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GBC FAMILY
PICNIC SPONSORED BY DISCOVERY HOUR
There is a Discovery Hour and Church Family Picnic planned
for Sunday, June 27th following the morning worship service.
As noted in the name this is for our entire church family.
Weather permitting, the picnic will be held at Weldon and
Judianne Carr's home at 158 French Lake Road. If the weather
is poor we will gather in the Family Center. Hot dogs, drinks
and dessert will be provided. Please bring your favorite salad
and a lawn chair. There will be lots of fun, food and fellowship.
Let's spend some time together in praise to our Lord and Saviour,
Jesus Christ. Please plan on being in attendance. It just
won't be the same without you.
For information please call Ken S.
SR. YOUTH MINISTRY
The church body is asked to be in prayer for the Sr. Youth
Ministry, due to the retirement of Mike & Edith from its
leadership. Currently there is no one planning to head this
program in the fall. Pray for wisdom in new leadership for
this ministry. Ideally, someone to step forward and take this
ministry or whether to continue with current format or developing
something new. Please see the Pastor or one of the Deacons
if you have interest.
SPRING BUSINESS MEETING
The Spring Business Meeting is planned for Tuesday, June 15th
at 6:30 p.m. Please plan on being in attendance.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY Please
note change!
There will be no Ladies Bible study on Monday, June 14th it
will be on Wednesday, June 16th.
FATHER AND SON FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
All fathers and sons are encouraged to come to the Fellowship
Breakfast on Saturday, June 19th at 8:00 a.m. There is a sign
up sheet in the foyer. This will be a good time of fellowship.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL UPDATE
We will be making blankets to go to children. The cost of
each blanket is $15. Donations for the cost of the blankets
would be greatly appreciated. Please make sure it is marked
clearly on your giving envelope.
We are still looking for Crew Leaders for the morning VBS.
We need someone to coordinate the Evening VBS. This is for
youth in grades 6-8. You may contact Ashley S. for the “VBS
Idea Book”.
For more information please contact Ashley S. at
or Edna S. at:
See our VBS 2010 page.
TIME CHANGE COMING SOON
Please note that starting July 4th there will be no Discovery
Hour for the summer and the morning worship service will begin
at 10:00 a.m.
SOLIDARITY SUNDAY
On behalf of the Missions Committee, CBM and your Christian
brothers and sisters in Rwanda, thank you for your donations
to help vulnerable families in Rwanda. Our church will forward
a cheque to CBM for the amount of $349.16. Personal donations
through church receipts was $285.00 and donations for ribbons
was $64.16. You have helped plant more seeds of hope and peace.
HELP TO MOVE NEEDED
Kevin H. is looking for some men to help him move his mother’s
stuff. This is planned for Saturday, June 26th. Kevin is planning
on getting a U-haul but if someone is willing to use their
truck that would be greatly appreciated. If you are willing
and able to help please speak to Pastor Greg or Kevin. Thank
you for helping in this matter.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Remember that this is a new project for 2010.
You will not be included if you have not given your information
this year. Included in the bulletin is a list of names that
are in the directory thus far.
HELP FOR MEDLEY AND POLLY
Medley and Polly are looking for some men who could hang out
with Medley for a couple of hours once a week. Polly needs
to have some freedom to get out once in a while but Medley’s
balance is not good and she is afraid to leave him alone.
They need some men around in the event he should fall. If
volunteers can give one or more nights in the next 8-12 weeks,
please notify Pastor Greg or Diane so a schedule can be made.
This is a great way to help a brother and sister in need and
demonstrate our love for one another.
CHURCH LIBRARY FOR BOOKS AND
VIDEOS
Pastor Greg has a number of books and videos that are available
in the church’s secretary office to borrow. This is
an “on your honour” system. There are sign out
sheets on the bookcase that you fill out with information
pertaining to the book or video you are borrowing. You need
to write in your name, phone number, name of the book or video,
catalogue number of book, date the book or video is signed
out and when you return the book or video write in the date
it was returned. If you have any questions, please speak with
Pastor Greg or Diane Davidson.
