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In this issue:
Check out what’s happening the week of June 11 to 18, 2025!
1. Happy Father’s Day!
2. Meet Elaine Tian
3. Congratulations Pastor Nikki Kincade!
4. Celebrate Father’s Day with Music
5. Muffin Ministry
6. Volunteer Opportunities
7. Food Safety Training: June 25
8. Upcoming Summer Ashrams
9. GHLC Camp Sponsorship: New Life and Other Ministries
10. GHLC Health Centre Items Needed
11. Oasis: August 7 to 9
12. Tidal Impact Youth Fundraiser – Car Wash June 28!
13. Half-Day Summer Camp: June 23 to 27
14. NextGen Ministry (Children/Youth)
15. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
16. A Time to Pray
17. Adult Bible Studies
18. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: June 8
19. Pastoral Care
20. Financial Report
21. Community Events
22. This Week @ BSBC
1. Happy Father’s Day
This Sunday, June 15, we celebrate and give thanks for the fathers, grandfathers, father figures, and our Heavenly Father in our lives. Your strength, wisdom, and faith-filled leadership are such a blessing to your families and to our church family.
Whether you're a dad, stepdad, mentor, or encourager—we honor the love and care you pour into others. May God continue to guide and bless you as you lead with grace, courage, and compassion.
"The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him." – Proverbs 20:7
Happy Father’s Day from all of us at BSBC!
2. Meet Elaine Tian
Hi! I’m Elaine Tian, and I’ll be serving here at BSBC as the summer student for the children and youth ministry this summer! I am currently studying Biology and Psychology at UNB.
In my free time, I love doing arts and crafts. I’m really looking forward to connecting with the amazing children and youth here—sharing creativity, building relationships, and growing together in faith!
3. Congratulations Pastor Nikki Kincade!
We joyfully celebrated the union of Pastor Nikki Kincade and William Kincade, who were married on June 7! May God continue to richly bless their marriage with love, joy, and guidance.
Pastor Nikki’s Vacation: June 3 to 22
Pastor Nikki will be away on her honeymoon from June 3 to 22 and will return on June 23. If you have any questions about the Children’s Ministry, please reach out to Sam Essel. For any questions regarding the Youth Ministry, please contact Naomi Phillips, and she will direct you to the appropriate person.
4. Celebrate Father’s Day with Music
Men’s Choir Invitation
A Men’s Choir is preparing a special selection to sing in the Father’s Day Sanctuary Service on Sunday, June 15. All men who enjoy singing are warmly invited to take part.
Rehearsals will be held in the Choir Room from 6:00–6:30 pm on Wednesday, June 11.
5. Muffin Ministry
On behalf of our brothers and sisters who make a weekly evening trek around the city to visit those sleeping rough, and the members of your Social Action Team, thank you ‘muffin makers’ for your faithfulness serving in this way. Your sweet generosity is more than just baked goods; it’s a tangible expression of care and hope in Jesus’ name.
Our Street Ministry team need muffins as soon as June 15 for our Sunday night outreach program. As we prepare for the busy summer months, we’re now aiming to have 4 dozen muffins each week to ensure we’re well-stocked and ready to bless those we serve. If you are able to help in this way, please place 12 muffins, individually wrapped, in a large zipper locked bag, and label the bag “Street Ministry”. Don’t forget to include your name and the delivery date for which you signed up. You can place the labeled muffins in the upright freezer in the main kitchen.
Please click the link below or call the church office (506-458-8348) and our admin team will be pleased to do the online registration for you. Jesus spoke of offering cups of cold water in his name. Muffins, we believe, offer the same opportunity to bless others for Him.
6. Volunteer Opportunities
Security Volunteers
We are currently looking for volunteers to help with church security on weekday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Your presence helps ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all who come through our doors.
If you’re willing to serve in this important ministry, please contact Dan Lutes or the church office, 506-458-8348, for more information or to sign up.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve!
