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In this issue:
Check out what's coming up at BSBC from Jan. 4 to 11.
Annual Reports
WMS 59th Anniversary Potluck and Meeting
NEW Women’s Thursday Night Bible Study
Senior’s Luncheon for January
Furniture/Household Item Needs
Sunday School and KidzTown
Vacation
NextGen Ministries (Children & Youth)
GriefShare Ministry
DivorceCare Ministry
Pastoral Care at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital
Muffin Mania – Dust Off Your Muffin Tins
The Case for Faith Study - 2023
Community News
This Week @ BSBC
1. Annual Reports
Don’t forget that all submissions for the Annual Report for 2022 were due Monday, Jan. 2, 2023! Please submit your report as soon as possible to the church office at bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca or dropped off at the office in typewritten form, if possible.
2. WMS 59th Anniversary Potluck & Meeting
The WMS will meet in the gym on Monday, January 9 at 2 pm for their 59th Birthday Meeting & Potluck (we’ll be serving birthday cake for dessert). For further information, contact Harriet McNeill at 472-6280 or by email at hpmcneill80@gmail.com).
3. New Women’s Thursday Night Bible Study
New Bible study for women starting on Thursday, January 12 from 6:30-8pm on the third floor of the Family Life Center. All women welcome! We will be starting “Bad Girls of the Bible” by Liz Curtis Higgs. Please join us as we learn about some of the most controversial women in the Bible.
Please contact Bo Vinh-Doyle with any questions or to register at vinhdoyle1@gmail.com.
4. January Senior’s Luncheon
Seniors, why not join us for our January Senior’s Luncheon on Monday, January 16 at noon in the gym. The menu is homemade soup and apple pie. Our guest speaker will be Steve Patterson, Director of Community for the 12 Neighbours initiative of providing tiny homes to help address the homelessness need in Fredericton. “Pastor” Steve will be bringing his guitar, so we’ll delight in his musical giftedness as well. A suggested donation for the luncheon is $5.
Reservations are required by Friday, January 13 by 3 pm. You can make your reservation by contacting the church office (458-8348/receptionist@bsbc.nb.ca) or by using the link below.
Given the commitment of our Senior’s Luncheon Host Team, we’re planning on a luncheon each month on the third Monday of the month. Please DO invite family and friends to join you. We will continue to use tables of four but you can arrange your seating plans.
5. Furniture/Household Item Needs
Benevolent Ministry Request
Doug McAllister, our Benevolent Coordinator, would like you to know that a senior has a need for some study furniture (this is large person). The needs are a double mattress, a couch and a Lazyboy-type chair with big arms. If you can help in any way, please contact the church office (458-8348/receptionist@bsbc.nb.ca). Thank you.
Social Action Team Refugee Ministry
In early in December, Souaibou, our new church family member, moved into his permanent housing and as you’ve seen, Lori Wightman was able to create a list of items that will help make his apartment his home.
Thanks to those who have been able to help thus far. We are now down to furniture items. If you are able to provide any of the following items, please email Lori to let her know and make arrangements to get the item to Souaibou’s home. You can reach Lori at: lori@wightmanfamily.org.
Furniture Needs:
"Smallish" Sofa and Living Room Chairs
TV Stand
Bedroom Dresser or Shelving for Clothes
Small Coffee Table
2 Table Lamps
Standing Floor Lamp
6. Sunday School & KidzTown
KidzTown (elementary) and Children’s Church (preschool) will both be offered during the worship hour on Sunday, Jan. 8. However, Sunday School will begin on Sunday, January 15. We are so grateful to our children, youth and adult ministry leaders for their faithful service.
7. Vacation
Please be in prayer for Pastor Greg and Margaret as they take vacation time from Monday, January 2 returning to ministry on Sunday, January 15. Over that time Pastor Ross and Pastor Nikki will be available should you have a need – simply contact the church office.
Please pray for Dr. Keith and family as they return from their southern US travels. Dr. Keith will be with us again on Sunday, January 8.
8. NextGen Ministries
Happy New year to you and your family! This week our programs continue to be on a holiday break, but coming up next week our programs kick off!
Children @ BSBC
Elementary (K- Grade 5) Scouting Boys Returns: Next Wednesday, Jan. 11, 6:30 p.m.
BSBC offers a scouting program for boys from kindergarten to high school. 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 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.
Hands–In Girls Ministry: Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. – noon
Hands–In Girls ministry is happening again this month, on Saturday, January 14th up in Kidztown from 10 am to 12 pm! All girls from kindergarten to grade 5 are encouraged to join Allie Dunfield and her team for this time of friends, faith, and fun! To register for this event please CLICK HERE.
Youth @ BSBC
Bible Study Returns: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Youth are welcome and encouraged to come as we begin a new series through the book of Mark, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 6:30 – 8 p.m. All are welcome, Join Kari Dunfield and Pastor Nikki next Wednesday.
Youth Group New Years Kick-Off: Friday, Jan. 13, 7 – 9 p.m.
