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Our Mission for 2022
Sing to the Lord; praise his name.
Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.
Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.
Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.
Psalm 96:2-3
In this issue:
Check out what's coming up at BSBC from May 11 to 18.
Sponsoring Children to Attend Green Hill Lake Camp
Congratulations to Pastor Changbin
Refugee Funding Update
Financial Stewardship to the End of April
Bereavements
Mums for Mom
Parsley for Green Hill Lake Camp
Children’s Half-Day Summer Camp
Next Gen Ministries @ BSBC (Opportunities for Children & Youth)
Helping Village of Hope
Remembering Ukraine
Do You Like to Make Muffins?
Upcoming Memorial Services
Sunday Morning, May 15
Upcoming Community Events
Request for Volunteers – Make a Wish Foundation
This Week @ BSBC
1. Sponsoring Children to Attend Green Hill Lake Camp
Photo credit: Green Hill Lake Camp Facebook Page
Each year, we have the privilege of raising funds to facilitate children having a summer Christian camping experience at Green Hill Lake Camp. The costs for a week of camp have, like everything else, increased. The price is approximately $500 per week. Many families find it impossible to afford such an experience for their children.
This year, the children we seek to sponsor come from our New Life Ministry, which provides spiritual support for moms living in challenging situations. In addition, there are children connected with the BSBC family who are seeking support. At this point, our goal for 2022 is $2,500. If you can partner with us in this way, please mark your gift “GHLC Sponsorship.” We’ll keep you posted on the giving to the fund.
If you know of a family seeking sponsorship, please contact Pastor Greg at greg@bsbc.nb.ca, and we’ll consider each request.
Pastor Greg
2. Congratulations to Pastor Changbin
Last weekend was a busy time for Pastor Changbin Tian as he and his family made a trip to Toronto so that he could attend his postponed graduation from Tyndall Seminary. We give thanks to God for Pastor Changbin for discerning a call to serve Christ in this way and uprooting his family to Toronto so he could pursue and receive his Master of Divinity Degree.
Pastor Changbin, we join our voices to say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
3. Refugee Funding Update
Your Social Action Team thanks you for your ongoing support for the initiatives that we brought forward at our Annual Business Meeting including the sponsorship of another refugee family. We would like to provide you with an update on progress.
4. The Stewardship Report To The End of April
Thank you for your giving to ministry at Brunswick Street Baptist Church. Below you will find the record of giving for the first four months of 2022. We are behind from this time last year and so would appreciate your consideration of giving in the months ahead.
Financial Report
General Building
Received to Apr 30 $256,228 $33,172
Required to Apr 30 $307,168 $45,000
Surplus/(Shortfall) ($50,940) ($11,828)
Last Year to Apr 30 $276,581 $44,956
5. Bereavements
Please be in prayer for Erica, Damion, Domonic and Danielle Kelly as this Friday, they board a plane for a three-week trip to their home of origin in the Bahamas. This trip has been necessitated by the sudden passing of Erica’s father, Randolph McLeod, on Friday morning, April 22. Due to the distance, they will be gone for three weeks. In going, they will be able to attend the celebration of the life of Erica’s 83-year-old father.
Please also be in prayer for the family of the Late Robert (Bob) Burridge who passed away on Thursday, May 5 at Parkland Shannex. Bob had a distinguished career in the Department of Electrical Engineering at UNB. He retired from UNB in 1991 after serving for the previous eleven years as Vice-President (Academic) of the university. He remained active after his retirement, serving as President of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers in 1994, among other roles. Bob and his late wife, Ardeth were faithful members of the BSBC church family. Visitation and funeral service will take place at BSBC later in June. Read the full obituary.
