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In this issue:
Check out what's coming up at BSBC from August 2 to 9.
Welcome New Member: Sam Tingley
Tidal Impact Update: Mission Accomplished!
Pastor Greg on Medical Leave: October 2
Financial Report to July 31, 2023
Mandarin Congregation Marriage Retreat: August 4 – 6
Family Worship Sunday: August 6
Ordination Council: August 8
OASIS: August 10 – 12
Mandarin Baptism: August 13
Summer Communion Service: August 13
Family Fun at Killarney Lake: August 20
Security Volunteers
Summer Hours for KidzTown and Preschool
NextGen Ministry @ BSBC (Children/Youth)
Fresh Start Young Adults Group
This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: August 6
Celebrations
Community Opportunities
This Week @ BSBC
1. Welcome New Member: Sam Tingley
Deacon Dwight Dunfield and Deacon Sheila Ross met with our newest member Sam Tingley on July 12, 2023. We are delighted to welcome him into membership at Brunswick Street Baptist Church.
Sam grew up at BSBC was baptized here in 2015 after accepting Christ as his saviour in 2006 just before turning 4. Being part of a missions trip in 2018 helping homeless youth ignited the passion he has for working with youth. We are thrilled to have him as one of our summer students this year (our youth affectionately call him “Sparkles”) — and he wants to keep helping out with children's and youth ministry.
He was given the right hand (well, left, since his right one is broken!) of fellowship Sunday, July 30. With his vibrant faith, he is a wonderful addition to our membership. Welcome Sam!
2. Tidal Impact Update: Missions Accomplished!
God was hard at work changing our hearts, improving relationships, and strengthening us to do His work at Tidal Impact. We worked hard in the heat helping a boys and girls club get ready to open some facilities that were shut down during COVID. The diligence and energy of our youth to push through physical adversities was incredibly admirable.
Our food drive was a massive success as the entire group was able to bring in over 10,500 pounds of food to feed 4,400 families in need. However, God was not simply using us to help others. He was using our work for Him to transform us. The week was inspiring to see and showed us again that God is still working in the hearts of young people and using them to further His kingdom all over the world. There are so many stories to tell. We are particularly grateful to our BSBC family for your tremendous support of our mission to Tidal Impact.
3. Pastor Greg Medical Leave — Returning Oct. 2
Upon the recommendation of his medical team, and affirmed by the Board of Deacons, Pastor Greg Geldart will be on medical leave from August 15 to October 2, 2023. The pastoral team (Ross, Nikki, Changbin, and Dr. Keith), along with support from Kevin Culberson, will be working with the Board of Deacons to prepare for the Fall.
Thank you for your on-going prayers for each member of our pastoral staff, leaders and their families.
Denise Mersereau, Chair
Board of Deacons
4. Financial Report to July 31, 2023
5. Mandarin Congregation Marriage Retreat: Aug. 4 – 6
The Mandarin Congregation will be hosting a Marriage Retreat this weekend, August 4 – 6, at the Ramada Hotel. This retreat will be the first in the Atlantic provinces from the Chinese Family for Christ (CCFC Canada located in Toronto) which allows couples to build their marriage in Christ. There are 3 couples trained by CCFC Canada who will lead the retreat (one couple from Toronto, one couple from Montreal and Pastor Changbin Tian & Jian Zhang). We already have 6 couples who will be joining the retreat.
Please pray for us, may our Lord transform all the couples’ heart and learn to build their family in Christ.
Respectfully submitted,
Pastor Changbin
6. Family Sunday: August 6
Hey folks! Coming up next weekend is another long weekend. We will be keeping our family with us in the worship services on Sunday, August 6. We are giving our Preschool and KidzTown staff, leaders, and volunteers a chance to join us for worship. Our summer student and newest member Sam Tingley will be leading the children’s portion of our service.
Our planned children’s activities will resume Sunday, August 13. Thank you for loving our family and our children in this way.
7. Ordination Council: August 8
Fancy a Road Trip for Pastor Ross?
Over the last several months, Pastor Ross has been working very hard on his journey to Ordination. He has completed the required coursework and written his 15-page Statement of Faith… his faith is BIG! The final step for Pastor Ross is to appear before the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada’s Examining Council for Ordination. This appointment has been confirmed for Tuesday, August 8 at 4:15 p.m. in Room 177, Main Level of Stultz Hall, Crandall University, 333 Gorge Road, Moncton.
