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In this issue:
Check out what's coming up at BSBC from July 12 to 19.
Summer Changes for KidzTown & Preschool
Tidal Impact Update: July 22 – 28
Sports Friends: Charles Millette
OASIS: August 10 – 12, 2023
Financial Giving Update: January to June 2023
Summer Juice Ministry
Muffin Mania: Booking for August & September
Pastoral Care for the Summer
NextGen Ministry @ BSBC (Children/Youth)
Fresh Start Young Adults Group
This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: July 16
Community Events
This Week @ BSBC
1. Summer Changes for KidzTown & Preschool
As a way to bless our children’s volunteers and leaders, for the rest of this summer, our Children’s ministries, both 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 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.
2. Tidal Impact Update: July 22 – 28
Our youth are looking forward to Tidal Impact and spreading the love of Jesus into the local communities and various outreach programs around Saint John.
Thank you for coming out to our car wash fundraiser on Saturday, July 8. With your help, our team raised $944.00. These funds will go toward registration, ball caps, food, and travel to Saint John. We love you, we love your support, and we think you are all great!
Please pray for our youth and our leaders, and that God can use us to make an IMPACT on the Tidal City of Saint John.
3. Sports Friends Part 2: Charles Millette
Happy Wednesday dear BSBC family!
This week, we will share exciting news of a new soccer ministry happening in Moncton and bring you closer to the ministry and offer prayer requests for the summer. Enjoy the read!
To all: thanks in advance for coming with us through your faithful prayers and support!
NB Sports Ministry Flash News
Meanwhile in Moncton, a group of coaches of First Baptist Moncton is boldly kicking off a weekly soccer gathering for kids and teens, on the grass field of a Presbyterian church. The idea of using soccer to engage with newcomers to Canada is a brilliant one, given that most people who come to us from other nations, are most likely football players and excited to jump on a field, whether they speak English or not!
At this point, we are seeing 10 kids / 5 families from India, Nigeria, Philippines and Canada joyfully come together on Saturday mornings! Pray for the parents and players involved to sense God’s love through the commitment of the coaches.
The National: A Growing Team?
With now two years of active ministry of serving and equipping churches across the nation, Charles is ready to see the Sports Friends Canada team grow, in order to reduce the travel to the West coast and have more freedom to look at expanding in other locations as well.
God is well aware of the situation and seems to have found ideal teammates: a couple residing on Vancouver Island, with a vast pastoral and sports ministry experience. Please pray for the ongoing conversation, for peace and for clarity as this family of 6 truly considers joining SIM.
The National: Summer Road Trip continued…
Here’s a detailed schedule allowing you to pray precisely for Charles & the Family:
July 29: Charles’ departure: Saturday morning
July 31- Aug 3: Sports camp with disabled kids and teens, Georgetown, ON
Aug 7-11: Ministry launch and training in Lethbridge, AB
Aug 11-14: Meetings in Calgary + picking up Sarah & the kids!!
Aug 15-20: Meetings + preaching in Edmonton
Aug 21-25: Sports camp in Grande Prairie, AB
Aug 26 - Sept 6: Driving home and visiting supporters
How you can be praying for us…
Wisdom and energy for us as parents & more so for Sarah’s solo-parenting stint.
Clarity of mind during ministry meetings: to know how to best serve the churches.
Continual awareness of God’s spirit and presence: serving out of His Power!
Fun family time & Safety on the road.
Conclusion
If you believe that serving and equipping local churches to make disciples of Jesus through sports makes sense in today’s world, and wish to financially participate to the expansion of the ministry and to the Millette summer plans, you can do so at https://donations.sim.ca/projects/sports-friends-canada or by contacting Charles, by email (charles.millette@sim.org) or phone 581-232-4284.
In Him, by His Grace and for His Glory among all Nations!
The Millette Family
4. Oasis: August 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 eight 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. The deadline for early registration is July 15, 2023.
5. Financial Giving Update: January to June 2023
6. Summer Juice Ministry
Are you looking for a way to meet your church family and get some summer sun? Join the summer juice ministry and provide a cold drink for all after the service.
Come just a bit early to make 3-4 pitchers of iced tea, lemonade and fruit punch from frozen juice (provided). Use paper cups for convenience. Set your cart up at the corner of the kitchen entrance by 11:30ish and the family will find you!
It’s a simple cleanup to wash the pitchers, wipe the cart and bring in the trash can! In the event of wet weather, you can serve from the gym kitchen window. Feel free to buddy up with a friend!
If you would like to participate in this ministry, please contact the church office 506-458-8348 or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca.
7. Muffin Mania: Booking for August & September
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 August, and September. We still require 3 dozen muffins per week, specifically July 16, July 30 as well as most of August and September. 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 refrigerator 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.
8. Pastoral Care for the Summer
While Pastor Greg is on sabbatical, 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…
9. NextGen Ministry
Children @ BSBC
Biking Ministry Ages 8 – 13: Thursday, July 13, 1 – 3:30 pm
All youth aged 8 – 13 are invited to join our Summer Student, Sam Tingley, on Thursday afternoon. We will go on a biking trek from the church at 1:30 pm, across the Bill Thorpe walking bridge, past Henry Park, on the North Riverfront Trail and back along Devonshire biking path, across the bridge again and returning to BSBC. When we return, we can hang out on the Third Floor until 4:30 pm.
If your child or youth would like to join, please get them and their bike to the church next Thursday! For more information, or to volunteer for this event, please email youth.bsbc.nb@gmail.com.