Please be in prayer for David and Brenda Sansom on the passing of David’s mother, Stella Sansom of Parkland Shannex on Friday, May 6. A private committal service has taken place and a celebration of Stella’s life will be held at a later date. Her obituary included: She was a lifelong resident of Fredericton and very proud of it. Her family was her constant source of pride and joy. Mom was always quick to share her guidance and wisdom with them, whether it was requested or not. Her many friends provided her with the zest that fueled her longevity and quality of life. In the end, she lived life as it was meant to be lived. Stella and her late husband, Grant, were long-time members of our church family. Read the full obituary.
6. Mums for Mom
Thank you to all who placed mum plants last Sunday morning, May 8, Mother’s Day.
In Loving Memory of Georgia McGuire by Adra Trail
In Loving Memory of Margaret Godfrey by Ron & Sandra McMullin
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth McMullin by Ron & Sandra McMullin
In Loving Memory of Madeline Gibson with Love from Cheryl, Marilynne & Steven
In Loving Memory of My Mother, Gladys Kennedy by Louise Billings
In Loving Memory of Our Beautiful Mothers by Mike & Sheila Ross
In Loving Memory of Grace Eva Smith by Calvin Smith
In Loving Memory of Peggy my Mother, and Patty my Aunt by Yvonne Kershaw
In Loving Memory of Verna Crandlemire with love from Her Family
In Loving Memory of Our Mothers Ruth Colwell & Shirley DeMerchant by Sandra & Bill DeMerchant
In Loving Memory of Muriel McGuire by John, Ruth, George & Laura
In Loving Memory of Joyce Lawrence by Ruth, John, George & Laura
In Loving Memory of Barbara Peterson & Olive Graves by Shirley, Ralph & Chris Graves
In Loving Memory of Marguerite Pierce by Margaret & Greg Geldart
In Loving Memory of Rowena Geldart by Greg & Margaret Geldart
In Loving Memory of Aline Savard by Daniel & Althea Savard
In Loving Memory of Lenna McNeill by Althea, Daniel, Adam and Jessica Savard & Hugh McNeill
In Loving Memory of Debora McGrath by Dan McGrath & Claire Geldart
In Loving Memory of Jennie Beers by Wayne & Lera Beers
In Loving Memory of Maude Warren by Wayne & Lera Beers
In Loving Memory of Thelma Stairs by Barb & Dave Touchie
In Loving Memory of Joyce Tingley by Mary Tingley
In Honour of Brenda Tingley from her family
In Honour of Beth Gaines Jeffries by Wilberta Fowler-Topple
In Honour of Mary Jane Phillips by Sarah Phillips-Millette
In Honour of Rachel Nesbitt by Her Family
In Honour of Ruth McGuire by George & Laura McGuire
In Honour of Carolyn Johnson by Yumei Chen
In Houour of Carley Colwell by the Colwell Siblings
In Honour of Phyllis Giberson by Laurie Daneff
In Honour of Margaret Geldart by Claire, Dan & Levon
In Honour of Shengli Kang by Louis Tang
In Honour of my Daughters, Heather and Alicia and daughter-in-law, Deirdre by Mary McMulkin
In Honour of Amanda Lee by Yumei Chen
In Honour of Yumei Chen by Kathy Lu
In Honour of Lei Jin by Kathy Lu
In Honour of Auntie Martha with Love by John & Sarah
7. Parsley for Green Hill Lake Camp
Once again this Sunday morning, May 15, you can meet Carol Bray in the parking lot after the service in order to purchase a started parsley plant for a toonie. Carol is selling these to raise money for Green Hill Lake Camp.
8. Children's Half Day Summer Camp
This Summer, the week of July 4 to 8, from 9 a.m. to Noon, our children will learn that God’s creativity didn’t stop in Genesis. The Master Artist is working to redeem, reclaim, and transform us — His creation — to the design He planned for us. Our children will see the beautiful truth that they are God’s creation as they learn to use their talents to bring glory to Him.