Half-Day Summer Camp Decorating Volunteers: June 12 and 19
Unleash your creativity and join us in bringing the camp to life! We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers of all ages to craft delightful decorations for our upcoming half-day camp.
Dates: June 12 and 19
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm
No need to bring anything—just your creative spirit! We’ll have decoration stations set up, complete with easy-to-follow instructions and all the necessary materials.
Let’s make this camp unforgettable together!
Half-Day Summer Camp Volunteers: June 23 to 27
Coming up on June 23 to 27, BSBC is having our half-day summer camp, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon daily. We are inviting our youth and church population to get involved and serve at this upcoming camp! If you would like to be a part of this, or for more information and to sign up to volunteer please contact Sam Essel at samuelessel3232@gmail.com.
7. Food Safety Training: June 25
We’re excited to share that BSBC is hosting a special food safety seminar, and we’d love for you to be part of it! Whether you help with food prep, serving, or cleanup in any of our kitchens, this session is for you.
Join us in the Family Room on Wednesday, June 25 at 10:00 am for a two-hour talk titled “The ABC’s of Food Safety,” led by Erin Lamey, Public Health Inspector. This engaging seminar offers essential, practical guidance on safe food handling practices—helping us care well for those we serve.
We especially encourage anyone involved in food service at BSBC to attend if possible. For those who can't attend, please let us know and we’ll have extra booklets available.
To help us plan, please RSVP to Kellie Brown (ssduluth@nbnet.nb.ca) or Andrea Bragdon (andreabragdon@rogers.com). We’re looking forward to a great morning together!
8. Upcoming Summer Ashrams
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend a Christian Ashram! An Ashram is a time for learning, prayer, reflection, fellowship, and rest, focused on deepening one’s relationship with Jesus Christ and cultivating spiritual growth. Come alone or with your family!
Nova Scotia Christian Ashram: July 10-15
New Brunswick Christian Ashram: August 7-10
For more information, please contact Don & Pat Burdon at (506) 471-6051 or Doug & Doris Ashfield at (506) 472-7519.
9. GHLC Sponsorship: New Life and Other Ministries
Spring is coming.......so summer is sure to follow! Our New Life ladies and other church ministries have seven children that would love to go to Green Hill Lake Camp this summer. The cost to send seven children to camp is approximately $5,000.00. If you would like to help make this happen, please mark your envelope, or if you give in another way, please identify your gift with GHLC Camper or Sponsorship.
So far, we have received $2,520.00 for GHLC sponsorships – over halfway to our goal!
Thank you for considering supporting this opportunity for children to attend camp "where Christ is made known".
10. GHLC Health Centre Donations Needed
We're in full swing organizing our health and safety supplies as we gear up for an exciting season ahead. With school groups arriving soon for their adventure-filled days and summer camps just around the corner, we're making sure everything is in place to keep everyone safe and well-prepared.
You'll find fully stocked first aid kits at key activity centers across the campsite, workplace-level kits in the maintenance shop and kitchen, and mini kits in each cabin. For our off-site adventures—like canoe and bicycle camps—we’ve packed larger first aid packs to ensure we're ready for anything.
Nurse Nancy and Boo Boo (aka Carol Reimer) have placed a tote in the Connection Centre for anyone wishing to donate supplies for the Health Centre.
For First Aid, we are looking for the following:
Band-aids of all sizes and types, tick removal kits, small freezies (for tasty ice packs), medical tape, gauze pads 2x2 and 4x4, gauze rolls, large absorbent dressings, antiseptic wound spray, Moleskin bandages for blisters, sunscreen.
We often have campers arrive without personal hygiene items and like to have a stock of the following:
Travel size shampoo & body wash, facecloths, deodorant, combs, brushes, feminine hygiene items.
The most important thing we want this summer though is your prayers for the health and safety of everyone who comes to Green Hill Lake Camp.
