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In this issue:
Check out what's coming up at BSBC from April 19 to 26.
Welcoming New Members
Food Drive for the Fredericton Community Kitchen
Easter Plant Gifts Recognized
Some Easter Facts
Photos From Your Library
Prayer/Healing Services
Could You Bless a Local Family/Individual
A Note for Our Street Ministry Muffin Makers
This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings
NextGen Ministry @ BSBC (Children & Youth)
Seeking Summer Student for NextGen Ministry
Children’s Ministry Staff Openings
Meals on Wheels – Opportunity to Care
Community Opportunities
This Week @ BSBC
1. Welcoming New Members
I believe we all find it encouraging when individuals express a desire to “formalize” their relationship with BSBC by becoming members of the church family. Here at BSBC, we seek to make involvement in the life of our community open to all, including the ability to worship, learn and, in some ways, serve. We have many in our church family who are identified as adherents. But we encourage everyone to consider becoming “members” of the BSBC family.
“Membership” flows two ways. It is an expression of an individual’s desire to publicly identify with the church family as a partner in determining the direction in which our church family moves by having a vote at business meetings and the ability to serve on Committees and/or on one of our two boards, Deacons and Management. The other direction in which membership flows is a commitment from the existing members of this church family to you, to support you, encourage you and join with you in directing the life of BSBC.
Since the beginning of 2023, we have been blessed with the addition of seven new members and it’s my pleasure to introduce them to you below.
If you are not currently a member of BSBC I hope that the testimony of these folks will encourage you to consider if the time is right to take that step. Any of your pastors would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you. Just let us know.
Yours in the Body of Christ,
Pastor Greg
Deborah VanSlyke
Early in the year then chairman of the Board of Deacon, Ron McMullin and I had the privilege of welcoming Deborah VanSlyke into membership. Deborah has been long integrated into the BSBC family and many will remember her moving testimony at her fall baptism. Deborah serves as our Financial Secretary. Here’s what she had to say:
I grew up attending Brunswick Street Baptist Church and starting as a teenager, I played handbells, participated in Sunday School, attended youth group, and volunteered with younger children. It was through these activities and friends I knew that I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior when I was 16. During the next 40 years I earned two degrees, got married to Stephen, had two children (Jeremy and Kristen) and was involved in numerous church activities which were very rewarding. Yet, I knew I had not been baptized – still, I thought it would happen but wasn’t sure when.
More than 2 years ago, I had brain surgery to remove a 6 cm x 7 cm meningioma which was made further complicated by a debilitating stroke I had at the same time. I was in the hospital for 11 weeks and still had further work to do at home and the hospital for my recovery. Before the surgery, I knew the risks and confirmed with Stephen and Pastor Greg that I would be baptized – there was no talking me out of it. I’m not where I was, but thankful how far I’ve come. BSBC has always been my church and it was where I was baptized last fall. I look forward to continuing to be involved in worship, fellowship, and service.
David & Rachel Nesbitt
Rachel and David are on their second ‘round’ at BSBC – having returned to Canada after a time in the US. Sunday mornings you can often find David at the sound desk in the gym. Rachel has been a catalyst for BSBC’s refugee sponsorship ministry and helps host our Wednesday evening potluck suppers in the gym. Here’s a note from the Nesbitts and an “alternate” photo they offered us!
Hello! We live in Fredericton with our children (Ewan, Liam, Cora, Rory, and Eva). If you’d like to get to know us better, you can find us in the gym on Sundays or Wednesdays at potluck. We decided to become members to confirm that we are all in.
Robert & Cathie Wilms
In August of last year, Margaret and I arrived home from the cottage to find we had new neighbours across the hall in unit 103. That’s how we met these two new members who will introduce themselves!
A note from Robert:
I live at 700 Cliffe Street, Unit 103, Fredericton, NB.
My wife and I recently moved from Fort Erie, Ontario, in August of 2022. We moved here to be closer to the grandchildren and the rest of the family. I enjoy going fishing, watching sports such as Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Toronto Argonauts. Also enjoy watching Nascar and especially curling. I am 64 years old, and disabled. I am not capable of writing because of essential tremors, as well as other health problems I will not go into. I enjoy spending time at the library using the computer to print things out such as this Bio. My wife and I enjoy meeting new people and going out for lunch with a group from the church, as well as the senior’s luncheon. We also like to play Bingo [Radio Bingo]. What made us come to this church is when we found out a Pastor from the church lives in the building. So we came to the church service and were welcomed with open arms. We really enjoy coming out to the church. My wife and I would like to thank you for welcoming us into the Church. God bless everyone. Thank you.
