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In this issue
Check out what's coming up at BSBC from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4.
The Ordination of Pastor Ross Watters
Retirement of Pastor Greg Geldart
Missions Month: September 10 – October 1
Welcoming the Nations Among Us: October 1
Missions Month Wrap Up Potluck: October 1
Chinese Moon Festival: September 29
Trunk or Treat: October 29
Financial Report: to August 31, 2023
Church Family Potluck: Wednesdays
Sunday School: Sundays
KidzTown and Preschool Check-In & Check-Out
Coffee Time: Sundays Pre-Service
Harvest for the Hungry
New Life Request
Third Sunday Supper
Programming in September
Pastoral Care
NextGen Ministry @ BSBC (Children/Youth)
Fresh Start Young Adults Group
This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: October 1
BSBC Celebrations
Community Opportunities
This Week @ BSBC
1. The Ordination of Pastor Ross Watters
We are thrilled to invite you to attend the Ordination Service of Pastor (soon to be Reverend!) Ross Watters on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
We’ll welcome Rev. Paul Beautyman, mentor to Pastor Ross, who will be our guest speaker for the occasion and there will be a reception in the Gym following the service.
Not able to make it, but still want to celebrate with Pastor Ross, Fi and the girls? You can also watch it live on YouTube at youtube.com/@brunswickstreetbaptist.
2. Retirement of Pastor Greg Geldart
On behalf of our Lead Pastor and with the support of the Board of Deacons, I would like to announce that Rev. Greg Geldart will be concluding his ministry and retiring from full time pastoral ministry on September 30, 2023. His letter of retirement was submitted and accepted by Board on September 19. We are grateful for Pastor Greg’s 21 years of faithful service at Brunswick Street. The Lord has used him in countless ways, and we wish God’s greatest blessing on Pastor Greg, Margaret, and Claire. In the coming months, there will be an opportunity to recognize the Geldarts and their ministry here at Brunswick Street. We invite you to pray for Pastor Greg and his family and also for our church family and leaders as we move into a new season of ministry.
Respectfully,
Denise Mersereau
Chair, Board of Deacons
3. Missions Month: Sept. 10 – Oct. 1
On Sunday, September 10, we started our “Missions Month” ministry which has been put together by our Missions Committee (Thanks!). For this series, we heard from Deacon Charlie Ritchie, Pastor Ross, and Pastor Charles. This Sunday Dr. Keith Bodner will be speaking with John Stewart on the subject of missions.
4. Missions Month Special: Oct. 1
Travelling very very far without your passport!
Join Charles as he arrives at the conclusion of this missional adventure, on Sunday morning at 9:30 am in the Barnabas Center, located in the church parking lot.
We have journeyed together for 2 weeks (Sept. 17 and 24) in a course called "Welcoming the Nations Among Us". We have wrestled with missionary concepts and ideas such as: "No longer do you have to cross oceans to be a cross-cultural missionary to the unreached...you just have to cross the street. This may be the largest missions opportunity in our generation to take the hope of salvation to those least reached with the Gospel." This Sunday will be the last day in our three-week journey.
What to bring?
A Bible and a pen. Manuals will be provided.
Your travel mug. Tea and coffee will be served.
And maybe some healthy finger food to share!
Plus, if you have extra time on your hands on Sunday mornings, consider joining Charles at 9am, in the Barnabas Center for prayer & fellowship and maybe some set-up 😉!
À dimanche! Hasta luego! See you there!
Charles
5. Mission Month Wrap Up Potluck: Oct. 1
How have you enjoyed our focus on missions this past month? Have you been challenged by the messages from our special speakers and events? Have you ever considered becoming involved in local mission efforts or going on a short-term mission trip to another region or even another country or continent?
The Missions Committee is inviting the congregation to join us in the gym after this Sunday’s service for a question-and-answer session to help determine “Where do we go from here?”
The Missions Committee will be providing sandwiches, coffee, tea and juice. Please feel free to bring a potluck dish to share.
