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Experience the love of Jesus. Live it out everywhere.
In this issue:
Check out what's coming up at BSBC from Oct. 19 to 26.
Fall Business Meeting
It’s Not Too Late: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
PRAY Online Community
Your Post Office is Moving
Refugee Sponsorship Update
Update from Our Partner in Mission Andre Sibomana
Update from “Myles on a Mission”
Please Pray for Pastor Nikki
Advent Craft Afternoon
Junior/Children’s Choir Start-Up Details
Reducing the Risk Training
NextGen Ministries @ BSBC
New Bible Study – STARTS TONIGHT
Financial Stewardship to the End of September
Survey for Seniors – Can You Be of Help to Yewande Akalusi?
This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings
Community Announcements
This Week @ BSBC
1. Fall Business Meeting
Our Moderator, Calvin Smith, is calling the constitutionally required Fall Business Meeting to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The purpose of this meeting will be to consider and approve our new mission statement, have updates on refugee sponsorship and news from our Treasurer, Ken Reimer, Chair of the Board of Management, Ron Smith and Chair of the Board of Deacons, Ron McMullin.
Thank you for planning to join us on Nov. 2 as we consider our “Father’s business” which is our witness for Christ in this time and place.
To join online, please click below to register and receive the ZOOM link for the meeting.
Please note: The Business Meeting will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
2. It's Not Too Late: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
It’s not too late to join our fall study group tonight or on Sunday evening. Take a look at the trailer below.
Weekly Topics:
The Case for an Unhurried Life
Silence and Solitude
Sabbath
Simplicity
Slowing
Join a Group
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 pm, ONLINE
With Pastor Greg
Tuesdays: Oct. 18 and 25; Nov. 1, 8 and 15
Meeting link
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8 pm, IN-PERSON
With Pastor Greg
Wednesdays: Oct. 19 and 26; Nov. 2, 9 and 16
Sundays, 6:30 – 8 pm, IN-PERSON
NOW With Pastor Ross
Sundays: Oct. 23 and 30; Nov. 6, 13 and 20
3. PRAY: Online Community
Hey, our first episode of PRAY has launched. Please check it out at thestreetonline.ca.
Want to get the link directly in your inbox each Tuesday? Sign up below.
4. Your Post Office is Moving
After nearly 20 years of service, we find that the mailboxes in the gym foyer are being used less and less. Because individual boxes are there, people leave mail that is not picked up. Further, to enhance the gym foyer as the first step toward the contemporary service, we will be moving a portion of the mailboxes to the Connections Center.
Here’s how those mailboxes will be offered:
Each church ministry will now have a mailbox so that communication between ministry leaders can take place (you can leave something in the box for your fellow team member and let them know that it is there for pick-up)
We will be creating “alphabetical range” mailboxes (ie. A-C) so that you can leave something for someone and let them know that can pick up in their last name alphabetical box.
However, if you wish to maintain an individual box for your household, we will do our best to accommodate this request. Please note that you must use the link below to indicate that you wish to maintain a household box. Without submitting this request your individual household box will be removed. Also, please note that we require applications for household boxes to be submitted by Friday, Oct. 28.
Thank you for helping us in this reorganization of our church post office. We are most grateful for your engagement.
5. Refugee Sponsorship Update
Your Social Action Team thanks you for your ongoing support for the many initiatives that we bring to your attention including helping others both near and far, including the recent Harvest for the Hungry. We would like to provide you with an update on a couple of refugee applications.
6. Update from Our Partner In Mission: André Sibomana
Hello there, my name is Andre Sibomana, and I serve with Canadian Baptist ministries as the Africa Team Leader. My responsibilities include providing a continental strategic direction in the area of joint ministries between CBM and the local church partners and maintaining the relationships and partnerships between CBM and denominational leaders.
Thank you very much, for keeping all of us in your prayers. We continue to see God’s hand in our work but also among the church communities that we are working alongside. It has been a busy year so far...
