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Check out what's coming up at BSBC from Nov. 9 to 16.
An Encouraging Testimony About the Power of Prayer
Advent Craft Afternoon: Register For Your Craft
Women’s Missions Group Monthly Meeting
Senior’s Luncheon Returns
Christmas Choir
Faith-Full-Friends: Joy 96.5 FM
Nametag November
Starting Local/Going Global Christmas Project
Tonight: Wednesday Community Potluck Supper
Financial Weekly Report: Take Our Quiz
Looking for Drivers
Reducing the Risk: Tonight
NextGen Ministries (Children & Youth)
This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings
November Update from our Missionary Partner
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
The Case for Faith Study
Community Announcements
This Week @ BSBC
1. An Encouraging Testimony About the Power of Prayer
Greetings, Church!
This week I received the following email from Harriett McNeill. She gave her permission to share it with you. Be encouraged!
Dear Pastor Greg,
I am in Austin, Texas and have been here for 3 weeks.
This may seem unimportant to most people, however on my trip down I travelled on Air Canada and due to some things my flight to Toronto on my way to Austin were held up and I was late getting off the plane from Fredericton. Due to the distance to the gate for USA I basically had to run to catch my flight to Austin.
When going through the last security place I had several items, and some got mixed in with someone else. I did not notice that I was missing my computer and phone until I was ready to board. At that time, they sent me to customer service who said there was nothing they could do. I would have to report it when I got to Austin.
Since I had nothing to eat or drink when I got on the plane a girl across from me gave me a bottle of water and I mentioned to the girl beside me that I would be unable to contact my son in Austin to arrange pick up. She kindly texted him on her I phone and said she was with his mother, that I was missing my phone and computer. He immediately thought it was a scam and that she was looking for money. The story goes on. I finally arrived in Austin and contacted Air Canada who looked for a week and said they would keep the items “in mind” for 30 days and of course it would be over 30 days until I got back to Canada.
I thought to myself that God comes to our rescue not only in the big things but the small things as well. I prayed every day and on the 3rd day, my son, Kris telephoned me from Fredericton and said he and his boss were travelling to Toronto on business and would be there for a week. He said, “Mom you don't need to worry anymore I will be at the airport at 10:00AM Monday AM and I will look for your things.”
Sure enough, GOD was in charge and Kris went to lost and found and located my phone and computer.
There were 40 computers and mine didn’t have my name on it, but, he found both of them!
I thank God that He is always available to us. If we just ask in his name He will hear our prayers.
I thank my God for all the times He has come to my rescue. Amen.
God Bless, Harriett
2. Advent Craft Afternoon: Register For Your Craft
Advent Craft Afternoon will be on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. We’ll gather to craft and to enjoy supper and a treat. This is an event for elementary children through to senior adults. We'll have activities for preschoolers at the same time. We’re going to have pizza for supper and hope you’ll bring some sweet treats that can be eaten without forks.
Want to come and watch? The Family Room will be open for non-crafters to gather, and you’re welcome to wander around and see what’s going on. We’ll get you for supper! Please click the link below to register and let us know how many slices of pizza we should plan on for your party.
Now, about the crafts…click the link below to see what's in store and register (some crafts have limited supplies). This Sunday, Nov. 13, we’ll have a display in the Connections Centre and you can sign up there, as well.
OK, go ‘shopping,’ and we’ll see you in the gym on Dec. 3!
Pastor Greg
3. Women's Mission Group Monthly Meetings
Our women’s mission group will have its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the Family Room. The meeting will be led by Adra Trail, with special guest speaker, Laura Bonney from Sussex, who spent 28 years as a missionary in the Philippines. If you’ve never come before – why not this month? You’d be most welcome!
4. Senior's Luncheon Returns
That’s right! It seems our great team of volunteers are bored and want to serve you a delicious lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at noon in the gym. Come have a wonderful meal, including chicken pot pie, biscuits and bread pudding, and some great fellowship with a few small changes:
We are asking that you use the link below to make your reservation for the luncheon OR call the church office (458-8348) to do the same.
