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In this issue:
Check out what’s happening the week of August 6 to August 13 , 2025!
1. Celebrating 10 years of Chinese Ministry at BSBC
2. Pray for Oasis: August 7 to 9
3. Youth Group Supper Volunteers Needed!
4. Change in BSBC Volunteer Coordinator for the Fredericton Community Kitchen
5. BSBC is Hiring: Behavior Mentor
6. Grief Share Fall Start Up
7. Muffin Ministry: Aug 31
8. NextGen Ministry (Children/Youth)
9. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
10. Security Volunteers Needed
11. Adult Bible Studies
12. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: August 10
13. Pastoral Care
14. Community Events
15. This Week @ BSBC
1. Celebrating 10 Years of Chinese Ministry at BSBC
This month marks a joyful milestone 10 years since the establishment of our Chinese congregation! Our very first worship service was held on August 30, 2015, and we are so grateful for God’s faithfulness over the past decade.
To celebrate, we’re hosting a special 10th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, August 23, and everyone is invited to join us in giving thanks and rejoicing together!
Date: Friday, August 23
Celebration Service: 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Potluck Dinner: 5:00 pm in the Gym
We’ve also invited friends and former members from near and far who have been part of our journey. Let’s come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to what God has in store for the future!
Please contact Pastor Changbin if you have any questions or want to help out.
We hope to see you there!
2. Pray for Oasis: August 7 – 9
Each August, pastors, leaders, and members from Atlantic Baptist churches gather for OASIS — a time to deepen relationships, build community, gain tools for thriving in ministry, worship together, make decisions around budgets, and cast vision for the future. It’s also a time to celebrate God’s faithfulness and our shared mission.
This year’s gathering, Oasis 2025, is happening from August 7 to 9. Please pray for our delegates as they travel, connect, worship, and engage in meaningful conversations.
It is our prayer and hope that all who attend will leave OASIS “overflowing with hope,” filled with inspiration, new friendships, and joy leading into the fall season.
3. Youth Group Supper Volunteers Needed!
Do you love to cook? Looking for a fun and meaningful way to serve? Come be part of our Youth Group Supper Team and help bless our teens with a warm meal and friendly connection!
We’re looking for volunteers to help prepare simple and delicious meals once a month on Thursday evenings at 5:00 pm starting September 11. All meal costs are covered — we just need your heart for hospitality and your hands in the kitchen.
If you or someone you know might be a good fit, contact Pastor Nikki (nikki@bsbc.nb.ca) — she’d love to connect with you and share more about this opportunity to serve.
Let’s nourish our youth — body and soul!
4. Change in BSBC Volunteer Coordinator for the Fredericton Community Kitchen
Since 1998, volunteers from BSBC have faithfully served at the Fredericton Community Kitchen once a month, helping to provide meals and support to those in need. Each month, four volunteers from BSBC assist at the Kitchen on the second Monday of each month from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
For the past 19 years, Dale Bray has coordinated this vital outreach on behalf of our church, reporting through the Social Action Team. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dale for his long-standing commitment and faithful service in this role.
As of August 14, 2025, Ian Howey will bet taking taken over the role of the BSBC Volunteer Coordinator. Ian may be reaching out to members and adherents to invite them to serve at the Kitchen from time to time. If you’re interested in volunteering, you are warmly encouraged to contact Ian directly at 506-476-6505 or ian.howey@nbpcd.com.
A sincere thank you to all who have volunteered over the past 19 years and especially to Dale Bray for his service. Many have found the volunteering experience both meaningful and rewarding and we pray this continues to develop under Ian Howey’s leadership.
5. BSBC is Hiring: Behaviour Mentor
We are hiring! Disha, our Behavior Mentor, will be leaving at the end of August and wish her success in her new adventure!
We are looking for a caring, patient, and reliable Behaviour Mentor to support children who need extra help in our Elementary KidzTown ministry. This meaningful and ongoing role involves providing one-on-one support to children during Sunday services, attending team meetings, building relationships with families, assisting at special events, and submitting bi-weekly hour reports.
POSITION OUTLINE
The Behaviour Mentor works alongside the Elementary Coordinator to help children in our Elementary KidzTown ministry who may benefit from additional support, ensuring they feel included, safe, and engaged.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• Attend elementary staff meeting prior to start of KidzTown
• Provide 1 on 1 (with supervision) support to children who need special assistance for a variety of different reasons.
• Be present on Sunday mornings to engage with children and parents as directed by the Elementary Coordinator
• Assist with non-Sunday elementary events as able that require special assistance to those who have autism, behavioral issues, and/or just require more special attention
• Submit a bi-weekly report of hours to the Bookkeeper and the NextGen Pastor
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please email your resume, along with a cover letter explaining why you are interested in working at BSBC and how you are the perfect candidate for the position of Behaviour Mentor, to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
The application deadline is 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 20. Interviews will be conducted the following week. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for application.
6. Grief Share Fall Start Up: September 4
If you’re suffering the loss of a loved one, Grief Share, a Christian-based video-discussion support group, offers hope and support through a 14-week, Christian-based video and discussion group by Christian experts on grief and recovery. Brunswick Street Baptist Church is pleased to offer Grief Share with sessions beginning Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Family Room, Family Life Center at Brunswick Street Baptist Church.
7. Muffin Ministry: Aug 31
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 an expression of care and hope in Jesus’ name.
Our Street Ministry team need muffins as soon as Aug 31 for our Sunday night outreach program. As we prepare for the busy summer months, we aim 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. NextGen Ministry (Children & Youth)
Children @ BSBC
KidzTown – Sundays, 10:45 to 11:30 am
Join us Sunday morning during the church service (10:45 – 11:30 am) for KidzTown. Kids kindergarten to grade 5, will enjoy a time of teaching, games, worship, and crafts. For more information, please reach out to Sam Essel at sam.essel@bsbc.nb.ca.
