NMBC Enews - 2025-05-08

/ New Minas Baptist Church/

“I recall your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and now, I am convinced, is in you also. Therefore, I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is in you....” 2 Timothy 1:5-6

JOIN us this SUNDAY morning onsite at 9:15 & 11:00 and online at 11:00 as Pastor Daniel shares a message entitled, “Gospel Empowered Mothering."

UPCOMING SERMON-BASED SMALL GROUP STUDY SERIES from the Book of Ecclesiastes starting NEXT Sunday, May 18. Many pursue, and achieve, success, relationships, comfort, and yet, they feel deeply empty. The Book of Ecclesiastes speaks into this with a brutally honest voice of someone who had it all and still found life lacking. It’s a book for those who are courageous enough to ask the hard questions: Why does life feel so short, so repetitive, and so unfair? What’s the purpose of it all? Ecclesiastes explores what life looks like when we try to find meaning “under the sun” - that is, apart from God. But here's the thing: even though Ecclesiastes begins with “Vanity of vanities! All is vanity”, it's not a hopeless book. It’s an invitation to stop chasing the wind and start asking where true meaning is found - not in our achievements, possessions, or even pleasures, but in a life anchored in God and the lasting joy he provides in Christ Jesus. If you are not already in a small group consider joining one for this 4 part study.  Contact Pastor Al about getting connected to a small group.

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.

OUR NMBC MOBILE APP - We're excited to introduce a new mobile app designed to enhance your connection and engagement with our church family. If you'd like, this Sunday at church we'd love to help you set up your personal profile within the app!  Or, download the Church App today in your App Store (Search for New Minas Baptist Church) or Click on the link below and follow the instructions below:

Note: Our app is provided by a company called Pushpay so don't be alarmed when you receive verification email from them. Also, don't hesitate to contact Pastor Al with any questions you may have.

NEXT WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: TONIGHT, Thursday, May 1, 7:00 pm.  In this Study, Scarlet urges us to move forward beyond shame to the joy-inducing, peace-producing thrill that comes from a relationship with Jesus. We are made to live in the light- confessing and repenting and renouncing our shame because Jesus can redeem it all-he experienced shame in our place.  To Register, visit: https://nmbc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/500/responses/new

RIVER RUN - Saturday, May 25.  We will meet at Brockton Bridge at 10:00am to drop off boats and begin shuttle of vehicles to Lawrencetown for a 10:30am launch to paddle.  It is a 6 km River Run to Lawrencetown Bridge arriving approximately at noon.  We will then help each other load up and, for those who would like, meet at Pearles Takeout for lunch.  A place with great fish & chips and ice cream!  

You’ll need a kayak/canoe, paddle and PFD (Lifejacket). Suggested: Hat, water-friendly footwear, layered clothes, a whistle, water bottle, energy bar, bug stuff, money for lunch and a water-tight bag for phone. For questions connect with Mark Pearce, Pastor Daniel or Pastor Al.

TAIZÉ PRAYER: Join us for a special time of prayer and worship Sunday May 25th at6:30pm. The scriptural meditative songs of Taizé are worshipfully sung in acknowledgment of God’s presence within us and around us. For more info contact Avery Peters(avery.peters@gmail.com).

Join Brian Doerksen & special guest Marika Siewert live on Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00pm at New Minas Baptist Church and celebrate his most known songs and stories in a worship concert experience for all ages. Brian is the writer of songs such as Come Now is the Time to Worship, Refiner’s Fire, Faithful One and many more. For online ticket information, click HERE.  For physical tickets contact Jennifer at office@nmbc.ca or 902-681-7683

$40+HST per person. Children (ages 4-12) $15+HST per person. Groups of 4 & up $25+HST per person. VIP Tickets $60+HST (early seating, meet & greet, signed souvenir).

The next COMMON ROOM is Saturday, June 14th from 12-5pm, in the church cafe area. This is not an event, it is an opportunity to set aside a part of a day to study and create in the company of likeminded others. Bring your bible, painting, your knitting, your journal, your writing project, 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. Light snacks will be provided as well as coffee and tea. Contact Avery Peters with any questions or for further information: avery.peters@gmail.com

PRECEPT MINISTRIES CONFERENCE: Overcoming Spiritual Warfare.  Friday, May 23 - Saturday, May 24.  

Once you become a Christian, the world changes from a playground to a battleground, but you may not realize you are in the battle. The battle we face is not against flesh and blood but against the darkness of this world and the spiritual forces of evil. Join Mark Sheldrake and Beth Schmidt for this two-day conference as we walk through God’s Word, learning to recognize the tactics of the enemy and how to overcome him through Jesus.  For more information connect with Pastor Al or Jacinthe Maskens.  To register: https://preceptministries.ca/event/spiritual-warfare-conference-halifax-ns/

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.

Special Events!

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!

One Conference is Atlantic Canada's largest Christian youth conference and one of the highlights of our youth ministry each year! We can't wait to join thousands of youth and leaders in Moncton on May 30-31! Every year, God transforms lives at One Conference! Early Bird pricing ends on March 31. Registration for youth from Solid Rock Youth is open now. All information and registration is available here: https://www.nmbc.ca/youth

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)\

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

Join us for our Kingswood Camp Fundraising Banquet! Enjoy an evening of great food, ministry updates, and fellowship - all while supporting the ministry of Kingswood Camp. An appeal for support will be made at the event. May 10, 2025 | 5:30pm | Doors open 5:00 PM. 3 Course Meal | $20/individual | $35/couple Tickets must be purchased in advance. Reserve yours today by contacting (902)847-9161 or email admin@kingswoodcamp.ca or online: https://www.kingswoodcamp.ca/fundraising-banquet

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.

Harvest Christian Academy is currently seeking a passionate and qualified full-time Elementary School Teacher to join our dedicated team. We are looking for an educator who is committed to Christ-centered teaching, values academic excellence, and desires to make a lasting impact in the lives of students. If you have a heart for Christian education and meet the qualifications, we invite you to view the full job description and apply at www.harvestacademy.ca/jobs. Applications are Due May 25th.

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN - The Valley Care Pregnancy Centre offers ongoing support, counselling, material aid, love, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone who needs help. It is the goal of this mission to save lives, see hearts turn to faith in Jesus and be connected to the local church. The Baby Bottle Campaign is one way we can all work together to pray, raise awareness in the community and supply practical support for these Moms, Dads and Babies in need. It’s really simple to participate. On Mother's Day (May 11th), just take a baby bottle home, pray for this mission and over the next few weeks put a donation of cash or cheque in the bottle and return it to church on Father's Day Sunday (June 15th). It’s a simple and effective way to make a powerful impact for the Gospel here in our own backyard. 

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: “Maybe, just maybe, they’ll start praying and God will hear their prayers. Maybe they’ll turn back from their bad lives. This is no light matter. God has certainly let them know how angry he is!” Jeremiah 36:7 MSG

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!