NMBC Enews - 2026-05-22

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Philippians 2:13 — “for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”

Join us this Sunday, May 24 — onsite at 9:15am or 11:00am, or online at 11:00am—as we continue our Spring sermon series through Philippians.  Pastor Jon Dixon will be preaching on Philippians 2:12-18

There have been a number of people who have expressed an interest in being baptized and we are looking ahead to plan baptisms in the near future.  Perhaps you would like to discuss what baptism is and if it is something you are ready to do in your faith journey.  Click here to email our pastors.

New to NMBC in the past year?  You are invited to our "New to NMBC Lunch" happening THIS Sunday, May 24 (following our 2nd service)  We would love to connect with you and help you learn about the staff, our 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/564/responses/new

J.O.Y. (Just older youth) Those 55+, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 10:00 am - 11:30 am in NMBC CAFE.  Join us for light summer refreshments and fellowship. CONTACT: Joan Lake : 902-697-2167 / joanlake758@hotmail.com

We are excited to offer an Intermediate Workplace First Aid Course through theLifesaving Society. This valuable certification course equips participants with the practical knowledge and confidence needed to respond effectively in emergency situations both in the workplace and in everyday life. Whether you need certification for employment, volunteer work, or simply want to be better equipped to care for others, this course is an excellent opportunity.  It is our desire to equip our volunteers with this valuable skill.

Course Details

Dates: June 12–14

Cost: $80 per person (help is available if needed with cost)

Capacity: Only 16 spots available

 Schedule: There will be short stand-up and stretch breaks throughout the course to help everyone stay refreshed and engaged.

Friday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  (Please pack a lunch, as the lunch break will only be approximately 20–30 minutes.)

Sunday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

What to Bring

  • Paper and pen for note-taking

  • A cushion, blanket, or towel to place under your knees during hands-on skill practice

  • Lunch and snacks for Saturday

Because space is limited, we encourage early registration to secure your spot.  Full participation is required to receive certification.

Care Ministry.
If you have any Pastoral care needs, please reach out to Pastor Paul and our care ministry team. Whether it’s a hospital visit, a listening ear, a meal, or simply someone to pray with you, our team is here to reflect the love and compassion of Christ in tangible ways. If you or someone you know could benefit from care, or if you feel called to serve in this ministry, we would love to connect with you.  Contact: Pastor Paul / paul.fowler@nmbc.ca

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Church Picnic, Sunday, June 28th.  Join us for a special day of fellowship, fun, and celebration as we gather for our NMBC Church Picnic on Sunday, June 28! This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate 170 years of God’s faithfulness through the ministry of New Minas Baptist Church.

Please note that we will be moving to ONE combined worship service that morning at 10:00am before heading into our picnic celebrations together.

Bring your own picnic lunch, and we’ll provide the drinks, hot dogs and treats! There will also be inflatables, family activities, and lots of opportunities to connect and celebrate together as a church family. We hope you’ll plan to join us for this exciting day as we celebrate our history, our church family, and all God continues to do through NMBC!

SUNDAY MORNINGS for KIDS! We are excited to offer engaging ministries for kids every Sunday morning! 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 NURSERY [ages 0-2] is available and staffed with caring volunteers during our 9:15am service each Sunday. The nursery is unstaffed and available for parents and babies during our 11:00am 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 a few minutes into the service are dismissed to NMBC Kids, 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 a few minutes into the service are dismissed to NMBC Kids, where their parents register them in the cafe.

THE GROVE - Every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm! The Grove is for all kids in grades 1-5, we meet every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:00pm at New Minas Baptist Church! 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! There's so much happening at Solid Rock Youth! We meet every Sunday at 1100am and every Wednesday from 630-830pm. For all the details each week, 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 [grade 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 Conference Room, 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 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, which is 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!

One Conference is held annually in Moncton, NS and is Atlantic Canada's largest youth conference. In 2025, more than 4,000 youth and leaders attended. One Conference combines worship, speaking and fun events! You can learn more about One Conference at www.onecon.ca

It’s almost the end of April… tickets for One Con go up to $130 on May 1… plus space is limited, the event is more than 60% full ... So register now! Cost: One Conference costs $125 in April, and $130 in May until May 24; after May 24, registration is $160. Signup to go to One Con with Solid Rock Youth here: https://nmbc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/553/responses/new

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? If you're a student at Acadia or NSCC and you need a ride to church, reach out, and we'll get you there. For details about YA events, follow us on Instagram or contact Pastor Jon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca or 902-670-3387. 

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! The priority in dispersing funds will be children or youth wanting to attend Kingswood Camp. For more info or to apply for sponsorship, please visit www.nmbc.ca/sendakid or contact Pastor Jon at jon.dixon@nmbc.ca

PICKLEBALL is on Monday & Tuesday nights at the church at 7:00pm.  For more information please contact church office: (902-681-7683) or email: office@nmbc.ca

Men's Basketball at NSCC Kingstec Campus, Fridays 5:45pm to 7:45pm.  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 games of basketball.  Indoor sneakers only, and bring your own water bottle.  For more infomation connect with Taylor Doucette or Pascal Lahoud.

Canadian Baptist Ministries - Partner In Mission, Andre Sibomana (Regional Team Leader for Africa).  In June, 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: “My Lord, be kind to me. I have been praying to you all day.” Psalms‬ ‭86‬:‭3‬ ‭ERV

"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

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. The goal of this mission is to save lives, see hearts turn to faith in Jesus, and connect people to the local church. The Baby Bottle Campaign is one way we can all work together to pray, raise awareness in the community, and provide practical support for these Moms, Dads, and Babies in need. To learn more about the VCPC, go here: www.asafeplaceforme.com

It’s really simple to participate. On Mother's Day, take a baby bottle home, pray for this mission, and over the next few weeks, put a cash or cheque donation in the bottle and return it to church on Father's Day. It’s a simple and effective way to make a powerful impact for the Gospel here in our own backyard. 

We are still hiring for summer 2026 and urgently seeking more team members to join us for an incredible season of ministry, leadership, and fun! We have a variety of positions still available, including: 

• Head Cook
• Administrative Assistant
• Program Coordinator
• Cabin Leaders
• Waterfront Coordinator
• Media Coordinator
• LIT Coordinator
• Assistant Cook

If you’d love to spend your summer investing in the lives of kids and youth in a Christian camp environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online today: https://www.kingswoodcamp.ca/summer-employment-2026

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.

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.

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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!