Everyone is invited to attend. We would love to hear from the larger church family regarding your thoughts, comments, questions, and dreams regarding missions at BSBC as we go forward.
See you in the gym after the service.
BSBC Missions Committee
6. Chinese Moon Festival: Sept. 29
The Mandarin Congregation would like to invite you to their Chinese Moon Festival this Friday evening at 6:30 pm in the Gym.
Moon Cake is traditionally eaten during the mid-autumn festival which celebrates the harvest and is regarded as one of the foremost important Chinese holidays. The Mandarin Choir will be preforming, there will be opportunities for fellowship and sharing.
Please join us for the chance to celebrate together and eat Moon Cake which the Mandarin Congregation prepared last Friday evening! See you on Friday!
7. Trunk or Treat: Oct. 29
Coming up on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 4 – 5 pm, we will be hosting our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat event! Please invite your friends and family, whether outside or inside of our church. This community outreach event is open to all!
Cars/Vehicles: We are asking for volunteers who would like to RSVP and then decorate their cars. If you and your family would like to take part in this way, please let Pastor Nikki know by emailing her at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca! If you need ideas for how to decorate your vehicle, Nikki would be happy to send some ideas your way! Please RSVP your car for this event ASAP.
Candy/Treats/Drinks: Volunteers of all ages are welcome to be a part of this! If you would like to donate candy or other treats to the church for this event, please bring your goodies to the church office. If you know of families would benefit from attending this event outside or inside of our church, please invite them to this community outreach event! If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca for more details.
Youth Volunteers: We would like all of our youth to be involved with this event. There will be options to get dressed up in costumes, help people decorate their cars, transport candies, treats, and drinks to the decorated vehicles, eat/drink many treats.
Thank you for all of your help! For more information, or to register your vehicle and middle/high school youth for this event, please email Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
8. Financial Report: To Aug. 31, 2023
9. Church Family Potluck TONIGHT: Sept. 20, 5:30 pm
Our Church Family Potluck is happening Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Bring your favourite dish, salad, cookies, cake, fruit, or other treat! This is an intergenerational event for babies to seniors. Come, get to know each other, and invite your friends to come for supper! Gathering starts at 5:15 pm. For more information, contact Anna Marie Colpitts.
10. Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30 am
Sunday School is back! This is a time of learning for our children and youth and gives our Pre-K to Grade 12 students age-specific teaching about the gospel. Sunday School will take place from 9:30 – 10:15 am. You can register your children for Sunday School in their classrooms.
Please pick your children up from their classrooms at 10:15 am, check them in for KidzTown or Preschool in the Connections Center, and bring them into the worship services with you.
11. KidzTown & Preschool Check-Ins/Check-Outs
To bless our leaders and for the safety of our children at BSBC, for the Preschool and KidzTown ministry, please check in your children at the Connections Center for their ministry anytime between 10:00 and 10:15 am before your chosen worship service begins. Our Preschool and KidzTown leaders will collect the children from the gym at 10:45 am. If you attend the sanctuary service, your children will be collected from the Connections Center at this time also and taken to their respective classrooms.
Please take the identification tag to collect your children at the end of the worship service so we can be assured they are leaving with the correct adult.
12. Coffee Time: Sundays at 9:30 am
Please join us for coffee or tea and fellowship on Sunday morning in the Connections Center. For parents & adults there is a tea and coffee time during Sunday school in the Connection Center and family room. We welcome you to join and have a time of fellowship before the service!
13. Harvest for the Hungry
“Harvest for the Hungry”, a ministry from our Social Action Team, invites our church family to bring non-perishable food and household items to the church.
These items will be divided between our New Life Ministry (supporting families who struggle to ‘make ends meet’) and the Greener Village Fredericton Food Bank. The food collected makes a positive impact on families with great need and is a sign, we pray, of God’s love and His provision through His Church.