A note from Cathie:
Hello. My name is Cathie Wilms. I moved from Ontario with my husband, last August to this wonderful province. God directed us to this church by providing a home in the same building as your pastor. With God there are no coincidences. So, he led us here. Moving to New Brunswick was an answer to prayer. Please ask me about it. I have poor eyesight, so if I don’t acknowledge you, it’s because I don’t recognize you. If you come up to me and tell me who you are I’ll be sure to give you a hug. I have one living daughter and three grandchildren. I read, write poetry and sometimes bake.
Indeed, Cathie wrote a poem about becoming a member of BSBC:
BRUNSWICK STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
It’s wonderful
To Belong
To the Family of God.
I feel the Love
From each and everyone
Like God’s sent from above.
So, thank you
For taking us in
Now we belong
To you and to Him.
Riley & Olivia Burtt
The youngest of our recent new members are Riley and Olivia Burtt. When they came to us, over a year ago, they did not share the same last name! But a late December wedding ceremony in the sanctuary of BSBC changed all that. Riley works as a carpenter and Olivia is a student in criminology. Since membership, Riley has become a member of the Youth Team of our Education Committee. Olivia is discerning her place of service. We look forward to lots of years of growing and serving together with the Burtts.
2. Food Drive for the Fredericton Community Kitchen
The BPSA Scouting groups at Brunswick Street are holding our 20th annual Food Drive for the Fredericton Community Kitchen. On Saturday morning April 22, from 10:00AM to 12:00 Noon, we will be canvassing homes on the hill between Regent Street and Odell Park. If members of the congregation wish to participate, you can drop food off at the Connections Center on Saturday morning April 22 from 10:00AM to 12:00 noon. Scouts and leaders will be there to receive your donation. Thank you for supporting Scouting at BSBC! The Community Kitchen has given us a list of items they would like for us to collect, including:
· Canned Pasta Sauce
· Canned Fruit
· Canned Vegetables
· Canned Soup
· Pasta
· Rice
· Instant Noodles
· Kraft Dinner
· Instant Oatmeal
· Crackers
· Cookies
· Granola bars
· Pudding cups
· Popcorn
3. Easter Plant Gifts Recognized
Thank you to all who provided the beautiful blooming plants that brought the breath of spring to our Easter worship services.
An Easter plant was placed in loving memory of:
Debora McGrath placed by Dan McGrath and Claire Geldart
Olive Graves placed by Ralph, Shirley and Chris Graves
Barbara Peterson placed by Shirley, Ralph and Chris Graves
Thelma and Walter Stairs placed by Barb and David Touchie
Doris and Jack Touchie placed by David and Barb Touchie
Judie Hall placed by Barb and David Touchie
Our Parents placed by Mike and Sheila Ross
Madeline and Frank Gibson placed by Cheryl, Marilynne & Stephen
Mom and Grammie, Sharon Gosselin placed by Susan Johnson and Family
Marguerite and Stanley Pierce placed by Margaret and Greg
Rowena and “Red” Geldart placed by Greg and Margaret
Verna and Wilfred Crandlemire by Family
Grandparents Ernest and Nellie Myers placed by Jane Rioux and husband, David
Dianne Lawrence placed by Laura and George McGuire
George and Joyce Lawrence placed by John, Ruth, Laura and George McGuire
Owen and Muriel McGuire placed by John, Ruth, Laura and George McGuire
Mom and Dad, Alice and Harry Farris placed by daughter, Mary McMulkin
Connor placed by Amanda, Brishen, Nora and Naomi
Diana Read placed by Eleanor, Dan and Family
Myrna Spencer placed by Nancy Hughey
An Easter plant was placed in honour of:
Joan and Vernon Kierstead placed by Roger, Debbie Kierstead and Girls
Marg and Fred Smith placed by Roger, Debbie Kierstead and Girls
Enid placed by Loralei and Naomi and families
Amanda Lee by Summer Chen
The Contemporary Service placed by the Gym Decorating Team
Ross and Marie Wilton placed by Dan, Eleanor and Family
Margaret & Greg Geldart placed by Claire Geldart, Dan McGrath & Levon
Carolyn Johnson placed by Summer Chen
Gloria Tranquilla and David Steeves placed by Your Church Family
Past Decorating Teams by the Gym Decorating Team
Roger Kierstead with love from Debbie
4. Easter Highlights
I’m confident you’ll join me in thanking all the individuals that offered their unique gifts to make possible our Holy Week/Easter services and events. An amazing team who serve in a way that surely blesses the heart of God.