We are asking for reservations to be in by Friday morning, Nov. 18.
We will be using card tables for seating so there will be seating for groups of four or as needed. When you register, you’ll indicate who you will be sitting with.
We suggest you come with a donation of $5 to cover the cost of the meal.
Thanks to our Luncheon Volunteers and Chef Willie Waye for hosting the event. We’re planning another for Saturday, Dec. 10…you know…a special Christmas “do”.
We hope you’ll come. Go ahead and make your reservation today!
Pastor Greg
5. Christmas Choir
Greetings!
A special Combined Church Christmas Choir is being formed to sing Sunday Evening, Dec. 4, at the Combined Celebration of "Starting Local / Going Global" (Hanging of the Greens Service). This service is always a unified beginning to our Church Christmas Celebrations as we decorate our Church Sanctuary and present gifts to projects at home and abroad.
This year we would like to incorporate some special music representing all five of our congregations that gather on Sundays for worship: Sanctuary, Gym, Greenhouse, Kidztown and Mandarin. This is an open invitation. Would you and some of your family members consider joining us as well as inviting others who enjoy singing? This is an opportunity for us to present several Christmas selections in a multi-generational group and I encourage those who have never been in a choir before to come and give it a try.
Three selections are being prepared. One for ladies, one for men and one combined.
Ladies - WERE YOU THERE ON THAT CHRISTMAS NIGHT? - N. SLEETH
Men- WISEMEN TRAVEL ON TO BETHLEHEM TOWN - H.DECOU
Combined - RING THE BELLS! V. MACKENZIE
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be for four Wednesdays - Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30 in the Church Choir Room.
8:00 pm Ladies
8:15 pm Everyone, Men and Ladies
8:30 pm Men
Finished at 8:45pm
For anyone who wishes I will offer added or alternate rehearsal time on Sunday mornings following the morning service in the choir room starting Nov. 6, and continuing on the 13, 20 and 27.
Please consider joining me and inviting others to join in this music ministry opportunity as we worship and celebrate the coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Please use the link below to let me know you’ll take part or share your questions.
Looking forward to seeing you at the first rehearsal!
Sincerely,
David Steeves
Choir Director
6. Faith-Full-Friends: Joy 96.5 FM
A note from our church family member, Josh Sherrill:
For the last two years, I've had the blessing of being able to serve on the board of Joy 96.5 FM, our local, listener-supported Christian radio station. It is amazing to see how Christ is working through the air-waves, reaching people in our community and throughout the world.
I'm excited to tell you about "Faith-Full Friends" week November 14-18 on Joy 96.5. This will be a week of chatting with pastors and lay people in our community to help bring together local Fredericton area churches with the ministry of Chrisitan radio. We've got a special situation to have a local Christian station and lots of active congregations doing God's work in the Fredericton area.
BSBC's own Pastor Ross will be on-air, talking about all the great things happening at BSBC and how the Lord is working in our community. Tune-In to 96.5 FM to hear Pastor Ross, great Christian music, and conversations with others in ministries around the Fredericton area.
Josh Sherrill
7. Nametag November
I named my dog 5-Miles so now I tell people I walk 5-Miles every day.
I asked my grandpa: “After 65 years you still call grandma darling, beautiful and honey. What’s the secret?” Grandpa responded: “I forgot her name five years ago and I’m scared to ask her.".
I used to date a girl named Ruth, but she broke up with me and now I am Ruthless.
What did the lawyer name his daughter? Sue.
OK, enough! I hope those brought some smiles.
On Sunday mornings we’re a large group of people — over 300 people each Sunday over the last few weeks — so it can be hard to remember the names of the people you see each week. Introducing: NAMETAG NOVEMBER.
