As we welcome the Lunar New Year, we join our Chinese congregation in celebrating a season filled with hope, blessing, and new beginnings. This festive time—also known as the Spring Festival—is a moment when families gather, homes are brightened with red decorations symbolizing joy, and people reflect on the past year while looking forward with renewed purpose.

Although traditions vary, themes of gratitude, unity, and renewal are common throughout the celebration. These values resonate deeply with our faith. Just as the New Year represents a fresh start, Scripture reminds us, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). It is a timely encouragement for us all to embrace the new work God is doing in our lives and in our community.

This year, may the spirit of the season inspire us to seek peace, extend kindness, and celebrate the diverse cultures that enrich our church family. Let us pray for blessings, good health, and God’s guidance in the year ahead. May this new year be filled with joy, hope, and the abundant love of Christ.

2. Annual Business Meeting: Wednesday, February 25

This important gathering will highlight our ministries, opportunities to serve, and financial direction for 2025. Your participation is essential, as we require a quorum of 75 members for voting.

Before the meeting, join us in the gym at 5:15 pm for a Pizza Potluck! We’ll provide a variety of pizzas, including Meat, Works, Veggie and Cheese. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. If you have food intolerances or questions about the potluck, please contact Naomi in the church office at 506-458-8348.

At 6:30 pm, we’ll transition from the gym to the sanctuary to prepare for the start of the ABM. We look forward to seeing you there as we come together to celebrate and plan for the future of our church!

Dr. Calvin Smith, our Moderator, invites the Brunswick Street Baptist Church congregation to attend the Annual Business Meeting (ABM) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:45 pm in the sanctuary. To attend online, please contact Naomi at naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca for your Zoom link. In the event of a storm, the meeting will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 6:45 pm.

A printed copy of the 2025 BSBC Annual Report is now ready! Pick up your paper copy at the Welcome Desks or contact the church office for a digital copy.

3. Proposed Constitution Changes

Introduction

The Board of Management and the Board of Deacons requested the formation of an ad hoc Constitution Committee as outlined in the Constitution. David Brodie (BOM representative and Chair) and Stephen VanSlyke (BOD representative) were named. Requests for changes were received from both Boards. The changes proposed for consideration and acceptance by the Church are summarized in this document. It is the request of the Constitution Committee that the proposed changes come to the Church for approval.

Recommended Changes

#1 Chairs of the Board of Deacons and the Board of Management – The Constitution identifies criteria for the Chairs of both the Board of Deacons and the Board of Management. As recently as this past year, it has been the case that the person God has chosen to chair one of the two Boards has not met the criteria. Scott was a previous member of the Board of Deacons returning for his first year of a subsequent term. A change in wording in a similar situation would allow the Nominating Committee to present the name of the Chair of either Board without having to call a Special Business Meeting to resolve the situation.

CURRENT

6.4.1 The nomination for Chair of the Board of Deacons shall be made to the Annual Business Meeting by the Nominating Committee upon the recommendation of the Board of Deacons. The nominee shall be a member of the Board of Deacons who has served at least two (2) years of the first term of office or at least one (1) year of a subsequent term of office.

PROPOSED

6.4.1 The nomination for Chair of the Board of Deacons shall be made to the Annual Business Meeting by the Nominating Committee upon the recommendation of the Board of Deacons. The nominee shall be a member of the Board of Deacons. The nominee should normally have served at least two (2) years of the first term of office or at least one (1) year of a subsequent term of office.

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CURRENT

6.5.1 The nomination for Chair of the Board of Management shall be made to the Annual Business Meeting by the Nominating Committee upon the recommendation of the Board of Management. The nominee shall be a member of the Board of Management who has served at least two (2) years of the first term of office or at least one (1) year of a subsequent term of office.

PROPOSED

6.5.1 The nomination for Chair of the Board of Management shall be made to the Annual Business Meeting by the Nominating Committee upon the recommendation of the Board of Management. The nominee shall be a member of the Board of Management. The nominee should normally have served at least two (2) years of the first term of office or at least one (1) year of a subsequent term of office.