PRAYER CHAIN UPDATE
The Geary Baptist Church has a prayer chain in place for situations
that require urgent prayer.
Here is how it works: prayer requests are made know to Pastor
Greg or one of the Deacons, they begin the prayer chain by
calling the people that are in the “link” beside
their names, then those people call the people in the “link”
next to them and so until the chain is completed.
Guidelines: Each prayer request is treated as confidential.
The person with the prayer request will make it known publically
if they wish. If you are calling people on the prayer chain
and they are not at home, do not leave a detailed voice message
but simply ask the people to call you back so you can talk
to them directly. Call the next person on the chain and that
will keep the chain going.
If you are interested in participating in the prayer chain
please let Diane Davidson know.
BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE
The Geary, French Lake, Waterville Memorial Cemetery was established
in 1993. It is located on the Smith Road in Waterville just
before the Sunbury-Oromocto Park. It is operated by a volunteer
Board of Directors and is non-denominational.
Cost: Resident: $350.00 Non-resident: $500.00
To purchase a lot you may contact anyone of the following:
Edison Carr 357-9969
Will Smith 357-8841
Fred Shanks 357-9793
DISCOVERY HOUR AND MISSIONS
TOGETHER
Please remember to be in prayer for JoyFM and their ministries.
Remember to feed “Turly” if you are able. Thank
you.
SECONDARY EDUCATION PRAYER REQUEST
Do you know someone taking secondary education? If so please
let Diane Davidson know so she can add their name to the prayer
request list. It is vitally important to prayer for each other.
New Email Address for Bulletin!
The clerk/secretary email address needed to be changed. The
email address clerk@gearybaptist.org will no longer be valid.
The new email address for bulletin information is
. Please be sure to update this information in your address
book.
Please see the bulletin board
for the:
Ushers Schedule
Tellers Schedule
Nursery Schedule
Junior Church Schedule
PLEASE ENCOURAGE OUR YOUTH AS
THEY CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION
Please be an encouragement for our young people as they continue
their education and prepare for their career. We will be including
a name and address of one of our youth each week in the bulletin.
Please be in prayer for these students and perhaps send them
a note or card of encouragement (care packages would be welcome!).
If you, or someone you know is attending post-secondary school,
please provide the name and address to the church secretary
so that their name may be included in future bulletins.
PRAYER CHAIN
It is time to update our Prayer Chain. This ministry is in
place for times that prayer is required for an urgent or serious
situation. When the person who is the first link in the chain
(usually Pastor Greg) is contacted with a prayer request he/she
contacts the next two people on the chain and then they contact
the people who are next to them and so on. It is a very effective
means of getting the word out and prayer to begin. In order
for this to work we need people who are willing to participate.
Anyone interested in participating in this ministry, please
contact Diane D. at the church office.
HOSPITAL VISITATION
Anyone who will be entering hospital or knows someone entering
hospital, and would like a visit, please call Frances H.
ENCOURAGEMENT NOTES IN FOYER
- There are small notes of encouragement in the foyer for
you to give out. There is a place to write a personal note
on the back of the card. I am sure we can each think of many
people who could use a word of encouragement.
A FEW GENTLE REMINDERS
- When using the Church and Family Centre facilities, please
be sure to turn off the lights, photocopier, and sound system
when you are finished. Please make sure the doors are locked
when you leave. Thank you for your help in this endeavor.
Junior Church - The Junior
Church Program is available during the Morning Worship Service
for children ages 4 through Grade two.
ARE YOU AGE 14 TO 17?
- If you are age 14 to 17 and help out with any of the children's
programs (such as Jr. Church, Nursery or VBS) you need to
fill out an application form. This is so the Church will have
a record on file of everyone who is helping in the programs.