11. Oasis: August 7 to 9
Oasis is the annual gathering of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC), a family of churches spread all over Atlantic Canada. CBAC churches send pastors and delegates to Oasis. Each August, we gather to deepen relationships, build community, learn tools for thriving in ministry, worship together, make decisions around budgets, and vision for the future. OASIS is also a time to celebrate God’s faithfulness and our shared mission.
Our theme this year is “Hope upon Hope”. It is our prayer and hope that you leave OASIS “overflowing with hope”, filled with inspiration, new friendships, and joy leading into the fall season. Join us for the 179th Annual gathering this August. OASIS will take place August 7-9, 2025, on the Acadia University campus in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
We currently have nine delegates registered. To be a delegate for BSBC, you must be a member of BSBC. Based on our membership, we can send 10 delegates. If you are not a member, you can start the process for membership or you can attend OASIS as a guest. Guests can participate in everything but cannot vote on business. Are you interested in being one of our delegates to OASIS? We are able to provide a stipend of $200 to cover your registration and help with expenses. If you would like to become a member or if you are able to attend, please contact Naomi in the church office (naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca) and she will complete your registration.
In preparation for registration, delegates will be asked to indicate their preferred Breakout Workshops.
Our very own Rev. Ross Watters is leading one of the Oasis Rallies titled “Hope in The Church”.
12. Tidal Impact Youth Fundraiser – Car Wash!
Bring your car, bring your friends with their cars, and come out to the BSBC Parking Lot for a fun morning on Saturday, June 28 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon as we raise funds for our Tidal Impact Team! Let our awesome youth team give your car a sparkling clean—while you help support their mission and ministry.
No set price – donations of any amount are gratefully accepted!
🧽 Can You Help Us Out?
We’re looking to borrow the following items to help make our car wash a success:
• 4 Shop Vacs
• 8 (5-gallon) Buckets
• 4 Car Wash Mitts
• Wash Brushes
• Shammies
If you can lend any of these, please contact Elaine at elaine08042@gmail.com.
If your youth is interested in joining the car cleaning crew, email Sam at samuelessel3232@gmail.com.
Let’s come together to bless our youth team and their summer ministry!
13. Half-Day Summer Camp: June 23 to 27
Join us for Half-Day Summer Camp as we get ready to have an unforgettable week filled with lots of fun, great learning experiences, and developing faith. This summer, we invite children ages 4 through 12, Kindergarten to Grade 5, for a week packed with engaging activities, music, games, Bible lessons, crafts, and more in this year’s inspiring theme: “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity”.
Date: June 23 to 27, 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Daily
Where: Brunswick Street Baptist Church, 161 York Street, Fredericton
Who: Kids ages 4 to 12, Kindergarten to Grade 5 — All are welcome!
Whether your child is a first-time visitor or a returning friend, they’ll have a blast exploring God’s Word in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment. Don’t miss out on this summer’s biggest adventure!
14. NextGen Ministry (Children & Youth)
Children @ BSBC
Pastor Nikki Vacation: June 3 to 22
Pastor Nikki will be on vacation from June 3 to 22 and will return on June 23. If you have any questions about the Children’s Ministry, please reach out to Sam Essel. For any questions about the Youth Ministry, please contact Naomi Phillips, and she will direct you to the appropriate person.
Last Girls Hands Ministry: Wednesday, June 11, 6:30-8:00 pm
We’re excited to invite all the girls to a special Hands In meeting this Wednesday, June 11, from 6:30–8:00 pm. Join us for a delightful tea party hosted at the home of Carol Reimer (62 Carrington Lane). This will be a lovely way to celebrate the end of our year together! Drop-off is at 6:30 PM, and pick-up is at 8:00 pm. We can’t wait to see everyone there as we wrap up for the summer—and we’re already looking forward to gathering again in the fall!
Sunday School: Returning in the Fall
Sunday school has concluded for the school year and will be returning in the fall. Thank you to all those that lead and attend Sunday school, it is a blessing to come together and learn about God’s Word in fellowship.