Here are the specific requests from our New Life Ministry:
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti noodles
Soup
Canned vegetables
Canned meat
Cereal
Kraft dinner
Rice
Packaged items for kid’s lunches
Toilet Paper
We invite you to do a little shopping and then bring your ‘harvest’ to the Connections Centre (on or before Thanksgiving Sunday) where it will be collected and ultimately distributed. Or you can make a financial donation to the project by simply designating your gift to “Harvest for the Hungry." Following Thanksgiving, we’ll divide these gifts between New Life and Greener Village.
Thank you for making Christ’s love known through your thankful giving and may God use our ‘harvest’ for His glory!
14. New Life Request
One of our New Life ladies is in need of a kitchen stove. If you or anyone you know have an extra stove in good used condition that you are looking to donate, please contact Rosa McEwing.
Thank you for caring for our ladies in this way.
Rosa McEwing
New Life Coordinator
15. Third Sunday Supper
Dear Friends,
The Third Sunday Supper is going strong with up to 50 guests some Sundays. This is an incredible ministry where we can meet folks in a relaxing and loving atmosphere, while gently planting seeds of faith. In order to continue with this important work, we do need volunteers to help prepare a meal for our guests. They are not fussy and are so appreciative of every meal served. We provide a small stipend of $100.00 to cover some of the costs.
I am now looking at my schedule for 2024. Do you think you and your friends, family or small group could help prepare a meal for TSS? If so, please reach out to me, by phone 506-238-9903 or email judypaul1088@gmail.com.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
Blessings,
Judy Thompson
16. Programming for September
MONDAYS
Senior’s Exercise • 10 – 11 am
Ongoing to Dec. 22, 2023, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Gym
The Senior’s Exercise class is a gentle group exercise glass that is designed for seniors. This class will focus on strength, stretching, balance and recovery with low-impact mindfulness. Our class runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 am. A small fee will be collected to pay our instructors. For more information, please contact Nancy Hughey at nhms@nb.sympatico.ca.
55+ Luncheon • Noon – 2 pm
Ongoing, Third Monday of the Month to June 2024, Gym
Formerly known as Seniors Luncheon, the 55+ Luncheon meets on the third Monday of the month from September to June, unless it conflicts with special events. Our target group is our church family and their friends in the 55-plus age grouping. We have a time of fellowship, a meal prepared on site, light entertainment and a short devotional. Guests are encouraged to pre-register so that the Kitchen Krew has an idea of numbers for our meal prep, however, we always plan food for unregistered guests. Our Kitchen Krew meet from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm in the Main Kitchen, and our guests meet from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm in the gym.
Women’s Missionary Society • 2 – 3:30 pm
Second Monday of the Month, Next: October 9, Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC
We will have a speaker, devotional, prayer, and fellowship time. New ladies are always welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.
TUESDAYS
Quilters for Missions • 1:30 – 3 pm
Ongoing to December 12, 2023, Quilting Room
Quilters for Missions, formerly The Myrtle Burden Missions Circle, has been active for well over 50 years. Anyone interested in quilting or learning to quilt is welcome to join us. We meet Tuesdays at 1:30 pm in the quilting room on the second floor. Once a month, we start at noon for a lunch, devotional, and a very short business meeting. For more information please contact Mary McMulkin or Adra Trail.
DivorceCare • 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Ongoing to Dec. 12, 2023, Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC
If you know someone who is going through marital separation or divorce, invite them to consider joining our 13-week DivorceCare program, a ministry which will begin on Tuesdays, Sept. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Room of Brunswick Street Baptist Church.
Each evening includes the presentation of videos with expert counsellors sharing insights on how to move from hurting to healing. In addition, supportive conversation provides encouragement to participants led by Gloria Tranquilla, Pauline Harvey, and Bryan McWilliam. Each session stands on its own so participants can join any week.
For more information, please contact facilitator, Gloria Tranquilla at momsplace70@hotmail.com or call the church office at 458-8348. You can also register online using this link: https://www.divorcecare.org.
