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In this issue:
Check out what's coming up at BSBC from March 22 to 29.
Pastor Greg’s Easter Letter
Honouring the Late Sharon Gosselin
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Children’s Ministry Staff Openings
Support for Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada
Children’s Easter Party – THIS SATURDAY
Multi-Media Messiah Concert – Come Sing the “Hallelujah Chorus”
Flowers for Easter Sunday Morning
Holy Week @ BSBC
Special Business Meeting
Financial Report
Ladies Banquet
Meals on Wheels – Opportunity to Care
Muffin Makers – Your Ministry in April, May and June
Bereavement
Next Gen Ministries
March Senior’s Luncheon – Register Today
Sunday’s Worship Gatherings
Community News – Housing Crisis Speaker
This Week @ BSBC
1. Pastor Greg’s Easter Party
Greetings Church Family,
Have you ever heard the expression “famous last words”?
Well, here are a few.
Henry David Thoreau, the writer known as a stubborn, arrogant individualist (said to have loved a snowstorm more than Christ and wanted nothing to do with the church), died on May 6, 1862. Shortly before his death, his aunt asked him if he’d made peace with God. Thoreau responded to her with his final cynical words — “I didn’t know we’d ever quarrelled.”
Contrast Thoreau’s legacy with the great evangelist D. L. Moody’s deathbed words. He was reported to have turned to his boys at his bedside and said, “If God be your partner, make your plans large.”
Billy Graham notes that when the great saint Joseph Everett was dying, he said, “GLORY! GLORY! GLORY!” and continued exclaiming “GLORY!” for over twenty-five minutes until he was “whisked away by angels to the gates of heaven.”
Pastor Hernandez Lopez writes: Before he died on the cross, Jesus uttered a cry of triumph, saying “It is finished.” The Greek word here— tetélestai—used at Jesus’ time had three meanings that point out his finished work for us.
First, it was used for the completion of a task. When a son finished his work on a project, he would say to his father, “Tetélestai,” meaning, “The work entrusted to me is finished.” Second, it was used to pay off a debt. When a person paid off a debt with the legal authorities, the document was stamped “Tetélestai,” meaning, “The debt has been paid.” Third, this word was used to declare a person’s definite possession of a deed. When someone bought a piece of property and paid for it in full, they received the deed with the inscription “Tetélestai,” meaning, “You have the right of possession.”
When Jesus gave up his life for us on the cross, he completed the work the father had entrusted to him so that we could be saved from sin and death. And on the cross he paid our debt in full, opening the way to eternal life for us. We have forgiveness and salvation. Because of Christ’s finished work, we have received the right to take possession of eternal life.
Holy Week takes us on an emotional journey. The big parade of Palm Sunday gives way to the sobering intimacy of the Upper Room, the heartbreaking betrayal of the Garden of Gethsemane, which gives way to the horror of “Good” Friday. Then, the silence of Holy Saturday gives way to earth-shaking joy and celebration of Easter Sunday. The day when disciples of Jesus celebrate victory both in this life and in the next.
Separation from God? It is finished! Hopeless living? It is finished! Helplessness in the extreme? It is finished!
And what is begun? Through Christ’s resurrection, we’re destined to live forever in new bodies on a new earth. An existence so enjoyable that anything “we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory [God] will give us later.” We “wait anxiously for that day when God will give us our full rights as his children, including the new bodies he has promised us” (Romans 8:18, 23).
What the cross achieves, it achieves because Jesus rose again. It is an empty cross by which we are saved. Paul says that Jesus was delivered over to death for our sins and raised to life for our justification. He says that if Jesus has not been raised, we are still dead in our sins. So, if Jesus didn’t rise again, we would not be saved. The cross only works because Jesus rose again from the dead.
If these realities are unfamiliar to you or if they are well-known, I invite you to join our emotional journey of Holy Week 2023. Trace the steps of Jesus and consider what he did and said during the most significant eight days in history.
