredericton, and support our efforts to help Ukraine and our new growing Ukrainian community. Tickets are $100.00 CAD. To purchase a ticket, you can do so by sending an e-transfer to boazlighthouse@gmail.com.
Teen Challenge Canada
Celebrate with us 50 years of recovery. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Teen Challenge Canada, we are filled with gratitude for all that God has done in the lives of individuals and families struggling with addiction. Throughout the past five decades Teen Challenge Canada has been a beacon of light in the dark world of addiction, helping thousands of individuals and families find lasting freedom from substance abuse. Teen Challenge Canada in support of the Atlantic Men’s Centre presents 2024 Gala Banquet. Join us for a dinner and dessert auction on May 28 and 29, 2024 at Hillside Baptist Church, 2290 Mountain Road, Moncton, NB. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Dinner & Dessert Auction at 6:30 pm. $60 per ticket or a table of 8 for $450.00. To purchase your tickets, please call no later then May 24th 506-962-5691 or online www.teenchallenge.ca/gala.
Journey Church Fredericton
Announcing Jordan St. Cyr in concert - Brought to you by Crandall University. Get ready for a night of soulful music and powerful vocals with Jordan St. Cyr live in concert at Journey Church Fredericton, 131 Duncan Lane, on Friday, June 7 at 7:00 pm. For more information or to purchase tickets, please click the link below.
Forest Hill United Church
19. This Week at BSBC
Please note: FLC stands for Family Life Centre
Wednesday, May 1
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
11:00 Ladies Exercise Lunch (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:30 Church Family Potluck (Gym/Main Kitchen)
6:00 Greenhouse Band Practice (Band Room, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Scouting Boys K-Grade 5 (Gym/Fellowship Hall)
6:30 Sanctuary Choir/Ensemble Rehearsal (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Rehearsal (Barnabas Center)
8:00 Youth Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)
Thursday, May 2
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 Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
12:30 Private Group (Gym)
1:30 Armor of God Ladies Bible Study (CB) (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
1:30 Book of John Adult Bible Study (MM) (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Elijah Faith and Fire Ladies Bible Study (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
Friday, May 3
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Friends Are Us Puppets (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Chinese Bible Study & Fellowship (Family Room and KidzTown, FLC)
7:00 Parent Supervised Youth Hang-Out (Assembly Area/Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Saturday, May 4
10:00 Gym Setup (Gym)
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, May 5
7:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:00 Asian Sunday School Class (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:30 Child/Youth Sunday School (Various Classrooms, FLC)
9:30 Adult Coffee Time (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:30 Together in Prayer (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:30 Library Open Before Services (Connections Center)
10:30 Gym Worship Service (Gym)
10:30 Mandarin Worship Service (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
10:30 Sanctuary Worship Service (Sanctuary)
10:50 Preschool & KidzTown Classes (1st & 2nd Floor, FLC)
11:30 Fellowship (Gym)
11:30 Library Open After Services (Library, Connections Center)
12:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
12:45 Reducing the Risk Training (Mandarin) (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Youth Groups (Gym, Assembly Area/Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Monday, May 6
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 Right to Life Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Social Action Team (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, May 7
10:00 Pastoral/Planning Meeting (Admin 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, Connections Center)
5:30 Sports Friends (Ages 8 – 10) (Gym/Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
6:45 Sports Friends (Ages 11 – 13) (Gym)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adults (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, May 8
10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:30 Church Family Potluck (Gym/Main Kitchen)
6:00 Greenhouse Band Practice (Band Room, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Scouting Boys K to Grade 5 (Gym/Fellowship Hall)
6:30 Sanctuary Choir/Ensemble Rehearsal (Choir Room)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Rehearsal (Barnabas Center)
8:00 Youth Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)