Join our team
We hope you will prayerfully consider being a part of BSBC’s 2022 Children’s Half-Day Summer Camp team! When you complete the volunteer registration, you’ll have the opportunity to tell us where and how you’re available to serve. If you have any questions about what a particular role will look like, we’ll be happy to help explain them so you can make an informed decision about your role before making a commitment.
Children’s Half-Day Summer Camp Theme Bible Verse: For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do. – Ephesians 2:10
REGISTRATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND VOLUNTEERS WILL OPEN IN NEXT WEDNESDAY’S NEWSLETTER.
9. NextGen Ministry at BSBC
A continued thanks go out to all of those who participated, donated, and prayed for the Jericho Fundraiser! If you would still like to financially support the Green Hill Lake Camperships Fundraiser, please mark your gift “Green Hill Lake Camp Fundraiser!”
We have some great events coming up for our children and youth!
Children’s Events At BSBC
“Hands In!” Girl’s Ministry — May 14
This is a new ministry group for elementary girls, held at KidzTown, one Saturday a month. The purpose is for girls to come together and strengthen their relationship with each other and with God. All are welcome to this event!
Who: Girls Kindergarten to Grade 5
What: Hands In! Girl’s Ministry
Where: KidzTown
When: This Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to noon
Why: To learn about God and connect with other girls
Note: Please bring a mask
Brunswick Street Baptist Church Half-Day Summer Camp — July 4 to 8
This Summer, the week of July 4 to 8, our children will learn that God’s creativity didn’t stop in Genesis. The Master Artist is working to redeem, reclaim, and transform us–His creation–to the design, He planned for us. Our children will see the beautiful truth that they are God’s creation as they learn to use their talents to bring glory to Him.
Youth Events at BSBC
Bible Study
Tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m., youth are welcome to come out as Kari Dunfield leads our youth Bible study!
Youth Group Sports Night — May 13
For our youth event this week, it will be a sports night! Youth are welcome to come out and invite friends to have a night of sport and fellowship! Come out and bring a friend, 7 to 9 p.m.
High School Group
Starting THIS Sunday, May 15, for five weeks, we invite our high schoolers to come together for a group specifically for them! The time of the event will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to come out! Reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca for more information. Invite friends out, and come for a time of fellowship!
Coming up
Greenhouse Service – May 29
We have our Greenhouse service at 10:30 a.m. in the Barnabas Centre on May 29! Mark your calendars. This is a service run by youth grades 6 through 12, for youth grades 6 through 12. It is a wonderful time of fellowship, community, and worship alongside one another! All are welcome to this event! If you have any questions, please email pastor Nikki (nikki@bsbc.nb.ca).
One Con — June 4
Youth are invited to go to our upcoming youth conference! Youth will not want to miss out on this awesome opportunity to come together with so many other churches! If your youth would like to be a part of this, please email Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca. The event is from 1 to 4 p.m., and it will be located either in Moncton! Youth must register by May 20. If you would like more information, please reach out to pastor Nikki, and If you would like to be a volunteer driver for this event, please also reach out to Pastor Nikki!
Graduation Recognition
If you have a high schooler in your family and would like them to be recognized as a graduate, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca! Please include (1) their name, (2) the high school they graduated from, and (3) what they are planning on doing after high school, if applicable! Please send in the names of our grads as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly!
10. Helping Village of Hope
Last Sunday morning, May 1, we had the privilege of hearing powerful testimonies from Dan and Desmond, two men whose lives have been changed by God through the ministry of The Village of Hope in Tracey. If you were not present, be sure to watch the service recordings (can you make that a link) and have your faith encouraged by Dan and Desmond’s stories of HOPE against the backdrop of addiction. To God be the glory.
Village of Hope is celebrating its 10th anniversary and we’d like to get them some “presents.” They are in need of practical items that are essential to their ministry. The “gift registry” is listed below. If you are able, purchase and then bring your items to the church, leave them in one of the baskets in front of the Connections Center desk. These collector baskets will be there until after the long weekend in May.