WEDNESDAYS
Senior’s Exercise • 10 – 11 am
Ongoing to Dec. 22, 2023, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Gym
See Monday’s write-up for more information
Church Family Potluck • 5:15 – 6:30 pm
Ongoing to Dec. 13, 2023, and Jan. 10 – May 15, 2024, Gym
Come and join our church family for a potluck dinner in the gym on Wednesday evenings. Bring your favorite dish whether it be salad, cookies, cake, fruit, or meatballs. This is an intergenerational event – babies to seniors – come and get to know each other! Invite a friend to come for supper. Setup starts at 5 pm, participants start gathering at 5:15 pm and sit down for dinner at 5:30 pm. Enjoy your dinner and cleanup finishes at 6:30 pm. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Anna Marie Colpitts or call the church office at 506-458-8348.
Scouting Boys Elementary Age (5 – 10 years) • 6:30 – 8 pm
Ongoing to June 2024, Gym
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 will be held weekly in the church gym. For more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with the church office at 458-8348 or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca.
Hands-in Girls Ministry • 6:30 – 8 pm
Ongoing Third Wednesday of the Month to June 2023, Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm
Kindergarten to Grade 5 girls – ANNOUNCING Hands In! A time just for you to meet other girls and have fun learning about God with games, crafts, songs, activities and more! Come join us in KidzTown, Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 6:30-8 pm to get your hands in to the fun. Contact Allie Dunfield or the church office for more details. We will meet one Wednesday each month.
THURSDAYS
New Life Ministry • 9:30 – 11:30 am
Ongoing to May 30, 2024, Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, Family Life Center
New Life Ministry is a support group for women held every Thursday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. During our time together we fellowship with each other over lunch, study the Bible, have a sharing time, and finish the meeting with prayer.
As a support group, we share each others joy, and encourage each other when going through difficult times. We also enjoy getting involved with special projects that help others, make crafts, as well as inviting in special speakers.
Book of John Bible Study with Mary McMulkin • 1:30 – 3 pm
Ongoing to December 14, 2023, Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC
Our afternoon Bible Study will continue in the Book of John. We share insights on doctrine and prophecy... and find the message of the Gospel and Jesus in many Old Testament Scriptures. One goal is to increase our desire to study the Word and not just read it...to grow closer to Jesus and build a stronger relationship to Him, the author and finisher of our faith. All are welcome! For more information, please contact Mary McMulkin.
Thursday Night Women’s Bible Study • 6:30 – 8 pm
Ongoing (End Date TBD), Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building
The Thursday Night Women’s Bible Study will be studying The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel. All materials for the study are provided. All women welcome. We will meet in the board room above the gym. Please email Bo Vinh-Doyle with any questions.
Adult Handbell Choir • 7 – 8:30 pm
Ongoing to Dec. 21, 2023, Sanctuary
Adult Handbell Choir will start up this fall on Thursday, September 21st at 7:00 in the sanctuary. Setup starts at 6:30 and the group will meet at 7:00 pm. We will meet weekly on Thursdays until December 21st.
Scouting Boys Grade 6 – 12 • 7 – 9 pm
Bi-weekly, Oct. 5, 2023 – June 2024, Gym
BSBC offers a scouting program for boys from Grade 6 – 12. 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. The Middle/High School group will meet bi-weekly on Thursday evenings in the gym. For more information, please contact the church office at 506-458-8348 or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca.
GriefShare • 7 – 9 pm
Ongoing to Dec. 7, 2023, Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC
If you are suffering the loss of a loved one, GriefShare is being offered at Brunswick Street Baptist Church beginning Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 7 pm, in the Family Room on the 1st Floor of our Family Life Center.
Grief Share is a 14-week video series by Christian experts on grief and recovery, combined with support group discussions for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Please visit the website at https://www.griefshare.org or call the church office 506-458-8348 if you would like more information and to register.