Lastly, if you have a youth or children’s bike that you would not mind lending to a child or youth, please email youth.bsbc.nb@gmail.com or contact Pastor Nikki.
Youth @ BSBC
Summer Youth Group Field Games at Wilmot Park: Wednesday, July 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Tonight, we will be hosting field games at Wilmot Park. Youth, come prepared for an evening of games, including capture the flag and one game that involves water balloons! We would love for our all youth, those exiting Grade 5 up to and including those exiting Grade 12, to come join us tonight! For more information, please email youth.bsbc.nb@gmail.com.
Biking Ministry Ages 8 – 13: Thursday, July 6, 1 – 3:30 pm
All youth aged 8 – 13 are invited to join our Summer Student, Sam Tingley, on Thursday afternoon. We will go on a biking trek from the church at 1:30 pm, across the Bill Thorpe walking bridge, past Henry Park, on the North Riverfront Trail and back along Devonshire biking path, across the bridge again and returning to BSBC. When we return, we can hang out on the Third Floor until 4:30 pm.
If your child or youth would like to join, please get them and their bike to the church next Thursday! For more information, or to volunteer for this event, please email youth.bsbc.nb@gmail.com.
Lastly, if you have a youth or children’s bike that you would not mind lending to a child or youth, please email youth.bsbc.nb@gmail.com or contact Pastor Nikki.
High School Youth Group at Killarney: Monday, July 17, 3 – 5 pm
On Monday, July 17, our High School Youth are invited to join us at Killarney Lake for swimming, spike ball, and other outdoor games. If you need a ride, please contact Pastor Nikki or Sam at youth.bsbc.nb@gmail.com. Pick up at the lake will be at 5 pm.
Learn to Crochet: Tuesday, July 18, 1 – 3 pm
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. At the end of our sessions, we will put the pieces together to create baby blankets. For more information, please email Elaine at elaine08042@gmail.com or contact Pastor Nikki.
10. Fresh Start Young Adults Group
Our Young Adults ministry, Fresh Start, continues to meet on Tuesday nights from 7 - 9 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.
11. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: July 16
The gym worship service will be under the musical leadership of Greg Keezer and friends. In the sanctuary, the worship service will under the musical leadership of Gloria Tranquilla, pianist, and Elaine Durling, organist, and featuring special music by Talia Kennedy and Sebastian Vanicek.
This Sunday, Pastor Nikki will be speaking in the gym with a live feed to the sanctuary. She will be preaching the Tidal Impact Commissioning as our team will be leaving for Saint John on Saturday, July 22.
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
12. Community Events
Sound of Freedom Movie
Angel Studies, the same people who produced The Chosen, have put together a movie called Sound of Freedom which is currently playing at the Cineplex in Fredericton for the next couple of weeks. This is an inspiring true story about a former government agent’s engagement in saving children from trafficking.
Journey Church: An Evening With Jordan St. Cyr — July 27th
We are so pumped to have Jordan St. Cyr joining us for a concert in Fredericton on July 27 at 7 pm. He is a good ole Canadian, JUNO award winner, and recently performed at the Grand Ole Opry. Tickets are $30.00. Please use promo code JSCCHURCH to get $25 tickets!
Christian Ashrams
The Christian Ashram is an interdenominational Christian family retreat. There are two opportunities to attend the Ashram this summer: Atlantic Christian Ashram in Nova Scotia and the New Brunswick Christian Ashram in New Brunswick.
Atlantic Christian Ashram
The first opportunity is the Atlantic Christian Ashram to be held July 15-20, 2023, in Berwick, Nova Scotia. The Evangelist is Rev. Brian Bourque, Lead Pastor at Center Point Victory Church, Rothesay, N.B. and the Bible Teacher is Rev. Stephen Dempster, professor at Crandall University. For more information on the Atlantic Christian Ashram, please visit their website at www.atlanticchristianashram.org. Your BSBC contacts are contact Doug and Doris Ashfield at 506-472-7519 or Jackie Cook at 506-472-0289. Brochures are available at the church office and through the website.
New Brunswick Christian Ashram
The second opportunity is the New Brunswick Christian Ashram to 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 the 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.
16. This Week at BSBC
Please note: FLC stands for Family Life Centre and CC stands for Connections Center
Wednesday, July 12
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
9:00 Finance Committee Meeting (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
10:30 E. Durling (Sanctuary)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:30 Summer Youth Group Field Games (Wilmot Park)
Thursday, July 13
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Gym/Main Kitchen)
7:00 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
1:00 Youth Drop-In/Biking Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Practice (Barnabas Center/Choir Room)
Friday, July 14
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Barnabas Center & KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
Saturday, July 15
10:00 Gym Set-Up
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, July 16
7:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:00 Asian Sunday School (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
10:30 Contemporary Worship (Gym)
10:30 Mandarin Worship (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
10:30 Traditional Service (Sanctuary)
10:50 Preschool & KidzTown (1st & 2nd Floor, FLC)
11:30 Library Open After Services (Connection Center)
1:00 Tidal Impact Meeting (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
5:00 Third Sunday Supper (Main Kitchen, Gym)
Monday, July 17
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
3:00 High School Youth Group (Killarney Lake)
Tuesday, July 18
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Zoom)
1:00 Middle/High School Youth Learn to Crochet (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
1:30 Quilter’s for Missions (Quilting Room)
5:30 Sports Friends (Wilmot Park)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adult Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, July 19
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:30 Summer Youth Group Slip & Slide Soccer Baseball (30 Sierra Drive, Fredericton)