Helpful items (new or gently used) include:
Work gloves
Safety glasses
Rubber gloves for cleaning
Gardening gloves (men and women)
Food prep gloves
Aprons
Dish clothes and towels
Bath towels
Thank you for caring in this way!
11. Remembering Ukraine
We continue to be astounded by the harrowing events in Ukraine. Personally, I have struggled to be fresh in prayer for believers and non-believers in Ukraine and Russia. Last week I found the following article that was spiritually renewing. I pray that it will be a means of unleashing powerful prayer in your life.
12. Do You Like to Make Muffins?
Muffins are distributed every Sunday night by our Street Ministry team. We are seeking two dozen muffins for each week’s ministry.
Here are the details:
To avoid an over-stocking of the freezer, we're looking for just two dozen muffins delivered to the standing freezer in the main kitchen by Sunday of each week
Please wrap each muffin individually in cling wrap or place each in a baggie before bringing them to the church (it’s so much easier to access the frozen muffins and more sanitary to serve them when individually wrapped)
Please put (1) your name, (2) the date and (3) STREET MINISTRY on the bag in which you put the wrapped muffins to bring them to the freezer
To ensure that we get a fresh supply each week, you are invited to click the link below and fill your name in by the week or weeks you will provide a dozen muffins. OR, for that person-to-person interaction, feel free to call the church office at 458-8348, and your information will be taken and added to the plan.
13. Upcoming Memorial Services
The month of May will bring several Memorial Services for members of our church family who passed away in previous months. Thank you for praying for these families and, as able, coming to support them on the day.
Memorial Service for the Late Eldon Maston – Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m., BSBC Sanctuary (Masks Requested)
Memorial Service for the Late Marie Roberts – Saturday, May 28, 2 p.m., BSBC Sanctuary
14. Sunday Morning: May 15
“God directs his people not simply to worship but to sing his praises ‘before the nations.’ We are called not simply to communicate the gospel to nonbelievers; we must also intentionally celebrate the gospel before them.”
—Timothy J. Keller
Online or in person, we hope you’ll connect with us this week!
In the sanctuary, Dr. Keith will begin a three-week mini-series in Revelation. This week: “Route 66, Part 1: The Vision” based on Revelation, chapter 1. He offers: Imagine a prisoner, isolated in a secure fortress where escape is impossible. Suddenly, a mysterious visitor breaks into the prison, bypassing security to bring an astonishing message to the prisoner. This scene is found in Revelation chapter 1, and it is the prelude to the final book of the Bible. Yet, many believers are too intimidated by the beasts and symbols in Revelation and ignore it, while others read it incorrectly.
To be blunt, there is no shortage of confusion surrounding this book, even though it has inspired artists, musicians, theologians, poets, and persecuted Christians across the centuries. At the heart of this book is a transforming vision of the Lord Jesus that can seriously impact and reroute our lives right now. In this first installment of a short Spring series at TheStreet, we will start by diving into the opening sector of Revelation in order to experience these words and images of encouragement in a new way this season.
In the gym, Pastor Greg will reintroduce our series on Ephesians, taking us through the first half of Ephesians, chapter 5. It’s spring, and many are working in the garden to prepare the soil for planting and cleaning up the beds to ensure a healthy showing. Perhaps, spring is the time to consider what needs to be done in our spiritual lives to ensure a bountiful harvest of the “fruit of the Spirit” for God’s glory.
In the gym, Julianne Moore will be leading worship. In the sanctuary, one of our ensembles will be singing, and Jerry McFarland will be our pianist.
15. Upcoming Community Events
Elm City String Quartet
The Elm City String Quartet is back with a pairing of some of the greatest quartet pieces by French composers. Both Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel used their unique approach to music to burst open the sonic pallet of the string quartet. The result is haunting melodies that soar over flourishes of colour, squeezing through chromaticism and expanding into open harmonies.