FRIDAYS
Senior’s Exercise • 10 – 11 am
Ongoing to Dec. 22, 2023, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Gym
See Monday’s write-up for more information
Friends Are Us Puppets • 6 – 7 pm
Ongoing to June 2024, KidzTown, FLC
Have you ever wondered how a puppet show gets made? All middle and high school youth are invited to join Chris Graves this Friday evening at 6:00 pm for an hour of fun and fellowship while using our puppets.
SUNDAYS
Together in Prayer • 9:30 – 10:15 am
Ongoing, Large Counselling Room (Above Pastor Ross’s Office), 2nd Floor, Gym Building
Each Sunday morning, we will meet in the large counselling room, above Pastor Ross’s office, to offer prayer requests and to pray – for the day, the services, the city, the nation, and the world. All are welcome.
17. Pastoral Care
Your Deacons want to affirm that BSBC is equipped to provide Pastoral Care. We are grateful for the engagement of Pastor Ross and Pastor Nikki, and we are blessed to have additional support from Rev. Kevin Culberson, the Baptist Chaplin at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital.
Here are some suggested approaches:
Hospitalizations
Your pastors will only know of hospitalizations if the church office or individual pastors are contacted directly
We’d appreciate you notifying the office if you know of the hospitalization of a member of the BSBC family
Critical Incident
If a pastor is needed in an emergency situation, between Monday to Friday, 8:30 am and 4 pm, please contact the church office
Outside of office hours, please contact a pastor directly
Bereavement
Pastor Ross and Rev. Kevin will be available to support families at a time of loss, to conduct funeral and committal services
Contact the church office during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm
Outside of office hours, please contact a pastor directly
We have provided McAdams, Bishops, and York Funeral Homes with the contact information for both Pastor Ross and Rev. Kevin
If you are not a member of a bereaved family but know of a death within the BSBC family, please contact the church office to make sure your pastors are aware of the need
Contact Details
Church Office
506-458-8348
naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca
bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca
Pastor Ross Watters
506-282-3443
ross@bsbc.nb.ca
Pastor Nikki Leftley
506-282-1075
nikki@bsbc.nb.ca
Rev. Kevin Culberson
506-260-6240
culberson.kevin@gmail.com
Denise Mersereau, Chair of Deacons
506-262-0197
ddmersereau@gmail.com
Please pray for our pastoral care team as they seek to partner with you in caring for the BSBC family.
Your Board of Deacons
18. NextGen Ministry
Children @ BSBC
Scouting Boys Elementary, Aged 5-10 years: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm (Gym)
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 will be held weekly in the church gym. For more information, please contact the church office at 458-8348 or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca.
Sunday School: Sunday, September 24, 9:30 – 10:15 am
All preschool and elementary kids are invited to join us on Sunday at 9:30 am in the preschool area and KidzTown for Sunday School. Please bring your children to their respective areas. Attendance will be taken in the classroom. If you are not sure where your child should go, please look for our volunteers at the desk in the Connections Center. Please pick up your children from their classrooms at 10:15 am and bring them into our worship services. Our leaders and volunteers will pick them up at 10:45 am and take them to the KidzTown and Preschool ministry areas.
Youth @ BSBC
NEW FORMAT FOR YOUTH GROUP: Sunday Evenings 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Starting this fall youth group will be happening on Sunday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm with doors open at 6 pm in the sanctuary. The new format will run both high school and middle school youth in simultaneous and separate events.
Middle schoolers will remain in the sanctuary for their large theme event from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. We will branch out to the gym and fellowship hall or other areas in the church as necessary. At 7:30 pm, the middle school youth will move to the assembly area, 3rd floor, FLC for a chat and devotional from 7:30 – 8 pm, moving into a hangout time from 8 – 8:30 pm. The youth group evening will end at 8:30 pm when parents pick up their youth.
High schoolers will be in the assembly area, 3rd floor, FLC from 6:30 – 7 pm for a hangout time and moving into a chat and devotional from 7 – 7:30 pm. The high school youth will move to the sanctuary, gym, or fellowship hall for their large theme event from 7:30 – 8:30 pm. The youth group evening will end at 8:30 pm when parents pick up their youth.