Yup, for the month of November we’re asking everyone to sport a nametag each Sunday. Let’s take a month and try to nail down a few names of the people around us. Your Deacons and pastors are grateful for your participation.
Thanks,
Pastor Greg
8. Starting Local / Going Global
Dear Church Family,
It’s coming up to that time of the year when we consider our ability to be a blessing to others as God blessed us with the precious gift of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. In its 21st year, our Starting Local/Going Global Christmas Project has been a means of practical blessing in the lives of people living here in Fredericton and some place of need in the world at large. I encourage you to read the following articles which will explain the project to you and ask you to consider what you can do to bless others in Jesus’ name.
How do you give?
Mark your gift “Starting Local” to support families in our New Life Ministry and guests at Third Sunday Supper. Mark your gift “Going Global” to support Ukraine’s refugees. Gifts marked “SLGG” will be divided equally between the two funds.
It’s only Oct. 26, but it’s not too early to consider blessing others this Christmas.
Pastor Greg
9. TONIGHT: Wednesday Community Potluck Dinner
What a great turnout last Wednesday night! Thanks to all who came out. We’re back on TONIGHT at 5:30 p.m. in the gym. What is “Wednesday Night Community Potluck?” It’s a place for community. Individuals, couples, and families join in an intergenerational meal with great conversation and the opportunity to get to know the others seated at your table of 8.
All you need to do is show up and bring something to add to the buffet. Enough for your party and a couple of others. Homemade? Awesome! Store-Bought? Super! Missed getting something…well, we always seem to have enough. So, bring something to share and enjoy the fellowship.
10. Financial Stewardship Report & Quiz
Test Your Knowledge with the BSBC Finance Quiz
Our Treasurer, Ken Reimer has put together a fun little quiz to help us learn about church finances. Ready to test your knowledge? Click the link below!
11. Looking for Drivers
From Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. to Nov. 26 at 7 a.m., there is a youth event happening in Saint John. We are looking for people who would be willing to be drivers for this event, being a driver includes driving to Saint John before the event with the youth, around Saint John during the event, and back to BSBC the next morning. The link for this event with the details is https://rivercross.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1485460. Click here to sign up to be a driver for this event or contact pastor Nikki at Nikki@bsbc.nb.ca for more information.
12. Reducing the Risk: Tonight
Calling all of our volunteers who serve in ministries with those of the vulnerable sectors (preschool, children, youth, Third Sunday Supper, senior care visitations, etc.) For those serving in these ministries, we will be doing a Reducing the Risk training session tonight (Nov. 9) at 6:30 p.m.
This training will only be an hour, please use the link below to register for this training. Completing this training is a part of the process of serving vulnerable sectors. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca, she would love to answer any questions you may have.
13. NextGen Ministries
Children at BSBC
Scouting Boys K - Grade 5: Wednesdays, 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: Nov. 12 at 10 a.m.
Hands–In Girls ministry is happening on Saturday, Nov. 12 in Kidztown from 10 a.m. to noon! 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 at BSBC
WEDNESDAY
Youth Choir: Wednesdays, 6 – 6:30 p.m.
We would love for our youth to come out and join this opportunity to grow in the gifts/ talents that God has given them! For more information, please reach out to Julianne Moore at julianne.d.moore@gmail.com.
Bible Study: Wednesday 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Youth are welcome and encouraged to come as we continue to go through the series Outpouring: Unleashed with Holy Spirit Power. Even if your youth has not been out yet this year to Bible study, youth are welcome. Join Kari Dunfield and Pastor Nikki Wednesday 6:30 – 8 p.m.
THURSDAY
No Middle School / High School Scouts This Week
The Scouting program is available for middle school and high school boys at 7 p.m. Scouts is packed full of outdoor adventures, fun activities, and community service projects that are used to teach boys how to live the great commission and to love God and our neighbours. Meetings are held biweekly at the church gym. For more information contact the church office at 458-8348 or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca.
