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In this issue:
Check out what’s happening the week of June 17 to 24, 2026!
1. Shared Summer Services: Beginning July 5
2. Final Contemporary Service in the Gym with Potluck to Follow: June 28
3. Celebration Sunday Recap: June 7
4. Celebrating our 2026 Grads!
5. Rainforest Falls Half Day Summer Camp: June 22 to 26
7. Welcome, Reverend Mark Archibald!
8. BSBC Missions Partners: The Sibomana Family
9. New Life Ministry and Green Hill Lake Camp Sponsorships
10. BSBC Summer Soccer Ministry 2026
11. Atlantic Christian Ashram: July 9 to 14
12. NB Christian Ashram: August
14. Social Action Team (SAT) Refugee Family: They Have Arrived!
15. Volunteering Opportunities
16. NextGen Ministry (Children/Youth)
17. Fresh Start Young Adults: Tuesdays
18. Adult Bible Studies and Prayer Groups
19. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: June 21
20. Service Structure Pilot Update
2. Final Contemporary Service in the Gym with Potluck to Follow: June 28
You’re warmly invited to join us for our final Contemporary Worship Service in the gym on Sunday, June 28! This special morning will be a meaningful time to look back on the journey that has brought us here and to celebrate all that God has done in and through this service.
After the service, we’ll continue the celebration with a potluck gathering in the gym, along with an opportunity for anyone who would like to share a short one- to two-minute testimony of how God has worked in your life through this ministry.
If you’d like to contribute to the potluck, please bring soup, salad, sandwiches, or dessert to share. We’ll have a quick transition time as we move from the worship setup to the meal, so we appreciate everyone’s help and flexibility.
We hope you can join us for this joyful and meaningful time together!
3. Celebration Sunday Recap: June 7
On Sunday, June 7, our church family gathered for a joyful Celebration Sunday at Brunswick Street Baptist Church. We celebrated our graduates, acknowledging their hard work, their faith, and the exciting steps ahead of them. We rejoiced with those who publicly declared their commitment to Christ through baptism. After the service, our congregation enjoyed a wonderful time of fellowship at our church BBQ, sharing food, laughter, and community. It was a beautiful day of gratitude, celebration, and God’s goodness at work among us.
4. Celebrating our 2026 Grads!
Congratulations to all our graduates. We are so proud of all your hard work and look forward to seeing what God will do in your future! Please be praying for our graduates as they step into the next season of their lives.
5. 2026 BSBC Half Day Summer Camp “Rainforest Falls”: June 22 to 26
Join us for “Rainforest Falls” 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 22 through 26, 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: “Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God”.
2026 BSBC Half Day Camp Registration - Form
If you are interested in volunteering or if you have any questions, please reach out to the church office at 506-458-8348 or receptionist@bsbc.nb.ca.
If you are interested in volunteering or if you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
6. Alumni BBQ: June 11
All alums of UBBTS, ABU, ABC, Crandall University and their families are invited to join us for a family BBQ, connect with fellow alums, and enjoy some fun for the kids as well!
Date: July 11 2026
11am-2pm
Venue: Crandall University
Popcorn, ice-cream, bouncy castle, and hot dogs
Adults and Youth 13 and up: $10
Children 5 to 12 years: $5
Children under 5: free
We’re experiencing technical difficulties with our online registration at the moment,
You are welcome to register:
by emailing us; Alumni@crandallu.ca
phone; 506-858-8970 Ext. 170
Kindly include the number of family members attending and any dietary restriction/s you may have). You are welcome to pay at the door or call to give us your payment details.
Let us know you’re coming
We’d love to know if you’re planning to attend, so we can let the caterers know how many to expect.
7. Welcome, Reverend Mark Archibald!
We are delighted to announce the Rev. Mark Archibald has accepted the position of Associate Pastor for Outreach and Connection at BSBC! Mark, his wife Valerie, and his son Kayde, will join us at the end of August.