7. Update from Myles on a Mission
Read the latest update from Reuben and Leah Myles serving in the Philippines.
8. Please Pray for Pastor Nikki
On Tuesday, Oct. 18, Pastor Nikki boarded a plane to Ontario. She will be using some of her Continuing Education leave to attend an intensive conference on NextGen ministry. Then, she’ll enjoy a few days of vacation to visit with family and return to us on Tuesday (Oct. 25). On the weekend, she was not feeling her best and so pray for her physical needs as well as for her to find blessing, inspiration, and practical helps for her role with us.
On a side note, last Friday night, Pastor Nikki took a group of over 40 of our youth to a local youth rally, FYR (Fredericton Youth Rally) that she had worked with other NextGen pastors to bring to life. A great opportunity for young people from local churches to be together for worship, teaching and fun AND maybe see other youth from their schools who are involved in church life.
Pastor Greg
9. Advent Craft Afternoon
When we arrived here in the fall of 2002, as Advent approached, we were introduced to a wonderful experience called Advent Craft Night. The premise was simple – people of all ages were invited to sign up to do a Christmas craft, enjoy inter-generational time with others making the same craft.
I think it’s time to bring back this wonderful tradition. So, we are planning ADVENT CRAFT AFTERNOON for Saturday, Dec. 3, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. We’ll gather to craft and to enjoy a treat. This is an event for elementary through to senior adult. A children’s program for preschoolers will be offered at the same time.
For this to become a reality we need volunteers who will choose and lead a craft for elementary children, youth and/or adults. If you would be willing to explore leading a craft, please click the link below and leave your information and we’ll get in touch with you to answer your questions.
Starting the middle of November, we’ll preview the craft offerings in this newsletter so you can register all in your household who are wanting to participate. Then come to the church on Dec. 3 and experience a great time being together as a church family.
Thanks so much for considering being part of this Church Family Life event to launch our Advent season.
Pastor Greg
10. Junior Choir Start-Up Details
We’re excited about the start-up of our Children’s Choir which, for eight weeks, will meet on Wednesdays from 5:50 – 6:30 p.m. starting today. The children meet in the choir room, on the second floor above the Connections Center. Naomi Robert would be glad for more children to join — it’s not too late, just click the link below. The choir will sing in both services on Sunday, December 11.
11. Reducing the Risk Training
Calling all of our volunteers who serve in ministries with those of the vulnerable sectors (preschool, children, youth, third Sunday, senior care visitations, etc.) For those serving in these ministries, we will be doing a reducing the risk training on Nov. 6 (after church in the Barnabas Center) and Nov. 9 (6:30 p.m.), you only have to come to one of these trainings. These trainings will only be an hour.
Completing this training is part of the process to serve with those of the vulnerable sectors. If you have any questions regarding this please contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
12. NextGen Ministries
Children at BSBC
Scouting Boys K - Grade 5: Wednesdays
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.
Trunk or Treat: Oct. 30
Coming up on Oct. 30 is our annual Trunk or Treat event from 4-5 p.m. Kids of all ages are welcome to dress up and join us in the parking lot for this fun event of treats, fellowship, and fun! Please be sure to invite your friends out for this event! This is an event to serve our larger community.
Youth at BSBC
WEDNESDAY
Youth Choir: Wednesday, 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 on this, don't hesitate to get in touch with 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
Scouting Boys Middle & High School: Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.
The Scouting program is also 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
Youth Group - Fall Church Games Night: Friday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.
Youth Group Full Church games night, Friday 7-9 p.m. Youth are invited to join Jon Wilton as he runs a great night of full church games! You will not want to miss youth group this week, invite your friends out and we look forward to seeing you out Friday! If you have any questions about the event please email Jon Wilton at jon.a.wilton@gmail.com.
SUNDAY
High School Youth Group, Sunday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m.