Palm Sunday “Hosanna” Worship Services – Sunday, April 2, 10:30 am
Multi-Media-“Messiah” Worship Concert – Sunday, April 2, 6:30 pm
Maundy Thursday “In Remembrance of Me” Communion Service – Thursday, April 6, 6:30 pm
Good Friday “It Is Finished” Worship – Friday, April 7, 10:30 am
“The Trumpet Shall Sound” Easter Concert with The Atlantic Brass – Saturday, April 8, 3 pm
Easter Morning “SonRise” Worship Centers, Sunday, April 9, 8 am
“Pancake” Breakfast, Sunday, April 9, 8:30 am
Easter “FunTastic” Time for All Ages, Sunday, April 9, 9:30 am
“He is Risen” Worship Celebrations, Sunday, April 9, 10:30 am
Here at BSBC, we love to celebrate, which is why Easter is one of our favourite days of the year! You’ll find our Holy Week services uplifting, reflective, and celebratory. And now more than ever, we could all use some good news.
And your family and friends could use some good news. So why not invite them to join us on our journey to joy? If your faith could use a lift, follow this story to see and hear what Jesus Christ did for YOU. Did for each of us. Did for humanity. Did to fulfill the promises of God through the ages. And that’s why Jesus could say, “It is finished.”
Yours in Easter Truth,
Greg Geldart, Lead Pastor
P.S. Each year, at our February Annual General Meeting, the congregation sets a financial goal for celebration offerings. This is a means of inviting our church family to make a special offering, over regular giving to celebrate, in this case, the good news of Easter. Our goal for 2023 is $10,000. Thank you for considering such a gift. Visit thestreetonline.ca to explore ways you can give. Thank you.
2. Honouring the Late Sharon Gosselin
This coming Sunday morning in the sanctuary service, we will be welcoming members of the Gosselin family as the Deacon’s honour Sharon’s memory and faithful decades-long ministry through our Library. A plaque for display in the Library has been prepared with input from the Gosselin family. During the service, this plaque will be shown to the congregation and the text read by the chair of our Deacons, Denise Mersereau, who will then present it to Shirley Graves, a close friend of Sharon and a member of our Library team. Following the service, you are invited to visit with the Gosselin family in the gym with light refreshments.
3. Men’s Prayer Breakfast
The Return of an Old Friend
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Men, on Thursday morning, 7 am, bright and early, you are invited to partake in an uplifting ministry that started 4 decades ago, in our good old gym.
Starting this week, we will gather once more in our “wooden box”, during 60 minutes, for a continental-style breakfast, fellowship, corporate prayer and Bible study, led by Ron McMullin.
No need to come clean-shaved, it’s early, and it’s 2023.
Just bring your Bible.
Contact me by email for more info.
Charles
(charles.millette@sim.org)
4. Children’s Ministry Staff Openings
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 14. 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 lessons themes with other elementary leaders
Prepare in advance lessons to be taught; Deliver lessons either in KidzTown and if possible in VBS; meet with Pastor Nikki Leftley as needed to review and direct this work.
Position Accountability: The Elementary Bible Teacher is responsible to the Board of Deacons through Pastor Nikki Leftely.
Terms of the Position: This position is for 5 hours per week at $17.50/hour. Four weeks of vacation is to be coordinated with Pastor Nikki Leftley.
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.
5. Supporting Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada
On the second Sunday of February our special guest was Dr. Terry Atkinson, former senior pastor of BSBC and now Interim Executive Minister of our denomination, Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC). During his presentation, Dr. Terry shared the financial need of our denomination facing a massive deficit for 2022. He asked that we would pray over this need and in my conversation with him following the service, we discussed how BSBC might help.
Both of the Board of Management and Board of Deacons considered the need faced by our denominational leadership. Recognizing that in 2023, BSBC has committed to continue with considerable support through our annual budget in the amount of $73,200, the Board of Deacons invite individual members of our church family to consider making an additional gift specifically toward CBAC deficit reduction. If you would like to make a financial contribution to this cause, simply indicate “CBAC Deficit” on your envelope. We will collect gifts until the end of April and then send the giving on to the CBAC.
Thank you for prayerfully considering if you are able to help in this way.
Pastor Greg
6. Children’s Easter Party
Saturday, March 25, 1 – 2 p.m.
Our annual children’s Easter Party is coming up later this month! Parents and children K – Grade 5 are welcome to come out for an hour-long party to celebrate. Please register to let us know you are coming, so we can prepare for you! If you have any questions please email nikki@bsbc.nb.ca for more information.