Congratulations Rev. Mark!
8. BSBC Missions Partners: The Sibomana Family
The Sibomana Family are serving with Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) in Africa. André will be travelling to Canada while visiting churches. Please keep André, his wife, Thérèse, and their five children Princess, Aaron, Bella, Laura, Benitha as they navigate this season.
Their prayer requests are as follows:
Pray for his time in Canada; visiting churches and sharing about God's mighty work.
Pray for their 5 kids currently studying in University; for provision and favor.
To donate to their efforts, please mark your offering “Sibomana Missions”.
9. New Life Ministry and Green Hill Lake Camp Sponsorships
Thank you so much for supporting this opportunity for children to attend camp “where Christ is made known”!
To date, we have received $5,150 toward camp sponsorship.
Our New Life ladies and other church ministries have six children that would love to go to Green Hill Lake Camp this summer. The cost to send six children to camp, including tuck shop and a t-shirt, is almost $5,000.00.
10. BSBC Soccer Ministry 2026
The grass is green, the World Cup of soccer is here, and most importantly, young people and their parents will be out and about playing soccer at Wilmot Park and Morrell Park! Let’s join them!
We offer two weekly youth soccer programs. The group at Wilmot Park is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 8. The group at the soccer field at Morrell Park on Waterloo Row is open to boys and girls ages 11 to 13.
Sessions are held every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at both locations. Whether they have played soccer before or are trying it for the first time, they are welcome to take part. Players should come dressed in athletic clothing with running shoes or soccer cleats and bring a water bottle. For more information, please contact Coach Charles at charles.globetrotter@gmail.com or 581‑232‑4284.
11. 55th Atlantic Christian Ashram: July 9 to 14
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. We will also have the pleasure of having Rev. Ross Watters as a Bible Study Leader at the Atlantic Christian Ashram in Nova Scotia! We would love to have you join us by yourself, with a friend, or with your family!
For more information, please contact or Doug & Doris Ashfield at (506) 472-7519.
Check out this video below:
12. New Brunswick Christian Ashram: August 6 – 9, 2026
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend another 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. We would love to have you join us by yourself, with a friend, or with your family!
For more information, please contact Don & Pat Burdon at (506) 471-6051.
13. Oasis: August 6 to 8
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. Join us for the 180th Annual gathering this August. OASIS will be held August 6-8, 2026 on the Acadia University campus in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.
Delegates for BSBC
To be a delegate for BSBC, you must be a member of BSBC. Based on our membership, we can send 10 delegates. At present, we have 8 members registered as OASIS 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.
14. Social Action Team (SAT) Refugee Family: They Have Arrived!
Our Syrian refugee family is finally here! Our Syrian refugee family arrived Friday evening at the Fredericton bus station to be greeted by a crowd of family already in Fredericton and several members of our church. It was a heartwarming reunion to witness.
Thank you to the volunteers and donors who have put huge efforts into preparing for their arrival! We will let you know as they get settled about ways that you might connect with them and help them get settled and start learning English.
The only outstanding items that we have recently added to the donation list are a cell phone and a laptop. For the older children, we have a couple of cell phones already donated (the parents have devices from Lebanon), but there are three children over 16 and a cell phone will greatly help them with communication, including having translation apps available. If anyone has a working, but older device that is looking for a new home, please reach out. Similarly a used laptop could be quite helpful to the family as they will have some online language classes and other tasks that would be easier with a laptop rather than just a cell phone.
We are thankful to share that, to date (up to June 14th in person offering and up to May 31st online giving), the refugee fund has a balance of $45,490. Thank-you! We are deeply grateful for this support. The estimated costs to support this family for our one-year commitment are $52,300. We still need to raise about $7,000 before the end of our one-year commitment. Thanks to you, our church family, we are making excellent progress at meeting our goal. We have enough to cover their start up costs and close to the first ten months of support, but the refugee fund needs your financial support to be able to cover the last part of their first year here. Please note that any funds in excess of this family's needs would go to future refugee sponsorship initiated and voted on by BSBC, the general refugee fund is not "attached" to any particular refugee sponsored by our church, which is why we call it the refugee fund rather than giving to a particular family or person. To donate, simply mark your giving with "refugee fund".