#2 Lead Pastor – An adjustment was made in 2025 to make the Lead Pastor an ex officio non-voting member of all Teams. It was identified that the Audit Team operates independently of the Boards and reports directly to the Annual Meeting. It was an unintentional oversight to add the Lead Pastor to the Audit Team.

CURRENT

5.2.3 The Lead Pastor shall be an ex officio non-voting member of all Boards, Committees, and Teams.

PROPOSED

5.2.3 The Lead Pastor shall be an ex officio non-voting member of all Boards, Committees, and Teams, with the exception of the Audit Team.

#3 ad hoc Constitution Committee – An adjustment in numbering was required following changes made to the Constitution in 2025. In the change, an article number was missed and incorrectly referenced. It needs to be corrected.

CURRENT

13.4 The ad hoc Constitution Committee shall be comprised of representatives from the Board of Management and the Board of Deacons as specified in 13.5 plus other representatives from Committees and the membership of the Church as deemed relevant.

PROPOSED

13.4 The ad hoc Constitution Committee shall be comprised of representatives from the Board of Management and the Board of Deacons as specified in Article 13.2 plus other representatives from Committees and the membership of the Church as deemed relevant.

4. 2025 Income Tax Receipts: Sunday, February 15

Tax Receipts for 2025 are still available for pick up! Laura McGuire, our Financial Secretary, will be available again at a table in the Connection Centre this Sunday, February 22, before and after services with Income Tax Receipts for the 2025 Giving.

For more information, please contact Laura at laura.mcguire@bsbc.nb.ca.

5. A Time to Pray – Season of Lent | Mondays | Starting February 23

The church family is invited to gather in the sanctuary for a dedicated time of prayer throughout the Season of Lent. Beginning Monday, February 23, the sanctuary will be open every Monday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

All are welcome to come for any portion of the hour. The focus of these gatherings is simply to seek the Lord together in prayer, with space for worship and ministry as the Spirit leads. These weekly prayer times, hosted by Debbie Kierstead, will continue through Lent, concluding on Monday, March 30.

Let this season be marked by drawing near to God in prayer.

6. Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Clinics: Starting March 3

Once again, BSBC will be holding free income tax clinics under the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). This is a free service for low and modest income earners, including students and newcomers to Canada.

When and where: Tuesday afternoons in March and April from 1 pm to 5 pm in the gym.

We are always looking for volunteers interested in helping people with their taxes. We need people who can help ANY TIME between 12:30 pm and 5 pm on Tuesday afternoons. No experience is necessary, nor do you have to be available every Tuesday.

Jobs include:

Greeting clients
Collecting the information from clients for us to file their taxes (we have forms)
Tax filers

Training

We will be holding a short training session on Sunday February 22 at 7 pm at the church.

This session will be for both new and returning volunteers.

If you would like to volunteer, please call the office at 506 458-8348 or contact us directly.

Finally, if you or someone you know could benefit from this free service, we will be happy to help.

Sincerely,

Ron Smith Shelley Pronk

Tel: 506 440-2199 Tel: 506 451-1097

Email: varfor@gmail.com Email: pronk@nbnet.nb.ca

7. Children’s Easter Party | Saturday, March 14 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Brunswick Street Baptist Church is excited to invite you and your family to our Children’s Easter Party on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm!

Join us for an afternoon filled with Easter cheer as we celebrate the season with games, fun activities, family time, and delicious snacks. This festive event is designed for children from kindergarten to grade 5 and their families to enjoy time together celebrating the Easter season in a joyful way.

The party will take place at Brunswick Street Baptist Church, 161 York Street, Fredericton, NB. All are welcome, invite friends! To help us prepare, please RSVP by registering online at the button below.

If you would like, please bring a dessert to share!

BSBC Children's Easter Party 2026 - Form

8. 55+ Winter Gathering: Wednesdays

Those 55+ are warmly invited to join us each Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:00 pm in the Family Room for a relaxed time of games, conversation, laughs, and light refreshments. We invite everyone who is available whether or not you are a “senior”.

