NMBC Enews - 2025-08-29

/ New Minas Baptist Church/

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” Romans ‭12:‭12-13 ‭

JOIN us this SUNDAY as we continue our summer series, "Living the One Anothers," onsite & online at 10:00AM. Pastor Al will share the final part in the series entitled: "Show Hospitality to One Another" 1 Peter 4:9.

Two Sunday services resume Sunday, September 7th 9:15am / 11:00am with the Café time in between.

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK-IN THIS SUNDAY! We recommend leaving the notification setting on for our App so you will receive a reminder for Sunday check-ins. We will do our best not to overload you with notifications. Please ignore any barcodes about check-in stations as we are working to eliminate that confusion. Thank you for all your participation in tracking attendance. It helps us to serve you better. 

CHECK-IN to WIN! If you're part of our Name Tag List, you can use our Mobile App to Check-In and be entered to win!  Each Sunday for the next few weeks, we'll randomly draw a name from those who Check-In through the app that morning.  Prizes will be a gift card to either Starbucks or Dairy Queen. 

Important:

  1. You must be signed into your profile in the Mobile App to use the Check-In feature.

  2. You also need to be part of the printed Name Tag List group.

  3. If you haven’t completed your profile yet or don’t see yourself on the printed Name Tag group, please connect with Pastor Al and he’ll help get you set up. 


DOWNLOAD the NMBC MOBILE APP - Download our mobile Apple App Store or at Google Play Store.  

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. 

Join Jesus to the Nations at New Minas Baptist Church, Wednesday, September 3rdat 7:00pm for an evening of worship, missions stories, and a fresh call to follow Jesus wherever He leads. Whether you're curious about what God is doing around the world, exploring your calling, or simply longing to encounter His presence-you're invited. This is a night to gather as the Church in the Annapolis Valley, seek God together, and be stirred to live on mission.

Sunday morning Elective - The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson, starting September 14 during the First Service.  Calling all who have a fatherly role to join this 6-Week study on how to become an Intentional Father.  If you are interested in joining the group please connect with Pastor Al.

Women’s Bible Study – Christine Caine’s 20/20: Have you ever wondered how God sees you—and how that changes the way you see the world? This fall, join us for Christine Caine’s inspiring Bible study 20/20, where we’ll discover together how to see ourselves, others, and God’s purpose for our lives with fresh clarity. Through powerful teaching, real-life stories, and engaging group discussion, 20/20 will encourage and challenge you to live out your faith with confidence.  We’ll begin mid-September and meet weekly to watch the video sessions and share what God is teaching us. Workbook Cost: $25 per person.  Come ready to grow in your faith, connect with other women, and be encouraged to see your life through God’s eyes.  Register for the Study here: https://nmbc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/509/responses/new

Join us for the 3rd Annual Men's Road Trip Retreat at Malagash Bible Camp from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28. Men of all ages are invited to escape the routine of daily life and immerse themselves in a weekend of fellowship, reflection, and rejuvenation.  This retreat is more than just a getaway—it's an opportunity to connect with other men, strengthen your relationship with God, and enjoy the beauty of creation. Whether you're returning for the second year or joining us for the first time, you're in for a memorable experience.  Registration open, cost is $180 per person.  NOTE: You can save $30 off the registration fee, if you decide to tent or trailer (without power access). Save $18 off registration fee, tenting or trailer (with power access).  
REGISTER TODAY by clicking on this link:https://nmbc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/508/responses/new

Join us at New Minas Baptist Church on Tuesday September 9 at 12pm for an information gathering for the Homeschool Collective. Please bring your own packed lunch for yourself and your kids. We will meet behind the church in the park for a picnic lunch and then move inside the church if it rains. 

We would love to get a sense of how to support each other in the homeschooling journey and to create a community. The church has a beautiful classroom space that we can use and we would love to continue the successful format of homeschool involvement started through Harvest Christian Academy where homeschoolers would join in from 12-3pm for lunch as a group, study of a particular subject, and also play in the park and forest behind the church. 