If you have any questions about this sponsorship, please feel free to contact Martina Verboom at sk8martina@gmail.com.
15. Volunteering Opportunities
A. Sunday Streets Muffin Ministry: July 12
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 July 12 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.
B. 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 Mike Bech or call the church office at 506-458-8348 to learn more or sign up.
C. Third Sunday Supper: Thank you!
All the months have been filled with volunteers willing to prepare a meal for our Third Sunday Supper guests! If you still wish to volunteer, we are always looking for extra hands at any of our Third Sunday Suppers – simply join us! Thank you to all who have volunteered to help keep this important ministry going. You are appreciated more than you know!
16. NextGen Ministry (Children & Youth)
Children @ BSBC
KidzTown and Preschool | Sundays | 10:45 to 11:30 am
Kids! Join us Sunday morning in the worship services. Be sure to sign in before the service starts. At 10:45 am, our KidzTown and Preschool leaders will collect children from the gym, stop at the Connections Centre to collect children from the sanctuary and take them to their designated program areas. Preschool children will be taken to the nursery and children from Kindergarten to Grade 5 will be taken to the second floor for KidzTown Ministries during the church service (10:45 to 11:30 am). Our children 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.
Final Hands-In Girls Ministry | Saturday, June 20 | 10:00 am
This month will be the final Hands-In before the summer! We will be having a summer party on Saturday, June 20 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the church. Looking forward to seeing your daughter(s) there! For more information, please reach out to Allie Dunfield at ali.dee@rogers.com.
Rainforest Falls Half Day Summer Camp | June 22 to 26
Join us for “Rainforest Falls” 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 22 through 26, 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: “Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God”.
Little Lambs Play Group | Wednesday | 10:00 am
This week marks the first week we will be moving to houses for the summer, for backyard play. Please email Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca for the location of playgroup, or to be added to the group chat.
Parents, caregivers, and little ones are invited to join us for a drop-in play group on Wednesday mornings for a relaxed time of play and connection. Babies and toddlers can enjoy free play while adults build community, slow down, and share life together. Snacks, coffee, and tea are provided.
Whether you’re looking for community, conversation, or introducing your child to community play, we would love to welcome you. Contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca for more information.
Sunday School: Resumes in the Fall 2026
We are so thankful for all of our Sunday School teachers who served this year, leading our young people. Thank you to all of the kids and youth! Our Sunday School teachers are looking forward to September when you will continue to grow in God’s Word, learn and fellowship together.
Youth @ BSBC
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!
No Youth Group | Thursday, June 18 and 25 | Summer Youth Group Begins July 2
Please note that there will be no youth group this Thursday, June 18, or next Thursday, June 25. We will be taking a break for the next two weeks. We will be starting up summer youth group on July 2.
Summer Youth Group Kick Off | July 2 | 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Summer Youth Group kicks off on July 2 with a gathering at Davidson Lake! We’re excited to gather for another season of connection, fun, and faith-building. This summer we will be meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. We’ll meet weekly for games and time together as we grow in our walk with Jesus. All youth are welcome, especially all of our grade 5 students going into grade 6 to join us over the summer—bring a friend as we kick off a great summer together!
For the first summer youth group, we will be going to Rev. Kev and Ruth Culberson’s cottage on Davidson Lake. Parents are invited to drive their youth to the lake and join us for fun! If your youth needs a ride to the lake, please let Pastor Nikki know so we can arrange carpooling. For more information, please contact Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
High School Girls Fellowship | Sunday, June 28 | 6:30 to 8:30 pm
High school girls are welcome to join us on June 28 for a time of fellowship, prayer, crafts, snacks and chatting about Jesus. Meet at the church for 6:30 pm. All high school girls are welcome!
