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In this issue:
Check out what’s happening the week of July 9 to 16, 2025!
1. Special Business Meeting: Sunday, July 20
2. Choir Room Refresh
3. Security Volunteers Needed
4. SAT Support: Welcome Baskets for Project Zero Pods
5. Summer Ashrams
6. Green Hill Lake Camp: Share a Wage
7. Muffin Ministry: Aug 24
8. Pray for Tidal Impact Youth and Leaders
9. NextGen Ministry (Children/Youth)
10. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
11. A Time to Pray
12. Adult Bible Studies
13. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: July 13
14. Pastoral Care
15. Community Events
16. This Week @ BSBC
1. Special Business Meeting: Sunday, July 20
At the request of the Board of Management, the Moderator is calling a Special Business Meeting to be held on Sunday, July 20th, immediately following the morning service in the sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting is to seek approval for additional spending on church repairs and maintenance that were not included in the original budget. In order to achieve quorum, all members are encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you there.
2. Choir Room Refresh
The choir room has been freshly cleaned and organized—ready for all your musical preparations! Just next door, in the Memorial Room, you'll find a collection of items being given away: candles, hymnals, baskets, choir gowns, and more. Feel free to browse and help yourself to anything you’d like. All remaining items will be removed on July 22, so please stop by while there’s still a good selection.
3. Security Volunteers Needed
Become a guardian of fellowship — we’d love to have you on board!
Looking for a meaningful way to serve the church community? We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to help keep our church safe and welcoming on weekday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Your presence makes a real difference — creating a warm, secure space where everyone feels at home.
If you’re ready to step up and be part of this vital ministry, reach out to Dan Lutes or call the church office at 506-458-8348 to learn more or sign up.
Thank you for considering this rewarding opportunity to serve.
4. SAT Support: Welcome Baskets for Project Zero Pods
A Twelve Neighbours community member on the committee for Project Zero, Marcel LeBrun's pod project for unhoused people in Saint John, is assembling welcome baskets for those who will occupy the pods. She has provided the following list of items that we can contribute. If you feel that you would like to encourage those involved in this way, please deliver the items to Janet or Naomi by Wednesday, July 16. Thank you so much!
List of Requested Items:
Deodorant (men's and women's)
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Bar Soap and Body Wash
Shampoo and Conditioner
Hand Soap
Feminine Hygiene Products
Sunscreen
Combs and Brushes
Kleenex/Facial Tissue
Reusable Water Bottles
Twin Sheet Sets and Pillowcases
Twin Blankets
Pillows
Magnetic Curtain Rods
Socks
Hand Towels, Bath Towels, and Face Cloths
Underwear (men's and women's)
Journals or notebooks
Pencils or pens
Crosswords or Word Searches
Slippers
What is Project Zero and a Neighbourly Homes pod? Neighbourly Homes would be a fully unmanaged, low-cost, easily deployed transitional housing service in courtyard style communities with 14 individual sleeping units, as well as shared bathrooms and showers. The living units contain a small desk, a single bed and a locking door to allow residents to feel safe. The pop-up communities would have 24/7 access, staffing and wrap-around services. The entire program would be advised under a board of individuals who have experienced homelessness to ensure experience informed decisions. For more information: www.facebook.com/12Neighbours.
If you feel led to support this effort, please drop off your donations at the Church Office by Wednesday, July 16. Thank you for helping to extend care and dignity to those beginning a new chapter!
5. 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.
6. GHLC Share a Wage
Green Hill Lake Camp’s summer program runs with a team of 60 staff, many of whom are students offsetting high education costs. Our Share-A-Wage program helps make it possible for these young people to serve by providing financial support through friends, family, and church communities.
In 2025, our goal is to raise $40,000 to help cover summer employment needs. Gifts are used at the discretion of the GHLC Board to support the ministry and its dedicated staff.
Your gift helps make the summer camp experience accessible and gospel centered. Thank you for considering how you might support our summer staff through Share-A-Wage.
Click the link below to read a letter from our very own Miles Culberson, who is working as a GHLC Leader this summer!
7. Muffin Ministry: Aug 24
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 Aug 24 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.
8. Pray for Tidal Impact Youth and Leaders
This week our students and leaders will be in Prince Edward Island participating in Tidal Impact—Atlantic Canada’s premier youth missional event that brings together middle- and high‑schoolers for a transformative week of community service, worship, high‑energy rallies, and spiritual growth. As they partner with local host churches and serve the surrounding communities, we invite our congregation to lift them up in prayer.
