NMBC Enews - 2025-02-20

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“But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me. My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the Lord.” Psalm 26:11-12

JOIN us this SUNDAY morning onsite at 9:15 & 11:00 and online at 11:00 as Pastor Jon shares Part 1 in our new 3 week mini series Technology & Biblical Integrity, entitled "Avoiding Insidious Influences Online”.

SUNDAY MORNINGS for KIDS! We are excited to offer engaging ministries for kids every Sunday morning!

  • Our NURSERY [age 0-2] is available and staffed with volunteers during our 9:15am morning worship service and is open for parents and babies during our 11:00am service.

  • Our SPROUTS [age 2-5] and THE ORCHARD [grades P-5] programs are available during both of our Sunday morning services... all children ages 2 - grade 5 begin in the main worship service with their families during the 9:15am service and are dismissed from the service to NMBC Kids where they are registered in the cafe.  

For more information about these and other events or programs for kids, please visit our kids' registration desk on Sundays in the cafe. Questions? Contact Pastor Jon Dixon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca or 902-670-3387.

LEGACY GRANDPARENTING SUMMIT - 2025: Simulcast  We invite all grandparents to join us at NMBC THIS Saturday, February 22 for a 1-day Simulcast event. Our JOY (Just Older Youth) ministry will host this event that will inspire you and give you the tools to influence generations of your family for Christ. Check out this video link about the conference, or visit our website for conference details and a list of fantastic speakers. The cost is 42.39 (USD) with lunch included. (The cost increases tonight at midnight)
REGISTER TODAY at - https://brushfire.com/legacycoalition/simulcast/596175/register 
For more information contact Pastor Paul [paul.fowler@nmbc.ca] or Pastor Daniel (daniel.cormier@nmbc.ca).

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY:  Starting TONIGHT, February 20th!  The study is called Dwell on these things.  It is an eight-week Study focused on transforming our hearts and minds through God’s Word. A couple of good questions to ask ourselves: How would our lives change if we could recall Scripture to mind at a moment’s notice to bring comfort, peace and assurance? In this motivating Bible Study, Natalie and Vera lead participants through a study of Philippians 4:4-9 to teach a simple method of memorizing God’s word.
The cost of the workbook is $25.  Click here to register: https://nmbc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/486/responses/new

Our ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING will be held THIS Monday, February 24 at 6:30pm and will be a hybrid, both in person in the sanctuary as well as online via Zoom. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this important ministry meeting.

INCOME TAX RECEIPTS will be available to pick up this Sunday, February 23 and Sunday, March 2 at the Connections Centre following each service. Tax Receipts not picked up will be mailed out on Monday, March 3. If you have moved within the last year, or if your contact information has changed, please contact the office with your updated info. [office@nmbc.ca 902-681-7683].

GRIEF & LOSS: There are two upcoming groups on grief and loss that Colleen DeLong and RaeAnne Bekkers are facilitating at the Louis Millet Centre.  If you are interested, please click on the link for more information. Please reach out to RaeAnne with questions or to register - wildrosecounselingservices@gmail.com

On March 1, 2025 the entire Global Church is invited to come together at Gather25. For 25 hours, the Global Church will gather across six continents for a time of prayer, worship, repentance, and commissioning.  Every time zone.  Every language.  Every denomination.  Every generation.  Anyone can join in by visiting www.gather25.com to watch the Live Stream at the times listed below.  We will gather at NMBC at 12:00 pm to join the worship and prayers happening in Rwanda, and also at 6:00 pm for the Persecuted Church.  