Volunteer Opportunity: Half Day Summer Camp | June 22 to 26 | 8:30 to 1:00 pm
We are looking for volunteers to serve at our Rainforest Falls Half Day Summer Camp from June 22 to 26. We need you! There are many different volunteer opportunities: from helping with food prep, games leader, group leader, set up/ tear down, to helping with crafts, there is a spot for everyone. If you would like to be a part of this, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.
Youth Gatherings Coming Up:
June 22 to 26: Volunteer Opportunity Rainforest Falls Half-Day Summer Camp
June 28: High School Girls Fellowship
July 2: Summer Youth Group Kick-Off: Davidson Lake
July 9: Summer Youth Group
July 14: Middle School Fellowship Group
July 16: Summer Youth Group
17. Fresh Start Young Adults | Tuesdays | 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Our Young Adults ministry, Fresh Start, meets on Tuesdays, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. 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.
18. Adult Bible Studies and Prayer Groups
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 current Bible studies and prayer groups that we have on offer:
For more details on these or other programs, please visit our website at www.thestreetonline.ca.
19. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings | June 21
In the sanctuary, the worship team will be led by Gloria Tranquilla and David Steeves with special music from the Men’s Choir. In the gym, the worship team will be led by Peter Cook.
Dr. Keith Bodner will be preaching in the gym. Of his sermon, he says; “An underrated section of Matthew’s Gospel occurs in chapter 9, not long after Jesus calls a tax collector to follow him and then has a series of encounters about the reality of the Kingdom of God. The particular episode we are interested in this weekend begins with a question about fasting, as John’s disciples are concerned that the followers of Jesus don’t have enough of the outward signs of holiness. This conversation leads Jesus to comment on the nature of “patchwork religion”—a situation is far more common in today’s church than we might prefer—powerfully illustrated with two successive interruptions of death and disease. This section of Matthew 9 emphasizes that the good news of the gospel is not an “add on” or quick fix solution to human problems, but an absolute transformation because of the presence of Jesus in our lives.”
Reverend Ross Watters will be preaching in the sanctuary. Of his sermon, he says; “This week in the Sanctuary we will be exploring the truth that sacrifice doesn't mean abandoning love - it means ordering love rightly. Looking at Jesus call to the disciples, we will consider the relational cost of following Jesus and the greater relationships, purpose, and depth of love found in return. Through the examples of the disciples and ultimately Jesus Himself at the cross, we will be reminded that when Jesus is number one in our lives, every other relationship finds its proper place. True discipleship calls us to surrender, but not to love less. Instead, it teaches us how to love God first, and as a result, others more faithfully.”
Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am as we worship together.
20. Service Structure Planning Update
Please find below the information that was shared at the Spring Business Meeting on June 10, 2026. Scott Myles, Chair of the Board of Deacons, shared some slides during his presentation on the Sunday Service Transition Plan.
SLIDE 1
Sunday Service Transition Plan: A guiding framework for our Fall pilot project
Brunswick Street Baptist Church | Congregational Meeting | June 10
Purpose: share the structure, the heart behind the change, and how we will learn together during the pilot.
SLIDE 2 – The Why
Why We Are Making This Transition: The change is rooted in growth, stewardship, and mission.
- Accommodate growth: Make room for our church body while reducing pressure on a single Sunday morning service.
- Steward our sanctuary: Use our historic sanctuary well while giving each worship expression appropriate space and focus.
- Reach across generations: Protect both traditional and contemporary worship so each can thrive.
- Guiding principle: one church family, two worship expressions, one shared mission. Experience the Love of Jesus. Live it Out Everywhere.
SLIDE 3 – Schedule
The New Sunday Morning Schedule: A sequential model with an intentional shared connection hour at the center.