The concert will be offered on Friday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at Wilmot United Church. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students. They will be following the venue's COVID-19 protocols. This includes distancing and masks. Part of the proceeds from this event will go towards the Wilmot United Church Benevolent Fund.
Grace Memorial String Ensemble & Friends Present Concert for Ukraine
Saturday, May 14 at 2:30 p.m., join us as we raise funds to support Ukraine. The Grace Memorial String Ensemble & Friends will be performing at Grace Memorial Baptist Church, located at 536 Northumberland Street. A freewill love offering will be collected. Thank you for your support.
16. Requests for Volunteers: Make a Wish Foundation
My name is Sue Dempster, and I am the Development Officer for Make A Wish, New Brunswick Chapter.
I am writing to you as I am coordinating this year's “Freddy Ribfest” and I am looking for volunteers. We are excited that 2022 will be an in-person event. The event runs from June 9 to 12, and we are looking for volunteers for entrance into the event and/or selling pop and water, shifts are 4 to 8 hours, and a meal is provided. Would you have some folks that would love to partner with us with their time? They can reach directly out to me at 506-566-5774 or Susan.Dempster@makeawish.ca.
Make-A-Wish Canada relies solely on the generosity of individuals, groups, and businesses, who through donations and fundraisers enable us to continue our work of granting wishes to children between the ages of 3 and 17 years of age who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Our Saint John office services the entire province of New Brunswick, granting heartfelt wishes of local children.
Due to COVID-19, we are down 30% of revenues so every bit helps. We are currently working on 72 wishes across New Brunswick, with new referrals coming in every day. With your support, we can ensure funds raised may go directly to fulfilling wishes opposed to any admin costs. There is no time to waste for these children and their families – they are counting on all of us.
Thanks,
Sue
17. This Week at BSBC: May 11 to 18
Please note: FLC stands for Family Life Centre.
Wednesday, May 11
10:00 Senior Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Vocal Ensemble (Sanctuary and Choir Room)
6:30 BSBC Choir – Rebuild Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (Family Room, FLC)
7:00 Not Your Usual Prayer Meeting (Charles Millette) (Barnabas Center)
Thursday, May 12
9:00 Benevolent Ministry (By Appointment)
9:30 New Life (3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 Ladies Bible Study (Carol Bray) (Family Room, FLC)
1:30 Small Group Bible Study (Mary McMulkin) (3rd Floor Conference Room, FLC)
6:30 Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Practice (Choir Room)
Friday, May 13
10:00 Senior Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Barnabas Center And Kidztown)
7:00 Youth Group Sports Night (Gym)
Saturday, May 14
9:00 Gym Set-Up (Gym)
10:00 Hands In Ministry (KidzTown)
11:00 Funeral For Eldon Maston (Sanctuary)
Sunday, May 15
6:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom Over Main Kitchen)
9:00 Asian Sunday School Class (Boardroom Over Main Kitchen)
10:15 Preschool/KidzTown (1st Floor/Kidztown, FLC)
10:30 Contemporary Worship Service (Gym)
10:30 Mandarin Worship Service (3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC)
10:30 Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary)
5:00 Third Sunday Supper (Gym)
7:00 High School Youth Group (3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC)
Monday, May 16
10:00 Senior Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
7:00 Board of Management Meeting (Gym)
Tuesday, May 17
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom Over Main Kitchen)
1:00 BSBC Staff Team Building Event (Kingswood Recreation Center)
1:30 Quilters for Missions (Quilting Room)
5:30 Sports Friends (Charles Millette) (Gym)
6:30 DivorceCare (Family Room, FLC)
7:00 Fresh Start (Gym/3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC)
7:00 “Walking With Jesus” Bible Study with Daniel Savard (Zoom)
Wednesday, May 18
10:00 Senior Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Vocal Ensemble (Sanctuary and Choir Room)
6:30 BSBC Choir – Rebuild Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
6:30 Scouts Event – Cub Car Race (Gym)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (Family Room, Online And In Person)
