NMBC Enews - 2026-09-18

/ New Minas Baptist Church/

"And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life." 1 John 5:20

Join us this Sunday morning onsite at 9:15 & 11:00 am, and online at 11:00 am, as Rev. Dr. Matthew Walsh shares part 2 of our Fall Sermon Series in Hebrews. This Sunday, we'll cover Hebrews 1:4-2:18.

Our guest preacher this Sunday is Rev. Dr. Matthew Walsh from Acadia Divinity College. Dr. Walsh is the Professor in the Payzant Chair of Biblical Studies. Matt began his full-time service at ADC in July 2016, and he teaches Old Testament, Hebrew, and biblical interpretation courses. He also serves as the Dean of Students. You can learn more about Dr. Walsh here: https://acadiadiv.ca/staff/matthew-walsh

J.O.Y. - Thursday, September 24 in the church cafe from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Join us for a morning of fellowship, refreshments, treats, and fun shared together with JOY. For more info, contact Joan Lake joanlake758@hotmail.com

Precept Ministries Workshops are coming up on September 25-26. For more information, contact Pastor Al (al.kirkbride@nmbc.ca) or Jacinthe Maskens (ajmaskens@gmail.com). Sign-up is open and online here: https://www.nmbc.ca/precept

Men’s Ministry Prayer Night / Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m., Multipurpose Room - Before we officially launch our Men’s Ministry programming, we want to begin with prayer.  All men of NMBC are invited to join us for an evening of prayer and vision. We’ll share some of the plans taking shape for Men’s Ministry and introduce the four key areas that will guide our ministry together.  Most importantly, we will pray over these areas, the men of our church, and the ministry God is calling us to build. Whether you are interested in becoming involved or simply want to pray alongside other men, we would love to have you join us as we lay a strong spiritual foundation for what is ahead.

MEN’S TRIVIA NIGHT - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 @ 7:00 PM - We’re kicking off Men’s Ministry at NMBC with a Men’s Trivia Night! This will be our first program night of the fall and a great opportunity to connect, laugh, compete, and enjoy some fellowship together.  Come ready to team up and put your trivia knowledge to the test as we compete for bragging rights and trivia glory!
 

Throughout the evening, we’ll also introduce what’s coming this year through Men’s Ministry, including our upcoming Bible Study, fellowship nights, serving opportunities, and equipping workshops.  BRING YOUR FAVOURITE SNACK OR FINGER FOOD TO SHARE! Think tailgate party style - bring something you enjoy, and we’ll put it all together for everyone to share throughout the night.

This night is open to all the men of NMBC [including young adults who are post-high school], and it’s a great event to invite a friend. Come hungry, bring a friend, and bring your A-game!

New to NMBC Lunch - New to NMBC in the past several months? You are invited to our lunch happening on Sunday, October 4 (following our 2nd service). We would love to connect with you, introduce you to our staff and ministries, and help you feel more at home at New Minas Baptist Church.  Please register to let us know you plan to attend: https://nmbc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/588/responses/new 

Interested in Being Baptized? We are looking forward to baptisms on Sunday, September 27. If you'd like to discuss what baptism is and whether you are ready to take this step in your faith journey, please let us know. You can contact any of our pastors.

Join us for Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer—a practical Bible study designed to help us recognize God’s voice, understand the role of Scripture and the Holy Spirit, and respond to God with greater confidence and obedience. The study begins next Thursday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $25, which includes the study book. All women are welcome!

Register: https://nmbc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/578/responses/new

NMBC Technology Training Sessions -  Whether you are new to serving in tech ministry or simply want to grow in your skills, we are offering INTRODUCTORY & ADVANCEDtraining sessions in Audio, Media & Lighting.

Introductory Training continues on Monday, September 21 from  7:00pm - 8:30pm
Advanced Training will be on Tuesdays, September 22 & 29 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm .
All sessions will take place in the sanctuary. Click the link to register https://nmbc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/577/responses/new
Serving opportunities are open to teens and adults. For more info, contact Pastor Paul at paul.fowler@nmbc.ca or text at (902) 670-8286. 

Photography TEAM at NMBC
Throughout the year, many meaningful moments happen in the life of our church—baptisms, special events, ministry gatherings, fellowship, serving, worship, and much more. We would love to form an NMBC Photography Team to help capture and celebrate these moments.
You do not need to be a professional photographer or own a camera to participate. A camera is helpful, but a smartphone and a willingness to learn are more than enough! We will provide training on how to capture natural, meaningful photographs while respecting people and the ministry setting.