During this appointment, Pastor Ross will be answering questions about his theological statement to the Examining Council which is made up of 34 members. Following this, a recommendation letter from the church will be presented to the Council, they will have a discussion, make a decision, and then communicate the decision to Pastor Ross at the conclusion of the appointment. This entire process will take approximately 75 minutes.
How can you support Pastor Ross between now and August 8?
Pray that he can be rested and spiritually prepared for this very significant appointment.
Pray for Fi and their girls as they support him in the days leading up to August 8.
Take a road trip! Members of the church family are welcome to attend the appointment in support of Pastor Ross on August 8. If you plan to attend, there is a parking lot near Stultz Hall where you can park for free. What a practical way to show your individual support and to collectively show that the Brunswick Street family affirms his calling to ministry and ordination!
Denise Mersereau
Chair, Board of Deacons
8. Oasis: Aug. 10 – 12, 2023
Each year, the Baptist churches in Atlantic Canada send ‘delegates’ to OASIS, the annual gathering of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. This is an annual gathering for worship, discipleship, and to consider how we share together in living out the love of Jesus “everywhere”. Give a read:
We’re excited to welcome you to Oasis on August 10-12, 2023 at Crandall University in Moncton, New Brunswick
Our CBAC family can expect a joy-filled gathering as we celebrate our shared mission and stories of God’s work in this denominational family. We’ll worship together, share updates, discuss and vote on family business, and enjoy fellowship. In addition to the main schedule of activities, we’ll be facilitating special events alongside our partner organizations, as well as fun and engaging programs for kids and youth.
This year we’re thrilled to have Jason Ballard as our guest speaker and to hear a message for our CBAC family from Dr. Terry Atkinson as well.
This year, we can send 10 delegates. To be a delegate for BSBC you must be a member of BSBC. Otherwise, you can attend OASIS as a guest — everything but vote on business. Are you interested in being one of our delegates to OASIS? We are able to provide a stipend of $200 to cover your registration and help with expenses. We have space for six more delegates.
If you are able to attend, please contact Naomi in the church office (naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca) and she will complete your registration.
9. Mandarin Baptism: August 13
Let’s celebrate a big day on Sunday, August 13 at 12:00 noon: 6 brothers and sisters will be baptized on that day. They will show their faith in Christ through the baptism.
May our Lord bless them and lead them in their life. All are very welcome to join us and celebrate with them.
Respectfully submitted,
Pastor Changbin
10. Summer Communion Service: Aug. 13
We ask you to note that given the long weekend in August, communion will be offered on August 13. Communion for September will be offered on Sunday, September 3 when the gym, sanctuary and Mandarin congregations will combine as we launch the fall season of ministry.
11. Family Fun at Killarney Lake: August 20
Who: Anyone and everyone
What: Summer Outreach & Fellowship
Where: Killarney Lake, 1600 St Marys St, Fredericton
When: Sunday, August 20, 1 – 3 p.m.
Once again, we would like to hang out with our family and friends, this time at the lake! Bring along toys, games, swimsuits, food, drink and your walking shoes in case you fancy a walk around the lake.
This is a great occasion to invite people both within and outside of the church and to enjoy the sun, summer, and each other.
12. Security Volunteers
Recognizing that folks are usually busy during the summer, we would welcome your presence. Whether during the summer or starting in the fall, if you have some time to spare, 3 hours per month, would you be willing to volunteer with Dwight Colwell and our security team? These special volunteers will be asked to provide building security for three hours in the evenings, one evening a month, Mondays through Fridays, from 6 – 9 p.m. Dwight will provide on the job training.
We would be pleased to welcome you to the team. For more information, please contact Dwight Colwell at colwelldwight@gmail.com or call 506-459-7008.
13. Summer Hours for KidzTown & Preschool
As a way to bless our children’s volunteers and leaders, for the rest of this summer, our Children’s ministries, Preschool and KidzTown will now start at 10:50 a.m. Both Tina and Melanie will pick up the children from the gym service at this time and escort the children to their respective areas. If you attend the sanctuary service, please bring your children to the Connections Center at 10:45 a.m. to meet up with our crew on their way through.
Please still check your children in as usual in the Connections Center before the services.13. NextGen Ministry
14. NextGen Ministry
Youth @ BSBC
NEW TIME: Summer Youth Group Pool Party: Wednesday, August 2, 6 – 8 p.m.