Other locations and times
Dallas, Texas - 9:00 pm (Friday, Feb 28)
New Zealand - 1:00 am (Saturday, March 1)
India - 4:00 am
Malaysia - 6:00 am
Rwanda - 12:00 pm (Gathering at the church)
London - 3:00 pm
Persecuted Church - 6:00 pm (Gathering at the church)
Peru - 7:00 pm

COMMON ROOM: On Saturday March 8th from 12-5, in the church café library, set aside some time to spend in intentional creative work. This is not an event, it is an opportunity to set aside a good part of a day to study and create in the company of likeminded others. Bring your painting, your knitting, your journal, your writing project, a book you are studying, or anything that can be done quietly in a common space. Come with a willingness to be unproductive: we will not all be famous artists or writers, and all work toward the good, beautiful, and true is valuable.  Bring a packed lunch and we will start with lunch together, have a time of prayer and a short reflection before beginning into our work, and then we will end with prayer. Make sure to plan ahead so you can join us for the whole time. Light snacks will be provided as well as coffee and tea to enjoy while you work. Contact Avery Peters with any questions or for further information: avery.peters@gmail.com

LENTEN TAIZÉ PRAYER: Join us for a special Lenten time of prayer and worship on Sunday March 16th at 6:30pm. The scriptural meditative songs of Taizé are worshipfully sung in acknowledgment of God’s presence within us and around us. As we prepare ourselves for Good Friday and Easter let us come together to ask God what it is that we need to be attentive to. For more info contact Avery Peters (avery.peters@gmail.com) or Pastor Daniel (daniel.cormier@nmbc.ca).

MARCH BREAK CAMP - March 11-12 [Tuesday & Wednesday]

  • Kids [Pre-Primary [age 5] to grade 5] are invited to New Minas Baptist Church from 900 am – 1230 pm. 

  • March Break Adventure Camp will be a fantastic mix of large group celebrations, Bible storytelling, exciting games, and crafts! Invite your friends and join the Adventure! Pre-registration is required and will open in February.

  • Have questions? Contact Pastor Jon Dixon (jon.dixon@nmbc.ca).

Advance Notice: Vacation Bible Camp - July 28-31, 2025. Save the date now and plan to be part of our biggest annual event for kids!

THE GROVE is every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8:00pm for kids in grades 1 through 5! Come to New Minas Baptist Church for games, crafts, Bible stories, and more! Questions? Contact Pastor Jon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca or 902-670-3387.

SOLID ROCK YOUTH - We have a dynamic and growing ministry for youth in grades 6-12! Questions? Contact Pastor Jon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca or 902-670-3387.

Every Week:

  • On SUNDAYS join us for Youth Bible Study groups during our 11:00am service! The Middle School group meets in the Conference Room. The High School / Early Young Adult Bible Study group meets on the top level of the external building.

  • On WEDNESDAYS we have prayer, sports, board games, worship, speaking, small groups, and lots of fun every week! Join us from 630-830pm.

  • Christian Fellowship Groups in High Schools! Join youth at Horton High School on Tuesdays at lunch in Mr. Bekkers room [#1115], at NKEC on Wednesdays in Mrs. Weber's room, or on Thursdays at lunch at Central Kings in room C215

NMBC YOUNG ADULTS - We have a growing community of young adults at NMBC! If you fit into this age category, we'd love to have you join us! Questions or looking for a ride from Acadia? Contact Pastor Jon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca or 902-670-3387.

  • Small Groups! Join us every Monday night for our Young Adult Small Groups at 7-9pm.

  • Need a Ride to Church? - If you're a student at Acadia or NSCC and you need a ride to church, reach out and we'll get you here!

NMBC SUMMER STAFF APPLICATIONS - We are receiving applications for our annual summer staff position[s] in Next Generations ministries. The number of positions and start dates depend partly on funding through the Nova Scotia Summer Skills & Canada Summer Jobs Programs. To apply, applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age. The application deadline is March 28. To learn more, please get in touch with our office for an application package office@nmbc.ca or 902-681-7683.