7. Multi-Media Messiah Concert
Come Sing the “Hallelujah Chorus”
Since April 13, 1742, Handel’s masterpiece, MESSIAH, has been a means of proclaiming the truth of Scripture in song. Created in three parts, MESSIAH focuses on the prophecy/coming of Christ (Christmas), the sacrifice/resurrection of Jesus (Easter) and, finally, the gift of eternal life offered through these actions of Christ (Heaven).
On Palm Sunday evening, April 2, 6:30 pm, we will focus on musical material from Part 2 and Part 3 (not the whole). As a live expression of worship, Pascale Butt (soprano), Beth Snow (mezzo-soprano) and David Steeves (tenor) will sing these scriptural solos accompanied by our guest organist, Alice Boyd, Music Director at Christ Church Parish Church. In addition, on the big screens in the sanctuary, you’ll view recordings of choirs singing the choral selections that knit the Scriptural revelation together. The evening will end with everyone assembled joining our soloists in singing the majestic Hallelujah Chorus.
This will be a very special event and we hope that you will come out and be part of it. We note that due to copyright issues with the recordings, we will not be able to offer this worship concert on Youtube. It will only be offered in person. The offering from this service, after expenses, will go to our church’s ongoing work with Fredericton’s unhoused citizens.
The concert will be followed by a potluck “finger food” dessert reception in the gym. Please drop off your items to the church kitchen before the worship concert.
8. Flowers for Easter Sunday
We invite you to help us celebrate Jesus resurrection by placing spring plants in memory or honour of your loved ones. You can make arrangements through the church office OR using the link below. Please be sure, when remitting your $15/plant, to identify your gift “Easter Flowers” so that your donation will be credited to the correct account. Thank you.
Deadline for donations is Wednesday, April 5. These will be acknowledged in the pre-service slide shows on Easter Sunday morning and then, in this newsletter on Wednesday, April 12.
9. Holy Week at BSBC
Before we know it, Lent will give way to Holy Week leading us from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. So that you can plan and help us share these events with those you know, here’s the plan for Holy Week 2023. You may not be able to attend all that is planned but we hope that you’ll add something to your life that will have you join us to intersect with Jesus’ Salvation Journey for us. May we have a spiritually invigorating Holy Week that has us saying, “amazing love, how can it be that thou my God should die for me!”
"If Easter says anything to us today, it says this:
You can put truth in a grave but it won't stay there."
Clarence W. Hall
10. Special Business Meeting
The Moderator is calling a Special Business Meeting for Sunday, April 2, in the sanctuary after the morning services. The only item on the agenda will be to ask the congregation to pass the following motion:
Moved that the Board of Deacons contact the office of Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC) with the request that Pastor Ross Watters be granted permission to appear before the CBAC Examining Council for Ordination in August 2023 for the purpose of being approved for ordination to Christian ministry at the hands of this church family.
As many of you know, over the past months, Pastor Ross has been working to meet the requirements for ordination to Christian ministry in our denomination which will allow us to affirm his calling to ministry and the gifts God has given him to serve. As well as a celebration of calling and equipping, this will allow the then “Reverend Ross Watters” to be licensed with the province to perform marriages.
Thank you for taking the time to provide the crucial letter which will set the process in motion.
There will also be motions from the Nominating Committee.
Pastor Greg
11. Financial Report
12. Ladies Banquet
The staff at the Fredericton Downtown Clinic are grateful for the generosity of the ladies who attended A Night at the Oscars. Here is a picture of your gifts unpacked and packed for delivery.
Thank you, ladies for bringing such practical blessing to the lives of those who need a sign of caring.
May Jesus get the glory.
Pastor Greg
13. Meals on Wheels: An Opportunity to Care
Dr. Keith, in last Sunday’s sanctuary service preached 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. Muffin Makers – Your Ministry in April, May & June
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 May & June. We still require 3 dozen muffins per week.
How you can 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.
15. Bereavement
Our sympathies to the family of the Late Mary Margaret “Mae” Green who passed away on Saturday, March 18 at her residence, Central New Brunswick Nursing Home, having recently celebrated her 105th birthday.
I remember visiting with Mae at her home on Charlotte Street and then as our neighbour when she was a resident at Terraces on Cliffe. She expressed her hope that she would “make it” to her 100 birthday – celebrated “with a great big party”. It was always a delight to visit with Mae. She had a sparkling personality and a strong faith. Mae leaves behind her son, Leo S. Green; daughters, Angela Scott and Gloria Butts and a large and well-loved extended family.