Here are a couple of “Easter @ BSBC” facts:
Easter Morning Worship Attendance:
Contemporary Service – 161
Mandarin Service – 64
Traditional Service – 231
KidzTown – 46
Preschool – 17
TOTAL – 519
Praise the Lord!
The offering from the Multi-Media-Messiah resulted in over $500 being added to the Street Level Ministry Fund
Nearly 150 people attended the Easter breakfast with about that many pancakes left over (loaves and fishes???)
Great to have the East Coast Brass play in both English services
To God Be the Glory
5. Photos From Your Library
Check out these great reads!
6. Upcoming Prayer/Healing Services
If you were not able to attend the April 16th “Healing Service” there’s good news. The next service will be held on Sunday, April 30 and another on Sunday, May 7 at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary. This is a simple time of worship and prayer with the invitation for those who attend to come to a prayer station and have a brother and a sister hear your request, with your permission anoint you with oil, and pray over you and with you. The emphasis is on simple. Sitting in the pew for the whole time is welcome. You won’t be forced to pray publicly; such opportunities may be offered but only those who wish will engage in this way. As I said, the emphasis is on simple. If you have never been to a “Healing Service” come, attend, and engage in a way that feels right at this point in your spiritual journey.
Pastor Greg
7. Can You Bless A Local Family?
Your social Action Team would like to share with our church family an opportunity to bless a local refugee family and the individual refugee that we are sponsoring. Rachel Nesbitt has shared the following news and requests with us.
REFUGEE FAMILY REQUEST
The sister of the Syrian refugee family we are sponsoring is pregnant with a baby girl due in early June. She lives in Fredericton with her husband and 4 daughters. She does not have much of anything for the baby yet, and I would love to collect some items from anyone who feels stirred to show generosity in this way.
Items needed:
Rear-facing car seat (new or unexpired)
Clothing (size newborn and 0-3 months)
Gift cards are also welcome (Carters, Babies-R-Us, Jumping Jacks, etc.)
Please contact me, Rachel Nesbitt, if you’d like to help bless this family at renesbitt@gmail.com
SINGLE REFUGEE REQUEST
Lori Wightman is our coordinator with our new friend, Souaibou, who is now settled in his apartment and has a new support worker who can help us communicate with him as he engages in language study in English and French through Fredericton’s Multi-Cultural Language Studies group. Visiting with him this past week Lori identified a few additional needs that would help a single guy get the most out of his new place. If can provide any of the following, please contact the church office to let us know you have the item(s) so we don’t get multiples of the same thing. And then, please drop your item off at the office and we’ll get it to Lori who will take it to Souaibou.
Thanks for considering:
Large pot (Dutch oven-ish)
Baking Sheet
Can Opener
Tea Pot
2 or More Kitchen Chairs
1 Living Room Chair
8. A Note For Our Street Ministry Muffin Makers
We are so grateful for those who are partnering with our street ministry team by providing muffins which they share with those they meet. It’s very helpful for the team if you would wrap each muffin individually and then place them in a bag and write the date of delivery on the bag. Thank you for these extra steps.
9. This Sunday’s Worship Services
The gym worship service will be under the musical leadership of Julianne Moore and friends. In the sanctuary, the service will feature musical leadership by the Sanctuary Choir and soloist Pascale Butt.
In the sanctuary service, Pastor Ross will be continuing the series, “Things Jesus Didn’t Say” with this week’s focus refuting the idea that if we follow Jesus we’ll never suffer, and life will always be good.
In the gym, Dr. Keith will be continuing his series in the book of Mark with this week’s sermon entitled Taxes and Time Management drawing on Mark 2:13-28. To introduce to the sermon he writes: The first disciples in Mark chapter 1 are called from the fishing industry. Given the fear of water that historically accompany the Israelites, it takes some courage to counter such fears by stepping into a boat every morning, and it is a big step to leave everything and follow Jesus. But are there disciples from other vocational groups and walks of life? Alongside Peter and Andrew, in chapter 2 we meet Levi the tax collector, a loathed occupation that was compared with the worst groups in society and riddled with corruption. Who is Levi, and why does Jesus call him to leave the toll booth for an entirely new pathway? Is Levi the same figure as Matthew, the well-know writer of another Gospel narrative? Notably, the call of Levi is followed up in chapter 2 with some short scenes that deal with wineskins and the sabbath, and these episodes address such practical matters as our highest priorities and (yes!) even the relentless pursuit of hurry. This week we pause to consider some immediate points of application in Mark chapter 2 that have numerous implications for our Atlantic Canadian lives right now.
