NMBC Enews - 2026-09-25

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"Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.  For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised." Hebrews 10:35-36

Join us this Sunday morning onsite at 9:15 & 11:00 am, and online at 11:00 am, as Pastor Al Kirkbride shares part 3 of our Fall Sermon Series in Hebrews. This Sunday, we'll cover Hebrews 3:1-19.

Precept Ministries Workshops are coming up THIS WEEKEND 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 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 test your trivia knowledge 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!

Pre-Challenge Worship Night! - Our Youth and Young Adult ministries are inviting you to a worship night led by the Challenge band! Join us Friday, October 2, at 6:30 pm! Everyone of all ages is welcome!

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 this 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.

Men's Basketball at NSCC on Friday nights.  Come for pickup basketball with other guys from the church and community.  Indoor sneakers required.  For more details, contact Pascal Lahoud or Taylor Doucette.

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.

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]. 

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:  “God, hear my cry for help. Listen to my prayer." Psalm 61:1 ERV

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.

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.

"Life is Beautiful" FUNDRAISING BANQUET for the mission of the Valley Care Pregnancy Centre

Monday, November 2nd, 6:00 for a 6:30 PM start
at the Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich, NS
Register Today! No tickets at the door.

To Register: Call or Text 902-670-8510 or email  info@asafeplaceforme.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

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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