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In this issue:
Check out what's coming up at BSBC from Sept. 6–13.
Missions Month: Sept. 10 – Oct. 1
Missions Month Special: Sept. 17, 24 & Oct. 1
Do You Enjoy Singing? Sept. 6
Fall BBQ: Sept. 10
Church Family Potluck: Sept. 13
Sunday School: Sept. 17
Coffee Time: Pre-Service Sept. 17
Preschool Sunday School Teacher Needed
Programming in September
Pastoral Care
NextGen Ministry @ BSBC (Children/Youth)
Fresh Start Young Adults Group
This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: Sept. 10
BSBC Celebrations
Community Opportunities
This Week @ BSBC
1. Missions Month: Sept. 10 – Oct. 1
On Sunday, September 10, we will be starting our “Missions Month” ministry which has been put together by our Missions Committee (Thanks!). For this series, we will be hearing from Deacon Charlie Ritchie (Sept. 10), Pastor Ross Watters (Sept. 17), Dr. Keith Bodner (Sept. 24) and Pastor Charles Millette (Oct. 1) on the subject of missions.
2. Missions Month Special: Sept. 17, 24 & Oct. 1
We are pleased to offer a special opportunity during our Missions Month. On three Sundays, Sept. 17, 24 and Oct. 1, our own Charles Millette will lead a series of classes, from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. in the Barnabas Center, around the topic of Missions. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
3. Do You Enjoy Singing?
On Wednesday, September 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, there will be an information session, INTRO TO CHORAL SINGING, offered in the choir room. It will be led by David Steeves, our Sanctuary Choir Director. All are invited for a time to sing, ask questions, and learn about singing in harmony. Come on out tonight and give it a try!
The Sanctuary Choir executive Committee have a meeting tonight at 7:45 pm in the Memorial Room.
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsals resume Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. All singers are encouraged to join us in this music ministry – new members welcome! If you have any questions, please contact David Steeves.
4. Welcome Back BBQ: Sept. 10
Please join us for our “Welcome Back BBQ” on Sunday, September 10, after worship services in the parking lot. On offer, we have hotdogs, snacks, Sno-Cones, and a bouncy castle, along with some cool drinks! This will be a great time for everyone in the family. We relish our time together and look forward to fellowshipping with you there.
5. Church Family Potluck: Sept. 13
Our Church Family Potluck will start up again on Wednesday, September 13, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 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 AnnaMarie Colpitts.
6. Sunday School: Sept. 17
On Sunday, September 17, we welcome our children and youth back to Sunday School. 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 a.m.
Each Sunday, you can register your students in the Connections Center by 9:30 a.m. Please pick your children up from their classrooms at 10:15 a.m and bring them into the worship services. Our Preschool and KidzTown leaders will collect the children from the gym at 10:45 a.m. 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.
7. Coffee Time: Sept. 17
On Sunday, September 17, for parents and adults, we are offering tea and coffee in the Connections Center and Family Room. Please join us for friends and fellowship on Sundays at 9:30 am while Sunday School is in session.
8. Preschool Sunday School Teacher Needed
With the start up of Sunday School on September 17, we are looking for a teacher for our preschool program this year. Sunday School is offered every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. during the school year except for holidays and family worship days.
If you or someone you know is gifted in working with Preschoolers, and/or feel led to serve, please reach out to Melanie Tingley at melanie.tingley@ymail.com.
9. Programming for September
Quilters for Missions: Sept. 5 – Dec. 12
Tuesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. (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 p.m. 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.
Book of John Bible Study: Sept. 7 – Dec. 14
Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m. (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.
GriefShare: Sept. 7 – Dec. 7
Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. (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 7:00 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 griefshare.org or call the church office 506-458-8348 if you would like more information and to register.
Together in Prayer: Sept. 10, Sundays, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
(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.
Senior’s Exercise: Sept. 11 – Dec. 22, 2023
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 10-11 a.m. (Gym)
The Senior’s Exercise class will be starting up on Monday, Sep 11. This 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 – 11 a.m. A small fee will be collected to pay our instructors. For more information, please contact Nancy Hughey at nhms@nb.sympatico.ca.