Whether in-person or online, we hope that you will join us for our worship services this fourth Sunday in April.
10. NextGen Ministry
Children @ BSBC
Scouts Food Drive: Saturday, April 22, 10 am – noon
This will be the 20th Annual Scout food drive for the Fredericton Community Kitchen and the first since COVID. We will be collecting food from homes in a designated area on the hill. This is a chance for our boys to serve their community. We will meet at the church at 10 am and there will be a BBQ at noon at the church after food has been collected.
Half-Day Summer Camp: July 3 – 7, 9 am – noon
Our half-day summer camp will be happening Monday, July 3rd to Friday, July 7th, from 9 am – noon! Mark your calendars and be ready for your little ones to join us! Registration for the half-day summer camp will open mid-May. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Elementary (K – Grade 5) Scouting Boys: April 19, 6:30 pm
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 are held weekly in the church gym on Wednesday evenings for those in kindergarten to Grade 5. For more information, please contact the church office at 458-8348 or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca.
Youth @ BSBC: Big Upcoming Events
Family Evening Hike at Woolastook Park: Friday, April 28
Parents are encouraged to join our youth for an evening of fellowship! We are meeting at the church at 5:00 pm to have a quick supper together. Then at 5:40 pm, we are heading to Woolastook Park. We will meet at Woolastook Park as a group at 6:00 pm.
If you are unable to make it for 5:00 pm, join us at 6:00 pm at Woolastook Park for the hike! Please contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca to let her know what time you will be arriving!
Youth Takeover The Contemporary Service: Sunday, April 30
Youth will be taking over the contemporary service in the gym on Sunday, April 30. Youth are encouraged to think of how they can serve during this service. There are many areas available such as: greeting, reading Scripture, worship team, sound equipment, and more! We look forward to seeing all of our youth out, serving, and worshipping alongside our larger congregation.
Combined Youth Event at Smythe Street Church: Thursday, May 4, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Youth are welcome and encouraged to join us on Thursday, May 4th at Smythe Street Church for a combined gathering for worship, games, and pizza. Pizza is $2 a slice. This week, as we will be meeting on Thursday, May 4th, there will be NO YOUTH GROUP on Friday, May 5th.
Tidal Impact Fundraising Dinner: Saturday, May 27
On Saturday, May 27th, our youth will be putting on a fundraising dinner and a show for Tidal Impact. We ask that our youth think of how they can serve, and showcase their talents. All youth are encouraged to help with this fundraiser, and to support their peers! More details regarding the time, and price for tickets will follow.
One Conference: Friday, June 2 – Saturday, June 3
The One Conference is back this year from June 2nd – 3rd in Moncton from 5 pm June 2nd to 5:30 pm June 3rd. Youth will not want to miss out on this awesome opportunity to come together with so many other churches. The cost for this event is $80.00. The deadline for youth to register is April 25. If you have any questions or if cost is an issue, please contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca. BE A VOLUNTEER DRIVER – if you would like to be a volunteer driver for this event, please reach out to Pastor Nikki!
Youth @ BSBC: Weekly Events
Youth Choir / Greenhouse Band: Wednesdays, 6 – 6:30 pm
The youth choir is happening this evening 6 – 6:30 pm in the Barnabas Center. All youth are welcome and those who are interested in participating in the youth choir and/or Greenhouse Service band can join us tonight and can contact Julianne at julianne.d.moore@gmail.com with any questions or to express interest.
Bible Study: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8 pm
Bible Study! Youth are welcome to come out tonight to join us as we continue through the book of Mark. All are welcome, even if you have not been previously. Join Kari Dunfield and Pastor Nikki.
Middle & High School Scouting Boys (Grade 6 – 12): Thursday, April 20, 7 pm
BSBC offers a scouting program for boys from Grade 6 - 12. 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 are held bi-weekly in the church gym on Thursday evenings. For more information, please contact the church office at 458-8348 or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca.
Youth Group: Fridays, 7 – 9 pm
Youth are invited to join us this Friday for a night filled with youth group games, fun, and learning more about God. All friends are welcome to come and join!