FRIDAY
Remembrance Day, No Youth Group
There will not be any youth group this week due to Remembrance day, we will resume youth group next week, Friday, Nov. 18.
SUNDAY
High School Youth Group, 7 – 9 p.m.
High Schoolers are welcome to join us Sunday for a time of connection, fun, and diving into God’s Word together. See you out on Sunday, and remember to invite your friends!
COMING UP
Greenhouse Service: Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m.
Our second Greenhouse Service of the school year is Dec. 4th! Tell all of your friends about this and join us in the Barnabas Center at 10:30 a.m. Come worship, grow in community with one another, and learn how to use your gifts and talents better this Sunday. If you want more information about the Greenhouse Service, please reach out to Pastor Nikki.
14. This Sunday's Worship Gatherings
This Sunday we'll hear another installment of our monthly testimony series: His Name is Power. Deacon Denise will be interviewing Melanie Tingley who, this summer, had an exciting time on her short-term missionary journey.
In the gym, musical worship will be led by Greg Keezer and team. Pastor Greg will be preaching, inviting listeners to consider some new definitions around faith and mission. In the sanctuary, musical worship will be offered by the sanctuary choir, Ruth and Laura McGuire. The service begins with the piano reflections of Jerry McFarland. Pastor Keith will be offering the second part of his Galatians series of which he writes:
Two Sundays ago, we explored the backstory of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, and talked about the controversy that necessitated this intervention: despite starting strong in their faith, many of the Galatians were led astray by false teachers who stressed the importance of earning your salvation, rather than a joy-filled life that is a response to God’s gift of salvation through the Lord Jesus. But in the letter Paul does not just correct these misrepresentations, he also articulates with fresh power the message of the gospel and its implications for changing every aspect of the believer’s life, and thus takes them from fake news back to the good news. This week we will focus on the fruit of the Spirit in chapter 5, drawing on some prophetic material in Isaiah 32 as part of Paul’s thinking (e.g., v. 17: “The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever”) as well as outlining some of the psychological benefits of such qualities (e.g., patience, faithfulness, and self-control) that recent researchers are emphasizing. Beyond any cliché, we will illustrate this week that the fruit of the Spirit is “the ideal outcome of a divinely orchestrated transformation process to produce a Christlike character in the believer.”
Online or in-person we look forward to worshipping with you this Sunday morning!
15. Update from Our Partner In Mission: André Sibomana
Our brother, Andre Sibomana has just released his ministry update for November. Find out about his family and what God is doing through the Africa Team.
16. It's Not Too Late: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
Join a Group
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 pm, ONLINE
With Pastor Greg
Tuesdays: Nov. 15 and 22
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8 pm, IN-PERSON
With Pastor Greg
Wednesdays: Nov. 9 and 16
Sundays, 6:30 – 8 pm, IN-PERSON
With Pastor Ross
Sundays: Nov. 13 and 20
17. The Case For Faith Study
Doubt is familiar territory for Lee Strobel, the former atheist and award-winning author of books for skeptics and Christians alike. But he believes that faith and reason go hand in hand, and that Christianity is, in rational terms, a defensible religion.
Description: In this six-session video Bible study, Strobel explores the most common emotional obstacles to faith in Christ, including:
The natural inclination to wrestle with faith and doubt.
The troubling presence of evil and suffering in the world.
The exclusivity of the Christian gospel.
Behind each of these considerations is the question: Can I doubt and still be a Christian?
When: Six Wednesdays from 6:30 until 8 p.m. (ending Dec. 7)
Where: In person — The Board Room, Third Floor, Family Life Center OR Online — via Zoom
Who: For all people who have questions regarding their faith. No need to attend Brunswick Street Baptist Church. Bring a friend.
Facilitator: Daniel Savard
Cost: Free
For more information: Please contact Daniel Savard at 506-452-0319, or by email at timberwolfe57@live.ca.