Half-Day Summer Camp – Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity
Join us for our half-day summer camp as we get ready to have an unforgettable week filled with lots of fun, great learning experiences, and developing faith. From June 23 through 27, we invite elementary aged children for a week packed with engaging activities, music, games, Bible lessons, crafts, and more in this year’s inspiring theme: “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity.”
Youth @ BSBC
Pastor Nikki Vacation: June 3 to 22
Pastor Nikki will be on vacation from June 3 to 22 and will return on June 23. If you have any questions about the Children’s Ministry, please reach out to Sam Essel. For any questions about the Youth Ministry, please contact Naomi Phillips, and she will direct you to the appropriate person.
Bible Project Videos
This week we are going to watch:
To be included in our weekly parent email to keep up to date with what’s going on for BSBC’s youth email Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Half-Day Summer Camp Decorating Nights: June 12 & 19, 6:30 to 8:00pm
Unleash your creativity and join us in bringing the camp to life! We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers of all ages to craft delightful decorations for our upcoming half-day camp.
Dates: June 12 and 19
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm
No need to bring anything—just your creative spirit! We’ll have decoration stations set up, complete with easy-to-follow instructions and all the necessary materials. Let’s make this camp unforgettable together!
Half-Day Summer Camp Volunteering Opportunity: June 23 to 27
Coming up on June 23 to 27 BSBC is having our half-day camp, and volunteers are needed from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon daily. We are inviting our youth and church population to get involved and serve at this upcoming camp! If you would like to be a part of this, or for more information and to sign up to volunteer please contact Sam Essel at samuelessel3232@gmail.com.
Summer Youth Group: Wilmot Park – Thursday, June 26, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Join us Thursday, June 26 from 6:30–8:00 PM at Wilmot Park for our first summer Youth Group event! We’ll enjoy a fun evening of games, snacks, and time at the splash pad. Don’t forget to wear comfy clothes and bring a modest swimsuit and towel. We’re excited to welcome our new members—Grade 5 students moving up to Grade 6 are invited to join us for all the summer fun!
Youth Gatherings Coming Up:
June 12: Half Day Summer Camp Decorating Night (6:30 – 8:00 pm)
June 19: Half Day Summer Camp Decorating Night (6:30 – 8:00 pm)
June 23 to 27: Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity Half Day Summer Camp (8:30 – 12:00 noon)
June 26: Summer Youth Group (6:30 – 8:00 pm)
15. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
Our Young Adults ministry, Fresh Start, will meet on Tuesdays, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, on the 3rd floor of the Family Life Center. Come along for some fun, snacks and social time followed by a Bible study. We would love to see you there!
For more information, please contact Rev. Ross at ross@bsbc.nb.ca.
16. A Time to Pray
The church body is invited to join Debbie Kierstead as she hosts a time of prayer Wednesday evenings from 8:00 to 9:00 pm in the sanctuary, anyone is welcome to come for any portion of time. The focus will be prayer, but worship and ministry will take place as the Lord leads.
17. Adult Bible Studies
There is so much going on at our Church that sometimes it is hard to keep track! To help ease your calendar preparation, here is a brief list of programs and events that we have on offer:
18. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: June 15
This Sunday is Father’s Day. In the Sanctuary, the worship team will be led by David Steeves and Gloria Tranquilla with special music from a Girls’ Ensemble, Susan Howey, and a Mens’ Choir. In the Gym, worship will be led by Illyana Vermeersch.
Pastor Ross will be in the gym. Pastor Ross will be sharing a sermon on Jonah Chapter 3 around the theme of Judgement.
Dr. Keith Bodner will be in the sanctuary. Of his sermon titled “Beyond the Sea” he says, “Although some contemporary worship bands love to sing about the theme of “oceans,” for the ancient Israelites, water was a fearful thought, and the sea was generally believed to be a source of chaos and instability. So, when Jesus teaches “in a boat, on the sea” it is an illustration of how he vitiates chaos from our lives, and when he walks on water it shows how he is above our storms. In Matthew 13 there is a short and powerful parable of “the net,” where the Kingdom of God is compared to a net that is cast into the sea in order to gather fish of “every nation.” On this Sunday morning we’ll explore this story of the net and note the layers of application for growth and holiness in our lives as followers of Jesus during these rather challenging days.”