High School Youth Group: Sundays, 7 – 9 pm
High school youth are invited to join us this Sunday at 7 pm for an evening of fun, friends, and fellowship. High school friends, grade 9-12, are always welcome.
If you have any questions regarding any of our upcoming youth or children’s gatherings, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
11. Seeking Summer Student for NextGen Ministry
We have been fortunate to be awarded a SEED grant from the provincial government which will allow us to hire a summer student to work in our Next Gen (children/youth) ministry for 14 weeks. Details follow. Please pray with me for God’s provision of the student of His choice to help lead what will be a busy summer of ministry. Please make this summer job known to anyone you believe might be interested.
Thank you, Pastor Nikki
Community Children/Youth Worker Summer Student
Position Outline: The community children/youth worker summer student is a position created to support, foster and grow the Next Generation in the community in and around Brunswick Street Baptist Church. The ideal candidate would have problem solving skills, initiative, creativity, dependability and teachability.
Position Responsibilities:
Assisting Next Generation Pastor & Children’s Coordinators with Vacation Bible School (VBS) which includes planning, participation, recruiting volunteers and follow up
Participating in a local missions’ week tour to Saint John (lead up/follow up)
Assisting in leading weekly programming for Next Generation ministries
Developing programming for Next Generation ministries summer events
Developing programming for fall Next Generation ministries
Administrative work
Using Social Media for promotion of events and contacting individuals
Providing basic AV/IT service
Participating in KidzTown on Sunday mornings
Creating a connection point with the Next Generation cohort in the broader community (ie. Park Ministry)
Position Accountability: The Summer Student is responsible to the Brunswick Street Baptist Church Board of Deacons through the Education Committee with direct responsibility to the Next Generation Pastor.
Position Time Allotment & Wage: This summer job is made possible through the provincial SEED program for current students. Requirements for applying include: must be a resident of New Brunswick, eligible to work in Canada, a Student in current academic year and attending full-time post secondary in the fall 2023.
This position is for 14 weeks, 35 hours a week, at $17.50 per hour. Start date is negotiable. There are no other benefits associated with this position. Termination of the contract by either party requires 30 days written notice.
How To Apply
Please email your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position to Pastor Nikki Leftley at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca. Application deadline is April 15, 2023. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
For more information, please contact Pastor Nikki Leftley by email (nikki@bsbc.nb.ca) or telephone (506-458-8348).
12. Children’s Ministry Staff Opportunities
Ecclesiastes reminds us that there is a time for every purpose under heaven. These ‘seasons’ mean transitions. In this light, we share that after many years of service, Yewande Akalusi has completed her faithful ministry as Elementary Bible Teacher in our Children’s Ministry. We sincerely thank Yewande for her faithfulness to the Word of God, to our children and this church family and pray for every blessing as she completes her eduction. Then, at the end of May, Ufuoma Akalusi will be completing her ministry as our Preschool Coordinator before leaving for Law School in Toronto.
The congregation is asked to pray for His provision in these days. Please speak to those you believe have the gifts to serve in these ways. Interested applicants should apply with a cover letter explaining why they are interested in the position and a brief summary of their Christian testimony along with a copy of a personal resume. These should be submitted to the church office by Friday, April 28. For more information please contact Pastor Nikki. Here are the individual position descriptions:
Elementary Bible Teacher
Position Outline: The Elementary Bible Teacher provides direct Bible teaching to children in this age group through weekly KidzTown ministry and if possible, at the annual Vacation Bible school.
Position Responsibilities:
Coordinate lesson themes with other elementary leaders
Prepare in advance the lessons to be taught
Deliver lessons in KidzTown and, if possible, in VBS
Meet with Next Gen Pastor as needed to review and direct this work
Position Accountability: The Elementary Bible Teacher is responsible to the Board of Deacons through the Education Committee and Pastor Nikki Leftely.
Terms of the Position: Remuneration for the position is $17.50 per hour for 5 hours per week. Four weeks (four Sundays) paid vacation is to be coordinated with the NextGen Pastor.
Preschool Coordinator
Position Outline: The Preschool Coordinator will support and facilitate the delivery of Christian Education Ministry to the church preschoolers (infancy to age four) and their parents. This will be done under the direction and support of BSBC’s Education Committee and the Lead Pastor.
Position Responsibilities:
Secure volunteers for Church-Time Preschool Ministry
Create volunteer rotations/communication with volunteers and Church Office
Prepare weekly church hour curriculum (stories and colouring pages)
Weekly washing of cups/pitchers and laundry
Coordinate sanitization of preschool toys
Purchase needed toys and other resources with approval from the Lead Pastor
Maintain stock in the snack cupboard
Change seasonal decorations for preschool check-in area
Resource crafts and craft supplies for special occasions (ie. Christmas, Easter, etc.)