Tonight, our Summer Youth Group will be meeting at Stephen and Deborah VanSlyke’s for a pool party. Youth, come prepared for an evening of fun, food, and frolic in a safe environment. Modest swimsuits requested. We would love for our all youth, those exiting Grade 5 up to and including those exiting Grade 12, to come join us tonight from 6 – 8 p.m.! For more information, please email youth.bsbc.nb@gmail.com or contact Pastor Nikki.
Learn to Crochet: Tuesday, August 8, 1 – 3 p.m.
On Tuesday, August 8, our middle and high school youth are invited to come out and join Elaine Tian, our Summer Intern, for a learn to crochet adventure! We will be learning how to crochet a circle. This will be our final session. For more information, please email Elaine at elaine08042@gmail.com or contact Pastor Nikki.
High School Youth Group – Jeopardy! Tuesday, August 8, 6:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, August 8, all High School youth are invited to join with our Fresh Start Young Adults group for a night of playing Jeopardy! We will be meeting in the Assembly Area on the third floor of the Family Life Center. Come prepared to play a rousing game. For more information, please email youth.bsbc.nb@gmail.com or contact Pastor Nikki.
15. Fresh Start Young Adults Group
Our Young Adults ministry, Fresh Start, continues to meet on Tuesday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. 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.
16. Celebration
Mary McMulkin’s family invite you to an open house on Sunday, August 13 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Ramada Courtyard on Riverside Drive to help celebrate her 80th birthday.
We look forward to seeing you there!
17. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: Aug. 6
The gym worship service will be under the musical leadership of Shannon Goodwin. In the sanctuary, the worship service will under the musical leadership of Gloria Tranquilla, featuring special music by Kathie Berry.
This Sunday, Pastor Ross will be speaking in both services and continuing in the “Could God use me if…” series. This week’s title is “Could God use me if I suffer with Extremes of Emotion and Despair, through the lens of David”.
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
18. Community Events
New Brunswick Christian Ashram
The New Brunswick Christian Ashram is an interdenominational Christian family retreat that will be held August 10-13, 2023, at Beulah Campground on the Saint John River located at Browns Flat, NB. The Evangelist is Rev. Matt Henson, Executive Director, United Christian Ashrams International, Nashville, Tennessee and the Bible Teacher is Rev. Vicars Hodge who has served various Anglican churches in Ontario and New Brunswick. For more information on the New Brunswick Christian Ashram, please visit their website at www.nbca.ca. Your BSBC contacts are Dale and Carol Bray at 506-455-3784 and John Stewart at 506-471-9740. Brochures are available at the church office and through their website.
Country Gospel Concert
Hope City will be hosting a Country Gospel Concert on Sunday, August 12, 2023, at 6:30 pm (doors open at 5:45 pm), at Hope City Fredericton, 429 Clements Drive. There will be a live band with Murray Gordon on keys, Kevin Munn on Bass, Khoury Fraser on Acoustic, Lee Howe on Lead Guitar, Rodney Robichaud on Steel Guitar, and Jonathan Harrington on Drums, featuring Wanda Grieve-Carter, The Weaver’s, Miles & Rosemary Blair, and Khoury Fraser. A free-will offering in support of the artists and the band.
19. This Week at BSBC
Please note: FLC stands for Family Life Centre
Wednesday, August 2
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:30 Summer Youth Group Pool Party (VanSlyke Residence)
Thursday, August 3
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Main Kitchen/Gym)
7:00 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
9:00 Benevolent Ministry (By Appointment)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Practice (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
Friday, August 4
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Family Room/KidzTown, 1st & 2nd Floor, FLC)
Saturday, August 5
10:00 Gym Setup
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, August 6
7:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:00 Asian Sunday School (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
10:30 Contemporary Worship Service (Gym)
10:30 Mandarin Worship Service (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
10:30 Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary)
11:30 Library Open After Services
Monday, August 7
Civic Holiday – Church Offices Closed
6:30 Social Action Team Meeting (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, August 8
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
10:00 Planning/Pastoral Meeting (Admin Office)
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Zoom)
1:00 Middle/High School Youth Learn to Crochet (Admin Office)
1:30 Quilters for Missions (Quilting Room)
4:15 Ordination Council Examination (Crandall University, Moncton)
5:30 Sports Friends (Wilmot Park)
7:00 Fresh Start (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