Next week we are back, and will be having our youth kick-off! Our leaders are ready and excited for the youth group to be back after the holidays! We look forward to seeing all our youth for a night of games, fun, community, and snacks! Invite your friends and be ready for a great start to the new year in BSBC’s youth community! Email Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca for further information!
High School Youth Group Kick-Off: Sunday, Jan. 15, 7 – 9 p.m.
We welcome our high schoolers to come out next Sunday for our first high school event of the year! Meet on the third floor Sunday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m., for a night of fun, community, and great discussions on faith/life! The following Sunday, Jan. 22 we will be doing an offsite event of skating, email Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!
Opportunities to Serve
If your youth would like to get more involved in using their gifts/talents by serving in the larger BSBC community, there are many ways they can serve such as but not limited to; Sunday morning tech, greeting on Sunday mornings, preschool, Third Sunday Supper, etc.
Greenhouse Service: Sunday, Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m.
Greenhouse Service on Jan. 29! Tell all of your friends about this and join us in the Barnabas Center at 10:30 a.m., on Jan. 29 for our youth service! Come worship, grow in community with one another, and learn how to use your gifts and talents better at Greenhouse. If you want more information about the Greenhouse Service or would like to serve in the service in any way please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca
9. GriefShare Ministry
If you are suffering the loss of a loved one, GriefShare, a Christian-based video-discussion support group, is being offered in the Family Room in the Family Life Center at Brunswick Street Baptist Church starting Thursday, January 19th, 2023 from 7-9 pm for 13 weeks. Please call 458-8348 for information and to register.
10. DivorceCare Ministry
If you or someone you know is going through the transition of marital separation or divorce, encourage them to consider joining our DivorceCare ministry. At DivorceCare they’ll find people who understand because they’ve “been there” and videos that help normalize the many emotions and challenges of navigating this life change. DivorceCare begins on Tuesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm in the Family Room. For more information or to register, please contact the church office (458-8348/receptionist@bsbc.nb.ca). Click here for more information (Link to the DC ministry listing on our website – which I think gives them the opportunity to visit the ministries website)
11. Pastoral Care at the Dr. Everett Chalmer’s Hospital
Did you know that our own Rev. Kevin Culberson serves as the Baptist Chaplin at the DECH, in a position funded by our local Baptist Association and the churches, like us, who support Association ministries. Kevin is available to visit with any patient, regardless of denominational affiliation or none, but the current situation at the DECH requires that he be contacted directly by the patient or a members of the patient’s immediate family. Kevin can be reached by email (culberson.kevin@gmail.com) or you may call or text him (506-260-2640).
We’d also like you to know that your pastors are happy to make hospital visits but must be notified of the hospitalization. In the past, we were able to view the Baptist records at the hospital but admitting seldom asks for this information proving the online resource unhelpful. Thank you for providing us with news of hospitalizations by contacting your pastors directly or by contacting the church office.
12. Muffin Mania: Thank You & On To 2023
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. The members of our Street Ministry Team can tell you how welcome it is to those they meet to receive a homemade muffin to go along with the hot chocolate that is always served.
Our schedule is open for 2023. You can sign up for weeks between the first of January and the first of March. We still require 3 dozen muffins per week.
How to sign up
Please click the link below to sign up to serve in this way. OR call the church office (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.
13. The Case for Faith Study 2023
This six-week study is back in 2023 for all people who have questions regarding their faith. Learn more and register by clicking the link below.
14. Community News
See Amid the Winter Snow
A concert of seasonal music by Sally Dibble (soprano), Stephen Peacock (classical guitar) and Natalia Lubimova (viola) has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 7, 7:30 pm at Wilmot United Church. Admission is by freewill donation in support of the church’s organ restoration fund. All welcome.
15. This Week at BSBC
(Please note: FLC stands for Family Life Center)
Wednesday, January 4
10:00 Seniors Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:30 Sanctuary Choir Practice (Choir Room)
Thursday, January 5
9:00 Benevolent Ministry (By Appointment)
12:00 G. Tranquilla (Barnabas Center)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
Friday, January 6
10:00 Seniors Exercise
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
Saturday, January 7
9:00 Gym Set-up (Gym)
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
3:00 McLellan/Smith Wedding (Sanctuary)
Sunday, January 8
10:15 KidzTown & Preschool (2nd & 1st Floor, FLC)
10:30 Contemporary Worship (Gym)
10:30 Mandarin Worship (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
10:30 Traditional Service (Sanctuary)
Monday, January 9
10:00 Seniors Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
2:00 WMS Meeting & Potluck (Kitchen/Gym)
6:30 Education Committee (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Social Action Committee (Family Room, FLC)
Tuesday, January 10
10:00 Library Open
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor Over Main Kitchen)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 Quilters for Missions (Quilting Room)
6:00 Sports Friends (Gym)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adult Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Missions Committee Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, January 11
10:00 Seniors Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:30 Community Potluck (Gym)
6:30 Scouting Boys Ministry (K-Gr 5) (Gym, Fellowship Hall)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Sanctuary Choir Practice (Choir Room)
