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GROCERY BOX MINISTRY
Next Sunday, June 1st is Grocery Box Sunday. The food bank
is requesting any kind of canned soup. Thank you in advance
for all your support.
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE
Sunday Night Live will be held on Sunday, June 1st at Smythe
Street Cathedral. This event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING – June
8th
There will be a business meeting on Sunday June 8th after
second service. One item we will be voting on is Steve and
Denise Ranni as delegates to convention this year. The second
is a motion from the Trustees. “Moved that in having
the support of the Deacons Board, the Trustees be authorized
to rent the parsonage to a tenant of good character at the
discretion of the Trustees.”
GRADUATION BANQUET
The Graduation Banquet will be held on Sunday, June 8th at
5:00 p.m. If you know of anyone graduating from High School,
GED program, college or university, please let the church
office know. We would like to give invitations to all who
are graduating.
We are asking the congregation to prepare the food for this
pot luck supper. The banquet is for the graduates and their
families only.
GREEN HILL LAKE CAMP SENIORS’
DAY
Green Hill Lake Camp will be hosting their Seniors’
Day on Tuesday, June 10th from 10 am to 2 pm. Come for a great
time of singing, a message from God’s Word, plus other
new events. Lunch provided. Cost is $9 per person (includes
HST). For ages 50+.
Saturday – June 14th – Green Hill Lake
Camp Workday
Rain or shine. Lunch provided.
LIVING FOR GOD IN AN UNGODLY
WORLD
Guys and Girls - Ages 11-15
Tuesday nights from 6-7:30pm
June 10 – August 19, 2008
Games, Snacks, Relax and Chat
A time to talk and share the struggles we as young adults
have in trying to live for the Lord daily while being surrounded
by things of this world.
Sometimes it’s confusing to know what’s right
and wrong because the world is making everything ok and telling
you that if it makes you feel good you should do it.
Sin is being accepted now instead of being dealt with. We
all struggle with knowing how we should act around others
and knowing when to say something and when to just be quiet
and let your lives do the talking.
We may even question ourselves at times as to why we believe
the things we do and why we should stand up for the cause
of Christ. Even adults don’t have the answers to all
these questions, but God does and through His Word we can
find out together what to do in everyday situations, whether
it is in school, at a summer job, or anything else you may
be wondering about.
2008 RECREATIONAL CHURCH SOFTBALL
LEAGUE
The focus is to get out and have fun in a relaxed atmosphere.
Some of the teams are good, some not quite so much, but everyone
is there for a good time. Age limit is 14 years old. Games
will be played Monday night at Kimble Drive and Lincoln, and
Wednesday night at Henry Park and Kimble Drive. If you are
interested in playing let Pastor Greg know. General Guidelines
are posted on the bulletin board in the foyer.
HERITAGE COLLEGE & SEMINARY
Heritage – Pursing god with Passion and Excellence.
This college and seminary is located in Cambridge, Ontario
and is about an hour west of Toronto. They have about 200
students in the college. They have a facility with excellent
academic credentials, and a passion to develop leaders from
the local church here and around the world. Their programs
include a pastoral ministry, youth and family ministry, children’s
and family ministry, social services, music and seminary preparation.
Heritage is offering a special package to new students. If
someone wishes to attend in a full-time capacity (even in
a one-year program), Heritage will give them round-trip airfare,
a pick-up at the airport, a $500 maritime student bursary,
and if they register in our residence apartment by June 13,
they will also receive a $500 discount of that.
Please see poster on bulletin board for more details.
GBC SCHOLORSHIP APPLICATION
FORMS
The Geary Baptist Church Bursary application forms for high
school graduates are available in the foyer. Complete instructions
on how to apply for this bursary is on the form. Please note
that interested persons need to apply by June 15th 12:30 p.m.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY
As a general rule we will meet on Sunday evenings until school
is finished and then we will meet on Monday evenings.
Probable dates include: Sunday, June 1, 8, 15, 22
Monday, July 7, 21, 28, Aug 11, 18
In the past we have altered dates as we move through the study
so there may be some changes. The ladies will require a note
book for the duration of the study and possibly a clip board
to write on.
LOST AND FOUND
There are a lot of dishes and other items in the foyer and
coat room. Please take a moment to look around to see if anything
is yours. This will help make the church look tidier.
MATT BROUWER CONCERT
Faith Baptist church in New Maryland will be hosting an Outdoor
Concert with Matt Brouwer and the Jeff Sommers Band on Sunday,
June 15th at 7:30 p.m. (weather location inside). No cost
but you’ll need a lawn chair. A love offering will be
taken. For more details call the church at 459-8756.
DISCOVERY HOUR PICNIC
Mark your calendars! June 15th is the date set for the Discovery
Hour picnic, rain or shine!!! The picnic is being held at
Weldon and Judianne Carr’s home at 158 French Lake Road
from 12:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Or following 2nd morning worship
service) Everyone is being asked to bring a salad and dessert.
Musicians are encouraged to bring along their instruments
for a sing-a-long. Remember to bring your own lawn chair.
EMAIL ADDRESS FOR PASTOR GREG
Pastor Greg would like to have an updated list of everyone’s
email addresses, young and old alike. If you have an email
address and willing to share it with him, please email him
at
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HELP FOR SENIORS
If there are any seniors that need help with a physical task,
such as putting in wood, fixing a window, etc please contact
the church office. We have a number of women and men who are
willing to help those in need; we just need to know who they
are.
The jobs will be posted on the bulletin board and the helpers/workers
who are willing to take on the task will be able to sign their
name beside the task they would like to do.
If you have any questions please contact Mike C. and/or Steve
L.
OFFERING ENVELOPES
The church’s offering envelopes for 2008 are now available
in the foyer. Please note that some numbers have changed.
Be sure to pick up your envelopes today.
New Email Address for Bulletin!
The clrek/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.
GEARY AND AREA MEDICAL RELIEF
COMMITTEE
The Geary and Area Medical Relief Committee is available to
assist those in need of medical help. The Medical Relief Fund
may be able to offer financial assistance to those in need.
Please contact our Geary Baptist Church Representative Lew
K. at 357-9942 for further information.
EVERYONE PLEASE NOTE
Remember to shut the doors and turn out the lights! Thank
you.
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.
PRAYER CHAIN - Everyone
who has signed up to be part of our church's prayer chain
may pick up his or her copy of the chain in the foyer. It
is printed on blue paper. Thank you for being part of this
ministry. If you have questions concerning how the chain work,
please contact Diane Davidson.
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. The completed forms are to be passed in by March
13, 2005. 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 SENIORS’
DAY
Green Hill Lake Camp will be hosting their Seniors’
Day on Tuesday, June 10th from 10 am to 2 pm. Come for a great
time of singing, a message from God’s Word, plus other
new events. Lunch provided. Cost is $9 per person (includes
HST). For ages 50+.
Saturday – June 14th –
Green Hill Lake Camp Workday
Rain or shine. Lunch provided.
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.
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