Whether you love puzzles, cards, board games, or simply sitting with friends over a cup of tea—there’s a place for you!

Come for the fun, stay for the fellowship, we can’t wait to spend Wednesday afternoons together!

9. All-Girls Basketball Ministry | Tuesdays

We invite all girls, whether you’re in middle school or high school, brand new to basketball or already love to play, to come and join us every Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 8:45 pm for a fun time of playing basketball in the BSBC gym. This is a non-competitive, welcoming space to move, play, and enjoy basketball—no pressure, just fun! You’ll be encouraged by caring coaches through games, simple drills, and a short weekly Bible-focused conversation. We simply desire to offer you a place to come run around and enjoy this great Canadian sport.

Feel free to bring a friend and for more information, contact Charles Millette at charles.globetrotter@gmail.com

We’d love to see you there!

10. Volunteering Opportunities

A. Sunday Streets Muffin Ministry: April 5

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 April 5 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.

Become a Muffin Maker

B. Scouting Boys

Our Scouting Boys ministry needs Leaders. Dads, young adults, or high school students who are interested in joining our leadership team can contact Dale Wilson at wilsondaletreefarm@gmail.com.

C. 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.

D. Third Sunday Supper: Volunteers Needed For 2026

We are looking for volunteers for our November 2026 dinners. Please prayerfully consider preparing a meal for our guests one of those months. We offer a stipend of $250.00 to help with the rising costs of food. Please contact Judy Thompson at 506-238-9903 or email judypaul1088@gmail.com.

11. 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.

Sunday School | Sunday | 9:30 to 10:15 am

Sunday School classes are normally available Sundays from 9:30 to 10:15 am. This is an intentional time for all those from pre-kindergarten to 18 years old to grow deeper in their understanding of the Bible. There is coffee time offered for our adults, as well as Together in Prayer group in the family room.

Please note there will be no Sunday School during March Break, March 1 and 8.

Scouting Boys | Wednesdays| 6:00 to 9:00 pm

This program offers fun activities with an emphasis on outdoor adventure and community service projects, in a Christ-centered environment.

From 6:00 to 7:30 pm, the regular meeting for boys ages 5 to 10 years, starts in Fellowship Hall, and finishes in the gym. From 7:30 to 9:00 pm, the regular meeting for boys ages 11 to 14 years, starts in the gym.

Our group is also in need of leaders. Dads, young adults or high school students who are interested in joining our leadership team can contact Dale Wilson at wilsondaletreefarm@gmail.com.

Children’s Easter Party | Saturday, March 14 | 1:30 to 3:00 pm

Brunswick Street Baptist Church is excited to invite you and your family to our Children’s Easter Party on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm!

Join us for an afternoon filled with Easter cheer as we celebrate the season with games, fun activities, family time, and delicious snacks. This festive event is designed for children from kindergarten to grade 5 and their families to enjoy time together celebrating the Easter season in a joyful way.

The party will take place at Brunswick Street Baptist Church, 161 York Street, Fredericton, NB. All are welcome, invite friends! To help us prepare, please RSVP by registering online at the button below.

If you would like, please bring a dessert to share!

BSBC Children's Easter Party 2026 - Form

Little Lambs Play Group | Wednesdays | 10:00 am

Parents, caregivers, and little ones are invited to join us 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.

This is a drop-in program—come when you can, stay as long as you’re able. No registration required, though letting us know you’re coming helps us plan snacks.

When: Weekly on Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:30 am

Dates: January 14 to February 25, 2026

Where: Nursery, 1st Floor, FLC, Brunswick Street Baptist Church, (161 York Street)

Who: Parents and caregivers with babies and toddlers of preschool age

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.

Hands – In Girls Ministry | Wednesday | February 18 | 6:00 to 7:30 pm

We are calling all elementary-aged girls to join us on Wednesday, February 18, 6:00 to 7:30 pm for our once-a-month Girl's Hands In Ministry. Join us for fun, crafts, games, friends, and learning about Jesus. If you are interested in this program, don't hesitate to get in touch with Allie at ali.dee@rogers.com for more information.