DivorceCare: Sept. 12 – Dec. 12
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. (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 at divorcecare.org.
Church Family Potluck, Wednesdays
Sept. 13 – Dec. 13, 2023 & Jan. 10 – May 15, 2024, 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. (Gym)
Come and join our church family for a potluck dinner in the gym on Wednesday evenings starting September 13. 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 p.m., participants start gathering at 5:15 p.m. and sit down for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy your dinner and cleanup finishes at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Anna Marie Colpitts or call the church office at 506-458-8348.
Scouting Boys Ministry Registration for All Ages: September 13, 2023, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm (Gym)
Scouting Boys – Elementary: Sept. 13 • Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (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. This week, registration for all ages will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Following registration week, the kindergarten to Grade 5 group will meet weekly on Wednesday evenings. For more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with the church office at 458-8348 or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca.
Scouting Boys – Grades 6–12: Sept. 28 • Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Gym)
BSBC offers a bi-weekly scouting program for middle school and high school boys. 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. Registration for all ages will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Following registration week, 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.
New Life Ministry: Sept. 14, 2023 to May 30, 2024
Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, Family Life Center)
Our New Life Ministry is a group of ladies that meet at 9:30 am Thursdays in the Assembly Area on the third floor of the Family Life Center, to provide opportunities for the leaders and ladies to get to know one another better, learn about God’s enduring love through guest speakers, Bible study, videos, and personal testimony, develop relationships, pray for one another, and to share a healthy lunch. This semester starts on Thursday, September 14, 2023, and runs to May 30, 2024. New participants are welcome. Please contact Rosa McEwing for more information.
Thursday Night Women’s Bible Study: Sept. 14
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m. (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
The Thursday Night Women’s Bible Study will begin a new study for the fall starting on Thursday, September 14 at 6:30pm. We 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.
55 Plus Luncheon: Sept. 18
Third Monday of the Month, noon – 2 p.m. (Gym)
Formerly known as Seniors Luncheon, the 55 Plus 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 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Main Kitchen, and our guests meet from noon until 2 p.m. in the gym.
Hands-In Girls Ministry: Sept. 20 to June
Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
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, September 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. 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.
Adult Handbell Choir
Sept. 21 – Dec. 21, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
Adult Handbell Choir will start up this fall on Thursday, September 21st at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Setup starts at 6:30 p.m. and the group will meet at 7 p.m. We will meet weekly on Thursdays until Dec. 21.
9. 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
10. NextGen Ministry
Children @ BSBC
Scouting Boys – Elementary: Wednesday, September 13, 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. Registration for all ages will be held on Wednesday, September 13. Registrations forms will be available, and we will be setup to take registration fees. The cost for the program is $40 per boy. Following registration week, the kindergarten to Grade 5 group will meet weekly on Wednesday evenings. For more information, please contact the church office at 458-8348 or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca.
Hands-in Girls Ministry – Elementary: Wednesday, September 20, 6:30 – 8 pm (KidzTown)
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 on Wednesday, Sept. 20 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.
Youth @ BSBC
Fall Youth Group Kick Off: Sunday, September 10, 6 – 8:30 pm with a BBQ, lawn games, & pontoon boat rides! (Bruce & AnnaMarie Colpitts’ Residence)
Thank you to all who joined us for a summer full of fellowship, fun, and friends! We are super excited to see you in the fall. Coming up on September 10, we have our kick-off event at AnnaMarie & Bruce Colpitts’ home, with a BBQ, lawn games, pontoon boat rides, and a bonfire! You are not going to want to miss it! Hope to see your youth out and bring a friend!