9:30 Traditional Service: Sanctuary – choir, soloists, liturgical elements
10:30 Shared Connection Time: 45 minutes – coffee, fellowship, library, transitions
11:15 Contemporary Service: Sanctuary – full band, modern worship elements.
The 45-minute break is not “dead space” – it is the centerpiece for connection and unity.
SLIDE 4 – Core Values
Our Core Values for the Pilot: The schedule matters, but the culture we build matters even more.
- Unity: 'We' over 'Us vs. Them' – The connection hour is designed to keep us together as one church family across worship styles and generations.
- Grace-filled pilot mindset – We will begin, observe, learn, and adjust. We do not expect every operational detail to be perfect on day one.
- Protecting volunteers – We will not rely on the same few people to do double the work. Teams should generally serve within their preferred service time.
Measure success not only by logistics, but by whether people feel welcomed, connected, and called together.
SLIDE 5 – Connection
Connection Time: The Heart of the Morning – A planned ministry hour for hospitality, prayer, and cross-generational connection.
45 minutes: 10:30 to 11:15 am – A shared center point where traditional attendees can stay, contemporary attendees can arrive early, and families can transition smoothly. Hospitality makes the model work.
- Round tables and comfortable seating in the gym
- Coffee, refreshments, and a dedicated Hospitality Team
- Library access coordinated with children’s ministry flow
- Possible overflow or family-friendly viewing space
- Sunday School
- Baptisms
- Brunch instead of BBQ
- Other Events
SLIDE 6 – Worship
Supporting Both Worship Expressions
- Traditional Service at 9:30 am: Choir, soloists, handbells, liturgical elements and our rich musical heritage in the sanctuary
- Contemporary Service at 11:15 am: Modern worship architecture, full band instrumentation, and contemporary creative elements.
- Permanent sanctuary setup: Contemporary instruments remain positioned in a low-profile, safe, visually appropriate way to reduce Sunday setup strain.
- Operation boundaries:
- Traditional service must conclude by 10:30 am
- Contemporary service should conclude by 12:30 pm
- Clear stage plot and cable safety are essential
- Ensembles like Kids Sing may need restructured practice schedules
SLIDE 7 – Volunteers
Protecting and Equipping Volunteers: A sustainable Sunday model depends on clear roles and healthy rotations.
Volunteer commitments
- Serve within preferred service time when possible
- Cross-service support reserved for emergencies
- Simplify roles so new volunteers can be trained
- Use Planning Center to reduce Friday/Sunday stress
AV/IT production: separate the load
- Slides: lyrics & visuals
- Camera: livestream view
- Sanctuary sound: in-room mix
- Livestream audio: online mix
SLIDE 8 – Families
Children’s Ministry and Family Flow: The experience of young families will be a key indicator of pilot success.
Pragmatic care approach: Leadership will evaluate childcare needs for the 9:30 am service over time without over-engineering an unsustainable model.
Clear transitions: Parents, teachers, and directors will need clear pick-up/drop-off paths and clock-watching protocols during the 45-minute break.
Pastoral care for little ones: Because the second service ends at 12:30 pm, simple healthy snacks in KidzTown can help support lunch and nap rhythms.
Design question for the pilot: Are families able to worship, connect, and move through the morning with clarity and ease?
SLIDE 9 – Operations
Operational Support: Making Sundays Work: Behind-the-scenes systems must adapt so the morning remains welcoming and secure.
Tellers and offerings: Current immediate counting after the final service is not workable for traditional-service tellers. Leadership should choose a secure model, with Monday morning counting strongly recommended to reduce Sunday stress.
Ushers and sanctuary flow: Each service needs a minimum usher team. The 10:30 am transition requires gracious clearing, wayfinding, bulletins, and seating preparation.
Secure planning: A secure alternate counting space may be needed if the current teller room is used for Sunday School. The gym should be intentionally arranged so it feels welcoming, not empty.