SEND-A-KID to CAMP FUND is our sponsorship fund at NMBC to provide bursary support to families of kids & youth who want to attend Christian camps in the summer. For many families, camp is expensive, and we want to offer support so that more children and youth can encounter Jesus and have life-changing camp experiences! All money donated to the fund will go to applicants who need support to pay for camp registrations. The priority in dispersing funds will be children or youth wanting to attend Kingswood Camp. To donate to this fund, go to https://www.nmbc.ca/giving. For more info or to apply for sponsorship, please visit www.nmbc.ca/sendakid or contact Pastor Jon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca

CANADIAN BAPTIST MINISTRIES - UKRAINE (CBM is our international partner in missions and outreach). CBM's emergency appeal for the crisis in Ukraine continues to provide aid to refugees and internally displaced persons through CBM's existing partnership with the European Baptist Federation (EFB) and through Eastern European local church partners. Click on the link below to read the updates about the work currently inside and outside of Ukraine. Ukraine Emergency Relief – CBM | Embracing a broken world through word and deed (cbmin.org)\

Experience Kingswood Camp! Our opportunity-filled camps are a chance for children, youth and young adults to step away from their routine and experience adventure in the outdoors, explore a variety of programs and activities, build strong friendships, find belonging in community, and have an absolute blast all while learning about God’s love for them.

HARVEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is a school where students are immersed in a positive Christian environment through loving role models, biblical values, academic excellence, and opportunities to explore a relationship with Jesus.

Full time students attend Monday to Friday 8:00am-3:00pm. Afternoon activities are offered to homeschool families 12:00pm-3:00pm. For more information or to register your student, please contact harvest.academy@nmbc.ca or visit our website. You can financially support this ministry by clicking the link HERE.

NMBC Prayer

PRAYER REQUESTS: The prayer team would be honoured to pray for you! Please send your prayer requests to Pastor Daniel daniel.cormier@nmbc.ca.

NMBC PRAYER LOG: The NMBC Prayer Log is available weekly by email. It contains prayer requests from our church family and their loved ones, the CBM PrayerLine, and the CBAC Prayer Link. This weekly publication is available by subscribing at office@nmbc.ca.

WEEKLY PRAYER VERSE: “Jesus said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray for strength against temptation." Luke 22:46 ERV

NMBC Giving

NMBC ONLINE GIVING - Zeffy is a 100% free fundraising platform that even covers all credit card fees. That means when you give online at www.nmbc.ca/giving, 100% of your donations go directly to the ministries of NMBC. If you have any questions, please contact the office [902-681-7683 or office@nmbc.ca].

Faithful giving is a biblical way that Christians participate in the work of Jesus through the local church. Weekly financial updates are available finance@nmbc.ca. Learn more about giving at NMBC.

GIVING OPTIONS:

  • e-Transfer is now available by emailing finance@nmbc.ca (Charges may apply depending on your financial institution. A security question or password will not be required). For more information email finance@nmbc.ca

  • You can give securely with Zeffy now simply by clicking the Zeffy logo above.

  • You can give through automatic withdrawal from your bank account.

  • You can give by MAIL: 9453 Commercial St., New Minas, NS, B4N 3G3

FUNDY FOOD BANK - Thank you for your continued partnership with the food bank as they serve over 100 families each week! Items needed on a regular basis include: egg cartons, pasta, pasta sauce, canned meats, canned baked beans, canned fruit, apple juice, sugar, cereal, canned vegetables and school lunch items. Please also consider a monetary donation to assist this vital area ministry. Your food and monetary donations can be dropped off at our church office, Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm, or at the Connections Centre in the lobby on Sunday mornings. For more details on how you can assist the Food Bank, please visit their website.

THE NEW MINAS SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB "Little Pantries Project" is located in our NMBC front garden. Please consider dropping off dry good food staples and placing them in the box. PLEASE do not place perishable and/or liquid items in the pantry during the colder months. Folks in our neighbourhood who are in need appreciate your generosity. Thanks for your support! It really is the little things that we all do that make our community stronger.

NMBC Communication & Social Media

NMBC Facebook Groups - We have many different Facebook groups that help various groups from our church stay up to date. Click the links and ask to join the groups that apply to you so that you don’t miss any info!