Children’s Summer Craft Afternoon @ BSBC – Tuesday, August 12, 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Calling all children in Kindergarten to grade 5! You are invited to join Elaine Tian and Pastor Nikki for a fun afternoon of crafting! On Tuesday, August 12, we will be painting t-shirts. Please bring a white t-shirt and be ready to get creative painting your very own design! All other supplies will be provided. Youth are welcome to volunteer and lend a helping hand. Plus, they’ll get to paint too! For more information, contact Elaine at elaine08042@gmail.com.
Youth @ BSBC
Bible Project Videos
This week we are going to watch:
To keep up to date with what’s happen for BSBC’s youth, email Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca to be included in our weekly parent email!
Summer Youth Group: Ultimate Frisbee @ Wilmot Park – Thursday, August 7 | 6:30 to 8:30pm
Grab your running shoes, water bottle, and join us August 7 for some Ultimate Frisbee fun at Wilmot Park from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Invite some friends and be ready to have a great time! We will be meeting at Wilmot Park at the park bench in front of the splash pad. We can’t wait to see you there.
Special Family Tubing Event: Sunday, August 10, 1:30 pm
Calling youth and families! This Sunday August 10, you are invited to join us for tubing down the Nashwaak River at 1:30 pm. Registration is required. The cost is $20 per person with a completed Waiver Form for each person. Life jackets are required and will be provided by Drifters Tubing, however, feel free to bring your own life jackets. We will meet at the Drifters Tubing parking lot (311 Route 628, Manzer Road) for 1:30 pm.
Summer Youth Group: Craft Hangout – Thursday, August 14 | 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Grab your calendar and save the date! Join us at BSBC for a laid-back Youth Craft Night — a fun evening to get creative, hang out, and enjoy good company. Bring a craft you're working on, or dive into something new with supplies we’ll have on hand. No pressure, just creativity, community, and of course… snacks! Have questions? Contact Pastor Nikki for more info. We can’t wait to see you there!
Fall Youth Group — Under Construction!
Big changes are coming this fall and we’re excited about it!
Starting Thursday, September 11, Youth Group is moving to Thursday evenings!
We’re switching things up with a new format that’s all about connection, growth, and fun. Check out the new schedule below:
4:45 pm – Doors Open
5:00–5:30 pm – Supper Together (provided by BSBC)
5:30–6:15 pm – Bible Study
6:30–8:00 pm – Youth Group
Come for the whole evening or just the parts that work for you. All students in Grades 6–12 are welcome—bring a friend!
Questions? Contact Pastor Nikki for more info. We can’t wait to see you there this fall!
Youth Gatherings Coming Up:
August 7: Summer Youth Group: Ultimate Frisbee (6:30 – 8:30 pm)
August 10: Summer Youth Group: Family Tubing Event (1:30 pm)
August 14: Summer Youth Group: Craft Hangout (6:30 – 8:30 pm)
August 21: Last Summer Youth Group: Killarney Lake (6:30 – 8:30 pm)
August 28: No Summer Youth Group
September 11: First Youth Group of the Fall (6:30 – 8:00 pm)
9. 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.
10. Security Volunteers Needed
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.
11. 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:
12. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: August 10
In the Sanctuary, the worship team will be led by David Steeves and Gloria Tranquilla. In the gym, the worship team will be lead by Greg Keezer.
Rev. Ross Watters will be preaching in the sanctuary of his sermon titled “Jesus Appears to His Disciples” he says, “This Sunday in the Sanctuary we are continuing in our 'Signs of Life' sermon series, this week, looking at the theme of 'Respiration'. The Holy Spirit is regularly linked with the theme of breathing in the Scriptures and is deeply symbolically rich. Throughout the Bible, the Holy Spirit is associated with breath, wind, and life-giving power—the very essence of respiration. Join us this Sunday, as we look at what it means for us as followers of Jesus today!”
Dr. Keith Bodner will be preaching in the gym of his sermon titled “After the Battle”, he says “Our short summer series in the book of Judges wraps up with the final installment of the Gideon story. Last time we ended on a cliffhanger: despite his protests, Gideon is chosen to lead the battle against the Midianites, and he must be surprised that God only permits 300 troops to accompany him against a daunting horde! But with a clever tactic involving trumpets and torches, there is a shocking outcome that can only be explained as a divine intervention. After recounting these events, our attention will turn to the aftermath of battle: what happens in light of this spectacular victory? Is there a battle after the battle? While these closing scenes in Judges 8 do not get much attention, they provide us with a cautionary tale that has a range of applications as we seek to be faithful disciples at this particular cultural moment where we find ourselves.”
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am.
13. 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:
14. Community Events
Summer Camps at Grace Memorial Baptist Church
15. This Week at BSBC
Wednesday, August 6
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
Thursday, August 7
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)
6:30 Summer Youth Group: Ultimate Frisbee (Offsite, Wilmot Park)
Friday, August 8
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, August 9
Sunday, August 10
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, 1st Floor, FLC)
12:00 Mandarin Sunday Lunch (Barnabas)
1:00 Mandarin Choir Practice (Barnabas)
Monday, August 11
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:30 Education Committee (Assembly, 3rd Floor)
Tuesday, August 12
10:00 Pastoral Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
1:30 Quilter’s For Missions (McMulkin House)
6:00 Worship Leadership Meeting (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connection Center)
7:00 Fresh Start Young Adult Group (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, August 13
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