Please see Diane Davidson for an application. Thank you for
you time and consideration in this.
All workers need to complete this
form every January! Please complete your form and sign it
and then give it to Diane Davidson or place completed form
in Clerk’s mailbox in the foyer. More forms are available
on the table in the foyer. Thank you.POLICE BACKGROUND CHECKS
& APPLICATION FORM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WORKERS
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All children and youth workers are being asked to get their
police background checks completed as soon as possible. You
can pass them in to Diane or Pastor Greg to have on file in
the church office. If you have not received your copy of the
"Child Abuse Prevention Policy" and the "Application Form
for Children and Youth Worker", please contact Diane
Davidson. This would include all workers who help with:
Cubbies, Sparks, T&T Clubs, JVs, Word of Life, Junior Church,
Church Nursery, Prayer Meeting Nursery and VBS.
PROFESSIONS OF FAITH -
Just a reminder to all the Directors and Superintendents of
the various church ministries to inform Pastor Greg about
any professions of faith that happen during your ministries.
This will allow everyone who makes a profession to have the
proper follow up to ensure their growth and understanding
in their Christian walk.
Daily Bread - HAVE YOU
PICKED UP YOUR "DAILY BREAD" FOR MARCH, APRIL AND MAY YET?
IF NOT, THEY ARE IN THE FOYER.
THERE ARE LARGE PRINT "OUR DAILY BREADS"
AVAILABLE NOW IN THE FOYER.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Please have all bulletin announcements passed into Diane
or Pastor Greg by Thursday of each week. You may email your
information to Diane or place it in the clerk's mailbox in
the foyer of the church. Thank you for your consideration
in this matter.
Baptism, Church Membership, Child
Dedications - If you are interested in baptism,
church membership or a child (baby) dedication, please see
or leave your name. If you are interested in being baptized,
please speak with Pastor Greg. There is a baptismal service
planned for April 3rd.
GREEN HILL
LAKE CAMP NEWS AND VIEWS
GREEN HILL LAKE CAMP UPDATE
“Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His greatness.
Let the whole world know what He has done. Sing to Him; yes,
sing His praises. Tell everyone about His miracles.”
Psalm 105:1, 2
Some highlights:
- the Rob Tingley Memorial Golf Classic and Movapalooza
Walk-A-Thon Challenge held on May 30th raised $20,000. Praise
the Lord.
- The pre-summer school program continues to grow…over
1,700 students took part in outdoor education activities
at the lake this spring
- We have witnessed changed lives. More than 180 individuals
have made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ.
- Nearly 1,100 children and youth have taken part in our
summer camp events
- We have enjoyed safe and fun activities – thank
you for your prayer support!
- New activities and equipment were added
a. new canoes
b. lots of new sports equipment
c. major upgrades to our swimming pool
d. upgrades to our low ropes adventure course
e. upgrades to kitchen equipment
f. renovation of “Evergreen Inn” (Cabin#2 –
the first of the original camper cabins to be refurbished)
- Our T.E.A. M. and L-I-T leadership development
programs have been a great blessing to the summer
ministry
- Our staff has done an awesome job! We are grateful
for their tireless efforts; and have been blessed by their
commitment to Christ.
Thank you Lindy C., Brett C. and Emily O.
GREEN HILL LAKE CAMP UPCOMING
EVENTS
Events for 2010
More info to come. Please check back soon.
DIRECTIONS TO GREEN HILL LAKE CAMP
FROM FREDERICTON: Take rt. #102 north to Mactaquac
Dam Cross Dam and continue on rt. #105 north. Turn right onto
Rocky Road. Turn left onto rt. 616, continue to rt. #104.
Turn left onto rt. #104 thru Zealand Turn left onto Greenhill
Lake Road. Telephone: (506) 463-2267
Be sure to check out the Greenhill
Lake Camp web site for complete details and costs. |
