FSBC Bi-Weekly E-News: Nov. 17-30, 2023

FSBC Bi-Weekly E-News: Nov. 17-30, 2023

Welcome to Fundy Seaside!
We look forward to welcoming you and your guests at our beautiful location this week.

Sunday Nov. 19 and Nov. 26

  • 10:00 – 10:45 AM
    • Coffee and Adults Sunday School led by Greg Thompson.
    • Children’s Sunday School.
  • 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
    • Weekly Worship Service
    • Guest Speaker on Nov. 19: Rufus McKillop.
    • Pastor Rachel will be completing the sermon series exploring The Lord’s Prayer on Nov. 26.

Previous Sermons

“Rearranging Furniture.” The Lord’s Prayer series, part 3. 2023-11-05.
Ref: Mt. 6:10-11. Ref: Mt. 6:33; Lk. 17:21.

A refreshed view on what it means in our lives when we are praying “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.”

Quotes from the sermon:
“Rearranging furniture …or the result … can be an inconvenience… to some, or improvement… Classical musicians also rearrange musical phrases sometimes, …brings a new perspective to the whole piece …refreshing.”

“Only when Jesus comes second time … then God’s will and HIs rule really and finally will come on earth completely. So don’t be too surprised that the world may be getting worse. …Meanwhile, our job on earth is to show the love of God in a terrible world…even though the world might have more and more worse things happening, and people are not generally getting any better, quite the contrary it seems. So don;’t lose heart, even if things don’t go as we expect after prayer, don’t doubt God. “God so loved the world …Jn 3:16 …this world – people now can enter His kingdom, and His kingdom can be in their hearts, even though there are terrible things happening all over this world, even amongst bloodshed…, killings – parents killing children …children killing parents … the blind leading the blind … even the first time when Jesus came …on earth. But the absolute focus of our Father’s heart is to make unrighteous people righteous through Christ and so they can enter into His Kingdom while they are in this world.”

“…Then …“Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” will mean to us – in another words…that IF we seek first … pray first, care first about God’s kingdom, His rule reaching to this earth … THEN EVERYTHING WILL BE GIVEN TO US – THIS BECOMES A STATEMENT. In the same way, if we seek and pray that His kingdom come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven, then, give us this day our daily bread will become a statement to us as well, rather than our prayer, having to ask God every time to provide for our daily needs. Because Jesus also says that God knows our needs already… we don;t need to repeatedly plead for them when we come to Him – because His kingdom is here already. but right now, His rule is our hearts – in people’s hearts on earth at this point. Earthly people receive the taste of God’s kingdom right here in our hearts. (Lk 17:21) For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.” nkj.

“That answers our question. …Why even in times like these…earthquakes, floods, suffering, disease, attacks, wars, it is still possible for people to hear the good news and receive God’s forgiveness for their sins, and enter into the kingdom of God … have peace because His kingdom is in their hearts already. This is God’s focus, so it should be our focus as well – that God will take care of all we need when we seek His kingdom and His will being established in our hearts, and in the hearts of others here on earth. Be encouraged…when we pray for the coming of His kingdom and His will to be done, we are making a statement that HIS KINGDOM HAS COME ON EARTH, and His righteousness thorough Christ has been established in our hearts as well as in those of many others in the world, AND HE TAKES CARE OF US EVERY DAY OF OUR LIVES”

Prayer Group

Season Focus: People Groups Of the World
Upcoming Dates: Nov. 21
Time: 7:00 – 8:15 PM

Join Pastor Rachel to pray for the church, the community, and the world. During this season, we will be learning about people groups in Latin America and the Caribbean, their cultures, and their predominant belief systems. Together, we will discover how our God is moving in the hearts of people around the world.

  • See you on your devices via the following Zoom link. Same link every week.
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89623612156
    (Meeting ID: 896 2361 2156)
  • Alternatively, you can dial one of the following telephone numbers on your phone (Audio only – no video):
    • +17806660144,,89623612156# Canada
    • +12042727920,,89623612156# Canada
  • The Zoom link to the gathering is also on our website on the Gatherings page. Scroll down the page to find “Praying Around the World” then click on the Zoom link there.
  • Note: It is not necessary to install the Zoom App to attend the Zoom meeting. All it takes is to click on or dial the designated link/ phone number as listed above when it is the meeting start time.

FSBC Community

Advent & Christmas with our FSBC Family.

Christmas Potluck
Sunday Dec. 10th
After the church service, at 12:30 PM.

The Three Wise Men brought gold, frankincense and myrrh to Jesus.

Let us use the beginning letters of these three items (G, F, M) as inspiration for what we will bring to share. For example, Fruit starts with F, so how about bringing a fruit salad featuring your favourite fruit? Or Mince starts with M, so how about bringing a mince pie? Alternatively, there is an option for folks who may prefer to drop off their G,F, or M dishes if they are available to join the potluck in person.

Come one, come all, with your family or friends.

FSBC Giving Hopeful Gifts for Change 2023

This Christmas season, our giving to What’s Most Needed will be matched by CBM.

In an unpredictable world, being able to resource communities with What’s Most Needed allows us to respond effectively and make the largest impact. Whether it’s responding to crises, investing in sustainable programs, or empowering individuals, we are committed to supporting our local partners by investing strategically in mutual priorities. Together, we can bring meaningful change to a hurting world by giving to What’s Most Needed.

Dec. 10th will be the last Sunday when FSBC collects and sends what has been collected to CBM.

Christmas Eve @ FSBC
Sunday Dec. 24th, 2023

  • 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Noon. Worship service: Fourth Sunday of Advent.
  • 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Evening Candlelight Service: Christmas Classics, Carols, & Communion.
    • What a special time to gather around the Lord’s Table to remember what He has done for us. Come celebrate with one another and proclaim Jesus Christ, the Light of the world.

NB Community News

CBAC News

CBAC is seeking a Communications Manager

The Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC) is seeking a Communications Manager who loves Jesus, loves the church, and wants to see God’s mission and Kingdom go forward in Atlantic Canada. The Communications Manager will oversee, develop, and execute communication strategies for the CBAC. Education, skills, and experience in social media, website management, video production, branding, design, event production, and written communication for both traditional print materials and digital correspondence are all integral components of this role.

Overview: The CBAC Communications Manager ensures the effective communication of the CBAC’s vision, mission, resources, events, and opportunities to the CBAC family and beyond. The CBAC Communications Manager implements strategic communication plans over various platforms to further our connectedness, ministry, and missional work together.

Click to View Job Description

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and a portfolio of your work in communications to jobs@baptist-atlantic.ca. The portfolio is a small sample of your work of at least three projects (maximum of eight projects) you have completed in the field – e.g. website, newsletter, graphics, video or other. All applications must be received by December 11th, 2023. Only those invited for an interview will be contacted.’

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Pastor Rachel’s Story in “Called to Serve” Podcast

Rev. Rachel Kwan’s interview has been featured in Season 2 of “Called to Serve” podcasts, available online, and on the Spotify and Apple apps. We encourage you to share this episode with any people or groups you think may be interested in hearing her story. Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the ⁠Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada⁠. The project shares and preserves these women’s experiences–the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they’ve made through their ministries.
Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the ⁠Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada⁠.

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