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!

Youth Thursdays! | At BSBC | 4:45 to 8:00 pm

Come for the whole evening or just the parts that work for you. All students in Grades 6 to 12 are welcome – bring a friend! On the third floor we host a supper time, Bible study and youth group time together to end the day. This week, we will be playing games Full Church games. All are welcome to join us and bring a friend!

Greenhouse Band Practice | Tonight | 6:15 pm to 7:00 pm

On Wednesdays, we offer a band practice for youth in Grades 6 to 12. This is an opportunity to grow their skills on instruments or vocals in a worship team setting. We’ll also be training students to run the soundboard and work with sound equipment. It’s a fun and encouraging time of learning, growing, and worshipping together!

Come join us, Wednesdays 6:15 to 7:00 pm. If you want to learn more, please contact Julianne at julianne.d.moore@gmail.com.

Greenhouse Service | Sunday | February 22 | 10:30 am

Our Next Greenhouse Service is on Sunday, February 22. Youth are invited to join us on the Third floor at 10:30 am. If you would like to help lead in Greenhouse, or would like to know more, please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.

Volunteer Opportunity: Children’s Easter Party, March 14

Calling all youth! We need your help! We are looking for youth to help serve at our Children’s Easter Party on March 14. The party is from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. We need your help from 12:20 to 3:30 pm. This could be helping with leading a station for the party, leading games, setting up, kitchen preparation, etc. if you are interested in serving in this way, we will find a role that suits you! Please reach out to Pastor Nikki at nikki@bsbc.nb.ca.

Youth Gatherings Coming up:

February 19: Youth Thursdays: Full Church Games

February 22: Greenhouse Service

February 26: Youth Thursdays: Trivia Night

March 1: No Sunday School

March 1: Middle School Girls Fellowship Small Group

March 5: No Youth Group

March 8: No Sunday School

March 14: Volunteer Opportunity: Children’s Easter Party

12. 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.

13. 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:

14. This Sunday’s Worship Gatherings: February 22

This Sunday is Greenhouse Sunday! All youth grades 6 to 12 are invited to our Greenhouse Youth Worship service in the Assembly Area, on the third floor of the Family Life Center.

In the sanctuary, the worship team will be led by Gloria Tranquilla and David Steeves with special music from the Paul Milburn, David Whyte, Pascale Butt, the Sanctuary Choir and the Handbell Choir. In the gym, the worship team will be led by Joel Flores.

Dr. Keith Bodner will be preaching in the gym. Of this sermon, he says; “At the midway point of this past week, ‘Ash Wednesday’ marked the beginning of the season of Lent for 2026, and it the liturgical history of church calendar the 40 days of Lent are a unique period set apart for spiritual recalibration. Believers will often fast or abstain from something that is typically enjoyed in order to break the cycle of consumption, creating some new space that can be filled with something more substantial than temporary comforts. Celebrating Lent also provides an opportunity to reboot the story of Jesus in every aspect of our lives, to move from being a spectator of the Passion Narrative to an active participant, so that the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday become deeply personal as we follow the road to the Cross. As we observe Lent this season, we turn to Matthew 27:15-23, an arresting episode that features an interesting cast of minor characters: the chief priests and elders of the land, a raucous crowd, a typical allotment of soldiers, along with the Roman Governor and his suffering wife. But the most polarizing figure in this episode is the convict Barabbas, and through the lens of this criminal, we are invited to have a radically different perspective on the Easter season that is filled with possibilities for enhancing our journey of discipleship in these days.”

Pastor Ross Watters will be preaching in the sanctuary. Of his sermon titled “Nutrition”, he says, “This Sunday in the Gym, we will be continuing the 'Signs of Life' Sermon series based around the acronym MRS GREN, concluding the series with our final sign, Nutrition. As living things thrive by receiving food and processing it into energy, living faith is not sustained by us and our practices alone but by receiving what God provides. Join us as we look at God's people in the wilderness in Exodus 16, and other passages, to further understand that even when we are struggling and hungry, maybe even starting to complain, that God responds not with rebuke, but daily bread. Faith that never receives from God becomes self powered, and self powered faith eventually collapses or grows bitter, so come along as we work through how we receive from God and where we look for nutrition to sustain our faith.”