Those in high school are welcome to come to BSBC Sunday, for high school youth group from 7–9 p.m. This will be a great night of connection, fun, and games. Tell your friends! We are very excited to have our high schoolers back together, spread the word to those who might not know already about this Sunday night group! For more information contact Pastor Nikki at Nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
COMING UP
Greenhouse Service: Sunday, Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m.
We will be having our first Greenhouse Service of the fall on Oct. 30. If your youth would like to be involved in this please get them to contact me so we can get them serving and using their gifts!
TRUNK OR TREAT: Sunday, Oct. 30
Coming up we have our annual Trunk or Treat event. We're asking for volunteers who would like to decorate their cars. If you and your family would like and are willing to decorate and have your car in this event, please let me know! If you need ideas for how to decorate, I would be happy to send some your way! Please email me at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca to RSVP your car for this event ASAP.
If you have any questions or would like to serve in either of those areas please email me, I would love to hear from you! Please encourage your youth to come out this week, and to bring a friend along!
13. New Bible Studies for You: Starts Tonight
Bible Study: The Case for Faith | Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
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 — Starting Oct. 19, 6:30 until 8 p.m.
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.
14. Financial Stewardship to Sunday, Oct. 16
15. Seniors Survey: Can You Help Yewande Akalusi?
We always want to be supportive of positive endeavours. This past week I received an email from Yewande Akalusi who is engaged in Masters work at UNB. To complete an important project she needs to hear from the “chronologically gifted” — and wondered about inviting our seniors to engage in her survey. So, here we are!
Below you will read Yewande’s letter of introduction and then you can click on the survey if you would like to take part. Thank you for considering aiding our sister in her studies.
Pastor Greg
Dear BSBC Church Family,
Hello dear brethren! I am studying business administration at UNB and working in a class group research project with Patrick Bidlake. As part of our coursework, we were asked to validate a need, or a problem experienced by some people and to offer those people a solution. While brainstorming, we realized that there are many senior citizens who live alone in our community. It is our impression that they may have many needs, such as needs for regular human interaction and more opportunities for Christian fellowship. They may also occasionally need help with physical and/or technological tasks. We would like the opportunity to speak with members of BSBC church family to better understand the needs of our senior citizens who live alone.
Any information collected from members would be recorded separately from any personally identifying information to protect the anonymity of participants. Collated data would be shared with the leadership of BSBC and members of our management class for educational purposes. Data will not be published, or otherwise made publicly available. I confirm that articulation of need does not mean any related services can be provided by BSBC.
Please let me know if you have any concerns.
Yours in Christ,
Yewande Akalusi
For Team Yewande & Patrick
(Research group in New Venture Creation Class, Faculty of Management, UNB)
16. This Sunday's Worship Gatherings
In the gym, Sarah Hoyt and team will lead worship while Pastor Greg leads the service. Deacon Denise Mersereau will interview Deacon Constance Ling in a new segment of “His Name is Power.” Constance will share about the amazing works of grace she experienced recently in China (this was postponed from last Sunday).
Here is a summary of Dr. Keith's sermon, “Live it Out Everywhere:” As we continue to reflect on TheStreet’s mission statement, this week we would like to combine experiencing the love of Jesus with an added dimension: living out this experience everywhere. Last week we thought together about the joyful forgiveness that is offered by the Lord Jesus, and now it would be wise to follow up with some further implications for our daily lives. Toward this end we will reflect on the parable of the talents in Matthew 25, and suggest that the “great commission” at the end of Matthew’s gospel is connected with this episode. Also known as the parable of the bags of gold, in this episode a property owner goes on a trip, but entrusts his servants with considerable wealth. Two of the servants immediately put the money to work, and yield a profit for their master. But the third servant merely hides his bag of gold in the ground, and claims that since the master is a tyrant, he was afraid to take any risks. In reality, the servant’s lack of action stems from a faulty view of the master, and we will note this week that our view of the Lord Jesus is what inspires and motivates our lives of discipleship.