Her funeral service will be held from our sanctuary on Sunday, March 26 at 3 pm with reception to follow. Her full obituary can be found here:
https://mcadamsfh.com/tribute/details/1302/Mary-Green/obituary.html#tribute-start
Pastor Greg
16. NextGen Ministry
Children @ BSBC
Elementary (K – Grade 5) Scouting Boys: March 22, 6:30 p.m.
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.
Children’s Easter Party: March 25, 1 – 2 p.m.
Our annual children’s Easter Party is coming up later this month! Parents and children K – Grade 5 are welcome to come out for an hour-long party to celebrate. Please register to let us know you are coming, so we can prepare for you! If you have any questions please email nikki@bsbc.nb.ca for more information.
Youth @ BSBC
Registration for Tidal Impact Deadline Coming Up
The Tidal Impact registration date is fast approaching, it is due March 23. This is a week-long missions trip in Saint John, NB where our church partners up with another church to serve in the community. Tidal Impact is a great opportunity for our youth to serve others, to learn from others through the week and before the week in mentorship, and an opportunity for them to see and hear from God differently. If your youth wants to be a part of this please send Pastor Nikki an email at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca for the registration package.
Youth Choir / Greenhouse Band: Wednesday, March 22, 6 – 6:30 p.m.
Youth Choir is back TONIGHT in the Barnabas Centre. All youth who are interested in participating in the youth choir and/or Greenhouse Service band are welcome to come out Wednesday at 6 p.m. and can contact Julianne at julianne.d.moore@gmail.com.
Bible Study: Wednesday, March 22, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Youth are welcome to come out tonight (Wednesday) to join us as we continue to go through the book of Mark. All are welcome, even if you have not been previously, join Kari Dunfield and Pastor Nikki. If you have any questions please email Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Youth Group: Gym Game Night, March 24, 7 – 9 p.m.
Youth are welcome to join us Friday for a fun night of gym games! Come ready for gym games. Make sure to wear indoor running shoes and gym clothes! We look forward to seeing you Friday at 7 p.m. If you have any questions please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Greenhouse Service: March 26, 10:30 a.m.
Coming up we have our Greenhouse Service on the last Sunday of the month! If your youth would like to serve in any way please email Pastor Nikki. Youth are not going to want to miss this opportunity to come together and worship as a youth fellowship!
Youth Overnighter Rescheduled: March 31- April 1
Our youth overnighter was postponed and is now scheduled for March 31 – April 1. If your youth will be attending, please email Pastor Nikki to let her know so she can add them to the list for the overnighter. They won’t want to miss this fun event!
17. March Senior’s Luncheon
Due to the Ladies’ Banquet being on the third weekend in March, we’re moving the March Senior’s Luncheon to Monday, March 27, Noon in the gym. Thanks for noting this change in your calendar.
18. Sunday’s Worship Gatherings
The gym worship service will be under the musical leadership of Greg Keezer and team. Pastor Ross will be preaching, another message in the series “Things Jesus Didn’t Say” with this week’s focus on this phrase: Follow Me and Life Will Be Easy.
In the sanctuary the service will feature musical leadership by the Sanctuary Choir and soloist Chris Graves. Instrumental music will be provided by Tara and Scott Kennedy and organist, David Steeves. Dr. Keith will be continuing his series in the gospel of Mark taking us into chapter 2: 13-28 in a sermon entitled, Taxes and Time Management.
Of this 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, as 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 addresses 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 coming Sunday morning, March 26.
19. Community News
PUBLIC FORUM ON HOUSING
Hello — I am writing on behalf of the Anglican church in New Brunswick and Archbishop David Edwards to invite you to a public forum, Hope Amidst Crisis, TONIGHT, March 22, at 7:00 pm at Christ Church Cathedral on Church Street.
Our speaker is Dr. Ryan Weston, the Anglican Church of Canada's lead animator for Public Witness for Social and Ecological Justice.
Canada is experiencing a national housing crisis in cities, rural communities, and Indigenous territories, with increasing rates of homelessness, a lack of affordable housing, and insufficient supports for those most vulnerable to housing insecurity. It is easy to despair in the face of such challenges, but we can also respond with hope! This event will focus on nurturing hope, taking action, and working towards solutions that create tangible differences for our communities. Together we can face this crisis head on, and proceed faithfully to address it and live out the call to love all of our neighbours.