Whether in-person or online, be sure to join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am.

15. Financial Update

We are still praising God for your faithful giving throughout 2025, meeting our full budget needs for the year. As we are looking forward to growth in our ministries in 2026, and toward having greater impact in our community, I want to encourage your continued faithful giving to support God’s work in this place.

God bless, Ken Reimer (Treasurer)

16. 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.

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

Rev. 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 Rev. 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

Parish Nurses

The parish nursing ministry is intended to support and strengthen the spiritual, physical and emotional well-being of individuals, families, and the congregation at BSBC. Roz Thompson and Cheryl Gibson, your parish nurses, collaborate with members of the pastoral team promoting health and faith, to facilitate the healing of the body, mind, and spirit. The parish nurses are available to provide prayer and support for physical, mental, and spiritual health challenges.

Contact Details

Church Office

506-458-8348

naomi.phillips@bsbc.nb.ca

bsbc@bsbc.nb.ca

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

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

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17. 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.

18. 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.

Join Our Online Church Center Directory Instructions:

Step 1: Contact the Church Office to get the Welcome Email

Step 2: Download the Church Center App

On iPhone/iPad: Go to the App Store, search for Church Center, and tap Download.

On Android: Go to the Google Play Store, search for Church Center, and tap Install.

Alternatively, you can access Church Center via a web browser on your laptop/computer at: https://thestreetonline.churchcenter.com/login?return=https://thestreetonline.churchcenter.com/directory/people

Step 3: Locate Your Church (BSBC)

Open the app or website.

Tap Get Started.

Use the search bar to find your church by name, city, or zip/postal code.

Select BSBC from the list.

Step 4: Log In (Passwordless Login)

Church Center uses a secure, passwordless login method.

You can log in using either your phone number or email address.

Note: Users under 13 years old cannot log in. If your birthdate is incorrect, contact your church administrator.

Step 5: Enter Your Contact Info

Type your phone number or tap Use email address instead.

Tap Next.

Step 6: Enter the Verification Code

Check your text messages or email for a 6-digit code.

Paste the code into the app or browser.

Tap Next.

Step 7: Confirm Your Identity

Make sure your name appears on the welcome screen.

Tap Log In.

If your church doesn’t recognize your contact info, or you tap Not you?, you’ll be asked to add your name to complete your profile.

Step 8: Stay Logged In

On the mobile app, you’ll stay logged in unless inactive for 90 days.

On the web browser, you’ll stay logged in unless inactive for 14 days.

Optional: Log Out

To log out, go to your profile/settings in the app or browser and tap Log Out.

19. Bereavement

Marie Althea Wilton

During the evening of February 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, Marie Althea Wilton (nee Dykeman) peacefully took her last breath at the Hospice House and is now with her Saviour.

Our family would like to thank each one who have helped us celebrate her life and Christian witness this past weekend. We would also like to thank those who prepared and served at the reception following her Celebration of Life on Monday.

Dan Wilton, Beth Fox, Leah Steeves, and all of our family.

To read the full obituary, click the button below.

Marie Althea Wilton

20. Community Events

Maple Syrup Festival | March 14, 21, 28 | Village of Hope

Join us March 14, 21, and 28 for our annual Maple Syrup Festival — featuring live music, powerful personal testimonies, taffy on the snow, and a delicious, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast made even sweeter with our own maple syrup.

Two sittings each date: 9 am & 11:30 am

Tickets: $20 adults & $12 children (12 and under)

Seating is by advance paid reservation only

Call: 506-368-2600

Atlantic Baptist Women: VBS Leaders Needed

Are you a young Christian adult with a passion to teach children and youth, and who enjoys travel?

Atlantic Baptist Women is seeking applications from men and women for Vacation Bible School leaders for the summer of 2026. Apply to be a VBS leader in Baptist churches in Maritime Canada with Atlantic Baptist Women.