SLIDE 10 – Evaluation
How Will We Evaluate the Pilot: A defined pilot protects trust and gives us room to learn.
4–6 months – recommended pilot window with a predetermined evaluation date. Not open-ended. Not permanent without learning.
Key measures to monitor
- Volunteer health – sign-ups, absences, rotation frequency
- Attendance balance – sanctuary density and healthy participation
- Children’s ministry – teacher-to-child ratios and room usage
- Congregational feedback – monthly stakeholder check-ins plus digital and paper surveys
SLIDE 11 – Next Steps
Timeline and Next Steps: What happens between this meeting and the Fall launch?
June 10: Congregational business meeting and shared discussion
Summer: Finalize ministry team plans, volunteer structures, room use, and communications. Combined services.
Fall (*Sept 6): Launch sequential service model as a pilot project
Monthly: Review stakeholder feedback and operational data
4 – 6 months: Evaluate, adjust, and recommend longer-term direction.
Immediate priorities: communicate clearly, recruit sustainably, prepare rooms and workflows, and keep listening.
SLIDE 12
What We Are Asking of the Church Family
Pray – for unity, wisdom, and a spirit of hospitality
Participate – in the connection time and help it become a true ministry space
Serve – in sustainable ways that match your gifts and availability
Give Feedback – with grace as we learn and adjust during the pilot
One church family. Two worship expressions. One mission.
Thank you.
Feedback
To send your feedback to the Service Structure Planning and Consultation Subcommittee, please email: servicestructurefeedback@bsbc.nb.ca.
21. Pastoral Care 2026
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. We are blessed to have additional support from Rev. Kevin Culberson, sanctuary Ministry Coordinator and the Baptist Chaplain at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital and Doug McAllister, our Benevolent Coordinator and Senior’s Visitation Pastor. We are equally blessed to have Cheryl Gibson and Roz Thompson, our Parish Nurses.
Rev. Ross Watters, Lead Pastor
506-282-3443
ross@bsbc.nb.ca
Rev. Kevin Culberson, Sanctuary Worship Leader and Pastoral Care Provider
506-260-6240
culberson.kevin@gmail.com
Pastor Nikki Kincaid, Next Generation Pastor
506-282-1075
nikki@bsbc.nb.ca
Pastor Changbin Tian, Pastor to the Chinese Congregation
506-897-5885
cbtian@gmail.com
Church Office
506-458-8348
naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca or bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca
Doug McAllister, Benevolent Ministry Coordinator
506-440-4023
doug.mcallister@bsbc.nb.ca
Roz Thompson, Parish Nurse
506-457-2787
tawsky@gmail.com
Cheryl Gibson, Parish Nurse
506-454-6657
cheryl.gibson@unb.ca
Please pray for our pastoral care team as they seek to partner with you in caring for the BSBC family.
Your Board of Deacons
22. Invitation to the Church Center App
We’re excited to introduce the Church Center App, a new way to stay connected and engaged with our BSBC community. Our hope is that this tool strengthens communication, simplifies involvement, and helps every member feel even more at home in our church family.
What You Can Do in the Church Center App
With the Church Center App in Planning Center, you’ll have quick access to features designed to keep you informed and connected:
Weekly Newsletter – Read the latest updates, announcements, and upcoming opportunities.
Church Directory – Browse contact information for members who have chosen to share their details.
Profile Management – Update your personal information, household details, and privacy settings.
Event Calendar – Explore upcoming events and easily find locations.
Child Check-In – Pre-select your children for check-in before you arrive.
Special Events – Stay informed about major upcoming gatherings and celebrations.
Social Media Hub – Scroll to the bottom of the home page to find links to our YouTube services, Facebook community, and Instagram updates.
As we continue to grow, we look forward to adding even more helpful features. Moving toward the Church Center App also allows us to streamline our behind-the-scenes processes, making everything run more smoothly for everyone.