We would welcome your participation as someone actively involved in housing solutions or in leadership in a faith community in the Greater Fredericton Area.
With thanks for your attention and regards,
Cheryl Jacobs, Anglican Diocese of Fredericton
BOOK SIGNING
“Rev. Sandy Sutherland, a retired pastor in the CBAC who has pastored children in N.B., N.S., and NL, will be signing copies of her book “Children on the Trail; A Child’s Spiritual Formation Guide for Churches and Parents” at the Lighthouse Bookstore, 60 Bishop Drive, Fredericton, N.B., Saturday, March 25, 11 am – 1 pm. Copies of the book will be available for $25.00. You can preview the book at www.childrenonthetrail.com or www. amazon.com.
Children on the Trail” is a field guide for the effective spiritual nurture of children, written to help churches in these post-pandemic days strengthen their children’s ministry or begin a new one. Even though the book is full of practical suggestions, it is primarily about principles rather than specific “how-to’s”. Because it is about principles, it is also a tremendous resource for parents, grandparents, and anyone else who cares about children. In the book, the principles, gathered from real life experience and extensive research, are wrapped up in a vision that will undoubtedly generate fresh ideas of your own. Drop by the Lighthouse on March 25 and chat with Sandy about your dreams and challenges for the spiritual well-being of your children at home, and at the church.”
20. This Week at BSBC
Please note: FLC stands for Family Life Centre
Wednesday, March 22
10:00 Senior Exercise (Gym)
11:00 G. Tranquilla (Barnabas Center)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:00 G. Tranquilla (Counselling Center)
5:30 Community Potluck Supper (Gym)
6:00 Youth Choir/Greenhouse Band (Barnabas Center)
6:30 Sanctuary Choir Practice (Choir Room)
6:30 Scouting Boys Group (K-Gr 5) (Gym/Fellowship Hall)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Gym Working Group Meeting (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
8:00 Youth Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)
Thursday, March 23
Tidal Impact Registration Deadline
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)
11:00 G. Tranquilla (Barnabas)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 Ladies Bible Study (CB) (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
1:30 Gospel of John Bible Study (MM) (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 Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Practice (Barnabas Center/Choir Room)
7:00 Scouting Boys (Gr. 6-12) (Gym)
Friday, March 24
10:00 Senior Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Friends Are Us Puppets (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Barnabas Center and KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Youth Group Gym Games (Gym/Fellowship Hall/Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Saturday, March 25
1:00 Children’s Easter Party (Gym)
4:00 Gym Set-Up
5:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, March 26
7:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:00 Asian Sunday School (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
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)
9:30 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
10:15 KidzTown & Preschool Classes (2nd & 1st Floor, FLC)
10:30 Contemporary Worship (Gym)
10:30 Greenhouse Youth Worship Service (Barnabas Center)
10:30 Mandarin Worship (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
10:30 Traditional Service (Sanctuary)
12:00 Gosselin Reception (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
1:00 Mandarin Choir Practice (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
3:00 Mae Green Funeral/Reception (Sanctuary/Gym)
7:00 High School Youth Group (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Monday, March 27
10:00 Senior Exercise (Gym)
10:00 WMS Great Canadian Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
11:00 G. Tranquilla (Barnabas)
12:00 Seniors Luncheon (Gym/Main Kitchen)
7:00 Board of Deacons (Family Room)
7:00 Fredericton Music Festival Committee (Boardroom, 2nd Floor Over Main Kitchen)
7:00 Mandarin Sister Choir Ministry (Barnabas Center)
Tuesday, March 28
10:00 G. Tranquilla (Barnabas)
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
12:00 Quilters Meeting (Quilting Room)
12:00 CVITP Tax Clinic 2023 (Gym)
1:30 Quilters for Missions (Quilting Room)
6:00 Sports Friends (Gym)
6:30 DivorceCare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adult Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, March 29
10:00 Senior Exercise (Gym)
11:00 G. Tranquilla (Barnabas Center)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:30 Community Potluck Supper (Gym)
6:00 Youth Choir/Greenhouse Band (Barnabas Center)
6:30 Sanctuary Choir Practice (Choir Room)
6:30 Scouting Boys Group (K-Gr 5) (Gym/Fellowship Hall)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
8:00 Youth Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)