Team members could serve occasionally throughout the year based on their availability. The photos collected will help us celebrate what God is doing, share the story of NMBC, and strengthen our church communications.

If you enjoy photography—or would simply like to learn more—we would love to hear from you. Please email Pastor Al (al.kirkbride@nmbc.ca) to express your interest.

Our regular church office hours are Monday–Thursday from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. The office is closed on Fridays, but appointments can be arranged when needed. To make an appointment, please call 902-681-7683 or email office@nmbc.ca

Motorcycle Group Weekly Ride - Join in for a weekly ride every Wednesday evening throughout the summer. We meet in the church parking lot at 6:00pm for a 6:30 start. All riders are welcome to come and enjoy a scenic ride in the Valley! For more info contact Reid Sanford at (902)-300-9270, or Tim Dimock at (902) 670-2877.

SUNDAY MORNINGS for KIDS! We are excited to offer engaging ministries for kids every Sunday morning! For more information about these and other kids' events or programs, please visit our kids' registration desk in the cafe on Sundays. Questions? Contact Pastor Jon Dixon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca or 902-670-3387. Learn more about children's ministries here: https://www.nmbc.ca/kids

Our NURSERY [ages 0-2] is available and staffed with caring volunteers during our 915am service each Sunday. The nursery is unstaffed and available for parents and babies during our 1100am service. Our SPROUTS [ages 2-5] program is available during our Sunday morning services each week. All children begin in the main worship service with their families and are dismissed to NMBC Kids a few minutes into the service, where their parents register them in the cafe. The ORCHARD [grades P-5] programs are available during our Sunday morning services each week. All children begin in the main worship service with their families and are dismissed to NMBC Kids a few minutes into the service, where their parents register them in the cafe.

In Sprouts and The Orchard, our children follow a three-year curriculum called One Big Story, written at NMBC. Each year, we journey through the Bible from beginning to end, helping kids see that Scripture is not just a collection of separate stories, but one big story of God’s rescue, redemption, and love. Each Sunday, all the children learn the same Bible story in an age-appropriate way and discover how it connects to the larger story and how "every story points to Jesus!"

September 2026 marks the start of the sixteenth year of One Big Story at NMBC. We are incredibly thankful for the privilege of helping children know the Bible, understand how its stories fit together, and grow up seeing Jesus at the centre of it all. Our prayer is that these foundations will stay with them for the rest of their lives. You can learn more about One Big Story and see the 2026-27 teaching plan here: https://www.nmbc.ca/onebigstory

The Grove meets at New Minas Baptist Church every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:00 pm. Our first night for The Grove this fall will be Wednesday, September 23! All kids in grades 1-5 are invited! Each week is a fun mix of large-group Bible teaching, small-group communities, and fun games! For more info, contact Pastor Jon Dixon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca

A Grove is "a small orchard or stand of fruit-bearing trees." This is the perfect definition for what our Wednesday night kids program creates! Children who are in grades 1-5 are invited every week to be a part of The Grove. Our goal is to create a community where kids know they are loved, have friends, 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! There's so much happening at Solid Rock Youth! We meet every Sunday at 1100am and every Wednesday from 630-830pm. For weekly details, follow us on Instagram or Facebook. Learn more about Solid Rock Youth and see our online calendar here: https://www.nmbc.ca/youth   

Middle School on Sunday Mornings! Every Sunday morning during the 11 am service, we have a Bible Study group for Middle School [grades 6-8] students. This group follows a three-year rhythm studying books of the Bible, theology, and apologetics! This group meets each week in the School Room [go to the kids registration desk in the cafe, check in, and the volunteers will give you directions], at the end of the hallway behind the sanctuary.

High School & Early Young Adults on Sunday Mornings! Every Sunday morning, during the 11 am service, we have a Bible  Study group for High School [grades 9-12] and Early Young Adults. Brand new this year, the group will follow a revised version of Casket Empty - a journey through the whole Bible, essential theology and apologetics over four years. This group meets each week on the top level of the external building near Commercial Street on our property.

Solid Rock Youth Wednesdays! All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to New Minas Baptist Church every Wednesday night for prayer, games, worship, preaching, small groups, and after-hours activities! Wednesdays are the Best Night of the Week!

Here's how our fall starts... We have a Pre-Launch Concert of Prayer night on Wednesday, September 9 and... Our official Fall Kick-Off Party & After Hours on Wednesday, September 16! We are so excited about the fall and everything God will do in us and through us! We are looking forward to seeing you! Wednesdays are the BEST night of the week!