Getting Started
To download the app, you’ll need access to your Apple ID or Google Account information and password.
If you have any questions or need help getting set up, please reach out to Sam, Janet, or Naomi in the church office—we’re happy to help.
23. Church Center Directory
Hello BSBC Family,
We hope this message finds you well! We want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and patience as we work to improve how we stay connected as a church community.
We’re excited to share that BSBC is now using a new online congregational directory that we hope will be more user-friendly and accessible for everyone. This updated directory will serve as a combined contact list and include our official list of Members – both Resident and Non-Resident – as well as Adherents and Guests.
To join the directory, each family member must contact Naomi in the church office at Naomi.Phillips@bsbc.nb.ca to receive their welcome email and get started. Thank you for hanging in with us as we navigate this shift. We truly appreciate your grace and flexibility as we move toward a more connected future. Blessings from the BSBC Church Office.
24. Bereavement
Dr. Gracey Abraham
Dr. Gracey (“Molly”) Abraham passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Waterloo, Ontario.
Dr. Gracie Abraham was a faithful servant of the Lord at Brunswick Street Baptist Church and a great friend.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life for Gracey will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Kitchener on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 2 pm. For those unable to attend the service, a livestream will be available on St. Andrew’s YouTube channel.
25. This Week at BSBC
Wednesday, June 17
9:00 Benevolent Ministry (Meeting Room)
10:00 Little Lambs Play Group (Offsite: Contact Pastor Nikki)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:30 BSBC Soccer 6- to 8-year-olds (Wilmot Park)
6:30 BSBC Soccer 11- to 13-year-olds (Morrell Park)
6:30 Men Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Thursday, June 18
7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Gym)
7:00 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
10:00 Setup for Rainforest Falls (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Adult Bible Study and Lunch (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Friday, June 19
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
1:30 Gym Set-Up (Gym)
7:00 Mandarin Fellowship (Barnabas Centre)
Saturday, June 20
10:00 Hands-In Girls Scavenger Hunt (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building, Connections Centre and KidzTown, FLC)
Sunday, June 21
9:00 Chinese Worship Practice (Barnabas Centre)
9:00 Learning English with the Bible (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)
9:30 Together in Prayer (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
10:30 Chinese Worship Service (Barnabas Center)
10:30 Contemporary Worship Service (Gym)
10:30 Sanctuary Worship Service (Sanctuary)
10:45 KidzTown (2nd Floor, KidzTown, FLC)
10:45 Preschool (1st Floor, Nursery, FLC)
11:30 Library Open After Services (Connections Centre)
12:00 Setup for Rainforest Falls (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)
12:00 Chinese Sunday Lunch (Barnabas Center)
5:00 Third Sunday Supper (Gym, Main Kitchen, Gym Building)
Monday, June 22
9:00 BSBC Half Day Summer Camp (Connections Centre, Preschool, KidzTown, Gym, Main Kitchen, George Street Parking Lot)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:30 Board of Deacons (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
Tuesday, June 23
9:00 BSBC Half Day Summer Camp (Connections Centre, Preschool, KidzTown, Gym, Main Kitchen, George Street Parking Lot)
10:00 Pastoral Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)
10:00 Quilters for Missions (Quilting Room, 2nd Floor, Connection Center)
12:15 Quilters Lunch Meeting (Quilting Room, 2nd Floor, Connection Center)
7:00 Midweek Fellowship (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)
7:00 Fresh Start (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)
Wednesday, June 24
9:00 BSBC Half Day Summer Camp (Connections Centre, Preschool, KidzTown, Gym, Main Kitchen, George Street Parking Lot)
10:00 Little Lambs Play Group (Offsite: Contact Pastor Nikki)
12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)
6:30 BSBC Soccer 6- to 8-year-olds (Wilmot Park)
6:30 BSBC Soccer 11- to 13-year-olds (Morrell Park)