Pray that each participant will encounter God in a powerful way, with hearts stirred and eyes open to His presence in action. Pray for breakthroughs in their own spiritual journeys and for deeper understanding of Jesus’s call to mission. As they collaborate and build relationships, may unity, encouragement, and joy shape their witness. Pray for safety in travel, energy for service, and for moments of refreshment and growth.
9. NextGen Ministry (Children & Youth)
Children @ BSBC
Youth @ BSBC
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.
Tidal Impact: July 7 to 13 – Prayer for Students & Leaders
This week our students and leaders will be in Prince Edward Island participating in Tidal Impact—Atlantic Canada’s premier youth missional event that brings together middle- and high‑schoolers for a transformative week of community service, worship, high‑energy rallies, and spiritual growth. As they partner with local host churches and serve the surrounding communities, we invite our congregation to lift them up in prayer.
Pray that each participant will encounter God in a powerful way, with hearts stirred and eyes open to His presence in action. Pray for breakthroughs in their own spiritual journeys and for deeper understanding of Jesus’s call to mission. As they collaborate and build relationships, may unity, encouragement, and joy shape their witness. Pray for safety in travel, energy for service, and for moments of refreshment and growth.
Youth & Parent Fellowship of the Rings (Extended Edition) Movie & Potluck – Thursday, July 10, 6:00pm – 9:15pm
This Thursday, July 10 at 6:00 pm, we’re gathering in the 3rd Floor Assembly Area at BSBC to watch a Lord of the Rings movie and share a delicious potluck supper. Bring your favorite dish to share—everything from simple snacks to hearty casseroles is welcome. Come for an evening of fellowship, good food, and a great movie.
Youth Gatherings Coming Up:
July 7 to 13: Tidal Impact Youth Missions Trip to PEI
July 10: Youth & Parents Movie Night & Potluck (6:00 – 9:15 pm)
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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:
13. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: July 13
In the Sanctuary, the worship team will be led by David Steeves and Gloria Tranquilla. In the Gym, worship will be led by Joel Flores.
Dr. Keith Bodner will be preaching in both services. Of his sermon titled Judges 6: The Confrontation, he says, “As this summer unfolds here at TheStreet, part of our Sundays will be invested in a short series in the book of Judges, chapters 6-8. While Judges is not necessarily on the list of biblical best sellers, it has a powerful and challenging message for our times: the people of God are in the midst of an avalanche of problems, and yet most of these difficulties are self-imposed and stem from their half-hearted commitment to God. In this series we will focus particularly on the career of Gideon. While this character is most famous for the unlikely triumph with the trumpets and torches, there is much more to this story. As we will see this week in chapter 6, there are numerous problems within the house of Gideon itself that needs to be addressed before there is any confrontation with the world.”
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am.
14. Pastoral Care
Your Deacons want to affirm that BSBC is equipped to provide Pastoral Care. We are grateful for our pastors, Rev. Ross and Pastor Nikki, and we are blessed to have additional support from Doug McAllister, our Summer Sanctuary Ministry Coordinator, Benevolent Coordinator and Senior’s Visitation Pastor and Rev. Kevin Culberson, the Baptist Chaplin at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital.
Here are some suggested approaches:
15. Community Events
Christ Church Parish Church Concert: Wednesday, July 16
Daniel Zhang, violin; Maggie Zheng, violin; Heather Fyffe, piano. Two of Fredericton’s young violinists joined by Fredericton pianist perform works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Sarasate, and more. All are welcome to attend this concert at Christ Church Parish Church (245 Westmorland St) from 12:10-12:50pm. Free admission but freewill donations are gratefully accepted.
Summer Camps at Grace Memorial Baptist Church
16. This Week at BSBC
Wednesday, July 9
Youth Tidal Impact Team in PEI
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Vocal Ensemble Practice (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, CC)
8:00 A Time to Pray (Sanctuary)
Thursday, July 10
Youth Tidal Impact Team in PEI
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 (Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Gym Building)
6:00 Summer Youth Group Movie & Potluck
Friday, July 11
Youth Tidal Impact Team in PEI
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
5:00 Gym Band Set-Up (Gym)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Barnabas Centre)
7:00 Worship Team Practice (Gym)
Saturday, July 12
Youth Tidal Impact Team in PEI
Sunday, July 13
Youth Tidal Impact Team returning from PEI
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 (Family Room, 1st 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)
8:00 Youth Tidal Impact Team Arrive at BSBC
Monday, July 14
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:00 Youth Tidal Impact Team Leaves for PEI (Meet at BSBC)
6:30 Education Committee (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
7:00 Sports Friends Ministry (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, July 15
10:00 Pastoral Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Quilter’s For Missions (McMulkin House)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adult Group (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, July 16
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:00 Vocal Ensemble Practice (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, CC)
8:00 A Time to Pray (Sanctuary)