Fall Camp Day is September 26, 2026, at Kingswood Camp! We will be at Kingswood Camp from 10 am to 8 pm! We'll have all the best camp activities - sports, canoeing, chapel, campfire... You won't want to miss this day at camp! Everyone in grades 6-12 is invited!

Registration is required and is available online here: https://nmbc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/586/responses/new

The cost is $10 / person to cover expenses and make a donation to Kingswood Camp. Sponsorship is available. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Jon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca or 902-670-3387.

YOUNG ADULTS - We have a growing community of young adults at NMBC! Join us every Monday night at 7 pm for Worship, Small Groups and more! 
Need a Ride to Church on Sunday or Monday? If you're a student at Acadia or NSCC and you need a ride to church, reach out, and we'll get you there. Contact Pastor Jon Dixon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca or 902-670-3387.

CHALLENGE is an incredible youth conference at New Minas Baptist Church, held annually in late October. Hundreds of youth and leaders join us every year for two incredible days in which God changes lives! CHALLENGE 2026 will be October 23-24.

  • Challenge Registration Info: CHALLENGE 2025 was full, and we had an overflow list. Because of that, we decided to limit Challenge 2026 to Grades 7-12 and no longer include Grade 6 youth.

  • To make as much space as possible available for both Solid Rock Youth and other churches, we are holding space for Solid Rock Youth until October 7. After that date, if we have not received your registration and payment, you may not be able to attend Challenge. 

  • Challenge Registration is now open for Solid Rock Youth. Register here: https://nmbc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/584/responses/new

  • We can't wait for what God will do in the lives of hundreds of youth & leaders at Challenge! Watch for an email with all the event details a week before the event.

Next Generations Leaders Night - On Sunday, October 4 at 630pm we are having a worship / prayer / training / community night for all leaders in our Next Generations Ministries. If you serve on teams for ministries like Nursery, Sprouts, Orchard, Grove, Solid Rock Youth, Challenge, Young Adults, etc., we'd love for you to come. If you'd like to learn more about joining one of these teams, please see Pastor Jon [jon.dixon@nmbc.ca]. 

Across Canada, more than 5,000 high schools are filled with students searching for hope, meaning, purpose, and answers to life's big questions. Made for This is a movement calling Christians across the country to unite in prayer for this rising generation and for the schools they walk into every day. We believe impact begins with prayer. So we’re joining students, youth groups, churches, and believers across Canada in praying for our schools... that students would encounter Jesus, experience hope, build meaningful relationships, and have the courage to live out their faith. This generation is made for these times. And we are made for this moment.

  • Pray for your school.

  • Pray for another school across Canada.

  • Believe that God can do something powerful in this generation.

  • We’re praying for schools across Canada. Will you join us?

  • www.wearemadeforthis.com

Men's Basketball at NSCC Kingstec Campus, Fridays 4:00pm to 6:00pm.  Open to guys who are looking for some exercise and fellowship.  We have a word of prayer, and lots of running up and down the courts.  Come for a great time of pickup basketball games.  Indoor sneakers only, and bring your own water bottle.  For more information, connect with Pascal Lahoud.

Canadian Baptist Ministries - Partner In Mission, Andre Sibomana (Regional Team Leader for Africa).  In 2025 we sent a team to serve alongside of Andre and CBM. To learn more about Andre's ministry please visit his profile page at www.cbmin.org

PRAYER REQUESTS: The prayer team would be honoured to pray for you! Please send your prayer requests to Pastor Paul paul.fowler@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:  “You, Lord, are my God! Please listen to my prayer.” Psalm 140:6 CEV

Spirit-filled prayer time - Join with NMBC brothers and sisters every Wednesday at 7:30PM on Zoom to praise and thank the Lord and ask His blessing and protection of our church and its leaders. These 40-minute sessions are informal and open to everyone and include prayers that worship the Lord, are based in His word, foster communion with the Lord, focus on the Lord's will and power our witness to others. 

Zoom is easy to access via a computer, tablet or smartphone by following this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6568196278?pwd=px80Wc8EZdgu5BbhUzUe7QZjuF9di2.1
Please save this link as we will use the same link each week. We look forward to praying together with you.

"Men are invited to join a group that have been praying for over 30 years faithfully every week. We meet on Wednesday morning @ 6:30 for about 45 minutes on Zoom. We have a short devotional and then take our petitions to the Lord. If you are interested in joining us let Al Daigle know and he will send you the link. Email: al_daigle@hotmail.com.

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 those in need. 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.

Our regular church office hours are Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The office will be closed on Fridays, but you can arrange appointments as needed. To make an appointment, please call 902-681-7683 or email office@nmbc.ca

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