The employment period will be May through August 2026 at $23 per hour. Send your resume, by February 20, 2026, to ABW Home Missions Coordinator Joan Peacock at joanpeacock@gmail.com or by telephone at 705-761-7602. Please share this opportunity with your church, community, and friends.

21. This Week at BSBC

Wednesday, February 18

10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)

10:00 Little Lambs Play Group (Nursery, 1st Floor, FLC)

10:45 Pastors Prayer Meeting (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)

12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)

1:30 55+ Winter Gathering (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)

5:15 Church Community Potluck (Gym, Main Kitchen)

6:00 Deacon Sub Committee (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)

6:00 Hands-In Girls Ministry (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)

6:00 Scouting Boys (Gym, Fellowship Hall, Basement, Gym Building)

6:15 Greenhouse Band Practice (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)

6:30 Choir Practice (Sanctuary, Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Centre)

Thursday, February 19

7:00 Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Gym)

7:00 Women’s Prayer Breakfast (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)

9:00 Benevolent Ministries (Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Gym Building)

9:30 New Life Program (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor Café, 3rd Floor, FLC)

1:30 Ladies Afternoon Bible Study (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)

1:30 Adult Bible Study (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)

4:45 Youth Thursday (2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, FLC, Gym Building, Sanctuary)

6:30 Ladies Evening Bible Study (Under the Sea Room, 1st Floor, FLC)

6:30 GriefShare (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)

Friday, February 20

10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)

12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)

5:00 Chinese New Year Celebration (Gym, Main Kitchen, Gym Building)

Saturday, February 21

9:30 Hand Bell Practice (Sanctuary)

10:00 Gym Band Set-Up (Gym)

Sunday, February 22

9:00 Chinese Worship Practice (Barnabas Centre)

9:00 Kids Sing Rehearsal (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connection Centre)

9:00 Learning English with the Bible (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)

9:30 Coffee and Fellowship (Connections Centre)

9:30 Sunday School for Preschool, Kids and Youth (FLC)

9:30 Together in Prayer (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)

10:30 Chinese Worship Service (Barnabas Centre)

10:30 Greenhouse Service (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)

10:30 Gym Worship Service (Gym)

10:30 Sanctuary Worship Service (Sanctuary)

10:45 KidzTown Classes (2nd Floor, FLC)

10:45 Preschool Classes (1st Floor, FLC)

11:30 Library Open After Services (Connections Centre)

12:00 Chinese Sunday Lunch (Barnabas Centre)

1:00 Chinese Choir Practice (Barnabas Centre)

2:00 “Our Church” Ministry (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)

7:00 CVITP Training (Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Gym Building)

Monday, February 23

10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)

12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)

5:00 First Tee Golf Autism Connections (Fellowship Hall, Basement, Gym Building)

6:00 Girl Guides - Sparks (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)

7:00 Board of Deacons (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)

Tuesday, February 24

10:00 Pastoral Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)

11:15 Full Staff Meeting (Boardroom, 3rd Floor, FLC)

1:30 Quilters for Missions (Quilting Room, 2nd Floor, FLC)

5:00 Multicultural Association (Main Kitchen, Gym Building)

5:30 All Girls Basketball Ministry (Gym)

6:00 Kids Sing Rehearsal (Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connection Center)

6:30 Choir Practice (Sanctuary, Choir Room, 2nd Floor, Connections Centre)

7:00 Midweek Fellowship (KidzTown, 2nd Floor, FLC)

7:00 Fresh Start (Assembly Area, 3rd Floor, FLC)

Wednesday, February 25

10:00 Ladies Exercise (Gym)

10:00 Little Lambs Play Group (Nursery, 1st Floor, FLC)

12:00 Men’s Basketball (Gym)

1:30 55+ Winter Gathering (Family Room, 1st Floor, FLC)

5:15 Church Community Pizza Potluck (Gym, Main Kitchen)

6:00 Scouting Boys (Gym, Fellowship Hall, Gym Building)

6:45 Annual Business Meeting (Sanctuary)