Attend monthly Education Committee Meeting
Be present in the Preschool Area two Sundays a month and in worship “On Call” the remaining Sundays
Position Accountability: The Preschool Coordinator is responsible to the Board of Deacons through the Education Committee and the Lead Pastor.
Terms of the Position: Remuneration for the position is $17.50 per hour for 10 hours per week. Four weeks (four Sundays) paid vacation is to be coordinated with the Lead Pastor.
13. Meals On Wheels: An Opportunity to Care
Recently Dr. Keith preached in the sanctuary service on the account of the four friends who were determined to care for their friend who needed to have the power of Jesus poured out on his life. These ‘stretcher bearers’ were fulfilling the intentions of Galatians 6. “Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” We were never meant to do life alone. We need the love and care of others, as much as we are needed by others in the same ways. There are so many ways to be ‘stretcher bearers’.
For those who cook, I’m back to invite you to consider providing one meal a week for a couple in our church family who are each shouldering challenging health burdens. Just click the link below and register to provide a meal sometime in that week. Names and contact information will be provided after registering. If you are not able to deliver the meal to the northside, just let us know and we’ll arrange delivery for you. There are no dietary restrictions.
THANK YOU TO ALL who helped in the previous weeks. Know that your ‘carrying’ has been a blessing of Christ in these lives.
Pastor Greg
14. Community Events
Take-out Baked Ham Supper
Friday, April 28, pick-up 4:00-5:30pm at Nashwaaksis United Church, 46 Main Street.
The delicious take-out supper includes carved baked ham, potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, roll, and raspberry cheesecake dessert for $15.
Please call Rindy or Tom Austin, 506-450-7151 by noon on Monday, April 24 to reserve your take-outs.
15. This Week at BSBC
Please note: FLC stands for Family Life Centre
Wednesday, April 19
10:00 Senior Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:30 Community Potluck Supper (Gym)
6:00 Youth Choir/Greenhouse Band (Barnabas Center)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC0
6:30 Sanctuary Choir Practice (Choir Room)
6:30 Scouting Boys Group (K-Gr 5) (Gym/Fellowship Hall)
8:00 Youth Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)
Thursday, April 20
7:00 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Gym, Main Kitchen)
9:00 Benevolent Ministry (By Appointment)
9:00 New Life Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Ladies Bible Study (CB) (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
1:30 Gospel of John Bible Study (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:00 L’Arche/Opal Drop-In (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Bible Study - Bad Girls of the Bible (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 GriefShare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Scouting Boys Group (Grade 6 – 12) (Gym)
7:00 Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Practice (Barnabas Center/Choir Room)
Friday, April 21
10:00 Senior Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:00 Stage Setup (Gym)
6:00 Friends Are Us Puppets (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Youth Group (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Barnabas Center and KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
Saturday, April 22
9:00 Gym Set-up (Gym)
10:00 Scouts Food Drive (Connections Centre, 1st Floor, FLC)
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, April 23
7:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:00 Asian Sunday School (Zoom)
9:20 Sunday Morning Prayer (Counselling Room, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:30 Sunday School For All Ages (Family Life Center)
9:30 Portraits of Jesus (Under The Sea Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
10:15 KidzTown & Preschool Classes (2nd & 1st Floor, FLC)
10:30 Contemporary Worship (Gym)
10:30 Mandarin Worship (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
10:30 Traditional Service (Sanctuary)
1:00 Mandarin Choir Practice (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 High School Youth Group
Monday, April 24
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
10:00 Senior Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
7:00 Mandarin Sister Choir Rehearsal (Barnabas Center)
7:00 Board of Deacons (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, April 25
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
10:00 Library Open
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
12:00 Quilter’s Meeting (Quilting Room)
1:00 Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic 2023 (Gym)
1:00 Pastoral Staff Meeting (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
1:30 Quilters for Missions (Quilting Room)
2:15 Full Staff Meeting (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
6:00 Sports Friends (Gym)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adult Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, April 26
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
10:00 Senior Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:30 Community Potluck Supper (Gym)
6:00 Youth Choir/Greenhouse Band (Barnabas Center)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Sanctuary Choir Practice (Choir Room)
6:30 Scouting Boys Group (K-Gr 5) (Gym/Fellowship Hall)
8:00 Youth Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)