Youth Bible Study: Wednesday, September 13, 6:30 – 8 pm (Family Room)
Starting next Wednesday, we are kicking off our Youth Bible study! Youth grades 6 – 12 are welcome to come and join Pastor Nikki & Alyse Wilton for Bible study Wednesday evenings 6:30 – 8 pm. For more information, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Tie Dye Youth Group Event: Sunday, September 17, 6:30 – 8:30 pm (Third Floor Assembly)
Middle and high school youth are invited to join us Sunday, September 17 for a tie dying event! Youth will be with their respective groups for this event. Friends are welcome. Youth should bring a white t-shirt to be tie dyed. We will be wearing our tie dyed creations on our first Greenhouse Service! We look forward to seeing all of our youth out for this event. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca, she would love to chat with you about this fun youth group event!
Scouting Boys
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. Following registration week, the middle and high school group will meet bi-weekly on Thursday evenings, starting September 14. For more information, please contact the church office at 458-8348 or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca.
Scouting Boys Registration: Wednesday, September 13, 6:30 – 8:30 pm (Gym)
Registration for all ages will be held on Wednesday, September 13. Registrations forms will be available, and we will be setup to take registration fees. The cost for the program is $40 per boy.
Scouting Boys Programming: Thursday, September 14, 7 – 9 pm (Gym)
BSBC offers a bi-weekly scouting program for middle and high school boys. Registration for this group will be held on Wednesday, September 13 with the younger boys. We will be looking for a minimum of 5 boys to register in order to run this group this year.
11. 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.
13. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: Sept. 10
The gym worship service will be under the musical leadership of Jon Wilton and friends. In the sanctuary, the worship service will be under the musical leadership of Gloria Tranquilla, pianist and David Steeves, organist, and featuring special music by Ken Brophy.
This Sunday marks the start of our Missions Month. Deacon Charlie Ritchie will be speaking to that topic in both the sanctuary and the gym. Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am.
14. BSBC Celebrations
Let’s help them celebrate! Here are a couple of “exciting” wedding anniversaries coming up next week. These families have been active at BSBC for many years:
Robert & Marion Ingraham
Celebrating 65 Years
Wednesday, September 13
Paul & Judy Dunphy
Celebrating 55 Years
Thursday, September 14
Please contact the church office for their contact details if you wish to send a card, flowers, or best wishes!
May God bless them all!
15. Community Events
Forest Hill United Church & St. Matthew Lutheran Church
FLEA MARKET VENDORS WANTED: Forest Hill United Church, in collaboration with St. Matthew Lutheran Church, will be hosting a Flea Market on Saturday, September 23rd from 9 am to noon at 45 Kimble Court, Fredericton.
Vendor set up will be on Friday, September 22nd from 6 to 8 pm. 2 1/2' x 4' tables are available for $10 each. If you are interested in signing up as a vendor, contact Forest Hill United Church at foresth.office@bellaliant.com or 506-455-0988.
16. This Week at BSBC
Please note: FLC stands for Family Life Centre
Wednesday, Sept. 6
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:30 Intro to Choral Singing (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
7:00 Deacons Sub-Committee Meeting (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:45 Sanctuary Choir Executive Committee Meeting (Memorial Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
Thursday, Sept. 7
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)
1:30 Bible Study (MM) (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Ladies Bible Study (CB) (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
6:30 GriefShare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Choir (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
Friday, Sept. 8
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Family Room & KidzTown, 1st & 2nd Floor, FLC)
Saturday, Sept. 9
10:00 Gym Set-Up
1:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, Sept. 10
7:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:00 Asian Sunday School (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
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 Church Family BBQ (Gym)
11:30 Library Open After Services (Connection Center)
Monday, Sept. 11
10:00 Senior’s Exercise (Gym)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 WMS (Main Kitchen, Gym Building and Gym)
6:30 Education Committee Meeting (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, September 12
10:00 Pastoral/Planning Meeting (Admin Office)
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
1:30 Quilter’s for Missions (Quilting Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
6:00 L’Arche Board Meeting Tentative (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
6:30 DivorceCAre (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adult Ministry (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, September 13
9:00 Pastors/Ministry Leaders Prayer Meeting (Barnabas Center)
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 Choir/Ensemble Rehearsal (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Centre)