The vision is that we will form a few groups of 3-4 families to study selected subjects (like science) together and use the classroom at the back of the church. Each group will have the opportunity to book the classroom for a regular time per week. Then once per month all of the families will gather for presentation Fridays and can also have chapel together. The idea is to start small and informally and each group will be self directed. One other important note is that all parents will have to ensure their criminal record checks and child abuse register are up to date as that is a requirement of using the church space when supervising each others’ children. Please contact Avery Peters for more details: avery.peters@gmail.com.

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

  • Our NURSERY [age 0-2] is available for parents and babies during our 10:00am service.

  • Our SPROUTS [age 2-5] and THE ORCHARD [grades P-5] programs are available during our Sunday morning service. All children ages 2 - grade 5 begin in the main worship service with their families during the 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.

THE GROVE - We are returning for the fall, starting on Wednesday, September 17 at 630-800pm! For more information about The Grove and other events or programs for kids, please visit our kids' registration desk on Sundays in the cafe or contact Pastor Jon Dixon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca or 902-670-3387. You can also learn more about The Grove online here: https://www.nmbc.ca/grove

A GROVE is "a small orchard or stand of fruit-bearing trees." This is the perfect definition for what our Wednesday night kids' community creates! Children who are in grades 1-5 are invited every week to be a part of THE GROVE. Our goal at New Minas Baptist Church in The Grove is to create a community where kids know that they are loved, where they have friends, where they have lots of fun!, where they are supported, and where the roots of their faith in Jesus grow deep!

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.

We are excited for the fall to begin! There's so much happening this fall at Solid Rock Youth! We meet every Sunday at 1100am starting Sept 7 and every Wednesday from 630-830pm starting September 10. For all the details every week, follow us online on Instagram or Facebook or contact Pastor Jon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca or 902-670-3387.

Upcoming Dates

  • Sun., Sept 7 - Bible Study Groups launch for 2025-26. Every Sunday morning at 1100am. Middle School in the Conference Room and High School / Young Adults in the External Building. 

  • September 10 // Pre-Launch Concert of Prayer. 630-830p at New Minas Baptist Church. Come for our pre-launch event as we pray about what God has in store for us this year.

  • September 17 // Fall Kick-Off Party! Community & Celebrations! 630-830pm at New Minas Baptist Church. Here are some extras: Pre-Youth Prayer from 600-630p, 630-700pm Grade 6 Only Party, After Hours at McDonalds from 900-1000pm. 

  • October 24-25 // Challenge! Learn more at www.nmbc.ca/challenge

YOUNG ADULTS - We have a growing community of young adults at NMBC! Join us every Monday night at 7pm for Small Groups and more! For details about YA events, follow us on instagram or contact Pastor Jon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca or 902-670-3387.

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!

Upcoming Event: Fall Kickoff Party on Monday September 8 at 700pm at New Minas Baptist Church! 

We want to expand out ministry teams in Next Generations Ministry! There are lots of opportunities to serve in different ministries, and every one of them makes a Kingdom impact in the lives of kids & youth! For more info on how you can serve God in Next Generations ministries, contact Pastor Jon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca or 902-670-3387.

Current Opportunities to Serve:

  • Nursery [age 0-2] (either Sunday service, once every 4 weeks)

  • Sprouts [age 2-5] (either Sunday service, once every 4 weeks)

  • The Orchard [grade P-5] (especially as small group leaders during the second Sunday service)

  • The Grove [grade 1-5] (our midweek kids program,.. which is a great opportunity to share faith with kids from the community!)

  • Hosts / Security (this is a new team this fall for Sunday and Wednesday to help keep everyone safe and secure)

  • Registration (Sundays during both services, or on Wednesday for both Grove and Solid Rock Youth)

[Note: All volunteers are required to be screened as per our Abuse Prevention Policy.]

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)

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: “I am praying not only for these disciples, but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message.” John‬ ‭17‬:‭20‬ ‭NLT

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 an average of 75 clients each week, which represents about 200 people.    Some items that are needed on a regular basis include:  Egg cartons, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, kraft dinner, juice, canned beans, canned vegetables and canned soup.    Monetary donations are also helpful to assist in this vital 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!