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am.
19. Pastoral Care
Your Deacons want to affirm that BSBC is equipped to provide Pastoral Care. We are grateful for the engagement of Rev. Ross and Pastor Nikki, and we are blessed to have additional support from Rev. Kevin Culberson, sanctuary Ministry Coordinator and the Baptist Chaplin at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital and Doug McAllister, our Benevolent Coordinator and Senior’s Visitation Pastor.
Here are some suggested approaches:
20. Financial Report
We are deeply grateful to all who have given, as we trust God to provide through the faithful generosity that supports our ministry's vision.
21. Community Events
Brooke Nicholls is in Concert: June 13
JOY 96.5 is pleased to present the Brooke Nicholls | Whatever You Say Tour - Fredericton, NB, June 13, 2025 at 7:00PM.
Brooke Nicholls is a Worship Leader, Songwriter and Author from Surrey, BC where she serves as the Worship Pastor of Village Church. When she's not at her home church, she's leading worship at different Churches and Ministries across Canada and beyond. Brooke is a ten-time Canadian Gospel Music Award winner, including being named the Female Vocalist of the Year four years in a row. Her latest album ‘Glory To God’ was nominated for a 2024 Juno Award and her devotional books have been Number 1 Christian Best-Sellers on Amazon.
The last time Brooke was in NB was opening for the Legendary Cece Winans at Victorious Festival in Moncton! Brooke was INCREDIBLE and this worship night is NOT to be missed!
For the first two weeks we have a special discount automatically applied at checkout!
50 Years of Campus Ministry at UNB: June 25
1975 – 2025
Fredericton Council for Christian Ministry on Campus
Join us as we mark the End of an Era and celebrate 50 incredible years of ministry on the UNB Fredericton campus!
📅 Wednesday, June 25
🕡 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Alumni Building, 13 Bailey Drive
☕ Light refreshments will be served
Come share memories, reconnect with friends, and give thanks for the faithful presence of Christian ministry on campus over the past five decades.
All are welcome!
22. This Week at BSBC
Wednesday, June 11
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Vocal Ensemble Practice (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Center)
7:00 Mandarin Choir (Barnabas)
8:00 A Time to Pray (Sanctuary)
Thursday, June 12
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
9:00 Benevolent Ministries (Nursery, 1st Floor, Gym Building)
6:30 Half-Day Summer Camp Decorating Night (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Friday, June 13
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:00 Gym Band Set-Up (Gym)
6:45 Montreal Ministry Prep (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Barnabas Centre)
7:00 The Ministry of the Holy Spirit Bible Study (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym)
Saturday, June 14
6:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Sunday, June 15
8:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Barnabas)
9:00 Asian Sunday School (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:00 Mandarin Worship Practice (Barnabas)
9:30 Together in Prayer (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
10:30 Gym Worship Service (Gym)
10:30 Mandarin Worship Service (Barnabas)
10:30 Sanctuary Worship Service (Sanctuary)
10:50 KidzTown & Preschool Classes (1st & 2nd Floor, FLC)
11:30 Library Open After Services (Connections Centre)
12:00 Mandarin Sunday Lunch (Barnabas)
1:00 Mandarin Choir (Barnabas)
Monday, June 16
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 Right to Life Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
6:30 Board of Management (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
Tuesday, June 17
10:00 Pastoral Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
11:15 Full Staff (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Mandarin Prayer Meeting (Barnabas Centre)
1:30 Quilters for Missions (Quilting Room)
6:30 L’Arche AGM (Gym, Main Kitchen)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adults (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, June 18
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Vocal Ensemble Practice (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, CC)
7:00 Mandarin Choir (Barnabas Centre)
8:00 A Time to Pray (Sanctuary)