In the sanctuary, Pastor Ross will be preaching on what it means to live out the love of Jesus through the lens of the Great Commission. Music ministry will include, Peter and Maureen Steeves and our sanctuary choir. Deacon Denise Mersereau will also be leading another installment of “His Name is Power” with guest, Deacon Constance Ling who will share about the amazing things she experienced during her recent trip to China.
It is going to be a remarkable day in the life of our church family! Don’t miss it in-person or online!
17. Community Announcements
L’Arche Fall Dinner Fundraiser
L'Arche Fredericton has planned our Annual Fundraising Dinner for Nov. 5, 2022. The funds raised help support our weekly day program and community growth. The drive-through dinner for two consists of lasagna, garlic bread, Caesar salad, and cookies prepared by Chef Yves Dechaine of Greener Village. The beverage is Coburn's fresh apple cider. Pick-up for the dinner is at Greener Village between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2022.
The dinner cost is $85.00 and includes a tax receipt of $35.00. Dinner tickets can be purchased online at any time until Oct. 22, 2022. A contact name, phone number and email are required for ticket purchase. Tickets can be reserved by emailing larchefredericton@gmail.com and paid by e-transfer at: larchefredericton@gmail.com.
Turkey Dinner
Gibson Memorial United Church, 183 Gibson St., will be hosting a "Turkey Dinner", Wednesday, Oct. 26, 4 - 6 p.m. Cost $15/adult and $5/child. Please call 457-1951 to reserve your tickets.
18. This Week at BSBC: Oct. 19 to 26
Please note: FLC stands for Family Life Centre.
Wednesday, October 19
10:00 Seniors Exercise (Gym)
11:00 CBAC Pastors Luncheon (3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:00 Mandarin Bible Study (Barnabas Center)
5:50 Junior Choir Practice (Choir Room)
6:00 Youth Choir Practice (Sanctuary)
6:30 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
6:30 Scouts Boys Ministry (K-Gr 5) (Gym)
6:30 The Case For Faith Bible Study with Daniel Savard (3rd Floor Conference Room, FLC)
6:30 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry with Pastor Greg (Family Room, FLC)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC)
Thursday, October 20
9:00 Benevolent Ministries (By Appointment)
9:00 Days for Girls Program (Room 219, KidzTown, FLC)
9:30 New Life Ministry (3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC
1:30 Bible Study “Gospel of John” with Mary McMulkin (3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC)
1:30 Ladies Bible Study with Carol Bray (Family Room, FLC)
6:00 L’Arche Fredericton (3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC)
6:30 Green Hill Lake Camp Board Meeting (3rd Floor Conference Room, FLC)
7:00 GriefShare (Family Room)
7:00 Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)
7:00 Mandarin Choir Practice (Choir Room)
7:00 Scouts Boys Ministry (Gr 6-12) (Gym)
Friday, October 21
10:00 Seniors Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Friends Are Us Puppets (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Youth Group Full Church Games Night with Jon Wilton (Gym, Sanctuary, 3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Barnabas/KidzTown)
Saturday, October 22
9:00 Stage Set-Up (Gym)
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, October 23
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, FLC)
9:30 Biblical Prophesy Bible Study with Manuel Brayley (Under The Sea Room, FLC)
9:30 Sunday School For All Ages (Various Classrooms in 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)
6:30 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry with Pastor Ross (Family Room, FLC)
7:00 High School Youth Group (3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC)
Monday, October 24
10:00 Seniors Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
7:00 Board of Deacons (3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC)
Tuesday, October 25
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (2nd Floor Boardroom Over Main Kitchen)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 Pastoral Staff Meeting (Family Room, FLC)
1:30 Quilters for Missions (2nd Floor, FLC)
2:15 Full Staff Meeting (Family Room, FLC)
6:00 Sports Friends (Gym)
6:30 DivorceCare (Family Room, FLC)
6:30 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry with Pastor Greg (Online)
7:00 Fresh Start (3rd Floor Assembly Area, FLC)
