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In this issue:
Check out what's coming up at BSBC from July 19 to 26.
Summer Changes for KidzTown & Preschool
Family Worship Service
Ordination Council: August 8
Tidal Impact Update: July 22 – 28
OASIS: August 10 – 12, 2023
Financial Report
Summer Communion Service
Muffin Mania: Booking for August & September
Pastoral Care for the Next Three Months
NextGen Ministry @ BSBC (Children/Youth)
Fresh Start Young Adults Group
This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: July 23
Community Opportunities
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. 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 planned children’s activities will resume Sunday, August 13. Thank you for loving our family and our children in this way.
3. 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 8th at 4:15 PM 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 8th?
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 8th.
Take a road trip! Members of the church family are welcome to attend the appointment in support of Pastor Ross on August 8th. 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
4. 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.
Our team includes 10 youth and five leaders. We will be leaving Fredericton on Saturday, July 22. Please pray for God’s grace and travelling mercies.
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.
5. 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.
6. Summer Communion Service
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 Contemporary, Traditional, and Mandarin congregations will join together in the gym as we launch the fall season of ministry.
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 20, 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 3:30 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 Slip & Slide Soccer Baseball: TONIGHT! Wednesday, July 19, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
All youth are invited to meet with us at 30 Sierra drive, to go to the back field for a large slip and slide soccer baseball game! Come dressed to play soccer baseball, and to get soaked in the process! Invite your friends out so we can have a good couple teams ready for the game! If you need a ride, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Youth Drop In/Biking Ministry Age 8 – 13: Thursday, July 20, 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 3:30pm.
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.
Tidal Impact: July 22 – 28
Due to our youth being at Tidal Impact this week, the only program running will be the Learn to Crochet with Elaine on July 25.
Learn to Crochet: Tuesday, July 25, 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.
Summer Youth Group Pool Party: Wednesday, August 2, 6:30 pm
Join Sam, our other leaders and all our youth on August 2nd at 850 Mitchell St, for a Youth Pool Party! We will be having a small BBQ together, jumping in the pool and having a great time with friends! You are encouraged to invite friends, and please wear a modest bathing suit for the pool party, bring sunscreen and a towel. We look forward to seeing you there! Any questions please reach out to Sam at samueltingley@gmail.com.
High School Youth Group – Jeopardy! Monday, August 7, 6:30 pm
On Monday, August 2, all High School youth are invited to 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 contact Pastor Nikki at youth.bsbc.nb@gmail.com.
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 23
The gym worship service will be under the musical leadership of Allie D and friends. In the sanctuary, the worship service will under the musical leadership of Gloria Tranquilla, pianist, and David Steeves, organist, and featuring special music by Beth Snow, soloist.
This Sunday, Pastor Keith will be speaking in both the sanctuary and the gym. Over the course of this week, many of the youth in our church have been part of “Tidal Impact.” Accordingly, this Sunday we will take the opportunity to have a NextGen fireside conversation with our colleague Pastor Charles Millette. In this conversation we will explore several portions of Scripture that invite us to a fresh vision of how our youth might flourish even in these days of cultural uncertainty and cultivate an authentic and vibrant faith. We will brainstorm with Pastor Charles about what it looks like to have our entire identity shaped and formed by the good news of the gospel and seek encouragement from God Word’s as we gather together.
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.
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.
13. This Week at BSBC
Please note: FLC stands for Family Life Centre and CC stands for Connections Center
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)
Thursday, July 20
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 (Memorial Room, 2nd Floor, FLC)
9:00 Benevolent Ministries (By Appointment)
9:00 Days for Girls (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
10:00 CC (2nd Floor, Gym Building)
12:00 Membership Committee (Meeting Room, Gym Building)
1:00 Youth Drop-In/Biking Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Practice (Barnabas Center/Choir Room)
Friday, July 21
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 22
Youth Leave for Tidal Impact
10:00 Gym Set-Up
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, July 23
Youth at Tidal Impact
7:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:00 Asian Sunday School (Zoom)
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)
Monday, July 24
Youth at Tidal Impact
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
3:30 CC (2nd Floor, Gym Building)
6:30 – NO HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
7:00 Board of Deacons (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, July 25
Youth at Tidal Impact
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
11:00 Charline Smith Funeral & Reception (Sanctuary, Family Room, Main Kitchen, Gym)
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Zoom)
1:00 Youth Learn to Crochet (Assembly Area, 3rd 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 26
Youth at Tidal Impact
8:30 Gospel on Web (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:30 NO SUMMER YOUTH GROUP