Youth Bible Study: Tonight Wednesday, 6:30 pm – 8 pm (Third Floor, FLC)
Tonight, we continue to go through the book of Philippians for our Youth Bible Study! Youth grades 6 – 12 are welcome to join Pastor Nikki & Alyse Wilton for Bible study on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8 pm. Even if you did not come last week, you are welcome to come this week, all are welcome! For more information, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at youth.bsbc.nb@gmail.com.
Friends Are Us Puppets: Fridays, 6 – 7 pm
Have you ever wondered how a puppet show gets made? All middle and high school youth are invited to join Chris Graves this Friday evening at 6:00 pm for an hour of fun and fellowship while using our puppets.
Youth Group Full Church Games: Sunday, Oct. 1, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
All youth are welcome and encouraged to come out for a night of high activity, fun, and fellowship together all around the church. Full church games for both high school and middle school youth will be happening! We look forward to seeing you and your friends out on October 1st! For more information please email Pastor Nikki at youth.bsbc.nb@gmail.com.
Greenhouse Band/Youth Choir Start-up: Wednesday, Oct. 4, 6 pm (Barnabas Center)
If you are a middle school or high school student interested in learning to sing or play instruments at our monthly Greenhouse Services and/or special events in the Gym and Sanctuary, rehearsal times to begin Oct 4 at 6 pm. No previous experience necessary in order to join! Please contact Julianne Moore, julianne.d.moore@gmail.com, text (506) 261-0876.
Scouting Boys Grades 6 – 12 Programming: Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 – 9 pm (Gym)
BSBC offers a bi-weekly scouting program for middle and high school boys, aged 11 – 18 years. The middle and high school group will meet bi-weekly on Thursday evenings, starting October 5. For more information, please contact the church office at 458-8348 or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca. We will be looking for a minimum of 5 boys to register in order to run this group this year.
No Youth Groups: Sunday, Oct. 9
We encourage our youth to spend time with their families Thanksgiving Sunday evening. Therefore there will not be youth group on Thanksgiving Sunday. We will resume our youth group the following Sunday on October 15th.
Fredericton Youth Rally: Friday, Oct. 20
On October 20th we have our second annual Fredericton Youth Rally (FYR) happening at BSBC this year! All of our youth are welcome and encouraged to come! If your youth is coming to this event, please RSVP with Pastor Nikki! Your youth will not want to miss this rally from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Pre-rally includes bouncy castles, French fries, snow cones, games, and so much more! This is a great time to connect with those in our youth group and those throughout the entire city! Rally includes games, worship, and a great speaker!
Trunk or Treat: Sunday, Oct. 29, 4 pm
Trunk or Treat is back on Sunday, October 29th for our 3rd annual event! We would love for our high schoolers & middle schoolers to get involved with this event. We are also looking for volunteers who will RSVP and decorate their cars as stations for giving out treats. If you and your family are willing to decorate and have your car in this event, please contact Pastor Nikki by email at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca to register your vehicle and get some ideas on how you and your family can decorate your vehicle. If you prefer to have a lower profile, we are also looking for donations of treats to be passed out to all our visitors. If you have any questions or to register your youth and your car, please email Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Youth Greenhouse Service: Sunday, October 29, 10:30am (Barnabas Center)
October 29th is our youth service kick-off! This is where our youth all come together in our Barnabas Center for a youth-led/youth-run worship service! If your youth would like to volunteer, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at youth.bsbc.nb@gmail.com. We would love to have students greeting, reading scripture, leading prayer time, leading our front icebreaker game, leading worship, and other areas. This is a place for all of our youth to use their gifts and talents! We can not wait to see our youth for this worship time together. Remember to wear your new Tie Dye shirt that we made on September 17! If you were unable to join us for our tie dye event, wear a bright shirt you already have! For more information, please reach out to Pastor Nikki.