18. Community Announcements
Opportunity to Help the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army needs volunteers to help with its Kettle Campaign! Do you have a couple of hours to collect at a kettle between November the 21st and Dec 23rd? Please call Captain Renee Dearing at the Salvation Army (506-230-3519), and she will be happy to slip you into the schedule!
Baked Bean Luncheon
Forest Hill United Church
Friday, November 11, 11:30 – 2 pm
Eat in OR Take Out
Meatless Baked Beans, Brown Bread, War Cake
Adults $12, Children (Under 12) $6
Pre-order by calling Mary, 459-8525
Samaritan’s Purse Rally
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
You can find out more about Samaritan’s Purse and the role you might play in Canadian disaster relief by attending the upcoming Fredericton Rally.
Saturday, November 12, 9 am – 4 pm
Journey Wesleyan Church, 113 Duncan Lane
Lunch Provided
At this one-day event, we will:
Answer the who, what, where, when, and how of volunteering with Samaritan’s Purse…
Provide resources for interacting with people affected by trauma…
Discuss ways to be spiritually and emotionally prepared to serve…
To Register contact Heidi Hunt: Hunt, hhunt@samaritan.ca
McAdam’s Funeral Home Annual Tree-Lighting
19. This Week at BSBC: Nov. 9 to 16
Please note: FLC stands for Family Life Centre.
Wednesday, November 9
10:00 Seniors Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:00 Mandarin Bible Study (Barnabas Center)
5:30 Family Potluck (Gym)
5:50 Junior Choir Practice (Choir Room)
6:00 Youth Choir (Sanctuary)
6:30 Reducing The Risk Training (Barnabas Center)
6:30 Ruthless Elimination of Hurry with Pastor Greg (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
6:30 Scouts Boy's Ministry (K-Gr 5) (Gym)
6:30 The Case for Faith Bible Study with Daniel Savard (Conference Room, 3rd Floor, FLC/Online)
6:45 Sanctuary Choir Practice (Choir Room)
Thursday, November 10
9:00 Benevolent (By Appointment)
9:00 Days for Girls (Room 219, KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
9:30 New Life Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 Bible Study “Gospel of John” With Mary McMulkin (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Ladies Bible Study with Carol Bray (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Griefshare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Practice (Choir Room)
Friday, November 11
Remembrance Day – Church Offices Closed
All Programs and Activities Are Cancelled
Saturday, November 12
9:00 Stage Set-Up (Gym)
10:00 Girls Hands-In Ministry (Kidztown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, November 13
7:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (2nd Floor Boardroom Over Main Kitchen)
9:00 Asian Sunday School (2nd Floor Boardroom Over Main Kitchen)
9:30 12 Curious Verses Bible Study with David Clark (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:30 Biblical Prophesy Bible Study with Manuel Brayley (Under the Sea Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:30 Sunday School for All Ages (Various Classrooms in The Family Life Center)
10:15 Kidztown/Preschool (Family Life Center)
10:30 Contemporary Worship Service (Gym)
10:30 Mandarin Worship Service (3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC)
10:30 Traditional Worship Service (Sanctuary)
1:00 Mandarin Christmas Choir Practice (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
6:30 Ruthless Elimination of Hurry with Pastor Ross (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 High School Youth Group (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Monday, November 14
10:00 Seniors Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 WMS Meeting (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
6:30 Education Committee (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, November 15
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (2nd Floor Boardroom Over Main Kitchen)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Sports Friends (Gym)
6:30 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry with Pastor Greg (Online)
7:00 DivorceCare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Fresh Start (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, November 16
10:00 Seniors Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:00 Mandarin Bible Study (Barnabas Center)
5:30 Church Family Potluck Supper (Gym)
5:50 Junior Choir Practice (Choir Room)
6:00 Youth Choir Practice (Sanctuary)
6:30 Scouts Boy's Ministry (K-Gr 5) (Gym)
6:30 The Case for Faith Bible Study with Daniel Savard (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC/Online)
6:30 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry with Pastor Greg (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
6:45 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