19. Fresh Start Young Adults Group
Our Young Adults ministry, Fresh Start, continues to meet on Tuesday nights from 7 - 9 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Family Life Center. Come along for snacks and social time followed by a Bible study. We would love to see you there!
Please contact Pastor Ross ross@bsbc.nb.ca for details.
20. BSBC Celebrations
Congratulations to Ross and Marie Wilton on celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary!
Please contact the church office for their contact details if you wish to send a card, flowers, or best wishes!
21. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: Oct. 1
The gym worship service will be under the musical leadership of Greg Keezer and friends. In the sanctuary, the worship service will under the musical leadership of Gloria Tranquilla and David Steeves, featuring special music by the Sanctuary Choir.
This is the fourth and final Sunday in our Missions Month. Dr. Keith Bodner will be speaking with John Stewart in both the sanctuary and the gym on the topic of Missions.
We will be celebrating the Lord’s Table in both services. Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
22. Community Events
Rob Tingley Memorial Golf Classic
The Rob Tingley Memorial Golf Classis remains a very important event for the ministry of Green Hill Lake Camp. We invite you to join us on September 30 at the Mactaquac Golf Course in Mactaquac. Teams can sign up for a full 18-holes or an express 9-hole day. There will be scheduled tee times beginning at 9 a. Registration will begin at 8 am. A meal will be served as each team completes the course. The board of directors are grateful for those who have taken part in the past and hope you will consider getting involved this year. Information is available online at www.greenhill.ca/golf/ or call us at the office 506-462-2267 or 506-999-2267.
23. This Week at BSBC
Please note: FLC stands for Family Life Centre
Wednesday, Sept. 27
10:00 Senior’s Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:30 Church Family Potluck (Main Kitchen, Gym Building and Gym)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
6:30 Scouting Boys Registration (Gym)
6:30 Choir/Ensemble Rehearsal (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Centre)
Thursday, Sept. 28
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Gym/Main Kitchen)
7:00 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:00 Benevolent Ministries (By Appointment)
9:00 Days for Girls (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
9:30 New Life Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Book of John Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Ladies Bible Study (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
2:00 Shannex North Side Worship Service
6:30 Case for Christ Ladies Bible Study (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Handbell Choir (Sanctuary)
6:30 GriefShare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Choir (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
Friday, Sept. 29
10:00 Senior’s Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Friends Are Us Puppets (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Mid-Autumn Festival Open House (Gym, Main Kitchen & KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
Saturday, Sept. 30
Truth & Reconciliation Day
10:00 Gym Set-Up
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, Oct. 1
7:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:00 Asian Sunday School (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:30 Together in Prayer (Counselling Centre, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:30 Child/Youth Sunday School (Various Rooms, FLC)
9:30 Adult Coffee Time (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:30 Welcoming the Nations (Barnabas Center)
10:30 Mandarin Worship Service (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
10:30 Contemporary Worship (Gym)
10:30 Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
10:50 Preschool & KidzTown (1st & 2nd Floor, FLC)
11:30 Library Open After Services (Connection Center)
12:00 Missions Month Potluck Lunch (Gym)
1:00 Mandarin Gathering (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Middle & High School Youth Groups — Doors Open at 6 pm (3rd Floor, FLC)
Monday, Oct. 2
Observance of Truth & Reconciliation Day – Church Office Closed
6:30 Social Action Team (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, Oct. 3
10:00 Pastoral/Planning Meeting (Admin Office)
11:15 Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
1:30 Quilter’s for Missions (Quilting Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
6:30 DivorceCare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adult Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, Oct. 4
10:00 Senior’s Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:30 Church Family Potluck (Main Kitchen, Gym Building and Gym)
6:00 Greenhouse Band/Youth Choir (Barnabas Center)
6:30 Youth Bible Study (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
6:30 Scouting Boys K-Grade 5 (Gym)
6:30 Choir/Ensemble Rehearsal (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Centre)
